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IKAR is a Jewish community rooted in ancient wisdom and inspired by the moral mandate to build a more just and loving world. We are dedicated to reimagining Jewish life through deep relationships and shared values, intellectual and spiritual curiosity, piety and irreverence, joy and defiant hope.

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Simẖat Torah Celebration + Services

TRIBE (20’s-30’s) Sukkah Party

Central Elul House Party – Love and Loss, Food and Life w/ Nissimmi Naim Naor

Afar Elul House Party (Zoom)

Eastside Elul House Party

Valley Elul House Party

Westside Elul House Party

New Member House Party

IKAR’s Purim Justice Carnival

Annual 5K & Community Day

Simẖat Torah Celebration + Services

Westside Elul House Party

Central Elul House Party

Afar Elul House Party (Zoom)

Valley Elul House Party

IKAR’s Kids Purim Festival

Eastside Elul House Party

21st Annual Party With A Purpose: Viva Las IKAR

Virtual New Member House Party

Hazan Hillel Tigay’s Album Release Party