Stephen S. Wise Temple, Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
Facts and practical information
Stephen Wise Temple is a large Reform Jewish congregation in the Bel Air neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. Founded in 1964 by the late Rabbi Isaiah Zeldin, with 35 families, the congregation grew rapidly. At various times in its history it has been stated to be the largest, or one of the largest, Jewish congregations in the world, at one time having a membership of about 3,000 families, six rabbis, two cantors and two cantorial interns, and four schools on three campuses. As of 1994 it was the second-largest synagogue in the United States. The community was founded as the Stephen S. Wise Temple. In 2014 it was renamed the Stephen Wise Temple. ()
15500 Stephen S Wise DrWest Los Angeles (Bel Air)Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area 90077
Stephen S. Wise Temple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Stone Canyon Reservoir, Bel Air Church, Skirball Cultural Center, Mulholland Drive.