Membership Outreach Grant Awarded to ChaiVillageLA!
We are delighted to announce that we received a generous capacity building grant from the Diane P. & Guilford Glazer Fund. The goal of the grant is to bring in new members.
We’ll be bringing on a 10-hour/week Project Coordinator with experience in the areas of project management, community organizing and/or training. If you have any candidate recommendations, please email them to [email protected].
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We’re Hiring an Administrative Assistant
Do you know someone with administrative experience, strong computer skills, the ability to coordinate weekly newsletters and good interpersonal skills? We have a 20 hour/week opening! Please refer candidates to send a cover letter and resume to
[email protected]
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Can You Help Us Find a Dance Floor?
Do you know of a space for our Line Dancing Class? We are looking for a no-charge space that would be at least 24’ x 36’ preferably with a wood floor. Contact Barbara Meltzer at
[email protected]
or 323-552-8625.
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Our calendar is full of exciting village events!
- Walk with the Rabbi – Tuesday, April 10, 8:15 - 9:15 AM
- Understanding the World’s News - Tuesday, April 10, 10:00 - 11:30 AM
- Spine Tingles Book Group - Tuesday, April 10, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
- Wisdom Circle - Wednesday, April 11, 10:45 AM - 1:30 PM
- The Universal vs. the Tribal - Tuesday, April 17, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
- Jewish Wisdom and Wellness Workshops - Wednesday, April 18, and Thursday, April 19, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM and Wednesday, April 25, 1:00 - 2:30 PM
- Chewing On What Matters: A Brunch Conversation About Ethical Wills - Sunday, April 22, 11:00 - 1:00 PM
- FILM: Reinventing Rosalee - Thursday, April 26, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
- New Member Potluck Dinner & Havdalah - Saturday, May 5, 6:00 - 10:00 PM
- New Member Potluck Brunch - Sunday, May 6, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Walk with the Rabbi
Tuesday, April 10, 8:15 - 9:15 AM
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Join your fellow Village members for a moderately paced 2.2 mile walk around Rancho Park. Meet at the corner of Cushdon Ave. and Patricia Ave. Free parking is available.
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Understanding the World’s News
Tuesday, April 10, 10:00 - 11:30 AM
Temple Isaiah - Social Hall *NEW LOCATION*
10345 W Pico Blvd., Los Angeles
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This discussion group focuses on the news of the week. Participants share timely articles and opinions. Diverse views are welcome.
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Spine Tingles Book Group
Don’t Call it Night
Tuesday, April 10, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Temple Isaiah - Library
10346 W Pico Blvd., Los Angeles
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Led by Temple Isaiah’s librarian, Ellen Cole, join us for an interesting discussion of
Don't Call it Night
by Amos Oz.
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Wisdom Circle
Wednesday, April 11, 10:45 AM - 1:30 PM
Temple Emanuel - Belle Chapel
300 N. Clark Drive, Beverly Hills
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Our speakers will be Mandi Carpenter and Susan Belgrade. Their topic will be “Jewish Family Service: What it Can Do for You.” After the speakers, lunch will be served and followed by a thoughtful text study with a clergy member.
Please RSVP to Lynn Franklin at
[email protected]
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Writing the Stories of Our Lives Series
Wednesdays, April 11, 1:30 - 3:30 PM
Home of Roberta Gillerman
2816 Butler Ave., Los Angeles
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Have you ever wondered what your parents' or grandparents' lives were like? Do you think your children or grandchildren wonder about yours? We will have an opportunity to write about some of our own experiences, for ourselves and for those who love us, in a safe, fun, non-critical setting. Future sessions will be held on 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9 and 5/16.
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Strive Series: The Universal vs. the Tribal
Tuesday, April 17, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Private residence
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Rabbi Sarah Bassin explores the inherent tension we experience between the universal and the tribal. At times, we are compelled to look inward – affirming our own dignity and right to security. Other times, we envision a society defined by justice and equity for all. So when we strive to be more human, how do we balance our tribal needs with our universal values?
RSVP to
[email protected]
and you will receive the location.
