History
Congregation Tikvat Jacob is the result of two long-established community institutions — Congregation Tifereth Jacob of Manhattan Beach and B’nai Tikvah Congregation of Westchester — uniting to form a vibrant, egalitarian, spiritual center for the enjoyment and practice of Judaism. 
With a diversity of focused and enhanced programs from pre-School to Hazak (50+), outstanding clergy and staff , and a warm and active membership, we of fer the Jewish community something for just about everyone.
Ours is a conservative synagogue, progressive yet with a traditionally-toned mode of Jewish worship that encourages and invites your active involvement.
Congregation Tikvat Jacob has a long and rich history:
Congregation Tifereth Jacob was chartered in October 1925, beginning operations out of a West Adams storefront. In 1976, the synagogue moved south to Manhattan Beach.
In 1946, Westchester Jewish Congregation was formed, which later ultimately became B’nai Tikvah Congregation.
In 2007, these two long-established community institutions merged to form a vibrant, egalitarian spiritual center for the enjoyment and practice of Judaism and Congregation Tikvat Jacob (which translated means “Hope of Jacob”) was born.
Our current membership is at 330 and after much time spent analyzing the market for a new property, it was decided that our current home could be refurbished and reconfigured to better serve our growing congregation.
With an accredited Religious School and Nursery School/Kindergarten as well as a full range of ongoing community activities, special events and adult education programs, the newly renovated space will provide a physical environment consistent with our community’s lifestyle, as well as greatly enhance our members’ experiences at CTJ and attract new members to join our family.