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High Holy Days Family Services

Family Services are led with our little ones at the center. Music, songs, and stories will be the way we open the world of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur to our children. This is not a drop-off, but rather a whole family experience we hope will be meaningful for the whole family.

All children enrolled in child care can attend family services. Learn more and register your little ones for child care here. View our High Holy Days full schedule here.

Rosh Hashanah Tuesday, September 23 During Torah Service (approximately 10:15 a.m. - 11 a.m.)

Yom Kippur Thursday, October 2 During Torah Service (approximately 10:15 a.m. - 11 a.m.)

Family Friendly Services

Tashlich on the Beach Sunday, September 28 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Tashlich with Mishkon's community is a joyous event so bring your friends, family, and a picnic lunch to the gathering at Lifeguard Station 28. We will toss crumbs from our pockets into the sea (or more environmentally friendly seaweed gathered from the beach).

Simchat Torah Service and BBQ Wednesday, October 15 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

All are welcome to our Family and Community Hakafot services at 10 a.m. We will dance and sing to celebrate the Torah, our Book of Teachings, and then gather for a celebratory luncheon. It's a great way to bring the season to a joyous conclusion.

A BBQ lunch under Mishkon's Sukkah will follow the service from 1 - 2:30 p.m. Registration is required here. Children younger than 12 eat free.

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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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.

Sign up now!

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.