March 29, 2019

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Our Village On the Go Membership Directory Volunteer Opportunities First Night Seders Village Events Community Volunteerism Survey Kehillah

Our Village On the Go

Village members and PATH helped a previously homeless family make a home. Thanks to those who donated or set up.

Village member and docent Georgia Mercer provided a personalized tour of the Western art of the Autry Museum.

Membership Directory

Do you need to find the contact information of another Village member? By popular demand, ChaiVillageLA is proud to provide its first-ever Membership Directory. We’ll update it from time to time, to make sure we include newer members.  Click Here to Open the Directory

Volunteer Opportunities

Calling all Seder Cooks & Kitchen helpers for our April 25 Community Seder. Click Here for More Info.

Would you like to write new member welcome cards or make new member welcome calls? Contact Devorah Servi at Devorah@ChaiVillageLA.org or 310-592-0321.

First Night Seders

Your Passover Celebration If you are in need of a home to go to for the first night of Pesach, please contact Devorah Servi at Devorah@ChaiVillageLA.org or 310-592-0321. Have more room at the table? We are looking for members who are hosting a seder at their home for the first night of Pesach. If you are and are willing to have an extra guest or two, please contact Devorah Servi.

New Events

Men's Group: Poker Gentlemen, get ready for a fun night playing Texas Hold'em with your fellow ChaiVillageLA friends. Put your Poker playing skills to the test! Tuesday, April 23 - 7:00-9:00 PM Home of Dean Schenker & Margaret Fairlie Register Here

Sunday Brunch With Heroic Woman Be inspired by the story of a remarkable and heroic woman, Neema Namadamu, who has changed the lives of thousands of girls and women in her war-torn African country. Sunday, April 28 - 10:30 AM-12:30 PM Home of Lorna & Mike Belman Register Here

Buddhist Temple Tour Join us for a docent-led tour of the impressive Bodhivista Hall, gardens, courtyard, and Main Shrine building.  Friday, May 3 - 10:30 AM-1:00 PM Fo Guang Shan, Hsi Lai Temple 3456 Glenmark Dr, Hacienda Heights 91745 Register Here

Future Events

Explore Our Event Calendar Anytime Want to get a jump on planning your spring schedule? You can look at our event calendar at any time at our website. Read about a discussion of Leonard Cohen's poetry on May 5, a Retirement Planning session on May 7 and so much more. Click Here To See the Village Calendar

Activities to Keep You Active

Line Dancing All adult temple members are invited to be part of a fun Line Dancing class featuring the latest dances. No prior experience necessary. Fee: $10, payable at the start of the session. Wednesday, April 3 - 3:00-4:30 PM Temple Emanuel - Family Resource Room Register Here

Chair Yoga Learn yoga poses that can be adapted to your needs, extend the breath, gently mobilize and stretch. The next class is on April 19. Fee: $10 Friday, April 5 - 11:30 AM-12:30 PM Temple Emanuel - Davidson-Sheffer Hall Register Here

Chai-Lighted Events

Scholar In Residence Programs Rabbi Sandy Eisenberg Sasso will join Temple Isaiah on March 29-31 for a weekend of learning and discussion. A ll ChaiVillageLA members are welcome. Click Here to Learn More and Register

Poetry Writing Workshop Love the sound of words and how they evoke the imagination? Join member and author Julie Chafets Grass as she guides you through the craft of poetry writing. Tuesday, April 2 - 1:00 PM Home of Julie Grass Register Here

80's+ Group: Life's Challenges Attend a two-part series, led by Rabbi Zoë Klein Miles and Mitra Rund, LCSW. The first session will discuss dealing with grown children, in-laws & unresolved issues.  Tuesday, April 9 - 10:00-11:30 AM Temple Isaiah - Sanctuary Register Here

Wisdom Circle: Happiness What can the famous and great Chassidic leader of the 18th century, Rabbi Nachman, teach us about happiness? Jonah Sanderson, a first year rabbinical student, will answer this question. Wednesday, April 10 - 10:45 AM-12:00 PM Temple Emanuel - Belle Chapel Register Here

Brown Bag Short Stories Join us for a stimulating discussion of selected short stories. We'll each bring a "brown bag" lunch and dine as we discuss.  Friday, April 12 - 11:30 AM-1:00 PM Temple Isaiah Library Register Here

Wounds Into Wisdom Rabbi Tirzah Firestone, author of "Wounds Into Wisdom: Healing Intergenerational Jewish Trauma," will give a talk on the long-term effects of historic Jewish trauma and how people around the world are reshaping their future. Sunday, April 14 - 3:00-5:00 PM Home of Penny & Bob White Register Here

Discussion & Dessert: Israel Security This month will feature Dr. Ben-Ephraim, who will speak about Israel Security and how they "get it right." Contact Dorothy Salkin (310-475-4696) if you can host a future discussion. Just a few spots left! Sunday, April 14 - 7:30-9:00 PM Home of Sara Shayne Register Here

ChaiVillageLA Community Seder Please join us for our Third Annual Community Seder, "Breaking the Bonds." Beautiful music and good friends. Fee: $36 Thursday, April 25 - 6:00 PM Temple Isaiah - Social Hall Register Here

Weekly Events

Intermediate Bridge Mon. April 1 - 6:00 PM Info/Register

Walk with The Rabbi Tues. April 2 - 8:15 AM Info/Register

Community Volunteerism Survey

ChaiVillageLA wants to know how our members are currently giving back to the larger community—or whether they would like to become more active in the future. To fill out our quick survey, please Click Here.

Kehillah

Mazel Tov! Congratulations to Bobbe Salkowitz on the birth of her great granddaughter, Soleya Xochitl Elizabeth Cruz, born on February 23.

Refuah Shleimah A Full and Complete Healing To:

Sandy Bernstein Gloria Boraz Sylvia Fox Candace Foyer

Roberta Gillerman Bernie Goler Carol Hartmann

Tina Jaskoll Mark Lipschutz Jack Olshansky Joan Sales

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