Upcoming Events
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…)
- February 13, 2026
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The Chai Center presents a very special theatrical performance – the play “Marcus Is Alive,” featuring our dear friend Marcus J Freed. His hit one-man play returns to Hollywood on Sunday, Feb 15th, and we are delighted to present the show! It received five-star rave reviews from audiences during its international tour. “Marcus Is Alive” is (more…)
- Theatrical Performance
February 15, 2026
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
The Chai Center is proud to announce a full-blown Purim Party for singles & couples ages 21+ Monday, March 2, 7PM. No RSVP Required. Just Mention “CHAI”. Location: BASBUSSA 8338 W 3rd St, Los Angeles Click to download Megillah (more…)
- PURIM PARTY
March 2, 2026
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
$75 Per Person. If you can still purchase a ticket, that means we still have space,. So please book. Meet new friends, couples & singles of like souls and minds, in a good feeling holiday atmosphere of extended family festival seating. The story of Exodus comes alive through mystical meanings and kabbalistic insights shared through (more…)
- PASSOVER SEDER
April 1, 2026
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
FOR REGISTRANTS OUTSIDE THE USA, PLEASE PAY THROUGH THE PAYPAL LINK! https://paypal.me/TheChaiCenter Location: Newly Renovated Shmaltzy Catering Hall at Habad. Exact Location upon Reservation. Dinner Committee: Alex Barder, Victoria Cook, Craig Emanuel, Steven Paul, Robby Rajber, Gadi Wildstrom Lubavitch of Cannes & The Chai Center Building on the success of our wonderful past Shabbat dinners, we are (more…)
- May 15, 2026
7:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Exact Location will be given upon reservation. This BBQ is for any Jew that moves. YES, TICKETS CAN STILL BE PURCHASED ONLINE OR AT THE DOOR ON SUNDAY , JULY 5th FOR $25. WE SUGGEST TO PURCHASE ONLINE TO LESSEN THE BOTTLE NECK AND FRENZY AT THE REGISTRATION ENTRANCE. THIS LONG BEACH MANSION BELONGS TO (more…)
- INDEPENDENCE DAY BBQ
July 5, 2026
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Every summer The Chai Center hosts A FUN FILLED EVENING. The past few years we’ve been getting 100 people to play in our POKER TOURNAMENT. Prizes for the tournament will be epic, including trip to Vegas w/ airfare and cash. The view of this mega Long Beach estate is worth the entrance fee alone. (more…)
- July 26, 2026
5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
TO PURCHASE TIX, PLEASE GO TO www.chaicenter.org/sundance Dinner Committee Alex Barder, Philip M Cohen, Craig Emanuel, Yona & Rachel Bookstein, Michael Helfant, Steven Paul, Robby Rajber, Gadi Wildstrom Building on the success of our wonderful past Shabbat dinners, we are getting together again to bring in the Sabbath with friends, mouth-watering challah, a truly delicious Kosher gourmet (more…)
- January 15, 2027 - January 23, 2027
5:00 pm - 11:00 pm