FEBRUARYHAPPENINGSFrom our partners and friends.Tu B'Shvat, the birthday of the trees, begins Sunday. A holiday of gratitude and connection to the land. A celebration of nature. An invitation to notice what's growing, even in winter, even now. THE SEVEN SPECIESOF TU B’SHVATWITH JEWISH FOOD LABAND JEWISH VEGAN LIFEDiscover the biblical Seven Species (wheat, barley, dates, figs, olives, pomegranates, and grapes) through seasonal dishes and ritual.SUNDAY, FEB. 1KOREATOWN DUBAI CHOCOLATEMAKINGWITH JEWISH SILVER LAKESUNDAY, FEB. 1SILVER LAKE A TU B’SHVAT SEDEROF THE SENSESWITH NEFESHNourish your soul and celebrate the earth.SUNDAY, FEB. 1ECHO PARK ONE VALUEAT A TIMEWITH BETH CHAYIM CHADASHIMExplore a new Jewish value each month with the world's first LGBTQIA+ synagogue.SUNDAY, FEB. 1PICO ROBERTSON RIDE X LIFTTRYBAL SHVITZ EDITIONWITH TRYBAL GATHERINGSRide, lift, and kvetch at Barry's Bootcamp.SUNDAY, FEB. 1WEST HOLLYWOOD TU B’SHVATTEA PARTYWITH DER NISTERA Chinese tea demonstration with Zev Spencer-Shapiro, Moroccan tea with Rabbi Ye'ela Rosenfeld, and a guitar performance of Bikel classics from Michel Von Loh.SUNDAY, FEB. 1DOWNTOWN RISING SHIRPIYYUT CIRCLEWITH RISING SHIRBring to life the sounds of the Baqashot: songs and prayers sung for centuries by Sephardic Syrian, Moroccan, and Turkish Jewish communities.MONDAY, FEB. 2HANCOCK PARK BETWEEN EXILEAND HOMEAn intimate, eight-week gathering for spiritually displaced Jews seeking voice, meaning, and connection. Through wisdom, practice, and guided writing, create a shared container for reflection, creativity, and community: a place to write from exile toward home, and to meet others walking a similar path, wherever you are in the world.WEDNESDAYS BEGINNING FEB.4VIRTUAL JEWISH DISABILITYAWARENESS SHABBATWITH NASHUVA ANDTHE MIRACLE PROJECTA night of wisdom, soul, and healing overflowing with song.FRIDAY, FEB. 6BRENTWOOD LISTENING PARTYSHABBATWITH OPEN TEMPLEAn intimate Shabbat experience with Alicia Yaffe.FRIDAY, FEB. 6VENICE SHABBATIN THE PARKWITH NEFESHJoin Nefesh for Shabbat on the first and third Fridays of the month.FRIDAY, FEB. 6ECHO PARK SHABBAT MORNINGWITH BASE L.A.AND THE SIX11 PROJECTA monthly musical and soulful Shabbat.SATURDAY, FEB. 7MID CITY PORTAL: A CIRCLEFOR HEALINGWITH OPEN TEMPLEA monthly support space for friends who've lost a loved one.TUESDAY, FEB. 10VENICE TRIBE SCHOOLWITH IKAROnce 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.TUESDAY, FEB. 10MID CITY LESSONS ONINTERSECTIONALLEADERSHIPWITH BASE L.A.AND THE SIX11 PROJECTJews of Color Initiative's L.A. Pro Network explores Black-Jewish perspectives and a vision of supporting multiracial leadership across the country.WEDNESDAY, FEB. 11SILVER LAKE TORAH ON TAPWITH HILLEL 818NEXT DOORLove and relationships through a Jewish lens.THURSDAY, FEB. 12NORTHRIDGE FRIDAY NIGHT LIVEWITH ATIDJoin Atid and Sinai Temple for their biggest monthly event.FRIDAY, FEB. 13WESTWOOD WISDOM FOR LIFEWITH BASE L.A.AND THE SIX11 PROJECTSnacks, learning, and Havdalah.SATURDAY, FEB. 14MID CITY RUNYON CANYON HIKEWITH BASE L.A.AND THE SIX11 PROJECTJoin Atid for their monthly hike.SUNDAY, FEB. 15HOLLYWOOD MAC & CHEESEMONDAY CLUBWITH TRYBAL GATHERINGSJoin Trybal’s Ambassadors on a mission to find the best in L.A.MONDAY, FEB. 16NORTH HOLLYWOOD TRIBE ART CIRCLEWITH IKARAn evening of creativity and community.TUESDAY, FEB. 17MID CITY AWAKENING JOYWITH AT THE WELLAND NUROOTSReorient yourself to the sacred energy of the new moon in a Rosh Chodesh Adar gathering of imagination and hidden courage to help us meet what life brings.WEDNESDAY, FEB. 18STUDIO CITY THE MAN WHOFOUGHT WITH WORDSWITH JIMENAJIMENA screens “Sardari's Enigma,” an incredible film about an Iranian Consul member who risked his life to save many in France during WWII.THURSDAY, FEB. 19BEVERLY HILLS SHABBATIN THE PARKWITH NEFESHJoin Nefesh for Shabbat on the first and third Fridays of the month.FRIDAY, FEB. 20ECHO PARK PIANO BARSHABBATWITH OPEN TEMPLEA moody, gruff, intimate, chill, and enchanting Shabbat with Join Open Temple's new music director.FRIDAY, FEB. 20VENICE TRIBE SINGINGCIRCLEWITH IKARSing your heart out.TUESDAY, FEB. 24MID CITY NANI VAZANASINGS LADINOWITH TEMPLE BETH ISRAELOF HIGHLAND PARK &EAGLE ROCKA night of gorgeous music and culture.WEDNESDAY, FEB. 25HIGHLAND PARK KABBALATSHABBATWITH BASE L.A.Gather in Base L.A.’s backyard for a soulful service and vegetarian dinner. FRIDAY, FEB. 27MID CITY YOUNG LOCALSSHABBATWITH JEWISH SILVER LAKEA biweekly gathering.RSVP FOR DATESSILVER LAKE FEBRUARYVOLUNTEERING WITH FEDERATION ANDFRIENDSHIP CIRCLE L.A.Empowering kids with special needs in honor of Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month.SUNDAY, FEB. 8BEVERLYWOOD WITH JEWISH SILVERLAKESUNDAY, FEB. 8SILVER LAKE TRIPS INSIDE JEWISHFINLAND & LATVIAWITH NUROOTSAND JDC ENTWINEIf your new year's vision board has travel on it, don't miss the journey of a lifetime. From Helsinki’s vibrant modern Jewish community to Riga's deep roots, discover these cities firsthand with experts, locals, and new BFFs. Extra encouraged for Gen Z friends!MAY 4–11APPLY THROUGH MARCH 16 FELLOWSHIPS JGO’S ETHICS &LEADERSHIPFELLOWSHIPWITH JEWISH GRAD ORGA groundbreaking training program inspiring hundreds of young adults with world-class speakers and rare opportunities to develop meaningful connections with top Jewish executives, attorneys, community activists, and each other.APPLY SOONBEGINS FEB. 1 JEWISHCHANGEMAKERSFELLOWSHIPWITH JFNAA six week virtual program for young adults 21–27 dedicated to personal and professional growth.APPLY THROUGH FEB. 1 RAUTENBERGNEW LEADERS PROJECTWITH FEDERATIONNLP empowers young adults 27–40 to hone leadership skills and gain a deep understanding of Los Angeles with elected officials and civic and community leaders, and with peers who share a passion for civic engagement and social change.APPLY THROUGH FEB. 10 REPAIR THE WORLDSERVICE CORPSWITH REPAIR THE WORLDAn immersive, part time, and stipended experience with incredible L.A. service providers, mixing urgent community service and meaningful learning, focusing on social and systemic inequities, and rooting the experience in Jewish values.MARCH 9–JUNE 9 YAHELSOCIAL CHANGEFELLOWSHIPWITH YAHELNine months of service, learning, and impact in Israel for young adults 22–32.APPLY THROUGH JULY ABOVE & BEYOND Moishe House Sherman Oaks is looking for a new roommate.If you're thinking about having children, Gene Test Now can help you discover your knowing carrier status and provide you with more information and options for having a healthy baby.On February 26, join JFEDLA and sponsors across the state for a rare, high-stakes opportunity to hear directly from leading gubernatorial candidates on issues that matter most to Jewish Californians, at the Skirball.
