Rabbi Yonah Bookstein
Refugee Seders in Lublin
Twenty six years of leading communal seders could not prepare us for what we would experience “Thank you very much,” said Olga with her...
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Shayna S.
Apr 15, 20222 min read
Seders for Jewish Ukrainian Refugees
In the Post: An Update: Rabbi Yonah & Rachel in Poland Chag Sameach from Lublin: A Video Passover Eve at Ukrainian Refugee Center in...
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Shayna S.
Apr 5, 20221 min read
Escape from Kyiv, Arrive in Los Angeles
by Marcus Freed How one woman’s life turned upside down in less than two weeks. She heard bombing near her apartment in Kiev, escaped...
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Shayna S.
Apr 5, 20221 min read
Passover with Pico Shul
In this post: Seders in the Community Sell Your Chametz 10 Minute Seder Pesach 101 with Rabbi Yonah (2 classes) Seders for Refugees...
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Shayna S.
Mar 28, 20221 min read
Everybody Loves Saturday Night!
Celebrating our 100th Episode This past Saturday night marked our 100th episode of Musical Havdalah. To mark the occasion, Pico Shul...
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Shayna S.
Mar 25, 20221 min read
Seders for Jewish Ukrainian Refugees in Poland
Rabbi Yonah and Rachel have been asked to help lead Seders for refugees and the community in Lublin, Poland. This year many of us are...
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Rabbi Yonah Bookstein
Mar 22, 20222 min read
How to Strengthen your Jewish Spiritual Practice
Rabbi Yonah Bookstein's "Daily Study" is a project of the Pico Shul Alevy Learning Center
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Rabbi Yonah Bookstein
Mar 21, 20222 min read
Hundreds Enjoy Purim Unity Event
Pico Shul and Chai Center team up to create free Hollywood Purim party The last major event Pico Shul organized before the pandemic...
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Shayna S.
Jan 28, 20221 min read
Virtual Shabbat Lounge during the 2022 Sundance Film Festival
Our two very special Virtual Shabbat Lounge events included multiple guests whose projects premiered at this year's Sundance Festival and...
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Shayna S.
Jan 14, 20221 min read
Rabbi Yonah featured in the Jewish Journal, in "Rabbis of LA!"
"I love my office and my sanctuary, but I also love being out in a field with thousands of people and opening our tent to everybody and...
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Shayna S.
Dec 22, 20212 min read
Have you heard about how we are changing the world?
As we sit down to write to this, we’ve been reflecting on what a year it’s been—and all the good that’s been happening. Just this year,...
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Rabbi Yonah Bookstein
Sep 10, 20211 min read
Our Tashlich Prayer Service
As I stand by living water, I pour out my heart like water —please help wash away these barriers to spiritual and personal growth. An...
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Rabbi Yonah Bookstein
Sep 10, 20212 min read
Gather the People
Here is some of the feedback from Jewish Young Professionals and families after our Rosh Hashanah services. "The prayers this Rosh...
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Rabbi Yonah Bookstein
Aug 27, 20213 min read
Begin the New Year with Making a Real Difference!
"Richard" approached Rachel during the Camp Neshama retreat. While we didn't know him well, he had a story to tell us. Richard proceeded...
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Rabbi Yonah Bookstein
Aug 20, 20212 min read
Three Steps to Being a Better Person
Guidance about how to be a better person and a better Jew in the New Year
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Rabbi Yonah Bookstein
Aug 13, 20211 min read
Are You Ready?
Are you ready for the New Year? Are you ready for some inspiration? Check out what Pico Shul has going on in the next few weeks. Head to...
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Rabbi Yonah Bookstein
Jul 13, 20211 min read
Summer Camp Fun For Jewish Young Professionals Aug. 20-22, 2021
Camp Neshama is an unforgettable mountain retreat near Los Angeles Camp Neshama is a retreat where you can relax, enjoy camp-style...
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Shayna S.
Jul 12, 20212 min read
Rabbi, Rebbetzin’s Ed Platform Steers Jewish Young Adults to Meaningful Relationships
Kesher.info is a new online education platform for jews to jumpstart their love life.
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Rabbi Yonah Bookstein
Jul 12, 20211 min read
Weekly Musical Havdallah Service on Facebook
Keeping people connected during COVID and beyond When the worldwide COVID pandemic forced Pico Shul Alevy Learning Center to close, we...
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