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SUMMARY:Passover Morning Service
DESCRIPTION:Come join Nefesh for a special Passover Morning Service together in person or on Online\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP for Passover Morning Service\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP for Passover Morning Service Zoom\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn Person Check in starts at 9:30am  \n\n\n\nZoom opens at 9:55amPassover Morning Service starts at 10amKosher for Passover Potluck follows the service (sign up to bring a dish here!) \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 holiday 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\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\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\nJoin the Nefesh mailing list for updates
URL:https://www.nefeshla.org/event/passover-morning-service/
LOCATION:St Paul’s Commons\, 840 Echo Park Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90026\, United States
CATEGORIES:Shabbat
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SUMMARY:The Wanderers: A Pre-Shabbat Passover Book Talk & Nosh
DESCRIPTION:RSVP for The Wanderers Book Talk & Nosh\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBefore Shabbat of Passover on April 3\, join us for a special pre-Shabbat Book Talk & Nosh with writer and Nefesh Kin and Board Member Daniela Gerson. She will read a passage from her new book “The Wanderers\,” followed by a discussion with Daniela\, Talia Inlender\, and Rabbi Susan about the themes of the book and its connections to Pesach. We’ll then enjoy some delicious matzo ball soup\, matzo with herring\, and vodka (while supplies last!)\, and head downstairs for Shabbat services. \n\n\n\nDaniela will sign copies of “The Wanderers.” You can purchase a copy via the RSVP link above by including an extra $30 in your suggested donation (profits of book sales will be donated to Nefesh and CLUE’s Detained Immigrant Bond Fund). \n\n\n\nAbout “The Wanderers” \n\n\n\nDaniela Gerson and her wife\, Talia Inlender\, met at a picnic in Los Angeles\, not knowing that 75 years earlier\, their grandparents had left homes only blocks away from each other in a small Polish town\, and fled east to Ukraine. The Gersons and the Inlenders would go on parallel odysseys of 5\,000 miles to survive the Holocaust—one that would\, after a deceitful loyalty test from Stalin\, put them on cattle cars to a Soviet Gulag\, years in limbo in Central Asia\, and would end\, after a decade on the run\, with new lives built on secrets and lies. \n\n\n\nPart genealogical detective story\, part gripping history\, part contemporary reporting on war-torn territories\, THE WANDERERS chronicles Daniela’s journey to unearth this past with her wife\, and reveal its echoes in still-contested lands from Ukraine to Israel. THE WANDERERS is a groundbreaking narrative history\, and a meditation on how a home left behind and a desperate journey to survive reverberates across borders andthrough generations. \n\n\n\nAbout Daniela Gerson \n\n\n\nDaniela Gerson is an award-winning immigration reporter whose work has appeared in outlets including The New York Times\, WNYC\, Der Spiegel\, and Financial Times. An associate professor of journalism at California State University\, Northridge and editor-at-large at Zócalo Public Square\, she previously co-founded Migratory Notes\, worked as a community engagement editor at the LA Times and as a staff immigration reporter for the New York Sun. Daniela lives in Los Angeles with her two children and wife\, an attorney specializing in immigrants’ rights. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDate: Friday\, April 3 \n\n\n\nTime: 5:30pm to 7pm (before Shabbat of Passover service) \n\n\n\nLocation: Echo Park Commons
URL:https://www.nefeshla.org/event/the-wanderers/
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SUMMARY:Shabbat of Passover in Echo Park
DESCRIPTION:Come join Nefesh for a special Friday Shabbat of Passover 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\n \n\n\n\nIn Person Check in starts at 6:30pmLivestream opens at 6:55pmShabbat of Passover Service starts at 7pmKosher for Passover Dessert 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 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/shabbat-of-passover-in-echo-park/
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-36/
LOCATION:CA
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T120000
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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 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-13/
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-41/
LOCATION:CA
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260415T210000
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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\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-18/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260416T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260416T204500
DTSTAMP:20260430T230430
CREATED:20260317T181805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T181808Z
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SUMMARY:Weekly Parsha Study
DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbinic Intern Sarah Livschitz every Thursday for a study of the Parsha (Torah portion) of the week.  \n\n\n\nEvery Thursday evening at 7:30pm on Zoom. 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-19/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260417T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260417T210000
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CREATED:20260311T010830Z
