Synagogue & Community

Magen Avot Community

A warm Moroccan-Sephardic community in the heart of Pico-Robertson — daily Shacharit, Shabbat tefilot, and a true community table.

Minyanim

Daily and Shabbat tefilah times.

Weekday Shacharit

LINK Kollel Annex

8666 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

For door code, text Zev at (818) 259-4412

Monday – Friday6:45 AM
Sunday8:00 AM

During the week, prayers are at the Kollel Annex on Pico — not at YULA.

Shabbat & Holidays

YULA Girls

1619 S Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles — entrance from the alley

Mincha — Friday Night

Winter: by candle lighting · Summer: 6:15 PM

Shacharit — Shabbat Morning

8:45 AM

Mincha — Shabbat Day

40 minutes before sunset

Stay Informed

Shabbat Newsletter

Get the latest news, updates, and reminders for Shabbat and community events straight to your inbox.

Shabbat Kids Program at Magen Avot
Shabbat Toddler Program at Magen Avot

Community Luncheon

Shabbat Ki Tavo Luncheon

Join us for a warm Shabbat Ki Tavo community luncheon after prayers.

See the flyer for details and pricing.

Shabbat Ki Tavo luncheon flyer at Magen Avot

Special Speaker by the Luncheon

Dr. Yehuda Pryce

Our dear friend Dr. Yehuda Pryce will share with us his amazing story, “From Prison to Purpose: A Gangster’s Journey to Judaism.”

Shabbos

August 29

  • Shacharit 8:45 AM

RSVP to Daniella Ouanounou at 818-826-0941

Magen Avot · 1619 S. Robertson Blvd. · YULA Girls school — entrance from the alley

Yamim Noraim

High Holiday prayers and programming at Magen Avot.

Yamim Noraim 2026 flyer at Magen Avot with Chazan Hay Korkos

Countdown

⏰ We are less than one month away from Rosh Hashana!

📢 Please reserve your seats ASAP to ensure we can accommodate everyone.

✨ This year we are once again privileged to have Rabbi Bensoussan (for YK), Rabbi Amar & Chazan Hay Korkos, and of course our very own Rabbi Mordechai Lebhar leading us for the Yamim Noraim.

Shabbat Accommodations

Staying for Shabbat?

Both hotels are within easy walking distance of YULA Girls and the Pico-Robertson community. Reach out and we'll be happy to help you plan your stay.

The Carlyle Inn

1119 S Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035

(310) 275-4445

Right on Robertson Blvd — steps from Shabbat prayers.

Beverly Hills Marriott

1150 S Beverly Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90035

(310) 553-6561

Stylish rooms with heated outdoor pool — minutes from the community.

Shabbat Food

Stock Up for Shabbat

Everything you need for Shabbat — challah, dips, salads, prepared meals, and more — right here on Pico Boulevard.

Lieder's

Glatt Kosher Deli & Takeout

8721 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035

(310) 909-7223

Shabbos basics, dips, salads, fresh challah — Friday until 3:30 PM.

Lenny's Shabbat Shuk

Middle Eastern & Mediterranean Kosher Market

8823 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035

Open Friday mornings from 9:30 AM — specialty Shabbat items & prepared foods.

Sponsorships

Kiddush · Seudah Shlishit · Haftarah

Sponsor a kiddush or an aliyah in honor or memory of a loved one.

Contact Zev Opos at zevopos@gmail.com

Kiddush

$500

Seudah Shlishit

$250

Haftarah

By Reservation

To sponsor, send payment via:

Venmo

@MagenAvot-Minyan

Zelle

magenrabbi@gmail.com

Pledges & Donations

Support the Community

Scan to pay Magen Avot Minyan on Venmo

Zelle

magenrabbi@gmail.com

Our Community

Events & Programs

Highlights from past programs — bakashot, hilloulot, Avot U'Banim and more.

Hilloula of Rabbi Yehuda Ben Attar zt"l
Hilloula of Rabbi Yehuda Ben Attar zt"l
Hillula of Ribi Yitzhak Benoualid zt"l
Hillula of Ribi Yitzhak Benoualid zt"l
Bakashot for Parashat Zachor
Bakashot for Parashat Zachor
Bakashot for Parashat Toldot — with Em Habanim
Bakashot for Parashat Toldot — with Em Habanim
Avot U'Banim — Father/Son Learning
Avot U'Banim — Father/Son Learning
Hachnasat Sefer Torah
Hachnasat Sefer Torah