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SUMMARY:Sholem's Kol Nidre 2025 - Los Angeles\, Jewish High Holy Days
DESCRIPTION:Sholem’s Kol Nidre 2025 – Los Angeles Secular Jewish High Holy Days \nWhat makes Sholem’s Kol Nidre special? As my late friend Lila Garrett asked: “Where do you go to feel empowered instead of humbled? Where the music is spectacular\, the themes are Peace\, Justice\, Remembrance and Hope\, and everyone around you feels the same transformative energy?” \nThe answer is Sholem’s Kol Nidre; this year\, more important than ever\, despite Gaza\, despite the elections\, despite ongoing challenges. \n\nFor a taste of Sholem’s Kol Nidre\, and why Sholem’s Kol Nidre is a highlight of the year for many people\, click here.\n\nExperience the transformative power of secular Jewish tradition at Sholem’s renowned Kol Nidre celebration in Los Angeles. This year’s in-person event takes place at Morgan-Wixson Theatre:\n2627 Pico Blvd.\nSanta Monica\, 90405\n \nParking: Convenient free parking is available at the Venice Family Clinic located at 2509 Pico Boulevard – just one block west of the theatre.  \n\nStreet parking is also available.  Meters are free after 6pm Monday – Saturday and free on Sundays and strictly enforced.\n \nDo not park at the SGI Buddhist Center\, The HAUS Santa Monica\, Car Nerds or neighboring strip malls.\n\nClick here to purchase tickets\n \nNo one turned away for lack of funds. \n \nFor assistance\, please email rachel.braude@verizon.net.
URL:https://www.sholem.org/event/kol-nidre-2025-los-angeles/
LOCATION:Morgan-Wixson Theater\, 2627 Pico Blvd.\, Santa Monica\, CA\, 90405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Fundraiser
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SUMMARY:Yom Kippur In the Park\, Santa Monica
DESCRIPTION:Secular Jewish Observance for All Families\nJoin Sholem’s outdoor Yom Kippur celebration in Santa Monica\, a secular Jewish observance that welcomes families throughout Los Angeles for meaningful reflection without traditional religious requirements. \nWhat to Expect at Our Secular Yom Kippur\nLively discussion of ethics in our daily lives led by community speakers – a humanistic approach to Yom Kippur focused on reflection\, social justice\, and Jewish values. \nPerfect for: Anyone seeking alternative Yom Kippur observance in LA! \nWhy Choose Sholem’s Yom Kippur in the Park?\n\nSecular Yom Kippur celebration – no fasting or traditional religious elements\nFamily-friendly Jewish holiday observance in beautiful outdoor setting\nInterfaith families welcome – cultural approach to Jewish holidays\nProgressive Jewish community exploring ethics and social justice\nAlternative to synagogue services with meaningful reflection\n\nPractical Information\nTime: 11:15 AM (arrive by 11:00 AM for seating)\nLocation: Clover Park\, 2600 Ocean Park Blvd\, Santa Monica\, CA 90405\nCost: Free – donations welcomed to support Jewish educational programs \n Parking: Free lot on east side of Clover Park (enter from Ocean Park Blvd going east)\n Seating: Limited picnic tables available – bring chairs recommended\n‍‍‍All ages welcome to this community gathering \nQuestions? Contact Sholem Community to learn more about our secular Jewish programs serving the greater Los Angeles area.
URL:https://www.sholem.org/event/yom-kippur-in-the-park/
LOCATION:Clover Park\, 2600 Ocean Park Blvd\, Santa Monica\, CA\, 90405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration
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SUMMARY:Sukkot Assembly
DESCRIPTION:As we connect with our ancestors in celebration of the autumnal harvest\, and look up at the magnificent harvest moon\, we can take this time to reflect upon where our food comes from and to appreciate the laborers that pick our foods and deserve fair wages and human dignity. \nOur Sukkot assembly will begin at noon\, outside in the school’s central courtyard. Every class will present about their ushpizin i.e. “guests” — a person\, group of people\, or movement — the students would like to invite to join them in the suke. Rebekka Helford\, our vice principal and Alef/Beys teacher\, will lead an opening and closing song. \n\nInterested parents/adults are invited to come earlier\, after 10am\, to help assemble and decorate the sukkah\, socialize\, and partake of coffee and bagels. Following the school assembly\, volunteers are needed to take down the suke.\n\n10am – 12pm\nassemble & decorate sukkah\, \nsocializing\, coffee & bagels\n\n12:00 – 1:00 pm \nSukkot Assembly \ndissemble sukkah
URL:https://www.sholem.org/event/sukis-sukkot-assembly/
CATEGORIES:Assembly
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SUMMARY:Prop 50 Special Election Discussion with Mona Field
DESCRIPTION:CA Prop 50 Special Election Forum\nw/ Mona Field\, Professor Emerita\, Political Science\n  \nAre you feeling confused about prop 50? Or have a strong position on this brand new ballot measure? Either way\, come to Sholem for discussion of proposition 50\, why we are voting unexpectedly  in an odd numbered year\, and all the pros and cons. Prop 50 is a statewide special election\, which was announced very recently.  \n\nMany people may find this an easy decision\, but please  feel free to join us and join the conversation about how and why we have a special election. Who’s behind it? What does it all mean? How will the outcome affect us all?\n\nAs always\, we will have a civil and thoughtful discussion\, no matter how many points of view we bring to the conversation.\n\n  \nSunday\, October 19 2024\n10am check-in\, bagels & coffee\nProgram 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 PM. \n\nShort Avenue Elementary School\n12814 Maxella Avenue.\nLos Angeles\, CA 90066\n(Plenty of free street parking) \nFREE to Attend – All are welcome!\n \nQuestions: info@sholem.org
URL:https://www.sholem.org/event/prop-50-special-election-discussion-with-mona-field/
CATEGORIES:Adult Activity
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SUMMARY:Sunday School Open House
DESCRIPTION:Our School Principal\, Ross Helford\, will discuss  the importance\, urgency\, and value of a secular Jewish education. We will also have an overview of our school\, curriculum\, philosophy and classes\, as well as our bmitsve program\, teen/belfer program\, and our multigenerational community offerings. \nThe presentation will be followed by a tour of classes\, and then an opportunity for some community building amongst adults. \nSholem Open House\nSunday\, September 22\n10:00 a.m. Bagels\, Juice & Coffee\n10:30-11:30 a.m. Program  \nHelp spread the word.  Invite friends. \nAll are welcome! \nQuestions: ross@sholem.org
URL:https://www.sholem.org/event/sunday-school-open-house/
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