ABOUT US
Our Mission Statement
Temple Beth David – A Place to Be!
We are a joyous, informal community that celebrates and supports each other, Judaism, peace, and diversity. Cultivating meaningful connections to ourselves, one other, Israel, and all good people.
Honoring our past, present, and future.
Our Vision Statement
For over 75 years, Temple Beth David has been providing the greater San Gabriel Valley Area with a place for diverse and peace-loving individuals and families to be a part of our extended family and community; providing services, activities, and education for all ages, and a place to laugh and cry. We bring inspiration, meaning, purpose, direction, joy, and support to each other, and to all good people.
Our values include
- Kavod – Respect for ourselves, people, and all living things
- Achdut – Unity (Equity, Diversity, Inclusion)
- Chesed – Kindness and Compassion
- Hachnasat Orchim – Hospitality
- Tzedakah – Justice (Through Charity and Social Action)
- Hakarat HaTov – Recognizing the Good (In ourselves, in others, and in life)
Our overriding principles include
- Pikuach Nefesh – Saving the Soul (By saving and preserving life)
- Tikkun Olam – Repairing the world (Locally and globally)
- V’Ahavtah – And You Shall Love
- Kehillah – Community (A spiritual home, and a circle of friends to celebrate, support, inspire, love, and bring meaning and purpose to our lives)