Welcome to Our New Administrative Coordinator
I am happy to introduce our new Administrative Coordinator, Nadine Duke. A Brooklyn (Coney Island) native, Nadine recently moved to Los Angeles from northern New Jersey, where she raised her three daughters, a 27 year old and 23 year old identical twins. She worked for many years as a substitute teacher and most recently worked as a customer service representative for a sewing machine manufacturer. A lifelong crafter, Nadine enjoys both knitting and crochet when she’s not out exploring LA. The mission of ChaiVillageLA is one that Nadine feels very strongly about, having dealt with an elderly parent who might have been able to remain in his home had these kind of services been available to him. Nadine is very excited to help ChaiVillageLA fulfill its important mission and she’s looking forward to meeting and working with all of the Village members. Be sure to introduce yourself to Nadine at our next event.
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Home Host Needed for Author’s Night
Maggie Anton - Tuesday, February 13, 2018, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Want to host our upcoming Author’s Night program on February 13th? Do you have room for ~20 people at your home? Please contact Devorah at 310-592-0321 or
Devorah@ChaiVillageLA.org
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Temple Isaiah Religious School Volunteers Needed
Rabbi Zoë Klein Miles would like to invite ChaiVillageLA members to help lead Torah talk with Temple Isaiah fourth graders through an innovative program called
OUR HEVRUTA
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Our Hevruta creates a multigenerational learning community where adult congregants (parents, grandparents, retirees, lifelong-learners) volunteer as TORAH FACILITATORS to lead circles of fourth graders in conversations about Torah and our lives.
Worried you're not up to it? Rabbi Zoë promises that you are, and you will have help. It is a rewarding and enriching experience for both the adult participants and the students. Ask village members, Ken Wolf, Stuart Goldurs, and Joel Levine about their experiences.
Our Hevruta will meet in the Social Hall on Tuesdays during Religious School from 4:45 - 5:20 PM on the following dates
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January 9, 16, 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27, and March 6, 13, 20.
You can sign up for one session, or two, or four, or however many you would like. You are always welcome to come in at any time and join a circle if you would just like to check it out first.
Here is
an introductory video
to the whole program. You will also be provided with the
OUR HEVRUTA booklet
to help guide you. The booklet contains all the texts that will be used and Rabbi Zoë will also call you and talk you through the session the week before. And if a student asks a questions that stumps the group, the religious school teachers and Rabbi Zoë will be in the room to help.
If you have any questions, please email Rabbi Zoë at
zoe@templeisaiah.com
, or call her cell phone: 310-770-3236.
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We gratefully acknowledge Isa and Bill Aron’s generous Builder donation through the Sylvia Ettenberg Memorial Fund.
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Line Dancing
Great news for those of you with an interest in Line Dancing. You know, those Country Western dances that include the Tush Push, Boot Scoot Boogie, Electric Slide and Honky Tonk Attitude, and many more.
We have found a Line Dancing instructor who not only teaches the dances, but has also created many of them.
Before we go further, we need to know how many members would be interested in an ongoing Line Dancing class. It could be weekly, semi-weekly or monthly. The cost of each class would be determined by the number of members and the frequency of the lessons.
The dance space is waiting for us at Temple Emanuel! Please let us know soon so that we can take next steps.
Barbara Meltzer
, Coordinator
Line Dancing Interest Group
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ChaiVillageLA Wise Aging 4-Part Series
Are you willing to explore living with joy, resilience and spirit by doing mindfulness and spiritual practices such as meditation, journaling, movement and blessings from Judaism and other traditions? Are you looking for an intimate discussion group to explore important aging topics?
ChaiVillageLA Director, Devorah Servi, will facilitate a class starting in February or March for ChaiVillageLA members.
Space is limited
.
If you are interested and want to be considered for the group, please email her (at
to
Devorah@ChaiVillageLA.org
) with your preferred times (Sundays or weekdays; morning, afternoon or evening) to meet. We will be using Rabbi Rachel Cowan and Dr. Linda Thal’s book as our guidebook.
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ChaiVillageLA
Welcomes New Members
We warmly welcome the following new ChaiVillageLA members to our community:
Leslie and Art Brodie
Jan and Mark Lipschutz
Sue Wintner
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Our January calendar is full of exciting village events!
