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SUMMARY:Elul Spiritual Challenge 5786
DESCRIPTION:This Elul\, join Rabbi Susan Goldberg for 4 weeks of self-guided\, spiritual preparation for the upcoming High Holy Days.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign up for Elul Spiritual Challenge\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn the month of Elul\, which precedes Rosh Hashanah\, we have the opportunity to prepare for the meaningful experiences and possibilities of the High Holy Days. Our tradition asks us to engage in a cheshbon hanefesh\, an accounting of our souls. There are many ways to do so. \n\n\n\nJoin us for a special week by week series of video teachings and preparation practices\, The Elul Spiritual Challenge. We will begin on August 16th.  \n\n\n\nThis year’s focus of our practice is Showing Up (Zerizut). Zerizut means enthusiasm\, alacrity\, timeliness\, prompt willingness. The distillation of it is “showing up.” Let’s spend a month focusing on how we show up\, how we show up for ourselves\, for our beloveds\, for our community\, and for the world as a way to prepare for the year ahead\, and what will hopefully be a year full of showing up-ness in all the different ways. \n\n\n\nYou are encouraged to support your practice in chevruta/study/practice partnerships. You can opt to be paired with someone when you sign up OR enter the challenge with a partner of your choosing. Or choose to do it solo. \n\n\n\nWe will also have an optional zoom session with Rabbi Susan in the middle of the month to share how it is going and to ask any questions. All the details below:  \n\n\n\nSchedule: \n\n\n\nSunday\, August 16 — First ESC video released to students via email \n\n\n\nSunday\, August 23 — Second ESC video released to students via email \n\n\n\nThursday\, August 27 at 5pm — Optional Zoom Gathering for ESC students \n\n\n\nSunday\, August 30 — Third ESC video released to students via email \n\n\n\nSunday\, September 6 — Fourth ESC video released to students via email  \n\n\n\nPrice: \n\n\n\nSliding scale $36-54. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. \n\n\n\n*This year\, the month of Elul (the final month of the Jewish calendar\, year 5786) is from sundown on August 13th to Erev Rosh Hashanah on September 11th. 
URL:https://www.nefeshla.org/event/elul-spiritual-challenge-5786/
LOCATION:St Paul’s Commons\, 840 Echo Park Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90026\, United States
CATEGORIES:Shabbat
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Shacharit
DESCRIPTION:Both to meet a request from our community for more regular daily prayer practice\, and to create a supportive space for mourners who are saying Kaddish\, including Rabbi Susan and her family\, we have launched a weekly Tuesday Morning Shacharit Minyan. You can join in person at St. Paul’s Commons or on Zoom. \n\n\n\n\nSign Up for Tuesday Shacharit\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhen: Tuesdays from 9:15-10am \n\n\n\nWhere: Jonathan Daniels Room on the 2nd floor of the South Building at The Commons (840 Echo Park Avenue\, Los Angeles\, CA 90026) or on Zoom (details provided upon sign-up) \n\n\n\nWhat: We will gather for a brief Shacharit morning service to pray in community\, share some words\, and say Kaddish. We will need a minyan of 10 people for each gathering.  \n\n\n\nSuggested Contibution: $18-$36/per person\, no one turned away for lack of funds. \n\n\n\nHealth & Safety: Masks are encouraged if you are indoors but are not required. \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 or 850 Laguna Ave and press 001 to be buzzed in. Street level access is on Echo Park Ave by staircase (2 flights). 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 unless you have an accessibility issue. \n\n\n\nService animals are welcome; please leave other furry friends at home. \n\n\n\nPlease reach out to info@nefeshla.org with any accessibility questions and concerns.
