Shabbat in the Park

Join Nefesh in Griffith Park for a Shabbat picnic and service!

We’ll gather to eat and hang out at 6:00 with songs and study starting at 6:30. Stick around for more blanket hopping, schmoozing, and musical offerings – we’ll welcome Shabbat at 7:30pm.

What to bring: friends and family! Something to eat and drink and a dessert to share! Ground cover, extra water, bug spray, and a camping lantern also recommended!

Community Picnic starts at 6pm
Songs, Torah Study & Schmoozing starts at 6:30pm
Shabbat Blessings start at 7:30pm
Dessert Potluck Oneg follows the service

Location: Griffith Park, Crystal Springs Picnic Area (Pad B)

Health & Safety: This is an outdoor event with ample space for distancing. Masks are optional. There’s plenty of shade in the park and we’ll have water, hand fans, and some water misters. Please take care to stay hydrated.

Parking & Accessibility: There is ample parking surrounding the picnic area.

*** When you are setting up your navigation to the picnic, we recommend that you search “Crystal Springs Picnic Area Pad B”. This will take to you the exact location for our gathering on both Google and Apple Maps. ***

The park includes a grassy field as well as paved pathways leading from the parking areas to a paved recreation area with tables and benches and accessible, gender neutral bathrooms. The ceremony will include acoustic music and amplified speech.

Pets: Bring your non-human family members – and please take responsibility for keeping them on leash and cleaning up after them too!

Questions? Bring your non-human family members – and please take responsibility for keeping them on leash and cleaning up after them too!

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