3 days ago • Feb 28, 2026
The IKAR Center: An Expression of Faith, an Act of Healing
Architect Barbara Bestor sat down with Rabbi Brous to talk about what The IKAR Center is actually going to be: a place designed for awe and intimacy. Flexible, fluid, alive — a space that holds Shabbat mornings and Kab Shab, ECC drop-offs and evening organizing meetings, and affordable housing. A space that is a physical manifestation of our values. They talked about a building that is radically welcoming, awe-inspiring, and intimate.
We are officially launching the community phase of our capital campaign, and the goal is simple and audacious: 100% participation from every IKAR household.
This isn’t about the size of your gift. It’s about every single one of us saying: I’m in. This is ours. We’re building this together.
Here’s how to get involved right now:
→ [Sign up to attend a house party →] These gatherings are where the real magic of this campaign happens — intimate conversations in living rooms across LA about what we’re building and why.
→ [Make your pledge →] Every household. Every gift. This is how we do it.
By: Rabbi Sharon Brous
