Ahavat Torah is an exceptionally warm, welcoming Jewish community located in West Los Angeles. Here, each person’s presence is acknowledged and highly valued. The congregation was founded in 2003 and includes members from diverse backgrounds. Through adult programming and social gatherings, we have formed a community that comes together to worship, pray, learn, share meals, and support each other
through times of celebration and difficulty. Each week, congregants at Ahavat Torah have the opportunity to be part of the service and get close to the Torah. This congregation truly lives up to its motto of ~ ONE TORAH ~ MANY TEACHERS ~ ONE COMMUNITY ~ COMMITTED TO REPAIRING THE WORLD!” Our small size and simple structure make it easy for each voice to be heard. Our beloved teachers, Rabbi Miriam Hamrell and Rabbi Michal Morris Kamil, not only guides our lively discussions, but also inspires members to volunteer and offer their own teachings and interpretations. "This is a unique community where people can feel proud to be who are they are. Our Rabbis gives us the language to speak with each other about anything. We can be safe while being free to be genuine and open. That is how I feel a synagogue and a Jewish community should be.” A Member. Rabbi Miriam E. Hamrell MHL, M.Ed. (http://www.ahavattorahla.org/our-rabbi.html), has served as our religious and spiritual leader at Ahavat Torah Congregation and helped it grow since it was founded in 2003. She is loved for being a wise and compassionate leader who brings a remarkable variety of experiences and gifts to her calling as our Rabbi. Rabbi Miriam provides classes throughout the world on Jewish Ethics, the Spiritual and Inner Meaning of Prayer, Holy Days, Torah, Talmud, Mishnah, Conversion to Judaism, and advice on interpersonal relationships.
