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SUMMARY:Shemot Parsha Study
DESCRIPTION:Sign Up for Shemot Parsha Study\n\n\n\n\nThis series will explore the book of Shemot (Exodus) – which tells our collective journey of leaving Egypt – through traditional text study. We will then take time to reflect on\, write and share our personal journeys. At the end of the series\, we will each have a book of our personal journey that can sit alongside our book of collective journeys.
URL:https://www.nefeshla.org/event/shemot-parsha-study-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260128T190000
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SUMMARY:Nefesh Intro to Judaism Class
DESCRIPTION: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).  \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. Local folks will meet in person and we will make the class available over Zoom for folks joining us from out of town. \n\n\n\nClass is full for 5786. Email Melissa@nefeshla.org to inquire about registration for 5787.
URL:https://www.nefeshla.org/event/nefesh-intro-to-judaism-class-31/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260127T091500
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Shacharit
DESCRIPTION:Starting May 13\, 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 are launching 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\nHere are the details: \n\n\n\nWhen: Tuesday 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 (additional details below)What: 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. What is Shacharit? \n\n\n\nPlease sign up for as many dates as you would like to participate. \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-31/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260125T100000
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SUMMARY:Beginner Mussar Book Group: "Everyday Holiness" (Meeting 3)
DESCRIPTION:RSVP for Mussar Book Group\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor those of us who are just beginning our journey of studying Mussar\, we warmly invite you to join a book group facilitated by Nefesh Kin Joel Kushner on the book “Everyday Holiness: The Spiritual Path of Mussar” by Alan Morinis. Mussar is an illuminating\, approachable\, and highly practical set of teachings for cultivating personal growth and spiritual realization in the midst of day-to-day life. This book is an accessible and inspiring introduction to this Jewish spiritual path. \n\n\n\nThis offering will meet from 10 – 11:15am on Zoom.  \n\n\n\nYou can purchase the book here or at many other online retailers. \n\n\n\nThis offering will meet on Zoom.  \n\n\n\nYou can purchase the book HERE or at many other online book retailers. \n\n\n\nDates: December 21\, January 4\, January 25\, February 8. \n\n\n\nTime: 10am to 11:15am 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/beginner-mussar-book-group-everyday-holiness-meeting-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T133000
DTSTAMP:20260501T022112
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Avi Dabush
DESCRIPTION:RSVP for Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Avi Dabush\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Rabbi Avi Dabush\, executive director of New Israel Fund flagship grantee Rabbis for Human Rights\, for a conversation about how we apply Jewish tradition towards activism for a better Israel and Palestine. A survivor of the October 7 massacre on Kibbutz Nirim\, Rabbi Dabush leads with empathy and nuance through RHR’s work challenging settler violence in the West Bank through protective presence during the harvest season\, interfaith dialogue\, and humanitarian relief programs. \n\n\n\nAbout Rabbi Avi Dabush \n\n\n\nRabbi Avi Dabush is the director of NIF Grantee Rabbis for Human Rights\, an inter-denominational movement in Israel promoting human rights and an end to the occupation of the West Bank–spreading awareness of the situation and motivated by the Jewish believe that every person was made in the image of God. Avi was born in southern Israel to a religious\, right-wing\, Mizrahi family. Over the last two decades he has been involved in and has led several social organizations and movements\, including the Negev Council and the Movement of the Peripheries\, and was one of the organizers of the Equality March in 2016 and 2022. Avi also worked for Shatil-NIF for several years. He is the author of the book The Periphery Rebellion and a regular op-ed contributor for Haaretz and Israel Hayom. Avi was recently ordained at Beit Midrash for Israeli Rabbis\, holds an MA in organizational sociology from Ben Gurion University of the Negev and is a graduate of the Heschel Institute Sustainability Leadership. \n\n\n\nDate: Saturday\, January 24 \n\n\n\nTime: 12:30 to 1:30pm (following Shabbat Morning service) \n\n\n\nLocation: Echo Park Commons \n\n\n\nChildcare will be available for the duration of the Lunch and Learn.
URL:https://www.nefeshla.org/event/lunch-and-learn-with-rabbi-avi-dabush/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T120000
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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-8/
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:20260122T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260122T204500
DTSTAMP:20260501T022112
CREATED:20260106T194347Z
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SUMMARY:Shemot Parsha Study
DESCRIPTION:Sign Up for Shemot Parsha Study\n\n\n\n\nThis series will explore the book of Shemot (Exodus) – which tells our collective journey of leaving Egypt – through traditional text study. We will then take time to reflect on\, write and share our personal journeys. At the end of the series\, we will each have a book of our personal journey that can sit alongside our book of collective journeys.
