ChaiVillageLA adds a faith-based focus to the growing “village” concept of supportive communities for independent aging. ChaiVillageLA is a multi-generational membership network that includes older adults as well as families on Los Angeles’ Westside. Launched in 2016 by and for congregants of Temple Emanuel and Temple Isaiah with assistance from a Jewish Community Foundation grant, it takes inspiration from the Hebrew word “chai,” meaning “life,” and focuses on providing resources, services, and companionship to aging adults. All members are expected to volunteer for activities like driving other to medical appointments, helping with household chores, cooking for the sick, and working on village committees. Social and educational programming for all ages includes walking groups, exercise and cultural trips, book clubs and dances, Shabbat dinners and Jewish holiday celebrations.” 

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Sunday, May 21, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Emergency Preparedness (bring prospective members)
Tuesday, June 13 - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Basic Drawing with Dr. Ruth Weisberg
Sunday, June 25, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM - ChaiVillageLA’s Anniversary Celebration

Marcia Jindal, a ChaiVillageLA member and Zoo docent for over 30 years, will lead us on a tour through the LA Zoo. The tour will cover at least three types of animals on a 2+ hour walking journey throughout the zoo. Families are free to continue their visit after the tour concludes. There will be a lot of walking, mostly uphill, so plan accordingly. Families are free to bring their own lunches to the event.   

IMPORTANT PAYMENT INFORMATION: There is a group discount rate: $17 per adult; $14 for children 2 years and older. For the discount, we must have at least 15 people (otherwise, general admission is $20 per adult 13 years or older; $17 per senior 62 years or older; $15 per child 2-12 years; and children under 2 are free).   

We will gather at the front admissions gate and enter as a group at 9:45 AM.

The SPLC (Southern Poverty Law Center) is dedicated to fighting hate and bigotry and to seeking justice for the most vulnerable members of our society. Using litigation, education, and other forms of advocacy, the SPLC works toward the day when the ideals of equal justice and equal opportunity will be a reality. 

Mr. Levin will begin with a brief history of the work of SPLC and then devote time to the current landscape of hate crimes, anti-Semitism, and the ongoing pursuit of justice on behalf of vulnerable communities. A Q&A will follow.

7:00 p.m. - Wine and Cheese in the Social Hall
7:30 p.m. - Event begins in Sanctuary 

For more information, contact Jen Shabani at jennifer@templeisaiah.com.