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Family-Friendly Purim Party (with a Bounce House!)

Monday, March 2, 2026

5 - 7 p.m.

Join us for a fun-filled, family-friendly Purim party for little ones. Enjoy music, a bounce house, tasty snacks, face painting, delicious hamantaschen, and of course, costumes! We will also join in an interactive kid-friendly Megillah reading with groggers and laughter.

This event is tailored to children 6 and younger. Tickets are $18 per child. Up to two adults can accompany each child at no cost. Every additional adult is $18.

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Learn more about Purim at Mishkon here.

Community Tot Shabbat and Kiddush

Saturday, March 7

11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Join Mishkon and the Preschool at Mishkon for musical Tot Shabbat and Kiddush!

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. Tot Shabbat will be led by Mishkon member Jeffrey Prince, who has a special talent for engaging our preschoolers through his interactive songs and exciting Jewish stories.

Schedule:
11 a.m. Free play
11:15 a.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)

This event is tailored to children 6 and younger. 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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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.