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Shabbat Under the Stars

May 28, 2025 | Temple Event

💫 Shabbat Under the Stars

A Hollywood Bowl-Style Evening in Our Courtyard
Bring your family and friends to enjoy good food, music, and company under the stars!

👉 Friday, July 25, 2025
📍 TAE Courtyard
🕠 Picnic Dinner at 5:30 PM
🕖 Musical Shabbat Service at 7:00 PM
With the Band of Milk & Honey and the TAE Chorale

🎶 Why You’ll Love It
Think Hollywood Bowl… but with more challah and fewer parking headaches!

  • No tickets. No traffic. Just joy.
  • Unwind, connect, and celebrate in our courtyard.
  • Relax with friends old and new.
  • Enjoy music and community under the stars.

🧺 Picnic Dinner
Bring your own picnic dinner OR enjoy a boxed meal from Board & Brew for $15! Each meal will include your choice of a sandwich or salad, chips, and a cookie.

  • Sandwich Box: Choice of [sandwich options]
  • Salad Box: Choice of [salad options]

 🎻 BONUS! Hollywood Bowl Concert Seats
 Every attendee will be entered into a drawing to win two Hollywood Bowl concert seats!

  • Value: $100 ($50 per ticket)
  • Restrictions: Valid only for specified performances. Must be redeemed by 9/11/25.

Stay tuned – details coming soon! Courtesy of the LA Philharmonic Association.

💫 Shabbat Under the Stars

A Hollywood Bowl-Style Evening in Our Courtyard
Bring your family and friends to enjoy good food, music, and company under the stars!

👉 Friday, July 25, 2025
📍 TAE Courtyard
🕠 Picnic Dinner at 5:30 PM
🕖 Musical Shabbat Service at 7:00 PM
With the Band of Milk & Honey and the TAE Chorale

🎶 Why You’ll Love It
Think Hollywood Bowl… but with more challah and fewer parking headaches!

  • No tickets. No traffic. Just joy.
  • Unwind, connect, and celebrate in our courtyard.
  • Relax with friends old and new.
  • Enjoy music and community under the stars.

🧺 Picnic Dinner
Bring your own picnic dinner OR enjoy a boxed meal from Board & Brew for $15!

Each meal will include your choice of a sandwich or salad, chips, and a cookie.

  • Sandwich Box: Choice of [sandwich options]
  • Salad Box: Choice of [salad options]

 🎻 BONUS! Hollywood Bowl Concert Seats
 Every attendee will be entered into a drawing to win two Hollywood Bowl concert seats!

  • Value: $100 ($50 per ticket)
  • Restrictions: Valid only for specified performances. Must be redeemed by 9/11/25.

Stay tuned – details coming soon! Courtesy of the LA Philharmonic Association.

Havurah Event

May 21, 2025 | Havurah

🍷 New & Growing Havurot Mixer

Make Friends. Build Community. Have Fun.

🕟 Sunday, June 8, 2025, at 4:30 PM
📍 Paul Martin’s American Grill – 100 S. Westlake Blvd, Westlake Village

Ready to connect with others at TAE? Whether you’re single or part of a couple, join us for a casual no-host mixer and discover what Havurot are all about.

💬 Laugh, chat, and find your people.
🎉 Be part of something meaningful.

RSVP by 3:00 PM on June 8 to Cheryl Landsberg at CherylLandsberg@gmail.com.

🔗 Want to learn more about Havurot at TAE? Click here.

We look forward to seeing you there!

LagBaOmer

May 13, 2025 | Holiday

Minor Jewish Festive Holiday: Lag BaOmer

What is Lag BaOmer?

🎉 Lag BaOmer is a fun and meaningful Jewish holiday that falls on the 33rd day of the Omer, the count between Passover and Shavuot. The word “Lag” comes from Hebrew letters that add up to 33, and omer means “sheaf,” a bundle of grain.

🌾 In ancient times, the Omer period also marked the spring harvest. It began with an offering of barley at Passover and ended with a wheat offering at Shavuot, connecting the agricultural season to our spiritual journey.

#️⃣ The Omer is a 49-day period marking the journey from Egypt (Passover) to receiving the Torah (Shavuot). During this time, some people avoid traditions like weddings, parties, or haircuts, but on Lag BaOmer, we take a joyful break! 🎉

We remember three important things on Lag BaOmer:

  1. A plague that ended among Rabbi Akiva’s students.
  2. The life of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai, a famous Jewish teacher.
  3. A military victory by Jewish fighters long ago.

How to Celebrate:

🔥 Enjoy bonfires, picnics, weddings, or even a fresh haircut! It’s a day full of joy and light.

👉 Want to learn more? Click here!

Yizkor Service and Shavuot Experience

May 13, 2025 | Holiday, Temple Event

Speed Dating the Bible: A Tikkun Leil Shavuot Experience
Sunday, June 1, 2025
Yizkor at 7:00 PM | Program begins at 7:30 PM

🌜Stay Up Late. Learn a Lot. One Verse at a Time.
This Shavuot, join us for an unforgettable night of Torah, texts, and rapid-fire revelation! In the spirit of Tikkun Leil Shavuot, the tradition of staying up late to learn, we invite you to experience the entire Bible in one night… sort of.

