Join Torah Café every Saturday morning at 9:30 AM as we unpack the weekly Torah portion, wrestle with big ideas, and look for the sparks of meaning that can change the way we see the world.

No prior knowledge necessary and everyone is welcome!

Torah Café is online on Zoom which means you bring the caffeine, we’ll bring the commentary.

Whether you’re exploring Judaism for the first time, seeking a refresher to your religious school education, or simply want to deepen your Jewish practice, join Eitan Strauss-Cohn, our Jewish Life and Music Director, for a come-as-you-are, no-knowledge-needed, judgment-free space to learn the ins and outs of Jewish practice and find the on-ramps to Jewish life that fit you. 

Class is in-person at Beth Shir Shalom on Wednesday nights from 6:30-8:00. 

Whether you’re continuing on from Judaism 101 or joining the conversation this year, Judaism 102 will explore 10 big ideas in Judaism to help you navigate the world with meaning and purpose.

Just like Judaism 101, this is a come-as-you-are class for curious people who want to dig into big questions

Class is in-person at Beth Shir Shalom on Monday nights from 7:00-8:30.

Beth Shir Shalom has a rich history of building bridges with other faith communities. Our ongoing interfaith work focuses on relationships with two partner communities: Macedonia Baptist Church in Watts and First Presbyterian Church in Santa Monica.

In this ongoing, after-services series, we join together for dinner and an exploration of pressing issues in our world.

Each session invites us to engage deeply with the ethical questions that define our time—through the lens of Jewish tradition, contemporary thought, and lived experience.

In this Rosh Chodesh (head of the month) series, those identifying as women gather for meaningful conversations, quiet moments of reflection, and opportunities to grow our Jewish understanding, spiritual connection, and relationship with each other.