URL:https://www.nefeshla.org/event/tuesday-shacharit-56/
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SUMMARY:Weekly Parsha Study
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Thursday at 7:30pm on Zoom for a study of the Parsha (Torah portion) of the week. Register below for the link! \n\n\n\n\nRSVP for Weekly Parsha Study on Zoom
URL:https://www.nefeshla.org/event/weekly-parsha-study-30/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260829T093000
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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 and fourth 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 10:10amOneg 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 from Echo Park or Laguna 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-21/
LOCATION:St Paul’s Commons\, 840 Echo Park Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90026\, United States
CATEGORIES:Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260830T103000
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SUMMARY:Kol Nidre Community Choir - Rehearsal #3
DESCRIPTION:Sign up for Kol Nidre Community Choir\n\n\n\n\nJoin this year’s Kol Nidre Community Choir! \n\n\n\nWith Elul comes one of our favorite Nefesh traditions: the Kol Nidre Community Choir. Sally will guide you through learning the language\, meaning\, melody and harmony of this beautiful Kol Nidre prayer\, along with the Avinu Malkeinu\, so that you can join us on the bima to sing them all together at our Kol Nidre/Erev Yom Kippur service on Sunday\, September 20. No experience required! \n\n\n\nThe choir will meet in person at The Commons in Echo Park on Sundays\, Aug 16\, Aug 23\, Aug 30 from 10:30am to 11:30am. There will be a fourth rehearsal date TBD. \n\n\n\nAttendance at all rehearsals is strongly recommended. If you won’t be able to attend one of the dates above or have any other questions\, please email Sally at dworskysally@gmail.com \n\n\n\nPhoto by Sam Comen. \n\n\n\nDate: Sundays\, Aug 16\, Aug 23\, Aug 30\, and one more date TBD. \n\n\n\nTime: 10:30am – 11:30am \n\n\n\nLocation: The Commons (840 Echo Park Ave.\, Los Angeles CA 90026)
URL:https://www.nefeshla.org/event/kol-nidre-community-choir-rehearsal-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260830T113000
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SUMMARY:Ruth Beaglehole: A Compassionate Guide to Parenting with Nonviolence
DESCRIPTION:RSVP for A Compassionate Guide to Parenting with Nonviolence\n\n\n\n\nMore than a year after Ruth’s passing\, we are grateful that a group of nonviolent parenting educators has been able to bring into the world a project that was so close to her heart: her guide\, A Compassionate Guide to Parenting with Nonviolence\, created by Ruth Beaglehole with Kim Pesenti. \n\n\n\nOn Ruth’s birthday\, we’ll gather to celebrate Ruth\, her life\, her work\, and this beautiful gift she left for all of us. \n\n\n\nFor those joining us in person\, we’ll celebrate potluck-style\, sharing food and community together as we honor Ruth and welcome her guide into the world. For those who can’t be there in person\, we’ll also have a Zoom option so you can join us from wherever you are. \n\n\n\nPlease RSVP below\, and indicate whether you’ll be attending in person or via Zoom. Your RSVP will help us know how many people to expect and make sure we have the appropriate space. Zoom information and additional event details will also be shared with registered guests in advance of August 30. \n\n\n\nFor those who would like to stay afterward\, a Nonviolent Communication Workshop led by Nefesh Kin Kathy Simon will follow from 1–4pm in the same space in The Commons. Separate RSVP is required for that\, please register for the Workshop here. \n\n\n\nPlease join us if you can. We’re really looking forward to gathering with old and new friends\, reconnecting\, celebrating Ruth’s birthday\, and sharing something she worked so lovingly to bring into the world. \n\n\n\nDate: Sunday\, August 30\, 2026 \n\n\n\nTime: 11:30am – 1:30pm PST \n\n\n\nLocation: The Commons (840 Echo Park Ave.\, Los Angeles CA 90026) and on Zoom (Link will be sent in advance of August 30) 
URL:https://www.nefeshla.org/event/ruth-beaglehole-a-compassionate-guide-to-parenting-with-nonviolence/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260830T130000
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SUMMARY:Showing Up for Hard Conversations with Kathy Simon
