Ours is not a bloodline but a textline.

-Amos OZ

  • Beth Shir Shalom's online Torah Study on Saturday mornings with Rabbi Alex Kress

    Torah Study

    Join Torah Café every Saturday morning at 9:30 AM as we explore the Torah through The Mussar Torah Commentary in 5784. No prior knowledge necessary and everyone is welcome!

    We meet on Zoom which means you bring the caffeine, we’ll bring the commentary.

  • Zionism 101 with Rabbi Alex

    Zionism 101

    Join Rabbi Alex to explore early Zionist thought and consider what those dreamers have to teach us about antisemitism, Jewish identity, and our complex relationship with the land, state, and people of Israel.

    Sundays on Zoom at 10:00 AM: 2/25, 3/17, 4/21

    Closing Session In-Person: 5/19 @ Beth Shir Shalom, 12pm

  • Are Reform Jews Commanded?

    Rabbi Neil will help guide us through an exploration of the Reform movement’s sometimes fraught relationship with Judaism’s foundational principle of the commandments coming from God at Sinai.

    Second Wednesdays at 6:30 PM: 2/14, 3/13, 4/10, 5/8

  • Intergenerational, interfaith dialogue with First Presbyterian Church and Beth Shir Shalom in Santa Monica, California

    Interfaith Exchange

    Beth Shir Shalom has a rich history of building bridges with other faith communities. Our ongoing interfaith work focuses on relationships with two partner communities: Macedonia Baptist Church in Watts and First Presbyterian Church in Santa Monica.

  • Rabbi Alex Kress prepares to lead an after-services discussion on the Ethics of Oppenheimer.

    Dinner & Discussion

    In this ongoing, after-services series, we join together for dinner and an exploration of pressing moral dilemmas in our world.

    Join us on April 26th for a Passover dinner and lively discussion on the Ethics of Reparations.

  • Women from Beth Shir Shalom gather to mark Rosh Chodesh, enjoy each others company, learn a little Torah, and sip some delicious wine.

    Wine, Women & Wisdom

    In this Rosh Chodesh (head of the month) series, those identifying as women gather for meaningful conversations, quiet moments of reflection, and opportunities to grow our Jewish understanding, spiritual connection, and relationship with each other.