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)
No class Dec 27!
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 24, 2010Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone!All 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 bass-baritone 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. Cosponsored by the Jewish Labor Committee and the Friends of Earl Robinson.
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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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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We are saddened to report the death of AR member Dr. Sidney Smith, a renowned pediatrician, who for many years brought his whole extended family to our annual Seder. He sang in both of our choruses. We extend our condolences to his widow, AR member Gloria Smith, and to his family. May his memory always serve as a source of comfort.
A memorial tribute has been received from Ruth Weiss in memory of her mother, Fannie Levin. We are most grateful for the tsedoke.
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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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Tell Congress: Don't Carve Up Social Security The Co-Chairs of the National Fiscal Commission have proposed carving up Social Security like a Thanksgiving turkey. They want to increase the retirement age to 69, making us work longer, deeply cut benefits for working people, and reduce annual Cost of Living Adjustments. We need your help to stop them!
Join thousands of Americans in a National Call Congress Day on Tues, Nov 30. CAN WE COUNT ON YOU? We need you to SAVE THE DATE - Tuesday, November 30 to TELL CONGRESS: DON'T CUT OUR SOCIAL SECURITY! Social Security is a promise that must not be broken-we've worked hard for it and paid taxes for it all throughout our working lives. It belongs to all of us sitting around the Thanksgiving dinner table.
The number to call is 1-866-529-7630. (This phone number is not live yet, you must wait until the big call-in day!) Call your United States Senators and your Representative. Tell them not to cut your Social Security. Help ensure that Social Security will be there for your children and your grandchildren.
After you've marked your calendar, please forward this e-mail and tell your friends, family and co-workers to add their voice and participate in the National Call Congress Day on Tuesday, November 30. Don't let politicians in Washington cut OUR Social Security! P.S. If you don't act, Congress will assume you don't mind your Social Security benefits being carved up like a turkey.
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Democratic Socialists of America : Los Angeles Local
SOCIALISM AT THE MOVIES: A Film Series and Forum
The new DSA local in Los Angeles (in formation) invites you to a film series and forum (a viewing and in-depth discussion) on issues of importance to progressives.
All showings will be on Friday nights, 8 - 10 p in Westwood. There is no admission charge. Check in time is 7:45 p.
The first film in the series is Fri, Dec 3:
Harlan County, USA
Director Barbara Kopple's film about the 1973 coal miners' strike in Harlan County, Ky, won a Best Documentary Oscar and was selected for the National Film Registry. Highlighting the struggles of families living in shacks with no indoor plumbing and enduring hazardous working conditions, the film details the conflict between the Eastover Mining Co. and the laborers determined to join the United Mine Workers of America.
In the discussion, we will respond to this film and also relate the events depicted to recent mining incidents in the United States and elsewhere and to significant developments in the labor movement generally.
Kick-off Discussant
Kyle Arnone, associated with the UCLA Institute for Research on Labor and Employment. His interests involve the strategy of union organizing. He has worked as a research and strategy developer for the Teamsters Union and he is currently focusing on port truck drivers on the California waterfront.
Series Moderator
Jack Rothman, Professor Emeritus, UCLA School of Public Affairs and Author of Hollywood in Wide Angle: How Directors View Filmmaking.
RSVP at dsalosangeles@cox.net. Because of space limitations of a private home venue, the first 25 responders will be able to participate in this event. They will receive an email acknowledgement and information about the location of the showing. We will not be able to admit anyone not having a reservation. For further info, contact Jack Rothman at 310.470.5003.
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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 for Eric's Retirement Party
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, the L.A. Blues Works, and a nice repast from Large Marge Sustainables, 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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