Upcoming Circles

Circles are lay-led small affinity groups of self-selected IKARites who co-create a close-knit, micro-community around a topic, hobby or area of interest. Whether virtually or in-person,  your IKAR Circle will gather to share a fun evening, a deep conversation, a creative project or a group experience.  So connect with each other, around LA and beyond! If you have questions, contact [email protected].

Grief Garden
Mondays • 8:30 am
Grief Garden Circle: Monday Mournings (FromSoil2Soul)
Are you holding grief? Join our weekly online Grief Garden: Monday Mournings, from 8:30-9am, following Morning Minyan. Have questions? Please email [email protected] Schedule a 1-0n-1 Grief Support with Dev here: https://cal.com/devorah-brous/grief-support?duration=60
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Grief Garden
Wednesdays • 4:30 pm
Grief Garden Circle (FromSoil2Soul)
Join us to hold grief together. Each session is 1.5 hrs – deeply personalized group facilitation by Devorah, a certified grief counselor. This Grief Support Group meets weekly. See YOU soon. Sliding Scale ($12-$72) nobody is EVER turned away for lack of funds. To sign-up, please fill out the participant intake form. Schedule a 1-0n-1 Grief Support with Dev here: https://cal.com/devorah-brous/grief-support?duration=60
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IKAR Creating Circle
Tuesday, Jun 24 • 6 pm to 8 pm
IKAR Creating Circle
Join this virtual, interactive circle using the Jewish Studio Process, facilitated by Ross Berman and Ann Bohrer. Explore the power of making process art in community as a tool for personal and collective renewal. All are welcome – no art experience needed. Unlock your creativity.
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Jewish Poetry Circle
Wednesdays • 7 pm
Virtual Jewish Poetry Circle
Poetry can often heal, elevate the soul and awaken the heart. Come join IKAR’s Jewish Poetry Circle as we read Jewish poets — the Oneg Shabbos poets of the Warsaw Ghetto, Medieval Sephardic poets, Israeli and Jewish-American poets up to the present—the historical context of their writing, spiritual relationships, personal agonies and joys. The Circle is not an academic writing class but rather an informal experience of a committed group of participants to explore and hopefully bond with Jewish poetic expression and with each other.
By: Florene Rozen
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Circle Kumsitz
Wednesday, Jun 25 • 6:30 pm to 8 pm
Circle Kumsitz (Singing)
Join fellow IKARites for an evening of singing and Havdalah. Our song leader extraordinaire, R’ Jonathan Bubis, will be in town for this Ikar Circle Kumsitz.
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Men's Circle
Wednesday, Jun 25 • 6:30 pm to 8 pm
Men’s Circle (Virtual)
We are an intergenerational circle of men who support one another in becoming the men we want to be in the world.
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Boomers (60+)
Fridays • 5 pm
Pre-Shabbat Boomers (60+) Virtual Happy Hour
Wind down and get ready for Shabbat with us! Join our virtual Happy Hour, every Friday at 5pm PST. We are diverse: still working and retired; single, divorced, widowed, and in a relationship; have children, grandchildren, pets, plants, or none of the above; Angelinos and transplants. What we have in common is Ikar, a multitude of experiences, and a desire to spend some of our time enjoying events and experiences with those in our age group. Approximately 60 and above.
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Sababa
Sunday, Jun 29 • 9:30 am to 12 pm
Sababa (40s-50s) Summer Kick-Off Picnic Brunch
🥧 Our host is serving quiche and other delicious breakfast bites. ☕️ Bring your favorite beverage to share—juice, kombucha, mineral water. Coffee and tea are available for purchase at the nearby Trails Café. Bring a camping chair if you have one. All are welcome.
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Writer's Circle
Monday, Jun 30 • 7:30 pm to 9 pm
Writer’s Circle Meeting (Virtual)
The IKAR Writers Circle is a space for adult fiction and nonfiction Ikar writers to gather, share their work, and receive feedback. The circle is an intergenerational community that seeks to uplift Jewish writers and authentic Jewish stories removed from the pressures of writing and entertainment industries. Writers will meet once a month virtually, at 7:30 pm, on the last Monday of the month. Have questions? Please email [email protected].
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Creating Circle
Sunday, Jul 6 • 1 pm to 3:30 pm
Creating Circle: Freedom & Framing
Join us as we explore: Freedom & Framing Our Tradition is one of reading and interpreting texts. What does our Tradition offer for an interpretive approach to understanding the United States’ Founding Documents?   The IKAR Creating Circle is rooted in the Jewish Studio Process. Each session invites you to a hands-on, in-person experience as a creative soul —no art experience needed. Through text study, reflection, and creative processes, you’ll tap into your own insight, get clearer, and grow more resilient. The Creating Circle is a welcoming space for you to slow down, speak and listen, and be in touch with your innate creativity. The Jewish Studio Process is structured and open-ended. What emerges is often unexpected. It’s not about making ‘art’, but it’s about discovering what is true for you. You’ll leave lighter, more grounded, and more connected to your own voice.
