Peer Groups: Smaller Gatherings, Bigger Connections

the BLVD is a network-driven community for Jewish young professionals in Los Angeles, focused on elevating careers, building meaningful connections with like-minded Jewish young professionals, and making impactful contributions. Through thoughtfully curated events and opportunities, the BLVD engages members in personal, professional, and charitable pursuits while being supported by Wilshire staff and clergy.

Contact Rabbi Leah Fein at rabbifein@wbtla.org

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Wilshire Women West is a group for the incredible women of Wilshire on the “West Side” to come together. Whether your kids are moving out of elementary school, off to new adventures, or you’re just looking for a vibrant community, this is your place. Our goal is simple: to connect, support, and uplift one another.

Contact Cantor Lisa Peicott at cantorlisa@wbtla.org

Wilshire Women East is a group for the incredible women of Wilshire on the “east side” to come together. Whether your kids are moving out of elementary school, off to new adventures, or you’re just looking for a vibrant community—this is your place. Our goal is simple: to connect, support, and uplift one another.

Contact Rabbi Leah Lewis at rabbilewis@wbtla.org

Eastside Emas welcomes all our “Emas” (moms) with children in our “east side” ECC, Elementary School, and Religious School to come together and connect with each other over meaningful and engaging programs and opportunities. 

Contact Cantor Aliya Stuart at cantoraliya@wbtla.org

The Choosing Judaism Alumni Group provides an opportunity for alumni to connect with their cohort, other cohorts, and the larger Wilshire Boulevard Temple community through social, educational, and engaging events, fostering lasting ties to the Choosing Judaism program and the Temple. 

Contact Rabbi Susan Nanus at snanus@wbtla.org

The Men of Wilshire is open to any member who identifies as a man and is over 21 years old. Our mission is to foster community, friendship, and spiritual growth through engaging experiences with our administration, clergy and each other.  

For more information, contact Eric Chafetz at echafetz@wbtla.org

The mission of WOW is to promote friendship and connection while enriching lives through cultural, intellectual, and social activities. By women and for women who are Temple Members and who are 50-ish and older. We kindly request that all women who attend are members of Wilshire Boulevard Temple.

A long-standing circle of women rooted infriendship, service, and tradition.

 A new chapter of Temple members connecting and rediscovering Wilshire for themselves.