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All events at Arbeter Ring Los Angeles unless otherwise stated.
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August 12, Soviet Yiddish Writers Commemoration -- RECAP
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VOICES FROM THE SILENCE:
CELEBRATING YIDDISH CREATIVITY IN THE (FORMER) SOVIET UNION
AUGUST 12, 5 pm
An overflow crowd of more than 100 seated and standing attendees joined at the SoCal Arbeter Ring/Workmen's Circle on Sunday, Aug. 12, in paying tribute to the creativity of Yiddish culture in the former Soviet Union. The event marked the 60th anniversary of the Moscow execution of 13 leading Jewish cultural and civic leaders.
The program featured the rare screening of "Jewish Luck," the 1924 silent-era film based on Sholom Aleichem's "Menakhem Mendl" that starred the legendary director of the Moscow State Jewish Theater, Shloyme Mikhoyls (Solomon Mikhoels), who was later a victim of Stalin's brutal murder campaign. Mikhoyls' voice, recorded in L.A. in 1943, was also heard by the enthusiastic audience.
Kenneth Turan, renowned film critic for NPR and the Los Angeles Times, as well as a Yiddish activist,introduced the film in the contexts of early Jewish films and silent-era film-making.
The annual tribute was co-sponsored by Yiddishkayt, California Institute for Yiddish Culture and Language, The Sholem Community, and Ameinu. |
WANT TO JOIN OUR KOL NIDRE CHORUS?
| Rehearsals now on!
The Sholem Chorus with Workmen's Circle chorus members 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. Rehearsals are Tuesday nights at the Workmen's Circle. 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. |
SHOLEM school will resume September 9th
| L.A.'S SECULAR JEWISH SUNDAY SCHOOL TO RESUME SEPTEMBER 9
The Sholem Community's Sunday School Provides a Meaningful Alternative for Cultural Jews and Intercultural Families Sunday, September 9, 2012 at 10:00 am
Westside Neighborhood School Campus 5401 Beethoven Street, Los Angeles, CA 90066
For three generations, unaffiliated, progressive, secular Jews have found a home in the Sholem Community of Los Angeles. Sholem's Sunday school will begin another school year on September 9, 2012 at 10 am with classes (for students aged 5 to 14, and a toddler program), school registration, and a discussion about progressive Jewish values, our cultural heritage, and education. For more information about the school, please view our website at www.sholem.org, or contact principal Julie Gamberg by email at: julie@sholem.org , or by phoning: 818.760.6625.
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| Rosh Hashanah 9/17 at 11 am | September 17, 11am
Rosh Hashana (rosheshone) with the Sholem Community
Rancho Park-Cheviot Hills Picnic Area # 1
2551 Motor Ave, Los Angeles (1 block south of Pico).
A family celebration with readings and songs. Bring a picnic for your
family and dessert to share. We will provide apples and honey. There
is no charge to attend this event.
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Kol Nidre 9/25 at 7p
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Join us September 25 at 7p for Kol Nidre
Professional Musicians Union Local 47
817 N. Vine Street Los Angeles Ca 90038
Our secular, progressive Kol Nidre observance is co-sponsored by Sholem and Arbeter Ring/Workmen's Circle. This program of beautiful instrumental and choral music, readings in English, Yiddish, and Hebrew, communal singing, poetry and reflection is an opportunity to renew ourselves and our community for the new year.
$35-40 for members, $45-60 non-members.
For reservations, click here or call the office at (310) 552-2007
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Yom Kippur 9/26 at 2:30p
| Join us September 26 at 2:30p for Yom Kippur (yonkiper)
at our building, 1525 S. Robertson Blvd, LA 90035
$5 members, $10 non-members suggested donation
For reservations, call the office at (310) 552-2007
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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 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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