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SUMMARY:Nefesh Friday Shabbat in Echo Park
DESCRIPTION:Come join Nefesh for a special Friday Shabbat together in person or online\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us on Zoom\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP for in person Shabbat\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNefesh Friday Night Shabbat services are on the first and third Fridays of the month – all are welcome! Bring a dessert to share. \n\n\n\nAt 6:30pm before Erev Shabbat Services\, we have Lai Lai: Learn and L’Chaim with Rabbi Aaron\, a chance to say kiddush\, toast with friends\, and do a little bit of prayer learning before the service. \n\n\n\nSign up for Lai Lai: Learn and L’Chaim by RSVPing for Shabbat \n\n\n\nIn Person Check in starts at 6:30pmLivestream opens at 6:55pmErev Shabbat Service starts at 7pmDessert Potluck Oneg follows the service \n\n\n\nLocation: St. Paul’s Commons\, 840 Echo Park Ave\, Los Angeles CA 90026 \n\n\n\nHealth & Safety: There will be indoor and limited outdoor seating. Masks are encouraged and at your discretion – please protect yourself and others! \n\n\n\nASL and Childcare provided. Nefesh provides an ASL interpreter at our Shabbat services. If there is no one in attendance either in person or remotely who needs ASL within the first 60 minutes of the service\, we will release the interpreter. We also provide closed captioning in person and online. If you want to follow the captions\, we suggest you grab a seat in the front row on the left section\, closest to the monitor. Speech and music are almost entirely amplified – there are moments in the service when you are invited to speak directly to the people sitting near you.  \n\n\n\nService animals are welcome; please leave other furry friends at home. \n\n\n\nParking: Garage parking is available with elevator access to the gathering space on Level 1\, where all surfaces are paved or carpeted. Please enter the garage at 850 Echo Park Avenue and press 001 to be buzzed in. Street level access is on Echo Park Ave by staircase (2 flights) or elevator. Biking\, carpooling\, walking\, etc. are also encouraged. NOTE: For the safety of our community\, please do not attempt to enter or exit through the back gate on Laguna Ave.    \n\n\n\nDon’t miss a Shabbat: Join the Nefesh mailing list for once-weekly updates
URL:https://www.nefeshla.org/event/nefesh-friday-shabbat-in-echo-park-47/
LOCATION:St Paul’s Commons\, 840 Echo Park Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90026\, United States
CATEGORIES:Shabbat
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SUMMARY:Nefesh Saturday Shabbat in Echo Park
DESCRIPTION:Come join Nefesh for a special Saturday Shabbat Morning Family Jam and Service together in person or on Online\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin our Saturday Shabbat Zoom\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP for in person Shabbat\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNefesh Shabbat Morning Services are on the second Saturdays of the month – all are welcome! \n\n\n\nIn Person Check in starts at 9amLivestream opens at 9:25am Family Jam starts at 9:30amShabbat Morning Service starts at 10amOneg follows the service \n\n\n\nLocation: St. Paul’s Commons\, 840 Echo Park Ave\, Los Angeles CA 90026 \n\n\n\nASL interpretation. Nefesh provides an ASL interpreter at our Shabbat services. If there is no one in attendance either in person or remotely who needs ASL within the first 60 minutes of the service\, we will release the interpreter. We also provide closed captioning in person and online. If you want to follow the captions\, we suggest you grab a seat in the front row on the left section\, closest to the monitor. Speech and music are almost entirely amplified – there are moments in the service when you are invited to speak directly to the people sitting near you. \n\n\n\nChildcare provided from 10am-12pm. Family Jam is a Shabbat morning service for young children and their families filled with prayers\, lively music\, and storytelling. Caregivers are warmly welcome to stay for the Shabbat Morning service while the kids do crafts and hang out until 12pm. \n\n\n\nHealth & Safety: There will be indoor and limited outdoor seating. Masks are encouraged indoors and at your discretion – please protect yourself and others!  \n\n\n\nParking & Accessibility: Garage parking is available with elevator access to the gathering space on Level 1\, where all surfaces are paved or carpeted. Please enter the garage at 850 Echo Park Avenue and press 001 to be buzzed in. Street level access is on Echo Park Ave by staircase (2 flights) or elevator. Biking\, carpooling\, walking\, etc. are also encouraged. NOTE: For the safety of our community\, please do not attempt to enter or exit through the back gate on Laguna Ave. \n\n\n\nASL interpretation will be provided at our Shabbat Family Jam on Saturday mornings. For those who would like to request interpretation for the entirety of the Shabbat morning service\, please reach out to Melissa Martin at melissa@nefeshla.org \n\n\n\nSpeech and music are almost entirely amplified – there are moments in the service when you are invited to speak directly to the people sitting near you. Please reach out to info@nefeshla.org with any accessibility questions and concerns. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss a Shabbat: Join the Nefesh mailing list for once-weekly updates
URL:https://www.nefeshla.org/event/nefesh-saturday-shabbat-in-echo-park-24/
LOCATION:St Paul’s Commons\, 840 Echo Park Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90026\, United States
CATEGORIES:Shabbat
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SUMMARY:Nefesh Friday Shabbat in Echo Park
DESCRIPTION:Come join Nefesh for a special Friday Shabbat together in person or online\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us on Zoom\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP for in person Shabbat\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNefesh Friday Night Shabbat services are on the first and third Fridays of the month – all are welcome! Bring a dessert to share. \n\n\n\nAt 6:30pm before Erev Shabbat Services\, we have Lai Lai: Learn and L’Chaim with Rabbi Aaron\, a chance to say kiddush\, toast with friends\, and do a little bit of prayer learning before the service. \n\n\n\nSign up for Lai Lai: Learn and L’Chaim by RSVPing for Shabbat \n\n\n\nIn Person Check in starts at 6:30pmLivestream opens at 6:55pmErev Shabbat Service starts at 7pmDessert Potluck Oneg follows the service \n\n\n\nLocation: St. Paul’s Commons\, 840 Echo Park Ave\, Los Angeles CA 90026 \n\n\n\nHealth & Safety: There will be indoor and limited outdoor seating. Masks are encouraged and at your discretion – please protect yourself and others! \n\n\n\nASL and Childcare provided. Nefesh provides an ASL interpreter at our Shabbat services. If there is no one in attendance either in person or remotely who needs ASL within the first 60 minutes of the service\, we will release the interpreter. We also provide closed captioning in person and online. If you want to follow the captions\, we suggest you grab a seat in the front row on the left section\, closest to the monitor. Speech and music are almost entirely amplified – there are moments in the service when you are invited to speak directly to the people sitting near you.  \n\n\n\nService animals are welcome; please leave other furry friends at home. \n\n\n\nParking: Garage parking is available with elevator access to the gathering space on Level 1\, where all surfaces are paved or carpeted. Please enter the garage at 850 Echo Park Avenue and press 001 to be buzzed in. Street level access is on Echo Park Ave by staircase (2 flights) or elevator. Biking\, carpooling\, walking\, etc. are also encouraged. NOTE: For the safety of our community\, please do not attempt to enter or exit through the back gate on Laguna Ave.    \n\n\n\nDon’t miss a Shabbat: Join the Nefesh mailing list for once-weekly updates
URL:https://www.nefeshla.org/event/nefesh-friday-shabbat-in-echo-park-45/
LOCATION:St Paul’s Commons\, 840 Echo Park Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90026\, United States
CATEGORIES:Shabbat
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SUMMARY:Nefesh Friday Shabbat in Echo Park
DESCRIPTION:Come join Nefesh for a special Friday Shabbat together in person or online\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us on Zoom\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP for in person Shabbat\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNefesh Friday Night Shabbat services are on the first and third Fridays of the month – all are welcome! Bring a dessert to share. \n\n\n\nAt 6:30pm before Erev Shabbat Services\, we have Lai Lai: Learn and L’Chaim with Rabbi Aaron\, a chance to say kiddush\, toast with friends\, and do a little bit of prayer learning before the service. \n\n\n\nSign up for Lai Lai: Learn and L’Chaim by RSVPing for Shabbat \n\n\n\nIn Person Check in starts at 6:30pmLivestream opens at 6:55pmErev Shabbat Service starts at 7pmDessert Potluck Oneg follows the service \n\n\n\nLocation: St. Paul’s Commons\, 840 Echo Park Ave\, Los Angeles CA 90026 \n\n\n\nHealth & Safety: There will be indoor and limited outdoor seating. Masks are encouraged and at your discretion – please protect yourself and others! \n\n\n\nASL and Childcare provided. Nefesh provides an ASL interpreter at our Shabbat services. If there is no one in attendance either in person or remotely who needs ASL within the first 60 minutes of the service\, we will release the interpreter. We also provide closed captioning in person and online. If you want to follow the captions\, we suggest you grab a seat in the front row on the left section\, closest to the monitor. Speech and music are almost entirely amplified – there are moments in the service when you are invited to speak directly to the people sitting near you.  \n\n\n\nService animals are welcome; please leave other furry friends at home. \n\n\n\nParking: Garage parking is available with elevator access to the gathering space on Level 1\, where all surfaces are paved or carpeted. Please enter the garage at 850 Echo Park Avenue and press 001 to be buzzed in. Street level access is on Echo Park Ave by staircase (2 flights) or elevator. Biking\, carpooling\, walking\, etc. are also encouraged. NOTE: For the safety of our community\, please do not attempt to enter or exit through the back gate on Laguna Ave.    \n\n\n\nDon’t miss a Shabbat: Join the Nefesh mailing list for once-weekly updates
URL:https://www.nefeshla.org/event/nefesh-friday-shabbat-in-echo-park-46/
LOCATION:St Paul’s Commons\, 840 Echo Park Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90026\, United States
CATEGORIES:Shabbat
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SUMMARY:Nefesh Pesach Morning Service
DESCRIPTION:Join Nefesh for a special morning Pesach Service. There will be a kosher for Passover potluck lunch afterwards!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP for in Pesach Morning Service and Potluck\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCheck in starts at 9:30amPesach Morning Service starts at 10amKosher for Passover potluck follows the service \n\n\n\nLocation: ON THE ROOF at The Commons – 3rd floor of the North Building. You can only access the 3rd floor via the Retreat Center elevator. St. Paul’s Commons\, 840 Echo Park Ave\, Los Angeles CA 90026 \n\n\n\nASL upon request. \n\n\n\nHealth & Safety: There will be indoor and limited outdoor seating. Masks are at your discretion – please protect yourself and others! \n\n\n\nParking & Accessibility: Garage parking is available with elevator access to the gathering space on Level 1\, where all surfaces are paved or carpeted. Please enter the garage at 850 Echo Park Avenue and press 001 to be buzzed in. Street level access is on Echo Park Ave by staircase (2 flights) or elevator. Biking\, carpooling\, walking\, etc. are also encouraged. NOTE: For the safety of our community\, please do not attempt to enter or exit through the back gate on Laguna Ave. \n\n\n\nSpeech and music are almost entirely amplified – there are moments in the service when you are invited to speak directly to the people sitting near you. Please reach out to Melissa melissa@nefeshla.org with any accessibility questions and concerns. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss a Shabbat: Join the Nefesh mailing list for once-weekly updates
URL:https://www.nefeshla.org/event/nefesh-pesach-morning-service-2/
LOCATION:St Paul’s Commons\, 840 Echo Park Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90026\, United States
CATEGORIES:Shabbat
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SUMMARY:Passover 5785
DESCRIPTION:We’ve put together this guide of resources to support your Passover 2025/5785. We hope that these suggestions help you to have a liberating and creative Passover. Chag Sameach! If you need to sell your Chametz\, or want to learn more about this tradition\, fill out this form here. Join us on 4/13 for Passover morning service and kosher for Passover potluck at 10am in Echo Park. Click here to sign up. \n\n\n\n— The Nefesh Team \n\n\n\nHaggadot\n\n\n\n\nFrom ReCustom/Haggadot.com:\n\n\n\n2023 Favorites Haggadah\n\n\n\nDayenu Climate Action Seder Supplement\n\n\n\nHuman Rights Haggadah\, Truah\n\n\n\nGarlic on the Seder Plate Haggadah insert\, Dori Midnight\n\n\n\nAn Acorn on the Seder Plate Haggadah insert\, Jews on Ohlone Land\n\n\n\nThe Kveller Haggadah for purchase in English and Spanish\n\n\n\nWomen’s Seder\n\n\n\nJQ International GLBT Haggadah\n\n\n\nPassover Meditation Guide\n\n\n\nA Haggadah for Justice\n\n\n\nA Brief History of Queer Haggadahs\, Alma\n\n\n\n\nCounting the Omer\n\n\n\n\nCounting the Omer: Seven weeks\, seven spiritual offerings with Rabbi