Temple Beth Israel

Temple Beth Israel is a small, inclusive, egalitarian independent neighborhood synagogue with roots in the Conservative Jewish tradition, located in the historic neighborhood of Highland Park in Northeast Los Angeles.

Ed Leibowitz wrote an amazing article about us called “Finding Sanctuary” in the September, 2008 Los Angeles Magazine. Great writing by someone who knows the temple from the inside. Beautiful pictures, even better in the paper magazine.

Now we have adult education!
Mark Strunin, our Director of Education, is teaching an evening class based on the book The Path of Blessing by Rabbi Marcia Prager. It's been very interesting and inspiring so far, with a wide variety of people attending. We hope there will be other classes after this one!

Next Activities:

Family Shabbat
(It's not just for tots anymore)
The Second Friday of Each Month at 6:30 p.m.
Led by Rabbinic Student Susan Goldberg

Activities for Children Birth through Age 6
Led by Mark Strunin
Call (323) 255-4331

Hebrew School for Children Ages 7-8-9
Led by Mark Strunin and Karen Olin
Next Class: Participation in Family Shabbat, Friday Night June 12th
Call (323) 255-5416

Kosher Cop
Steve Riback will discuss his life as a Las Vegas detective and an Orthodox Jew
Sunday, June 7 at 5:00 p.m.
Wine and cheese reception to follow
Everyone invited
$10 per person

First Friday
The first Friday night of each month at 8:00 p.m.
Informal Friday night service led by the congregation with your favorite songs and prayers

Event Calendar (opens in new window)

And there was the article in the Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles. Thanks to journalist Jane Ulman.

We hold Shabbat services every Saturday at 10:00 a.m. and on the first Friday of each month at 8:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

We're a small, friendly congregation.

• We have heartfelt Shabbat services every Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m.
• We celebrate the cycle of the Jewish year with holiday festivities.
• We have been at our present location since 1929, holding weekly Shabbat services all that time.
• We are close to downtown Los Angeles, accessible by light rail and bus.
• We are local to Eagle Rock, Mt. Washington, Highland Park, South Pasadena, and surrounding communities.
• Member of the Jewish Federation of the San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys
• Everyone takes part. Women participate fully in all activities. Children are welcome. So are single people and everyone else, from out-of-town guests to curious visitors. Interfaith couples do not frighten us. We have regulars who are gay. Our kiddush lunches are the best in town. Come check us out.

Visit us on Saturday