URL:https://www.nefeshla.org/event/shemot-parsha-study-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260121T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T022112
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T194830Z
UID:24151-1769022000-1769029200@www.nefeshla.org
SUMMARY:Nefesh Intro to Judaism Class
DESCRIPTION: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).  \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. Local folks will meet in person and we will make the class available over Zoom for folks joining us from out of town. \n\n\n\nClass is full for 5786. Email Melissa@nefeshla.org to inquire about registration for 5787.
URL:https://www.nefeshla.org/event/nefesh-intro-to-judaism-class-30/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260121T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260121T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T022112
CREATED:20251219T232259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T232301Z
UID:24359-1769016600-1769029200@www.nefeshla.org
SUMMARY:Laundry Love
DESCRIPTION:Laundry Love \n\n\n\n\nSign 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-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260120T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260120T100000
DTSTAMP:20260501T022112
CREATED:20251029T193055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T193057Z
UID:24147-1768900500-1768903200@www.nefeshla.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday Shacharit
DESCRIPTION:Starting May 13\, 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 are launching 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\nHere are the details: \n\n\n\nWhen: Tuesday 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 (additional details below)What: 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. What is Shacharit? \n\n\n\nPlease sign up for as many dates as you would like to participate. \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-30/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260116T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260116T220000
DTSTAMP:20260501T022112
CREATED:20260107T003318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T003320Z
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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) on Friday\, January 16 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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260116T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T022112
CREATED:20251029T192549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T010030Z
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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 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/nefesh-friday-shabbat-in-echo-park-7/
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:20260115T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260115T204500
DTSTAMP:20260501T022112
CREATED:20260106T194311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T022521Z
UID:24387-1768505400-1768509900@www.nefeshla.org
SUMMARY:Shemot Parsha Study
DESCRIPTION:Sign Up for Shemot Parsha Study\n\n\n\n\nThis series will explore the book of Shemot (Exodus) – which tells our collective journey of leaving Egypt – through traditional text study. We will then take time to reflect on\, write and share our personal journeys. At the end of the series\, we will each have a book of our personal journey that can sit alongside our book of collective journeys.
URL:https://www.nefeshla.org/event/shemot-parsha-study/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260114T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T022112
CREATED:20251029T194751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T194754Z
UID:24152-1768417200-1768424400@www.nefeshla.org
SUMMARY:Nefesh Intro to Judaism Class
DESCRIPTION: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).  \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. Local folks will meet in person and we will make the class available over Zoom for folks joining us from out of town. \n\n\n\nClass is full for 5786. Email Melissa@nefeshla.org to inquire about registration for 5787.
URL:https://www.nefeshla.org/event/nefesh-intro-to-judaism-class-29/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260113T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260113T100000
DTSTAMP:20260501T022112
CREATED:20251029T193024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T193026Z
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Shacharit
DESCRIPTION:Starting May 13\, 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 are launching 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\nHere are the details: \n\n\n\nWhen: Tuesday 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 (additional details below)What: 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. What is Shacharit? \n\n\n\nPlease sign up for as many dates as you would like to participate. \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-29/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260111T113000
DTSTAMP:20260501T022112
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SUMMARY:Experienced Mussar Book Group: "Changing the World from the Inside Out" (Meeting 2)
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 19. \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 19 \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-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T133000
DTSTAMP:20260501T022112
CREATED:20251217T005654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T190946Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn with Molly Rysman: "Homelessness in LA\, Housing Justice & Jewish Values"