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Bargello
Thursday, Jul 10 • 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Bargello Circle
Bargello is a needlework art that was popular during the Renaissance. The patterns are created by counting stitches on a canvas, as there is no printed pattern provided. It is very easy to learn and the beginner patterns are simple to create. You only need to be able to use a sewing needle and to count!
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Book Club
Monday, Jul 14 • 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Virtual Book Club Circle
This month we will be reading Alive and Beating by Rebecca Wolf – author will participate. We meet monthly via Zoom (link sent out the morning of) to discuss books with a Jewish connection. If you’re interested in joining email [email protected].
TRIBE
Tuesday, Jul 15 • 7 pm to 9 pm
TRIBE (20’s-30’s) School with R’ Hannah Jensen
Once a month, TRIBE is creating our own Beit Midrash (house of study) for us to engage with Jewish text to find how we can live more fulfilling, meaningful lives as we navigate our 20s and 30s! Each session will take us on a journey of text exploration and introspective work. Part of the session will be studying in hevruta, or with a study partner, and part of the session will be taught by R’ Hannah Jensen. No previous text study required! Join us for dinner, study, and lively discussion. Timeline: 7 PM – Dinner 7:45 PM – Learning (indoor/outdoor)
By: Rabbi Hannah Jensen
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Creating Circle
Sunday, Jul 20 • 1 pm to 3:30 pm
Creating Circle: The Amen Effect (Session 1)
Join us as we explore: The Amen Effect (session 1) We’ll use pieces from Rabbi Brous’s book ‘The Amen Effect’ to explore the healing powers of community and kindness. The IKAR Creating Circle is rooted in the Jewish Studio Process. Each session invites you to a hands-on, in-person experience as a creative soul —no art experience needed. Through text study, reflection, and creative processes, you’ll tap into your own insight, get clearer, and grow more resilient. The Creating Circle is a welcoming space for you to slow down, speak and listen, and be in touch with your innate creativity. The Jewish Studio Process is structured and open-ended. What emerges is often unexpected. It’s not about making ‘art’, but it’s about discovering what is true for you. You’ll leave lighter, more grounded, and more connected to your own voice.
Register
IKAR Creating Circle
Tuesday, Jul 22 • 6 pm to 8 pm
IKAR Creating Circle
Join this virtual, interactive circle using the Jewish Studio Process, facilitated by Ross Berman and Ann Bohrer. Explore the power of making process art in community as a tool for personal and collective renewal. All are welcome – no art experience needed. Unlock your creativity.
Register
TRIBE
Tuesday, Jul 22 • 7:30 pm to 9 pm
TRIBE (20’s-30’s) Singing Circle (Lay-Led)
Sing your heart out to your favorite Hebrew chant with us! Whether you are an expert or a first-timer, we welcome you! Lay led by Antonia Lassar. Light snacks are provided. For more information, please contact [email protected] *This event is fully indoors*
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Writers Circle
Monday, Jul 28 • 7:30 pm to 9 pm
Writer’s Circle Meeting (Virtual)
The IKAR Writers Circle is a space for adult fiction and nonfiction Ikar writers to gather, share their work, and receive feedback. The circle is an intergenerational community that seeks to uplift Jewish writers and authentic Jewish stories removed from the pressures of writing and entertainment industries. Writers will meet once a month virtually, at 7:30 pm, on the last Monday of the month. Have questions? Please email [email protected].
Register
TRIBE
Tuesday, Jul 29 • 7 pm to 9 pm
TRIBE (20’s-30’s) Art Circle (Lay-led)
TRIBE is gathering for another evening of creativity and community. What to expect: snacks and chatting, a warm up activity (think scribbles and stick figures), and a few options for free art making. All are welcome. No art making experience needed (we mean it!) For more information, please contact [email protected].
Register
Bargello
Wednesday, Aug 6 • 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Bargello Circle
Bargello is a needlework art that was popular during the Renaissance. The patterns are created by counting stitches on a canvas, as there is no printed pattern provided. It is very easy to learn and the beginner patterns are simple to create. You only need to be able to use a sewing needle and to count!
