Elevating Jewish Life in North Orange County
We believe in the value of Jewish experiences as well as the search for committed spiritual practice to be sources for personal and community transformation.
We believe in the value of Judaism to help us live lives with more Joy, Compassion, Empathy and Meaning.
Coloring Jewish Life Since 1964
Temple Beth Tikvah provides a community where you can connect with your soul (tikkun ha-nefesh) while discovering ways to extend acts of loving-kindness (gemilut chasadim) and promote justice in our world (tikkun olam).
Here in Southern California we are in one of the entertainment capitals of the world. Each day our lives we are offered a multitude of choices between activities and opportunities. It’s hard to know where to invest our time and focus. At TBT, we assist you in discovering a sanctuary amidst this chaotic world—a space to explore deeper significance in your life and evolve into the best version of yourself. By honoring the insights of our past, we accompany you in gaining a deeper understanding of the present while preparing you and your family for a bright and optimistic future.
Learning
Temple Beth Tikvah is the definition of a learning community. We offer learning opportunities for all ages and stages year-round, on weeknights and weekends. Our courses will challenge you to think in new ways about the past, present, and the future of the Jewish people.
TBT offers classes on Torah, Hebrew, literature, history, and the arts. Each year, academics and rabbis visit Temple Beth Tikvah to offer lectures, teach classes, and serve as scholars-in-residence.
Prayer & Worship
Our devoted clergy offer a dynamic blend of worship opportunities that always encourage the participation of the congregation with our excellent musicians. On any given Shabbat you can hear piano, violin, flute, guitar and more! We pray using the Union of Reform Judaism's prayerbook: Mishkan T'fillah, but also incorporate traditional melodies, prayers and readings from Chassidic, Carlebach, and Israeli composers and writers.
B'tzelem Elohim - "All humanity is created in the image of God"; we treat each person with dignity and equality.
Savlanut - Patience; we give others grace.
Kavod - Respect; we communicate with others with respect.
Kedushah - Holiness; we use our sacred spaces with consideration.
Ezrah - Help; we are the change we want to see in the community.
L'dor Vador - "Generation to Generation"; we celebrate and support members in all stages of their life.
Hakarat Hatov - "Recognition of the good"; we appreciate the hard work of community volunteers and Temple staff.
Limmud - Learning; we continue to learn about and engage with Jewish values.
Aharayut - Responsibility; we cultivate the practice of taking ownership for our actions.
Machloket L'shem Shamayim - "Disagreement for the sake of Heaven"; when we disagree, we focus not on proving others wrong but on doing what is right for the community.