The American Library at The Skirball

On view through September 1, 2024
Free to all on Thursdays!
The American Library by Yinka Shonibare CBE RA
Browse artist Yinka Shonibare’s immersive installation The American Library, where six thousand books are wrapped in textiles with the names of US immigrants and Black Americans affected by the Great Migration. Learn about their impact and share your own story.

How to experience this exhibition:

Adat Ari El's Infant/Toddler Program

Our Parent & Me program provides an opportunity for parents to come together with their infants and toddlers in a warm and friendly environment led by a qualified professional. Each class is uniquely designed to encourage multi-sensory experiences that stimulate emerging language skills, motor development, socialization, and bonding between parent and child. We offer a variety of classes ranging from an infant support class to a class dedicated to emerging toddlers to Tot Shabbat classes for infants and toddlers.

Adat Ari El Teen Learning Center (TLC)

Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 pm
Ages 8th-12th Grade
Join us for a new teen program made up of “mini-mesters" in which we will be partnering with different organizations to expose teens to issues that impact their daily lives. Organizations include Moving Traditions, Shemesh Farms, JQ International, The Torah Studio, and more! Pizza dinner is included each week
Program Contact: Director of Youth Engagement Rabbi Emily Holtzman
Program Email: [email protected], (818) 766-9429 ext. 241

Adat Ari El Youth Group Teen Tisch (2nd Friday of Every Month)

2nd Friday of each month at 5:45 pm
The Adat Ari El Youth Group invites you to join us for dinner and a Shabbat Tisch. The Tisch, which is Yiddish for table, is a space for teens (8th-12th) to come together for a Shabbat celebration. We will sing folk songs and Jewish songs both traditional and modern, snack on some treats, sip some Martinelli's, and be together in community.

Adat Ari El Religious School (Kesher)

Tuesdays, from 4 - 6 pm
Adat Ari El's Religious School (Kesher) is an engaging and innovative learning community. Our programs challenge our learners to discover our sacred tradition as we apply its lessons and values to our daily lives. We create a sense of community by encouraging our learners to push themselves beyond what they thought possible. For TK-7th Grade.
Program Contact: Director of Youth Engagement, Rabbi Emily Holtzman
Program Email: [email protected],
(818) 766-9429 ext. 241