Sholem's non-religious cultural celebration of Passover acknowledges the holiday’s origins as a spring festival and honors the tradition of “Exodus” as a symbolic tale of freedom. This communal event will feature readings from Sholem’s secular family Hagada, a potluck luncheon, singing & musical accompaniment, with plenty of opportunities for children to participate. Model Secular Seder […]

This Saturday, the Sholem Community, together with his family, invite you to join us for a Celebration of the Life of Hershl Hartman (1929-2023), our esteemed Mentor, Principal, Education Director, and Vegvayzer. Saturday, May 4, 2024 Hershl Hartman (1929-2023) Celebration of Life 1:00 pm-4:00 pm PST (4:00-7:00pm EST) The Church in Ocean Park 235 Hill […]

Are you culturally Jewish but not religious? Would you like your children (or grandchildren) to connect with their Jewish identity? Do you have an intercultural family? Sholem's secular Sunday school engages children 4-17 years old in an exploration of Jewish identity, history, culture and traditions of social justice. Classes meet 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. […]

The Sholem Community’s holiday observances draw from Jewish history, folk traditions, contemporary readings, and social justice themes. Our secular humanistic adaptations of Jewish holidays are creative and imbued with a sense of relevance to the concerns of our modern times. Welcome the Jewish New Year with stirring readings, literature, and poetry based in our Jewish […]

Kol Nidre (Erev Yom Kippur) Friday, October 11, 2024 7:00-9:00 pm (PT) Doors open 6:30 pm Co-sponsored by SoCal Arbeter Ring/Workers Circle Presented at the Robert Frost Auditorium 4401 Elenda Street, Culver City, CA, 90230 (see below for important parking info) Kol Nidre, the evening that initiates Yom Kippur, is a highlight of the Sholem […]

The Sholem Community’s holiday observances draw from Jewish history, folk traditions, contemporary readings, and social justice themes. Our secular humanistic adaptations of Jewish holidays are creative and imbued with a sense of relevance to the concerns of our modern times. Join us at the park for a friendly discussion of ethics in our daily lives. […]

The Sholem Community’s holiday observances draw from Jewish history, folk traditions, contemporary readings, and social justice themes. Our secular humanistic adaptations of Jewish holidays are creative and imbued with a sense of relevance to the concerns of our modern times. This last holiday of the New Year festival cycle once celebrated the harvest. Today at […]