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Jewish Wisdom and Wellness Workshop
Offering Healing Prayers And Blessings
Wednesday, April 18, 1:00 - 2:30 PM
Temple Emanuel - Belle Chapel
300 N. Clark Drive, Beverly Hills
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Dispel the mystique around offering healing prayers and blessings by learning what our tradition teaches. Participants will practice with one another during this workshop so that they can offer them to their family, friends and community members. This workshop will be led by Temple Emanuel Rabbinic Intern, Eric Rosenstein and Devorah Servi and is open to the public.
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Jewish Wisdom and Wellness Workshop
"Either Companionship Or Death" --- Jewish Tools For
Nurturing Friendship
Thursday, April 19, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Temple Emanuel - Belle Chapel
300 N. Clark Drive, Beverly Hills
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Research shows that loneliness is as dangerous to your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. What does Judaism teach us about friendship as an antidote to loneliness that can help us sustain nurturing relationships and distance ourselves from toxic ones? This workshop will be led by Rabbi Laura Geller and is open to the public. Lunch will be served.
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Jewish Wisdom and Wellness Workshop
Limitations of Healing And Care
Wednesday, April 25, 1:00 - 2:30 PM
Temple Emanuel - Family Center Room
8844 Burton Way, Beverly Hills
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As caring community members, how can we balance the tension between offering care and acknowledging limitations? Explore establishing healthy boundaries related to these limitations. This workshop will be led by Temple Emanuel Rabbinic Intern, Eric Rosenstein and Devorah Servi and is open to the public.
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Chewing On What Matters:
A Conversation Over Brunch About Ethical Wills
Temple Emanuel - Maltz Center
8844 Burton Way
April 22, 11:00 - 1:00 PM
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Join us for a meaningful conversation about what matters most to you and how you live out your values in daily life. This event is co-sponsored by ChaiVillageLA and Temple Emanuel as part of the Jewish Wisdom and Wellness Festival of Learning. Rabbi Laura Geller will facilitate our conversations. Space is limited. There is no charge for the meal but you must RSVP.
This is a program of Death Over Dinner: Jewish Edition. DoD Jewish Edition was created by IKAR and Reboot and is supported by generous grants from the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles and the Jewish Ethical Wills Project, JCC Manhattan.
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FILM: Reinventing Rosalee
Thursday, April 26, 7:30 pm
Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills - Weinberg Auditorium
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Rosalee Glass, a remarkable Holocaust survivor, shares the story of how she transformed her destiny by living her life to the fullest. She started an acting career in her 80’s and dared to ride Alaskan dog sleds at 100!
A Q&A with Rosalee and Director Lillian Glass will follow this LA premiere. Don’t miss this LA Jewish Film Festival film brought to us by Marge Chirchick!
Senior tickets are $13 + handling charge.
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New Member Potluck Dinner & Havdalah
Saturday, May 5, 6:00 - 10:00 PM
Location will be given later.
New Member Potluck Brunch
Sunday, May 6, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location will be given later.
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At ChaiVillageLA, we love to welcome our new members into the community with food! If you are a new member or haven’t been to a New Member Potluck yet, consider attending one. You'll be happy you did.
Have questions? Contact Coordinator Esther Krisman at (310) 920-9759.
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KEHILLAH
(COMMUNITY) NOTICES
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Refuah Shleimah -
a Full and Complete Healing:
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Jerry Aroesty
Sandy Bernstein
Gloria Boraz
Pearl Councelbaum
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Sylvia Fox
Carol Hartmann
Jack Olshansky
Diane Ring
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Joan Sales
David Schimmel
Sandi Sternig-Babcock
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We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers!
Please let Devorah know when you would like to be taken off the list.
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The vast majority of adults want to remain in their homes and neighborhoods as they get older, but sometimes this takes a supportive community. ChaiVillageLA is a vibrant, multi-synagogue, multi-generational community that enables congregants to age in place in their own homes by providing assistance to one another and enriching each other’s lives, as part of a self-governing village supported by Jewish values.
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ChaiVillageLA THANKS OUR PARTNERS
AND SPONSORS
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In Collaboration With ...
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ChaiVillageLA is a proud recipient of a Cutting Edge Grant from
The Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles
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Angell Foundation
Mount Sinai Memorial Parks and Mortuaries Foundation
The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation
The Diane P. & Guilford Glazer Fund
Sylvia Price
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