About our community
Our welcoming community in Venice Beach is egalitarian and participatory, joyously traditional and inclusive. Mishkon embraces the warmth of tradition while welcoming new thoughts and ideas. Our unique character attracts people from every profession, including artists, writers, educators and intellectuals. Welcome to the family.
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Coffee With the Rabbi
Email rabbikatzan@mishkon.org to schedule a time to meet for coffee or a phone call with Rabbi Katzan.
Join us for Services
Friday Kabbalat Shabbat
Fridays 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Receive Shabbat together with song and sharing on zoom.
Saturday Morning Shabbat
9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Shabbat morning services in the sanctuary include Shacharit, the Torah Service, and Musaf. Congregants often lead parts of the service and have the honor of reading the weekly Torah portion, and members and visitors alike may receive an aliyah. Rabbi Katzan shares a sermon and engages the community in discussion. Mourners and those observing a yahrzeit lead the Mourner’s Kaddish.
Things to Read
A Prayer for Israel in this Time of War by Rabbi Naomi Levy
Board of Rabbis of Southern California Prayers for Israel
Communal Gathering
Thursday, November 16
7:15 - 8:30 p.m.
A communal moment of mourning, shock, and prayer at Mishkon.
Learn more and RSVP here
Stay in Touch
Many members are affected personally. Call the office at 310-392-3029 (ext 1) if you would like to reach out to people in need or if you or anyone you know needs to be contacted.
Blue Ribbon Project
As a public act of solidarity, the Jewish Federations of North America launched a global #BlueRibbonsforIsrael campaign, symbolizing support and solidarity for the safe return of the hostages taken by Hamas terrorists in Israel.
Mishkon has ordered 200 ribbons which can be obtained at services. Click here to visit the Federation's website to learn more and to find their toolkit to download social media templates, postcards, email banners, zoom backgrounds, and much more.
Latest from Mishkon
Mishkon's 75th Anniversary
To kick off a year full of celebration, we hosted an open house event that included festive music, fun nosh as well as historical and architectural tours.
Membership Renewal
One of the great benefits of being a member of our Mishkon community is experiencing what it is to be a part of something “larger than oneself.” When it is time to celebrate, find support and healing, guidance, or nourishing friendship, sharing with this special community adds meaning and substance to our lives.
Enjoy Mishkon on YouTube
Sermons, speeches and an adorable playlist titled "Shabbat Songs for Kids". Plus zoom recordings from previous Shabbat services.
Shabbat on the Beach
We had so much fun getting together on the beach, singing songs, lighting candles, eating challah, and spending time with one another.
Shabbat on the Beach will resume in the summer of 2024!
Shabbat at Home
Surprising new connections were made at the Friday night Shabbat table as Mishkon members were matched to host families for a delightful evening of good food, camaraderie, and song. So grateful to the hosts who made it possible.
Stay tuned for more news.
Wed, November 29 2023
16 Kislev 5784