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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\n \n\n\n\nIn Person Check in starts at 6:30pmLivestream opens at 6:55pmErev Shabbat Service starts at 7pmDessert Potluck Oneg follows the serviceTisch follows the service upstairs in Jonathan Daniels \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/nefesh-friday-shabbat-in-echo-park-12/
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:20260417T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260417T220000
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SUMMARY:Tisch with Rabbi Aaron
DESCRIPTION:For those looking for more ways to sing\, learn\, and lean into some extra oneg Shabbat (enjoyment of Shabbat)\, join us for a tisch (Yiddish for table) at 9pm (following Erev Shabbat services) upstairs at the Commons! Rabbi Aaron will host all who are interested after services for more drashot (words of Torah)\, niggunim (songs without words)\, plus snacks and drinks (alcoholic and non). \n\n\n\nFor those who joined our tisch at last year’s Nefesh retreat\, you’ll recall how raucous it can get. Let other folks know this is a night not to be missed!
URL:https://www.nefeshla.org/event/tisch-with-rabbi-aaron-4/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260419T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260419T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T230430
CREATED:20251119T035528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T202015Z
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SUMMARY:Singing with Sally
DESCRIPTION:Sign Up for Singing with Sally\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJoin at any point in the series! Singing with Sally is a chance to deepen your relationship with the music and get more of that good feeling\, while exploring new harmonies and meeting new people. Anyone is welcome\, no matter your experience level. We’ll dig into familiar Nefesh repertoire\, and learn new songs\, prayers\, and niggunim. \n\n\n\nWhen: First Sundays from 10:30am-12pm \n\n\n\nWhere: St. Be’s\, 2109 Chickasaw Ave
URL:https://www.nefeshla.org/event/singing-with-sally-10/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260421T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260421T100000
DTSTAMP:20260430T230430
CREATED:20260330T200836Z
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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-42/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260423T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260423T204500
DTSTAMP:20260430T230430
CREATED:20260317T181903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T181906Z
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SUMMARY:Weekly Parsha Study
DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbinic Intern Sarah Livschitz every Thursday for a study of the Parsha (Torah portion) of the week.  \n\n\n\nEvery Thursday evening at 7:30pm on Zoom. 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-20/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T230430
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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 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-14/
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:20260426T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260426T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T230430
CREATED:20260211T222800Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Mussar (Session #3)
DESCRIPTION:We are living in BIG times — so much unfolding around us\, between us and in us. Our ancestors’ wisdom and practices\, passed down from generation to generation\, give us a compass to navigate our own times. The compass is the middot\, our deepest spiritual values\, values like Trust Bitachon\, Faith Emunah\, and Compassion Rachamim. They are a compass for us to navigate but they are not specific directions. We each have to find our own turn by turn directions and thank G!D we do not need to do that alone! \n\n\n\nCome and join us for Spring Mussar\, as we do this very thing together with the teaching and guidance of Rabbi Susan. Mussar is Jewish wisdom perspective and a discipline of spiritual PRACTICES centered on our deepest values. \n\n\n\nThis series will meet monthly and focus on Trust Bitachon\, Joy Simcha\, and Zerizut Enthusiasm. Together we will learn\, come to deeper awareness about our lives and engage in specific practices. This series is designed for both those who have studied Mussar before and those who have not. There will be an orientation for those who are new. You are welcome to invite others in your life who are needing a compass in these overwhelming times! \n\n\n\nRabbi Susan’s brings her creative\, feminist and embodied approach to Mussar and elevates a focus on growth and transformation within our inner lives\, relationships\, communities\, and the world around us. \n\n\n\nClasses are offered both in person and virtually\, and will involve text\, discussion\, journaling\, spiritual practices including some movement (for all bodies). \n\n\n\nPlease note: This series does not have a drop-in option for one class. We ask that you plan on committing to all four sessions with Rabbi Susan when you sign up to participate. \n\n\n\nWhen: Four Sundays: Feb 22\, Mar 22\, Apr 26 and May 31\, from 10:30am – 12pm \n\n\n\nWhere: St. Be’s (2109 Chickasaw Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA 90041) and on Zoom \n\n\n\nSuggested Participation Contributions for entire series:Kin – $72-144Non-Kin – $144-216 \n\n\n\nPlease reach out to info@nefeshla.org with any accessibility questions and concerns.
