Rabbis of LA

Months before his 90th birthday, he is known as the oldest active rabbi in this part of the United States.

A few weeks ago, grateful members of the temple honored Rabbi Vogel on the occasion of his 30th anniversary of leading the Conservative congregation on a hill in West Hills.

Julia Weisz has always made creating safe, brave spaces for the community a priority.

While nagging doubts may dog some people in his position, Rabbi Jonathan Jaffe Bernhard recognized the warning signs of burnout. 

Ever since Rabbi Jon Hanish arrived at Kol Tikvah in Woodland Hills, the Reform temple has become known for its elaborate programming, especially on Shabbat. 

The Kaplans provide Jewish learning and social opportunities on campus: lunch-and-learns, weekly Shabbat experiences and holiday programs, and advice on personal or halachic questions.

You might think that one so knowledgeably armed with the latest scientific discoveries would shun tradition. That would be exactly wrong.

Today Chabad of Malibu serves the entire Malibu Jewish community that stretches 27 miles along Pacific Coast Highway and beyond.

In addition to having rabbinic ordination, Rabbi Hershoff is also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), has a master’s in social work, and a certificate in alcohol and substance abuse studies and counseling. 

When Rabbi Daniel Sher describes himself, as “a real extrovert,” no one has to wait a single sentence for proof.