| July 26, 2012
All events at Arbeter Ring Los Angeles unless otherwise stated.
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Member Meeting Recap
| Thank you to everyone who attended our member meeting last Sunday July 22nd. We heard overwhelming support for a merger with the Sholem Community from those who attended as well as those who voted via email and mail. With the AR/WC "family" and the Sholem "family" having approved of our engagement, we now have many months of sorting out the details between the two groups, as well as with the National Workmen's Circle before a full "marriage" may take place.
Thank you for giving your feedback on this important decision, we are hopeful that our groups can agree upon the crucial details that will allow for a full merger to occur. We will update you as we know more.
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An Evening with Singing Satirist Roy Zimmerman -- August 4, 2012
| See a fantastic show + help support the Workmen's Circle!
August 4, 2012, 730PM at Temple Akiba
Parlor Performances in association with Temple Akiba presents...
An Evening with Singing Political Satirist ROY ZIMMERMAN
Zimmerman displays a lacerating wit and keen awareness of society's foibles that bring to mind a latter-day Tom Lehrer. Los Angeles Times
His Creation Science 101 has garnered well over a million hits! Click here to watch now.
The Workmen's Circle will receive $5 for every ticket, just RSVP to us by phone at (310) 552-2007 or via email to director@circlesocal.org
You can buy a ticket from us ahead of time, or mention the Workmen's Circle when you pay at the door. Either way, $5 from your ticket will go to the Workmen's Circle.
Tickets: $25 * $20 by July 28 * ($15 for groups of 8 or more) Location: 5249 S. Sepulveda, Culver City 90230 Contact: (310) 398-5783 * www.TempleAkiba.net RSVP to Akiba - but please email Jeannine, too, at the following email address: Jeannine@FrankEntertainment.com
More information: Download the Document By Clicking Here.
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California Alliance for Retired Americans -- Sign the petition!
| With the anniversaries of Medicare and Medicaid (July 30) and Social Security (August 14), Alliance members across the country will hold rallies and grassroots events to meet with their elected officials to discuss the needs of current and future retirees.
Watch and share the kickoff video by clicking the image below:
 | | Let's not be the last generation to retire! |
For more information please click this link.
To sign the petition please click this link.
TAKE ACTION TODAY!
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Sholem Hiring Teacher!
| Sholem Community/Educational Institute is hiring a part-time teacher for our secular, progressive Jewish Sunday School for the 2012/2013 school year which begins in September 2012, for our class of 2nd-3rd graders. Our classes meet for approximately 30 weeks on the Westside of Los Angeles on Sundays from 10AM-12:30PM.
To find out more please view/download the PDF by clicking this link.
To apply or for questions: julie@sholem.org
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August 12, Soviet Yiddish Writers Commemoration
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VOICES FROM THE SILENCE:
CELEBRATING YIDDISH CREATIVITY IN THE (FORMER) SOVIET UNION
AUGUST 12, 5 pm
Special screening of the rarely seen silent film masterpiece,
"Jewish Luck" ("Yidishe Glik")
Starring the great Shloyme Mikhoels
introduced by NPR and LA Times film critic Kenneth Turan
Based on the Sholem Aleichem classic satire, "Adventures of Menachem Mendl".
With text by Isaak Babel. Directed by the famous Russian film directorAlexander Granovsky. (90 min., with English translation)
Organized by CIYCL, Workmen's Circle, Yiddishkayt LA and co-sponsored by several local Jewish organizations, this program commemorates the 60th anniversary of the murder by the USSR of 13 foremost Yiddish writers and intellectuals (August 1952).
This amazing film not only features the work of the most popular Yiddish author of that time and today (Sholem Aleichem), but also manages to poke fun at shadkhns (matchmakers), insurance salesmen, Czarist Russia, and capitalism, while showing some remarkable images of Moscow and shtetl life, and dream imagery you will never forget.
Admission: Free
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Singers Wanted
| | WANT TO JOIN THE SHOLEM KOL NIDRE CHORUS?
The Sholem Chorus is once again preparing for our community's Kol Nidre observance, which will be held this year on Tuesday evening September 25, 2012, at the Musician's Union hall in Hollywood. As in past years, the musical aspect of the program will be co-directed by Scott Wilkinson and Joanna Cazden. Repertoire is in English and Yiddish, an evolving mix of songs from previous years, plus something new.
We welcome new as well as returning singers, including teens, members of the SoCal Arbeter Ring, and other friends of Sholem. Past choral experience is appreciated but not necessary. Sholem membership is also not required.
