A handwritten note can travel far. Join us to decorate a postcard and share a message with an older adult in Israel, a small act that builds real connection across generations and miles. This JFCS NextGen Community Connection event gathers young adults ages 21–39 and residents of Rhoda Goldman Plaza for an evening of community and service. Co-presented with Congregation Emanu-El, Yahel, Repair the World, and JFCS.

Join us for another Soup & Serve at Zaban Paradies, partnered with Souper Jenny. We'll prepare a meal, share it with shelter residents, and sit together — guests and hosts at the same table. Open to anyone who wants to spend an evening in the simple, grounding work of feeding people and being present. To register, email [email protected].

Together, let’s help bring comfort to families affected by breast and ovarian cancers by assembling curated care kits with Sharsheret, hosted by Valley Beth Shalom. Care Kits with Sharsheret 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Encino location will be shared in advance with registrants This opportunity is open to volunteers seven and older.

Together, let’s celebrate inclusion with Shemesh Farms, a JFEDLA partner providing employment and personal development opportunities for adults with diverse abilities. We’ll share the specific projects you’ll be taking part in closer to the event date. Shemesh Farms 1:30 - 4:30PM Malibu location shared in advance with registrants This opportunity is open to volunteers of all ages.

Together, let's help nourish our neighbors facing food insecurity. Join us as we pack boxes for Westside Food Bank. Volunteers will assist with packing dry goods and fresh produce for distribution to local service partners. Westside Food Bank 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Santa Monica location shared in advance with registrants This opportunity is open to volunteers of all ages.

Join us for our monthly cooking session with Silverstein Base Lincoln Park! Together, we cook and serve a meal for the residents in transitional housing at Lincoln Park Community Services.

Elul invites us to reflect, return, and prepare for the year ahead. This four-part series weaves together embodied mindfulness practice and direct service — creating space to arrive at the High Holidays feeling grounded and connected. Each gathering includes a mindfulness-based practice (e.g., meditation, improv, yoga, art), hands-on service and/or learning with a local service partner, and dinner together. Come to one session or all four (there is an opportunity to indicate later in the registration form which sessions you will be attending). Wherever you are in your preparation, there's a place for you here. Vegetarian dinner will served at all four sessions. This program is available to young adults ages 18-39.