BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Nefesh - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Nefesh X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.nefeshla.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Nefesh REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250518T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250518T173000 DTSTAMP:20260501T221251 CREATED:20250507T020816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T024207Z UID:22926-1747584000-1747589400@www.nefeshla.org SUMMARY:Chevra Kadisha Text Study DESCRIPTION:With the launch of our new Nefesh Chevra Kadisha\, we invite you to join a Chevra Kadisha Text Study Session led by Sasha Perry and Nefesh Kin Julie Weinstein\, on Sunday\, March 23 at 4pm at The Commons in Echo Park. Together we will dive into text and liturgy study around death\, dying\, and the process of Tahara. Anyone can participate\, even if you haven’t joined the Nefesh Chevra Kadisha. Please RSVP to Ellen at ekennedy@nefeshla.org. URL:https://www.nefeshla.org/event/chevra-kadisha-text-study-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nefeshla.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Chevra-Kadisha.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250518T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250518T121500 DTSTAMP:20260501T221251 CREATED:20250321T215834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T215838Z UID:22805-1747565100-1747570500@www.nefeshla.org SUMMARY:Spring Mussar with Rabbi Susan Goldberg DESCRIPTION:Such times we are in! We are living in a moment of overlapping crisis with the possibility of profound change. Our ancestors navigated their own times of crisis and have wisdom to share. They are lovingly nudging us to grasp onto our deepest spiritual values\, the middot\, and allow them to guide us forward. We warmly welcome you to dive into the middot together in our Spring Mussar with Rabbi Susan. Mussar is Jewish wisdom perspective and a discipline of spiritual PRACTICES centered on our deepest values. \n\n\n\nThis series will focus on Emunah\, Faith\, Bitachon Trust\, Achreyut Responsibility and more. Together we will learn\, come to deeper awareness about our lives and engage in specific practices. This series is specifically designed for 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! Rabbi Susan’s brings her feminist\, queer\, and embodied approach to this wisdom tradition and spiritual discipline focused on growth and transformation within our inner lives\, relationships\, communities\, and the world around us. \n\n\n\n\nSign up for Spring Mussar\n\n\n\n\nWe meet in person in Eagle Rock and on Zoom on the first Sunday of the month starting in February from 10:45am-12:00pm. For Spring Mussar\, we ask that participants commit to the full series\, so we are not able to accommodate requests to join after the February 23rd class. URL:https://www.nefeshla.org/event/spring-mussar-with-rabbi-susan-goldberg-7/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nefeshla.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/mussar-5785-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250518T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250518T120000 DTSTAMP:20260501T221251 CREATED:20250304T165908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T165912Z UID:22747-1747562400-1747569600@www.nefeshla.org SUMMARY:Makom DESCRIPTION:Learn more about Makom URL:https://www.nefeshla.org/event/makom-55/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nefeshla.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Makom-5785-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250516T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250516T210000 DTSTAMP:20260501T221251 CREATED:20250303T181216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T194714Z UID:22737-1747420200-1747429200@www.nefeshla.org SUMMARY:Nefesh Friday Shabbat in Echo Park DESCRIPTION:Come join Nefesh for a special Friday Shabbat together in person or online\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us on Zoom\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP for in person Shabbat\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNefesh Friday Night Shabbat services are on the first and third Fridays of the month – all are welcome! Bring a dessert to share. \n\n\n\nAt 6:30pm before Erev Shabbat Services\, we have Lai Lai: Learn and L’Chaim with Rabbi Aaron\, a chance to say kiddush\, toast with friends\, and do a little bit of prayer learning before the service. \n\n\n\nSign up for Lai Lai: Learn and L’Chaim by RSVPing for Shabbat \n\n\n\nIn Person Check in starts at 6:30pmLivestream opens at 6:55pmErev Shabbat Service starts at 7pmDessert Potluck Oneg follows the service \n\n\n\nLocation: St. Paul’s Commons\, 840 Echo Park Ave\, Los Angeles CA 90026 \n\n\n\nHealth & Safety: There