Upcoming events

A powerful first-hand account from Adnan Jaber, a Palestinian from East Jerusalem, Tech2Peace alumnus and board member, and Esti Shohat Rozenfeid, a Jewish Israeli and CEO of Tech2Peace. Together, they will share how Tech2Peace continues to co-create and co-learn across divides, building bridges across the region even amid the fragile ceasefire and the challenges following October 7th. Their joint story reflects how dialogue, empathy, and innovation can help rebuild trust and hope in these complex times.

After our online Minyan on Monday mornings we open a short Grief Garden Circle, a sacred listening space, from 8.30-9.00am.  Please join us there if you are holding grief. To join our weekly Grief Garden Circle, click here 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

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.

In an unprecedented attempt to heal centuries of racism and antisemitism, and combat the rising racial and ethnic tension in their Brooklyn communities, the largest reform synagogue and the oldest black Baptist Church attempt to unite their congregations and bring about peace, by becoming family. Shot over five years by acclaimed documentary filmmaker Ondi Timoner, ALL GOD’S CHILDREN follows her sister, activist Rabbi Rachel Timoner, and her Congregation Beth Elohim’s partnership with Reverend Dr Robert Waterman of Antioch Baptist Church as their faith is put to the test, and both congregations struggle not to let their differences drive them apart. Though it’s a fraught partnership, they refuse to walk away, no matter how hard it gets, and ultimately emerge with an inspiring model for how other communities might build bridges across religious, economic and class divides to foster enduring, powerful partnerships.

What is the Grief Garden? Please join Dev Brous, a certified trauma-informed Compassionate Bereavement Care grief counselor, and herbalist. Join this safe, reflective space to hold, and to be held as we “garden” grief. Here, we share reflections on what we’re learning from grief through embodied weekly prompts that connect people to nature-based Jewish healing practices. To sign-up, please fill out this form. Here’s the link to join the Grief Garden FS2S What’sApp: https://tinyurl.com/2eacz8nc Schedule a 1-0n-1 Grief Support with Dev here: https://cal.com/devorah-brous/grief-support?duration=60  

Join us for a literary study of the text of the Torah, aided by the keen eyes of the classical commentators. This course will meet every Wednesday at 12pm PT, virtually. This class is co-sponsored by Hadar.

PLEASE NOTE: TRIBE SCHOOL IS ON WEDNESDAY THIS MONTH! 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 Rabbi Dr. Chaim Tureff. No previous text study required! Join us for dinner, study, and lively discussion. Timeline: 7 PM – Dinner 7:45 PM – Learning (indoor/outdoor)   About Rabbi Dr. Chaim Tureff:  Rabbi Dr. Chaim Tureff endeavors to build human connections and help all people relate to one another. He is the founder of STARS, which guides people struggling with addiction by focusing on the spiritual component through seminars, groups, and one-on-one coaching. He is also the Rav Beit Sefer at Pressman Academy in Los Angeles, a spiritual advisor at Soberman’s Estate in Arizona, a member of the Teachers on Fire Kollel, and a regular contributor to various Jewish periodicals. He is a producer on the newly released documentary, No Blacks, No Jew, No Dogs, about African-Americans and Jewish Americans and recently wrote a book Recovery in the Torah: Models of Spirituality and Healing, which deals with intersection of Torah and addiction recovery.

Gather with fellow Boomers (ages 60+) for a warm and welcoming Friday night Shabbat dinner. Enjoy a delicious catered vegetarian/vegan meal, connect over conversation, and celebrate in community. Cost: $25

We welcome everyone to our Shabbat morning services at 9:30am PT, no matter their level of observance, experience, or familiarity with Hebrew. Daven with us in person at Shalhevet, or join us virtually on YouTube or Zoom. Childcare is available during Services for kids ages 2-5. Stay afterward for our kosher, vegetarian community lunch. Upcoming B’nai Mitzvahs 11/8/2025 Zeke Feuerstein 11/15/2025 Zyva Weiss 11/22/2025 Raaka Grouper 12/6/2025 Henry Treem  

Every Saturday morning at 9am, join Dev Brous and/or Dr. Barry Goldstein for a weekly meditation on the Shalhevet rooftop. And find your way to sip some homemade herbal tea blends, FromSoil2Soul, near the coffee station in the kitchen.

After lunch, join us in conversation with Clean Shelter, an organization that provides immediate relief to displaced communities in Gaza by offering essential sanitation and shelter solutions, including tents, toilets, community structures, and access to clean water. Learn more at https://www.cleanshelter.org/aboutus

For families of all types and stripes with kids ages 0-5 (kids – don’t forget to bring your grown-up!) Whether you’re a rookie or a ringer, we invite you to tap into the age-old wisdom of Shabbat with your family. Join us as we slow down, reconnect, and rock out with our favorite clergy. What better way is there to end the week? Contact [email protected] for more information.

Join fellow TRIBErs for a hike. Lay led by Kayla Morris. For more information, please contact [email protected] Hike Description: Difficulty: Easy Distance: 2.7mi Estimated time: 1hr – 1.5hr Parking: Free Onsite, small lot Restrooms: Available @ trailhead Dogs: On leash For more information, please contact [email protected] 

RSVP by 11/15 (space is limited!) Come build connection and community in the Santa Monica area with other LGBTQ+ and ally IKARites and our families. Location details will be sent upon RSVP.

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].

Learn how you can participate in our campaigns. We bring the community together to fight for social justice, inspired by Torah.

A book talk & hands-on workshop exploring creativity, Torah, and the power to reimagine what’s possible. In a moment that demands bold imagination and spiritual courage, join Rabbi Adina Allen—co-founder and Creative Director of Jewish Studio Project—for a dynamic evening with Rabbi Sharon Brous of IKAR as they explore the transformative power of creativity. At a time when we feel fractured, overwhelmed, or uncertain about the future, creativity offers more than comfort—it opens a path forward. In her groundbreaking new book, The Place of All Possibility: Cultivating Creativity Through Ancient Jewish Wisdom, Rabbi Allen reframes Torah as a sourcebook for renewal, inviting us to tap into our creative power to heal, reimagine, and rebuild. The evening will begin with a timely and provocative conversation between R’ Allen and R’ Brous, followed by a hands-on creative workshop offering participants a way to process, express, and respond to this urgent moment with imagination and heart. No experience necessary—just bring your full self and a willingness to explore what’s possible. This event is offered in partnership with Jewish Studio Project.

Let’s enter Shabbat together with a sweet, spirited Kabbalat Shabbat service. Daven with us in person or on YouTube, our website, and Zoom. RSVP for our kosher, vegetarian community dinner (contribution amount $25). We never want cost to be a barrier to attendance. If you need assistance, please email [email protected].

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.

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*

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!

Let’s enter Shabbat together with a sweet, spirited Kabbalat Shabbat service.  After Services, there will be two dinner options following services:   -Everyone is invited to stay for community dinner at the IKAR Event Space.  -TRIBE will gather for Shabbat dinner at the Office Patio for people in their 20s and 30s.  We never want cost to be a bearer in attendance. If you need assistance, please email [email protected].

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)

For families of all types and stripes with kids ages 0-5 (kids – don’t forget to bring your grown-up!) Whether you’re a rookie or a ringer, we invite you to tap into the age-old wisdom of Shabbat with your family. Join us as we slow down, reconnect, and rock out with our favorite clergy. What better way is there to end the week? Contact [email protected] for more information.