December 21, 2018

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Sharing Our Village Model Our Village On the Go Village Events Kehillah

Sharing Our Village Model

A New Chapter The Jewish Venture Philanthropy Fund (JVPF) awarded ChaiVillageLA a grant to help other local synagogues explore starting their own villages. To kick off this process, Rabbi Geller and Rabbi Zoë addressed leaders from over 20 LA area synagogues at a convening where guests learned about our model.

Our Village On the Go

Members enjoyed attending the "21 Collections" library exhibit where they marveled over a bench made out of soda can tabs!

Every month, village members participate in Brown Bag Short Stories, where literature is discussed over lunch.

New Events

Line Dancing Our wonderful instructor, Rick Dominguez, will teach us how to do the Tush Push, Electric Slide and Boot Scootin' Boogie. Fee $10 Wednesday, January 9 - 3:00-4:30 PM Temple Emanuel Family Resource Center Register Here

Understanding the World News Analyze the pundits. Share diverse views on the news around the world. Take part in a lively discussion. Led by member Myrna Hant. *Date and Time Change* Tuesday, January 8 - 11:00 AM-12:30 PM Temple Isaiah Library Register Here

80's+ Salon The 80's+ Salon is back with a two part series featuring Rabbi Zoë Klein Miles. Join us on January 17 and 31. Thursday, January 17 - 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Temple Isaiah Library Register For Part One Here

Brown Bag Short Stories A stimulating discussion of selected short stories. We'll analyze the stories as we munch on our brown bag lunches. Friday, January 11 - 11:30 AM-1:00 PM Temple Isaiah Library Register Here

Tour of Homeboy Industries Homeboy Industries is committed to providing hope, training, and support to formerly involved gang members and previously incarcerated men and women. Join us for a tour and a light meal at their Homegirl Cafe afterwards. Tuesday, January 22 - 11:00 AM-1:00 PM Homeboy Industries-130 W. Bruno St., LA 90012 Register Here

Chai-Lighted Events

Escape Room Activity Join us in an exciting escape room experience! Escape rooms are immersive, cooperative, adventure games in which teams of friends work together to find clues and solve puzzles to escape a dangerous situation before time runs out! *Time Change* Sunday, December 23 - 11:15 AM-2:00 PM 60 Out Escape Rooms 7270 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood 90046 Register Here

Chinese Dinner & Movie on Christmas Join us in viewing the movie, If Beale Street Could Talk on Christmas day! After we will feast on some Chinese food at Hop Li Restaurant. If you'd like to register for this event, please contact Lorna Belman at lornabelman@gmail.com or 310-729-7823 *Time Change* Tuesday, December 25 - 1:50-6:30 PM Landmark Theater - 10850 West Pico Blvd, LA 90064

USA and China: Partners, Rivals or Adversaries? Join us in a new series led by Village member and East Asia expert Jonathan Pollack, where we will explore the historical forces that shaped US-China Relations over the past century by highlighting key aspects of the history.  Thursday, January 10 - 7:00-9:00 PM Temple Isaiah - Sanctuary Register Here

LA Conservancy Historic Tour Get ready for a great overview of downtown LA’s history and architecture from the 18 th  Century to the present. Our private tour with docent Peter Grant, will take us through Pershing Square and we'll ride the historic funicular Angels Flight. Fee: $15 Wednesday, January 16 - 11:00 AM-1:30 PM Meet at Pershing Square LA Conservancy - 532 South Olive St., LA 90013  Click Here To Register & For More Info

Back By Popular Demand

Wisdom Circle: Senior Scams This session will feature the Stop Senior Scams Acting Program, a program that uses theater to educate older adults about scams and prevention.  Wednesday, Jan. 9 - 10:45 AM-1:30 PM Temple Emanuel - Corwin Family Sanctuary Register Here

Weekly Events

Intermediate Bridge Mon. Dec. 24 - 6:00 PM Info/Register

Walk with The Rabbi Tues. Dec. 25 - 8:15 AM Info/Register

Walk Around Holmby Park Thurs. Dec. 27 - 9:00 AM Info/Register

Kehillah

Refuah Shleimah A Full and Complete Healing To:

Sandy Bernstein Gloria Boraz Marge Chirchick Bella Desser

Sylvia Fox Candace Foyer Roberta Gillerman

Carol Hartmann Mark Lipschutz Jack Olshansky Joan Sales

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