Pinto Torah Center

The Pinto Torah Center (Sephardic) is just a few blocks from where I live. A friend of mine recommended we just try it since it is a smaller more intimate space. A friend’s next door neighbor’s family also worships there and they love it.

Because we were women, we sat in the back, hidden behind a heavy wall to wall curtain. Unfortunately, this heavy curtain also muffled the sounds of the rabbi and we could barely make out what he was saying; you can add to this a language barrier. Like many services at other places sometimes the women trickle in. There was much singing and energy from the men’s section which was nice. After the service, the heavy curtain was drawn back and tables were set out and we were invited to stay. The people were very warm.

There is a good article from the Jewish Journal by Julie Fax that tells the story of the Pinto Torah Center. (1)

8660 W Pico Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90035

Tel. +1 310.657.8711

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1. Julie Fax, L.A. 5758 Sephardic Spirit: At Pinto Torah Center, modern outreach has mystic roots, http://www.jewishjournal.com/old_stories/article/la_5758_sephardic_spirit_19981007/ (October 6, 1998)