JCC - Chabad of Downtown Los Angeles

09/08/2026

Your complete guide to celebrating Rosh Hashanah! From sweet traditions to simple blessings, get ready to welcome a beautiful, sweet New Year. 👉

The basic Rosh Hashanah observances, with links leading to more information.

09/03/2026

Think you can score 10/10 on these Rosh Hashanah trivia riddles? Test your knowledge on holiday traditions and let us know how you did in the comments! 👉

Test your Rosh Hashanah knowledge!

09/01/2026

Dear Friends,

For a few precious weeks each year, life invites us to pause. We reflect on where we've been, where we're headed, and the kind of people we hope to become. We reconnect with our families, our community, our heritage, and with our Father and King in Heaven.

The sound of the shofar awakens something deep within us. It reminds us that no matter where life has taken us, our Jewish soul is always calling us home. It reminds us that every one of us can begin again, and that with every mitzvah, every act of kindness, and every step toward G-d, we have the ability to shape a brighter future for ourselves and for those around us.

If you're looking for a place to begin - or a place to begin again - we would be honored to welcome you. Our doors and our hearts are always open.

From our family to yours, we wish you a sweet New Year filled with good health, happiness, peace, and abundant blessings.

📌 Reservations: downtownjcc.com/highholidays

09/01/2026

Did you know this coming Jewish year will be 385 days long - the absolute maximum possible? Discover what makes the upcoming year so rare and spiritually unique. 👉

It's the longest year possible; it begins and ends with Shabbat, and more!

08/27/2026

When was the last time you paused to say thank you? This week’s Torah reading reveals why real joy is impossible until we make sure those around us can celebrate too. 👉

Anxious Parshah

08/25/2026

Think connecting to your roots requires perfection or special status? Think again. Discover why this month is all about an open door, a warm smile, and unconditional acceptance. 👉

What does it actually mean?

08/20/2026

Hosting for Rosh Hashanah? Make life easier on yourself by cooking ahead! Check out these 15 recipes that freeze beautifully - from round raisin challah to wine-braised brisket and desserts. 👉

When it comes to cooking in advance and freezing, some things fare better than others. Baked goods—challah, cakes, cookies—wrapped tightly come out perfectly. As do most meat dishes. Chicken doesn’t do as well, so I recommend preparing it raw and freezing it (in a marinade or sauce) so you can...

08/18/2026

Did you know it’s a traditional custom to hear the shofar daily during Elul, the month before Rosh Hashanah? Can listening online count? Find out here! 👉

I’m currently unable to attend service. Can I fulfill this custom by listening to the shofar over Zoom?

08/13/2026

How deep is your Jewish music trivia? Put your song knowledge to the test with this fun quiz, and let us know how you did in the comments! 👉

Who composed the common tune for “Eishet Chayil”?

08/11/2026

What is the "yetzer hara," and why do we actually need it? Here is your practical guide to understanding and channeling your inner impulses. 👉

The yetzer hara is an instinctive impulse for self-gratification (bad), embodied by the emotional responses of the beast within you.