La Shaimos

We are a Los Angeles-based organization dedicated to help the Jewish community solve its shaimos problem. In Jewish tradition religious objects such as Torah scrolls and prayer books that are damaged, unusable, or no longer needed must be disposed of in a respectful manner, as they are considered sacred. Proper disposal methods can include burying the shaimos in a designated area, or placing it in a special storage area for eventual burial. Unfortunately, the Los Angeles Jewish community never created a system to handle its shaimos and years worth of sacred texts began to pile up. Late in 2021 LA Shaimos began its operations providing a crucial service to the Jewish community. Our mission is to help families, synagogues, schools, and religious organizations minimize and properly dispose of their shaimos in a convenient respectful manner. We began by shipping large amounts of shaimos to neighboring states and when that became too much we opened a 2.5 acre site where shaimos can be disposed of respectfully. Our team understands the significance of shaimos, and we handle each collection with the utmost care and sensitivity. When you choose LA Shaimos, you can trust that your shaimos will be treated with the respect and expertise it deserves.