Nefesh

Nefesh Friday Shabbat in Echo Park
2025-02-07 18:30 - 21:00, 2025-01-17 18:30 - 21:00, 2025-01-03 18:30 - 21:00, 2024-12-20 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | St Paul’s Commons, 840 Echo Park Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90026, United States
Come join Nefesh for a special Friday Shabbat together in person or online

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Nefesh Friday Night Shabbat services are on the first and third Fridays of the month – all are welcome! Bring a dessert to share.

At 6:30pm before Erev Shabbat Services, we have Lai Lai: Learn and L’Chaim with Rabbi Aaron, a chance to say kiddush, toast with friends, and do a little bit of prayer learning before the service.

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In Person Check in starts at 6:30pmLivestream opens at 6:55pmErev Shabbat Service starts at 7pmDessert Potluck Oneg follows the service

Location: St. Paul’s Commons, 840 Echo Park Ave, Los Angeles CA 90026

Health & Safety: There will be indoor and limited outdoor seating. Masks are encouraged and at your discretion – please protect yourself and others!

ASL 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.

Service animals are welcome; please leave other furry friends at home.

Parking: Garage parking is available with elevator access to the gathering space on Level 1, where all surfaces are paved or carpeted. Please enter the garage at 850 Echo Park Avenue and press 001 to be buzzed in. Street level access is on Echo Park Ave by staircase (2 flights) or elevator. Biking, carpooling, walking, etc. are also encouraged. NOTE: For the safety of our community, please do not attempt to enter or exit through the back gate on Laguna Ave.

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Monthly Kaddish Minyan
2025-02-06 19:30 - 20:00, 2025-01-02 19:30 - 20:00
Monthly Kaddish Minyan on Zoom.

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Weekly Parsha Study with Rabbi Aaron
2025-02-06 12:00 - 13:15, 2025-01-23 12:00 - 13:15, 2025-01-16 12:00 - 13:15, 2025-01-09 12:00 - 13:15, 2025-01-02 12:00 - 13:15, 2024-12-19 12:00 - 13:15
Join Rabbi Aaron for a weekly lunch and learn every Thursday on the Parsha (Torah portion) of the week.

12pm on Thursdays at Mazal in Lincoln Heights, 110 N. San Fernando Rd., Los Angeles, CA 90031.

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Nefesh Intro to Judaism Class
2025-02-05 19:00 - 21:00
Join Rabbi Aaron for 20 sessions 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. Local folks will meet in person and we will make the class available over Zoom for folks joining us from out of town.

Class is full for 5785. Email melissa@nefeshla.org to inquire about the next cohort.

Immigration Teach in with Nefesh, CLUE + guests
2025-02-02 10:45 - 12:00
This event will focus on how we can help keep our neighbors who might be targeted by the incoming administration safe. We’ll hear from Deputy Director of UCLA’s Center for Immigration Law and Policy and Nefesh Kin, Talia Inlender, about how we got to this point in the immigration conversation and policy, and where we might be headed. We will also hear from Guillermo Torres, from CLUE, and Miry Whitehill, Nefesh Kin from Mirys List, on ways they are aiding asylum seekers in LA, and how we can assist. And Nefesh Kin Kayla Shore, from Hand in Hand, will share on aiding domestic care workers within our community. Connect with organizers and each other to build our network of support for the work ahead. We hope to see you there!

When: Sunday, February 2nd, 10:45am-12pm

This offering is now at capacity for in person, but you can still sign up for the Zoom.

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Makom
2025-02-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-01-26 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-01-11 10:00 - 12:00
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Nefesh Intro to Judaism Class
2025-01-29 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-01-22 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-01-15 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-01-08 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-18 19:00 - 21:00
Join Rabbi Aaron for 20 sessions 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).

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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. Local folks will meet in person and we will make the class available over Zoom for folks joining us from out of town.

When: Weekly on Wednesday Nights, 7:00-9:00pm (20 classes)

First class November 6th – Last class April 9th

Scheduled break will be included

*No Class: 11/27/24, 12/25/24, 1/1/25

Where: In person with Zoom option (we will record for folks who miss class)

St. Pauls Commons, South Building 2nd Floor (Conference Room & Jonathan Daniels)

840 Echo Park Ave, Los Angeles CA 90026

Parking & 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.

