Are Religious Leaders Reaching Boomers?
(featuring
Rabbi Laura Geller
)
from Next Avenue
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Understanding the spiritual needs of boomers and the talents they can offer to faith communities are goals within reach. However, finding faith communities that are ministering specifically to this generation is challenging.
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How to Age Well
from
The New York Times
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Getting older is inevitable (and certainly better than the alternative). While you can’t control your age, you can slow the decline of aging with smart choices along the way. From the foods you eat and how you exercise to your friendships and retirement goals — it all has an effect on how fast or slow your body ages. Keep reading for simple ways to keep your body tuned up and your mind tuned in. And the good news is that it’s never too late to get started.
Special thanks to ChaiVillageLA member, Barbara Meltzer, for sharing this article.
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Our December calendar is full of exciting village events!
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- Dor Vador Storytellers & Students Meet! - Sun., Dec. 3, 9:45 - 1:30 PM
- Walk with the Rabbi – Tuesday, Dec. 5, 8:15 - 9:15 AM
- Visual Literacy and the Art of Photography Series (4 of 4) - Tuesday, Dec. 5, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
- Weisman Art Foundation Tour *FULL* - Wed., Dec. 6, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Mahjong Lessons (4 of 4) *FULL* - Wednesday, Dec. 6, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
- Belly Dancing - Thursday, Dec. 7, 9:30 - 11:00 AM
- Screening of An Inconvenient Sequel - Saturday, Dec. 9, 2:00 - 5:00 PM
- Israel Series - Sunday, Dec. 10, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Understanding the World’s News - Tuesday, Dec. 12, 10:00 - 11:30 AM
- Wisdom Circle - Wednesday, Dec. 13, 10:45 AM - 1:30 PM
- New Member Potluck Dinner - Saturday, Dec. 16, 5:30 - 8:30 PM
- New Member Potluck Brunch - Sunday, Dec. 17, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
- A Short Course in Self-Kindness (1 of 3) - Thursday, Jan. 11, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
- iEngage (1 of 5) - Sunday, Jan. 14, 4:00 - 6:00 PM
- Author’s Night with Rabbi Zoë Klein Miles - Tuesday, Jan. 16, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
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Dor Vador Storytellers & Students Meet!
Sunday, December 3, 2017, 9:45 AM - 1:30 PM
Temple Emanuel
9:45 AM - 10:30 AM - Text study with Rabbi Jonathan Aaron
10:50 AM - 12:15 PM - Storytellers and students meet at the Students’ Art Gallery
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM - Storytellers’ Reflection Discussion with Dr. George Shannon
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All village members who did an interview with our USC Gerontology film crew are invited for Part II of this multigenerational adventure. Don’t miss this opportunity to interact with Temple Emanuel’s Religious School students (K-7) who will create art in response to 5 of our videos. Other videos will be shown at another time. The entire process is being filmed to create a documentary that we hope to share with the entire village later in the year.
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Belly Dancing with LA Dance Academy
Thursday, December 7, 2017, 9:30 - 11:00 AM
Temple Isaiah - Social Hall
10345 W Pico Blvd., Los Angeles
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Join Temple Isaiah members as we learn the ancient skill of Belly Dancing. No experience necessary! This 11-week series of classes will be held on Thursdays and is open to ages 30 and up. $5 fee per class, payable at the door.
*PLEASE REGISTER FOR EACH SESSION SEPARATELY.
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Screening of
An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power
Saturday, December 9, 2017, 2:00 - 5:00 PM
Temple Isaiah - Social Hall
10345 W Pico Blvd., Los Angeles
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Join Temple Isaiah's Green Team for a screening of widely acclaimed movie,
An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power
, a 2017 American documentary film directed by Bonni Cohen and Jon Shenk about former United States Vice President Al Gore's continuing mission to battle climate change.
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Israel Series: The Collapse of the Kotel Agreement
with Special Guest, Rabbi Uri Regev
Sunday, December 10, 2017, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Home of Adrienne and Stefan Dahlerbruch
Recreation Room
200 N Swall, Beverly Hills, CA
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Religious Freedom in Israel - Is That the Business of American Jewry?
ChaiVillageLA is honored to welcome Rabbi Uri Regev, President of Hiddush - For Freedom of Religion and Equality in Israel. During this session, Rabbi Regev, a lifelong resident of Israel, will explore the strategy that American Judaism and the Reform Movement should employ in the face of the collapse of the Kotel Agreement.
Don't miss this opportunity to hear one of Israel's leading authorities on religious pluralism.
ChaiVillageLA members, Adrienne and Stefan Dahlerbruch, have generously offered to host this program in their home. Future sessions will be on the second Sunday of each month through June with the exception of May. Each session will feature a recorded session with Rabbi Donniel Hartman of the Shalom Hartman Institute or a live speaker.
