May happenings
Bring spring to life
ANCESTORS’ VOICES
THURSDAY 5.1
SEPULVEDA PASS
The Skirball shares a powerful dance theater project exploring epigenetics.
YOGA WITH MARLEE
THURSDAY 5.1
VENICE
Open Temple and Vegan Jewish Life invite you to a transformative Passover seder celebrating freedom, renewal, compassion, and sustainability.
LATIN JEWISH
FILM FESTIVAL
THURSDAY 5.1
SATURDAY 5.31
Jewtina y Co.'s festival continues, celebrating the rich tapestry of identity and bringing together Los Angeles' Jewish community through cinema and dialogue.
SHABBAT IN
THE PARK
FRIDAY 5.2 & 5.16
ECHO PARK
Join Nefesh for Shabbat on the first and third Fridays of the month.
WRITE & SHARE
YOUR STORY
SUNDAY 5.4
WOODLAND HILLS
Join The Braid and Maagalim Community for an inspiring storytelling workshop to awaken your voice, with David Chiu and Daphna Shull.
VALLEY DAY OF
SERVICE
SUNDAY 5.4
Join the Federation and assemblymember Jesse Gabriel for a meaningful day of community service opportunities.
BALLONA WETLANDS
VOLUNTEERING
SUNDAY 5.4
MARINA DEL REY
Join the Federation to help restore biodiversity to L.A.’s last coastal wetland by removing invasive and non-native plants.
SINGLES MINGLE
TUESDAY 5.6
SANTA MONICA
Looking to find a Jewish partner? Join Mishkon Tephilo on a cozy patio for microbrews and conversation.
PICKLEBALL
TUESDAYS
MAY 6, 13, 20 & 27
SILVER LAKE
Join SIJCC out on the court all month long.
EAST SIDE JEWS
BOOK CLUB
TUESDAY 5.6 & 5.20
SILVER LAKE
Join SIJCC to explore "Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants."
YAD SPRING
TEXT STUDY
WEDNESDAY 5.7
PALMS
Join YAD and B'Yachad to dive into this week’s Torah portion.
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE
FRIDAY 5.9
WESTWOOD
Join Atid and Sinai Temple for their biggest monthly event.
HEALING THROUGH THE
FOUR ELEMENTS
THURSDAY 5.15
LOS ANGELES
Gather with At The Well and other women and nonbinary folks to commemorate the counting of the Omer and the Hebrew month of Iyar.
LAG BA’OMER
STORY WORKSHOP
THURSDAY 5.15
VENICE
Join The Braid and Base L.A. to ignite your creativity and celebrate the power of Jewish stories.
SHABBAT
HAPPY HOUR
FRIDAY 5.16
MID CITY
Join Ikar's TRIBE for drinks and nosh before services.
TRYBAL’S
GOT TALENT
SATURDAY 5.17
CULVER CITY
Belt it out at karaoke with Trybal Gatherings' L.A. ambassadors.
FOOD VOLUNTEERING
MONDAY 5.19
MID CITY
Give back with Atid and Our Big Kitchen L.A.
TORAH &
ICE CREAM
THURSDAY 5.22
MID CITY
With Base L.A. and the Six11 Project.
KABBALAT
SHABBAT
FRIDAY 5.30
MID CITY
Join Base L.A. for services and a hearty vegetarian dinner.
Trips &
immersive experiences
LGBTQ+
PRIDE MISSION
JUNE 8–12
ISRAEL
Join Jewish Federations to travel and connect with LGBTQ+ leaders and orgs, with optional add-ons to attend Jerusalem Pride and Tel Aviv Pride.
BIRTHRIGHT ALUMNI
HOMECOMING
JUNE 15–26
ISRAEL
Join Birthright for their twenty fifth anniversary on a first ever alumni homecoming trip.
BRANDEIS
CAMP INSTITUTE
JUNE 17–JULY 13
SIMI VALLEY
Join American Jewish University's BCI for a transformative, 26-day experience combining Jewish learning, arts, culture, and community.
NESHAMA QUEST
JULY 29–AUGUST 4
SIERRA NEVADA
Join Wilderness Torah for a transformational backpacking journey through the John Muir wilderness.
TRYBAL SOCAL
SEPTEMBER 18–21
OJAI
Trybal Gatherings' SoCal flagship camp experience. The countdown to the most unforgettable weekend of the summer has officially begun.
CAMP NAI
CRUISE
DECEMBER 10–15
L.A. TO CABO SAN LUCAS
Join Mem Global to escape the winter cold and experience everything you love about Jewish summer camp on the open sea.
HONEYMOON ISRAEL
FEBRUARY 26–MARCH 8
A ten day trip to Israel. A community that lasts a lifetime.
Above & beyond
LEADING LIGHT
FELLOWSHIP
APPLY THROUGH MAY 23
Lunar Collective is proud to invite Asian American Jewish adults to elevate leadership skills while learning the fundamentals of community organizing.
CONTESTANT SEARCH
FOR LOVE ISN’T BLIND
The hit comedy dating show is seeking singles for a Jewish iteration — apply to be a contestant, nominate your friends, or just grab tickets to watch.
DIGITAL STORYTELLERS
& SCREENWRITERS LABS
Applications are open from Jewish Writers Initiative to incubate new projects for mainstream film, television, and digital media platforms.
Coming soon
NU FRIDAYS
SHABBAT SUPPER CLUB
Vibes meet values in our new four part series for Gen Z Jews all about turning you into a confident host. From a beautiful beachside space in Venice, you'll build friendships, reimagine rituals, and discover how to make Shabbat your own. Come for the challah, stay for the community, and leave ready to host with your heart.
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.
The JQ Helpline offers inclusive support and resources for LGBTQ+ Jews, families, and allies.
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.