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SUMMARY:Parsha Study in the Sukkah – Sukkot 5787
DESCRIPTION:SIGN UP FOR PARSHA STUDY IN THE SUKKAH\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJoin us on the Commons’ rooftop for a special Sukkot edition of our Parsha Study\, led by Rabbinic Intern Karry Taylor! \n\n\n\nWhen: Thurs\, October 1\, 7:30pm \n\n\n\nWhere: St. Paul’s Commons\, 840 Echo Park Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA 90026
URL:https://www.nefeshla.org/event/parsha-study-in-the-sukkah-sukkot-5787/
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SUMMARY:Simchat Torah Service and Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Sign up for Simchat Torah in person\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJoin us at St. Paul’s Commons in Echo Park for a Simchat Torah service and celebration. \n\n\n\nTorah reading\, Torah unrolling\, songs\, prayers\, dancing\, and MORE! \n\n\n\nWhen: Saturday\, October 3\, 7pm \n\n\n\nWhere: St. Paul’s Commons\, 840 Echo Park Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA 90026
URL:https://www.nefeshla.org/event/simchat-torah-service-and-celebration/
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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\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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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/
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SUMMARY:Nefesh Intro to Judaism Class
DESCRIPTION:Register for Intro to Judaism 5787\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Rabbi Aaron for 20 classes as we dive into Jewish learning together. We will engage with primary texts\, ritual\, prayer\, Jewish history\, and culture while engaging with some of Nefesh’s core Middot (Jewish values). In addition to gathering for weekly Wednesday evening classes\, there will be opportunities to gather as a cohort to celebrate Shabbat and holidays throughout the year. This is an in-person offering only. \n\n\n\nAt the core of our learning will be a commitment to understanding multiple experiences of Jewish identity. Whether you are looking to deepen your own Jewish learning\, are seeking conversion\, or are just curious to learn more about Jewish theologies\, practices\, and life\, this is a space for you. Jews have always been a multiethnic\, multiracial\, and multicultural people\, and this class will bring a wide range of voices\, both formally and informally\, to our learning approach. \n\n\n\nIn addition to gathering for weekly Wednesday evening classes\, there will be opportunities to gather as a cohort to celebrate Shabbat and holidays throughout the year.  \n\n\n\nWhen: \n\n\n\nWeekly on Wednesday Nights\, 7:00-9:15pm (20 classes) \n\n\n\nStarting November 4\, 2026. Last Class will be April 7\, 2027. \n\n\n\nScheduled break will be included \n\n\n\n*No Class: Nov 25\, Dec 23\, Dec 30. \n\n\n\nWhere: \n\n\n\nIn person at St. Pauls Commons\, South Building 2nd Floor (Conference Room & Jonathan Daniels) \n\n\n\n840 Echo Park Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA 90026 (Google Map) \n\n\n\nParking & Accessibility: \n\n\n\nGarage 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\nPricing: \n\n\n\nKin – $400 single / $600 couple \n\n\n\nNon Kin – $700 single / $1000 couple \n\n\n\nA $200 deposit is required at registration to secure your spot in the class. We will reach out to you with a payment plan if you put a deposit down at this time\, but you are also welcome to pay for the class in full below. This deposit is non-refundable and non-transferrable. \n\n\n\nAt Nefesh\, no one is turned away for lack of funds. If you are interested in taking the class but the cost is a barrier\, please be in touch with Melissa (melissa@nefeshla.org). Payment plans are also available.