URL:https://www.nefeshla.org/event/spring-mussar-session-3/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260427T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260427T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T230430
CREATED:20251204T213034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T194334Z
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SUMMARY:Experienced Mussar Book Group: "Changing the World from the Inside Out" (Meeting 5)
DESCRIPTION:RSVP for Mussar Book Group\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor those experienced in middot study\, please join Nefesh Kin co-facilitators Eve Rubell and Tessa Milman on a deep dive into the book “Changing the World From the Inside Out” by David Jaffe\, an inspiring and accessible guide\, drawn from Jewish wisdom\, for building the inner qualities necessary to work effectively for social justice. The book emphasizes introspection\, understanding motivations\, and using moral qualities to improve the world\, integrating Mussar literature and practice. \n\n\n\nThis offering will meet on Zoom. Additional dates: January 11\, February 15\, March 15\, April 27. \n\n\n\nYou can purchase the book HERE or at many other online book retailers. \n\n\n\nDates: December 14\, January 11\, February 15\, March 15\, April 27 \n\n\n\nTime: 10am to 11:30am PST \n\n\n\nLocation: On Zoom only (Link will be sent after you register) \n\n\n\nSuggested Contribution: $18-$36 sliding scale
URL:https://www.nefeshla.org/event/experienced-mussar-book-group-changing-the-world-from-the-inside-out-meeting-5/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260428T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260428T100000
DTSTAMP:20260430T230430
CREATED:20260330T201108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T201111Z
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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-43/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260429T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260429T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T230430
CREATED:20260415T203532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T203536Z
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SUMMARY:Adult B'nai Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Adult B’nai Mitzvah Info Session Sign Up\n\n\n\n\nAt the request of many from the Nefesh community\, we’re putting together another cohort of Adult B’nai students — the third cohort in Nefesh’s history! \n\n\n\nFor Jewish adults who have not already had a b’nai mitzvah at 13\, this is an incredible opportunity\, starting this summer\, to work alongside our clergy over an 8 to 12 month period\, culminating in an adult B’nai Mitzvah ceremony. \n\n\n\nJoin us for a Zoom info session on Wednesday\, April 29 to learn more details about this beautiful and fulfilling ritual. Sign up for the Zoom via the button above. \n\n\n\nWhen: Wednesday\, April 29\, 7:30 to 8:30pm \n\n\n\nWhere: On Zoom (you will receive the Zoom link after registering via the button above).