DESCRIPTION:Register for Showing Up for Hard Conversations\n\n\n\n\nApproaching potentially hard conversations with zerizut (energy\, alacrity\, readiness) \n\n\n\nIs there a conversation in your life that you are avoiding? Or a conversation you have had\, maybe more than once\, but it doesn’t go well? Elul is the perfect time to gain new skills\, and when possible\, to show up to try to repair disconnections and to start the new year fresh. The middah of zerizut\, Nefesh’s focus for this High Holy Days\, also comes to say: let’s get to it\, let’s do it\, let’s hasten to show up. \n\n\n\nIn this workshop\, we’ll learn new skills for showing up with zerizut for potentially hard conversations. Drawing from the teachings of Nonviolent Communication\, the workshop will offer support for finding new avenues to approach potentially difficult conversations\, including both large and small group work and time for private reflection. \n\n\n\nBecause so many of us have enjoyed her teaching over the years\, we’ve invited Kathy Simon\, Nefesh Kin from Oakland\, to be back with us. Please sign up with zerizut and to embody zerizut— we think you’ll be engaged\, invigorated\, and feel more resourced as we approach the new year. \n\n\n\nDate: Sunday\, August 30\, 2026 \n\n\n\nTime: 1pm – 4pm \n\n\n\nLocation: The Commons (840 Echo Park Ave.\, Los Angeles CA 90026)
URL:https://www.nefeshla.org/event/showing-up-for-hard-conversations-with-kathy-simon/
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Shacharit
DESCRIPTION:Both to meet a request from our community for more regular daily prayer practice\, and to create a supportive space for mourners who are saying Kaddish\, including Rabbi Susan and her family\, we have launched a weekly Tuesday Morning Shacharit Minyan. You can join in person at St. Paul’s Commons or on Zoom. \n\n\n\n\nSign Up for Tuesday Shacharit\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhen: Tuesdays from 9:15-10am \n\n\n\nWhere: Jonathan Daniels Room on the 2nd floor of the South Building at The Commons (840 Echo Park Avenue\, Los Angeles\, CA 90026) or on Zoom (details provided upon sign-up) \n\n\n\nWhat: We will gather for a brief Shacharit morning service to pray in community\, share some words\, and say Kaddish. We will need a minyan of 10 people for each gathering.  \n\n\n\nSuggested Contibution: $18-$36/per person\, no one turned away for lack of funds. \n\n\n\nHealth & Safety: Masks are encouraged if you are indoors but are not required. \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 or 850 Laguna Ave and press 001 to be buzzed in. Street level access is on Echo Park Ave by staircase (2 flights). 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 unless you have an accessibility issue. \n\n\n\nService animals are welcome; please leave other furry friends at home. \n\n\n\nPlease reach out to info@nefeshla.org with any accessibility questions and concerns.
URL:https://www.nefeshla.org/event/tuesday-shacharit-5/
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Shacharit
DESCRIPTION:Both to meet a request from our community for more regular daily prayer practice\, and to create a supportive space for mourners who are saying Kaddish\, including Rabbi Susan and her family\, we have launched a weekly Tuesday Morning Shacharit Minyan. You can join in person at St. Paul’s Commons or on Zoom. \n\n\n\n\nSign Up for Tuesday Shacharit\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhen: Tuesdays from 9:15-10am \n\n\n\nWhere: Jonathan Daniels Room on the 2nd floor of the South Building at The Commons (840 Echo Park Avenue\, Los Angeles\, CA 90026) or on Zoom (details provided upon sign-up) \n\n\n\nWhat: We will gather for a brief Shacharit morning service to pray in community\, share some words\, and say Kaddish. We will need a minyan of 10 people for each gathering.  \n\n\n\nSuggested Contibution: $18-$36/per person\, no one turned away for lack of funds. \n\n\n\nHealth & Safety: Masks are encouraged if you are indoors but are not required. \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 or 850 Laguna Ave and press 001 to be buzzed in. Street level access is on Echo Park Ave by staircase (2 flights). 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 unless you have an accessibility issue. \n\n\n\nService animals are welcome; please leave other furry friends at home. \n\n\n\nPlease reach out to info@nefeshla.org with any accessibility questions and concerns.
