Mishkon Welcomes You!
Where Venice meets Santa Monica just steps from the beach, Mishkon has been bringing Jewish joy for over a century, and we welcome you to be a part of our vibrant community. Mishkon has a rich history of serving the Westside Jewish community for 107 years with 76 years on Main Street!
Welcome from Sol Ortasse 
2025 Letter from the President
Please reach out to Mishkon's Director of Operations and Membership Fleming Brooks at office@mishkon.org or 310-392-3029 for more information or if you need help with your online membership application.
Just some of the benefits of membership:
- A caring, inclusive community, there for one another through good times and bad.
- Our spiritual leaders: Rabbi Joshua Katzan, who sparks inspiration and edification as a teacher, musician, and genuine mensch; and Rabbi Emeritus Dan Shevitz, who regularly graces us with wisdom of Torah.
- Weekly Shabbat morning services brimming with Jewish learning, uplifting singing, lively discussions, and quiet inspiration – and kiddush lunch.
- The Preschool at Mishkon, a close-knit community of families; a T-K Program with arts, cooking and religious programming; and meaningful elementary school religious education.
- Adult education, including Torah and Mishnah study, book club, Hebrew language classes, and our outstanding guest speaker series.
- Once a month in the summer, Mishkon invites the whole community, friends and family to celebrate Shabbat on the Beach.
- Spirited holiday celebrations: Sukkot, Hanukkah, Purim, Passover, and beyond.
- Volunteer opportunities for Tikkun Olam (rebuilding the world) through social action programs, like Meals on Wheels, food drives with Westside Food Bank and their annual Hunger Walk, clothing drives, serving at Bread and Roses Café, and beach cleanups.
- Tickets to High Holy Days*, our annual journey from the joy of Rosh Hashanah through an introspective Yom Kippur and our soul-stirring Ne’ilah (concluding service), plus Tashlich at the beach and popular spiritual sidetrips.
*Non-members, come for High Holy Days, and we will credit your ticket price toward your annual membership.
- Free or discounted access to our full calendar of events and programs. Just some examples:
- Sunset Shabbat and Havdalah services at the beach
- Shabbat at Home: members inviting members to break bread in the comfort of home.
- Mishkon Culture Club: exploring the best of Jewish L.A., from museum exhibits to comedy nights.
- Evenings with guest cantorial soloists, like the inspirational Happie Hoffman.
- Fun events, including whiskey tastings, community game days, movie premieres, art openings, BBQs, and dinner with a movie on December 25.
Dues include an annual Building Assessment Fee of $200 for individuals, $300 for two adults, and $350 for households with three or more people, as well as a Security Assessment Fee of $150, $250, and $300, respectively.
The Building Assessment Fee is a shared annual contribution that supports ongoing and future facility improvements and major repairs. The Security Assessment Fee helps offset the costs of the professional security required to safeguard our members, our facility, and our sacred items.
If you’re new to Mishkon, join us any Friday online or on Saturday in person for Shabbat services followed by kiddush lunch, or check our calendar for other events. We’re eager to meet you!
*Non-members, come for High Holy Days, and we will credit your ticket price toward your annual membership.
Eligibility
Families are eligible for the Recent Preschool Graduate option if they have a child who graduated from Mishkon’s preschool within the two years prior to starting membership.
Assistance
No one will be denied membership because of financial issues. To request dues consideration, please contact Fleming Brooks at the number above.
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A Letter from Mishkon's President, Sol Ortasse Greetings, Mishkon has begun a new fiscal year, and as we launch our 2025-26 membership drive, we want to thank you for being part of our community. Your membership truly makes a difference. In a time when antisemitism is on the rise and Jewish communities face growing challenges, the need for strong, vibrant Jewish spaces has never been more urgent. Mishkon remains a place of belonging, resilience, and spiritual renewal — a home where Jewish life can flourish. Although some houses of worship have struggled, Mishkon has continued to grow and thrive:
Our improved online membership renewal process reflects this forward momentum. Visit mishkon.org/membership to easily renew your membership online. If you prefer paper forms mailed to you or need assistance with the online forms, please contact the office at 310-392-3029 or email office@mishkon.org. This year, we continue to focus on two key priorities: revitalizing our facilities and creating innovative programs to attract and inspire the next generation of Jewish families. Your membership helps ensure that Mishkon continues to serve as a sanctuary for all who seek connection, meaning, and Jewish community in uncertain times. We encourage you to renew your membership as soon as possible — and to consider joining at an Honor Level, such as Chai Momentum, with easy monthly payments and added benefits. And please think about who else in your life might find strength and joy here. Who could you invite to Shabbat at the Beach or our upcoming Kabbalat Shabbat with Happie Hoffman? Thank you for your support. Together, we help ensure that Jewish life not only survives but also thrives. Warmly,
Sol Ortasse
President
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Sat, August 30 2025
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