Temple Menorah

What Temple Menorah does

Temple Menorah is a Reform Jewish congregation founded in 1946 in Redondo Beach, California, serving the South Bay communities of El Segundo, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, Torrance, and the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Operated as an independent non-profit religious organization with 31 employees, the temple runs a cradle-to-grave programming portfolio that includes Tuvia Preschool (ages 2-5), the Jewish Learning and Living (JLL) Religious School for grades K-6, B'nai Mitzvah preparation, the Tichon teen confirmation program (grades 8-12), Camp Menorah summer day camp, youth groups (My Club, Club Sababa, Shimshiya), Kids Night Out, and the Rosenberg Cultural Center for adult and senior programming. Core worship consists of weekly Shabbat services (Friday 6:30 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM) plus High Holy Days and special services such as Family Tot Shabbat, Shir Shabbat, and Shabbat Shalva, with virtual access available.

The temple operates four core sub-programs (Tuvia Preschool, Rosenberg Cultural Center, Camp Menorah, and Women of Temple Menorah) and a banquet facility with a 4,500 sq ft hall, a 4,000 sq ft ocean-view patio, a commercial kitchen, and 230-guest capacity available for rental. Technology infrastructure centers on the ShulCloud membership management platform, which handles new member applications, membership renewals, High Holy Days registration, donations, and program enrollment. Operations are supported by clergy (currently led by Interim Senior Rabbi Deborah Schuldenfrei, with Rabbi Jill Gold Wright announced as the incoming settled Senior Rabbi in July 2026), a Cantor, a Religious School Coordinator, Judaica Shop management, and an elected Board of Trustees.

Temple Menorah generates revenue across six streams: recurring membership dues, preschool tuition, religious school tuition, camp registration fees, event venue rental, and charitable donations/tzedakah. The congregation also receives grant funding from the Jewish Federation to subsidize teen youth-group membership. GTM is community-led: prospective members are reached through word-of-mouth, interfaith collaborations, community events, Shabbat services, holiday observances, youth programs, social-action initiatives, and the temple's website and social media presence. Tuvia Preschool and Camp Menorah serve as entry points for family membership, while the banquet facility extends commercial revenue reach beyond the member base.

Name

Temple Menorah

Legal name

Temple Menorah

Website

https://templemenorah.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Temple Menorah is a Reform Jewish congregation in Redondo Beach, California, serving South Bay LA families through worship services, preschool, religious school, youth programming, senior cultural programs, and event venue rental as an independent non-profit.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Congregation Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAJAA

Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

SECONDARYBPAGAJAL

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

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

Keywords

• Reform jewish congregation
• Religious school education
• Preschool and daycare
• Summer camp programs
• Event and banquet venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Redondo Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees for synagogue affiliation, required for religious school attendance and providing access to services, programs, and community events
2. Preschool Tuition: Tuition revenue from Tuvia Preschool serving children from 2 years old through Pre-Kindergarten, with extended hours for working parents
3. Camp Programs: Summer Camp Menorah registration fees providing camp experiences with games, arts and crafts, music, field trips, and beach days
4. Event Venue Rental: Banquet facility rental for weddings, receptions, bar/bat mitzvahs, birthday parties, and other special events. Features 4,500 sq ft banquet hall with 20' x 20' dance floor, outdoor patio with ocean view, and commercial kitchen
5. Religious School Tuition: Tuition for Jewish Learning and Living (JLL) religious school, B'nai Mitzvah preparation, and Tichon confirmation program
6. Donations and Tzedakah: Charitable donations supporting temple operations, social action programs, and community support initiatives including blessing bags, The Midnight Mission, SOVA, and other nonprofits

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Temple Menorah is a Reform Jewish congregation in Redondo Beach, California, that delivers religious services, Jewish education, early childhood programs, day and summer camps, cultural events, social action programming, and event hosting for its members and the surrounding South Bay community. It operates as a non-profit religious organization supported by membership dues, tuition, donations, and facility rentals. Its offerings span the full lifecycle from preschool through senior programming, including weekly Shabbat services, Holy Day observances, lifecycle events (B'nai Mitzvah, weddings, funerals), and community programming.

