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“Sinai Temple is dedicated to providing a welcoming and caring community for its members, devoted to Jewish learning and support for Israel and the Jewish people, and committed to improving ourselves and the world through a growing relationship with God from generation to generation. We are committed to the principles and values of Conservative Judaism and we welcome Jews of all backgrounds and affiliations to observe life cycle events, and pursue our mission through prayer, rituals, learning, music and the other gifts God has given us.

Simply put, Chabad's mission is to reach out to others with acts of goodness and kindness. We're a community-based nonprofit organization whose efforts are rooted in traditional Jewish values -- and many of our programs help the needy regardless of background or belief. Chabad came to California four decades ago, and now runs the largest network of educational and nonsectarian social services under Jewish auspices on the West Coast. In addition to more than 200 local Community Centers, we operate more than 25 elementary and day schools, plus 30 summer camps. Thanks to our generous supporters, we've been able to educate, comfort, and give hope to countless people in need. West Coast Chabad Lubavitch is part of the largest Jewish organization in the world, with over 2,700 branches spanning the globe. Chabad embraces a philosophy of study, meditation, and social outreach that combines rigorous academics with active community involvement. Our growing array of educational and social services programs has made us one of the most dynamic forces in modern Jewish life. 'Chabad' is a Hebrew acronym for 'Wisdom, Understanding and Knowledge,' and Lubavitch is the town in White Russia where the movement was based for more than a century. (The word 'Lubavitch' actually means 'brotherly love,' which is emblematic of the dedication that characterizes Chabad Lubavitch and its representatives.) Founded in 1772 by Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi, Chabad promotes the mystical, traditional, legal and social principles of the Torah -- while using modern methods and technology for education, community outreach, crisis intervention, and other social services. Chabad has consistently been at the forefront of Jewish education and community activism. The work of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the Lubavitcher Rebbe who assumed leadership of the movement in 1950, is legendary. Motivated by a profound love for humanity and spurred by boundless optimism, the Rebbe lifted the global Jewish community from the ashes of the Holocaust and ...

At Wilshire Boulevard Temple, we create space for people to connect, deeply and personally, to Jewish wisdom, tradition, and one another. With open hearts and open doors, we invite discovery, celebrate identity, and help each person find their place in a story that continues to grow. We encourage you to explore all we have to offer—cultural, educational, interfaith, and social action programs; meaningful lifecycle events and worship services; and an engaged and inspiring clergy. We provide each of our members numerous ways to find connections to a vibrant Jewish community.