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All events at Arbeter Ring Los Angeles unless otherwise stated.
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LIMITED TIME OFFER! Sale of Cemetery Plots!!
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Limited Time Offer!
Sale of Cemetery Plots to Arbeter Ring Members!
To our members (and prospective members):
One of the historic benefits Arbeter Ring has always offered to our members is reasonably-priced cemetery plots. We have several remaining plots in the beautiful Mount Shalom South section at Eden Memorial Park which we are offering to our members at well below market rate. This section is sold out, but if plots were available there or in comparable sections, they would go for upwards of $9000 each. We are offering these plots to our members at the very attractive price of $6500, but only until Rosh Hashone this fall, that is, for about six months, or as long as they last. At that point, if we have any left, we will open up sales to the general public, and we are confident they will sell quickly. This will be your last opportunity to purchase plots from us, because we do not expect to ever make this benefit available again in Southern California. Please contact our office at 310.552.2007 for further details.
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YALE STROM -- VERY Special Klezmer Concert!! -- March 25th
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"Yiddish Music & Socialism: The Life of Victor Berger": A celebration of Yiddish culture's rich tradition of progressive values and great music.
Join us for a very special klezmer concert by Yale Strom & Elizabeth Schwartz (ARLA Yiddishkayt designees) and world-renowned bassist Mark Dresser
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March 25th, 2012, 3-5pm
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Workman's Circle/Arbeter Ring
1525 S. Robertson Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
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FOOD JUSTICE SEDER - Sunday April 8th, 2012
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Join us for our FOOD JUSTICE SEDER
Sunday April 8th, 2012
Our annual Arbeter Ring Seder is a beautiful celebration of our heritage and culture. We sing of the hidden Jews of Spain during the Inquisition, the martyrs and heroes of the ghettos of Poland, the Jews of Soviet Russia, the seekers of global peace and all champions of liberation and workers' rights. This year's theme, Food Justice, focuses our concern on the global struggle for safe, abundant, healthy and affordable sustenance for all the world's people.
We are also asking for donations of non-perishable food items for SOVA, our local food bank!
Contact us to make a reservation: Click here to view/download the reservation PDF or Call: (310) 552-2007 |
SEDER * --- Eat a Meal & Support the Arts!
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SEDER* A meal-based initiative committed to creating a path for rethinking how contemporary Jewish art and culture is financed and experienced communally.
THURSDAY MARCH 29, 7-9 PM @ WORKMEN'S CIRCLE / ARBETER RING
RSVP TO: SEDERLOSANGELES@GMAIL.COM *This meal-based initiative allows individuals from the community to become patrons of local Jewish artists. In exchange for a modest cash donation ($18), guests enjoy a vegetarian locally sourced dinner and they get a ballot. During the dinner, artists who've submitted project proposals will make brief presentations. At the end of the dinner, all guests vote on the project they like the best. The artist whose proposal receives the most votes gets the donation money collected at the door. _____
SEDER is part of Nu ART Projects, a LA based Jewish art collective. Nu Art is dedicated to increasing Jewish cultural appreciation through well-crafted participatory experiences.
To learn more about NU ART, please visit their website by clicking here.
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SAVE THE DATE - April 22, 2012 ~ Earth Day Action Matinee!
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Our wonderful Social Media Coordinator, Tera Greene, is wrapping up her fellowship with PJA+JFSJ with an Action Project.
Save the date - April 22nd!
She will be screening the insightful documentary, Forks Over Knives.
Stay tuned for more information!
To find out more about the fellowship and meet the fellows, please click here.
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| Yiddishkeit: Jewish Vernacular and the New Land -- March Exhibit Hours |
Miss the book book  release for Yiddishkeit: Jewish Vernacular and the New Land*? No worries! Come check out the fabulous exhibit throughout the month of March!EXHIBIT HOURS:Mondays: 12pm - 9pm
Wednesdays: 12pm - 5pm
Fridays: 12pm - 3pm
At the Workmen's CircleClick here to purchase a copy of Yiddishkeit: Jewish Vernacular and the New Land
Praise for Yiddishkeit:"The book is about what Neal Gabler in his introduction labels 'Jewish sensibility.' It pervades this volume, which he acknowledges is messy; he writes: 'You really can't define Yiddishkeit neatly in words or pictures. You sort of have to feel it by wading into it.' The book does this with gusto." -New York Times "a postvernacular tour de force" -The Forward *edited by WC District Committee member Hershl Hartman, along with Harvey Pekar and Paul Buhle |
Schund! Thursday, March 22 (7:15PM)
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Schund! at the Israel Film Festival
Yiddishkayt presents SCHUND!
