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Belonging Begins Here
For more than 160 years, Wilshire Boulevard Temple has been an enduring presence in Los Angeles and a spiritual sanctuary for every generation, rooted in tradition and always evolving.Experience Jewish life filled with song, story, and celebration, where every moment, from sacred to simple, feels like coming home.
How We Serve
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.
A Living Legacy
Our Past
Wilshire Boulevard Temple was founded in 1862 as Congregation B’nai B’rith, the first synagogue in Los Angeles. From living rooms to landmark sanctuaries, we’ve grown into one of the most influential Jewish congregations in the country.
Today, we continue to honor our past while actively shaping the future of Jewish life through deep learning, dynamic programming, and the enduring bonds of community.
Leading the Way, Together
Our Future
Our vision is to be a spiritual, cultural, and communal home that evolves alongside the people it serves, guiding generations with care, curiosity, and courage.
From Los Angeles to the world, we strive to be a source of innovation, influence, and connection in Jewish life, building a future shaped by meaning, belonging, and bold hope.
Guided by Values
Jewish values are at the heart of everything we do, shaping how we learn, how we celebrate, and how we care for one another. They give our community meaning, depth, and a sense of belonging that carries from generation to generation. At Wilshire Boulevard Temple, these values are rooted in three enduring foundations:
- Torah (Learning): Inspiring curiosity, discovery, and a lifelong love of learning.
- Avodah (Prayer): Creating sacred moments that connect us to something larger than ourselves.
- G’milut Chasadim (Acts of Loving-Kindness): Bringing compassion into action, caring for one another and the world around us.
Together, they weave through daily life at the Temple, guiding our choices and enriching experiences for everyone.
Three Campuses, One Community
Erika J Glazer Family Campus
Mid-Wilshire
Our historic heart and civic soul. Home to the iconic sanctuary, Glazer is a sacred intersection of past and present. It includes Brawerman East Elementary School, Erika J Glazer Early Childhood Center, Edgar F. Magnin Religious School, the Audrey Irmas Pavilion, which also houses the Wallis Annenberg GenSpace, and the Karsh Family Social Service Center, serving thousands with compassion and dignity.
Audrey and Sydney Irmas Campus
West Los Angeles
A modern, family-friendly village of connection. Home to Brawerman West Elementary School, Mann Family Early Childhood Center, and the Gloria and Peter S. Gold Religious School, the Irmas Campus is a hub of Jewish life and learning, filled with moments of meaning.
Resnick Family Campus
Brentwood
Our newest campus, built for celebration and community. Home to the Elaine and Bram Goldsmith Religious School and the Resnick Family Early Childhood Center, this beautifully redesigned mid-century modern architecture space also features the stunning Kopelson Family Sanctuary and flexible venues for lifecycle events, holiday gatherings, and more.
A Place for Every Age and Stage
Wilshire Boulevard Temple offers diverse ways to engage with Jewish life, whether through soulful prayer services, lifelong learning opportunities, cultural events, or social justice work. We are a community that gathers with purpose, listens deeply, and shows up for each other.
This is a place to rediscover what matters.
To explore tradition in a way that feels alive.
To ask big questions and find deep connection to Judaism, to your community, and to yourself.
Explore Wilshire
Center for Youth Engagement
From Kindergarten through high school, in religious school and post B'nei Mitzvah, students explore Jewish life in ways that feel relevant, fun, and lasting.
Educating Our Youngest Members
From Infant to Grade 6, we have an academically excellent and nurturing school community waiting for you.
Summers Kids Never Forget
For 75 years, our camps have offered spirit-filled summers of growth, tradition, and fun.