will be indoor and limited outdoor seating. Masks are encouraged and at your discretion – please protect yourself and others! \n\n\n\nASL and Childcare provided. Nefesh provides an ASL interpreter at our Shabbat services. If there is no one in attendance either in person or remotely who needs ASL within the first 60 minutes of the service\, we will release the interpreter. We also provide closed captioning in person and online. If you want to follow the captions\, we suggest you grab a seat in the front row on the left section\, closest to the monitor. Speech and music are almost entirely amplified – there are moments in the service when you are invited to speak directly to the people sitting near you. \n\n\n\nService animals are welcome; please leave other furry friends at home. \n\n\n\nParking: Garage parking is available with elevator access to the gathering space on Level 1\, where all surfaces are paved or carpeted. Please enter the garage at 850 Echo Park Avenue and press 001 to be buzzed in. Street level access is on Echo Park Ave by staircase (2 flights) or elevator. Biking\, carpooling\, walking\, etc. are also encouraged. NOTE: For the safety of our community\, please do not attempt to enter or exit through the back gate on Laguna Ave.    \n\n\n\nDon’t miss a Shabbat: Join the Nefesh mailing list for once-weekly updates URL:https://www.nefeshla.org/event/nefesh-friday-shabbat-in-echo-park-47/ LOCATION:St Paul’s Commons\, 840 Echo Park Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90026\, United States CATEGORIES:Shabbat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nefeshla.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250515T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250515T131500 DTSTAMP:20260501T221251 CREATED:20250318T190343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T190347Z UID:22749-1747310400-1747314900@www.nefeshla.org SUMMARY:Weekly Parsha Study with Rabbi Aaron DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Aaron for a weekly lunch and learn every Thursday on the Parsha (Torah portion) of the week.  \n\n\n\n12pm on Thursdays at Mazal in Lincoln Heights\, 110 N. San Fernando Rd.\, Los Angeles\, CA 90031. \n\n\n\n\nSign Up for Weekly Parsha Study URL:https://www.nefeshla.org/event/weekly-parsha-study-with-rabbi-aaron-62/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nefeshla.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/parsha-lincoln.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T120000 DTSTAMP:20260501T221251 CREATED:20250304T165809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T165813Z UID:22745-1746871200-1746878400@www.nefeshla.org SUMMARY:Makom DESCRIPTION:Learn more about Makom URL:https://www.nefeshla.org/event/makom-54/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nefeshla.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Makom-5785-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T120000 DTSTAMP:20260501T221251 CREATED:20250304T165450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T165456Z UID:22741-1746869400-1746878400@www.nefeshla.org SUMMARY:Nefesh Saturday Shabbat in Echo Park DESCRIPTION:Come join Nefesh for a special Saturday Shabbat Morning Family Jam and Service together in person or on Online\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin our Saturday Shabbat Zoom\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP for in person Shabbat\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNefesh Shabbat Morning Services are on the second Saturdays of the month – all are welcome! \n\n\n\nIn Person Check in starts at 9amLivestream opens at 9:25am Family Jam starts at 9:30amShabbat Morning Service starts at 10amOneg follows the service \n\n\n\nLocation: St. Paul’s Commons\, 840 Echo Park Ave\, Los Angeles CA 90026 \n\n\n\nASL interpretation. Nefesh provides an ASL interpreter at our Shabbat services. If there is no one in attendance either in person or remotely who needs ASL within the first 60 minutes of the service\, we will release the interpreter. We also provide closed captioning in person and online. If you want to follow the captions\, we suggest you grab a seat in the front row on the left section\, closest to the monitor. Speech and music are almost entirely amplified – there are moments in the service when you are invited to speak directly to the people sitting near you. \n\n\n\nChildcare provided from 10am-12pm. Family Jam is a Shabbat morning service for young children and their families filled with prayers\, lively music\, and storytelling. Caregivers are warmly welcome to stay for the Shabbat Morning service while the kids do crafts and hang out until 12pm. \n\n\n\nHealth & Safety: There will be indoor and limited outdoor seating. Masks are encouraged indoors and at your discretion – please protect yourself and others! \n\n\n\nParking & Accessibility: Garage parking