A moving film, “Janka,” is based on a mother’s Holocaust struggles never shared but lovingly recreated by her son through the painstaking translation of her letters written in Yiddish and discovered after her passing. Originally, staged for live theater and performed around the world, the movie was made during the pandemic and captures Janka’s story […]
Yizkor is a memorial prayer service traditionally observed four times during the year— on Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Pesach, and Shavuot. Temple Israel of Hollywood partners with Congregation Kol Ami to offer a brief service to reflect, share, and honor the memory of loved ones who have passed. Please join us over Zoom. Friday, April 22, […]
There is a tradition to study Pirke Avot - The Ethics of the Sages between Pesach and Shavuot. We will be using many new texts and commentaries. We study with several translations, with ancient and modern commentary and plenty of interesting discussions. If you do not have a copy of the text we suggest that you purchase: Pirke Avot: A Modern Commentary on […]
Join Rabbi Mari for her monthly conversations around big ideas for the Jewish community and beyond. Featuring Rabbi Chaim Seidler-Feller a faculty member at the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America and the Executive Director Emeritus of the UCLA Hillel, where he spent over 40 years in his leadership role there. This month's topic with […]
Join us in commemorating the Holocaust with our Yom HaShoah event featuring Rabbi Tirzah Firestone, PhD, a well-known teacher and writer who will join us online. She will be talking about her new book Wounds into Wisdom. Yom HaShoah Commemoration Rosove Chapel Thursday, April 28, 2022 7:00 PM Join via Zoom Meeting ID: 960 8974 […]
We want to get together outdoors! We want to meet each other! Intergenerational Shabbat gatherings of TIOH members will take place all over LA on Friday night April 29, 2022. From Hollywood to Los Feliz; Hancock Park to Sherman Oaks; and Burbank to Beverly Hills – meet TIOH members in your neighborhood. Sign up by […]
Join us for TIOH Speaks Shabbat! This monthly series after services will featuremembers of our community sharing their stories while enjoying a delicious catered dinner. This month’s topic is “Perspectives on Israel." DELICIOUS DINNER | DYNAMIC DINNER GUESTS In their rap battle “Let’s Talk Straight,” Israeli Uriya Rosenman and Palestinian Sameh 'SAZ' Zakout suggest we […]
Saturday mornings 8:45 AM – 9:45 AM Join an amazing group of committed adults to study the weekly Torah portion. Our teachers come from a variety of walks of life and experiences. In-person at TIOH with a Zoom Option, except when otherwise indicated. Questions? Contact David Aaronson at david.aaronson@gmail.com Join via Zoom
There is a tradition to study Pirke Avot - The Ethics of the Sages between Pesach and Shavuot. We will be using many new texts and commentaries. We study with several translations, with ancient and modern commentary and plenty of interesting discussions. If you do not have a copy of the text we suggest that you purchase: Pirke Avot: A Modern Commentary on […]
Are you interested in exploring Jewish spirituality? If you answered yes, this is the class for you. Karen Broutvaien, a Briskin Elementary School teacher, will guide you through a one-hour meditation session, where you will learn the basics of Mindfulness through the lens of Jewish Spirituality. You will learn tools to experience the present moment […]
Chair Yoga is for newer students and students looking to build a stronger foundation to their yoga practice. Step by step instruction is given to build strength and stability focusing on classical standing poses, seated poses, and relaxation poses. Chairs are used as props to help students extend, stretch, align and relax their bodies in a […]