URL:https://www.nefeshla.org/event/tuesday-shacharit-6/
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SUMMARY:High Holy Days 5787 - Erev Rosh Hashanah
DESCRIPTION:Join Nefesh for Erev Rosh Hashanah\, Rosh Hashanah\, Kol Nidre & Yom Kippur Services in Los Angeles & online.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for Erev Rosh Hashanah\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n4:30-5:45pm — Vegetarian Potluck Community Dinner \n\n\n\n— Please bring a vegetarian dish to share! \n\n\n\n6-9pm — Erev Rosh Hashanah Service \n\n\n\n— Sermon: Rabbi Aaron Leven \n\n\n\n6-9pm — Childcare for 2-4 year olds (advance registration required) \n\n\n\n— Kids under 2 are welcome in childcare with parents/caretaker accompaniment. Drop off and pick up your kids at any time while the service is going on. All kids must be signed in and signed out by an authorized guardian. You will receive an additional mandatory information form for health & safety upon registration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhere: Founders Church of Religious Science (3281 W 6th St\, Los Angeles\, CA 90020) \n\n\n\nWhen: Friday\, September 11
URL:https://www.nefeshla.org/event/high-holy-days-5787-erev-rosh-hashanah/
LOCATION:St Paul’s Commons\, 840 Echo Park Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90026\, United States
CATEGORIES:Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260912T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260912T133000
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SUMMARY:High Holy Days 5787 - Rosh Hashanah Morning + Community Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Join Nefesh for Erev Rosh Hashanah\, Rosh Hashanah\, Kol Nidre & Yom Kippur Services in Los Angeles & online.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for Rosh Hashanah Morning + Community Lunch\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9am-1pm — Rosh Hashanah Morning Service \n\n\n\n— The new year is here. We greet her with intention as we explore what we want the year to hold for us. We return to what we hold most sacred\, the soul values that we grab and draw near.  \n\n\n\n— Sermon: Rabbi Susan Goldberg \n\n\n\n— Participatory Reflection and Discussion during the Service. \n\n\n\n9am-1pm — Childcare for 2-4 year olds (advance registration required) \n\n\n\n— Kids under 2 are welcome in childcare with parents/caretaker accompaniment.  \n\n\n\n— Drop off and pick up your kids at any time while the service is going on. All kids must be signed in and signed out by an authorized guardian.  \n\n\n\n— You will receive an additional mandatory information form for health & safety upon registration. \n\n\n\n10am-12:30pm — Service & Activities for TK-2nd graders \n\n\n\n— Our Family Jam-style service starts at 10am and will be followed by a slate of Happy Birthday to the World Activities. Parents and caretakers are very welcome at the service!  \n\n\n\n— For children under 5\, parent/caretaker accompaniment is required.  \n\n\n\n— Children will be escorted to the main service to participate in the Hakafah (Torah processional) and back to activities following its conclusion.  \n\n\n\n— Drop off and pick up your kids at any time while the service is going on. All kids must be signed in and signed out by an authorized guardian.  \n\n\n\n— You will receive an additional mandatory information form for health & safety upon registration. \n\n\n\n10am-12:30pm — Service & Activities for 3rd-7th graders \n\n\n\n— Throughout the morning\, kids in 3rd-7th grade will be engaged in Rosh Hashanah learning\, a Youth Service.  \n\n\n\n— Kids will be escorted to the main service to participate in the Hakafah (Torah processional) and back to activities following its conclusion.  \n\n\n\n— Drop off and pick up your kids at any time while the service is going on. All kids must be signed in and signed out by an authorized guardian.  \n\n\n\n— You will receive an additional mandatory information form for health & safety upon registration. \n\n\n\n12:30-1:30pm — Community Lunch \n\n\n\n— Vegetarian lunch starts immediately following the service while supplies last. There will be options to choose from on site\, including vegan and gluten free. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhere: Founders Church of Religious Science (3281 W 6th St\, Los Angeles\, CA 90020) \n\n\n\nWhen: Saturday\, September 12
URL:https://www.nefeshla.org/event/high-holy-days-5787-rosh-hashanah-morning-community-lunch/
LOCATION:St Paul’s Commons\, 840 Echo Park Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90026\, United States
CATEGORIES:Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260915T091500
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Shacharit
DESCRIPTION:Both to meet a request from our community for more regular daily prayer practice\, and to create a supportive space for mourners who are saying Kaddish\, including Rabbi Susan and her family\, we have launched a weekly Tuesday Morning Shacharit Minyan. You can join in person at St. Paul’s Commons or on Zoom. \n\n\n\n\nSign Up for Tuesday Shacharit\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhen: Tuesdays from 9:15-10am \n\n\n\nWhere: Jonathan Daniels Room on the 2nd floor of the South Building at The Commons (840 Echo Park Avenue\, Los Angeles\, CA 90026) or on Zoom (details provided upon sign-up) \n\n\n\nWhat: We will gather for a brief Shacharit morning service to pray in community\, share some words\, and say Kaddish. We will need a minyan of 10 people for each gathering.  \n\n\n\nSuggested Contibution: $18-$36/per person\, no one turned away for lack of funds. \n\n\n\nHealth & Safety: Masks are encouraged if you are indoors but are not required. \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 or 850 Laguna Ave and press 001 to be buzzed in. Street level access is on Echo Park Ave by staircase (2 flights). 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 unless you have an accessibility issue. \n\n\n\nService animals are welcome; please leave other furry friends at home. \n\n\n\nPlease reach out to info@nefeshla.org with any accessibility questions and concerns.