is available with elevator access to the gathering space on Level 1\, where all surfaces are paved or carpeted. Please enter the garage at 850 Echo Park Avenue and press 001 to be buzzed in. Street level access is on Echo Park Ave by staircase (2 flights) or elevator. Biking\, carpooling\, walking\, etc. are also encouraged. NOTE: For the safety of our community\, please do not attempt to enter or exit through the back gate on Laguna Ave. \n\n\n\nASL interpretation will be provided at our Shabbat Family Jam on Saturday mornings. For those who would like to request interpretation for the entirety of the Shabbat morning service\, please reach out to Melissa Martin at melissa@nefeshla.org \n\n\n\nSpeech and music are almost entirely amplified – there are moments in the service when you are invited to speak directly to the people sitting near you. Please reach out to info@nefeshla.org with any accessibility questions and concerns. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss a Shabbat: Join the Nefesh mailing list for once-weekly updates URL:https://www.nefeshla.org/event/nefesh-saturday-shabbat-in-echo-park-24/ LOCATION:St Paul’s Commons\, 840 Echo Park Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90026\, United States CATEGORIES:Shabbat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nefeshla.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Saturday-Shabbat-Flyer-website.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250508T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250508T210000 DTSTAMP:20260501T221251 CREATED:20250318T185829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T185833Z UID:22790-1746730800-1746738000@www.nefeshla.org SUMMARY:Nefesh Adult B'nai Mitzvah Class DESCRIPTION:Class is full for 5785. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nLearn more about Nefesh Adult B’nai Mitzvah URL:https://www.nefeshla.org/event/nefesh-adult-bnai-mitzvah-class-6/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250508T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250508T131500 DTSTAMP:20260501T221251 CREATED:20250304T170259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T170303Z UID:22752-1746705600-1746710100@www.nefeshla.org SUMMARY:Weekly Parsha Study with Rabbi Aaron DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Aaron for a weekly lunch and learn every Thursday on the Parsha (Torah portion) of the week.  \n\n\n\n12pm on Thursdays at Mazal in Lincoln Heights\, 110 N. San Fernando Rd.\, Los Angeles\, CA 90031. \n\n\n\n\nSign Up for Weekly Parsha Study URL:https://www.nefeshla.org/event/weekly-parsha-study-with-rabbi-aaron-69/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nefeshla.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/parsha-lincoln.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250504T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250504T121500 DTSTAMP:20260501T221251 CREATED:20250416T011251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T025001Z UID:22881-1746355500-1746360900@www.nefeshla.org SUMMARY:In this Moment: A Trans and Ally Gathering and Teach In DESCRIPTION:Please join Nefesh for a day of gathering in community for Trans safety and solidarity \n\n\n\nIn this critical moment\, our Jewish community holds unique power to advocate for and be in solidarity with our trans\, nonbinary\, and intersex community members. Join us as we hear directly from the community about what’s needed—and how we can all step up to ensure safety\, dignity\, and justice for trans people everywhere. \n\n\n\nThis event will begin with an update on both legal status and healthcare access; how we got here and what we can expect\, provided by Nefesh community members who are lawyers and health care workers. We will then move into community circles: one for allies and parents lead by Nefesh kin\, and another for the trans\, nonbinary and intersex community lead by a trans therapist for support\, shared space\, and organizing. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to connecting with each other to build our network of support for the work ahead. We hope to see you there! \n\n\n\nWhen: Sunday\, May 4th 10:45am-12:15pm \n\n\n\nWhere: St. Be’s Church Parish Hall in Eagle Rock: 2109 Chickasaw Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA 90041 \n\n\n\nNOTE: St. Be’s is now also housing St. Mark’s of Altadena\, whose church burned down in the fires. They will be in the sanctuary on Sunday morning\, and we will be upstairs in the Parish Hall. The Parish Hall is up a flight of stairs\, which is a challenge for accessibility; so the event will also be on Zoom to provide greater accessibility (Zoom link sent once you register). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign Up URL:https://www.nefeshla.org/event/in-this-moment-a-trans-and-ally-gathering-and-teach-in/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nefeshla.