Best Chabad in California. California needs more Chabad houses that are so welcoming. You will feel…read morelike a family member your first day at this Chabad house. I wish all Chabad houses cared so much about their congregation. I am happy to say that I enjoyed all my simchas at this location!

From the owner: Chabad of Ventura is dedicated to providing every Jew regardless of background, philosophy, or…read morelevel of commitment, an open door environment for strengthening and enhancing Jewish life. Chabad serves individuals and families looking for a non-judgmental, accepting, and personalized Jewish experience. Chabad offers "Judaism with a Smile" and a home away from home for everyone who walks through its doors.

Great getaway stop for shabbat. Casual, forget the tie at home, come as you like. If your trying to…read moreescape LA and still have a positive shabbat experience this is it. Show up around 9:30, kiddush and a few lcahaims afterwards, then take a walk to the beach

A very good family Synagouge. It has absolutely filled every need our family could think of.read more

From the owner: Reform Synagogue in Bakersfield, CA dedicated to the creation of a home for living Judaism--a place…read morewhere newcomers feel welcome, where Jewish ideals are made real and where education is the key that unlocks the door to a lifetime of Jewish fulfillment and commitment.

Temple Beth El is a reform congregation with around 45 family units. Not many children, but a warm…read morefriendly congregation with mostly "seniors". We have a part time Rabbi Dov Gottesfeld but we have services every Friday led by several competent lay leaders. We have many educational and cultural events year round. Come and join us! The only reason I didn't give a five star rating is because we lack a Sunday school for lack of families with children at this time.

I recomend it's one of the synagogue in Santa Maria, With the great Rabbi and the nicest People you…read morewill meet. Come and learn about the jewish culture. I personally recomend it this is the address 1501 East Alvin Street.

Wonderful clergy, unwelcoming to newcomers…read more Head kosher caterer was confrontational, offensive and rude. Music is wonderful; sanctuary is ornate, but no one greeted me at all in several visits. I felt alone, surrounded by hundreds of members who did not include me. Two women sat next to me, not responding to my greeting of Shabbat Shalom. Judaism is supposed to welcome the stranger. VBS drove me away.

Wanted to consult a Rabbi about a matter that has been troubling me so I yelped and picked one…read morebased on the reviews and called Valley Beth Shalom. I let them know I was not apart of their synagogue but had something troubling me and was hoping to consult a Rabbi and I don't know the protocol because I've never done this and was told everyone's in meetings and so busy these days! Are you kidding me?! Someone can't make 5 min to talk to someone about something troubling them?! I would never go here... probably just thrives that take your money and don't care about their people.

Warm welcoming community of good people. This place has so much to offer, but best of all - new…read morefriendships, community events, learning opportunities for kids and adults, place to worship, place to share happy events, place to find support in harsh times. I am very happy to join this community !

You must be a shofar because you blew your chance with us…read more When we moved to SCV 3 years ago we thought it would be nice to try and find other Jews in our community since we were told there were a bunch even though we couldn't find any on our own. We went about this by contacting Beth Shalom. Several times. The synagogue said that they had recently gone from a dues paying institution to a free place of community and worship. This was very much of interest to us. Each time we reached out the only person we could get in touch with which was Robin. Each time we were basically told that they couldn't just tell us if there were young couples like us in their community. Finally Robin suggested we come to a big Purim event at a park. Because parking was so insane we had to park 15 min away then when we arrived it was $30 to get in. Luckily we found a space to go through since we were only coming to meet Robin since she said she would introduce us to younger members like us. When we finally found her she said there was no one for us to meet so all of that was for nothing. Soon after a fun sounding Gatsby-type event was posted. This event was $50 per person so of course we didn't want to waste $100 unless they could assure us of how many young couples were going. We went back and forth trying to get this information from her but she insisted we would have to come and see for ourselves. When we told our family back in Chicago they were in complete disbelief at how these fellow Jews would treat us. They insisted we keep trying. How many times are you supposed to try? We later found out from people around SCV that it is well know that this synagogue thinks of itself like an exclusive country club and it's not surprising that we were treated this was. This experience was shameful. We never met other Jews in the area.

TBA is welcoming and warm. We have an amazing rabbi, beautiful music is performed on Friday night…read moreservices between Music with Wendee and a husband and wife team, Rick and Addie. Membership is very accommodating and will not turn anyone away, along with Sunday School education. They are very supportive. I feel very lucky to have found TBA.

Rabbi Blazer makes everyone feel welcome and the congregation is wonderful. As a member, you feel…read morepart of a family. If you are sick they care for you, if you need anything they are there for you. Reform congregation with an edge. Temple is what you make of it, and this one makes it easy to be great.

This is a warm and welcoming synagogue, with a relaxed atmosphere. The Rabbi's services focus on…read morerelating the Torah to modern life, and providing historical context to the stories of the Bible. The Congregation hosts several social events throughout the year, some to celebrate holidays (like their Passover Seder) and some just for fun (wine tasting). Their members are more interested in seeing you for services than what kind of car you drive. I drive a Ferrari, and no one is impressed.

I joined CBE because I wanted to connect to the Jewish community in Simi Valley, and I'm glad I…read moredid. The rabbi is compassionate and cares for her congregation. The temple is humble and welcoming.

Best temple in town, unless you want to go to one of the Chabad's in town. Everybody is a Menschread more

From the owner: Reform Synagogue for Camarillo and Ventura Countyread more