OUR BURN

A ritual fire to open Collective Escape.
Let it go. And create something new

SUNDAY, APRIL 21

VERDUGO HILLS, GLENDALE

A collective release
We’re kicking off Collective Escape with a big communal farewell to what’s holding us back and embracing the Jewish fire ritual Biur Chametz as our last step before entering Passover — with a carb and bread heavy feast to start. Fire acknowledges the soul, and we want to see your beautiful one in community as we let go of what no longer serves us


What’s your symbolic chametz? Come ready to cast it all and let it burn. Nestled in the Verdugo hills, a private outdoor camp is the perfect place for our collective liberation moment. Join us at the fire for music and ceremony, escaping the city in a brilliant night under the stars. Get tix while they last through April 15

  • Biur Chametz is the final moment of preparation to kosher one’s home for Passover

    Literally, chametz refers to any food product made from wheat, barley, rye, oats, or spelt that’s had contact with water and been allowed to ferment and rise

    Cleaning out chametz is a crucial step before entering into the week of Passover for those who keep a kosher home for the holiday. Biur Chametz — burning the chametz — is the last ritual performed in order to purify

    Chametz also represents the extra in our lives. It might suggest ego, or things that are holding us back. Our burn serves to symbolically release ourselves

  • Our burn is open to Jewish young adults and friends in their 20s and 30s who are 21+

  • We’ll be eating, singing, and embarking on a collective Biur Chametz fire ritual

    We’re creating this ritual and experience together, and we hope you’ll lean in and explore with us with enthusiasm and curiosity

    And we hope you’ll bring a friend and be open to being in community and meeting someone new

  • All tickets include parking and shuttle service, full dinner, dessert, and non-alcoholic drinks, and collective outdoor experiences including our Biur Chametz ritual and fire

  • Our dinner buffet and dessert will include lots of carbs in a last bread feast before Passover begins — pizza, pasta, bourekas, garlic bread, and cookies — plus roasted vegetables and salads

    Our meal will be vegetarian, kosher-style, and nut-free

    This will be an alcohol-free event. Tea, water, and coffee will be available throughout the evening

    Please indicate any dietary needs when purchasing your tickets

  • Community service is a Jewish value. As part of this experience, all of our guests are invited to participate in a canned food drive to support one of our local food pantries and help give back. We’re in this together as a collective community

  • Let’s take a journey together. Our event will run from 5:30 to 9 pm, and our opening circle and dinner will begin at 6:30

    We encourage you to arrive as early as 5:10 pm and no later than 5:30

    All guests will arrive and park at a secure lot where our evening will begin. This address will be shared with guests by email prior to the event, and shuttles will take us to our campsite

    Carpooling is encouraged!

    Security will be present at our parking lot, but please don’t leave valuables in your car. We cannot be liable for personal property

  • All guests will arrive at a secure parking lot where our evening will begin. This address will be shared with guests by email prior to the event, and shuttles will take us to our campsite

    Rideshare users can be picked up from the campsite at the end of the evening

    Carpooling is encouraged!

  • Shuttles will run between our arrival point and campsite beginning at 5:15 pm and continuing throughout the evening

    Please allow 20 minutes for your pickup and ride

    Each shuttle accommodates 28 people. Please bring a mask if it will make you feel more comfortable

  • Through April 15 — 36.00 each

    Available in advance while they last through April 15 at 10 am. Sales are final. Sorry, no door sales

  • Only confirmed guests will be permitted to enter. If you’re purchasing a ticket for someone else, complete guest information will be required in advance. Please send these details by April 11, and we'll be in touch to make sure we receive this. For everyone’s safety, IDs will be checked during arrival

    Each guest will need to sign a standard liability waiver at check-in in order to join us

  • Only confirmed guests will be permitted to enter the venue. Sorry, no door sales

    Each guest will need to sign a standard liability waiver at check-in in order to join us

    The evening will take place primarily outdoors. Please wear layers and dress warmly, wear closed toed and comfortable shoes, and note that campfire smells may linger

    Smoking and dogs are not permitted

    Our campsite is strictly nut-free. Please avoid bringing food

    Please note that photography will take place at this event

  • Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at nuroots@jewishla.org if you have questions or concerns, if you need help paying for this, or if you need any accommodation to participate in this experience

Our ninth Collective Escape
NuRoots’ annual spring festival returns in April with a weeklong celebration of Passover, a full slate of in-person events, and dozens of seders and dinners in homes across town. Bringing together L.A.’s diverse community of young adults in their 20s and 30s and made in partnership with incredible organizations and co-creators, Collective Escape has been a citywide tradition since 2016