About Temple Beth David

For more than 40 years, Temple Beth David has progressively celebrated the traditions and values of Reform Judaism. Our congregants gather from cities throughout West Orange County and the greater Long Beach area.

The richness and diversity of our membership includes families with and without children, seniors, singles and intermarried couples.

Rabbi Nancy Myers and Cantor Nancy Linder are the spiritual leaders of our congregation.

 

Holidays, Festivals and Celebrations

Observe, rejoice and participate as we explore spiritual and cultural holidays throughout the year. Find spiritual renewal starting with Selichot through Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur . All services are held in our sanctuary. Head with us to the beach for Tashlich following Rosh Hashanah morning services.

Join our Sukkot festivities as we say our blessings and wave the lulav and etrog in the sukkah.

Rejoice over the Torah during a jubilant Erev Simchat Torah service filled with song, dance, and a parade of flags.

Lights, candles, action! Play games, munch latkes, and party with family and friends at our annual Chanukah carnival.

Grin from ear to ear during our unforgettable Purim holiday service. Join the Rabbi and Cantor in hilarious costumes for the annual Megillah reading. Eat hamentaschen and play games at the Purim carnival.

 

What is Reform Judaism?

Throughout history, Jews have remained firmly rooted in Jewish tradition, even as we learned much from our encounters with other cultures. Nevertheless, since its earliest days, Reform Judaism has asserted that a Judaism frozen in time is an heirloom, not a living fountain.

 

Resolutions

The positions of the Reform Movement are based primarily in two sources: Resolutions adopted by the Union for Reform Judaism, and resolutions adopted by the Central Conference of American Rabbis.