What we ask:
- Ability to sing on key
- Ability to read music and/or to learn your part by ear from a CD/MP3
- Attendance at Tuesday evening rehearsals (7:30-9:45p): Aug. 14 and 28; Sept. 4 and 11 at Scott's studio in Burbank, near 5 Freeway/Hollywood Way; Sep. 18, at the Musicians' Union, Hollywood; and of course the program itself Tuesday the 25th.
What we offer:
- A friendly, energizing community experience
- Vocal warmups and tips
- Help with pronunciation of unfamiliar words
- Recordings of all melody & harmony parts.
Carpools to Burbank generally form from the Westside, West Valley, and Hollywood-Silverlake areas. Directions to the rehearsal studio will follow later in the summer as the group takes shape.
To sign up: please contact chorus manager Anne Kaufman, at 323-664-9809 or email: annekaufman@sbcglobal.net.
If you have questions about your singing: contact Joanna at (818) 845-6654.
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Yitzhak Perlman Concert at Hollywood Bowl
| Workmen's Circle member Steve Klein is planning a function with his temple to hear the greatest living violinist, Yitzhak Perlman, at the Hollywood Bowl on Thursday, September 13th. The tickets are $40 each. It will be a memorable night to hear another fellow Jew in the great lineage of Jewish violinists play some of the world's most beautiful music under the stars.
If you would like to attend, let us know as soon as possible, so Steve can let the ticket office know how many tickets to purchase.
The seats are well-centered and at the low level of the 'upper deck' and not the reserve boxes. The concert program and other information is available on the Hollywood Bowl website, www.HollywoodBowl.com. If you want to charge your tickets, contact office@templbd.com or email SoCal Arbeter Ring director Kalil at director@circlesocal.org and he will put you in touch with Steve Klein.
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UTLA Blood Drive - JULY 31
| WC member Steven Klein is organizing a summer blood drive to save lives in Los Angeles. We hope you can participate, either by making an appointment and donating your blood, or recruiting a donor if you are unable to do so.
United Teachers Los Angeles Blood Drive Tuesday, July 31, 2012 10:00 am to 4:00 pm 2nd Floor, Auditorium 3303 Wilshire Blvd., LA 90010 Free parking available in the lot. Walk-in donors are welcome. Appointments are preferred as they help the Red Cross better plan proper staffing and provide adequate quantities of materials for the event. Be sure to have a good meal before the event, and bring a photo ID. |
August 4 - Marking 53 years of the Cuban Revolution
| NOCHE CUBANA: Party & Celebration
Click here to RSVP now!
Noche Cubana is back! Join us for our annual, very special night of live music, dancing, food, drinks and solidarity with Cuba.
Saturday, Aug. 4, 7PM-Midnight
Filipino American Community Center LA (FACLA)
1740 W. Temple St., Los Angeles
Map & Directions
Bring friends, family and everyone!
Click here to RSVP for the Noche Cubana. $10 donation for admission gets you 1 plate of Cuban food and 1 drink.
For more info call 213-251-1025 or e-mail answerla@answerla.org.
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J-West Conference -- Hayward, CA [August 4/5, 2012]
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This year's conference host, Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, is proud to welcome you to the fourth annual J-West Conference, a West Coast gathering of cultural, humanist, and secular Jews.
This year the conference will be held August 4th and 5th at the La Quinta Inn and Suites in Hayward, CA.
For more information and to register, download/view the registration PDF by clicking this link or by visiting the website: http://trivalleyculturaljews.wordpress.com
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California Alliance for Retired Americans --Seniors are the 99% --
| Take back California for the 99%
Come to the CARA 2012 Regional Convention
October 4th, 10am - 3pm in Huntington Beach
Registration is $25 and includes snack, lunch, and materials
This year CARA is trying something new. We are holding Regional Conventions during the even numbered years, and our 2 day Constitutional Conventions will be held during the odd numbered years.
This year's first ever Regional Conventions will be spectacular events with fabulous speakers, information, and fun.
Questions: Call 510-663-4086 or 714-244-7776
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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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Clothing + Food: WANTED!
| In an on-going effort to help those in need, we are asking that you please bring a can of food the next time you come to the Workmen's Circle.
We will donate items on a rolling basis to SOVA.
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Extra! Extra! Workmen's Circle Members in the News!!
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Check back soon!
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1525 S. Robertson Blvd.
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NEW SEMESTER STARTS SEPTEMBER 10, 2012
Beginning Yiddish:
5-6 pm
Intermediate Yiddish:
6-7:30pm
Advanced Yiddish:
7:30-9 pm
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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(s):
August 6 & 20
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. USB drive 5. 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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