Register
Creating Circle
Sunday, Aug 10 • 1 pm to 3:30 pm
Creating Circle: The Amen Effect (Session 2)
Join us as we explore: The Amen Effect (session 2) We’ll use pieces from Rabbi Brous’s book ‘The Amen Effect’ to explore the healing powers of community and kindness. The IKAR Creating Circle is rooted in the Jewish Studio Process. Each session invites you to a hands-on, in-person experience as a creative soul —no art experience needed. Through text study, reflection, and creative processes, you’ll tap into your own insight, get clearer, and grow more resilient. The Creating Circle is a welcoming space for you to slow down, speak and listen, and be in touch with your innate creativity. The Jewish Studio Process is structured and open-ended. What emerges is often unexpected. It’s not about making ‘art’, but it’s about discovering what is true for you. You’ll leave lighter, more grounded, and more connected to your own voice.
Register
TRIBE
Tuesday, Aug 12 • 7 pm to 9 pm
TRIBE (20’s-30’s) School with R’ Hannah Jensen
Once a month, TRIBE is creating our own Beit Midrash (house of study) for us to engage with Jewish text to find how we can live more fulfilling, meaningful lives as we navigate our 20s and 30s! Each session will take us on a journey of text exploration and introspective work. Part of the session will be studying in hevruta, or with a study partner, and part of the session will be taught by R’ Hannah Jensen. No previous text study required! Join us for dinner, study, and lively discussion. Timeline: 7 PM – Dinner 7:45 PM – Learning (indoor/outdoor)
By: Rabbi Hannah Jensen
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Creating Circle
Sunday, Aug 17 • 10 am to 3 pm
Creating Circle: The Ripple Effect – Compassion – Deep Dive
Join us as we explore: The Ripple Effect – Compassion – Deep Dive Freedom lies in the paradox of tolerance. In other words, it’s essential to not tolerate everything. If this is so, how do we communicate compassionately? This extended workshop includes a BYO lunch with time to schmooze and connect! The IKAR Creating Circle is rooted in the Jewish Studio Process. Each session invites you to a hands-on, in-person experience as a creative soul —no art experience needed. Through text study, reflection, and creative processes, you’ll tap into your own insight, get clearer, and grow more resilient. The Creating Circle is a welcoming space for you to slow down, speak and listen, and be in touch with your innate creativity. The Jewish Studio Process is structured and open-ended. What emerges is often unexpected. It’s not about making ‘art’, but it’s about discovering what is true for you. You’ll leave lighter, more grounded, and more connected to your own voice.
Register
TRIBE
Tuesday, Aug 19 • 7:30 pm to 9 pm
TRIBE (20’s-30’s) Singing Circle (Lay-Led)
Sing your heart out to your favorite Hebrew chant with us! Whether you are an expert or a first-timer, we welcome you! Lay led by Antonia Lassar. Light snacks are provided. For more information, please contact [email protected] *This event is fully indoors*
Register
Writers Circle
Monday, Aug 25 • 7:30 pm to 9 pm
Writer’s Circle Meeting (Virtual)
The IKAR Writers Circle is a space for adult fiction and nonfiction Ikar writers to gather, share their work, and receive feedback. The circle is an intergenerational community that seeks to uplift Jewish writers and authentic Jewish stories removed from the pressures of writing and entertainment industries. Writers will meet once a month virtually, at 7:30 pm, on the last Monday of the month. Have questions? Please email [email protected].
Register
IKAR Creating Circle
Tuesday, Aug 26 • 6 pm to 8 pm
IKAR Creating Circle
Join this virtual, interactive circle using the Jewish Studio Process, facilitated by Ross Berman and Ann Bohrer. Explore the power of making process art in community as a tool for personal and collective renewal. All are welcome – no art experience needed. Unlock your creativity.
Register
TRIBE
Tuesday, Sep 9 • 7:30 pm to 9 pm
TRIBE (20’s-30’s) Singing Circle (Lay-Led)
Sing your heart out to your favorite Hebrew chant with us! Whether you are an expert or a first-timer, we welcome you! Lay led by Antonia Lassar. Light snacks are provided. For more information, please contact [email protected] *This event is fully indoors*
Register
TRIBE
Tuesday, Sep 16 • 7 pm to 9 pm
TRIBE (20s-30s) Art Circle
TRIBE is gathering for another evening of creativity and community. What to expect: snacks and chatting, a warm up activity (think scribbles and stick figures), and a few options for free art making. All are welcome. No art making experience needed (we mean it!) For more information, please contact [email protected].
Register
IKAR Creating Circle
Tuesday, Sep 23 • 6 pm to 8 pm
IKAR Creating Circle
Join this virtual, interactive circle using the Jewish Studio Process, facilitated by Ross Berman and Ann Bohrer. Explore the power of making process art in community as a tool for personal and collective renewal. All are welcome – no art experience needed. Unlock your creativity.