URL:https://www.nefeshla.org/event/nefesh-intro-to-judaism-class/
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SUMMARY:Nefesh Intro to Judaism Class
DESCRIPTION:Register for Intro to Judaism 5787\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Rabbi Aaron for 19 classes as we dive into Jewish learning together. We will engage with primary texts\, ritual\, prayer\, Jewish history\, and culture while engaging with some of Nefesh’s core Middot (Jewish values). In addition to gathering for weekly Wednesday evening classes\, there will be opportunities to gather as a cohort to celebrate Shabbat and holidays throughout the year. This is an in-person offering only. \n\n\n\nAt the core of our learning will be a commitment to understanding multiple experiences of Jewish identity. Whether you are looking to deepen your own Jewish learning\, are seeking conversion\, or are just curious to learn more about Jewish theologies\, practices\, and life\, this is a space for you. Jews have always been a multiethnic\, multiracial\, and multicultural people\, and this class will bring a wide range of voices\, both formally and informally\, to our learning approach. \n\n\n\nIn addition to gathering for weekly Wednesday evening classes\, there will be opportunities to gather as a cohort to celebrate Shabbat and holidays throughout the year.  \n\n\n\nWhen: \n\n\n\nWeekly on Wednesday Nights\, 7:00-9:15pm (19 classes) \n\n\n\nStarting November 4\, 2026. Last Class will be April 7\, 2027. \n\n\n\nScheduled break will be included \n\n\n\n*No Class: Nov 25\, Dec 23\, Dec 30. \n\n\n\nWhere: \n\n\n\nIn person at St. Pauls Commons\, South Building 2nd Floor (Conference Room & Jonathan Daniels) \n\n\n\n840 Echo Park Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA 90026 (Google Map) \n\n\n\nParking & Accessibility: \n\n\n\nGarage 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\nPricing: \n\n\n\nKin – $400 single / $600 couple \n\n\n\nNon Kin – $700 single / $1000 couple \n\n\n\nA $200 deposit is required at registration to secure your spot in the class. We will reach out to you with a payment plan if you put a deposit down at this time\, but you are also welcome to pay for the class in full below. This deposit is non-refundable and non-transferrable. \n\n\n\nAt Nefesh\, no one is turned away for lack of funds. If you are interested in taking the class but the cost is a barrier\, please be in touch with Melissa (melissa@nefeshla.org). Payment plans are also available.
URL:https://www.nefeshla.org/event/nefesh-intro-to-judaism-class-2/
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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\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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SUMMARY:Nefesh Intro to Judaism Class
DESCRIPTION:Register for Intro to Judaism 5787\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Rabbi Aaron for 19 classes as we dive into Jewish learning together. We will engage with primary texts\, ritual\, prayer\, Jewish history\, and culture while engaging with some of Nefesh’s core Middot (Jewish values). In addition to gathering for weekly Wednesday evening classes\, there will be opportunities to gather as a cohort to celebrate Shabbat and holidays throughout the year. This is an in-person offering only. \n\n\n\nAt the core of our learning will be a commitment to understanding multiple experiences of Jewish identity. Whether you are looking to deepen your own Jewish learning\, are seeking conversion\, or are just curious to learn more about Jewish theologies\, practices\, and life\, this is a space for you. Jews have always been a multiethnic\, multiracial\, and multicultural people\, and this class will bring a wide range of voices\, both formally and informally\, to our learning approach. \n\n\n\nIn addition to gathering for weekly Wednesday evening classes\, there will be opportunities to gather as a cohort to celebrate Shabbat and holidays throughout the year.  \n\n\n\nWhen: \n\n\n\nWeekly on Wednesday Nights\, 7:00-9:15pm (19 classes) \n\n\n\nStarting November 4\, 2026. Last Class will be April 7\, 2027. \n\n\n\nScheduled break will be included \n\n\n\n*No Class: Nov 25\, Dec 23\, Dec 30. \n\n\n\nWhere: \n\n\n\nIn person at St. Pauls Commons\, South Building 2nd Floor (Conference Room & Jonathan Daniels) \n\n\n\n840 Echo Park Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA 90026 (Google Map) \n\n\n\nParking & Accessibility: \n\n\n\nGarage 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\nPricing: \n\n\n\nKin – $400 single / $600 couple \n\n\n\nNon Kin – $700 single / $1000 couple \n\n\n\nA $200 deposit is required at registration to secure your spot in the class. We will reach out to you with a payment plan if you put a deposit down at this time\, but you are also welcome to pay for the class in full below. This deposit is non-refundable and non-transferrable. \n\n\n\nAt Nefesh\, no one is turned away for lack of funds. If you are interested in taking the class but the cost is a barrier\, please be in touch with Melissa (melissa@nefeshla.org). Payment plans are also available.
URL:https://www.nefeshla.org/event/nefesh-intro-to-judaism-class-3/
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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\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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