June 2
Anti Semitism: Connecting the Past to Modern Day
Featuring Ben Lesser, Dr. Michael Berenbaum, and Dr. Saba Soomekh
Explore how antisemitism manifested over the years with one man's experience with hate, followed by a panel discussion featuring Holocaust Survivor, Ben Lesser, and world renowned Holocaust and antisemitism scholars Dr. Michael Berenbaum and Dr. Saba Soomekh.
Wednesday, 5:00 p.m.
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June 3
Men’s Club of VOS Monthly Meeting
Men's Club of VOS meets the first Thursday of the month.
Thursday, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Location: TBD
For more information, contact Bob Brandt at 818-535-0067 or Harvey Rose at 323-940-8881.
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June 8 & 22 and July 6
VOS People of the Book Club
A Participant-led Group
The Poetry of Secrets by Cambria Gordon
Author Cambria Gordon, part-time resident of Madrid and great granddaughter of Sephardic Turkish Jews, has penned a historical fiction novel that tells the story of Isabel, a converso and crypto-Jew in 15th century Spain on the eve of the Inquisition. Timeless themes of oppression, feminism and hidden identities will resonate with readers today as we ask ourselves how far are we willing to go to truly be free?
Tuesdays, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
July 6 – Meet author Cambria Gordon
VOS members – Free
Non-members – $25
The sessions will be held over Zoom.
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June 9
Cultural Navigation Series: Emotional Intelligence
With Kiyomi Kowalski & April Powers of JewbianPrincess.com
Session 3 in a 4-part series aimed at increasing awareness of diversity, equity, and inclusion to prepare you for the world as it both is and is becoming. Participation in prior sessions is not necessary.
Wednesday, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
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June 11
Shabbat in the Park
5:30 p.m BYO Picnic
7:00 p.m. Service
Oak Canyon Community Park
5600 Hollytree Drive, Oak Park
Street parking is available on Hollytree Dr. We recommend that you park on the street and walk into the park.
A designated “drop-off only” area for passengers and picnic items will be available near the picnic pavilion. If you choose to drop-off before parking, a VOS volunteer will watch your belongings until you return. The upper lot will be available until 6:15 p.m. for those who need easier access.
Please bring a chair and a flashlight.
Unvaccinated people need to remain masked.
Park rules state pets must be on-leash. No exceptions.
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June 17
VOS Rabbi-in-Residence Lecture Series
Miracles, Magic, and Mazel: Spells, Luck and Superstitions in Jewish Tradition
Featuring Rabbi Alicia Magal of the Jewish Community of Sedona and the Verde Valley, Arizona
What is the role of miracles, horoscopes, lucky charms, superstitions and mystical phrases in Jewish tradition? Where do our sacred texts stand regarding magic spells, amulets and incantations for protection, healing and good fortune? Discover through texts and Jewish writings what is considered superstition, and what customs and practices nevertheless persisted through the ages.
Thursday, 7:00 p.m.
For more information or to sponsor a rabbi, contact Wendy Levenson at [email protected] or 310-985-4285.
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June 24
Feed the Hungry - Conejo Valley
Join VOS in helping the needy in Thousand Oaks. Sign-up to bring lunch items to drop-off for the Harbor House Shelter program. Details will be given to you when you sign-up.
Thursday, 4:00 – 4:30 p.m.
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June 24
Authentic Dialogue
with Rabbi Li-Paz and Kiyomi Kowalski
In honor of Juneteenth and the one-year anniversary of the VOS Anti-racism Task Force, join Rabbi Li-Paz and Kiyomi Kowalski for a discussion about race, racism, and engaging in tough conversations with those closest to you.
Thursday, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
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The VOS Players are Back!
Attention Writers!
We are looking for original submissions of —
- 10-minute Playlets for up to 4 actors
- 60-minute, 1-Act Plays for up to 10 actors
Jewish and Comedy themes preferred.
Submit entries by June 30, 2021.
We are offering awards for the best written “Play(let)”.
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June 10
The Weekly Torah Portion Brought to Life
with Danny & Carla Adivi
Discover valuable insights that emerge from each weekly Torah portion as they apply to both your personal narrative and the world at large. No prior Torah knowledge required. Newcomers welcome!
Thursday, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
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The following ongoing Adult Ed. sessions/classes will be on summer hiatus:
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Conversations Over Coffee with Rabbi Li-Paz
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Torah Inspired Learning with Rabbi Li-Paz
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Mussar: Character Development for the Jewish Soul with Helen Rifkind
There are no VOS Sisterhood meetings in June.
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