URL:https://www.nefeshla.org/event/tuesday-shacharit-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260916T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260916T210000
DTSTAMP:20260824T005102
CREATED:20260116T001629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T173443Z
UID:24488-1789579800-1789592400@www.nefeshla.org
SUMMARY:Laundry Love
DESCRIPTION:Laundry Love Sign up\n\n\n\n\nThis is volunteer-led\, monthly laundry help for those in need of this support at Luxe Laundry in Echo Park. We are very much looking for volunteers! \n\n\n\nDue to some price increases at our partner laundromat\, we are in need of monetary donations for Laundry Love. If you are able\, please donate HERE.  \n\n\n\nWhen: Every third Wednesday of the month\, 5:30pm to 9pm \n\n\n\nWhere: Luxe Laundry in Echo Park\, 1448 N Alvarado St\, Los Angeles\, CA 90026
URL:https://www.nefeshla.org/event/laundry-love-23/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260918T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260918T190000
DTSTAMP:20260824T005102
CREATED:20260803T232724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T005943Z
UID:25387-1789752600-1789758000@www.nefeshla.org
SUMMARY:Tashlich & Shabbat Shuva
DESCRIPTION:Come join Nefesh for Tashlich & Shabbat Shuva 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\n \n\n\n\nIn Person Check in starts at 5pmLivestream opens at 5:25pmService starts at 5:30pmDessert Potluck Oneg follows the service \n\n\n\n \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 840 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/tashlich-shabbat-shuva/
LOCATION:St Paul’s Commons\, 840 Echo Park Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90026\, United States
CATEGORIES:Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260920T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260920T210000
DTSTAMP:20260824T005102
CREATED:20260729T010555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T010559Z
UID:25341-1789927200-1789938000@www.nefeshla.org
SUMMARY:High Holy Days 5787 - Kol Nidre
DESCRIPTION:Join Nefesh for Erev Rosh Hashanah\, Rosh Hashanah\, Kol Nidre & Yom Kippur Services in Los Angeles & online.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for Kol Nidre
URL:https://www.nefeshla.org/event/high-holy-days-5787-kol-nidre/
LOCATION:St Paul’s Commons\, 840 Echo Park Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90026\, United States
CATEGORIES:Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260921T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260921T190000
DTSTAMP:20260824T005102
CREATED:20260729T010741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T010745Z
UID:25343-1789981200-1790017200@www.nefeshla.org
SUMMARY:High Holy Days 5787 - Yom Kippur Morning + Family Mincha + Yizkor & Nei'ilah
DESCRIPTION:Join Nefesh for Erev Rosh Hashanah\, Rosh Hashanah\, Kol Nidre & Yom Kippur Services in Los Angeles & online.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for Yom Kippur Morning + Family Mincha + Yizkor & Nei’ilah
URL:https://www.nefeshla.org/event/high-holy-days-5787-yom-kippur-morning-family-mincha-yizkor-neiilah/
LOCATION:St Paul’s Commons\, 840 Echo Park Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90026\, United States
CATEGORIES:Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T120000
DTSTAMP:20260824T005102
CREATED:20260803T233330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T233335Z
UID:25390-1790415000-1790424000@www.nefeshla.org
SUMMARY:Nefesh Sukkot Shabbat Morning
DESCRIPTION:Come join Nefesh for a special Sukkot 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 and fourth 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 9:30amSukkot Shabbat Morning Service starts at 10:10amOneg 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 from Echo Park or Laguna 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-sukkot-shabbat-morning/
LOCATION:St Paul’s Commons\, 840 Echo Park Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90026\, United States
CATEGORIES:Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260929T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260929T100000
DTSTAMP:20260824T005102
CREATED:20260803T223059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T223101Z
UID:25384-1790673300-1790676000@www.nefeshla.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday Shacharit
