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
Last class June 28.
Mit Gezang Yiddish Chorus
Alternate Mon @ 7:30 p
Jun 14, 28
Voices of Conscience Chorus
Alternate Mon @ 7:30 p
Jun 7, 21
Poetry Plus with
Uncle Ruthie Buell
Third Thurs, 7 p
Jun 17 with Wanda Coleman and Austin Strauss
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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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Proposition Recommendations, A New Yiddish Program, Planning for the Future...
June 2, 2010All events at Arbeter Ring Los Angeles unless otherwise stated.
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Planning for the Future...
Our Arbeter Ring faces a time of
transition and we call upon our members in good standing to help us plan the future of our organization.
These are some of the issues we'd like to explore with your input:
-Who are we as a secular Jewish community and who do we want to become? (Core
values, cultural identity, political identity.)
-What can the Arbeter Ring improve upon? What changes would you like to see
happen?
-How do we remain a vibrant, sustainable force in the 21st century?
-How can we add value to your life?
Join in and be part of this dynamic process. We ask that you attend as many of the four
meetings we have scheduled as possible. Your membership in Workmen's Circle Arbeter Ring Branch 1016 or Branch 1089 of our
National Organization must be current. Dates are as follows. Please mark them in your calendar and come!
--Weds Jun 16 at 7:30 pm
--Sun Jun 27 at 10:30 am
--Thurs Jul 15 at 7:30 pm
--Sat Jul 24 at 2 pm.
We'll
present our findings to all members at a SoCal Brunch Meeting on Sunday, August 29 at 11 am.
Remember, this is your Arbeter Ring. Now's the time to be a leader. Let's
explore our brave new future together. A sheynem un hartsikn dank! Thank you very much! |
| 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! Also collecting wine corksfor recycling. Put them right into our SOVA bin and we'll separate them for you. 2) Do you have fruit trees ready to be picked? We can schedule an appointment to have your 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! All fruit collected goes to our local food bank: SOVA FOOD BANK, 8846 W Pico Bl. |
| Voter Recommendations | |
Your SoCal Arbeter Ring recommends the following positions on the Jun 8 ballot:
YES on Prop 13
NO on Prop 14
YES on Prop 15
NO on Prop 16
NO on Prop 17
YES on Prop E (LAUSD)
As always, Arbeter Ring performs its civic duty by hosting voting at our Center for three local precincts.
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An Afternoon of Yiddish Theatre, Sun Jun 6
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at 2 pm (to 5:30)
8339 W. 3rd St
Los Angeles
featuring Dr. Nahma Sandrow, songs performed by Hale Porter, theatre workshop and scenes from famous Yiddish plays directed by Nahma Sandrow and Sabell Bender. Admission $15; CIYCL and Yiddish Culture Club members $12; FT students $5. For more info or to RSVP: 310.745.1190.
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Shabes by the Book
Potluck and Book Chat
Fourth
Fridays @ 6:30 p
Fri Jun25
We will discuss Trudi Alexy's The Mezuzah in the Madonna's Foot.
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 at their home (not far from Arbeter Ring) 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.
The
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. The time is short! If you are planning to attend write ASAP 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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Rabbis for Human Rights benefit Sun Jun 20 at 10:30 am
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Please come to Arbeter Ring on Sun Jun 20 at 10:30 am for a discussion with Rabbi Arik Ascherman of Rabbis for Human Rights. RSVP to 310.286.9991.
You
are asked to make a donation to Rabbis for Human Rights at the event so
bring your check book. Fostering the work of Rabbis for Human Rights is
so vital at this time. Please share this invitation with others and let's express our support for this important work. Rabbis
for Human Rights includes Orthodox, Conservative, Reconstructionist,
and Reform rabbis committed to working in Israel among Jews,
Christians, and Muslims as well as other residents.
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Yiddish at Circle Lodge 2010
Scholarship for young
adults (under 35)
Learn Yiddish in an fun, engaging, immersion environment at Circle Lodge in Hopewell Junction (under 2 hours from NYC). Application deadline is noon on Fri Jun 11 for the Pesakh Fiszman Memorial Scholarship Fund
Summer 2010. Workmen's Circle is
underwriting several scholarships for young adult students to enroll in "A Week
in Yiddishland" (July 11-18) at our summer retreat with daily Yiddish classes,
a stellar teaching staff, arts and cultural programs and more. The scholarship
pays for ½ of all expenses including classes, food and dormitory-style boarding,
making the cost only $30 a day! Don't pass up this unforgettable summer
learning experience. Scholarship candidates will be evaluated on: Demonstrated commitment to Yiddish
language and culture, and Desire/ability to share and transmit
Yiddish cultural legacy.
The number of
scholarships is limited, so please apply ASAP and feel free
to share this opportunity with friends and family!
To apply, send a
personal statement (max 500 words) including the following:
Why you want to learn/continue learning
Yiddish, and How you will share and transmit Yiddish
cultural legacy. Please
send your personal statement to the Workmen's Circle at:
ShelleyB@circle.org or by mail:
Workmen's Circle (Attn Shelley Buchbinder), 45 E 33rd
St, New York, NY
10016. |
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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
1525 S. Robertson Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90035 |
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