The JLE is a vibrant Educational Center and Synagogue that is passionate about personal growth, fostering a deep and practical understanding of Judaism and life and building family and community. We provide extensive programming, valuable relationships and observance of life-cycle events.
The JLE is the place where all feel welcomed and valued. Acceptance, love and support are the cornerstone of our community. Our membership spans the spectrum of Judaism who share a common goal of serving G-d and bringing honor to His name and trying to grow to become a better person.
The services at JLE are uplifting and authentic with elements of song and Torah talks. The services are user-friendly and promote inclusion of all members. Services at JLE grant us the gift of connecting to our Source.
The ongoing educational classes at JLE are tailored to the diversity within the Jewish community. The classes cover topics in many areas within Judaism to inspire all towards spiritual growth and Torah study. These classes include learning the Hebrew language, prayer book study, Talmud classes, and weekly video segments on the Torah portion. In addition to the weekly classes, JLE frequently hosts guest lecturers on pertinent topics as well as dynamic and informative Question and Answer sessions.
JLE coordinates social and recreational programming for community engagement as a means to enhance cohesiveness and foster friendship. These include: weekly Shabbos kiddush, in-house Shabbatons, Holiday programs, and celebration of life-cycle events.
The JLE Judaica Lending Library features an extensive selection of books for children, teens, and adults on topics covering all genres within Judaism: Jewish law, personal growth, Shabbat and Jewish Holidays, biographies of our sages, Jewish novels, and children’ books.
Rabbi Czapnik is available to counsel individuals, couples and families. Rabbi Czapnik offers support, guidance and direction for those facing life-stressors, difficult family dynamics and for matters pertaining to Judaism.
JLE is a non-profit educational institution founded over 25 years ago by Rabbi Yitzchok Kirzner, zt”l, of blessed memory, initially under the auspices of Ohr Somayach, a Jewish outreach university based in Jerusalem, Israel. Today JLE is an independent outreach and educational organization and an invaluable resource for the Southern California Jewish community as well as for visitors from around the world.