WELCOME TO THE SANTA MONICA SYNAGOGUE
Who we are
The Santa Monica Synagogue is an intimate Reform congregation of 125 families, founded in 1981. We worship God and celebrate our Jewish heritage in an egalitarian atmosphere that invites participation and creativity. Through religious observances, educational programs, and social gatherings, our synagogue offers opportunities for individuals and families to enrich their lives, connect with others, and to discover our own relationship to Judaism.
"A warm community, most welcoming, caring and supportive." -- R.J.
Check out the SMS on YouTube and connect with us on Facebook!
Join Us For Shabbat
Shabbat services are held on Friday evenings at 6:00 pm in our Sanctuary at 1448 18th St in Santa Monica.
Services are also streamed live on Facebook (Members of the public can click on this link at 6 pm every Friday.)
Services are also streamed live on Zoom for members of the SMS.
We look forward to seeing you!
"Friday night services are short and friendly. I have brought several non-Jewish friends to give them a taste of what Jewish services are like." -- J.F.
Join Our Community
Whether you are interested in celebrating the holidays, looking to deepen your engagement with Judaism, or simply looking to join a Jewish community, there is a place for you at The Santa Monica Synagogue. For more information, click on the Join tab.
"Love the SMS! I've belonged to several Temples and by far this one is the BEST!" -- T.S.
Our Holocaust Torah
The Santa Monica Synagogue is blessed to be able to use a Torah recovered from Susice in the Czech Republic after World War II. The Torah is on loan to us from the Memorial Scrolls Trust (https://memorialscrollstrust.org). For more information about our Holocaust Torah, see our Worship page.