The Community Shul of Montecito and Santa Barbara is an innovative, embracing and spiritually based organization, always striving to create a warm and caring community. We provide intimate and creative religious training and celebrations for children and adults alike. In the wider Santa Barbara community, we support educational programs and activities that build bridges between diverse groups to help increase understanding and provide opportunities for tikkun olam — the repair of the world. Activities include: bi-monthly spiritual Shabbat morning service with prayers, song, and Torah study; monthly adult education opportunities; monthly Kaballah study sessions, often with guest teachers; special holiday celebrations such as Passover Seder, Sukkot, and Chanukah gatherings; and uniquely crafted B’nai Mitzvahs and other lifecycle events. You and your family are always warmly welcomed to experience High Holidays, Shabbat, or any event with us. For more information please refer to the Shalom Santa Barbara Community Directory.
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Religious School The Community Shul of
Egalitarian practices convey
Montecito and Santa Barbara
the philosophy that men and
strives to provide students with
women are equal partners in
a positive, dynamic, and fun
family, religion, and society.
experience that instills a love
Classes mix art, dance, music,
for Jewish thought, practice,
study, and hands-on activities,
and spirituality. We want our
to give students a strong basis
students to enjoy a sense of awe
in Jewish literacy (holidays,
and wonder about the world.
traditions, Hebrew language, and
The Jewish culture is vibrant
stories), Jewish ritual practices, a
and is nurtured by family and
personal understanding of God,
community. Therefore, we
the Jewish soul, and Jewish ethics.
provide family and community-
Community Shul Religious School
oriented experiences that
takes place on Mondays 3:30-
enrich our knowledge and skills
5:30 pm at the Bronfman Family
for making Jewishly informed
Jewish Community Center.
decisions. We respect the choice of parents regarding the level of observance at home.
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For more information please refer to the Shalom Santa Barbara Community Directory.
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