Come Join Us
Introduce Yourself
Addition to Our Website
New Membership Brochure
It Takes a Village
New Events
Chai-Lighted Events
Kehillah
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ChaiVillageLA Program Co-Chairs Lorna Belman and Barbara Meltzer invite you to share your ideas and expertise so that we can expand our Village programs. Our goals include:
• Enriching our Village programming so that we can take advantage of all that our city and community have to offer
• Suggesting outings to museums, concerts, restaurants, parks and architectural sites
• Planning game nights, knitting circles, lectures and classes
Let’s meet on Monday, October 15 at
7 pm, at Lorna’s home at 10314 Mississippi Avenue. Please reply to Lorna at
lornabelman@gmail.com
or call 310-729-7823. Join us and bring your ideas.
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Introduce Yourself: Victor Gold
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Hi, my name is Victor Gold. I am an L.A. native, graduating from Fairfax High in 1968. I got my BA, JD, and wife from UCLA (Go Bruins!). Kim and I met at a Christmas tree trimming party where everyone in attendance was Jewish.
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Enjoying "Introduce Yourself?"
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Thanks to ChaiVillageLA member Idelle Davidson, we've been learning about a new Village member each week. And what interesting stories we have to tell! Now you can see all of these stories in one place: on the
ChaiVillageLA.org
website. Just go to the News tab on our website and choose Introduce Yourself. Or
Click Here
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Under the direction of ChaiVillageLA Chair Susan Levine, a wonderful new brochure has been created to tell the story of our Village. In fact, it's really two brochures--one directed to members of Temple Emanuel and the other for members of Temple Isaiah. If you'd like to give a temple friend one of our new brochures, just contact the office.
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Our volunteers helped Rabbi Laura Geller get ready for Sukkot! A big thanks to Barbara & Dale Joyner, Andrea & Terry Pullan, Sierra Holtz and Devorah Servi for creating this beautiful dwelling!
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Tour of the Ballona Wetlands
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Take a stroll through the last coastal wetland within the city limits of Los Angeles. We will view a variety of habitats, and be on the lookout for birds, wildflowers and butterflies.
Thursday, November 8 - 9:30 AM
Meet in parking lot behind Gordon's Market
303 Culver Boulevard,
Playa Del Rey, 90293
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Explore Our September Event Calendar!
Check out the exciting September calendar, full of educational and social events plus social action opportunities. Sign up online or call the office for help: 310-592-0321.
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Check Out Our Website for Bridge Activities for Beginners
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Interested in playing intermediate level bridge? Join our weekly game. We can accommodate up to four tables at once each Monday evening. To reserve your seat, register here or contact Radell Simon at (310) 466-0550 no later than Friday at 5:00 PM.
Monday, October 1 - Location & Time TBD
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Walk with a Rabbi
Each week ChaiVillagers plus a member of the clergy walk together around Rancho Park. Join us for a 2 mile walk around the park. Easy street parking.
Tuesday, October 2 - 8:15-9:15 AM
Meet at Corner of Patricia & Cushdon
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Workshop on Poetry
Always wanted to write poetry but didn't know where to start? Julie Grass's Poetry-Writing Workshop will provide the instruction and inspiration you need.
6 Tuesdays, starting October 2 -7:00-8:30 PM
Home of Julie Grass
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Expo Trip: Santa Monica Pier & Tongva Park
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Join us for an Expo tour that will tell the story of the two Santa Monica piers (yes, there were two). Tour Tongva Park and have lunch at the roof-top food court at Santa Monica Place.
Thursday, October 4 - 9:45 AM-1:30 PM
Meet at the Expo Sepulveda Station
11295 Exposition Blvd, LA 90064
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The Headlines and the Law
From immigration to Supreme Court appointments to the Mueller investigation, knowledge of legal issues helps our understanding of current events. Victor Gold, Professor of Law and Dean Emeritus at Loyola Law School, will discuss many of these issues and take our questions.
