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    Valley Outreach Synagogue

    5.0 (3 reviews)

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    2 months ago

    A very welcoming synagogue. The rabbis are very inspirational. There are many adult educational opportunities.

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    Temple Ahavat Shalom - Art outside

    Temple Ahavat Shalom

    5.0(21 reviews)
    4.6 miPorter Ranch

    TAS has been my spiritual home for over 40 years. It has been a great place to raise children with…read moregreat programming, Jewish values for a modern world, and form lifelong friendships for the entire family. Starting with preschool, religious school, bar and bat mitzvah training, confirmation, adult education and social experiences, TAS has given us excellent Temple experiences which continue today. The community support within the congregation is always there....in good times and in the difficult times. We welcome Rabbi Becky Hoffman to continue our tradition of inclusive membership.....singles, families, young and older, interfaith families....anyone looking for a quality Jewish experience within a beautiful campus and community.

    As a longtime member of this warm, inclusive and loving community, I was asked to interview our new…read morerabbi Becky Hoffman. I discovered a woman with a myriad of enviable attributes, including her passion for Judaism. Rabbi Hoffman knew she would find her life's work in a synagogue as a youngster and honed her skills at religious school Jewish camp and as a Judaic Studies student at UC San Diego. She loves teaching and believes in positive psychology to help children have a good sense of self and has implemented a "gratitude attitude" into curriculums she has created. She is adept at teaching both children and adults, and has served as a teacher at the Melton School of Adult Learning, as well as Jewish day schools. In the first weeks of her tenure at TAS, I have observed her warmth and her eagerness to meet with various temple groups--from past presidents to auxiliaries to the ECEC parents. In the most difficult of times, she has already become a positive force and graces our bema with her intellect, her reflections and a maturity beyond her years. She said, "Our partnership at TAS is to be on this path together. This is not my journey; it is our journey." I invite anyone who is interested in a providing their children with a Jewish education, looking for a Jewish community that cares for its members and a bright, engaging rabbi to call Aaron Solomon, Executive Director at 818-360-2258 for membership information and how to access our online programs and services.

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    Temple Ahavat Shalom - Front of church

    Front of church

    Temple Ahavat Shalom - Outside art/ mural

    Outside art/ mural

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    Congregation Or Ami - High Holy Days, before the doors opened.

    Congregation Or Ami

    5.0(2 reviews)
    8.8 mi

    If you are shopping around for a temple in the area, look no further! We have been members for the…read morepast 3 years and just had my daughter's Bat Mitzvah this past weekend. Rabbi Paul, Cantor Doug and Hebrew Tutor Diane were more incredible than you can imagine! We received so many compliments from our guests how special the service was and warm and inspiring. They all make it all about the celebration of the the Bat/Bar Mitzvah! The staff is so helpful and friendly when planning the service and I had the lunch in the lobby after the service. It was a perfect venue!

    Congregation Or Ami is AWESOME! Our family's been members for 5+ years. First, the clergy are…read morewonderful - can't say enough about how blessed we are to have such amazing leadership. We adore Rabbi Paul, Rabbi Julia and Cantor Doug. Thanks to Cantor Doug, a Grammy award winner and third generation cantor, we are a musical congregation with lots of community participation. Services are always different - from traditional Friday night Shabbat to hiking or meditation Shabbat (and more!). Or Ami is a super warm community and it is very easy to get involved. There really is something for everyone. My kids / teens adore the programs and are very active. For adults there are non-stop activities including The Business Roundtable, wine tastings, and countless ongoing volunteer opportunities to give back within the bigger community. Come check us out!

