Each week, your Weekly Judean, contains feature stories that highlight what's happening in our Temple Judean community and the issues near and dear to our hearts.
WHAT IS JEWISH MUSIC PART 2: WE'RE GOING TO HOLLYWOOD! Calling all music lovers! We’re excited to invite you to Part 2 of our new Dinner & Discovery series, “What Is Jewish Music?” taking place on Friday, February 13 at 7:45pm, following our Erev Shabbat Service.
TU B'SHVAT: MAKE IT A TREE-MENDOUS DAY! This coming Sunday, February 1, marks the start of Tu B’Shvat, the Jewish New Year of the Trees. Originally an agricultural holiday celebrating the season when fruit trees in Israel began to bloom, Tu B’Shvat has grown to carry deeper spiritual significance.
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE WEEKEND: SING, CONNECT, CELEBRATE! At Temple Judea, our Artist in Residence program offers a fresh way to connect with tradition by bringing extraordinary musicians to our community for Shabbat Shira, a special Shabbat that honors music in our Jewish history.
FIND YOUR VIBE WITH TJ TRIBE! We know how hard it can be to make new friends when life is busy and overwhelming. That’s why we’re excited to announce the return of TJ Tribe — Temple Judea’s spiritual and social programming for young adults! Think Shabbat nights out, wine & whiskey tastings, game nights, and more meaningful (and fun!) ways to connect.
SURVEY SAYS? CHECK YOUR INBOX! Something exciting is brewing over here at Temple Judea - we are gearing up to celebrate our 75th year! Not only are we taking time to honor our history, but we're also thoughtfully planning for our future.
JEWISH GRATITUDE AND GIVING THANKS. As you finalize your Thanksgiving menus and check off those last-minute grocery lists, we hope you take a moment to pause amid the holiday bustle and express gratitude to those around you.
THANK YOU FOR GIVING. We are thrilled to report this year's Thanksgiving Meal Box program was a huge success! With the help of the Temple Judea community, we raised over $11,000 and we were able to support the Family Rescue Center in Canoga Park.
WHAT IS JEWISH MUSIC? DINNER & DISCUSSION SERIES. Have you ever wondered what makes music Jewish? From the joyful melodies of Kabbalat Shabbat to the moving sounds of the High Holy Days, every tune we sing in the synagogue carries meaning, history, and heart.
Pack your bags, Temple Judea is going to Europe! Join Rabbi Aaronson on the next Temple Judea Trip, Roots & Rebirth: Germany and the Czech Republic from April 26 to May 4, 2026, featuring an ‘off-the-beaten-track’ itinerary that includes visits to some of the most important Jewish Ashkenazic communities of the past 1000 years: Frankfurt, Mainz, Speyer, Worms and Prague.
Now that the High Holy Days are behind us, we are truly starting anew — a new year of events, excitement, and endless possibilities! Whatever you’re looking to dive into this season, Temple Judea has something just for you.