DESCRIPTION:RSVP for Lunch & Learn with Molly Rysman\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is our role as Jewish people in working toward housing justice? How does our unique relationship to land allow us to understand homelessness in Los Angeles? Join us to learn about homelessness and housing justice and discuss how we can work collectively to build a more just LA. \n\n\n\nAbout Molly Rysman \n\n\n\nMolly Rysman (she/her) has spent over twenty years working to ensure that solutions to homelessness are grounded in principles of housing\, racial and economic justice. She has over 15 years of experience working in deep partnership with people with lived experience of homelessness. Molly is helping to stand up Los Angeles County’s new Department of Homeless Services and Housing\, which launches January 1\, 2026. She will be serving as the Department’s Director of System Coordination and Engagement. She has previously served as the Chief Program Officer for the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority\, one of the largest Continua of Care in the United States\, and as the Senior Homeless and Housing Deputy for Los Angeles County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl. She served as the Los Angeles Director for Corporation for Supportive Housing\, where she launched the CSH Speak Up program. In 2017 Molly was awarded a Stanton Fellowship\, which allowed her to create the Reframing Homeless Solutions project and co-host the Housing Justice LA podcast. Molly started her career as a Peer Advocate at a homeless youth drop-in center. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDate: Saturday\, January 10 \n\n\n\nTime: 12:30 to 1:30pm (following Shabbat Morning service) \n\n\n\nLocation: Echo Park Commons
URL:https://www.nefeshla.org/event/lunch-learn-with-molly-rysman-homelessness-in-la-housing-justice-jewish-values/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T123000
DTSTAMP:20260501T022112
CREATED:20251029T195504Z
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SUMMARY:Makom
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about Makom
URL:https://www.nefeshla.org/event/makom-9/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T022112
CREATED:20251218T192918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T231250Z
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SUMMARY:Shabbat Shemot with Community Naming Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Come join Nefesh for a special Saturday Shabbat Morning Family Jam and Service (with a Community Naming Ceremony) 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\n\nSign up for Naming Ceremony\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-7/
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:20260108T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260108T204500
DTSTAMP:20260501T022112
CREATED:20251219T232950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T022454Z
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SUMMARY:Shemot Parsha Study
DESCRIPTION:Sign Up for Shemot Parsha Study\n\n\n\n\nThis series will explore the book of Shemot (Exodus) – which tells our collective journey of leaving Egypt – through traditional text study. We will then take time to reflect on\, write and share our personal journeys. At the end of the series\, we will each have a book of our personal journey that can sit alongside our book of collective journeys.
URL:https://www.nefeshla.org/event/weekly-parsha-study-9/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260107T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260107T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T022112
CREATED:20251029T194713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T194715Z
UID:24153-1767812400-1767819600@www.nefeshla.org
SUMMARY:Nefesh Intro to Judaism Class
DESCRIPTION: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).  \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. Local folks will meet in person and we will make the class available over Zoom for folks joining us from out of town. \n\n\n\nClass is full for 5786. Email Melissa@nefeshla.org to inquire about registration for 5787.
URL:https://www.nefeshla.org/event/nefesh-intro-to-judaism-class-28/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260106T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260106T100000
DTSTAMP:20260501T022112
CREATED:20251029T192702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T192955Z
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Shacharit
DESCRIPTION:Starting May 13\, 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 are launching 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\nHere are the details: \n\n\n\nWhen: Tuesday 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 (additional details below)What: 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. What is Shacharit? \n\n\n\nPlease sign up for as many dates as you would like to participate. \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-28/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260104T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260104T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T022112
CREATED:20251119T034920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T034922Z
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SUMMARY:Singing with Sally
DESCRIPTION:Sign Up for Singing with Sally\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAll are welcome\, no matter your experience level. Learn new songs\, prayers\, niggunim\, and familiar Nefesh favorites. \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-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260104T111500
DTSTAMP:20260501T022112
CREATED:20251204T224404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T225000Z
UID:24275-1767520800-1767525300@www.nefeshla.org
SUMMARY:Beginner Mussar Book Group: "Everyday Holiness" (Meeting 2)
DESCRIPTION:RSVP for Mussar Book Group\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor those of us who are just beginning our journey of studying Mussar\, we warmly invite you to join a book group facilitated by Nefesh Kin Joel Kushner on the book “Everyday Holiness: The Spiritual Path of Mussar” by Alan Morinis. Mussar is an illuminating\, approachable\, and highly practical set of teachings for cultivating personal growth and spiritual realization in the midst of day-to-day life. This book is an accessible and inspiring introduction to this Jewish spiritual path. \n\n\n\nThis offering will meet from 10 – 11:15am on Zoom.  \n\n\n\nYou can purchase the book here or at many other online retailers. \n\n\n\nThis offering will meet on Zoom.  \n\n\n\nYou can purchase the book HERE or at many other online book retailers. \n\n\n\nDates: December 21\, January 4\, January 25\, February 8. \n\n\n\nTime: 10am to 11:15am 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/beginner-mussar-book-group-everyday-holiness-meeting-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260102T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260102T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T022112
