Beth Shir Shalom

01/14/2026

Register for Baby and Me Shabbat Class at Beth Shir Shalom using the link in our bio🐣💙

12/03/2025

Get ready! The Chanukah Boutique is TOMORROW, happening from 3 PM to 7 PM with more than 25 local vendors for a fun and festive shopping experience!🕎✨

11/14/2025

It's that time of year! Join us for our annual Chanukah Boutique, proudly partnered with . Explore our fantastic vendors and don't miss out on the fun!

09/25/2025

Revisit Rabbi Alex's sermon from Rosh HaShanah!

Tizku L’Shanim Rabot - May we merit many years and live up to the Prophet Isaiah’s call to shine a little light onto the darkness around us. (Don't miss This Little Light of Mine a la Sam Cooke at the end!)

Rabbi Alex Kress reflects on Jewish life for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. From Jewish Patriots to Theodore Roosevelt, this sermon is a call to confront antisemitism, defend democracy, and live out our shared Jewish and American values.

09/25/2025

Revisit Rabbi Neil's Rosh HaShanah sermon!

In 2018, I gave a sermon in which I called out Stephen Miller over his immoral and craven tactics that border guards used against refugees who tried to enter the U.S. with their children. The press called me “Stephen Miller’s Childhood Rabbi,” a title that is a bit of a misnomer because, altho...

06/13/2025

Praying for peace and wishing you a Shabbat Shalom!

06/11/2025

Rabbi Alex met with the Mayor of Sderot, Alon Davidi, who shared a powerful vision for the future: a city shaped not just by trauma, but by resilience, creativity, and a deep investment in its residents. Can’t wait to visit! Am Yisrael Chai! 🇮🇱

06/04/2025

We’re feeling the love 💙
is officially Santa Monica’s Most Loved
🏆 Nonprofit Organization - Beth Shir Shalom
🏆 Afterschool Program - Aftershul
🏆 Local Private School - BSS Early Childhood Center

Thank you to our amazing community for showing up, voting, and believing in our vision of joyful, down-to-earth Jewish life. Whether it’s on the bimah, in the classroom, or out in the community—we’re building something special together.

05/22/2025

Our hearts are broken. 💔

05/12/2025

🌟 Exciting News for Santa Monica Families! 🌟

We’re thrilled to announce AfterShul — Santa Monica’s highly-rated AfterSchool program! 🏆✨

Located in the safe and nurturing space of Beth Shir Shalom, AfterShul is where children grow, explore, and connect with Jewish values in a fun, creative, and meaningful way. From hands-on projects to engaging Jewish learning, Hebrew Language and community-building, AfterShul is more than just an afterschool program — it’s a home away from home.

🎉 Now enrolling students in Kindergarten-5th Grade! Spaces are limited — join the AfterShul family today!

📍 Convenient Santa Monica location
🕒 Flexible afterschool hours
🚌 Safe and reliable transportation from selected SM Schools
🌈 Open to children of all backgrounds.

Message us by using the link below to learn more or schedule a tour! 💬

After school programming that feels like camp in a safe & nurturing environment! Available for Grades K-5 2-5 Days a Week Where do we pick up from? In 2025-2026, our Aftershul staff will pick up from Roosevelt, Franklin & McKinley. How does pickup work? An Aftershul educator will be waiting for your...

03/01/2025

Shabbat Shalom! brought this candle holder back from the Hostages and Missing Families Forum to add to our Shabbat table and use each week until every hostage is returned.

ברוך אתה יי אלוהינו מלך העולם מתיר אסורים
Blessed are you God, sovereign of the universe, who frees the captives.

02/18/2025

We are so honored & excited to join the Jewish Kids Groups Afterschool Accelerator program and bring their innovative approach to Santa Monica! Our afterschool program launched last year and with the help of JKG, we will take Jewish education to new heights for the Santa Monica community. 🎉