Ongoing at AR
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1525 S. Robertson Blvd.
Los Angeles CA 90035
310.552.2007
If you are coming to our gallery or office, please call in advance to be sure we'll be here!
Yiddish Classes
Beginning: Mon 5:30-6:30 p
Intermediate: Mon 6:30-8 p
Advanced: Mon 8-9:30 p
No classes May 31. Last class June 28.
Mit Gezang Yiddish Chorus
Alternate Mon @ 7:30 p
Jun 14. No chorus May 31.
Voices of Conscience Chorus
Alternate Mon @ 7:30 p
Jun 7, 21
Poetry Plus with
Uncle Ruthie Buell
Third Thurs, 7 p
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Jewish GLBT Conference in L.A.
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Arbeter
Ring (both SoCal and National) are proud sponsors of the upcoming World Conference of
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Jews, to be held in Los
Angeles Aug 13-15, 2010.Visit the WCGLBTJ website for more information, and event news as the conference approaches. Eric Gordon will offer a secular Shabes program Sat morning.
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Last Days for Eliza Schmid Show!
A New Yiddish Program!
May 26, 2010All events at Arbeter Ring Los Angeles unless otherwise stated.
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In A More Beautiful World Gallery
House of Pleasures: Paintings by Eliza M. Schmid
Only three more days--through May 28!
Eliza
Schmid, a classically trained psychoanalyst, spins stories in her
paintings that are whimsical, tragicomical and grotesque, often about
abnormal, surrealist mental conditions that are yet tellingly
emblematic of our so-called "normal" times. Her previous show several
years ago was one of the most popular ever in our gallery. Don't miss
this show of new work, which brings in fresh elements of witchcraft and travel. Call before coming just to be sure we're here!
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| Lilke Majzner Unveiling | The family of our beloved member Lilke Majzner informs us that the unveiling of her grave marker will be held at Mt. Sinai Memorial Park on Sunday, June 13 at 11 am. Any who are interested may attend. Arbeter Ring Southern California has established the Lilke and Szlama Majzner Memorial Fund for Yiddish Culture, which so far has partially funded the Warsaw Ghetto Commemoration held last month, and also new musical arrangements of classic Yiddish songs for our chorus. Additional donations to this fund (payable to "Workmen's Circle") are invited.
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| Social Action |
1) Donate to our SOVA food collection bin! Non-perishable foods only, please. The bin is just inside the door to our Library. Hunger is a real issue in L.A. Please share your blessings! 2) Arbeter
Ring will also collect wine corksfor recycling into flooring, bulletin boards, etc. You can put them right into our SOVA bin and we'll separate them for you. 3) Arbeter Ring is cooperating with the
South Robertson Neighborhoods Council Green Team, together with local
school clubs, scout troops and other groups, in
picking neighborhood fruit and avocado trees. We are looking for:
FRUIT TREES WITH FRUIT READY TO BE PICKED & VOLUNTEERS TO HELP WITH HARVESTING
For appointments to have your fruit tree picked, or to volunteer for one of our crews (it's really fun!), call or email Paula Waxman at (310) 559-2552, pwmw100@yahoo.com.
People in Los Angeles are hungry! The SoRo Green Team drops off all fruit collected to our local food bank: SOVA FOOD BANK, 8846 W Pico Bl. In Feb, we picked over 700 pounds of fruit in 2 days! |
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Shabes by the Book
Potluck and Book Chat
Fourth
Fridays @ 6:30 p
Fri May 28
We had such a rich discussion about the first three
stories in Joseph Epstein's Fabulous Small Jews that we decided to continue the conversation with the remainder of the stories in this collection. Epstein is an evocative, enigmatic storyteller whose portraits of people and families in emotional trouble are sure to stimulate powerful memories and feelings.
No RSVP required. Just bring an entree or drinks or dessert to serve about 8 people.
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Mifgash, a Jewish Weekend for Learning
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Arbeter Ring Life Members Rabbi Haim Dov and Lynn Beliak
will once again host a Los Angeles Mifgash weekend, June 3-6. It starts at 6 pm
on Thursday with dinner and fellowship, followed by the film Defamation. Mifgash has always had a stimulating mix of Jewish study, good food, and
serious discussion focusing on Jews,
Judaism, and general ethical and moral concerns.
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total cost of the weekend is $125, including food, copying of
materials, and a travel pool. Housing
arrangements are possible. If you have special
dietary needs please let us know. Please send a $50 deposit if you are planning to attend to Mifgash
c/o Haim Dov Beliak, 9715 Lockford Street, Los Angeles, CA 90035.
For further info write to haimbeliak@gmail.com.
Plans include study of various classical Jewish texts with
Gila Nissan. Harold Berlak will lead a discussion on morality in contemporary education. Robin Podolsky is planning a presentation on Levinas. Haim will lead a
discussion entitled: "Diasporas in Renewal: Poland and Suriname?" A
number of people have asked for dialogue about "BDS"
(Boycotts, Divestment, and Sanctions). It's a most engaging and refreshing weekend with smart, committed people.
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Earl Robinson Centennial 1910-2010
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A planning committee has begun meeting at Arbeter Ring to organize a Los Angeles celebration this Fall of the life and work of composer Earl Robinson ("Ballad for Americans," "Joe Hill," "The House I Live In," etc. If this is a project you'd like to help out with in any capacity, please let us know. Call us at 310.552.2007. Thanks!
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 Speak Yiddish!
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Mondays in June: June 7, 14, 21 and 28 at 2 pm
Arbeter Ring presents a new Conversational Yiddish program with world-recognized Yiddish teacher, scholar, translator and raconteuse Hadasa Cytrynowicz. Originally from Lodz, and later a long-time resident of Brazil, Hadasa brings a wealth of experience and stories, proverbs and sayings, poetry and interesting topics for discussion to her group. Each session is one hour, but if we're in the middle of an absorbing conversation, ver veyst?
We're starting off with an introductory series of four dates as a trial. Will it be successful? Will we be able to continue? Only YOU can decide, by your regular attendance! Admission is by voluntary donation. All levels of Yiddish are welcome. Kumt arayn! Let's see you at Arbeter Ring in June! Far vos nisht?
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Three families have recently designated our Arbeter Ring as recipients of tsedakah in memory of loved ones Cecelia Epstein, Jules & Shirley Draznin, and Eleanor Kibbee. We thank those donors who have honored these precious lives with generous contributions to Arbeter Ring. A hartsikn dank!
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Contact Us
Ruth Judkowitz, Chairmentsh
Eric A. Gordon, PhD, Director
Phone: 310.552.2007
E-mail: circle@circlesocal.org
Web: www.circlesocal.org
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