DESCRIPTION:Both to meet a request from our community for more regular daily prayer practice\, and to create a supportive space for mourners who are saying Kaddish\, including Rabbi Susan and her family\, we have launched a weekly Tuesday Morning Shacharit Minyan. You can join in person at St. Paul’s Commons or on Zoom. \n\n\n\n\nSign Up for Tuesday Shacharit\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhen: Tuesdays from 9:15-10am \n\n\n\nWhere: Jonathan Daniels Room on the 2nd floor of the South Building at The Commons (840 Echo Park Avenue\, Los Angeles\, CA 90026) or on Zoom (details provided upon sign-up) \n\n\n\nWhat: We will gather for a brief Shacharit morning service to pray in community\, share some words\, and say Kaddish. We will need a minyan of 10 people for each gathering.  \n\n\n\nSuggested Contibution: $18-$36/per person\, no one turned away for lack of funds. \n\n\n\nHealth & Safety: Masks are encouraged if you are indoors but are not required. \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 or 850 Laguna Ave and press 001 to be buzzed in. Street level access is on Echo Park Ave by staircase (2 flights). 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 unless you have an accessibility issue. \n\n\n\nService animals are welcome; please leave other furry friends at home. \n\n\n\nPlease reach out to info@nefeshla.org with any accessibility questions and concerns.
URL:https://www.nefeshla.org/event/tuesday-shacharit-8/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261021T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261021T210000
DTSTAMP:20260824T005102
CREATED:20260116T001658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T173506Z
UID:24490-1792603800-1792616400@www.nefeshla.org
SUMMARY:Laundry Love
DESCRIPTION:Laundry Love Sign up\n\n\n\n\nThis is volunteer-led\, monthly laundry help for those in need of this support at Luxe Laundry in Echo Park. We are very much looking for volunteers! \n\n\n\nDue to some price increases at our partner laundromat\, we are in need of monetary donations for Laundry Love. If you are able\, please donate HERE.  \n\n\n\nWhen: Every third Wednesday of the month\, 5:30pm to 9pm \n\n\n\nWhere: Luxe Laundry in Echo Park\, 1448 N Alvarado St\, Los Angeles\, CA 90026
URL:https://www.nefeshla.org/event/laundry-love-24/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261030T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261030T210000
DTSTAMP:20260824T005102
CREATED:20260320T001010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T001013Z
UID:24768-1793386800-1793394000@www.nefeshla.org
SUMMARY:Nefesh Shabbat Community Dinners
DESCRIPTION:SHABBAT COMMUNITY DINNERS – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS\n\n\n\n\nSign up to be a guest\n\n\n\n\nWhen a month has a fifth Friday\, we have a special night of Shabbat Community Dinners to deepen connections at Nefesh. It is a great opportunity for Nefesh Kin to host a Shabbat gathering with community members in your homes. Often\, newcomers to Nefesh find that attending these intimate gatherings is a less overwhelming way to get to know other community members than attending a Shabbat service. Or\, you might be a Nefesh veteran who wants to get better acquainted with people you see at every Shabbat service.   \n\n\n\nThe following are some frequently asked questions we’ve gotten about hosting a Shabbat Community Dinner. We hope this information will encourage you to host one of your own!  As always\, please feel free to reach out to Shelley Levine\, our Shabbat dinner coordinator\, at communitydinners@nefeshla.org.   \n\n\n\nThank you so much for making this meaningful offering for our community! \n\n\n\nHow do I go about hosting a dinner? Where do I sign up to host? \n\n\n\nYou can sign up to host a dinner HERE. All of the dates for the duration of the year are listed; you can sign up for just one date or as many as you like. \n\n\n\nWho do I invite to my dinner? What if I’m not comfortable with a lot of new people coming to my house? \n\n\n\nA great way to make the dinner enjoyable for you is to plan on inviting some guests of your own\, Nefesh-adjacent or otherwise. Then\, leave 1-4 seats at your table (or more\, as you’re comfortable with) for guests to sign up. These folks are really excited to join you. \n\n\n\nCan I offer my dinner to a particular affinity group\, such as a Young Families Shabbat or Queer Shabbat? \n\n\n\nYes! If you’d like to get a specific group of folks together\, just indicate this on the form when you sign up to host. This is a great way to meet folks with similar interests! \n\n\n\nAm I supposed to prepare the dinner myself?  \n\n\n\nIf you love cooking\, by all means\, feel free to cook the meal yourself! Alternatively\, if this feels like a burden\, you can opt to have the dinner be a potluck and communicate with your guests in advance of the dinner exactly what you’d like them to bring. \n\n\n\nIs there something specific I’m supposed to serve at Shabbat dinner? \n\n\n\nWhile you may have eaten a traditional Shabbat dinner of roast chicken\, you have free rein to choose whatever you’d like to serve. We typically encourage pescatarian or vegetarian meals\, but you are not limited to what you choose to offer. Be creative – maybe it’s a “Make Your Own Sushi Shabbat” or “Shabbat Pizza Party”. Endless possibilities! \n\n\n\nDoes the dinner I serve have to be kosher? \n\n\n\nNo\, you are not obligated to serve a kosher meal; however\, please be sensitive to the needs of your guests who do observe kosher dietary laws. If you have any questions about what is appropriate\, please reach out to Ellen for guidance. \n\n\n\nWhat if my guests are allergic to my pet? What if they have accessibility needs or food restrictions? \n\n\n\nEvery guest is asked to list any allergies to food or otherwise when they sign up\, and also to disclose what their food restrictions are. If you have a guest who is vegan\, you are not expected to prepare a fully vegan meal. Just be sure to have a couple of things on the menu that each guest can enjoy. Accessibility issues should please be named on your host sign up so that we can best accommodate both you and your guests. \n\n\n\nThis all sounds like fun\, but the thought of making dinner for a huge group of people sounds expensive! \n\n\n\nWe get it. In order to offset the costs\, Nefesh will reimburse you $10/guest after your dinner has occurred. Each guest makes a contribution before they attend\, and we’ve found that this offering also means fewer last-minute cancellations. \n\n\n\nDo I have to do all the traditional prayers? \n\n\n\nOnly if you want to. Many hosts light candles\, bless the wine and challah\, and offer a moment of reflection or gratitude. Feel free to adapt the rituals to your community’s vibe. \n\n\n\nI live in a small space—can I still host?Yes! Shabbat is about the spirit\, not the size. Guests can sit on cushions\, share plates\, or gather around a coffee table. Coziness creates connection. \n\n\n\nCan I co-host with a friend?Absolutely. Teaming up makes hosting easier and more fun. One person can cook while the other sets the vibe or leads the blessings.
URL:https://www.nefeshla.org/event/nefesh-shabbat-community-dinners-5/
CATEGORIES:Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261118T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261118T210000
DTSTAMP:20260824T005102
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T173526Z
UID:24492-1795023000-1795035600@www.nefeshla.org
SUMMARY:Laundry Love
DESCRIPTION:Laundry Love Sign up\n\n\n\n\nThis is volunteer-led\, monthly laundry help for those in need of this support at Luxe Laundry in Echo Park. We are very much looking for volunteers! \n\n\n\nDue to some price increases at our partner laundromat\, we are in need of monetary donations for Laundry Love. If you are able\, please donate HERE.  \n\n\n\nWhen: Every third Wednesday of the month\, 5:30pm to 9pm \n\n\n\nWhere: Luxe Laundry in Echo Park\, 1448 N Alvarado St\, Los Angeles\, CA 90026
URL:https://www.nefeshla.org/event/laundry-love-25/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261216T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261216T210000
DTSTAMP:20260824T005102
CREATED:20260116T001740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T173549Z
UID:24494-1797442200-1797454800@www.nefeshla.org
SUMMARY:Laundry Love
DESCRIPTION:Laundry Love Sign up\n\n\n\n\nThis is volunteer-led\, monthly laundry help for those in need of this support at Luxe Laundry in Echo Park. We are very much looking for volunteers! \n\n\n\nDue to some price increases at our partner laundromat\, we are in need of monetary donations for Laundry Love. If you are able\, please donate HERE.  \n\n\n\nWhen: Every third Wednesday of the month\, 5:30pm to 9pm \n\n\n\nWhere: Luxe Laundry in Echo Park\, 1448 N Alvarado St\, Los Angeles\, CA 90026
URL:https://www.nefeshla.org/event/laundry-love-26/
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