Friday, October 5 - 8:00 PM
Temple Isaiah
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Sign up Separately for Future Sessions of The Headlines and the Law:
- Thursday, October 18 - 7:00 PM
- Thursday, November 1 - 7:00 PM
- Thursday, December 13 - 7:00 PM
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Register Voters at NAMI
Team Isaiah walkers are welcome to help at our ChaiVillageLA Voter Registration Booth from 8:00 AM until the 10:00 AM start. We also need volunteers until noon as walkers return. Work with us or just come by to shmooze. Register here and also email your plans to
IdelleDavidson@gmail.com.
Saturday, Oct. 6 - 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Grand Park Event Lawn, 227 N Spring St. LA 90012
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Walk With NAMI
The 15th Annual NAMIWalks Los Angeles County event will take place at Grand Park, DTLA. Please join the Temple Isaiah Team and help people impacted by mental illness.
Saturday, October 6 - 8:00 AM
Grand Park Event Lawn, 227 N Spring St. LA 90012
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Be in the Know About LAX
Would you like to know the latest plans for LAX? Samantha Bricker, Deputy Executive Director for Project Development and Coordination at LA World Airports, will share updates and insights on LAX construction projects.
Sunday, October 7 - 2:30-4:00 PM
Home of Ellen Isaacs & Lary Rappaport
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FUN FACT:
The LAX Modernization Program is paid for entirely by LAX operating revenues, capital improvement funds, fees from passenger facility charges, and airport revenue bonds
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Volunteering at 826LA
Congratulations to members of ChaiVillageLA who have completed your volunteer orientation for 826LA. You are ready to start helping children with their writing skills. If you have completed your orientation, join us for our next Field Trip.
Questions? Contact Janet Noah:
jln24620@gmail.com
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Thursday, October 8 - 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
826LA
12515 Venice Blvd, LA 90066
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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.
Tuesday, October 9 - 12:00-1:30 PM
Temple Isaiah Library
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Wisdom Circle: Ballot Initiatives
The Wisdom Circle is a monthly intellectual and social get-together for mature adults. This session will feature League of Women Voters speaker, Rosemary Enzer, who will speak about ballot initiatives.
Wednesday, October 10 - 10:45 AM-1:30 PM
Temple Emanuel - Belle Chapel
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Casual Stroll
We have added a new casual stroll in addition to our weekly walk around Rancho Park. Join us for this easy 1/2 mile walk around Holmby Park in Westwood (just north of Wilshire)every Thursday.
Thursday, October 11 - 9:00 AM
Meet at Corner of Beverly Glen & Comstock
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6-Week Healthy Living Series
Improve the quality of your life by learning healthy living skills, such as making action plans, problem-solving, eating wisely, starting exercise routines and much more.
Every Tuesday, starting Oct. 11 - 1:00-3:30 PM
Temple Emanuel - Belle Chapel
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Join us for a stimulating discussion of selected short stories. We'll each bring a "brown bag" lunch and dine as we discuss.
Friday, October 12 - 11:30-1:30 PM
Temple Isaiah Library
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Join us for another conversation about ethics in challenging times moderated by Rabbi Zoë Klein Miles. Each session will focus on one topical question. We might ponder: "Are humanity's best days ahead of us?" "Is Political Correctness compatible with Free Speech?" and "Was Melania's jacket just a jacket?"
Thursday, October 18 - 1:00-3:00 PM
Temple Isaiah Library
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Refuah Shleimah
A Full and Complete Healing To:
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Jerry Aroesty
Sandy Bernstein
Gloria Boraz
Pearl Councelbaum
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Sylvia Fox
Candace Foyer
Carol Hartmann
Jack Olshansky
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Diane Ring
Joan Sales
Sandy Silas
Sandi Sternig-Babcock
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(Let us know if you would like to be added to or removed from this list)
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