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/trans-teach-in-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250504T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250504T123000 DTSTAMP:20260501T221251 CREATED:20250304T165644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T165648Z UID:22743-1746352800-1746361800@www.nefeshla.org SUMMARY:Makom DESCRIPTION:Learn more about Makom URL:https://www.nefeshla.org/event/makom-53/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nefeshla.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Makom-5785-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250502T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250502T210000 DTSTAMP:20260501T221251 CREATED:20250212T221336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T184513Z UID:22632-1746210600-1746219600@www.nefeshla.org SUMMARY:Nefesh Friday Shabbat in Echo Park DESCRIPTION:Come join Nefesh for a special Friday Shabbat together in person or online\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us on Zoom\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP for in person Shabbat\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNefesh Friday Night Shabbat services are on the first and third Fridays of the month – all are welcome! Bring a dessert to share. \n\n\n\nAt 6:30pm before Erev Shabbat Services\, we have Lai Lai: Learn and L’Chaim with Rabbi Aaron\, a chance to say kiddush\, toast with friends\, and do a little bit of prayer learning before the service. \n\n\n\nSign up for Lai Lai: Learn and L’Chaim by RSVPing for Shabbat \n\n\n\nIn Person Check in starts at 6:30pmLivestream opens at 6:55pmErev Shabbat Service starts at 7pmDessert Potluck Oneg follows the service \n\n\n\nLocation: St. Paul’s Commons\, 840 Echo Park Ave\, Los Angeles CA 90026 \n\n\n\nHealth & Safety: There will be indoor and limited outdoor seating. Masks are encouraged and at your discretion – please protect yourself and others! \n\n\n\nASL and Childcare provided. Nefesh provides an ASL interpreter at our Shabbat services. If there is no one in attendance either in person or remotely who needs ASL within the first 60 minutes of the service\, we will release the interpreter. We also provide closed captioning in person and online. If you want to follow the captions\, we suggest you grab a seat in the front row on the left section\, closest to the monitor. Speech and music are almost entirely amplified – there are moments in the service when you are invited to speak directly to the people sitting near you. \n\n\n\nService animals are welcome; please leave other furry friends at home. \n\n\n\nParking: Garage parking is available with elevator access to the gathering space on Level 1\, where all surfaces are paved or carpeted. Please enter the garage at 850 Echo Park Avenue and press 001 to be buzzed in. Street level access is on Echo Park Ave by staircase (2 flights) or elevator. Biking\, carpooling\, walking\, etc. are also encouraged. NOTE: For the safety of our community\, please do not attempt to enter or exit through the back gate on Laguna Ave.    \n\n\n\nDon’t miss a Shabbat: Join the Nefesh mailing list for once-weekly updates URL:https://www.nefeshla.org/event/nefesh-friday-shabbat-in-echo-park-45/ LOCATION:St Paul’s Commons\, 840 Echo Park Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90026\, United States CATEGORIES:Shabbat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nefeshla.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250501T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250501T200000 DTSTAMP:20260501T221251 CREATED:20250318T185634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T183814Z UID:22787-1746127800-1746129600@www.nefeshla.org SUMMARY:Monthly Kaddish Minyan DESCRIPTION:Monthly Kaddish Minyan on Zoom. \n\n\n\n\nSign Up for Monthly Kaddish Minyan URL:https://www.nefeshla.org/event/monthly-kaddish-minyan-24/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nefeshla.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250501T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250501T131500 DTSTAMP:20260501T221251 CREATED:20250304T170143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T170147Z UID:22750-1746100800-1746105300@www.nefeshla.org SUMMARY:Weekly Parsha Study with Rabbi Aaron DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Aaron for a weekly lunch and learn every Thursday on the Parsha (Torah portion) of the week.  \n\n\n\n12pm on Thursdays at Mazal in Lincoln Heights\, 110 N. San Fernando Rd.\, Los Angeles\, CA 90031. \n\n\n\n\nSign Up for Weekly Parsha Study URL:https://www.nefeshla.org/event/weekly-parsha-study-with-rabbi-aaron-68/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nefeshla.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/parsha-lincoln.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR