Bayit Shelanu

Welcome to Bayit Shelanu

Shalom friends,

For our second year, back by popular demand as they say, we are happy to be back. Bayit Shelanu is a shul created as an exciting new venue for High Holy Day Services, reaching out to the unaffiliated Jews of Los Angeles as well as to those seeking a meaningful and empowering experience to begin the Jewish New Year. Once again we will hold services on the beautiful and accessible campus of UCLA. I am thrilled we will be joined again by the widely celebrated Jewish composer and performer, Debbie Friedman. I have been deeply moved the many people who attended last year and spoke of the highlights that moved them like no other time in their lives: the unrolling of the Torah around the entire congregation, the intimacy of Debbie's music, the added musicality of Bruce Garnitz and the contemporary spirit of the Reconstructionist prayer book (OK and yes, even the sermons which I am for the heart while teaching something new about Judsiam's approach to the modern world.)

I look forward to your joining us to greet the New Year of 5769 with the rich experience of moving music, meaningful prayer, and empowering words as we embrace the promise and posssibilities of the Holy Days.

Shana Tovah,

Jan

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Information for

2008 / 5769

Services Coming Soon

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BAYIT SHELANU, Hebrew for "Our House", was forged to reach out to the many unaffiliated Jews and members of the community in search of a Rosh Hashanah/Yom Kippur experience that speaks to the heart, mind, spirit and soul. It is our goal with our innovative High Holy Day services to inspire Jews to get involved in Judaism once again or to connect to it for the first time! Drawing on the richness of all denominations, we place an emphasis on the spiritual and the celebratory. Judaism provides a joyous opportunity toadd meaning to our lives. It also challenges us to be active in tikkun olam, in repairing the world by living and participating fully in it. Our services reflect that joy and meaning in the power of its prayers, inspirational readings, and the celebration of song.

Services are open to all, especially those not affiliated, who wish to reconnect or learn more about their Judaism, any and all who wish to celebrate a common humanity and the Jewish way of life. Bayit Shelanu will meet on the High Holy Days in the Ackerman Grand Ballroom located at the center of the beautiful UCLAcampus. We are not in any way a part of the University but feel fortunate to have facilities in such an accessible, central, and lovely setting.

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Tzedakah

Any amount you can contribute toward supporting Bayit Shelanu's efforts is appreciated.

Individuals or families are invited to become BUILDERS, POETS AND ARTISTS of our unique OUTREACH to the community. The categories are:

BUILDERS: $500

POETS: $1000

ARTISTS: $1800

You can make a tax deductable donation by credit card on our web order page, over the phone 310.922.3868. or by mailing a check to:

Bayit Shelanu
914 Westwood Blvd. #126
Los Angeles, CA 90025

Contact
e-mail: info@bayitshelanu.org
phone: 310.922.3868
fax: (310) 691-5191

Mailing Address:
Bayit Shelanu
914 Westwood Blvd. #126
Westwood, CA 90024