| November 21st, 2012
All events at Arbeter Ring Los Angeles unless otherwise stated.
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| Grateful! |
In a time of so much uncertainty, violence, and turmoil, we are so grateful to be in a city where there are so many voices of peace, creativity, and joy!
We are grateful to have so many talented artists to help put on our upcoming Chanukah Freylekh, celebrating Yiddish dance and klezmer music. It is also with gratitude that we are helping to promote NewGround's upcoming storytelling event, Home, where Jews and Muslims will get to know one another better. This event feels more important than ever.
When survival can seem so tenuous, the future so uncertain, we are so grateful to have each other, to have you, and to have a chance to share joyous moments.
We hope that you have many things to be grateful for as well!
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| The Workmen's Circle Chanukah Freylekh! |
Thursday December 6th @ 7:30pm
FEATURING: * Heather Klein - Yiddish Song, accompanied by Neal Brostoff * Bruce Bierman ~ Yiddish Dance, plus The Shpil and Klezmer Juice!
And featuring visual art by Stacy Wexler!
refreshments will be served
Arbeter Ring (Workmen's Circle)
1525 S. Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035
Thursday December 6th 7:30pm
$10-$20 sliding scale donation, no one turned away for lack of funds
For three years, singer Heather Klein has worked together with communities, local artists and musicians to present "Hungry for Yiddish; A Mitzvah Project." Several klezmer bands, Yiddish singers, classical, and world musicians pitch in to present a series of concerts to raise money and awareness for the homeless and hungry population. Proceeds from this event will be donated to the Los Angeles Regional Foodbank, which provides hunger relief in the Los Angeles county.
The Program
7:30-8:30PM: Yiddish song with Heather Klein's Inextinguishable Trio. Heather brings a captivating deep artistry and operatic technique to Yiddish song. Her voice call audiences to rapt attention, her songs deep with history infused with new life.
8:30--8:45PM: Intermission w/ refreshments
8:45--9:30PM: klezmer dance party! The Workmen Circle's own Yiddish Dance Maven, Bruce Bierman, will lead to The Shpil and Klezmer Juice!
See the event on Facebook:
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YIDDISH DANCE (All levels) at the Workmen's Circle!
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FALL 2012: Tuesdays · 7-8:30pm · Oct 16th-Dec 4th, (8 sessions)
Instructor: Bruce Bierman
Location: Workmen's Circle, 1525 S. Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles 90035
Join the circle with renowned Yiddish dance master, Bruce Bierman, and discover the nearly forgotten folk dance that is currently making a miraculous comeback. Learn the steps, stylings and expressive hand gestures to the Freylekh, Joc, Chossidle, Bulgar, Sher, and Patsh Tanz. This six week class will culminate in a special Yiddish musical evening with live klezmer music and dance on Thursday December 6th!
Presented by SoCal Arbeter Ring/Workmen's Circle. Co-sponsored by the California Institute for Yiddish Culture and Language and Yiddishkayt.
* All levels welcome. Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
* Tuesdays November 20th and 27th, and December 4th 7-8:30pm
* Cost: $$12 single-class.
* Special Khanike Freylekh on December 6th, OPEN TO ALL!
Bruce Bierman is one of the leading specialists in Klezmer dance in California and has studied with several Yiddish dance masters in New York, Poland and Israel. Bruce has been a leading presenter of participatory Yiddish dance for major festivals, performances and conferences across the U.S. including the Berkeley Jewish Music Festival, KlezCalifornia, and the Los Angeles Jewish Symphony. He has also led dance to some of the top klezmer bands in the country including the grammy award-winning Klezmatics and Veretski Pass.
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Home: True Stories of LA's Muslims and Jews
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Join NewGrounds: A Muslim-Jewish Partnership for Change for
Home: True Stories of LA's Muslims and Jews
Sunday December 2nd, 7pm
at Busby's
5364 Wilshire Blvd (near La Brea Blvd)
Inspired by the wildly popular Moth Story Slams, this night will also include and interactive art installations with LA's emerging Muslim and Jewish artists. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door.
Tickets are cheaper if you buy them early online:
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Yale Strom giving 4 lectures at the JCC in Irvine - Nov. 27-30
| Yale Strom is giving a series of lectures, Nov. 27-30 at the Merage JCC in Irvine. All begin at 9am.
1.ON THE EIGHTH DAY GOD CREATED THE KLEZMER: Klezmer from 13th Century to the end of the 18th Century will focus on the history and development of klezmer from its earliest incarnation from synagogue prayer music to wedding music.
2. TRANCE AND DANCE: THE KHASIDIC INFLUENCE ON KLEZMER: This lecture will examine the rise of Khasidic culture/religion in the 19th century and its influence on the music and lyrics of klezmer repertoire.
3. KLEZMER TO THE NEW WORLD! This lecture will examine klezmer music in America during the time of the great immigration began in 1881 through the end of the 1930's. This lecture will look at how the musician and the music changed when it came to America, its influence on Yiddish theatre, its influence on swing and how swing influence klezmer.
4. KLEZMER FROM THE ASHES TO REVIVAL will examine the demise of klezmer in America after the Holocaust and how it was revived in the mid 1970's and how it has become the soundtrack for the revival of Jewish culture (academics as well as the arts) throughout the world.
For more information contact Geri Dorman at GeriD@jccoc.org.
Geri Dorman
Prime Time Adult Director
Merage Jewish Community Center
1 Federation Way
Suite 200
Irvine, CA 92603
949 435-3400 x 303
www.yalestrom.com
www.hotpstromi.com
www.commonchordsmusic.com
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| Emma Fellowship, a Network of Jewish Women Leaders |
Applications are Online for the Emma Fellowship, a Network of Jewish Women Leaders.
The Emma Fellowship is an influential, inter-generational community that aims to narrow the wage gap and increase the credibility and visibility of Jewish women leaders through professional strategic planning, group dialogue, and collaborative learning. For more information,go to: http://www.emmafellowship.org/
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Call for Volunteers
| Volunteer with the Arbeter Ring!
We are looking for volunteers to help with a variety of tasks around the office. Some of the things we could use help with include:
Gardening - help us maintain a beautiful property by trimming the hedges, and keeping the side grass healthy.
Data Entry - help us maintain an accurate database by updating member information.
Outreach - help us reach new folks by doing outreach to local organizations and communities online and by mail.
Library - help us catalog our collection and set up a lending library system.
Also, if you have a particular skill or talent that you'd like to offer to our community that isn't listed above, let us know!
Call us at 310 552 2007 or email director@circlesocal.org to volunteer with us. |
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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VOLUNTEERS WANTED!
| Please see newsletter for more information.
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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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1525 S. Robertson Blvd.
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Beginning Yiddish:
Mondays 5-6 pm
Intermediate Yiddish:
Mondays 6-7:30pm
Advanced Yiddish:
Mondays 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):
December 3rd, 17th
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. Gift certificate to an office supply store 3. USB drive 4. 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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