Whether you’re exploring Judaism for the first time, seeking a refresher to your religious school education, or simply want to deepen your Jewish practice, join Rabbi Alex Kress for a come-as-you-are, no-knowledge-needed, judgment-free space to learn the ins and outs of Jewish practice and find the on-ramps to Jewish life that fit you. 

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.

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

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.

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.

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.