We are living in BIG times — so much unfolding around us, between us and in us. Our ancestors' wisdom and practices, passed down from generation to generation, give us a compass to navigate our own times. The compass is the middot, our deepest spiritual values, values like Trust Bitachon, Faith Emunah, and Compassion Rachamim. […]
For 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 […]
Both to meet a request from our community for more regular daily prayer practice, and to create a supportive space for mourners who are saying Kaddish, including Rabbi Susan and her family, we have launched a weekly Tuesday Morning Shacharit Minyan. You can join in person at St. Paul's Commons or on Zoom. When: Tuesdays […]
At the request of many from the Nefesh community, we’re putting together another cohort of Adult B’nai students — the third cohort in Nefesh’s history! For Jewish adults who have not already had a b’nai mitzvah at 13, this is an incredible opportunity, starting this summer, to work alongside our clergy over an 8 to 12 month period, […]
Join Rabbinic Intern Sarah Livschitz every Thursday for a study of the Parsha (Torah portion) of the week. Every Thursday evening at 7:30pm on Zoom. Register below for the link!
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Looking for a soulful, creative, and inclusive Jewish education for your child? Join us for a morning of connection, music, and learning, and see what makes Nefesh's Makom a community like no other. This is a wonderful opportunity to ask questions, meet current families, and see how we weave Jewish tradition into a modern, vibrant […]
Join 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 […]
Both to meet a request from our community for more regular daily prayer practice, and to create a supportive space for mourners who are saying Kaddish, including Rabbi Susan and her family, we have launched a weekly Tuesday Morning Shacharit Minyan. You can join in person at St. Paul's Commons or on Zoom. When: Tuesdays […]
Join Rabbi Aaron and other members of the Nefesh community for Intro to Rabbinic Literature, a four week exploration of tefillah (prayer). Each week the class will study texts from different eras and forms of rabbinic literature: Mishnah, Gemara, Midrash, and Halakha. Through a combination of chevruta learning (studying texts with a partner) and shiur […]
Details Come Together: A Night of Nefesh Joy will be a celebration of music and community that reflects the heart of Nefesh through song, connection, and kavod (honor) to those who represent our deepest values. Where: Barnsdall Gallery Theatre, 4800 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027 When: Thursday, May 7 Parking: Barnsdall is a public […]
Join Rabbinic Intern Sarah Livschitz every Thursday for a study of the Parsha (Torah portion) of the week. Every Thursday evening at 7:30pm on Zoom. Register below for the link!