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Community Tot Shabbat and Kiddush

December 13 and January 10

10:45 p.m.

Join Mishkon and the Preschool at Mishkon for Tot Shabbat!

A joyful, music-filled Shabbat experience for families with young children—featuring songs, stories, and plenty of fun—followed by a kiddush lunch.

Schedule:
10:45 a.m. Free play
11-12 p.m. Tot Shabbat service
12 p.m. Grape juice and challah on the bimah with Rabbi Katzan
12:15 p.m. Kiddush lunch (bagels, fruit, and more)

For children ages 0–5. Tot Shabbat is free and open to members and non-members—please sign up below if you’ll be joining us!

Sign up here!

Join us on Fridays at 9 a.m. for a special Baby & Me series!

Each week, one of our wonderful local community partners will join us for a fun activity, like music, sensory art, and more. Afterward, you’re invited to join our preschoolers for Shabbat songs and challah.

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Mishkon's Hanukkah Candle Lighting Party
Sunday, December 14, 2025 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Join us for a festive evening filled with delicious food, music, and holiday fun for all ages. Enjoy crispy latkes, award-winning Kosher brisket, tasty vegetarian options, and sweet sufganiyot. We’ll sing, laugh, and celebrate together at our beautiful synagogue just a few blocks from the beach. Other activities to look forward to include competing in Jewpardy (Get it? Jewish Jeopardy!), making Hanukkah decorations and cards, and playing Pin the Candle on the Menorah!

Jewish Roots Project

Weekly Wednesday

3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

JRP (Jewish Roots Project) is a weekly, drop-off after-school program for children ages 4-6 (TK through 1st grade) that nurtures connection, creativity, and community through fun and relatable exploration of Jewish culture. It's also a great way to stay connected to your Mishkon preschool friends after you graduate, and make new ones along the way!

Each Wednesday afternoon, kids will learn a mini lesson from Rabbi Joshua Katzan (that will surely include some music!), followed by alternating creative workshops. Every week, they’ll engage in either process art (led by Rachel Woodbridge from ARTWELL) or hands-on cooking (led by Shiri Sassoon). They’ll be fully immersed in modern Jewish culture, singing songs, tasting traditional cuisine, creating meaningful art, and strengthening their connections to their roots.

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Shabbat on the Beach

Returning in the summer of 2026! 5:30 - 7 p.m.

Bring a friend or the whole family! Warm your toes in the sand, and join your community in singing and celebrating the joys of a magical Shabbat experience.

Time: 5:30 - 7 p.m.

Location: Santa Monica Beach – Lifeguard Station #28 Look for the blue and white Mishkon flag.

Parking: Parking is available for a fee at Parking Lot #5 located at 2701 Barnard Way

Challah and grape juice will be provided for services, and FUN will be provided with beach games, kites, paddle ball, corn hole, and more after services! Feel free to bring your own instruments to join Rabbi Katzan during Shabbat on the Beach. Make sure to bring beach chairs, blankets, jackets, and your own dinner if you plan to picnic on the beach afterward.