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SUMMARY:Elul Spiritual Challenge 5786
DESCRIPTION:This Elul\, join Rabbi Susan Goldberg for 4 weeks of self-guided\, spiritual preparation for the upcoming High Holy Days.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign up for Elul Spiritual Challenge\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn the month of Elul\, which precedes Rosh Hashanah\, we have the opportunity to prepare for the meaningful experiences and possibilities of the High Holy Days. Our tradition asks us to engage in a cheshbon hanefesh\, an accounting of our souls. There are many ways to do so. \n\n\n\nJoin us for a special week by week series of video teachings and preparation practices\, The Elul Spiritual Challenge. We will begin on August 16th.  \n\n\n\nThis year’s focus of our practice is Showing Up (Zerizut). Zerizut means enthusiasm\, alacrity\, timeliness\, prompt willingness. The distillation of it is “showing up.” Let’s spend a month focusing on how we show up\, how we show up for ourselves\, for our beloveds\, for our community\, and for the world as a way to prepare for the year ahead\, and what will hopefully be a year full of showing up-ness in all the different ways. \n\n\n\nYou are encouraged to support your practice in chevruta/study/practice partnerships. You can opt to be paired with someone when you sign up OR enter the challenge with a partner of your choosing. Or choose to do it solo. \n\n\n\nWe will also have an optional zoom session with Rabbi Susan in the middle of the month to share how it is going and to ask any questions. All the details below:  \n\n\n\nSchedule: \n\n\n\nSunday\, August 16 — First ESC video released to students via email \n\n\n\nSunday\, August 23 — Second ESC video released to students via email \n\n\n\nThursday\, August 27 at 5pm — Optional Zoom Gathering for ESC students \n\n\n\nSunday\, August 30 — Third ESC video released to students via email \n\n\n\nSunday\, September 6 — Fourth ESC video released to students via email  \n\n\n\nPrice: \n\n\n\nSliding scale $36-54. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. \n\n\n\n*This year\, the month of Elul (the final month of the Jewish calendar\, year 5786) is from sundown on August 13th to Erev Rosh Hashanah on September 11th. 
URL:https://www.nefeshla.org/event/elul-spiritual-challenge-5786/
LOCATION:St Paul’s Commons\, 840 Echo Park Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90026\, United States
CATEGORIES:Shabbat
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Shacharit
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\nSign Up for Tuesday Shacharit\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhen: Tuesdays 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 (details provided upon sign-up) \n\n\n\nWhat: 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.  \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-56/
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SUMMARY:Weekly Parsha Study
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Thursday at 7:30pm on Zoom for a study of the Parsha (Torah portion) of the week. Register below for the link! \n\n\n\n\nRSVP for Weekly Parsha Study on Zoom
URL:https://www.nefeshla.org/event/weekly-parsha-study-30/
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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 10:10amOneg 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-21/
LOCATION:St Paul’s Commons\, 840 Echo Park Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90026\, United States
CATEGORIES:Shabbat
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SUMMARY:Kol Nidre Community Choir - Rehearsal #3