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- Walk with the Rabbi – Tuesday, Jan. 9, 8:15 - 9:15 AM
- Understanding the World’s News - Tuesday, Jan. 9, 10:00 - 11:30 AM
- Matter of Balance Class (1 of 8) - Tuesday, Jan. 9, 1:00 - 3:00 PM
- Wisdom Circle - Wednesday, Jan. 10, 10:45 AM - 1:30 PM
- Belly Dancing - Thursday, Jan. 11, 9:30 - 11:00 AM
- A Short Course in Self-Kindness (1 of 3) - Thurs., 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
- World Shmooze - Sunday, Jan. 21, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
- Strive Classes: Strive Not to Gossip with Rabbi Jonathan Aaron - Tuesday, Jan. 23, 7:00 PM
- USC’s Age-Friendly LA GeoDesign Finale - Wednesday, Jan. 31, 6:00 PM
- A Taste of Mussar (1 of 4) - Thursday, Feb. 1, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
- Stars of David Musical with Cantor Tifani & Cantor Lizzie - Thursday, Feb. 8, 7:30 PM
- Author’s Night with Maggie Anton - Tuesday, Feb. 13, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
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Understanding the World’s News
Tuesday, January 9, 2018, 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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Matter of Balance Class - Part 1 of 8
Tuesday, January 9, 2018, 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Temple Emanuel - Belle Chapel
300 N Clark Dr., Beverly Hills
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Get past your fear of falling and enjoy life again! If you're not living life to the fullest because you're afraid of falling, then this award-winning workshop is for you! After 8 weeks of two-hour classes, you'll be active again, with more strength and confidence.
Additional classes will be held on Tuesdays from 1:00 to 3:00 PM on January 9, 16, 23, 30 and February 6, 13, 20, 27. Space is limited so sign up soon!
Sponsored by: California Healthier Living and Partners in Care Foundation
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Wisdom Circle with Dr. Neil Weinstock Netanel
Wednesday, January 10, 2018, 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 speaker will be Dr. Neil Weinstock Netanel, UCLA law professor, author of
From Maimonides to Microsoft: The Jewish Law of Copyright Since the Birth of Print
. As many of you know, Neil is the son of Barbara Weinstock, one of our Wisdom Circle co-chairs.
To RSVP, please contact Lynn Franklin at Lynn@tebh.org.
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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, 4:30 - 6:15 PM *NEW TIME*
Watermark of Beverly Hills - Multi-Purpose Room
220 N Clark Drive
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The Shalom Hartman Institute iEngage Series Presents Jewish Values and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
The Video Lecture Series, featuring Rabbi Donniel Hartman, explores one of the most divisive issues affecting the Jewish people today. This program, titled
Compromise
, examines the ways in which our tradition views the idea of compromise, its relationship toward justice, the way it interacts with self-preservation, and how it shapes political and moral perspectives on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Described by critics as a thinker whose thoughts, observations, and analysis of Israeli society are radical and refreshing, Rabbi Donniel Hartman’s observations are especially relevant to the current debate on the status of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
Following the video lecture, Rabbi Joel Levine will moderate a lively discussion.
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Author’s Night with Rabbi Zoë Klein Miles
Tuesday, January 16, 2018, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Home of Sue and Dave Rosenblum
2807 Forrester Drive, Cheviot Hills
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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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World Shmooze
Sunday, January 21, 2018, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Temple Emanuel - Greer Social Hall
300 N Clark Dr., Beverly Hills
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For those of you politics and news junkies, a new monthly discussion group will be starting. By executive fiat, the last 15 minutes will be devoted to optimistic news, whether there is any or not. The sessions will be led by Marnie Glass. This is open to all Temple Emanuel congregants, so bring your friends!
If you have any questions, please contact Marnie at (310) 409-3405.
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Strive Classes: Strive Not to Gossip with Rabbi Jonathan Aaron
Tuesday, January 23, 2018, 7:00 PM
Temple Emanuel - Davidson Sheffer Hall
8844 Burton Way, Beverly Hills
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When is it permissible to speak about someone who isn't there? When is it forbidden to spread information about another person - whether it is true or not? Incorporating the teachings of the Chafetz Chaim (
the
Jewish "Bible" about gossip), Rabbi Aaron will explore the subtleties of what is considered in Jewish tradition to be one of the most dangerous of human behaviors, "Lashon Hara" (the evil tongue).
