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
NO YIDDISH CLASSES JAN. 17 DUE TO MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY
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 Conversationwith Hadasa Every Monday, 2-3:15 p (by voluntary donation) Voices of Conscience ChorusAlternate Mon @ 7:30 p Jan 17, 31
Rehearsing for "Strange Bedfellows," Feb 6|
Judaism 101
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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.
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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Social Action and Yiddish Notes
Words from the ChairmentshJan 12, 2011All events at Arbeter Ring Los Angeles unless otherwise stated.
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 Speak Yiddish!
Why not? Far vos nisht?
We will meet on MLK Day, Jan. 17 | |
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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Help guide a progressive, secular Jewish organization
in its second century!
Director (half-time to start) is sought by the Southern California Arbeter Ring/Workmen's Circle, organizing for social justice and Jewish, especially Yiddish, culture for over a century. Successful applicant will have the backing and support of an active governing committee in developing programming and fundraising.
Neither Jewish background nor Yiddish knowledge required, though welcomed.
Director will coordinate existing programs and help to develop new ones, supervise rental and maintenance of our building, among other managing duties. Web page design and maintenance ability preferred. Full-time possible, depending on fundraising success. To contact Personnel Committee or forward a resume, email circle@circlesocal.org, or write: Arbeter Ring/Workmen's Circle, 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90035.
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Chairmentsh Corner
Thank you to everyone who made Eric Gordon's Retirement Party such a success. We wish him the best life has to offer. Also, mazl tov/congratulations on Eric's election to the California Democratic Party Committee from Assembly District 47.
Many of you have approached me privately, worried about an Arbeter Ring without Eric. You have expressed doubts and been fearful of our ability to go on without him. I would like to put those worrisome thoughts to rest: The SoCal
Arbeter Ring (Workmen's Circle) will continue as before. We will keep on providing our unique programming, events, and classes for you, our secular community.
Now's your chance to get involved and become part of the decision-making process of our organization. If you're a member and would like more information or If you have any questions, concerns or ideas to share, feel free to call me, Ruth Judkowitz, at the office number.
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Shabes by the Book, Fri Jan 28 at 6:30 p
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Potluck and Book Chat
Last time we discussed the first five stories in Isaac Bashevis Singer's collection
Gimpel the Fool.
This time we'll discuss the remaining stories in the book.
No RSVP required. Just bring an entree or drinks or dessert to serve about 8 people.
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Debbie Friedman, known throughout the Jewish world for her beautiful songs, has passed away last Sunday. We mourn the loss of a bright musical light and send condolences to her friends and family.
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Social Action Notes
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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This March 25 makes the 100th anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire.
We will be participating in a county-wide coalition of Labor Unions, Jewish organizations and activist group to honor the workers who perished in that sweatshop fire and to bring awareness that sweatshops still exist in our city. Let's use our heritage to promote social and economic justice today!
If anyone would like to volunteer to help with any commemoration events, contact Ruth Judkowitz at (310) 552-2007.
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Contact Us
Ruth Judkowitz, Chairmentsh
Eric A. Gordon, PhD, Director Emeritus
Phone: 310.552.2007
E-mail: circle@circlesocal.org
Web: www.circlesocal.org
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