July happenings
From our partners & friends.
July in LA is sun soaked days, lingering evenings, and the feeling that something meaningful could happen around any corner. It's a season for Shabbat dinners and park hangs, music and learning, volunteering and showing up for one another. Connection unfolds in small moments: a table under twinkle lights, a conversation that sparks a new idea, a gathering that turns strangers into neighbors. Whether you're looking for fresh faces, familiar rituals, or a nu summer story to step into, here are a few ways to get involved.
Creative Writing Workshop
Thursday, July 2 | 7:30 p.m. | North Hollywood
Join Moishe House and Robin Finn, award-winning writer, educator, “narrative alchemist,” and the founder of Heart.Soul.Pen for a writing workshop.
Shabbat ShaBBQ
Friday, July 3 | 6:30 p.m. | Moishe House Venice
Start the month with Shabbat, BBQ, friends, and summer energy in Venice. (Gluten free and vegan options will be available.)
Silver Lake Reading Club Reading
Thursday, June 4 in Mid City
Base L.A. and the Six11 Project share ancient wisdom for navigating chaos, cultivating resilience, and finding ways not only to survive, but perhaps even to thrive.
Happy Hour & Hora
Wednesday, July 8 | 7:00 p.m. | in the Valley
Snacks, dancing, and Israeli folk dance for young adults in the Valley.
Star Party Silver Lake
Thursday, July 9 | 8:00 p.m. | Silver Lake
Join us at this special event where astronomy lovers bring out their telescopes to Silverlake and allow the public to look at the stars.
Yes Chef Shabbat No. 2
Friday, July 10 | 7:00–10:00 p.m. | Silver Lake
An intimate Shabbat dinner with Chef Shimi Aaron, good wine, music, and limited seats. (Kosher dinner - dairy and fish)
Shabbat Fiesta on the Patio
Friday, July 10 | 7:00–9:00 p.m. | Valley Village
Margaritas, kosher Mexican food, and a relaxed Shabbat night for East Valley young adults.
Shabbat Morning Service
Saturday, July 11 | 10:00 a.m. | Picfair Village
A spirited Shabbat morning service followed by lunch and Torah learning with Rav Brett.
Mike’s Bikes: Biking the LA River
Sunday, July 12 | 2:00 p.m. | Elysian Valley
Join Resident Mike and avid bike lover as we take on the LA River greenway, the bike lane by the LA River full of nature, where you might hear frogs, see creatures, and trees in the middle of the river. We will meet at Spoke in Frogtown where we will rent bikes, then we will ride through the bike lane and stop by the coffee shops and cute shops on the bike lane!
Twisted Tastings
Sunday, July 12 | 2:00–4:00 p.m. | Sawtelle
Wine and Oreos in the park, because summer afternoons should be a little unexpected.
Clothing Swap
Sunday, July 12 | 5:00–7:00 p.m. | West Hollywood
Bring clothes you’re done with, find something new-to-you, and hang over pizza and snacks. With Moishe House Venice + Moishe House WeHo
Tribe School with IKAR
Tuesday, July 14 | 7:00 p.m. | Pico-Robertson
Dinner, Jewish text, hevruta learning, and real conversation for your 20s and 30s.
Kabbalat Shabbat Services & Dinner
Friday, July 17 | 6:30 p.m. | Pico-Robertson
A tech-free TRIBE Kabbalat Shabbat with singing, dinner, dessert, and board games.
Jewish Boyle Heights Walking Tour
Sunday, July 17 | 12:00 p.m. | Boyle Heights
Explore the immigrant, labor, organizing, and multiracial Jewish history of Boyle Heights.
Havdalah Game Night
Saturday, July 18 | 7:00 p.m. | Moishe House Venice
Games, snacks, drinks, and friendly competition to close out Shabbat.
New Moon Neon Night
Saturday, July 18 | 7:00 p.m. | Midcity
Join Trybal Gatherings for glow paint, neon drinks, music, games, and a new moon celebration under the stars.
Zine Making Class
Sunday, July 19 | 12:00 p.m. | Moishe House Venice
Make your own tiny handmade booklet with all supplies provided. (Free event!)
Sunday Morning Hike
Sunday, July 19 | 9:30–11:30 a.m. | Santa Monica
A short, scenic Santa Monica hike with snacks and good company with Leo Baeck Temple.
Tisha B’Av: Grief, Resilience, and Art
Tuesday, July 21 | 3:00 p.m. | Virtual
A reflective conversation with Jewtina for Latin and Jewish folks exploring grief, resilience, and hope.
Jews Are Good At Things
Sunday, July 26 | 1:00-5:00 p.m. | Burbank
J.A.G.A.T is back for year three baby!!! Come join your favorite MoHoNoHo fam for an afternoon of fun and games at Verdugo Park!
TRIBE Singing Circle
Tuesday, July 28 | 7:30 p.m. | Pico-Robertson
Sing your heart out to your favorite Hebrew chant with us! Whether you are an expert or a first-timer, we welcome you!
Shabbat Fiesta on the Patio
Friday, July 10 | 7:00–9:00 p.m. | Valley Village
Margaritas, kosher Mexican food, and a relaxed Shabbat night for East Valley young adults.
Shabbat Morning
Thursday, July 9 | 8:00 p.m. | Silver Lake
Join us at this special event where astronomy lovers bring out their telescopes to Silverlake and allow the public to look at the stars.
Yes Chef Shabbat No. 2
Friday, July 10 | 7:00–10:00 p.m. | Silver Lake
An intimate Shabbat dinner with Chef Shimi Aaron, good wine, music, and limited seats. (Kosher dinner - dairy and fish)
Live Music with Moishe House
Wednesday, July 29 | 7:00 p.m. | Venice
Meet up at Weary Livers in Santa Monica for live music and good company.
Kabbalat Shabbat with Merchav
Friday, July 31 | 6:30 p.m.
A soulful backyard Shabbat service followed by vegetarian dinner and live music from the KabShab band and special guest Merchav.
ONGOING + APPLICATION OPPORTUNITIES
Pomegranate Writing Fellowship
Apply by Sunday, July 12 | Virtual
A year-long writing fellowship for Jewish women and gender-expansive people of color.
Young Locals Shabbat
Biweekly Shabbat dinners | Silver Lake
Join Jewish Silver Lake for regular Shabbat dinners in the Silver Lake Garden.
Jewish Silver Lake Volunteering
Sundays | 12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with East Side Kitchen once or twice a month.
Embark LA
Tuesdays through July 28 | 7:15 p.m. | Virtual
A welcoming learning series for interfaith couples exploring Jewish life together (without the pressure to convert!).
COMMUNITY SERVICE
On Sunday, July 12, volunteer with your family and Jewish Federation Los Angeles at one of three community service events — beach cleanup in Manhattan Beach, Challah Bake in Valley Village, and meal packaging in Pico Robertson.
Heal the Bay
9:30–11:00 a.m. | Manhattan Beach
Together, let’s Heal the Bay! Join us in cleaning up Manhattan Beach to protect ocean wildlife and our coastal environment.
This opportunity is open to volunteers of all ages.
Clean Manhattan Beach!
L’Dough V’Dough
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. or 1:30–3:30 p.m. | Valley Village
Due to the sensitive nature of the content, parents must use discretion in including children under age 12.
Together, with Adat Ari El, let’s honor Holocaust survivors. L’Dough V’Dough invites you to braid and bake challah, actively fulfilling the value of L’Dor V’Dor (from generation to generation). While kneading the dough, you will reflect on the importance of passing stories from one generation to the next. As your challah bakes, you will be joined by a survivor, child of survivors, or grandchild of survivors who will share their own or their family's story of survival and perseverance.
OBKLA Meal Prep
1:00–3:00 p.m. | Pico-Robertson
This event is open to volunteers five and older.
Together, let’s combat food insecurity. Join us in preparing and packaging meals while having fun in a joyful, collaborative atmosphere at Our Big Kitchen Los Angeles (OBKLA). You'll make over 300 meals, along with 600 chocolate chip cookies from scratch, following step-by-step instructions from OBKLA’s chefs!
Combat Food Insecurity at OBKLA!
ON THE HORIZON
JIMENA Sephardic Leaders Fellowship
August 18–December 15 | Virtual
A virtual fellowship for Jewish educators deepening their knowledge of Sephardic and Mizrahi history and heritage.
Apply by July 24.
Trybal SoCal
September 24–27 | Ojai
Adult Jewish summer camp: new friends, big camp energy, and a weekend away in Ojai.
Tour de Summer Camps
Sunday, November 8 | Simi Valley
Ride, play, compete, pickleball, and help more kids experience Jewish summer camp.