Santa Monica

Since 1965, Kehillat Israel Early Childhood Center (ECC) has provided educational experiences of the highest caliber and a gateway to the Jewish community for young families in Pacific Palisades and West Los Angeles. We foster a rich environment, based on best practices, to ensure that children grow in all developmental areas. Our community is warm and nurturing, with a basis in Jewish tradition and values. We want your child to love coming to school, so we make sure that school is fun, exciting, and welcoming. We look forward to meeting you!

SMS B?Yachad: Jewish Family Learning is the Santa Monica Synagogue?s program of religious education for youth and families. Synagogue members and their children meet together on Sunday mornings once a month to learn about the Torah, the history of Judaism, Jewish values and traditions, and the Hebrew language. Led by Rabbi Shira Freidlin and supported by Madrichim (tutors) drawn from our teens, the interactive Sunday sessions use the Jewish holidays as the starting point for explorations of all things Jewish.

Join us on Sunday mornings for Hebrew School and learn about our rich
history in an exciting way, discover interesting Jewish facts you never
knew, and learn how to read Hebrew and become an Aleph Champ. From
baking, to crafts, to games, our dedicated teachers plan lessons and
activities that students love! What are you waiting for? Sign up today
and experience an education that will last a lifetime!

Bat Mitzvah Club for girls ages 11-13. An amazing club by girls, for girls, starring girls! Each meeting includes delicious food, a fun project, socializing and learning!
Contact Sara at 310-453-3456 or email [email protected] for information, dates, times and to register!

Join us on the first Friday of every month for First Friday Family Shabbat at 5:30 for a pizza dinner with a child-friendly Shabbat service following at 6:15.

Our program has been adapted in accordance with health guidelines to promote safety, meaning, and our natural need for personal connection. We will continue to adapt as guidelines shift.

Join us on Fridays at 9 a.m. for a special Baby & Me series! Each week, one of our wonderful local community partners will join us for a fun activity, like music, sensory art, and more. Our November and December guest organizations include Families & Music, ARTWELL, Books and Cookies, FIT4MOM, and more to be announced! Afterward, you’re invited to join our preschoolers for Shabbat songs and challah!

May 4, 2025
Imagine a Hebrew School of the Arts that feels like a Daybreaker

Imagine a Hebrew School of the Arts where your child bakes Challah every day, their hands in the dough of our ancestors

Imagine a Hebrew School of the Arts where your child learns the connection between the Shema and Jewish Meditation practice

Imagine a Hebrew School of the Arts where your child’s Soul Journey is a path for your family into a practice of Jewish Spirituality

At Beth Shir Shalom, we strive to create a nurturing and inclusive environment for every child’s spiritual journey. In the era of information, we have revamped our program to prioritize relationships in a way that helps our students form deep and meaningful connections to their peers, our community, and Jewish life. Our dedicated educators and teen madrichim make this experience possible, and provide our students with positive Jewish role models who make them feel seen, embraced, challenged, and valued.

Serving children from 3 months old with a full infant Center, Preschool, and Kindergarten. The first years of your child?s life are crucial to the development of personality and intellect. This is a period during which learning takes place at an accelerated pace. We provide the sense of security and loving, coupled with many innovative and creative opportunities to help children thrive during this stage of intense learning.