May happenings
GATHERINGS
+ EVENTS
L.A. NEW MOON
CIRCLE
THURSDAY 5.9
MID CITY
Women and nonbinary folks are invited to join At The Well and rabbinical student, Jewish artist, and former NuRoots intern Tori Greene for a healing song circle to welcome the month of Iyar
SHEBREW SHABBAT
RESILIENCY EDITION
FRIDAY 5.10
HANCOCK PARK
Lesbians and queer Jews and allies are invited to come celebrate Shabbat with JQ and learn about stress management in community reflection with a licensed professional
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE
TACOS + TEQUILA
FRIDAY 5.10
WESTWOOD
Join Atid to bring in Shabbat with great company, a newly added cocktail reception, a taco bar dinner from Lenny's Casita, and a lovely service led by Rabbi Gavi Kornsgold and the FNL band
TRYBAL TROPICAL
BEACH PARTY
SATURDAY 5.11
SANTA MONICA
Come join Trybal Gatherings for zero proof drinks, snacks, and plenty of games to play in the sand. You bring the chairs, towels, and umbrellas — and feel free to dress up in theme
HAPPY HOUR
+ HORA
WEDNESDAY 5.15
ENCINO
Join Israeli Moishe Pod Encino and Moishe House West L.A. to celebrate Israeli Independence Day with folk dances, music, and big community energy
WHAT DO I DO
WITH ALL THIS
HERITAGE?
5.15–6.9
ACROSS L.A.
Join The Braid and Lunar Collective for a night of witty, insightful, and heartbreaking true stories in the first ever show about the lives of Asian American Jews — and join JFedLA for a special free performance on May 30 at the Academy Museum
KOSHERSOUL
POP UP
WEDNESDAY 5.15
BALDWIN HILLS
Join James Beard and National Jewish Book Award winning chef, author, and historian Michael Twitty for a dinner experience featuring Black-Jewish fusion recipes from his books "The Cooking Gene" and "Koshersoul"
JELCON L.A.
2024
THURSDAY 5.16
BEVERLY HILLS
Grads, young professionals, and executives are all invited to join the Jewish Graduate Organization for an executive community leadership forum with keynotes, panelists, and a networking cocktail hour
COMMUNITY
SHABBAT
FRIDAY 5.17
SILVER LAKE
Join SIJCC for dinner, rituals, and deep conversation
LAG BA’OMER
ART NIGHT
TUESDAY 5.21
MID CITY
Join Base L.A. for a night of learning, reflection, and creativity, making art under the guidance of Steven Halling. No experience necessary, just a willingness to explore and create
TRIBE SCHOOL
TUESDAY 5.28
MID CITY
Once a month, IKAR presents a fresh take on the beit midrash (house of study, in Hebrew) for young adults, diving into texts over dinner and talking about navigating life in our 20s and 30s
COMEDY NIGHT
WEDNESDAY 5.29
SILVER LAKE
Babs Gray and Raye Schiller host a revolving lineup of L.A. comedians every other month in the SIJCC courtyard, this time with Beth Stelling, Dylan Adler, and Charlie James
KABBALAT
SHABBAT + DINNER
FRIDAY 5.31
MID CITY
Join Base L.A. in the backyard for their monthly community Shabbat
IMMERSIVE
EXPERIENCES THIS
SPRING + SUMMER
REIMAGINING
SHABBAT
5.17–5.19
SIMI VALLEY
Join Moishe House and NuRoots for an immersive retreat centered on the power of ritual. Shabbat is an ancient Jewish practice deeply rooted in our need for rest and renewal, and how this looks in your life can shift from week to week, and from year to year. Come explore how to create new rituals to meet your own evolving needs
BIG BEAR
BLESSINGS
5.31–6.2
BIG BEAR
Jewtina y Co. and NuRoots are excited to kick off summer with a special retreat designed for Jews of color. Nestled in the Big Bear mountains, the whole weekend is yours to nurture wellness, breathing in the freshest of air
BRANDEIS
CAMP INSTITUTE
SUMMER PROGRAMS
APPLY THROUGH 5.31
Join BCI for transformative 10-day or 26-day retreat experiences on the idyllic Brandeis Bardin campus with young adults from all over the world
INSIDE JEWISH BRAZIL
9.9–9.16
RIO DE JANEIRO
+ SÃO PAULO
Apply through May 28 to join JDC Entwine and NuRoots on an immersive journey through Brazil’s rich, distinct, and interconnected Jewish communities
TRYBAL SOCAL
9.26–9.29
OJAI
Trybal Gatherings’ SoCal flagship camp experience is back. Get ready for a weekend where the the scenery is great — and the vibes? Even better. The countdown to the most unforgettable weekend of the summer has officially begun
VOLUNTEERING
IN ISRAEL
MAY–AUGUST
Join Taglit Birthright Israel on the ground in agricultural distribution centers near Tel Aviv, choosing from food rescue operations to support Israeli farmers and prevent shortages in the market, or helping to sort, pack, and distribute goods for civil and military personnel
SCHOLARSHIPS
+ SUBSIDIES
Grants to help you study abroad. Scholarships that open doors. Subsidies to get you to that weekend retreat. NuRoots is proud to relaunch applications for Marks and Rosenwald scholarships to accelerate your opportunities to explore, learn, connect — and maybe even change the world
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