Sermon
1 week ago • Feb 28, 2026

The IKAR Center: An Expression of Faith, an Act of Healing

By
Rabbi Sharon Brous

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.