Pricing: Kin – $400 single / $600 couple | Non Kin – $600 single / $900 couple

Nefesh Kin: Supporting the Jewish Heart Zoom
2025-01-29 18:00 - 19:00
In an effort to create opportunities for connection and support among Nefesh Kin on being in hard conversations with friends and family around Israel Palestine, we are continuing our Monthly Drop-In Group over Zoom for those who have attended a Nefesh Israel Palestine Dialogue session in the past.

This will be a structured space for Kin to come together to process, share, and receive peer support about navigating the impact of ongoing developments in Israel Palestine and other difficult topics in US politics on themselves, their relationships, and their communities.

*Unlike most Nefesh gatherings, this one is for Kin only. The intention is to maximize folks accountability to each other as we approach difficult topics. If you want to discuss any of this further, please be in touch with Jordana Fraider (jfraider@nefeshla.org).

Time: 6 – 7pm

Location: On Zoom (This will be shared after you register)

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Singing with Sally
2025-01-26 10:45 - 12:00
All are welcome, no matter your experience level.

Learn new songs, niggunim, and familiar Nefesh favorites.

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Middot Practice Group
2025-01-19 10:00 - 11:30

Laundry Love
2025-01-15 17:30 - 21:00
Laundry Love

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Nefesh and our interfaith partners in Echo Park will begin Laundry Love on the evening of Wednesday, September 18. This 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!

Laundry Love first session at Luxe Laundry in Echo Park: Wednesday, September 18, 5:30pm, 1448 N Alvarado St, Los Angeles, CA 90026

Middot Connections Book Group
2025-01-13 19:00 - 20:30

Nefesh Saturday Shabbat in Echo Park
2025-01-11 09:30 - 12:00 | St Paul’s Commons, 840 Echo Park Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90026, United States
Come join Nefesh for a special Saturday Shabbat Morning Family Jam and Service together in person or on Online

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Nefesh Shabbat Morning Services are on the second Saturdays of the month – all are welcome!

In Person Check in starts at 9amLivestream opens at 9:25am Family Jam starts at 9:30amShabbat Morning Service starts at 10amOneg follows the service

Location: St. Paul’s Commons, 840 Echo Park Ave, Los Angeles CA 90026

ASL 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.

Childcare 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.

Health & Safety: There will be indoor and limited outdoor seating. Masks are encouraged indoors and at your discretion – please protect yourself and others!

Parking & Accessibility: Garage parking is available with elevator access to the gathering space on Level 1, where all surfaces are paved or carpeted. Please enter the garage at 850 Echo Park Avenue and press 001 to be buzzed in. Street level access is on Echo Park Ave by staircase (2 flights) or elevator. Biking, carpooling, walking, etc. are also encouraged. NOTE: For the safety of our community, please do not attempt to enter or exit through the back gate on Laguna Ave.

ASL 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

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. Please reach out to info@nefeshla.org with any accessibility questions and concerns.

Don’t miss a Shabbat: Join the Nefesh mailing list for once-weekly updates

Nefesh Shabbanukah Community Dinners
2024-12-27 19:00 - 21:00
Join Nefesh community members for a special Shabbat of Chanukah connection

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On the fourth Friday of each month, we have a special night of Shabbat Community Dinners to deepen connections developing at Nefesh.

This Shabbat of Chanukah, Nefesh is partnering with NuRoots to have Shabbanukah Community Dinners! It will be an opportunity to gather for the Shabbat of Chanukah with Nefesh community members in their homes. Sign up to let us know that you are looking for a Shabbanukah dinner to join. Once paired with a host, you will communicate with them directly; if your plans must change after being paired, please let your host know with at least 24 hours notice. Please note: There will be no in person Shabbat service that night. For questions, contact communitydinners@nefeshla.org.

Nefesh Kin: Israel Palestine Dialogues Orientation on Zoom
2024-12-19 19:00 - 20:00
In an effort to create opportunities for connection and support among Nefesh Kin in between our Israel Palestine dialogue gatherings, we are holding an orientation session over Zoom for those who would like to join future dialogue opportunites.

This will be a structured space for Kin to come together to process, share, and receive peer support about navigating the impact of ongoing developments in Israel Palestine on themselves, their relationships, and their communities.

*Unlike most Nefesh gatherings, this one is for Kin only. The intention is to maximize folks accountability to each other as we approach difficult topics. If you want to discuss any of this further, please be in touch with Jordana Fraider (jfraider@nefeshla.org).

Time: 7 – 8pm

Location: On Zoom (This will be shared after you register)

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