Our Community

“It’s not a miracle. It’s Long Beach.”

That was the response when a recent arrival described his family’s first Yom Tov here. They had barely settled in and hadn’t prepared a single Yom Tov meal. By the time Yom Tov arrived, they had been invited out for every meal.

A small story, but one that captures the heart of our community. Newcomers quickly become part of community life, Shabbos tables have room for another guest, and families come together to celebrate simchos. From welcoming a new baby with meals to lending a hand during difficult times, Long Beach can feel like one big extended family.

A community with roots

Our story stretches back more than sixty years. In the 1960s, as Southern California’s aerospace and medical industries drew professionals and young families west, the first shliach sent by the Lubavitcher Rebbe arrived in Long Beach.

Families came with different backgrounds, traditions, and paths to Yiddishkeit. Together, they built a close-knit community—davening together, sharing Shabbos tables, raising their children, and building institutions side by side.

“We all came from different places and different backgrounds, but Long Beach became the place where we came together and found our life long connection to Judaism.”

— Dr. Leonard Lovitch, retired surgeon and longtime community member

Jewish life, every day

The Long Beach Shul—Congregation Lubavitch of Long Beach—is at the heart of communal life. Daily minyanim, two minyanim on Shabbos, a mikvah and eruv, Torah learning, and active Shabbos and Yom Tov celebrations provide the foundations of an established Jewish community.

Raising the next generation

Long Beach families have access to Hebrew Academy of Orange County, where Judaic Studies and general studies come together in a warm school community. Its 11-acre campus offers room for learning, extracurricular activities, and sports, with small classes and dedicated teachers. Bus service from Long Beach helps local families get to school.

“What makes Hebrew Academy so special is that it’s much more than just a school. There’s such a warm, welcoming atmosphere, and you really feel part of a community.”

— Shayna Nodel, who recently moved with her family from the Valley

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The best of both worlds

Sunshine, palm trees, beaches, parks, bike paths, and outdoor spaces are part of everyday life. Long Beach’s residential neighborhoods offer tree-lined streets, detached homes, yards, and quieter blocks, alongside the opportunities of a major city.

Situated between Los Angeles and Orange County, Long Beach provides access to the Jewish resources and job markets of both regions. Local industries include healthcare, aerospace, and technology. Anduril Industries’ announced $1 billion campus spanning Long Beach and Lakewood is one example of the area’s continuing development.

Whether you are looking to buy or rent, we would be happy to help you get to know the neighborhoods and connect with local resources. Contact us for current information about housing, kosher shopping and delivery, the mikvah, and other practical details of Jewish life here.

Building for the future

Under the leadership of longtime community rabbi Rabbi Yitzchak Newman, Long Beach continues to grow. Rabbi Mendel and Sara Rosenbluh are helping expand Torah classes, personal connections, and community programming, with a special welcome for young families.

“What drew us to Long Beach was the incredible warmth of the community and the tremendous potential for growth.”

— Rabbi Mendel Rosenbluh

Plans for a new shul building look toward the community’s next chapter, with additional space for davening, learning, family programs, and celebrations. More than sixty years after its beginnings, Long Beach is once again looking forward.

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The heart of the community remains its people. And there’s room for more.