Re live that July 4th energy w/ 120 young adults for a special shabbat dinner. Friday, September 9th at 7PM 4030 Locust Ave / Long Beach, CA 90805 Enjoy a delicious four course shabbat meal with 120 Young Adults at the Long Beach Mansion w/ Gefilte Fish, Chicken soup w/ Matza (more…)

  • September 9, 2016
    7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

ANNUAL NOT A CHRISTMAS PARTY Largest Jewish Singles Party Sunday, December 25, 2-6PM MENORA LIGHTING AT 4:30PM You are NOT working on Dec. 25th of this year. So instead of doing what Jews usually do in America on Christmas (stand in the movie lines or go for Chinese), do something different. Come to the annual (more…)

  • December 25, 2016
    2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Kabbalistic Soul Meditations w/ Master Marcus J. Freed WE ARE SOLD OUT How can you connect with your soul through meditation & movement? What is the connection between Kabbalah, yoga, tai chi & your breath? Join us for a special Chai Center Friday night event where we will experience a true body-soul connection & learn (more…)

  • April 28, 2017
    7:00 pm

FREE SUSHI IN THE SUKA PARTY  / NO RSVP REQUIRED For the past several years, we’ve been getting about 500 ppl who haven’t seen a SUKA since they were kids in Hebrew school.. or who have actually never seen a real live SUKA. To accommodate the happy hordes… we have a VERY large SUKA in LA! (more…)

  • FREE SUSHI IN THE SUKA PARTY
    October 4, 2017
    7:30 pm

ANNUAL  NOT A CHRISTMAS PARTY ON CHANUKA W/ LATKA BAR SUNDAY DECEMBER 17 / 3-6PM MENORA LIGHTING AT 5:00 FREE PARKING Bring every Jew you know. $15 bucks. You can pay at the door as well. Unlimited assorted whites & reds, sweet & dry, & 100% instant-weight-loss-munchies AND A FULL LATKA BAR.   (more…)

  • December 17, 2017
    3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

The Chai Center has one Fantastic Fundraiser the entire year to support all its activities and events. The Annual Banquet, this year to be held in the GRAND BALLROOM of the THE OLYMPIC COLLECTION, is an evening which includes an auction, art show, cocktail hour, delicious dinner and a very entertaining program. 5:30 PM Auction (more…)

  • Chai Center Gala Banquet
    March 31, 2019
    5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

To book or inquire of any available rooms, please email olivia@chaicenter.org Twice a year Olivia Schwartz runs a women’s retreat for spiritual and physical growth and nurturing. The retreat is held in Desert Hot springs (near Palm Springs) known for its excellent hot mineral water and various spa treatments. There is a diverse and full (more…)

  • May 31, 2019 - June 2, 2019
    2:00 pm

A delicious home cooked Shabbat meal at the home of Esther & Rabbi Mendel Schwartz in Hancock Park. Enjoy a four course dinner, homemade gefilte fish, Esther’s Challa (worth the Carbs), chicken soup w/ Matza Balls (that’ll make your Grandma proud), main course, drinks, wine, and dessert. Meet new people while Esther & Mendel do (more…)

  • Dinner for 30 Strangers
    June 28, 2019
    7:00 pm - 11:30 pm

This class is given by Rabbi Mendel Schwartz every other Friday. Generously sponsored by Paul Hastings in Century City with special thanks to Craig Emanuel. 12:30: Lunch, Drinks, Shmooz / 1:00 -1:40 PM: Class Please Register to the class, and you will receive an email confirmation with exact address. Class is free, Parking at Century (more…)

  • July 3, 2020 - July 17, 2020
    12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  • October 8, 2019 - December 10, 2019
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm