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Mishkon is the historic heart of Jewish life in Venice, located a few blocks from the ocean. Over the past few years, we have successfully maintained our thriving preschool and enhanced learning opportu­nities, launched new initiatives targeting engage­ment of different demographics, piloted unique programs internally, and branched out into the local Venice and Main Street communities!
 
 
Mishkon Committee Members: if you have an event you would like submitted to the calendar, please fill out our event form here. 

Barbara Book Club
Tuesday, January 13  7 - 8 p.m.
January Book: The House of Love and Prayer: and Other Stories by Tova Reich
 
Young Jewish Professional Kabbalat Shabbat Dinner with OneTable
Friday, January 23  6 - 8 p.m.
Mishkon is hosting a song-filled and accessible service followed by Kabbalat Shabbat dinner for Jews in their 20s-30s in partnership with OneTable.
RSVP for this free event here.
 
Havdalah
Saturday, January 24  6:30 - 8 p.m.
Rabbi Joshua Katzan will host the ceremony that marks the symbolic end of Shabbat and ushers in the new week. The ritual involves lighting a special havdalah candle with several wicks, blessing a cup of wine, and smelling sweet spices. Shabbat ends on Saturday night after the appearance of three stars in the sky. This event is for members only. RSVP here. 
 
Shabbat Shira - Service and Dinner
Friday, January 30  6 - 7:30 p.m.
Join us to support Rabbinic Intern Lily Gross as she leads a joyful, music-filled service for the Shabbat of Song, followed by a delicious community dinner. Sign up for dinner by Wednesday, January 28. Services are free. Dinner is $36 for Mishkon members and $46 for non-members.
Learn more and RSVP here.
 
Tot Shabbat and Kiddush
Saturday, February 7  11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Join us for a joyful and interactive Tot Shabbat service with music and storytelling, followed by grape juice and challah on the bimah with Rabbi Katzan, and a kiddush lunch. Learn more about this free event and RSVP here.
 
Tour of Westwood Greenway 
Sunday, February 1  10:30 - 11 a.m.
Mishkon will be celebrating Tu B'Shvat with a 30-minute walking tour through the Westwood Neighborhood Greenway. The Westwood Greenway cleans water while providing a native habitat for birds, butterflies, and other animals. We will learn about the history of the site and discuss what we can do now to help make our city a better place for animals and people.
Learn more and RSVP here.
 
Tu B'Shvat Seder
Monday, February 2  5 - 7:30 p.m.
Join us for a delicious Tu B’shvat Seder, an ancient ritual of eating, drinking, singing, and exploring how our connection to nature affects us physically, emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually. We will have something for everyone including a family-friendly Tu B'Shvat experience, dinner with the community, and of course, our Tu B'Shvat Seder! Rabbi Katzan will lead us with questions, short teachings, songs, and ways to encounter the mystery of creation.
Learn more and RSVP here.
 
Tot Shabbat and Kiddush
Saturday, February 7  11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Join us for a joyful and interactive Tot Shabbat service with music and storytelling, followed by grape juice and challah on the bimah with Rabbi Katzan, and a Kiddush lunch with the congregation.
Learn more about this free event and RSVP here.
 
The Mishkon Gala
Sunday, April 26  Time TBD
Save the date! You don't want to miss Mishkon's Annual Gala. This year's Gala honorees will be longtime Mishkonians Ann and Barry Steinberg and Shiri and Yoni Sassoon. 

It's never too late to continue learning and growing, and Mishkon Tephilo offers various adult education opportunities for individuals to explore and deepen their understanding of Jewish traditions, texts, and practices. With classes offered both in-person and online, participants can choose what best fits their schedule and learning preferences.

For those interested in joining the Adult Education Committee, contact committee chair Phil Bell at shalvah@aol.com.

Midrash Monday 
Mondays  7:30 p.m. on Zoom (on summer hiatus)
Join us on our exploration of classic Rabbinic midrash Monday with Rabbi Dan. Zoom One-Click 
 
Torah Tuesday
Tuesdays  7 p.m. on Zoom 
Join us for an open reading of the Parsha of the Week, the weekly Torah portion, with Rabbi Katzan. Zoom One-Click
 
Intermediate Hebrew
Wednesdays  5:30 p.m. on Zoom (on summer hiatus)
Join us for Hebrew with Beatrice Zelenko. We welcome anyone comfortable speaking Hebrew at an intermediate level. 
 
The Art of Cantillation
Rabbi Dan is training members in rendering the Torah text in a musically pleasing and grammatically faithful performance. Interested Mishkonians should contact Rabbi Dan at dan@shevitz.net.
 
Chug Rashi
First Shabbat of the Month (on hiatus)
Chug Rashi meets at Mishkon Tephilo after kiddush to explore the weekly Torah portion through Rashi's commentaries. Longtime member Jeff Fleck, who has a doctorate in Comparative Literature, leads the engaging discussions.
 
Barbara's Book Club
Tuesdays  Once a month at 7 p.m.
 
Guest Speaker Program 
Mishkon's Adult Education Committee has a thriving guest speaker program with scholars, artists, historians, poets, community members, and more. View our calendar for upcoming guest speakers here, and watch past conversations on our YouTube page.
Join Mishkon Tephilo for heimisch, warm, and engaging Shabbat services led by Rabbi Katzan and the Mishkon community. Whether new to Hebrew or well-versed in liturgy, the music and practice of our service will quickly feel like the warm embrace of a trusted friend, enhanced by helpful tips from members and the rabbi. All are welcome to attend Kabbalat Shabbat and candle lighting on Friday or Shabbat morning services on Saturday.
Kabbalat Shabbat on Zoom
Fridays  6 p.m. - 7 p.m. on Zoom
We'll receive Shabbat together with song and sharing. Join us as we sing some of the beautiful melodies of the Kabbalat Shabbat service. Zoom One-Click 
 
Shabbat Morning Services
Saturdays  9:30 a.m. at Mishkon
Join the Mishkon community on Saturday morning for a heimisch, warm, and engaging Shabbat service. After the Shabbat service, all are welcome to join our Kiddush. 
 
Shabbat on the Beach
Returning in the summer of 2026
 
 

Mishkon Tephilo has been a cornerstone of the Westside of Los Angeles since its founding in 1918, and our historic synagogue has witnessed the transformation of Main Street over the past 75+ years. We invite everyone to explore this vibrant city with us and get involved as our home continues to grow. Below, you’ll find events and programs happening throughout our greater L.A. community.
 

Share your upcoming events with us by emailing marketing@mishkon.org or by filling out this form.

The 41st Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Westside Coalition will be hosting the 41st annual celebration of Dr. King and his legacy. The theme for 2026 is “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere" and will feature keynote speaker Bonnie Boswell, who is an Emmy Award-winning producer. The Community Involvement Fair will begin immediately after the main celebration at 10:30 a.m. Mishkon's Social Action Committee will have a booth at the fair, which will give our larger Santa Monica and Venice community the opportunity to meet us!

Learn more about attending this free event here.

Skirball Cultural Center Exhibitions
      Open until March 1, 2026
      Open until March 1, 2026
      Open until March 1, 2026
Wed, January 14 2026 25 Tevet 5786