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Welcome

To

Karov

The Santa Monica Jewish Humanistic Chavurah 

Based in Santa Monica, but home for folks from all over Los Angeles

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Being part of Karov (which means close or near) is taking a Jewish road slightly less traveled, and we love it that way. 

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We are a musically centered, humanistic-leaning chavurah focused on connection, meditation, community, and hope.

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Come experience how freeing and complete a humanistic yet spiritual Jewish experience can be.

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And... we don't require any formal membership, so if you love your current community and want to pop in for a few things with us, you are always welcome!  

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Address

Mailing:

1620 Ashland Avenue

Santa Monica CA 90405

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Office:

1620 Broadway

Santa Monica CA 90404

Phone

310-795-9438

Email

diane@karovcommunity.org

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Upcoming Events

  • Kol Nidre service
    Kol Nidre service
    Wed, Oct 01
    Church in Ocean Park
    Oct 01, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Church in Ocean Park, 235 Hill St, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA
    Join us for a musical service where you will hear the traditional Kol Nidre and explore forgiveness for self and others.
  • High Holidays -- For Reserving Tickets to all 3 services only
    High Holidays -- For Reserving Tickets to all 3 services only
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Oct 01
    Church in Ocean Park
    Oct 01, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Church in Ocean Park, 235 Hill St, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA
    Please purchase your tickets here if you are choosing to bundle all three services. We ask you make a donation of $180, and a minimum donation of $75
  • Yom Kippur Morning
    Yom Kippur Morning
    Thu, Oct 02
    Church in Ocean Park
    Oct 02, 2025, 10:10 AM – 12:30 PM
    Church in Ocean Park, 235 Hill St, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA
    Join us for an alternative Yom Kippur morning. We will share a memorial service (Yizkor/Nizkor), a sound bath with the amazing Michael and Jahna, and then have a Yom Kippur morning circle and closing.
  • Shabbat Evening Potluck - Sukkot and Simchat Torah
    Shabbat Evening Potluck - Sukkot and Simchat Torah
    Fri, Oct 17
    Location is TBD
    Oct 17, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Location is TBD
  • Shabbat Mini Morning Online
    Shabbat Mini Morning Online
    Sat, Nov 08
    Zoom or Facebook
    Nov 08, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Zoom or Facebook
    Join me either on Zoom or Facebook live for a short talk and a Shabbat morning song or two! No need to RSVP.
  • Shabbat Mini Morning Online
    Shabbat Mini Morning Online
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Nov 08
    Zoom or Facebook
    Nov 08, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Zoom or Facebook
    Join me either on Zoom or Facebook live for a short talk and a Shabbat morning song or two! No need to RSVP.
  • Shabbat Evening - Pre-Thanksgiving
    Shabbat Evening - Pre-Thanksgiving
    Fri, Nov 21
    Location is TBD
    Nov 21, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Location is TBD
  • Shabbat Evening Potluck - Chanukah
    Shabbat Evening Potluck - Chanukah
    Fri, Dec 12
    Location is TBD
    Dec 12, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Location is TBD
  • Book Talk
    Book Talk
    Date and time is TBD
    Zoom
    Date and time is TBD
    Zoom
    We will read together the book "Good Without God" and get together after each section to discuss. This will be done on Zoom to include some of our friends who live far away.
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