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Our Affiliation

We are affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, the association of Conservative congregations in North America.

Temple Beth Shalom is a warm, welcoming, participatory synagogue, which places great emphasis on the practice of hospitality. Founded over 55 years ago, we pride ourselves on maintaining the traditions of our ancestors, while adapting the teachings of the Torah to the situations of today. We are affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism.

Our families reflect the diverse cross-section of the Long Beach-South Bay-Orange County area. Our membership encompasses seniors, families, singles, teens, young couples, gay & lesbian households and empty nesters.

We welcome intermarried couples and people in the community who are considering associating with the Jewish community. Guests in the wider community are welcome to join us for worship, our fantastic musical Shabbat services, study, social action, Sabbaths, and festivals activities that we hold throughout the year.

Temple Beth Shalom teems with activity as we mark the rhythms of the Jewish year. We offer beautiful and participatory High Holiday services, a festive outdoor Sukkah dinner, freilich (lively) Simchat Torah and Purim celebrations, unique seders for Tu Bishvat and Passover, and lovely services for all the major festivals. Temple Beth Shalom offers many compelling education programs including Living the Jewish Year Program, Learner’s Minyans, and a teen learning program.

Temple Beth Shalom provides outstanding educational and social opportunities for our children and youth. Check out our Family Torah School, an excellent supplementary school for grades K-8th. We also have many day school families whose children attend the area day schools and participate in the life of the synagogue. Young people participate in synagogue life in many ways, helping to lead services, tutoring, study, social activities, and community service, as well as our youth groups.

Explore our monthly Temple newsletter – The Scribe for much more information about everything that is happening here at Temple Beth Shalom of Long Beach, California.