JCC Catalog Sep 2024 - Feb 2025

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Our No Fee Philosophy Welcome

The Jewish Community Center (JCC) and its affiliates serve as centers for Jewish life in the South Bay. The JCC provides a wide range of services and programs that touch the lives of thousands including; family programs, adult classes and lectures, social events, teen and youth programs, synagogue services and schools.

Our unique approach of unconditional acceptance has created a dynamic and flourishing Jewish community. We are constantly expanding our programs and services to serve everyone and we invite you to join us at any time.

Take a moment to browse through this catalog and join a program that fits your needs.

At the Jewish Community Center we believe that no one should have to pay a membership fee or be registered as a member to participate in Jewish life. Everyone is welcome regardless of their background or affiliation. Children, adults, singles, couples, young and old feel at home. It is just a great place to meet new friends.

THE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER

2108 Vail Ave. Redondo Beach

Our 67,000 sq ft flagship location in North Redondo Beach just 1 block north of Artesia Blvd. The JCC hosts many community events, classes and services as well as our premier schools; Growing Garden Infant Center, Growing Garden Preschool, Academy of the Arts, JLA Hebrew School and CGI Summer Camp.

THE MANHATTAN TORAH CENTER

1003 N. Sepulveda Blvd. Manhattan Beach

Located centrally in Manhattan Beach, the Manhattan Torah Center offers interactive programming and is home to our Judaica gift shop, your source for Jewish items including, Mezuzot, kiddush cups, Shabbat candlesticks, Menorahs, Seder plates and delicious Challah for Shabbat.

THE SOUTH REDONDO SYNAGOGUE

1611 S Catalina Ave. #L30 Redondo Beach

Our newest center opened in 2023 and moved to its current location in Riviera Village in the summer of 2024. The South Redondo Synagogue serves the needs of the South Redondo / Hollywood Riviera Jewish Community with a recently launched Hebrew School, Parent & Me, Adult Education Classes, Shabbat Services, and Community Events.

HOLIDAY EVENTS

SUKKOT: WED, OCT 16 - WED OCT 23

 Wednesday, October 16, 7 PM

 At the JCC

 Celebrate the first night of Sukkot with a delicious soup and salad bar in the JCC Sukkah

 Wednesday, October 23, 7 PM

 At the JCC

 A delicious community dinner on the final night we eat in the Sukkah followed by Hakafot and dancing with the Torahs.

FAMILY EVENTS

Shabbat Dinner Community

 Friday, December 20, 5:30 PM

 At the JCC  Join us for an evening of relaxation, great food and friendship at our Community Shabbat Dinner in honor of the Chassidic festival of Yud Tes Kislev!

 First Friday of the Month, 5:30 PM

 At the JCC

 Come with your family, sit with your family, and enjoy the beautiful experience of Shabbat with songs, stories and professional entertainment. Following the program, a light Kiddush buffet is served.

FAMILY EVENTS

 Sun, December 15, 11 AM

 At the JCC

 Join us in helping hundreds of children and families in need ensuring that they too will be able to celebrate the holidays! Drop off before Dec 15. Come on December 15 at 11am to help wrap new toys for children! Together we can ensure that every child receives a wrapped present this holiday season.

Tuesday, December 24

ADULT EDUCATION

TORAH STUDIES WITH RABBI YOSSI

Fridays at 8:15am IN-PERSON

At the Manhattan Torah Center 1003 N. Sepulveda Blvd (next to the Post Office) VIRTUALLY

Join at jccmb.com/virtualfridayclass or call 669-900-6833 and enter Meeting ID 439-134-928

TEHILLIMTHE BOOK OF PSALMS

Mondays at 9:30am

IN-PERSON AT THE JCC

Studying the powerful book of Psalms written by King David that has been the source of our prayers, joys and inspiration for thousands of years. WITH RABBI ZALMAN

WEEKLY TALMUD CLASS

Tuesdays 8:30-9:30 AM IN PERSON AT THE JCC

Unlock the mysteries of the Talmud, Judaism’s most important work. We are currently studying the book of Brachot.

WEEKLY PARSHA - TORAH READING

Fridays at 12pm WITH RABBI ZALMAN

An overview and discussion of the laws and stories of weekly Torah reading with inspiration and life lessons. VIRTUAL ONLY

Join at jccmb.com/virtualparsha or call 669-900-6833 and enter Meeting ID 881-5793-3578

DAILY TALMUD STUDY

Sundays, 7:30 AM, Mon-Fri 6:30 AM IN-PERSON AT THE JCC

A daily 25 minute class studying the Talmud. We are currently studying the book of Sukkah.

DAILY TORAH STUDY

Sundays 8:40am, Mon-Fri 7:40am IN-PERSON AT THE JCC

A daily 30 minute class studying the text of the weekly Torah reading with Rashi commentary WITH RABBI ZALMAN

For more information or to register for the above classes please call 310.214.4999 or email

 First Friday of the Month at 10 AM

 At the JCC

 Join Sara in making DELICIOUS homemade Challah to bring home for SHABBAT - either in person or on Facebook. Try a DIFFERENT Challah recipe each month, including egg, whole wheat, gluten free, water and chocolate chip. Discover the BEAUTY of this age old

 Tuesday, December 10, 12 PM

 At the Manhattan Beach Farmers Market in Metlox Plaza

 Join Sara Mintz at the Farmers Market at Metlox Manhattan Beach as she leads a demo on how to make Vegetable / Potato Latkes together with homemade applesauce that will be served with sour-cream.

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SYNAGOGUE SERVICES

Services at the JCC are open to everyone regardless of their background or affiliation. Children, adults, singles, couples, young and old feel at home. It is just a great place to pray, be inspired and meet new friends.

WEEKDAY SERVICES

MORNING SERVICE- SHACHARIT

Sunday & Public Holidays: 8 AM

Monday ‑ Friday: 7 AM

EVENING SERVICE- MINCHA & MAARIV

Sunday Thursday: 10 minutes before sundown

SHABBAT SERVICES

FRIDAY NIGHT SERVICES

FRIDAY EVENING- KABBALAT SHABBAT

August ‑ April: 15 minutes before sundown

May ‑ July: 7:30 PM

SHABBAT MORNING- SHACHARIT

Morning Services: 10 AM

Followed by a Kiddush buffet

SHABBAT AFTERNOON- MINCHA

Standard time: 1:30 PM

Daylight Savings time: 20 minutes before sundown

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