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All events at Arbeter Ring Los Angeles unless otherwise stated.
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Membership Meeting this Sunday!
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Meet our new director, nosh, and find out about what's been going on at The Workmen's Circle, and share your thoughts and ideas with us!
Membership Meeting
November 20, 2011, 1-3pm
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This Sunday is Part 2 "Changing the World: Our Legacy in Yiddish Culture"
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Join us for the second of the seminar series, "Changing the World: Our Legacy in Yiddish Culture," co-sponsored by SoCal Arbeter Ring (Workmen's Circle) with The Sholem Community.
Led by vegvayzer Hershl Hartman, it was well-attended and fascinating. Future sessions will be led by Prof. Marvin Zuckerman (member of the AR/WC District committee) and Dr. Robby Peckerar, Exec. Dir. of Yiddishkayt.
It's not too late to sign up for the remaining sessions -- the next one is this Sunday, November 20th. Advance readings are posted on-line. In addition, this unique adult education opportunity is very low cost! More information can be found at: http://www.sholem.org/seminars.html
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Celebrate Ben Froman's 90th Birthday
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This year our Chairmentsh Emeritus of SoCal Arbeter Ring turns the venerable age of 90 - quintuple Khai! Ben led our resurgence as a vibrant Jewish organization active on the Southern California scene, through his visionary leadership and his extraordinary personal commitment to our Southern California endowment campaign. This year also marks the 60th year of Ben's Arbeter Ring membership!
December 11, 2011 at 1pm
Featuring performances by: Gary Poirot and Susan Colla
Event includes a full course deli luncheon
with plenty of veggies
Minimum contribution of $36 to attend Ben's 90th.
We encourage you to consider a $90 contribution in honor of Ben's 90th. Please RSVP by Wednesday, December 7th to director@circlesocal.org or call (310) 552-2007
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Queer Open Mic and Film Night, December 6
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Do you love film? Do you enjoy a good ol' fashioned open mic? Are you a member of or do you support the LGBTQ community? Well, then we have an event for you! In collaboration with JQ International and the Workmen's Circle, join us for an evening of Jewish LGBTQ film, a chance to hop on a mic to express yourselves and engage in the power of community through interactive media! There will be a sign up sheet the night of the event to participate in the Open Mic. So...Come out, come out wherever you are! Tuesday December 6th, 7:30 pmThe Workmen's Circle 1525 S Robertson Blvd LA CA 90035 Click here to see the event on Facebook. |
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SOCIALISM AT THE MOVIES A Film Series and Forum
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Democratic Socialists of America, Los Angeles Local (DSA-LA) invites you to view films of importance to progressives with a screening and in-depth discussion. November 18 Sacco and Vanzetti (documentary)
December 16 South of the Border Screenings start at 8pm, Check in time is 7:45pm RSVP at dsalosangeles@cox.net to make a reservation. Because of space limitations of a private home venue, only the early set of responders likely will be able to participate. They will receive an email acknowledgement and information about the location of the event. We will not be able to admit anyone not having a reservation. For further information, call Jack Rothman at 310-470-5003.
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Talk on Rise of Secularism by Dr. Phil Zuckerman
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AR/WC District Committee member Marvin Zuckerman's son Phil will be giving a talk on the rise of secularism Nov 27th in Santa Monica. "The Rise of Irreligion", a public talk by Dr. Phil Zuckerman of Pitzer College, will look at the rising tide of secularism in recent years and what that trend is likely to mean for politics, education and civil rights in the years to come. Dr. Zuckerman is the author of "Society Without God" and "Faith No More: Why People Reject Religion". We will also be joined by Mr. Greg Epstein, the Humanist Chaplain at Harvard University who will offer his own reflections and insights into how we can build humanist communities. There will be a Q&A session that will follow our two guest speakers. Sunday, Nov. 27, 1-3 pm Unitarian Universalist Community Church of Santa Monica 1260 18th St., Santa Monica Donations will be solicited and gratefully accepted. Free parking will be available at a nearby structure with a pass. Click here to download and print from the UUCCSM website.Click here to see this event on Facebook.
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Save the Date: Yale Strom in concert
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Join us for a memorable concert with Yale Strom at the Workmen's Circle.
March 25, 2012, Details TBA
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Contact Us
Kalil Cohen, Director
Ruth Judkowitz, Chairmentsh
Phone: 310.552.2007
E-mail: circle@circlesocal.org & director@circlesocal.org
Web: www.circlesocal.org
1525 S. Robertson Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90035 |
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1525 S. Robertson Blvd.
310.552.2007
We're open Mondays 2pm-9pm and Wednesdays 1pm-7pm.
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Join us for Yiddish Classes every Monday night
Beginning Yiddish:
5-6 pm
($160 for 18 wks for AR members, $225 for non-members)
Intermediate Yiddish:
6-7:30pm
($225 for 18 wks for AR members, $300 for non-members)
Advanced Yiddish:
7:30-9 pm
($225 for 18 wks for AR members, $300 for non-members)
Late enrollees will be charged pro rata, classes started September 19.
------------------------------- Yiddish Conversation with Hadasa Every Monday 2-3:15 pm (by donation) ------------------------------ Voices of Conscience Chorus Next rehearsal: November 21, 2011 We perform in English, Yiddish, and more!
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AR Office Wish List
Want to support the AR but don't know how? Here are a few things we need: 1. A Stool for performers 2. A couch 3. A mac computer (2005 or newer) 4. Gift certificate to an office supply store 5. Office chairs 6. USB drive ------------------------------- Keep up with our events on Facebook! 
-------------------------------  Speak Yiddish! Why not? Far vos nisht? Every Monday at 2 pm Thanks to your attendance, her Conversational Yiddish group is thriving 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. Admission is by voluntary donation.
Keep your Yiddish kite flying by attending this group! All levels of Yiddish are welcome. Kumt arayn!
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