We are a secular Humanistic community serving those who identify with the Jewish people through family, culture and history, rather than through religion. Serving the Greater East Bay with holiday celebrations, opportunities to express your progressive social values, and education for children, adults and families. We are affiliated with the Cultural and Secular Jewish Organizations. Read more...
Property Type: Congregation
Address: 1817 Sinclair Drive
Pleasanton
California
94566
United States
Pleasanton
California
94566
United States
Category: Humanistic
Phone: (925) 399-8029
Property Type: Jewish School Affiliated With Synagogue
Address: 1422 Electric Avenue
Los Angeles
California
90291
United States
Los Angeles
California
90291
United States
Category: Reconstructionist
Email: info@opentemple.org
Phone: (310) 821-1414
What if creative spiritual practice was a part of Jewish education? If the paintbrush, dance shoe, sense of humor, yoga mat, and drum kit were as integral a part of Jewish education as a tallit, siddur, and Hebrew letters? Open Temple’s Creative Torah Academy is a unique Jewish Journey for students to engage in Torah, Jewish Civilization, Thought and Traditions Read more...
Property Type: Congregation
Address: 1422 Electric Avenue
Los Angeles
California
90291
United States
Los Angeles
California
90291
United States
Category: Reconstructionist
Email: info@opentemple.org
Phone: (310) 821-1414
I want a community to “do Jewish” with a contemporary, Los Angeles, 21st century vibe. Had a kid. Suddenly I care. I want to know more…Now what? I want to walk into a Jewish community with my PhD, JD, MD and not feel like a lost 5-year old around Jewish prayer, history and spirituality. I am a musician/techie/actor/writer/director/artist and want to integrate my creativity Read more...
Property Type: Congregation
Address: La Plaza, Cotati
Sonoma County
California
94931
United States
Sonoma County
California
94931
United States
Email: info@nershalom.org
Phone: (707) 664-8622
A program for young people and their families to blossom Jewishly. The Ner Shalom Nitzanim program is a rich and exciting offering for young people, K-8, and their families. It is a pop-up Jewish village that offers an opportunity for our families to deepen in Jewish experience and learning through song, prayer, nature, art, story, mysticism, movement, text and discussion. Through Read more...
Property Type: Congregation
Address: La Plaza, Cotati
Sonoma County
California
94931
United States
Sonoma County
California
94931
United States
Email: info@nershalom.org
Phone: (707) 664-8622
Congregation Ner Shalom is a warm and inclusive Jewish community. Drawing from our Reconstructionist roots and the soulfulness of Jewish Renewal, we embrace Judaism through ritual, social justice, music, learning and laughter. Wander this website and find what speaks to you. Ner Shalom is affiliated as a Reconstructionist synagogue. The Reconstructionist Movement, now called “Reconstructing Judaism”, was founded in 1955 Read more...
Property Type: Jewish School Affiliated With Synagogue
Address: 19130 Ventura Boulevard
Los Angeles
California
91356
United States
Los Angeles
California
91356
United States
Category: Humanistic
Email: info@humanisticjudaismla.org
Phone: (888) 552-HJLA (4552)
Adat Chaverim’s Steinberg Cultural Sunday School reflects the values of Humanistic Judaism, and is built on mutual trust and respect through open and honest communication between teachers, parents, and students. Our innovative program is designed to instill our students with a meaningful Jewish identity grounded in Humanistic philosophy and Jewish culture, history and customs. Lessons are structured to encourage students to think Read more...
Property Type: Congregation
Address: Encino California
Los Angeles
California
91316-3402
United States
Los Angeles
California
91316-3402
United States
Category: Humanistic
Email: info@humanisticjudaismla.org
Phone: (888) 552-HJLA (4552)
Adat Chaverim was founded in 2000 as a non-theistic community that promotes humanism, pluralism, inclusion, and cultural vitality. We seek to strengthen connections to the best of our heritage, celebrating Jewish holidays and events with contemporary meaning and modern relevance. Our members are diverse, coming from many different backgrounds, and include agnostics, atheists, secularists, intercultural and LGBT families and individuals. We welcome Read more...
Property Type: Rabbi
Address: Los Angeles
Los Angeles
California
90272
United States
Los Angeles
California
90272
United States
Category: Reconstructionist
Email: RabbiReuben@ourKI.org
Dr. Steven Carr Reuben has been involved in the field of moral development and spiritual education for nearly forty years. He holds Bachelors degrees in Philosophy and Political Science from the University of California, Davis, two Master’s degrees from the University of Southern California and the Hebrew Union College, Certification in Aging and Human Development from the University of Georgia, Read more...
Property Type: Rabbi
Address: Venice
Los Angeles
California
United States
Los Angeles
California
United States
Category: Reconstructionist
Email: info@opentemple.org
Phone: (310) 821-1414
Founder of Open Temple in Venice, CA, Lori’s rabbinate is dedicated to reaching unaffiliated and intermarried families and seekers. Previously the Director of Jewish Life and Senior Consultant for Interfaith Relations and Outreach at the University of Southern California Hillel, Lori’s transdenominational rabbinate was informed by her studies at the American Jewish University, years living in Israel studying within an Read more...
Property Type: Rabbi
Address: Rancho Mission Viejo, CA 92694
Ladera Ranch
California
92694
United States
Ladera Ranch
California
92694
United States
Category: Non- /Trans-Denominational
Email: Rabbi@RationalRabbi.com
Rabbi Lawrence P. (Larry) Seidman, Ph.D. I was born in Brooklyn, NY and have been active in the Jewish community all of my life. At twelve, I undertook my first leadership role as president and service officiant of the Junior Congregation at the Kings Highway Jewish Center. As I grew, my desire to pursue science and analysis lead me to Read more...