Miss it on the 17th? No worries!
Catch Schund! again:
Israel Film Festival
Thursday, March 22 (7:15PM)
Laemmle Music Hall ~ 9036 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills 90211
SCHUND!, a clever and heartfelt mockumentary, is a kind of Yiddish theatrical Forrest Gump, "introducing" a renowned Yiddish actor who disappeared under criminal circumstances. Left in his wake are debts, rumors, and a mysterious inscription on the door of his home reading "schund." The film's action takes place 25 years after the actor's disappearance as the young filmmaker struggles to pick up his trail.
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West Coast Jewish Theatre Presents the New Jerusalem...
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New Jerusalem: The Interrogation of Baruch De Spinoza at Talmud Torah Congregation - Amsterdam, July 27, 1656
New Jerusalem is an intelligent, thought-provoking drama by acclaimed playwright David Ives, best known for his brilliant award-winning comedy, All In The Timing and his current dramatic hit on Broadway, Venus In Furs.
"This thoughtful work paints the conflict between Spinoza's radical ideas and the oppressive religious doctrines of his times in an entertaining, highly accessible way. An engrossing historical drama."
- The New York Sun
Directed by: Elina de Santos
Produced by: Howard Teichman
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Playing February 10th - April 1st
Pico Playhouse
10508 W. Pico Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90064
Thurs, Friday, Saturday @ 8PM; Sunday @ 3PM
click here to reserve tickets or call (323) 821-2449
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Camp Gilboa - Enroll now for July 1st Camp Sessions
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Camp Gilboa
 Registration is open now for camp sessions starting July 1.
Imagine a group of kids that play together, learn from each other, and share our progressive values and love of Jewish Culture.
At Camp Gilboa all the fun outdoor activities found at other camps are embedded in a kibbutz style cooperative living environment that also challenges their minds and feeds their souls. Children go there for the kayaking, hiking, swimming and other summer activities. Parents and grandparents send them because the camp de-emphasizes consumerism and encourages campers to dream big about a just world where they can make a difference.
Parents and grandparents can learn more about this unique opportunity for our children by calling 323-653-6772, reading the brochure or visiting www.campgilboa.org. If you want to learn more about the camp from an Arbeter Ring parent, email Steve at ska2@columbia.edu.
Click here to download the brochure
You can also contact: Outreach Director Zak Greenwald: zakgreenwald@gmail.com | 562-965-4877
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SAVE THE DATE - April 17, 2012 - 10'¢ Cinema Slam
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Save the Date
April 17, 2012 at 7PM
10'¢ Cinema Slam
Featuring the film:
GAY REVOLT AT DENVER CITY COUNCIL, OCTOBER 23, 1973, AND HOW IT CHANGED OUR WORLD.
A documentary film produced by
Workmen's Circle member Gerald Gerash
The film recounts the founding and activist undertakings of the Gay Coalition of Denver, the city's first gay liberation group.
There will be a Q+A, followed by an open mic of queer Jewish artists and allies. All ages welcome to attend and perform!
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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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Extra! Extra! Workmen's Circle Members in the News!!
| WC Treasurer Eli Dugan's daughter is getting married next weekend.
WC Chairmentsch Ruth Judkowitz's film Geeks the Musical had a sold-out run breaking box office records for the theater. .
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FOOD DONATIONS
| The Workmen's Circle/Arbeter Ring will have a Food Donations collection site for folks to donate canned goods for a local food pantry:
March 20th - April 15
The donation bin will be by the front desk in our office! Thank you!
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Vegvayzer Life Cycle Services
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We offer secular Life Cycle services for members and friends. We have trained vegvayzers ("certified leaders") with experience officiating at weddings, naming ceremonies, and more.
To find a vegvayzer for your event, contact us via email at director@circlesocal.org |
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1525 S. Robertson Blvd.
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Monday Night Yiddish Classes
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)
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Yiddish Conversation
with Hadasa
Every Monday
2-3:15 pm
(by donation)
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Voices of Conscience Chorus
Upcoming VOC rehearsal March 26th
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 mac computer (2005 or newer) 3. Gift certificate to an office supply store 4. Office chairs 5. USB drive 6. Forever Stamps ------------------------------- 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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Save the Date: Yale Strom/Elizabeth Schwartz Concert -- MARCH 25TH!
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"Yiddish Music & Socialism: The Life of Victor Berger": A celebration of Yiddish culture's rich tradition of progressive values and great music.
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March 25th, 2012, 3-5pm
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Workman's Circle/Arbeter Ring
1525 S. Robertson Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
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