Anshe Emes Synagogue

Super dope place

I love this Shul!
Rabbi Summers is the true embodiment of what a Jewish leader should be. Not only is he a mentsch, he is also patient, caring, giving, and eminently knowledgeable on all aspects of Jewish law. He is also not afraid to say, «I don’t know» and either seek the answer through further research or referral to a posek.
For the approximately 23 years my family has belonged to this synagogue, we have definitely received more than we have given. That is not to say we have not given. We volunteer regularly. What I mean is that basically on a shoe-​string budget that would cause other rabbis in the city to blush, this Shul accomplishes tremendous things for our community.
Just to name a few things:
*The Keilim Mikvah
*The Los Angeles Community Eruv
*Shalosh Seudos EVERY Shabbos
*Early and late Shacharis on weekdays
*Early and late Shacharis on Shabbos
*Mishna Berurah between Mincha and Maariv Sunday — Thursday
*Mussar Shiur EVERY Shabbos
*Drasha EVERY Shabbos
My personal favorite is the Mussar Shiur. Rav Summers’ mesorah rock solid and comes from Slabodka. Therefore, the Mussar approach is NOT fire and brimstone, but rather an uplifting and encouraging message that builds people to reach higher levels. The people who come to Anshe Emes show in their behavior that this approach is effective.
If I could give more than 5 stars, I would.

I’ve been a member of Anshe Emes for over 20 years. Lead by Rabbi Summers, Anshe is a place were depth in Torah learning and good ethical behavior is paramount. Rabbi Summers has «Black Belt» in Rabbinical ordination and a solid tradition dating back hundreds of years. This means you get truth a clarity, which is what we all want. You should check out Anshe Emes if you’re in the West Los Angeles area, I’m sure you’ll be happy you did.

I like to go first class in whatever I do and Anshe Emet is a first class synagogue. This is an authentic Orthodox Jewish synagogue but they provide a way to make it easy for anyone who doesn’t know Hebrew to keep pace and read the prayers in English.
Rabbi Summers is the officiating Rabbi at Anshe Emet. He knows his Judaism and has a deep knowledge of life based on Jewish law and wisdom. He’s answered every philosophical question I have thrown at him, and he answered well.
I have a limited Jewish background, but they make everything easy to grasp at Anshe Emet. One can get the full Jewish experience here with little previous Jewish Education or knowing Hebrew. The prayer books have a tight English translation next to the Hebrew which make complicated things very simple.
Rabbi Summers has an wonderful ability to lecture on complex philosophical life concepts in the most easily understandable way. I am often amazed while listening to his Saturday afternoon lectures at how he can so clearly and easily make complex concepts so simple. I know of no easier or better way to absorb high level Jewish wisdom.
The learning focus here is on character development. Friendliness and generosity of spirit are a focus of Jewish texts taught here. Everyone I’ve met at Anshe Emet is sincerely nice.
If you are looking to learn authentic Judaism in the easiest way, Anshe Emet is the Synagogue for you.
If you are in Los Angeles and looking for a great place for High Holiday services, this is it.