⚡What Is “Speed Dating the Bible”?
⚡ “Speed Dating the Bible” is a fast, fun, and meaningful TAE program that takes you on an interactive journey through a few key verses from each of the 39 books of the Hebrew Bible.

Whether you’re a seasoned learner, a first-timer, a poetry lover, or curious about obscure texts like Obadiah, this program is for you.

🤝What to Expect:

  • Unique “dates” with 39 key verses from the Bible
  • A guided booklet or handout for each selection
  • Discussion prompts at each table or station
  • Optional journaling or creative responses
  • Cheesecake, coffee, and community!

Come for the learning, stay for the energy, and discover how much Torah your heart can hold in just one night.Let us know if you plan on attending here >

Jewish Journey Through Time: Morocco Unveiled

Apr 30, 2025 | Temple Event

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Travel to Morocco with Rabbi Diamond!

Join Us for an Informational Meeting

🕖 Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at 7:00 PM
📍 TAE Social Hall

Trip Dates

October 25 – November 2, 2026
Optional Four Day Sahara Desert Extension Available

Trip Details

A Journey Through History, Culture & Jewish Heritage
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the vibrant history, culture, and Jewish heritage of Morocco, expertly curated and led by Aliz Adventure Tours.

From the bustling streets of Casablanca to the timeless charm of Rabat, Fez, and Marrakech, Aliz brings decades of experience and deep local knowledge to create an immersive experience where ancient traditions and modern life intertwine. 

Desert Extension

An optional desert extension invites you to explore the breathtaking Dades Valley, the golden dunes of Merzouga in the Sahara, the cinematic landscapes of Ouarzazate, visit the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou, and return to the vibrant energy of Marrakech.

Join us for a journey unlike any other—where culture, history, and adventure come alive with Aliz Adventure Tours.

Who Can Attend?

This trip is perfect for adults or families with young adults (ages 16 and up). Priority registration will be given to TAE partners. The trip will open to the wider community after initial registration.

Registration details coming soon!

Questions?

Contact BDiamond@AdatElohim.com for more information.

 

Travel to Morocco with Rabbi Diamond!

Join Us for an Informational Meeting

🕖 Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at 7:00 PM
📍 TAE Social Hall

Trip Dates

October 25 – November 2, 2026
Optional Four Day Sahara Desert Extension Available

Trip Details

A Journey Through History, Culture & Jewish Heritage
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the vibrant history, culture, and Jewish heritage of Morocco, expertly curated and led by Aliz Adventure Tours.

From the bustling streets of Casablanca to the timeless charm of Rabat, Fez, and Marrakech, Aliz brings decades of experience and deep local knowledge to create an immersive experience where ancient traditions and modern life intertwine. 

Desert Extension

An optional desert extension invites you to explore the breathtaking Dades Valley, the golden dunes of Merzouga in the Sahara, the cinematic landscapes of Ouarzazate, visit the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou, and return to the vibrant energy of Marrakech.

Join us for a journey unlike any other—where culture, history, and adventure come alive with Aliz Adventure Tours.

Who Can Attend?

This trip is perfect for adults or families with young adults (ages 16 and up). Priority registration will be given to TAE partners. The trip will open to the wider community after initial registration.

Registration details coming soon!

Questions?

Contact BDiamond@AdatElohim.com for more information.

 

Yom Ha’atzmaut 2025 Celebration

Apr 30, 2025 | Temple Event

💙🤍 Party like it’s 1948 and celebrate Israel’s Independence Day with us! 🎊

Musical Shabbat

👉 Friday, May 2, 2025
🕖 7:00 PM
📍Temple Adat Elohim

Celebrate Yom Ha’atzmaut and Israel with a unique and uplifting Shabbat experience. This isn’t our typical Musical Shabbat. Our amazing TAE Chorale and Band of Milk & Honey will fill the Sanctuary with music by Israeli composers and songs that celebrate the spirit of Israel. Don’t miss this powerful night of harmony, heart, and community.

Family Picnic at Camp JCA

👉 Sunday, May 4, 2025
🕐 1:00–3:30 PM
📍 Camp JCA Shalom – Malibu Campus
34342 Mulholland Hwy.

The afternoon will be packed with fun, food, and family-friendly activities!

🎉 Event Highlights:

  • Israeli food Station
  • Sweet treats for dessert
  • Israeli beading crafts
  • Ropes course adventure *
  • Capture the Israeli flag
  • Caesarea Aqueduct challenge
  • Kibbutz games
  • Gaga challenge with Rabbi Diamond
  • Pool noodle camel races
  • Water balloons
  • And more!

Whether you’re young or young at heart, there’s something for everyone. All ages welcome!

👉 * If your child plans to do the ropes course or climbing wall, please complete this waiver and bring to camp. Find out what to wear for the ropes course here.

Questions? Please call the temple office at (805) 497-7101.