East Side Jews

We are Very pleased to share this 9-part discussion series hosted by Mizrah Shel Shalom and the Center for Jewish Nonviolence that features leading thinkers and cultural activists focused on the themes and intersections of Mizrahi struggles, feminism, and justice in Israel and Palestine Sessions are free and will take place on Sundays at 9am PT/12pm ET/7pm TL. The first session is scheduled for Sunday, April 11th, 2021, and you can join for as many or as few sessions as you like. Register here to join:

If you've been following the horrific violence against our unhoused neighbors at Echo Park Lake, please join this peaceful vigil tonight at 5pm at Sunset/Lemoyne in Echo Park. #EchoParkRiseUp

CW: police violence Last night, the LAPD showed us once again who they serve as they gated off folks living in Echo Park Lake and attacked supporters of the unhoused with tear gas and batons, even breaking someone's arm. Shameful and disgusting. We'll post some accounts to follow to stay up to date. #EchoParkRiseUp

It’s Not Too Late! RSVP now for our 7:30pm seder. SNEAK PEEK INTO TONIGHT’S HAGGADAH. Our cover image this year is just one of many beautiful pieces by @rozwater featured in our updated 2021 haggadah. We are excited to share additional works of poetry, music, and art from some of our favorite local and less local artists.... RSVP for Haggadah & Zoom Link!

Kickoff event tonight at 8pm for... A BOOK CLUB IS BORN! That’s right, ESJ has a brand new book club started by Ben Poor and Shay Roman. No need to have read anything yet! Tonight is just a chance to get to know each other and make a plan for reading our first chosen book: The Rabbi Who Prayer With Fire by Rachel Sharona Lewis. More info and rsvp @link in bio. Comment if you’re coming, or if you’ll catch the next one!?

YOU’RE INVITED! This Sunday at 7:30pm on Zoom. RSVP Now! For the second year in a row, East Side Jews Activist Collective has created the ultimate end-of-Passover experience for social justice warriors of all kinds! This collaborative seder includes contributions of art, live musical performance, lefty musings, prayers, poems and more. Together we will reflect on the journey this last year has been, and honor both the pain and the joy that we bring with us into the future. T...he Meal of Moshiach has been designed to expand the heart and mind, and collectively explore what a liberated world could look like, and how we might get there! Adult focused but all ages and backgrounds are enthusiastically welcome. Please come as you are, no food or seder plate required. This event will run 90 minutes. Latecomers & early-leavers welcome! Free event/Pay-what-you-can. *RSVP LINK IN BIO* #passover #pesach #moshiach #matzah #matzo #jews #jewishholidays #jewsofinstagram #jewish

Shame on City Councilman Mitch O'Farrell and the city of Los Angeles. Persecuting our unhoused neighbors during a pandemic is barbaric. We'll post some links to organizations in the comments that are actually working to help Angelenos and not city developers.

See you on Sunday!

SHABBAT TONIGHT AT 7PM A Collective, ‘Drunk History*’ style retelling of the Passover story. If you missed the group attempt at telling the Purim story you’re in luck! We’re going at it again. How much you know of the Pesach story!? Maybe you're an actual Torah scholar, maybe you watched a lot of the Rugrats Passover episode, or maybe you got kicked out of Religious School after that nasty Afikomen prank. No matter who you are it's time to "drunk history" the Pesach story ...together on Zoom. *Drinking is not required as we are likely to struggle no matter how sober. Link in bio

Repost @ktownforall Some politicians and media outlets will try to present what happened in Echo Park as a success, that they housed everyone and cleared a park for necessary repairs. They will depict images of people’s belongings strewn throughout the park as trash, but HERE IS THE REALITY.#echoparkriseup

As an extension of our Political Education offerings, East Side Jews Activist Collective presents an adapted #CountOnUS & Frontline democracy defender training for the SIJCC & ESJ community. This training, based on the social view of people power, highlights the stakes of this moment, breaks down the theory of non-cooperation, and explains WHAT YOU CAN DO. This workshop prepares individuals to take action: whether that’s day-of-election text banking, pressuring your representatives, showing up to polling places on November 3rd, or participating in a general strike with millions of others to defend democracy.

Join us NOW! Today we are celebrating the work we have done for this election, and making it known we demand for a peaceful transfer of power. We will not accept less than the democracy we are fighting for. We’re at 6th and Park View - communal rally with a coalition of incredible organizers and organizations. OR meet us at Pershing Square at 11am for the march to Grand Park!

Quick & Dirty shabbat starts in 30minutes! Join us for the usual 45minutes of connection and magic making. THIS WEEK: Our Torah portion says Angels visit Abraham. We say the Election just happened; we need all the help we can get.... For zoom link, check out the event page here: https://www.sijcc.net//quick-amp-dirty-east-side-jews-shab Image: Giorgio de Chirico's ‘Jewish Hour’: Metaphysical Painting in Ferrara, 191518. Wiley Digital Archives.

Around the country, Jews Against Fascism have been marching, rallying, and making their voices heard. Now it’s our turn. Join Us Tomorrow at 8:45am for a Shabbat service, followed by a rally and march to Pershing square/Grand Park. Questions? Email [email protected]

Nuff said. Whatever time it is - its go time. Art by Hannah Lewis, please support her on venmo at @AnalogArt

LETS CALL IT LIKE IT IS. Antisemitism. Regardless of who you voted for in 2016, regardless of why you voted that way, it is has become increasingly apparent that siding with those in power (especially those who are morally corrupt) DOES NOT MAKE US SAFE. ... Yesterday, a Jewish cemetery in Michigan was defaced with MAGA & TRUMP support, which clearly in this case translates to hate for jews. Yet the congregation's rabbi, David J. B. Krishef, says it is unknown if the vandalism was anti-Semitic. He mentioned Halloween weekend vandalism as a potential reason for this attack. Over last four years, racism and prejudice has been condoned in bold new ways - being a fascist is in. Vote against facism today. Vote for dignity today. And tomorrow? Be ready to be in the streets, on the phone, writing letters, writing checks, supporting activists and community members, standing in solidarity with others... PARTICIPATE in the fight for our freedoms, and remove your consent and participation from a society that isnt being run by and for YOU. https://www.google.com//www.nbcnews.c/news/amp/ncna1245930

Say it again, say it again - OH! You DO or you don't, don't You WILL or you won't, won't No moooore (*threats to our democracy*)... No more, baby I'm a DO RIGHT Do this with us. Step in, stand up, fight back. We the people RUN this country and no dictator or hate-filled followers can take it away from us. We have the love and we have the power. Join us Monday. RSVP required. #countonus #defenddemocracy #jewsagainstfacism #jewishlife #jewish

Are you prepared to defend democracy? Want to know what YOU can do? On Monday join East Side Jews Activist Collective for a democracy defense training and workshop to get you ready to hold power accountable on election day and beyond.

In this highly contentious election year, we want to make sure every community member knows the six key elements of a successful election. Join us on Monday night for a special Defending Democracy Workshop. Info in link below https://www.sijcc.net/events/defending-democracy-2020

Tonight! Come join us and process all the stuff coming up for you around the election.

WEDNESDAY @ 6.30 PM join the Activist Collective as we discuss as a community The New Yorker article "What Can You Do If Trump Stages a Coup?" It's a vital topic during one of the most important times in our history. See you there!