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Understanding the World’s News
Tuesday, December 12, 2017, 10:00 - 11:30 AM
Temple Isaiah - Library
10345 W Pico Blvd., Los Angeles
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This discussion group focuses on the news of the week. Participants share articles and opinions that pertain to what's happening both in the United States and internationally, and particularly to introduce diverse views.
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Wisdom Circle with Cantor Lizzie Weiss
Wednesday, December 13, 2017, 10:45 AM - 1:30 PM
Temple Emanuel - Belle Chapel
300 N Clark Dr., Beverly Hills
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The Wisdom Circle is a monthly intellectual and social get-together for mature adults. We are pleased to announce that our Early Childhood Center pre-school students will sing a Hanukkah song (or two) for us, and then Cantor Lizzie Weiss will share the history and melodies of Hanukkah music with us.
To RSVP, please contact Lynn Franklin at Lynn@tebh.org.
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New Member Potlucks
Havdalah Dinner
Saturday, December 16, 2017, 5:30 - 8:30 PM
OR
Brunch
Sunday, December 17, 2017, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Locations will be provided later
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At ChaiVillageLA, we love to welcome our new members into the community with food! If you are a new member or haven’t been to a New Member Potluck yet, consider attending ONE of these two meals. These intimate gatherings are hosted at a ChaiVillageLA member’s home and feature delicious food and lively conversation with other new friends. Prepare a dish to share and meet members from both temples!
To RSVP, please contact New Member Potluck Coordinator, Esther Krisman, at (310) 478-3668 or estherkw4@gmail.com to let her know which day you can make. No need to register online.
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A Short Course in Self-Kindness - Part 1 of 3
Thursday, January 11, 2018, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Temple Emanuel - Beyt Midrash
8844 Burton Way, Beverly Hills
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Have you ever really listened to how you speak to yourself? Ever wonder what would happen if you spoke to others the same way? In this short course, taught by
Ben Pomerantz
, MSW, We’ll answer these questions and more as well as learn simple, effective ways to supplant self-criticism with self-kindness.
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iEngage - Part 1 of 5
Sunday, January 14, 2018, 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Location TBD
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iEngage creates a new narrative regarding the significance of Israel for Jewish life; it is a unique and compelling series created by the world-renowned Hartman Institute of Jerusalem. Following each lecture, there will be ample time for discussion.
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Author’s Night with Rabbi Zoë Klein Miles
Tuesday, January 16, 2018, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Location TBA
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Rabbi Zoë Klein Miles has served the Temple Isaiah congregation since 2000. She is the author of multiple novels including,
Drawing in the Dust
and
The Scroll of Anatiya
, which were published by Simon and Schuster. Rabbi Klein Miles gives numerous presentations and is a keynote speaker as well as panel participant at various assemblies all over the country.
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Visual Literacy and the Art of Photography with Bill Aron
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Our wonderful teacher
and class participants!
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Veronica Abney
and Bruce Phillips
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We are so appreciative to all our generous November Home Hosts and Program Facilitators. - Sandi Sternig-Babcock & Barbara Joyner, Program Co-Chairs
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Home Hosts:
Renee Cronenwalt
Iris Cutler
Barbara and Dale Joyner
Helene and Barry Korn
Phyllis Shlecter
Barbara Weinstock
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Event Facilitators:
Bill Aron
Lorna Belman
Ann Bisno
Pegi Burdick
Renee Cronenwalt
Myrna Hant
Barbara Joyner
Helene Korn
Janet Noah
Terry Pullan
Phyllis Shlecter
Sandy Silas
Diane Vanette
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KEHILLAH
(COMMUNITY) NOTICES
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We are Deeply Saddened by the Loss of…
Marla Seff, wife of Dick Seff.
Condolences may be sent to Richard Seff at dseff@acorn-paper.com.
All of us at ChaiVillageLA join in offering our most sincere condolences to the Seff family.
Zecher tzadik livracha
- May the memory of the righteous be for a blessing and may their memory continue to bless us all.
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Refuah Shleimah -
a Full and Complete Healing:
Gloria Boraz
Marge Chirchick
Pearl Councelbaum
Esther Elfenbaum
Sylvia Fox
Norma Glickman
Stanley Goldblatt
Carol Hartmann
Marcia Oshman
Sylvia Price
Diane Ring
Madeline Wolf
We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers!
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ChaiVillageLA THANKS OUR PARTNERS
AND FOUNDATION SPONSORS
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In Collaboration With ...
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ChaiVillageLA is a proud recipient of a Cutting Edge Grant from
The Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles
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Angell Foundation
Mount Sinai Memorial Parks and Mortuaries Foundation
The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation
Sylvia Price
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