Register
TRIBE
Tuesday, Oct 21 • 7 pm to 9 pm
TRIBE (20’s-30’s) School with R’ Hannah Jensen
Once a month, TRIBE is creating our own Beit Midrash (house of study) for us to engage with Jewish text to find how we can live more fulfilling, meaningful lives as we navigate our 20s and 30s! Each session will take us on a journey of text exploration and introspective work. Part of the session will be studying in hevruta, or with a study partner, and part of the session will be taught by R’ Hannah Jensen. No previous text study required! Join us for dinner, study, and lively discussion. Timeline: 7 PM – Dinner 7:45 PM – Learning (indoor/outdoor)
By: Rabbi Hannah Jensen
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IKAR Creating Circle
Tuesday, Oct 28 • 6 pm to 8 pm
IKAR Creating Circle
Join this virtual, interactive circle using the Jewish Studio Process, facilitated by Ross Berman and Ann Bohrer. Explore the power of making process art in community as a tool for personal and collective renewal. All are welcome – no art experience needed. Unlock your creativity.
Register
TRIBE
Tuesday, Oct 28 • 7:30 pm to 9 pm
TRIBE (20’s-30’s) Singing Circle (Lay-Led)
Sing your heart out to your favorite Hebrew chant with us! Whether you are an expert or a first-timer, we welcome you! Lay led by Antonia Lassar. Light snacks are provided. For more information, please contact [email protected] *This event is fully indoors*
Register
TRIBE
Tuesday, Nov 4 • 7:30 pm to 9 pm
TRIBE (20’s-30’s) Singing Circle (Lay-Led)
Sing your heart out to your favorite Hebrew chant with us! Whether you are an expert or a first-timer, we welcome you! Lay led by Antonia Lassar. Light snacks are provided. For more information, please contact [email protected] *This event is fully indoors*
Register
TRIBE
Tuesday, Nov 11 • 7 pm to 9 pm
TRIBE (20’s-30’s) School with R’ Hannah Jensen
Once a month, TRIBE is creating our own Beit Midrash (house of study) for us to engage with Jewish text to find how we can live more fulfilling, meaningful lives as we navigate our 20s and 30s! Each session will take us on a journey of text exploration and introspective work. Part of the session will be studying in hevruta, or with a study partner, and part of the session will be taught by R’ Hannah Jensen. No previous text study required! Join us for dinner, study, and lively discussion. Timeline: 7 PM – Dinner 7:45 PM – Learning (indoor/outdoor)
By: Rabbi Hannah Jensen
Register
IKAR Creating Circle
Tuesday, Nov 25 • 6 pm to 8 pm
IKAR Creating Circle
Join this virtual, interactive circle using the Jewish Studio Process, facilitated by Ross Berman and Ann Bohrer. Explore the power of making process art in community as a tool for personal and collective renewal. All are welcome – no art experience needed. Unlock your creativity.
Register
TRIBE
Tuesday, Dec 2 • 7:30 pm to 9 pm
TRIBE (20’s-30’s) Singing Circle (Lay-Led)
Sing your heart out to your favorite Hebrew chant with us! Whether you are an expert or a first-timer, we welcome you! Lay led by Antonia Lassar. Light snacks are provided. For more information, please contact [email protected] *This event is fully indoors*
Register
5K Community Day
Sunday, Dec 7 • 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Annual 5K + Community Day
Join us for our annual 5K + Community Day! More info to come.
TRIBE
Tuesday, Dec 9 • 7 pm to 9 pm
TRIBE (20’s-30’s) School with R’ Hannah Jensen
Once a month, TRIBE is creating our own Beit Midrash (house of study) for us to engage with Jewish text to find how we can live more fulfilling, meaningful lives as we navigate our 20s and 30s! Each session will take us on a journey of text exploration and introspective work. Part of the session will be studying in hevruta, or with a study partner, and part of the session will be taught by R’ Hannah Jensen. No previous text study required! Join us for dinner, study, and lively discussion. Timeline: 7 PM – Dinner 7:45 PM – Learning (indoor/outdoor)
By: Rabbi Hannah Jensen
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TRIBE
Tuesday, Dec 16 • 7 pm to 9 pm
TRIBE (20s-30s) Art Circle
TRIBE is gathering for another evening of creativity and community. What to expect: snacks and chatting, a warm up activity (think scribbles and stick figures), and a few options for free art making. All are welcome. No art making experience needed (we mean it!) For more information, please contact [email protected].
Register
Creating Circle
Tuesday, Dec 23 • 6 pm to 8 pm
IKAR Creating Circle
Join this virtual, interactive circle using the Jewish Studio Process, facilitated by Ross Berman and Ann Bohrer. Explore the power of making process art in community as a tool for personal and collective renewal. All are welcome – no art experience needed. Unlock your creativity.
Register