August 3, 2018
In This Issue
Introduce Yourself

Our Village in Action

New Events

Chai-Lighted Events

Thank You July Hosts and Facilitators

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Kehillah
Introduce Yourself
What's Your Story?
Hi, I'm Pete Siegel. I was born in Tampa--and the way I tell it--at age one, I decided to head to Westchester County near NYC, with my family in tow. Actually, my father got a cool job building simulations of Martian environments, while my mother earned her PhD. Later, in Honolulu, at age 15, I met my spouse!
Our Village in Action
ChaiVillageLA members met at Julie & Alan Grass’s home to create cuddly, "no-sew" blankets which will be distributed by TIYYA, a foundation that provides support for refugees in resettlement after fleeing trauma.  
Lorna and Susan
Julie
Madeline, Janet and Tina
Kim and Sheri
New Events
ChaiVillageLA Congratulates
Rabbi Sarah Bassin and
Jordan Reimer
Temple Emanuel is celebrating the upcoming nuptials of Rabbi Sarah Bassin and Jordan Reimer with a Shabbat Morning Aufruf. The service begins at 10:00 AM and is followed by a luncheon at 12:30 PM.

Temple Emanuel
Saturday, August 4 - 10:00 AM

Bonnie, Idelle, Iris, Barbara and 826LA's Jennie Navarro at the July Orientation. Thanks to Barbara for setting up this terrific volunteer opportunity.
826LA: Volunteer Orientation

 826LA, a tutoring nonprofit in Mar Vista, encourages children, ages 6 and older, to brainstorm ideas, write stories and edit their work. They leave with bound books and greater confidence in their abilities to read and write.  If you missed the July orientation, you can register for the August session. Questions? Contact Barbara Marom-Pollack at 310-659-9974.

Sunday, August 19 - 1:00-3:00 PM
826LA
12515 Venice Blvd, LA 90066

80's + Salon: YES OR NO?
A 3-part conversation about ethics in challenging times moderated by Rabbi Zoë Klein Miles. Each session will focus on one topical question. We might ponder: "Are humanity's best days ahead of us?" "Is Political Correctness compatible with Free Speech?" and "Was Melania's jacket just a jacket?"

Thursday, August 23 - 1:00-3:00 PM
NEW LOCATION:
Temple Isaiah Social Hall
10345 W. Pico Blvd, LA 90064


Chai-Lighted Events
Explore Our Exciting Event Calendar!

Check out the August calendar for information about village events. Sign up online or call for assistance: (310) 592-0321.

Special Summer Concert
Summer concert under the stars at a private home in Brentwood, featuring the beautiful voices of Cantorial Soloist Rabbi Jaclyn Cohen, Cantor Tifani Coyot and Cantor Ilan Davidson. Bring your own picnic dinner. Open to all ChaiVillageLA members, Temple members and guests. $25 a ticket.

Sunday, August 5 - 6:45PM
Private home in Brentwood
Address Will be Provided After Registration

Check Out Our Website for Bridge Activities for Beginners
Intermediate Bridge
Interested in playing intermediate level bridge? Join our weekly game. We can accommodate up to 5 people each Monday evening. To reserve your seat, be sure to contact Radell Simon at (310) 466-0550 no later than the night before.

Monday, August 6 - 6:30-8:30PM
Watermark Beverly Hills

Walk with a Rabbi

Each week ChaiVillagers plus a member of the clergy walk together around Rancho Park. Join us for this fun and healthy 2 mile walk. Easy street parking.

Tuesday, August 7 - 8:15-9:15AM
Meet at Corner of Patricia & Cushdon

Social Action-Register Voters at the Skirball
Now that the League of Women Voters has trained ChaiVillageLA to register potential voters, we are off and running.  Our first social action site is the Skirball Cultural Center (thank you, Elaine Deutsch) where two-member teams are helping visitors register prior to the Skirball’s Thursday night sunset concerts.  As a bonus, volunteers can stay for the concert and get free parking.

Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Boulevard, LA 90049
All Slots are from 6:00-8:00 PM
Brown Bag Short Stories
Each month we discuss fascinating short stories while we dine on our brown bag lunches. Please join us as we munch and discuss.

Friday, August 10 - 11:30 AM-1:30 PM
NEW LOCATION:
Temple Emanuel Conference Room
8844 Burton Way, Beverly Hills 90211

Understanding the World's News
Analyze the pundits. Share diverse views on the news around the world. Take part in a lively discussion. Led by member Myrna Hant.

Tuesday, August 14 - 10:00-11:30 AM
Temple Isaiah Library

What the Heck is Bitcoin?
What's all the buzz about Bitcoin? And what on earth is a blockchain? Join Rabbi Zoë Klein Miles as she takes on the fascinating subject of Bitcoin and the crypto-currency industry. Bring your questions.

Thursday, August 16 - 7:00-9:00 PM
Home of Rabbi Zoë Klein Miles
Address Will be Provided After Registration

PATH: MAKE AN EMPTY APARTMENT A HOME
ChaiVillageLA is helping to furnish an apartment for a PATH family who has been homeless.

Can you help by donating items on the family's wishlist? Please purchase NO LATER THAN AUGUST 10 and make sure they are shipped to Barbara Joyner at 4021 Astaire Avenue, Culver City 90232.

Can you help deliver and furnish the apartment? 10 volunteers are needed to join Barbara and Dale in this labor of love.

Saturday, August 18 - 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Meet at 4021 Astaire Avenue, Culver City 90232


Special thanks Myrna and Bill Hant and Eileen Dardick for their generous financial support to underwrite this event.
Guided Tour of Wilshire Boulevard Temple
Docent led tour of Wilshire Boulevard Temple's stunning Magnin Sanctuary. A chance to learn about the restored Warner Brothers murals and unique architecture. If you can, join lunch at the nearby BCD Tofu House.

Sunday, August 19 - 11:00 AM-1:30 PM
Wilshire Boulevard Temple
3663 Wilshire Boulevard, LA 90010

Wende Cold War Museum

Free docent-led tour of the Wende Cold War Museum. Meet up at the museum or bring a brown bag lunch to the home of Barbara and Dale Joyner and then take a short walk to the museum.

Friday, August 24 - 12:45 PM
Wende Museum
10808 Culver Blvd, Culver City 90230

Thank You July Hosts...
Bobbie and Ben Allen
Idelle and Peter Davidson
Julie and Alan Grass
Barbara and Dale Joyner
Phyllis Shlecter
...And Facilitators
Lorna Belman
Renee Cronenwalt
Idelle Davidson
Jeff Ellis
Myrna Hant
Eileen Lewis
Barbara Marom-Pollack
Georgia Mercer
Gary Peskin
Terry Pullan
Pete Siegel
Radell Simon
Barbara Weinstock
June Wynbrandt
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