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"The old will be made new, and the new will be made holy."

Rav Kook

IKAR

We believe that serious, passionate, and authentic engagement with Torah is an enduring response to the deepest cry of the human heart.

We believe that prayer and learning in a kehillah kedoshah, a holy community, can be soulful, inspiring, and profoundly impactful.

We believe that matters of the spirit are intimately linked to matters of the world, and that the Jewish community has a distinct responsibility to participate in social justice and tikkun, healing.

PURIM at IKAR:
What Happens in Shushan Stays in Shushan

purimscales Saturday, February 27
7:00PM Megillah Reading
9:00PM Adult PURIM JUSTICE CARNIVAL

Sunday, February 28
10:30AM Mini-Megillah - Greatest Hits
11:00AM-1:00PM Family PURIM JUSTICE CARNIVAL

IKAR's Purim Justice Carnival -- a fusion of the religious and the political, the spiritual and the social – and our best party of the year!

Give a Little Love
Get into the Purim Spirit

Let IKAR help you with one of the central mitzvot of Purim - mishloah manot - giving sweet things to people we care about.

Here's how it works: We create awesome baskets of Purim goodies, and you tell us where to send the love. It's that easy!

send a basket...

IKAR of Judaism - A journey to the heart of the Jewish tradition

ikarofjudaism Tuesday, February 9th: Rabbi Sharon Brous and Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson on The God Dilemma -- What is God? Where is God? Can I Be a Good Jew Without God?

Classes are held at Workmen's Circle. The drop-in price for classes is $25/class - pay in advance for reduced prices. Click here to sign up now. Questions? Call 323-634-1870 or email ikarofjudaism@ikar-la.org.

Click here to read about the schedule and course topics. Click here to listen to past lectures.

This program is a joint venture of IKAR and American Jewish University.

Upcoming Services

Shabbat AM Services

Saturday 2/13/10
Service begins at 9:15 AM
(No Limudim)

Shabbat b'Yahad

Friday 2/19/10
Services start at 6:15PM
catered meal following
Purchase your meal now!

Shabbat AM Services

Saturday 2/20/10
Service begins at 9:15 AM

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at the Westside JCC

ISAIAH INITIATIVE

Did you know that the hours IKAR members devote to working toward justice in our community, our city and our world are matched by monetary donations to IKAR from our Isaiah Fund? Contribute to our Isaiah Fund, or log your volunteer experiences today.

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HAITI EMERGENCY CRISIS RELIEF

When the community is in trouble let not a person say, 'I will go to my house and I will eat and drink and all will be well with me'... But rather a person should share in the distress of the community. (Taanit 11a)

Learn how you can help...

HELP MAKE OUR DREAM A REALITY:
AN IKAR PRESCHOOL

It takes a village... IKAR is aiming to create an IKAR preschool by Fall 2010. Please contact us if you are interested in getting involved or want to know more.

Email ecc@ikar-la.org

Donate to the Preschool Fund Now.

Take the survey.

MINYAN TZEDEK

IKAR Minyan Tzedek: Working Together to Bring Justice into Our World.

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Read about upcoming events

NOSHERIZE

Nosherize Here at IKAR we believe that food and community go hand in hand. Sponsor a kiddush or oneg to celebrate a special occasion or a special person.

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