Please join us as we welcome 5784 with joyous, welcoming, non-judgemental, user-friendly, and mindful celebrations of the High Holidays! Led by our beloved Rabbi Yonah and Rachel Bookstein and inspiring team of chazanim and teachers.

No membership or "tickets" are required. Services are free with registration. Donations are suggested. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.

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🍎New for 5784🍎

Amazing & Joyful Traditionally Inspired Services • Revive Your Soul with Meditation, Yoga, Classes and Workshops • Reservation by Donation • Cold Drinks and Snacks • Lavish Break-Fast • Ocean-side Musical Tashlich

🍯 On Rosh Hashanah, you will experience and taste the meaning of the Jewish New Year with our Kabbalistic Kiddush. Evening Services: Friday, Sept.15 • Daytime Services & Classes: Saturday Sept.16 & Sunday Sept.17

🍯 On Yom Kippur, in addition to the services and classes, participate in special Afternoon Programs, along with moving stories and heartfelt songs which create an uplifting and interactive atmosphere. Evening Services & Class: Sunday, Sept. 24 • Monday, Sept. 25: Services & Classes All Day

Please invite your friends, family and neighbors to celebrate the Jewish New Year with Pico Shul!

We hope we can accommodate everyone who would like to attend plus there is outdoor space for social distancing if you so desire. Additionally, there will also be a family room for parents and their children. We need you to please reserve your seat and donate.

The suggested minimum donation for Students & Young Professionals is $180 – $360 per person, and for Community is $360 – $720 per person.

Pico Shul relies on High Holiday donations to support our year round programs. Please give from your heart and all donations are tax-deductible.

Many Sponsorship Opportunities!

Individual Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Services (Email us for details!)
Meditation and Yoga
Apples, Honey, & Honey Cake for the Shul
Kiddush, Tashlich, Machzors
Family Room Sponsor

Special gifts for getting your donations in by Aug. 15 like this cool water bottle!

Registration

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Rosh Hashanah (Sept. 15-17) [Sold Out]
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Tashlich (Sunday 10 AM, Sept. 24)
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About 2023/5784 Days of Awesome

Our Team

Rabbi Yonah Bookstein • Rebbitzen Rachel Bookstein • Batsheva Frankel • Marcus J Freed • Cheston Mizel • Tuli Skaist

And more to be announced soon!

Schedule

Rosh Hashanah

Friday, September 15: Evening Services (6:30pm - 8pm)

Saturday, September 16: Daytime Services and Simultaneous Classes & Workshops (Check-In Opens at 8:30am; Kiddush at 12:30pm)

Sunday, September 17: Daytime Services and Simultaneous Classes & Workshops (Check-In Opens at 8:30am; Kiddush at 12:30pm)

Sunday, Sept. 24: Tashlich and Compassionate & Kosher Kapparot (Before Yom Kippur, 10am-11am. More Information here)

Yom Kippur

Sunday, September 24: Evening Services & Class (Starting at 6:30pm; Followed by Class)

Monday, September 25: Services and Simultaneous Classes & Workshops All Day (Check-in Opens at 8:30am; Break-Fast at 8pm)

FAQ

• Are these the best High Holiday Services in LA?

YES, without a doubt.

• Do we need to be a member?

No membership or affiliation required to register.

• What are the dates?

Rosh Hashanah services, Friday, Sep. 15 (evening services), Saturday Sep. 16 (daytime services) & Sunday Sept. 17 (daytime services). Yom Kippur is Sunday evening Sep. 24 and Monday Sep. 25. We will also have a Musical Tashlich on Sunday Sep. 24 by the Ocean.

• Where are the services located?

Services, Kiddush and programs will be held at Harkhem Hillel Hebrew Academy Dining Hall, classrooms, and atrium.

• Are Reservations Tax-Deductible?

Yes, all registration costs are tax-deductible.

• What ages can attend?

Registration is limited to ages 13 and over. Children under Bar Mitzvah are only allowed with prior approval. Please contact us.

• Do I need a reservation for the High Holiday Services?

Yes, everyone is required to register for security purposes, and we will have seats for everyone who registers. No membership or "tickets" are required. Services are free with registration. Donations are suggested. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.

• How many people can register at once?

You can register more than one person per order.

• Do you have discounts?

All reservations for 2023 / 5784 are by donation only, so no discounts are needed. Please contribute what you are able to. No one will be turned away for lack of funds! If you have questions, Email [email protected]

• Is Hebrew Required?

No. We use prayer books that are Hebrew and English. Most of the prayers recited by the Chazan are in Hebrew. Pico Shul includes prayers in English and both services have lots of singing of wordless niggunim.

• Is there a dress code?

Come as you are... with shoes and shirt please. We suggest people wear something that makes you feel special and honors the holiness of the day.

• Are these services Traditional?

Our main services use ArtScroll bi-lingual prayer books, and incorporate explanations, readings in Hebrew and English, traditional melodies and many chassidic niggunim. Our main service has separate seating for men and women. The Soul Revival service is done as a workshop with everyone together.

• Do I need to wear mask or be vaccinated against Covid-19?

Masks are optional, and you are welcome to bring one if you'd like. Vaccination is not required. If you are experiencing any flu-like symptoms or have been exposed, please stay home and request a refund. Thank you