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Nefesh Friday Shabbat in Echo Park
December 15, 2023 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm PST
Come join Nefesh for a special Friday Shabbat together in person or online
Nefesh Friday Night Shabbat services are on the first and third Fridays of the month – all are welcome! Bring a dessert to share.
On the first Friday of the month, we have a vegetarian potluck before the service, starting at 6pm.
On the third Friday of the month, we have Lai Lai: Learn and L’Chaim with Rabbi Aaron, a chance to say kiddush, toast with friends, and do a little bit of prayer learning before the service.
Sign up for either of these offerings by RSVPing for Shabbat
In Person Check in starts at 6:30pm
Livestream opens at 6:55pm
Erev Shabbat Service starts at 7pm
Dessert Potluck Oneg follows the service
Location: St. Paul’s Commons, 840 Echo Park Ave, Los Angeles CA 90026
ASL interpretation. Childcare provided from 7-9pm.
Health & Safety: If it’s your first time, proof of vaccination required or a negative test within the last 24 hours is requested. There are also rapid tests on site, if needed. There will be indoor and limited outdoor seating. Masks are at your discretion – please protect yourself and others!
Parking & Accessibility: Garage parking is available with elevator access to the gathering space on Level 1, where all surfaces are paved or carpeted. Please enter the garage at 850 Echo Park Avenue and press 001 to be buzzed in. Street level access is on Echo Park Ave by staircase (2 flights) or elevator. Biking, carpooling, walking, etc. are also encouraged. NOTE: For the safety of our community, please do not attempt to enter or exit through the back gate on Laguna Ave.
Nefesh provides an ASL interpreter at our Shabbat services and captions on all our Zoom gatherings. Speech and music are almost entirely amplified – there are moments in the service when you are invited to speak directly to the people sitting near you. Please reach out to info@nefeshla.org with any accessibility questions and concerns.
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