Creating Belonging Close to Home
What truly makes Temple Adat Elohim special is the people in our community. We’re creating more opportunities for members to strengthen connections with others who live nearby.
Imagine discovering TAE families just around the corner, where a Shabbat dinner, playdate, carpool, coffee meet up, or helping hand may be only a few houses or blocks away.
Through TAE Neighborhoods, we’re making those connections possible, beginning with House Conversations.
These small gatherings are designed to bring neighbors together, build relationships, and strengthen community close to home.
TAE Neighborhoods
We have divided our congregation into ten neighborhoods, spanning from Ventura through the San Fernando Valley, to help TAE partners connect with others who live nearby. The goal is to foster relationships and strengthen our community.
If you are a TAE partner or ECC family, you have already been assigned a TAE Neighborhood.
👉 Click here to find your neighborhood >>
What Are House Conversations?
House Conversations are small, informal gatherings hosted in homes of TAE partners or ECC families. Each gathering brings together about eight neighbors to meet and get to know each other.
These gatherings are warm, casual opportunities to:
- Get to know nearby TAE partners/ECC families
- Build friendships close to home
- Strengthen our sense of belonging
- Create new opportunities for connection beyond the synagogue walls
You do not need to know anyone before attending. The goal is simply to meet neighbors and help create a stronger, more connected TAE community.
👉 Click here to sign up for a House Conversation.
If you have questions or would like to host a House Conversation, please reach out to our Director of Member Engagement and Programming, Susie Guldbeck, at (805) 497-7101 ext. 104.
Why It Matters
Building meaningful relationships reflects the compassion, connection, and shared responsibility at the heart of Jewish life. When we know the people who live near us, our congregation becomes more than a place we go; it becomes a community we build and belong to together.