Susan\, YouTube playlist \n\n\n\nRitualwell articles and offerings for counting the Omer\n\n\n\n\nJourneys and Jams\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNefesh Pesach Playlist: Music and podcasts\n\n\n\nJews of Color Initiative Passover Resource List\n\n\n\nRewind: Pesach\, Patience\, and Seinfeld-Era Memories of Matzah and MarorBobby Apperson\, Newish Jewish Nefesh Community\n\n\n\nOn Passover Night\, Let’s Relinquish Our Fear – My Jewish Learning\n\n\n\n\nWhere to Shop\n\n\n\n\nWestern Kosher: www.westernkosher.comTwo locations in LA; they deliver to most of Los Angeles area\n\n\n\n\n\nGelson’s: multiple locationsDecent selection of Kosher for Passover products and Kosher wine\n\n\n\n\nChildren and Families\n\n\n\n\nPassover + Social Justice + Puzzleswww.escapetheplagues.com\n\n\n\nPJ Library Passover for KidsLots of resources for families including music (also see below for kids music)\n\n\n\nDays United: Passover Box for Kids\n\n\n\nVirtual Passover Activities for Kids – 18 Doors \n\n\n\n11 Ways to Make a Passover Seder Fun for Kids – Parents.com\n\n\n\nA Rugrats Passover: Full cartoon episode – DailyMotion\n\n\n\nActivity from Kveller: Craft workshop for kids\, making afikomen bags March 23: Google Form to register\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChag Sameach!
URL:https://www.nefeshla.org/event/passover/
LOCATION:St Paul’s Commons\, 840 Echo Park Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90026\, United States
CATEGORIES:Shabbat
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SUMMARY:Nefesh Saturday Shabbat in Echo Park
DESCRIPTION:Come join Nefesh for a special Saturday Shabbat Morning Family Jam and Service together in person or on Online\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin our Saturday Shabbat Zoom\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP for in person Shabbat\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNefesh Shabbat Morning Services are on the second Saturdays of the month – all are welcome! \n\n\n\nIn Person Check in starts at 9amLivestream opens at 9:25am Family Jam starts at 9:30amShabbat Morning Service starts at 10amOneg follows the service \n\n\n\nLocation: St. Paul’s Commons\, 840 Echo Park Ave\, Los Angeles CA 90026 \n\n\n\nASL interpretation. Nefesh provides an ASL interpreter at our Shabbat services. If there is no one in attendance either in person or remotely who needs ASL within the first 60 minutes of the service\, we will release the interpreter. We also provide closed captioning in person and online. If you want to follow the captions\, we suggest you grab a seat in the front row on the left section\, closest to the monitor. Speech and music are almost entirely amplified – there are moments in the service when you are invited to speak directly to the people sitting near you. \n\n\n\nChildcare provided from 10am-12pm. Family Jam is a Shabbat morning service for young children and their families filled with prayers\, lively music\, and storytelling. Caregivers are warmly welcome to stay for the Shabbat Morning service while the kids do crafts and hang out until 12pm. \n\n\n\nHealth & Safety: There will be indoor and limited outdoor seating. Masks are encouraged indoors and at your discretion – please protect yourself and others!  \n\n\n\nParking & Accessibility: Garage parking is available with elevator access to the gathering space on Level 1\, where all surfaces are paved or carpeted. Please enter the garage at 850 Echo Park Avenue and press 001 to be buzzed in. Street level access is on Echo Park Ave by staircase (2 flights) or elevator. Biking\, carpooling\, walking\, etc. are also encouraged. NOTE: For the safety of our community\, please do not attempt to enter or exit through the back gate on Laguna Ave. \n\n\n\nASL interpretation will be provided at our Shabbat Family Jam on Saturday mornings. For those who would like to request interpretation for the entirety of the Shabbat morning service\, please reach out to Melissa Martin at melissa@nefeshla.org \n\n\n\nSpeech and music are almost entirely amplified – there are moments in the service when you are invited to speak directly to the people sitting near you. Please reach out to info@nefeshla.org with any accessibility questions and concerns. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss a Shabbat: Join the Nefesh mailing list for once-weekly updates
URL:https://www.nefeshla.org/event/nefesh-saturday-shabbat-in-echo-park-23/
LOCATION:St Paul’s Commons\, 840 Echo Park Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90026\, United States
CATEGORIES:Shabbat
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