The 10 Best Synagogues in California — 2026

We compared all 549 synagogues in California on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated October 2026.

#1 · Congregation Beth ShalomModesto

Monday-Friday 10:00 am-2:00pm

(209) 571-6060 Website View listing

#2 · Chochmat HaLevBerkeley Youth group

10am – 2pm

(510) 704-9687 Website View listing

#3 · Congregation Am TikvahSan Francisco

Tuesday-Friday 10am-3pm

(415) 586-8833 Website View listing

#4 · Congregation Shomrei TorahSanta Rosa Livestream

Tue–Fri 9:00am–1:00pm, 2:00pm–5:00pm

(707) 578-5519 Website View listing

#5 · Congregation SinaiSan Jose

Mon–Thu 9am–4pm, Fri 9am–2pm

(408) 264-8542 Website View listing

#6 · Kol TikvahWoodland Hills Youth group

Mon–Fri 9:00am–5:00pm

(818) 348-0670 Website View listing

#7 · Peninsula Temple Beth ElSan Mateo Livestream

Monday-Thursday, 9 am - 5 pm, Friday, 9 am-4 pm

(650) 341-7701 Website View listing

#8 · Temple AkibaCulver City LivestreamYouth group

Mon–Thu 9AM – 5PM, Fri 9AM - 4PM

(310) 398-5783 Website View listing

#9 · Temple Beth Emet of BurbankBurbank Livestream

Mon–Thu 9:30am–12:30pm

(818) 843-4787 Website View listing

#10 · Temple Etz ChaimThousand Oaks Livestream

Mon–Thu 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Fri 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

(805) 497-6891 Website View listing

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How we rank: every listing earns points for listed services (livestream, youth group, childcare, wheelchair accessible), posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.