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Kehillat Israel carries its Torah scrolls back to Sunset Boulevard

May 20, 2026

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PACIFIC PALISADES, Calif. — The Palisades Reconstructionist congregation Kehillat Israel returned to its Sunset Boulevard sanctuary roughly 16 months after the fire, one of the first religious institutions to come back to Pacific Palisades.

Two hundred fifty member families lost their homes entirely and another 250 were temporarily displaced; nearly 900 families now gather back in the building.

Who’s involved

  • Kehillat Israel

Where to get help

Gatherings, luncheons, and remembrance events are posted on the calendar. See what’s coming up.

Sources

The date on this post is approximate — reporting placed it in this month without a specific day.