Rabbi David Baron
Founding Rabbi
Born in New York and ordained in Jerusalem, Rabbi Baron founded Temple of the Arts in 1992. He wrote our prayer books Sacred Space and Sacred Moments, and the bestseller Moses on Management.
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A synagogue in a theatre
Founded in 1992 by Rabbi David Baron, Temple of the Arts welcomes people of every background to worship through the arts.
About the Temple
Temple of the Arts owns and operates the historic Art Deco Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills. As the largest arts and entertainment-industry synagogue in the United States, we offer a unique, contemporary approach to Judaism through music, dance, drama and film.
We create original music and artistic meditation prayer books, and host independent films, concerts and engaging speakers, helping our community interpret life and spirituality through the lens of art.
Clergy & Music
Cantor Nathan Lam
Hazzan-Cantor
Cantor of Stephen Wise Temple for 45 years, former Dean of the Cantorial School of the Academy for Jewish Religion, and known in Hollywood as voice teacher to the stars.
Cantor Ilysia Pierce
Cantor
Leading our Shabbat and High Holy Day services since 1999, after a stage career that ran from Fiddler on the Roof to Evita. Her album Blessed is on every streaming service.
Sharon Farber
Music Director
Emmy and Grammy Award-winning composer whose music has been performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and Disney Hall.
Board & Staff
- Brian WeinstockBoard President
- Kasey CarterExecutive Director
- James BlattImmediate Past President
- Michael KarlinTreasurer
- Matthew LichtenbergTreasurer
- James RossSecretary
- Rob TarangoProduction Manager
- Michael TaylorFacilities Manager
- Edgar TarangoTemple Office
- Richard Volkening, IITemple Office
- Adrienne Baron, Dorian Bilak, Ray Rosenthal, Jill Black Zalben, Zach ZalbenBoard of Trustees
The Saban Theatre
Our home is a restored 1930 Art Deco movie palace on Wilshire Boulevard. Beyond services, the Saban hosts concerts, the Los Angeles Jewish Film Festival, community gatherings of up to 2,000 people and events across the Jewish community of Los Angeles.
Saban Theatre eventsPlan Your Visit
Services are joyful, musical and open to all. Arrive 15 minutes early to find a seat; ushers are happy to help.