CREATED:20251029T192331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T202302Z
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SUMMARY:Nefesh Erev 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 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/nefesh-friday-shabbat-in-echo-park-6/
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:20251223T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251223T100000
DTSTAMP:20260501T022112
CREATED:20251024T184202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T184204Z
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Shacharit
DESCRIPTION:Starting May 13\, 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 are launching 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\nHere are the details: \n\n\n\nWhen: Tuesday 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 (additional details below)What: 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. What is Shacharit? \n\n\n\nPlease sign up for as many dates as you would like to participate. \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-27/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251221T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251221T213000
DTSTAMP:20260501T022112
CREATED:20251114T222411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T194047Z
UID:24192-1766343600-1766352600@www.nefeshla.org
SUMMARY:The Leviathan in the Room: A Storytelling Event featuring Chanukah Tales You've Never Heard
DESCRIPTION:RSVP for The Leviathan in the Room\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn the darkest night of the year\, the Winter Solstice\, we will gather for a candlelit evening of storytelling\, laughter\, song\, and ritual. You are invited to share lesser-known Chanukah tales — be it personal stories (a la The Moth)\, parables from midrash\, or re-interpreted classics — shared through any kind of creative expression: song\, narrative\, poem\, dramatization\, dance. See below for some creative prompts and inspiration. \n\n\n\nAnd because no one can listen to stories on an empty stomach\, we will share food in the style of la merenda\, a potluck dinner from the Sephardic tradition served on the last night of Chanukah. \n\n\n\nThemes to explore\, stories to investigate:– Bravery\, miracles\, religious freedom\, rededication– A story from you or your family’s lived experience of Chanukah– Check out this resource of Chanukah and solstice stories for inspiration from Nefesh Tikkun Organizer Sasha Perry \n\n\n\nGot a story or song you’d like to share? Or just interested in coming to listen? Fill out this registration form by Shabbat on Friday\, December 12 and let us know what you are planning\, if applicable. \n\n\n\nPlease bring a vegetarian dish or dessert to share. \n\n\n\nThis experience is part of Infinite Light\, NuRoots’ citywide Hanukkah festival\, December 14–22. Discover more at nuroots.org/infinitelight. \n\n\n\nPlease note photography will take place at this event and let us know if you have any questions. \n\n\n\nDate: Sunday\, December 21st \n\n\n\nTime: 7pm \n\n\n\nLocation: The Rooftop Terrace at St. Paul’s Commons\, 840 Echo Park Ave\, Los Angeles CA 90026 \n\n\n\nSuggested Contribution: $12-$18 (no one will be turned away for lack of funds)
URL:https://www.nefeshla.org/event/the-leviathan-in-the-room-a-storytelling-event-featuring-chanukah-tales-youve-never-heard/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251221T111500
DTSTAMP:20260501T022112
CREATED:20251204T200743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T225033Z
UID:24253-1766311200-1766315700@www.nefeshla.org
SUMMARY:Beginner Mussar Book Group: "Everyday Holiness"
DESCRIPTION:RSVP for Mussar Book Group\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor those of us who are just beginning our journey of studying Mussar\, we warmly invite you to join a book group facilitated by Nefesh Kin Joel Kushner on the book “Everyday Holiness: The Spiritual Path of Mussar” by Alan Morinis. Mussar is an illuminating\, approachable\, and highly practical set of teachings for cultivating personal growth and spiritual realization in the midst of day-to-day life. This book is an accessible and inspiring introduction to this Jewish spiritual path. \n\n\n\nThis offering will meet from 10 – 11:15am on Zoom.  \n\n\n\nYou can purchase the book here or at many other online retailers. \n\n\n\nThis offering will meet on Zoom.  \n\n\n\nYou can purchase the book HERE or at many other online book retailers. \n\n\n\nDates: December 21\, January 4\, January 25\, February 8. \n\n\n\nTime: 10am to 11:15am 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/beginner-mussar-book-group-everyday-holiness/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251219T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T022112
CREATED:20251024T215605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T171646Z
UID:24114-1766170800-1766178000@www.nefeshla.org
SUMMARY:Shabbat of Chanukah 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 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/nefesh-friday-shabbat-in-echo-park-5/
LOCATION:St Paul’s Commons\, 840 Echo Park Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90026\, United States
CATEGORIES:Shabbat
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SUMMARY:Weekly Parsha Study
DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbinic Intern Sarah Livschitz for a weekly lunch and learn every Thursday on the Parsha (Torah portion) of the week.  \n\n\n\n2pm 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-8/
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