URL:https://www.nefeshla.org/event/adult-bnai-info-session/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260430T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260430T204500
DTSTAMP:20260430T230430
CREATED:20260317T181957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T181959Z
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SUMMARY:Weekly Parsha Study
DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbinic Intern Sarah Livschitz every Thursday for a study of the Parsha (Torah portion) of the week.  \n\n\n\nEvery Thursday evening at 7:30pm on Zoom. 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-21/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260501T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260501T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T230430
CREATED:20260328T004630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T004633Z
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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\n \n\n\n\nIn Person Check in starts at 6:30pmLivestream opens at 6:55pmErev Shabbat Service starts at 7pmDessert Potluck Oneg follows the serviceTisch follows the service upstairs in Jonathan Daniels \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/nefesh-friday-shabbat-in-echo-park-13/
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:20260503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260503T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T230430
CREATED:20260331T215313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T221556Z
UID:24852-1777802400-1777809600@www.nefeshla.org
SUMMARY:Nefesh Makom Open House
DESCRIPTION:RSVP for Nefesh Makom Open House\n\n\n\n\nLooking for a soulful\, creative\, and inclusive Jewish education for your child? Join us for a morning of connection\, music\, and learning\, and see what makes Nefesh’s Makom a community like no other. This is a wonderful opportunity to ask questions\, meet current families\, and see how we weave Jewish tradition into a modern\, vibrant tapestry for our kids. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect:— Get a true feel for the Makom experience through a morning of interactive programming.— Join us for Family Jam to experience the joy and rhythm of our communal song and prayer.— If you are bringing children\, ages 2-10\, they will be required to stay in childcare. \n\n\n\nMeet the Team:Engage in conversation with Rabbi Yechiel\, Director of Youth Education and Rabbi Susan\, Founding Rabbi of Nefesh. \n\n\n\nWhen: Sunday\, May 3\, 10am to 12pm (please arrive by 9:45am for check-in). \n\n\n\nWhere: Eagle Rock (address and directions provided upon RSVP). \n\n\n\nPlease RSVP by April 26.
URL:https://www.nefeshla.org/event/nefesh-makom-open-house/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260503T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260503T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T230430
CREATED:20251119T035909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T234524Z
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SUMMARY:Singing with Sally
DESCRIPTION:Sign Up for Singing with Sally\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJoin at any point in the series! Singing with Sally is a chance to deepen your relationship with the music and get more of that good feeling\, while exploring new harmonies and meeting new people. Anyone is welcome\, no matter your experience level. We’ll dig into familiar Nefesh repertoire\, and learn new songs\, prayers\, and niggunim. \n\n\n\nWhen: First Sundays from 10:30am-12pm \n\n\n\nWhere: St. Be’s\, 2109 Chickasaw Ave
URL:https://www.nefeshla.org/event/singing-with-sally-11/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260505T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260505T100000
DTSTAMP:20260430T230430
CREATED:20260424T233256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T233259Z
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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-44/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T211500
DTSTAMP:20260430T230430
CREATED:20260401T222447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T222449Z
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SUMMARY:Intro to Rabbinic Literature (Class #1)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up for Intro to Rabbinic Literature with Rabbi Aaron\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJoin Rabbi Aaron and other members of the Nefesh community for Intro to Rabbinic Literature\, a four week exploration of tefillah (prayer). Each week the class will study texts from different eras and forms of rabbinic literature: Mishnah\, Gemara\, Midrash\, and Halakha. \n\n\n\nThrough a combination of chevruta learning (studying texts with a partner) and shiur (class/lecture)\, this class will be an opportunity to deepen your familiarity with classical Jewish texts\, expand your personal prayer practice\, and form new relationships with members of the Nefesh community. \n\n\n\nThis class will take place in person at The Commons in Echo Park. \n\n\n\nIn the weeks that lead up to our celebration of Shavuot\, a holiday where we celebrate receiving Torah at Sinai\, what better way to prepare than by studying some Torah! No background knowledge necessary. Looking forward to learning together! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhen: Wednesdays\, May 6\, 13\, 20\, 27 at 7pm \n\n\n\nWhere: The Commons in Echo Park (840 Echo Park Ave.)
URL:https://www.nefeshla.org/event/intro-to-rabbinic-literature-class-1/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260507T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260507T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T230430
CREATED:20260327T224902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T024241Z
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SUMMARY:Come Together: A Night of Nefesh Joy
DESCRIPTION:Tickets & More Info\n\n\n\nCan’t come? Donate here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nCome Together: A Night of Nefesh Joy will be a celebration of music and community that reflects the heart of Nefesh through song\, connection\, and kavod (honor) to those who represent our deepest values. \n\n\n\nWhere: Barnsdall Gallery Theatre\, 4800 Hollywood Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA 90027 \n\n\n\nWhen: Thursday\, May 7 \n\n\n\n\n5:30pm: Honoree Reception (Invite Only)\n\n\n\n6:30pm: Doors\n\n\n\n7:00pm: Concert\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nParking: Barnsdall is a public park\, so there is free parking\, but it’s very limited and available to anyone. We strongly recommend that you take a rideshare (Uber or Lyft) if at all possible. If you drive\, you can park in the following locations: \n\n\n\n\n– The park’s lower lot just inside the entrance on Hollywood Blvd.\n\n\n\n– The public lot on Vermont between Hollywood and Barnsdall Ave.\n\n\n\n– On the street\n\n\n\n– There is (very little) parking up the hill on the Upper Road – we ask that unless you have accessibility needs\, you prioritize the lower lot. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThere will be a shuttle at the base of the hill in the lower lot to take folks up from the street level to the park. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhat to Wear: Dress to feel fabulous! This is a night of celebration and we encourage you to wear something that illuminates your inner sparkle. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur Honorees\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nZackary Drucker — Nefesh Board member\, acclaimed filmmaker\, and powerful advocate for trans rights\, whose creative and moral vision continues to expand what justice and belonging can look like. \n\n\n\nDavid Meltzer — Psychiatrist and philanthropist\, whose quiet generosity and commitment to healing strengthen the Nefesh community in profound ways. \n\n\n\nGuillermo Torres — Immigration Program Director of Clergy and Laity United\, a steadfast and inspiring advocate for immigrants in our city\, and a long-time partner in Nefesh’s interfaith justice work\, whose deep solidarity and leadership anchor our values in action. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Artists\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured performers include Duvid Swirsky\, Sally Dworsky\, the Nefesh Band\, special guests Alexandra Grey and Charlie Hickey\, and our emcee Cassandra James. We know that a big part of Nefesh is that profound musical encounter every time you come to services. This concert is going to be an expansion on that experience\, and undeniably special. \n\n\n\nHere’s what you can expect: \n\n\n\n— an acoustic set featuring new songs from Duvid and Sally\, as well as songs from their other projects. \n\n\n\n— a guest appearance from singer-songwriter Charlie Hickey and Philip Krohnengold. \n\n\n\n— a stunning\, soulful set from Alexandra Gray\, who you will know from Empire and Transparent. \n\n\n\n— we’ll close the night with a set from The Nefesh Band\, playing Nefesh classics as well as special songs from other musicians in the band\, including Ari Herstand and Leah Zeger. \n\n\n\n— all emceed by the fabulous Cassandra James (General Hospital)\, guiding us through the night with grace. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHost Committee and Sponsors\n\n\n\n(in formation)AnonymousYuval Bar-ZemerElissa Barrett* & Josh GershickPatricia & Jeffrey BaumNancy Berman & Alan BlochLoren Bloch & Ping HoStephanie Davis & Will SlocombeJosh & Meredyth DeightonMichele DeRosa & Mark StruninThe Feingold Eaton FamilySteve FraiderJaime Gesundheit\, ConnectorPam & Evan KaizerJoshua Joy Kamensky & Heather Joy RosenbergBernard & Susan KaminsPiper KaminsAlex Kargher & Danielle Sebring\, Community BuilderRebecca Lehrer & Neil AlgerPaula & Barry LittAnnie & Bill MacomberPaula Manzanedo* & Dan SchmitMarie Mazzone & David IsraeliJulia Meltzer & David ThorneJoseph Meltzer & Michele AsselinThe Miller FamilySylvia* & Benjamin PazTali Pressman* & Phillip HolmesElsa RamoDan Raz & Christopher LammLisa & Len RosenfeldTannaz Sassooni* \n\n\n\n*Come Together Working Group \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Guest Bios\n\n\n\nAlexandra Grey known musically as  Alëxandra is a versatile actress\, singer\, and songwriter known for her breakout role as Melody Barnes\, a pop singer\, on season six of the hit FOX music drama series Empire. She also released several singles for the show’s soundtrack under Hollywood Records. A talented performer\, Grey has opened for artists like Jordin Sparks\, Zara Larsson\, and Kesha. She made history as the first transgender performer to headline the Encores production of The Life at New York City Center\, a Broadway musical directed by Billy Porter\, marking a groundbreaking moment in its 28-year history. Alongside her acting career in Transparent\, The Resident\, and How to Get Away with Murder\, she continues to break boundaries in the entertainment industry. Her work has earned her the cover of Gaytimes\, Out Magazine\, and features in Variety\, Deadline\, and Forbes\, celebrating her advocacy and accomplishments as a proud trans woman of color. \n\n\n\nCassandra James is an artist and healer\, a survivor and pioneer. A third culture kid\, Cassandra is proudly Asian-American and was raised in Canada. She returned to her birthplace of California in 2017 where she began her film and TV career. She is most known as the first trans woman to recur on daytime television\, portraying Dr. Terry Randolph on the long-running soap “General Hospital”. She also recurred in the critically acclaimed HBO series “Sort Of”. She also co-wrote\, executive produced and starred in her deeply personal short film “Claude” which screened at 8 festivals\, including the Female Filmmakers Festival Berlin where “Claude” was awarded the Unique Female Voice Award. In 2023 the Human Rights Campaign gave Cassandra their Visibility Award for her contribution to representation in media. Cassandra James is a champion of Liberation. Her deepest desire is to reflect Light and Love into a world in pain\, to be the change we are so desperately seeking. Cassandra believes in Mother Nature and the power of the Divine Feminine as the pathway to our collective\, collaborative Liberation.
URL:https://www.nefeshla.org/event/come-together-a-night-of-nefesh-joy/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Community,Fundraising,Social Justice,Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:Weekly Parsha Study
DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbinic Intern Sarah Livschitz every Thursday for a study of the Parsha (Torah portion) of the week.  \n\n\n\nEvery Thursday evening at 7:30pm on Zoom. 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-18/
LOCATION:CA
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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-15/
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-45/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260513T190000
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SUMMARY:Intro to Rabbinic Literature (Class #2)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up for Intro to Rabbinic Literature with Rabbi Aaron\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJoin Rabbi Aaron and other members of the Nefesh community for Intro to Rabbinic Literature\, a four week exploration of tefillah (prayer). Each week the class will study texts from different eras and forms of rabbinic literature: Mishnah\, Gemara\, Midrash\, and Halakha. \n\n\n\nThrough a combination of chevruta learning (studying texts with a partner) and shiur (class/lecture)\, this class will be an opportunity to deepen your familiarity with classical Jewish texts\, expand your personal prayer practice\, and form new relationships with members of the Nefesh community. \n\n\n\nThis class will take place in person at The Commons in Echo Park. \n\n\n\nIn the weeks that lead up to our celebration of Shavuot\, a holiday where we celebrate receiving Torah at Sinai\, what better way to prepare than by studying some Torah! No background knowledge necessary. Looking forward to learning together! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhen: Wednesdays\, May 6\, 13\, 20\, 27 at 7pm \n\n\n\nWhere: The Commons in Echo Park (840 Echo Park Ave.)
URL:https://www.nefeshla.org/event/intro-to-rabbinic-literature-class-2/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260515T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260515T210000
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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\n \n\n\n\nIn Person Check in starts at 6:30pmLivestream opens at 6:55pmErev Shabbat Service starts at 7pmDessert Potluck Oneg follows the serviceTisch follows the service upstairs in Jonathan Daniels \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/nefesh-friday-shabbat-in-echo-park-14/
LOCATION:St Paul’s Commons\, 840 Echo Park Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90026\, United States
CATEGORIES:Shabbat
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