Ongoing at AR
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1525 S. Robertson Blvd.
Los Angeles CA 90035
310.552.2007
If you are coming to our Center, please call in advance to be sure we'll be here!
Yiddish
Classes
Beginning: 5:30-6:30 p
($160 for 18 wks for AR members, $225 for non-members)
Intermediate: 6:30-8 p
($225 for 18 wks for AR members, $300 for non-members)
Advanced: 8-9:30 p
($225 for 18 wks for AR members, $300 for non-members)
Late enrollees will be charged pro rata.
Yiddish Conversation
with Hadasa
Every Monday, 2-3:15 p
(by voluntary donation)
Mit Gezang Yiddish Chorus
Alternate Mon @ 7:30 p
on temporary break
Voices of Conscience Chorus
Alternate Mon @ 7:30 p
performing at the Earl Robinson concert Dec 5
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Earl Robinson Concert, Sun Dec 5
Social Action Notes
Nov 17, 2010All events at Arbeter Ring Los Angeles unless otherwise stated.
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 Celebrating Earl Robinson's Centennial!
with featured soloist KB Solomon!
Centennial Concert, Sun Dec 5 at 2 pm
Our Voices of Conscience Chorus will sponsor an all-Earl Robinson concert celebrating his Centennial. We'll do classic songs such as "Joe Hill," "Black and White," "The Quilting Bee," "Flying Squadron," "The House I Live In," "Spring Song," "Abe Lincoln," and we'll also do the famous "Ballad for Americans" with the solo role performed by world-class artist KB Solomon. If this is the kind of music you identify with, please plan to join us for a wonderful experience of immersion in Earl's music. Admission will be $12. Light refreshments included. Invite your friends! Take $2 off per ticket if your paid reservation is received by Dec 1. Mail checks payable to Arbeter Ring to 1525 S. Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035, or call with your credit card info (for 2 tickets or more please) at 310.552.2007.
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Shabes by the Book, Fri Dec 3 at 6:30 p
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Potluck and Book Chat
We will discuss the first five stories in Isaac Bashevis Singer's collection
Gimpel the Fool.
Gimpel the Fool, The Gentleman from Cracow, The Wife Killer, By the Light of Memorial Candles, and The Mirror.
No RSVP required. Just bring an entree or drinks or dessert to serve about 8 people.
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| Yiddish Happenings | 1)
Shabes Farbrengen at VBS
Join AR members Cantor Herschel Fox and New York-based star of the Yiddish stage Joanne Borts in
An Evening of
Yiddish Song
Fri, Nov 19 @ 8 p
Lopaty Chapel
Valley Beth Shalom
15739 Ventura Blvd, Encino
The Jewish Week says: "Joanne Borts, a svelte and stylish Bette Midler, may be the only Yiddish actress who can, and does do cartwheels on stage!"
Festive Oneg to follow.
2)
Aaron Paley speaks at the Valley Yiddish Culture Club
Thurs, Nov 18 @ 7:30 p
Temple Adat Ari El
12020 Burbank Blvd
Valley Village
(just E of Laurel Cyn)
AR honored Aaron with our Yidishkayt Award, as founder and chair of Yiddishkayt LA. For more info about this talk, in Yiddish and English, about the history and activities of Yiddishkat LA, call Sally Greenberg at 818.895.0175.
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Arbeter Ring cosponsors with the Sholem Community a 5-session course this year, a respectful secular view of Jewish traditions, laws, customs and practices.
Dec 5: Holidays-- How they grew
Jan 30: Dissent and division over thousands of years
Feb 27: What to wear, what to eat, how to woo, whom to greet
Mar 27: Can Secular Jewishness be spiritual? If so, how?
All sessions begin at 10:15 a on Sundays, and are held at Westside Neighborhood School, 5401 Beethoven St, Los Angeles (W of 405, N of Jefferson Bl)
Single sessions, $5 for Sholem or AR members, $15 for non-members.
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 Speak Yiddish!
Why not? Far vos nisht?
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Every Monday at 2 p
Hadasa is a hit! Thanks to your attendance, her Conversational Yiddish group is thriving. We've gotten people's Yiddish speaking muscles flexing 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, songs, proverbs and sayings, poetry and interesting topics for discussion to her group. Each session is an hour and 15 minutes.
Keep your Yiddish kite flying by attending this group! Admission is by voluntary donation. All levels of Yiddish are welcome. Kumt arayn! Far vos nisht?
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Social Action Notes
Extend Unemployment Benefits!
Here's some scary news: Millions of America's unemployed job-seekers will be cut off from federal jobless benefits starting Nov 30 unless Congress takes urgent action to renew and extend those benefits through 2011.
For administrative reasons, states actually need to shut down their extended unemployment programs in advance of the federal government's Nov 30 cut-off, which means some people will be spending Thanksgiving without food on the table unless Congress acts next week (and they're only in town for a few days).
Here's a link to an emergency petition, and the deadline for signatures is Monday. Can you add your name, too? Just click here:
http://action.workingamerica.org/c/575/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=901
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Israelis and Palestinians in
One Voice for Peace
Breakfast and discussion with:
Mohammad Asideh & Eliran Eyal
Fri, Nov 12, 8:30 - 10 a
Jerry's Deli, ENCINO
16650 Ventura Blvd.
(at Petit bet. Hayvenhurst & Balboa
Cost: $15 (pay at the event), includes Bagel Breakfast These two young leaders have been traveling throughout the U.S. speaking to university students and others. You'll benefit from hearing about the important work they are doing within their respective societies and jointly.
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Honor the boycott of Hyatt Hotels!
The California Federation of Labor and the Jewish Labor Committee are keeping up the boycott of Hyatt Hotels pending the negotiation of a contract. Please respect the boycott!
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Blood Drive in San Gabriel ValleyTemple Beth David of the San Gabriel Valley is proud to announce a blood drive with Cedars-Sinai on Sun Dec 5, from 9:30 am - 2:30 pm in the social hall. The site is located at 9677 Longden Ave. in Temple City, CA 91780 and the phone number is 626.287.9994. Our Life Member Steve Klein reminds us that the date is the 5th day of Khaneke, when it is typical to exchange gifts. Says Steve, "I know our members will be delighted to give the gift of life, especially during this season."
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Save the Date
Our SoCal District Director Eric Gordon, who came to us 15 years ago on Nov 13, 1995, is retiring, effective the last day of 2010. We'll have a party to mark this momentous passage on Sunday afternoon, Jan 2 at 1 p. We'll have a four-piece live dance band and a nice repast, all for $15 ($1 for each year Eric was with us). You must reserve!!! if you want to attend, so we can order food and set up properly. You must reserve!!! Call us at 310.552.2007 or email us at circle@circlesocal.org.
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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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