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    Congregation Or Ami - Two views of a rabbi

    Two views of a rabbi

    Congregation Or Ami - Mishpacha Family Alternative Learning Program. Faculty dressed up as biblical characters to teach Jewish values

    Mishpacha Family Alternative Learning Program. Faculty dressed up as biblical characters to teach Jewish values

    Congregation Or Ami - Sukkot program

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    Sukkot program

    Hamakom

    Hamakom

    5.0(12 reviews)
    6.0 miWoodland Hills

    Temple Aliyah, founded in 1962, is a warm and friendly Conservative Jewish congregation, located in…read morethe heart of the West San Fernando Valley in Woodland Hills, California. We're large enough to be a full-service congregation that offers you and your family every opportunity to expand your Jewish horizons. But we're small enough for you to feel known and welcome. Everyone's unique. Yet no matter where you are in your life, you can experience Jewish life to its fullest with Aliyah. Some look to a synagogue for inspiring messages from the Rabbis. Others want songful prayers from the Hazzanim (Cantors). Still others simply want to be part of a social congregation and participate in programs that exemplify Jewish living. At Aliyah, you'll find exactly what you want -- in a home for long-term spiritual growth that celebrates every step of the journey. For many generations of Jewish families in the West San Fernando and Conejo Valleys, Aliyah has been a place of hope, a place to learn, and a place to come together in times of celebration, as well as mourning. We are proud to provide a multitude of community services for our congregants and the public, including preschool care with award winning faculty, religious school, B'nai Mitzvah celebrations, marriages, funeral services, onsite kosher catering for any event, facility rentals, and so much more! At Aliyah, we take pride in our synagogue and everyone that walks through our doors, because every single person adds their unique touch to this community. Among our congregants, Aliyah has the dual blessing of deeply engaged generations-long members as well as newcomers who dive into Synagogue life enthusiastically. This union of existing and new members is a strong foundation on which our plans for the future may be built. Aliyah welcomes individuals, couples and families of all backgrounds - including interfaith, single-parent, blended families and individuals with special needs - we believe Aliyah can be a spiritual home for everyone.

    This High Holiday marks my 16 th year at Temple Aliyah. I started many years ago as a single parent…read moreraising three young Girls. Temple Aliyah is directly responsible in aiding me in my resolve to provide a Jewish education to my children. From the Rabbis' who personally provided assistance and support when a child of mine expressed interest in Hebrew High to the all accommodating staff and administration that pledged, allocated, and distributed funding so that we my girls and I could become members. The religious school education that was made available to my youngest, dispensed, and delivered a true love for our rich tradition. I could stop now but that would be remiss of me.. You see those years of Jewish education and identity helped produce children who spent years living in Israel, searching out Temple membership independent of their mother in states all outside California, and now a new generation of continued ritual and love for our ancient and rich tapestry. Many years later, I remarried and my husband who is a New Yorker and Jewish.. meaning for the most part.. bar mitzvahed.. where Jewish ed typically ends... had no real affiliation or accord with Judaic ritual i.e Shabbat etc.. suddenly became very interested, actually short of insistence on ceremonial Friday night ritual of Candle Lighting, Kiddush,Challah etc. He even enrolled in two courses related to baking Challah! In his many conversations with Rabbi Stewart Vogel, my husband ( the scientist) was able to finally explain to me where religion and science meet rather than part! Something I had struggled with my entire life. And.. of course R. Vogel married us! Through the last 16 years I have been honored to be a part of a most progressive temple. Witnessing real and meaningful care and concern, participation, creative brilliant programs.. and they keep coming! What Temple Aliyah has made available to me is not something that this yelp review can contain..( wait for the book) ha! The friendships, the adult education, the "To everything there is a season." If you are in search of a Temple.. come to Aliyah and be filled with joy and welcomed with those who truly embrace Chesed.. Loving Kindness!

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    Hamakom - Relaxin with a stogie:::

    Relaxin with a stogie:::

    Hamakom - Rabbi Stewart Vogel reading to a group of children

    Rabbi Stewart Vogel reading to a group of children

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    Congregation Beth Shalom - Men's Club / Tequila Tasting

    Congregation Beth Shalom

    3.7(3 reviews)
    12.0 mi

    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.

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    Congregation Beth Shalom - Painting Day

    Painting Day

    Congregation Beth Shalom - Men's Club / Tequila Tasting

    Men's Club / Tequila Tasting

    Congregation Beth Shalom - Purim Carnival Tower Climb

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    Purim Carnival Tower Climb

    Valley Outreach Synagogue - synagogues - Updated May 2026

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