Beth Shalom Of Whittier

What Beth Shalom Of Whittier does

Beth Shalom of Whittier is a small, independent religious congregation practicing Progressive Conservative Judaism in Whittier, California. Founded in 1942 by seven Jewish couples, it grew to a peak of approximately 400-500 members before declining to a smaller core. Today it operates with part-time clergy — Hazzan Lance H. Tapper as Spiritual Leader and Rabbi Kenneth Milhander as part-time Rabbi — plus a volunteer Board of Directors led by President/CEO Lila Held, supported by staff organist Ty Woodward and the Beth Shalom Singers choir.

The congregation's core offerings include egalitarian Shabbat Evening services (Fridays at 7:30 pm), Festival and High Holyday services, communal meals and social events, adult education via Lunch & Learn sessions, and a monthly PDF newsletter called Mishpacha. After selling its 17,000 sq ft building in 2017, the congregation relocated in 2019 to a leased facility at First Friends Church of Whittier, where it maintains office, sanctuary, and event space. All services are live-streamed on YouTube, enabling remote attendance.

Revenue is generated through membership dues (pricing not publicly disclosed; prospective members must call the office) and donations. The congregation maintains an explicit welcoming posture toward interfaith, LGBTQ+, and non-traditional families, and offers Associate Membership to individuals converting to Judaism. Clergy hold notable honoris causa credentials from Jewish Theological Seminary of America and Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, lending regional reputational weight within Conservative Judaism networks.

Name

Beth Shalom Of Whittier

Legal name

Beth Shalom of Whittier

Website

https://bethshalomofwhittier.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1942

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Beth Shalom of Whittier is a small Progressive Conservative synagogue in Whittier, CA, founded in 1942, offering egalitarian Shabbat services, adult education, and community programs to local Jewish families, including interfaith, LGBTQ+, and converting members.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Congregation Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (81311)

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Places of Worship & Religious Facilities Operations (Cemeteries, Retreat Centers, Pilgrimage Sites) (BPAGAJAL)

Keywords

• Jewish congregation
• Religious services
• Hebrew education
• Community worship
• Lifecycle events

Headquarters

HQ city

Whittier

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: The synagogue generates revenue through membership dues from congregants. Membership is open to all Jewish people interested in participating, with Associate Membership available for those converting to Judaism. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; prospective members are directed to call the office.
2. Donations and Offerings: The synagogue likely receives donations and offerings from congregants during services and events, though specifics are not detailed on the website.

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Go-to-market motion2 records

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Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Beth Shalom of Whittier is a Jewish synagogue that provides regular religious services (Shabbat and holiday observances), lifecycle ceremonies (brit milah, b'nai mitzvah, weddings, funerals), Jewish/Hebrew education through a religious school program, and community programming for members and their families in the Whittier, California area.

Product overview

Beth Shalom of Whittier is a Progressive Conservative synagogue that has served the Jewish community for over 65 years. The congregation offers a unified suite of religious and community services centered around their core synagogue services (Shabbat, Festival, and High Holyday offerings), complemented by Adult Education programs (Lunch & Learn sessions), the Beth Shalom Singers choir for holiday services, a music program with organ accompaniment, the Mishpacha monthly newsletter publication, and membership programs. The synagogue also organizes community activities including Shabbat dinners and luncheons. All services are live-streamed on YouTube, extending their reach beyond physical attendance.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Shabbat and Holiday Services Weekly Shabbat services and observance of major Jewish holidays (Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Passover, etc.) for members and their families in Whittier, California.
• Lifecycle Ceremonies Clergy-officiated ceremonies for major lifecycle events including brit milah, b'nai mitzvah, weddings, and funerals for members and the broader Jewish community.
• Religious School / Hebrew Education Hebrew and Judaic education program for children of congregants, typically preparing students for b'nai mitzvah and providing foundations in Jewish literacy, prayer, and tradition.
• Community Programming Social, cultural, and educational programming such as adult education classes, Sisterhood/Brotherhood activities, and family events intended to build community among synagogue members.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• First Friends Church of WhittiercoreOthers · 1 January 2019Beth Shalom of Whittier leases office space and service space from First Friends Church of Whittier since 2019. The arrangement allows the synagogue to maintain office space, a beautiful space for services, and a large space for luncheons, dinners, meetings, and educational programs. This partnership was critical as the congregation could no longer afford their previous 17,000 sq ft building.
• Whittier Interfaith CouncilminorOthersBeth Shalom participates in the Whittier Interfaith Council as part of their commitment to community involvement beyond the synagogue doors.
• Interfaith Food CenterminorOthersBeth Shalom supports the Interfaith Food Center as part of their social programs assisting the less fortunate and improving the community.
• Whittier Area Clergy AssociationminorOthersBeth Shalom participates in the Whittier Area Clergy Association, a network of religious leaders in the area.
• City of HopeminorOthersBeth Shalom supports City of Hope as part of their social programs which assist the less fortunate and improve the community.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@BethShalomofWhittier
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/beth-shalom-of-whittier

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