The Library Minyan is a participatory, lay-led, davening and learning community that blends traditional observance with a fully modern and egalitarian approach to Jewish living. We're now into our fourth decade.

The Library Minyan is recognized internationally for its unique constellation of members and community-based approach to Jewish living. An integral part of Temple Beth Am in Los Angeles, California, the Library Minyan is organized, led, and run by its members. Volunteers rotate each week in leading Mishnah study, conducting the prayer services, and reading the weekly Torah and Haftorah portions. They also prepare and deliver the weekly d'rashot, which offer personal and often unique interpretations of the weekly Torah portions.

The Minyan meets on Shabbat and Jewish holidays, including all services for the High Holidays, and sponsors regular Kiddush lunches and other activities that reinforce a sense of community. Traditional in its observance – but completely egalitarian, child-friendly, and democratic in its decision-making processes – the Minyan has served as a model for lay-led services in synagogues around the country.

Services on most ("regular") Shabbatot begin at 9:45 a.m., with Mishna study just before beginning at 9:25. On days when we recite Hallel or celebrate a major Minyan simcha we begin at 9:30 a.m. (and there is no Mishna study). Services usually end between 12:00 and 12:30 p.m.

All services take place in the Dorff-Nelson Chapel on the lower level of Temple Beth Am. The shul's address is 1039 S. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, California 90035. It is just south of Olympic Avenue.