Product overview

Temple Menorah is a Reform Jewish congregation in Redondo Beach, California, offering a comprehensive range of religious, educational, and community services. The core offerings include weekly Shabbat worship services (Friday evenings and Saturday mornings) and special Shabbat programming (Family Tot Shabbat, Shir Shabbat, Shabbat Shalva). Educational programs span from Tuvia Preschool (ages 2-5) through Religious School (K-6th grade), B'nai Mitzvah preparation, and the Tichon teen program (8th-12th grade). Youth programming includes Camp Menorah summer camp and Kids Night Out. The congregation operates the Rosenberg Cultural Center for adult programming and provides banquet facility rentals for events. Social action is delivered through the TOSAC committee, while Women of Temple Menorah supports community engagement. The temple uses ShulCloud for membership and donation management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Shabbat and Holy Day Services Weekly Shabbat services and observance of Jewish Holy Days (including High Holy Days) led by the rabbi, cantor, and choir for members and the broader community.
• Tuvia Preschool Licensed early childhood education program serving infants through pre-K, offering Judaic-infused curriculum for member and non-member families.
• Jewish Learning and Living (Religious School) Supplementary Jewish education program for students in kindergarten through high school, including Hebrew instruction, Jewish studies, and B'nai Mitzvah preparation.
• Tichon Program Upper-school component of the religious school program, providing advanced Jewish learning, youth group engagement, and B'nai Mitzvah support for high school students.
• Camp Menorah Summer and day camp programs for children, offering recreational and Judaic programming on the temple campus.
• Kids Night Out Periodic supervised evening program for children, offered as a service to member and non-member families.
• Adult Education and Social Action Adult-oriented classes, study groups, and Tikkun Olam Social Action Committee (TOSAC) programming for continuing Jewish learning and community engagement.
• Rosenberg Cultural Center A cultural programming series featuring lectures, music, film, and other arts events for the congregation and broader South Bay community.
• Banquet and Event Facility On-site banquet facility available for member lifecycle events (B'nai Mitzvah, weddings) and outside private events at differentiated pricing.
• Judaica Shop On-site retail store selling Jewish religious items, lifecycle products, and gifts to members and walk-in visitors.
• Membership Annual membership in the congregation providing access to religious services, lifecycle officiation, programming, and voting rights, with tiered dues structures.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and moderate.

• Temple Beth ElminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaborates with Temple Beth El for annual Community Beach Shabbat event, bringing together multiple South Bay Jewish communities for Shabbat observance on the beach.
• Temple Shalom of the South BayminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartners with Temple Shalom for Community Beach Shabbat, a collaborative inter-congregational Shabbat celebration held annually at Hollywood Riviera Beach.
• South Bay Islamic CentermoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on interfaith programming including Eid/Rosh Hashanah celebration, fostering interfaith dialogue and community relations between Jewish and Muslim communities in the South Bay.
• Beach Cities Health DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with Beach Cities Health District for Monday programming at the Rosenberg Cultural Center, providing senior wellness and enrichment activities in collaboration with local health resources.
• The Midnight MissionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSocial action partner receiving donations of shoes, clothing, and toiletries to support homeless individuals served by The Midnight Mission recovery programs.
• Habitat for Humanity Los AngelesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTOSAC committee collaborates with Habitat for Humanity LA for home-building volunteer opportunities, bringing temple volunteers together to help build homes, communities, and hope.
• SOVA Community Resource CenterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAccepts canned goods and boxed goods donations for SOVA, which provides free groceries and supportive services to over 12,000 individuals monthly in Los Angeles.
• Red CrossminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-sponsors 3-4 blood drives per year with American Red Cross, helping to collect blood for hospitals that rely on Red Cross for approximately 40% of the nation's blood supply.
• Local Churches (Joint Homeless Feeding)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartners with a local church on the fourth Thursday of every month to prepare and serve lunch to community members in need through the Shall Family Feeding the Homeless program.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• IKAR: Progressive Jewish community in Los Angeles offering a non-traditional worship and engagement model. Comparable as a peer Reform/progressive LA congregation competing for the same membership pool.
• Temple Beth Am: Large Reform congregation in Los Angeles offering preschool through adult programming comparable in structure to Temple Menorah's lifecycle programming approach.
• Temple Isaiah: Reform Jewish congregation in Los Angeles with comparable preschool, religious school, and lifecycle programming serving a similar urban-suburban Jewish community.
• Wilshire Boulevard Temple: One of the largest and oldest Reform congregations in Los Angeles with extensive programming including a day school, camps, and adult learning. Comparable in movement affiliation but substantially larger scale than Temple Menorah.
• Stephen S. Wise Temple: Major Los Angeles Reform synagogue operating a K-6 day school, early childhood center, and extensive youth programming. Comparable in movement and programming breadth but materially larger and more resourced.

Regional players

• Congregation Or Ami: Reform Jewish congregation in Calabasas, California offering preschool, religious school, and adult programming. Comparable in congregational structure but serves a different Southern California submarket.
• Temple Solel: Reform Jewish congregation in Encinitas, California operating preschool, religious school, and lifecycle programming similar to Temple Menorah but serving a different Southern California geography.

Direct peers

• Temple Beth El: Neighboring South Bay Reform congregation that co-hosts the annual Community Beach Shabbat with Temple Menorah. Operates the same membership-based synagogue model serving an overlapping geography.
• Temple Shalom of the South Bay: Partner congregation in the Community Beach Shabbat collaboration and a Reform Jewish synagogue in the same South Bay service area, offering directly comparable worship, education, and lifecycle programming.

Others

• Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles: Federated philanthropic umbrella that provides grant funding to Temple Menorah's youth programming. Not a competitor but an institutional funder and ecosystem participant relevant to understanding Temple Menorah's funding model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/templemenorahredondobeach
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/temple-menorah

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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