DESCRIPTION:Sign up for Kol Nidre Community Choir\n\n\n\n\nJoin this year’s Kol Nidre Community Choir! \n\n\n\nWith Elul comes one of our favorite Nefesh traditions: the Kol Nidre Community Choir. Sally will guide you through learning the language\, meaning\, melody and harmony of this beautiful Kol Nidre prayer\, along with the Avinu Malkeinu\, so that you can join us on the bima to sing them all together at our Kol Nidre/Erev Yom Kippur service on Sunday\, September 20. No experience required! \n\n\n\nThe choir will meet in person at The Commons in Echo Park on Sundays\, Aug 16\, Aug 23\, Aug 30 from 10:30am to 11:30am. There will be a fourth rehearsal date TBD. \n\n\n\nAttendance at all rehearsals is strongly recommended. If you won’t be able to attend one of the dates above or have any other questions\, please email Sally at dworskysally@gmail.com \n\n\n\nPhoto by Sam Comen. \n\n\n\nDate: Sundays\, Aug 16\, Aug 23\, Aug 30\, and one more date TBD. \n\n\n\nTime: 10:30am – 11:30am \n\n\n\nLocation: The Commons (840 Echo Park Ave.\, Los Angeles CA 90026)
URL:https://www.nefeshla.org/event/kol-nidre-community-choir-rehearsal-3/
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SUMMARY:Ruth Beaglehole: A Compassionate Guide to Parenting with Nonviolence
DESCRIPTION:RSVP for A Compassionate Guide to Parenting with Nonviolence\n\n\n\n\nMore than a year after Ruth’s passing\, we are grateful that a group of nonviolent parenting educators has been able to bring into the world a project that was so close to her heart: her guide\, A Compassionate Guide to Parenting with Nonviolence\, created by Ruth Beaglehole with Kim Pesenti. \n\n\n\nOn Ruth’s birthday\, we’ll gather to celebrate Ruth\, her life\, her work\, and this beautiful gift she left for all of us. \n\n\n\nFor those joining us in person\, we’ll celebrate potluck-style\, sharing food and community together as we honor Ruth and welcome her guide into the world. For those who can’t be there in person\, we’ll also have a Zoom option so you can join us from wherever you are. \n\n\n\nPlease RSVP below\, and indicate whether you’ll be attending in person or via Zoom. Your RSVP will help us know how many people to expect and make sure we have the appropriate space. Zoom information and additional event details will also be shared with registered guests in advance of August 30. \n\n\n\nFor those who would like to stay afterward\, a Nonviolent Communication Workshop led by Nefesh Kin Kathy Simon will follow from 1–4pm in the same space in The Commons. Separate RSVP is required for that\, please register for the Workshop here. \n\n\n\nPlease join us if you can. We’re really looking forward to gathering with old and new friends\, reconnecting\, celebrating Ruth’s birthday\, and sharing something she worked so lovingly to bring into the world. \n\n\n\nDate: Sunday\, August 30\, 2026 \n\n\n\nTime: 11:30am – 1:30pm PST \n\n\n\nLocation: The Commons (840 Echo Park Ave.\, Los Angeles CA 90026) and on Zoom (Link will be sent in advance of August 30) 
URL:https://www.nefeshla.org/event/ruth-beaglehole-a-compassionate-guide-to-parenting-with-nonviolence/
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SUMMARY:Showing Up for Hard Conversations with Kathy Simon
DESCRIPTION:Register for Showing Up for Hard Conversations\n\n\n\n\nApproaching potentially hard conversations with zerizut (energy\, alacrity\, readiness) \n\n\n\nIs there a conversation in your life that you are avoiding? Or a conversation you have had\, maybe more than once\, but it doesn’t go well? Elul is the perfect time to gain new skills\, and when possible\, to show up to try to repair disconnections and to start the new year fresh. The middah of zerizut\, Nefesh’s focus for this High Holy Days\, also comes to say: let’s get to it\, let’s do it\, let’s hasten to show up. \n\n\n\nIn this workshop\, we’ll learn new skills for showing up with zerizut for potentially hard conversations. Drawing from the teachings of Nonviolent Communication\, the workshop will offer support for finding new avenues to approach potentially difficult conversations\, including both large and small group work and time for private reflection. \n\n\n\nBecause so many of us have enjoyed her teaching over the years\, we’ve invited Kathy Simon\, Nefesh Kin from Oakland\, to be back with us. Please sign up with zerizut and to embody zerizut— we think you’ll be engaged\, invigorated\, and feel more resourced as we approach the new year. \n\n\n\nDate: Sunday\, August 30\, 2026 \n\n\n\nTime: 1pm – 4pm \n\n\n\nLocation: The Commons (840 Echo Park Ave.\, Los Angeles CA 90026)
URL:https://www.nefeshla.org/event/showing-up-for-hard-conversations-with-kathy-simon/
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