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The Underground Yeshiva
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The "Secular Yeshiva", starting in February 2012, is a course in Advanced Jewish Studies that will take place two Sunday evenings per month at the Arbeter Ring, taught by noted LA secular Jewish scholars including Hershl Hartman, a member of the Workmen's Circle District Committee, and the Education Director of the Sholem Community.
Who is eligible?
* Members, staff and friends of The Sholem Community, SoCal Arbeter Ring
(Workmen's Circle), as well as others, including graduates of the Jeremiah
Fellowship, willing to commit to an intensive two-year course of study.
* Apply no later than Jan. 21, 2012 by emailing hershl@sholem.org with a brief description of past education and/or activities in Jewish and general cultural/educational/social movements.
What is the commitment?
* Two Sunday evening sessions per month, each 2-1/2 hours (60 class hours total)
* Significant advance reading/research
* Readiness to participate in seminar-style discussions, led by participants as
well as instructors
* Purchase of books and publications recommended by instructors
* Nominal fees, dependent upon offsetting grants from outside sources
Approximately six sessions (15 hrs.) will be devoted to each topic:
* History and Basic Ideas of Secular Jewishness
* Critical examination of Tanakh (Hebrew bible); post-biblical literature
* Jewish calendar and holidays
* World Jewish history
* Eastern European Jewish history
* American Jewish history (incl. Rediscovering Our Radical Roots)
* Yiddish literature in translation
* Jewish American literature
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We Mourn the Loss of Adrienne Cooper
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The Workmen's Circle/Arbeter Ring mourns the passing of Adrienne Cooper -- a dear friend and colleague, a passionate social justice activist, and an inspirational performer. Adrienne's voice, extensive knowledge, high energy, humor, and sharp insights will be sorely missed.
Adrienne played a large role in the revival of Klezmer music as a popular art form. She was widely recognized as one of the world's leading vocalists of Yiddish song. The New York Times called her voice "splendid." Her true love of Yiddishkayt shone through in every concert.
For over a decade Adrienne shaped and led the Workmen's Circle program agenda. As Director of External Affairs she was among the first modern Jewish community professionals to implement a collaborative programming model that yielded timely partnerships with both emerging and established artists.
Adrienne's legacy and the pathways she developed will continue to inspire people of all ages to discover the power of their cultural Jewish identity and progressive values.
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New Film about the Russian Jewish Experience
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For many Russian Jews, the Russian Revolution promised the chance of carving a new cultural identity, a hope for escaping the constraints placed on the Jewish people by the Russian empire. My grandfather fought for that hope in Ukraine, and suffered for it. Despite his efforts, my birth certificate still declares my nationality not as "Ukrainian," not as "Russian" or "USSR / Soviet" but as "Jewish." Cycles and Revolutions is a documentary that uses my family's experiences and interviews with experts to create a clear picture of the lives and ideals of Jews in the Russian and Soviet Empires, and then uses that picture to help define our identity, and secure our future in the world today. Click here for more informationn. |
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Yiddish In The News
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Oy vey! Yiddish making a comeback at colleges
 When YIVO Institute for Jewish Research in New York City began offering summer programs in Yiddish in 1968, they were the only such program in the world. Now, they compete with summer intensive Yiddish programs in Tel Aviv, Israel; Ottawa, Canada; Indiana and Arizona, said YIVO's dean, Paul Glasser. About 20 colleges and universities in the U.S. and Canada now offer some Yiddish courses, though just a few of them have degrees in the language.
Click Here to Read the Article
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Jewish Theatre Conference in LA February 5-8
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The Association for Jewish Theatre comes to Los Angeles, California from February
5-8, 2012. The conference theme: "Jewish Theatre - Reflecting and Shaping in a Shifting World", will offer outstanding workshops, panels, speakers and events that appeal to anyone involved or with an interest in Jewish theatre. The conference will be based at the Dortort Arts Center at UCLA Hillel and will present events throughout the Los Angeles area.
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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 closed until Monday January 2nd. Have a happy New Year!
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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 Classes
are on break Dec 26 and January 2, 2012
------------------------------- Yiddish Conversation with Hadasa Every Monday 2-3:15 pm (by donation)
Yiddish Conversation
is on hiatus.
It will resume on
January 2, 2012
------------------------------ Voices of Conscience Chorus Next rehearsals: December 19, 2011, January 2 & 16, 2012 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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