Name: Temple Israel of Hollywood, Los Angeles
Address: 7300 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90046
Denominational affiliation: Reform
Member units (households): 700+
What percentage of members are older than 50? 40%
How many people attend a regular Shabbat service? 250-350
Length of typical Shabbat morning service? Friday nights = 65 minutes; Saturday morning 120 minutes
Shabbat dress code: Nice casual
Daily services? No
Does your synagogue have its own building? If not, where do you meet
for services? Yes
Is there an opportunity to socialize after services? Yes - and before
Language of service: Mixed
Is another language offered in the prayer book? Hebrew and English
Children’s programming: Yes - Tot Shabbat monthly - Family Shabbat every six weeks
Accessibility for people with disabilities: Yes - we have a completely new facility that is state of the art though the congregation is 91 years old
Are services streamed online? High Holidays are streamed- High Holiday sermons are on line
Are the rabbi’s sermons available online? High holiday sermons available on line.
Percentage of members in interfaith marriages? 30%
Will the rabbi officiate at an interfaith wedding? Will he/she attend one? Of the 3 rabbis, 2 will officiate at intermarriage including the senior rabbi
Are there distinct roles for men and women in your synagogue? No - we are egalitarian in every way
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