Irvine, CA

About This Community

Irvine, California’s Orthodox Jewish community is an ever-growing and diverse blend of Jews with different backgrounds. Irvine’s mix of Americans, Brits, Europeans, Israelis, Persians, Mexicans, South Americans, and South Africans creates a unique flavor that permeates our environment and fosters an atmosphere of cooperation and mutual respect.

Irvine offers a full range of denominational synagogues, with the Beth Jacob Congregation of Irvine being the only Orthodox shul offering services up to three times a day. The Irvine Jewish community offers a variety of services, resources, and activities to meet the religious, educational, cultural, and social needs of its residents including two Jewish Day Schools and a Jewish preschool program, a mikveh, eruv, kosher market, and bakery, all of which add to warm, inclusive environment of Irvine.

Southern California has many benefits, including a warm climate, a diverse culture, and many outdoor activities. Southern California is also home to many cities, including Los Angeles and San Diego (both of which offer a variety of Jewish services) as well as mountain resort communities and ski resorts, and access to some of the most beautiful natural wonders of the world.

Our Community Amenities

Education
Yeshiva Elementary Day School
Coed
Yeshiva High School
Coed
Religious Life
Chessed Organizations
Tomchei Shabbos Bikur Cholim
Kosher Dining
Meat Restaurants
Kosher Food Availability
Kosher Store Kosher food widely available in local supermarket Chalav Yisroel
Mikvah
Shabbos Mikvah within walking distance
Minyanim
Daily Minyanim (Shacharis/Mincha/Maariv) Available
Nusach
Ashkenazic
Other Resources
Eruv
Economics
Mass Transit Available
Taxes
State Income Tax for Highest Bracket 6%+
Fair Participation
2012 Fair 2012
2024 Fair 2024
Young Israel Of Orange County CA, Irvine, 3415 Michelson Drive
949-300-8899
Beth Jacob Congregation Of Irvine CA, Irvine, 3900 Michelson Drive
949 786 5230

Our Community Contacts

Rabbi Yisrael Ciner rabbic@bethjacobirvine.org
Rabbi Baruch Rock rabbirock@irvinehebrewday.org (703) 517-4032
NCSY West Coast
wcoffice@ncsy.org 310 229-9000