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All events at Arbeter Ring Los Angeles unless otherwise stated.
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THIS FRIDAY!
Join us for a guided tour at The Autry Aug 9
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Hi Friends,
Workmen's Circle Branch 1016 is co-organizing a visit to the Autry Museum for a guided tour of the "Jews in the Los Angeles Mosaic" exhibit, along with the Sholem Community. We have reserved a tour of this exhibit at 10 AM on Friday August 9. With at least 10 people prices are $5 seniors (60+) and $8 for adults. The tour lasts about one hour and then we can have lunch together in the Autry cafe. Any of us who wish can visit other interesting exhibits at the museum as well. Children are welcome.
Prices are: Seniors 60+ $5; Adults $8; Students 13-18 $5; children 3-12 $3; children 2 and under are free.
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Over the Rainbow: A Musical Evening
Sholem/WC Fall Fundraiser 2013
A NIGHT TO REMEMBER - October 5, 2013!
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Please save the date of October 5, 2013 at 4 pm for our fall fundraiser.
Over the Rainbow: A Musical Evening...
Honoring:
Jackie Goldberg, activist, teacher, legislator in the struggle for social, political and economic justice for all from her youngest days, now preparing students to become social justice teachers at UCLA.
Bruria Finkel, artist, visionary, indefatigable activist, and member of the Downtown Santa Monica Board. David Finkel, lawyer, judge and former Santa Monica City Councilmember; currently a Trustee and Instructor at Santa Monica College. Both Bruria and David are active members of Santa Monicans for Renters' Rights.
The legacy of Yip Harburg, the father of the socially-conscious lyric who brought left-wing thought into American musical theatre, film and popular song ("Over the Rainbow," "Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?" and over 600 others) and Ernie Harburg and Deena Rosenberg Harburg, accomplished activists and educators, who preserve and carry on this legacy of progressive activism through the Yip Harburg Foundation.
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Featuring musical performances by:
Kaye Ballard
Camryn Manheim
Steven Weber
Lindsey Alley and more!
Note: Individual Ticket (includes dinner, program, and name listing if purchased by September 6, 2013.)
Please note, if you pay online your credit card order will be processed via Paypal. You can also mail in a check.
Workmen's Circle/Arbeter Ring
Southern California Director
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Julie Gamberg
Sholem Executive Director
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Come to a Labor Listening Session
Monday, August 26th! |
Come to a Labor Listening Session on Monday, August 26th!
Attention, all Arbeter Ring members and friends!
Working people must be heard!
That message becomes clearer every day as we continue the struggle for fair wages, immigrant reform, lower student debt, and union recognition.
The AFL-CIO, in advance of its convention here in L.A. in September, has issued a call for Listening Sessions, a way for working people to come together and add our creative ideas and strategies for building the labor movement. (See aflcio2013.org for more information.)
The Arbeter Ring (Workmen's Circle), true to its history and philosophy, is very excited about the direction the AFL-CIO is taking. We understand the importance of strengthening and broadening the labor movement. We are working men and women with varying amounts of experience in the labor movement, eager to participate in the struggle to make real changes in the lives of American workers.
We look forward to a dynamic event with full participation from the attendees so that our Report Back to the Convention becomes an important piece of the conversation. Our Arbeter Ring is well-known in the labor/social justice community, and we have agreed to co-sponsor and host this event. We encourage a sizable and engaged turn-out. We invite you to attend, and to circulate this flyer to inform interested friends and colleagues.
Our Listening Session takes place on Monday, August 26, from 7-10 pm at the Workmen's Circle at 1525 S. Robertson Blvd. Unions such as CSEA, SAG/AFTRA, National Writers Union, etc., as well as organizations that we have a relationship with, such as LAANE, CLUE and, importantly, the general public, have been invited to participate.
Recognizing the need for full participation of rank and file workers (and non-union workers), the AFL-CIO is encouraging us to participate in three main areas of discussion:
- Changing the labor movement to speak for working people now and in the future through growth, innovation and political action
- Creating a voice for all in the global economy
- Building genuine, durable community partnerships and effective grassroots power
We look forward to your attendance. We are aiming for a full house on the 26th.
Please contact our District Committee member Susan Gosman at suenu35@aol.com or at 323-899-8875 if you have any specific questions.
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Carwash Worker Center Open House
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The CLEAN Carwash Campaign invites you to the Carwash Worker Center Open House.
Please join us for the grand opening of the Carwash Worker Center. After 6 amazing years, we are proud to open our doors as a central base for carwasheros who are organizing throughout Los Angeles. Join the CLEAN Carwash Campaign and carwasheros as we welcome you to our new home.
Date: Thursday, August 29.
Doors: Open for cocktails at 6 pm, Program at 7 pm.
Address:
516 W. Vernon (at Figueroa)
South Los Angeles 90037
There will be music, food, drinks (alcoholic beverages for sale), and raffle prizes. All proceeds will go toward the Carwash Worker Job Training Program, ESL and computer classes.
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Register now: Weekend program on the most significant family of writers in Yiddish
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The Family Singer: Three Siblings and Their Stories
A weekend program at the Yiddish Book Center
November 1-3, 2013
The most significant family of writers in Yiddish, the three Singer siblings are fascinating individually -- and even more remarkable when considered as a group. Join Professor Anita Norich November 1-3, 2013, at the Yiddish Book Center to explore what the writings of Esther Singer Kreitman, I.J. Singer, and Isaac Bashevis Singer reveal about each sibling's views of Jewish life, of the future and past of the Jews, of their contemporary world, and of one another. Cost: $260/members & students; $300/non-members. (Register by Sept. 3 for an early bird discount - $25 off.) For details and to register:
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Attend J-West 2013 conference in Portland - Full info!
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 Hello all!
You are cordially invited to J-West 2013 - Then, Now and Tomorrow: Reflections and Visions, which includes a workshop by our District Committee member Hershl Hartman!
Kol Shalom is excited to be hosting this year's conference in Portland, Oregon on Saturday, August 31 and Sunday, September 1 in Portland, Oregon. The conference will be held at University Place Hotel in downtown Portland and further details are in the attached registration packet. We will continue to post updates at the J-West website http://j-west.net/.
We look forward to seeing you there! Please let your friends know.
Mary Raskin, Kol Shalom
on behalf of the J-West 2013 planning committee
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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
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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:
Tues/Thurs 6:30-8 pm
Intermediate Yiddish:
Mondays 6:30-8 pm
Advanced Yiddish:
Mondays 5-6:30 pm
Yiddish Class new semester starts
September 9th!
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Yiddish Conversation
with Hadasa
Every Monday
2-3:15 pm
(by donation)
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Voices of Conscience Chorus
VOC is
currently on hiatus.
Upcoming VOC rehearsal TBA
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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