Temple Beth Sholom on 8th and Bush
Founded in 1943, Temple Beth Sholom was, is and always will be first in Orange County — and we accept the challenge of honoring that commitment for generations to come. We began as the first congregational Jewish presence in the area. Today, we carry on that legacy with substance, vitality and vision. After beginning with 25 families meeting in the home of one of its members, the congregation occupied its first building at the corner of Eighth and Bush Streets in Santa Ana in 1945. In 1962 the congregation of 262 families moved into its present location, which underwent significant remodeling during the 1990s.
We continue to be “dedicated to making our congregation a focal point of Jewish family and communal life for our members, through excellence in professional and lay leadership, education, programming and spirituality,” as written in our mission statement. Our congregation brings together third- and fourth-generation families, as well as newcomers. We are people of all ages from all over Orange County and beyond, unified by a desire to participate in Jewish life in a warm, caring and uplifting environment. Our renowned clergy, educators and dedicated lay leaders give us innovative programming, spiritual inspiration and the motivation to grow Jewishly as individuals and as a congregation.
Temple Beth Sholom - Our Current Building