Additional dates are: Tuesday, January 30 & Tuesday, February 6.
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USC’s Age-Friendly LA GeoDesign Finale
Wednesday, January 31, 2018, 6:00 PM
University of Southern California
Exact location TBA
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Back in late September, Lorna Belman, Kelsey Fong, Ellen Isaacs, Devorah Servi and Martha Sklar of ChaiVillageLA participated in a one-day Geodesign Charrette at USC that involved graduate students from four USC masters programs in: Gerontology, Public Health, Public Policy, and Spatial Sciences (GIS mapping).
This final event is open to anyone and is aimed towards educating the public about redesigning LA to be more age-friendly. Please check the registrants list for carpooling.
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A Taste of Mussar - Part 1 of 4
Thursday, February 1, 2018, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Temple Emanuel - Conference Room
8844 Burton Way, Beverly Hills
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Mussar is a Jewish spiritual tradition and practice that helps us look at our lives in terms of the inner world of the soul. The ultimate goal of Mussar is to help each of us become a more whole, deeply good and decent human being.
The fee for the course materials is $36 which covers all four sessions. Please bring your check to the first meeting (February 1st), payable to the Mussar Institute. Additional sessions will take place on February 8, 15, and 22.
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Stars of David Musical with Cantor Tifani Coyot
and Cantor Lizzie Weiss
Thursday, February 8, 2018, 7:30 PM
Temple Isaiah - Sanctuary
10345 W Pico Blvd., Los Angeles
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This new musical adaptation is based on the best-selling book by Abigail Pogrebin and celebrates the identity of some of the most well-known Jewish personalities, including: Leonard Nimoy, Andy Cohen, Kenneth Cole, Fran Drescher, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Tony Kushner, Aaron Sorkin, and Gloria Steinem with songs by some of Broadway’s best composers including: Marvin Hamlisch, Sheldon Harnick, Tom Kitt, Duncan Sheik, and many more!
This musical mixes comic, rueful and ruminative songs about how Jewish celebrities approach Judaism.
$36 Reserved Seating or $25 General Admission in advance, $30 at the door (If Available)
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Author’s Night with Maggie Anton
Tuesday, February 13, 2018, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Location TBA
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Maggie Anton is a Talmud scholar and award-winning author of the historical fiction trilogy
Rashi's Daughters
and new series
Rav Hisda's Daughter.
Her latest novel,
Enchantress,
focuses on the rabbis and sorceresses who populate the Talmud and the surprising importance of Jewish magic in 4th-century Babylonia.
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We are so appreciative to all our generous December Home Hosts and Program Facilitators. - Sandi Sternig-Babcock & Barbara Joyner, Program Co-Chairs
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Home Hosts:
Adrienne and Stefan Dahlerbruch
Ellen Isaacs and Lary Rappaport
Barbara and Dale Joyner
Helene and Barry Korn
Phyllis Shlecter
Event Facilitators:
Bill Aron
Myrna Hant
Barbara Joyner
Helene Korn
Terry Pullan
Rabbi Uri Regev
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Event Facilitators:
Dean Schenker
Phyllis Shlecter
The Dor Vador Team:
Rabbi Jonathan Aaron
Bella Desser
Dr. Maureen Kellen-Taylor
Rabbi Adam Lutz
David Markovich
Dr. George Shannon
USC Film Crew
TEBH Religious School Teachers & Madrichim
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KEHILLAH
(COMMUNITY) NOTICES
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We are Deeply Saddened by the Loss of…
Alberta Stahl Bilson of Temple Emanuel and ChaiVillageLA.
Condolences may be sent to her daughter Judy at
judystahl@gmail.com
All of us at ChaiVillageLA join in offering our most sincere condolences to Alberta’s 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:
Paul Altura
Gloria Boraz
Pearl Councelbaum
Esther Elfenbaum
Sylvia Fox
Carol Hartmann
Marcia Oshman
Sylvia Price
Diane Ring
Sandi Sternig-Babcock
Madeline Wolf
We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers!
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The vast majority of adults want to remain in their homes and neighborhoods as they get older, but sometimes this takes a supportive community. ChaiVillageLA is a vibrant, multi-synagogue, multi-generational community that enables congregants to age in place in their own homes by providing assistance to one another and enriching each other’s lives, as part of a self-governing village supported by Jewish values.
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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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