Upcoming events

Shabbat
Jan
24

Shabbat

Join Rabbi Shira and the congregation every Friday at 6pm for services.

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Shabbat
Jan
31

Shabbat

Join Rabbi Shira and the congregation every Friday at 6pm for services.

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Shabbat
Feb
7

Shabbat

Join Rabbi Shira and the congregation every Friday at 6pm for services.

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Game Night
Feb
7

Game Night

Game Night 2025, Friday, Feb. 7th, 7-10pm, AFTER Shabbat services in Forbes Hall (at the SMS)

Join with other SMS congregants and friends for a fun evening of games, and socializing. We will have our annual Super Bowl pool and lots of great raffle prizes, too!

$25 per person (includes dinner)

Admission $10 per person (without dinner)

Payment will be collected at the event.

Canter’s dinner must be ordered in advance: Pastrami, Turkey, Corned Beef, and Tuna sandwiches

Cole slaw, Macaroni Salad, Potato Salad, and Green Salad.

RSVP by Feb 5th

Sign up here

Bring a friend, your favorite games, and a nosh to share. Walk-ins welcome, but dinner must be pre-ordered.

Questions, contact Ron at membership@thesms.org

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Shabbat
Feb
14

Shabbat

Join Rabbi Shira and the congregation every Friday at 6pm for services.

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Shabbat
Feb
21

Shabbat

Join Rabbi Shira and the congregation every Friday at 6pm for services.

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Speaker Series 2025
Feb
26

Speaker Series 2025

The SMS Community Discusses:

What It’s Like To Be a Jew Today

February 26th

Wednesday, 7 pm - 8:30 pm

discussion led by Rabbi Shira

Presentation on Mortality

March 26th

Wednesday, 7 pm - 8:30 pm

Congregant & Therapist: Don Schultz

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Shabbat
Feb
28

Shabbat

Join Rabbi Shira and the congregation every Friday at 6pm for services.

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Shabbat
Mar
7

Shabbat

Join Rabbi Shira and the congregation every Friday at 6pm for services.

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shabbat Purim dinner
Mar
14

shabbat Purim dinner

shabbat Purim dinner, megillah reading & Shpiel

March 14th at 6 PM at The SMS Join us for dinner, drinks, and original Purim-inspired lyrics to beloved songs by Rabbi Shira!

Cost per person $40

6 PM: Dinner 7 PM: Shabbat Services 8 PM: Megillah Reading & Shpeil

Please bring your preferred alcoholic beverage to drink and to share. We engage in responsible merrymaking at The SMS.

Services will be streamed on Zoom

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Shabbat
Mar
14

Shabbat

Join Rabbi Shira and the congregation every Friday at 6pm for services.

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Shabbat
Mar
21

Shabbat

Join Rabbi Shira and the congregation every Friday at 6pm for services.

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Speaker Series 2025
Mar
26

Speaker Series 2025

The SMS Community Discusses:

What It’s Like To Be a Jew Today

February 26th

Wednesday, 7 pm - 8:30 pm

discussion led by Rabbi Shira

Presentation on Mortality

March 26th

Wednesday, 7 pm - 8:30 pm

Congregant & Therapist: Don Schultz

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Shabbat
Mar
28

Shabbat

Join Rabbi Shira and the congregation every Friday at 6pm for services.

If you can’t come in person please join us online when we go live on Facebook :

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Shabbat
Apr
4

Shabbat

Join Rabbi Shira and the congregation every Friday at 6pm for services.

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Shabbat
Apr
11

Shabbat

Join Rabbi Shira and the congregation every Friday at 6pm for services.

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Shabbat
Apr
18

Shabbat

Join Rabbi Shira and the congregation every Friday at 6pm for services.

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Passover Seder Shabbat Dinner
Apr
18

Passover Seder Shabbat Dinner

Passover Seder Shabbat Dinner

April 18th 6PM

Enjoy the last night of Passover and Shabbat services with the whole SMS community.

The Hebrew III class will be presenting the Song of Songs, which is traditionally read on the Shabbat of Passover.

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Shabbat
Apr
25

Shabbat

Join Rabbi Shira and the congregation every Friday at 6pm for services.

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God, What Do You Believe?
Apr
30

God, What Do You Believe?

The SMS Community Discusses:

What It’s Like To Be a Jew Today

February 26th

Wednesday, 7 pm - 8:30 pm

discussion led by Rabbi Shira

Presentation on Mortality

March 26th

Wednesday, 7 pm - 8:30 pm

Congregant & Therapist: Don Schultz

The SMS Community Discusses:

God, What Do You Believe?

April 30th

Wednesday, 7 pm - 8:30pm

discussion led by Rabbi Shira

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Shabbat
May
2

Shabbat

Join Rabbi Shira and the congregation every Friday at 6pm for services.

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Shabbat
May
9

Shabbat

Join Rabbi Shira and the congregation every Friday at 6pm for services.

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Shabbat
May
16

Shabbat

Join Rabbi Shira and the congregation every Friday at 6pm for services.

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Shabbat
May
23

Shabbat

Join Rabbi Shira and the congregation every Friday at 6pm for services.

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Shabbat
May
30

Shabbat

Join Rabbi Shira and the congregation every Friday at 6pm for services.

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Shabbat
Jan
17

Shabbat

Join Rabbi Shira and the congregation every Friday at 6pm for services.

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The Los Angeles Area Wildfires:What You Must Knowto Ensure That Your Insurance Company Pays in Full What They Owe
Jan
15

The Los Angeles Area Wildfires:What You Must Knowto Ensure That Your Insurance Company Pays in Full What They Owe

Many of us, including our friends and neighbors, have suffered devastating

losses. Our hearts go out to all who are grieving at this time.

To assist our community, the SMS has invited Michael L. Cohen, a leading insurance attorney, to speak about steps you should take regarding potential insurance coverage for your losses. Although insurance might not be at the top of your mind now, an insurance claim is something that should not be delayed.

Something many people don’t know: Even if your home or your business

building survived the fire structurally intact, you might still have a claim for the cost of remediation for smoke contamination. Smoke, soot, ash, and particulate matter from urban wildfires is filled with all sorts of nasty, dangerous, corrosive chemicals. Proper decontamination can be much more expensive than most people realize.

Please join us on Wednesday evening, January 15, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the

Unitarian Universalist Church, 1260 18th Street, Santa Monica 90404, for an informative meeting about the steps you can take to fairly maximize your recovery.

Bring paper and pencil. You’ll want to take notes.

Street parking might be limited. There’s paid parking available behind Fromin’s or the old Rite Aid pharmacy, southeast corner of Wilshire Boulevard and 18th Street).

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