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.

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

Tu B'Shevat California Native Plant Sale 5771/2010
Sunday, January 31, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
California native plants enhance your garden and are very water-saving! We will have information on hand and plants on sale.

Purim 2010/5771
Two Purim parties:
Congregational Purim, Saturday night, February 27 at 6:00 p.m. Children and adults, reading of the Megillah, come in costume, dairy potluck
Purim in the Park, Sunday February 28 starting at noon. Outdoor family fun, costumes, games, talent show. Location to be determined.

Passover Second Night Seder 2010/5771
Once again we will celebrate Pesach at the second Seder, Tuesday, March 30 at 6:00 p.m. Deails to come.

High Holidays 2010/5771
This year we will celebrate the High Holidays with our Rabbinic Intern with Susan Goldberg and Cantor Ken Rothstein

Education Programs
We have education programs for children and adults.
For information see our our Education page, write to
tbischools5770@earthlink.net or leave a message at (323) 255-5416.

Shabbat Morning Services
Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m.
Led by Cantor Ken Rothstein

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

At every activity, we collect food for the SOVA Food Pantry of Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles. We have been donating over 400 pounds of food four times a year. Please bring a can of food a package of dry food, personal items such as toothpaste,or pet food whenever you come.

We're a small, friendly congregation. Everyone is welcome.

• We celebrate the cycle of the Jewish year with holiday festivities.
• We have been at our present location since 1930, 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 and potlucks are the best in town.

Come check us out.