August happenings
Savoring summer
with L.A. friends & family
AUGUST WITH
THE L.A. PHIL
8.1–8.15
HOLLYWOOD
Grab a free membership to the L.A. Phil's CODA program for access to $20 seats at the Bowl and the Ford, plus invitations to exclusive after parties
SHABBAT
IN THE PARK
FRIDAY 8.2
FRIDAY 8.16
ECHO PARK
Join Nefesh early or later in the month for an outdoor musical service
BONFIRE
& HAVDALAH
SATURDAY 8.3
MID CITY
Join Base L.A. for s'mores and more
GOOD SHABBOS
BRUNCH
SUNDAY 8.4
SANTA MONICA
Join Good Shabbos for Yeastie Boys bagels and lox, warm donuts from Holey Grail, fresh OJ, and endless rounds of Rummikub in an adorable west side park
SINGING CIRCLE
TUESDAY 8.6
MID CITY
Sing your heart out to your favorite Hebrew chant with TRIBE, from IKAR, and Antonia Lassar
GLOBAL
NEW MOON
CIRCLE
WEDNESDAY 8.7
ZOOM
Join At The Well to welcome the Hebrew month of Av and to lean into its themes of grief, love, and restoration. Come gather with women and nonbinary folks in community and reflective ritual, celebrating Rosh Chodesh and soaking in the energy of the new month
WRITE YOUR STORY
WITH THE BRAID
WEDNESDAY 8.7
ZOOM
Join Ronda Spinak and The Braid for a virtual interactive writing workshop, focusing on developing skills and tools for storytelling
FRIDAY NIGHT
LIVE
FRIDAY 8.9
WEST L.A.
Join Atid, from Sinai Temple, for summer cocktails, delicious food, and outdoor services with Rabbi Kornsgold and the FNL band
SUMMER SHABBAT
FRIDAY 8.9
MID CITY
Join TRIBE to welcome Shabbat with a big, beautiful community dinner
RADICAL RITUALS
FELLOWSHIP
SUNDAYS 8.11–9.15
VENICE & CULVER CITY
From Recustom, this six week experience is designed for Jews of color looking to customize and create rituals, deepen connections to Jewish traditions, and inspire and engage during the High Holiday season
HIKE & LEARN
SUNDAY 8.11
MALIBU
Join TRIBE and Kayla Morris for a moderate level hike
SHABBAT
TAKE ME HIGHER
FRIDAY 8.16
VENICE
Join Open Temple for a special Shabbat featuring disruptive ritual, performance art, Torah, and music
BEACH CLEANUP
SUNDAY 8.18
SANTA MONICA
Join JFedLA, Heal the Bay, and Repair the World for a special community service day
SUMMER
ART CIRCLE
TUESDAY 8.20
MID CITY
Gather with TRIBE and Nicki Aviel for an evening of creativity and community
OUR BIG KITCHEN
VOLUNTEER NIGHT
WEDNESDAY 8.28
PICO ROBERTSON
Join Our Big Kitchen L.A. to connect with other young adults and make a beautiful meal for Angelenos in need
SHABBAT VIBES
FRIDAY 8.30
PICO UNION
Bring the magic of a camp Shabbat out into the real world with a vibrant experience from Base L.A. and Moishe House
TRIPS & IMMERSIVE
EXPERIENCES
ATID SHABBATON
9.6–9.8
OJAI
Celebrate Shabbat with Atid and brand new friends in a weekend full of food, drinks, music, bonfires, swimming, hiking, yoga, basketball, pickleball, movies, games, and more
TRYBAL SOCAL
9.26–9.29
OJAI
Trybal Gatherings' SoCal flagship camp experience is back. Get ready for a weekend where the scenery is great — and the vibes? Even better. The countdown to the most unforgettable weekend of the summer has officially begun
THE ART OF
POSSIBILITY
10.11–10.13
SIMI VALLEY
Jewish Studio Project invites you to a Yom Kippur retreat, drawing on the power of our inherent creativity to access the deep meaning and healing potential of this sacred time in the Jewish calendar
BASE L.A.
WEEKEND LEARNING
RETREAT
11.8–11.10
SIMI VALLEY
Join Base L.A. to celebrate Shabbat with food, play, traditional and experimental prayer, and spirited song and discussion
ABOVE
& BEYOND
SEE YOUR STORY
COME TO LIFE
ON STAGE
SUBMIT THROUGH
9.1, 10.1 & 11.1
The Braid's 2025 salon series welcomes submissions this summer and fall for stories about loss and recovery, mental health journeys, and big risks
TOUR DE
SUMMER CAMPS
SUNDAY 9.29
SIMI VALLEY
Camp is where it happens. Help make sure every kid gets to go. JFedLA's twelfth annual event — with four cycling courses (from 18 to 100 miles), a three-mile hike, a stationary bike class, and a color run for kids — has over the years raised more than $11 million to make the magic of Jewish summer camp accessible for everyone, providing need-based scholarships and grants to help thousands of families offset the cost of tuition
ADOBE CREATIVE
RESILIENCY
COMMUNITY FUND
Responding to global events and their impact on the wellbeing of professional creators, Adobe's community funds are currently focused on supporting creators directly impacted by the 2022 invasion of Ukraine
DROP-IN
SUPPORT GROUPS
FROM JQ
MONDAY 8.5
ZOOM
For family members of trans, nonbinary, and gender diverse individuals — Support, information, and a space for any questions with a behavioral health provider
TUESDAY 8.6
ZOOM
For trans, nonbinary, and gender diverse adults — A supportive space to discuss changes, belonging, transitions, and more
WEDNESDAY 8.7
ZOOM
For LGBTQ+ Iranian adults — A supportive and confidential space to meet and discuss culturally sensitive issues
RESOURCES
& SUPPORT
If you or someone you know needs support, NuRoots and JFedLA are here to help. The Ezra Network and our community resource guide offer personal advising and every kind of resource for mental health and more
Our community call line, at 855-JFED-HLP, is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm and on Fridays from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. And our longtime friends at Jewish Family Service L.A. are also here. Whether you need someone to listen or resources, reach out to them at 877-275-4537 or services@jfsla.org
