September 18, 2020
In This Issue
Shana Tova
High Holy Day Services
Featured and New Events
Office Closure
Content and Connections
Village Events
Kehillah
Shana Tova
Happy New Year From ChaiVillageLA
As we welcome in year 5781, we wish you and your loved ones a happy and healthy new year. We look forward to another sweet year with ChaiVillageLA.
Rabbi's Guide to the Virtual High Holy Days
Rabbi Laura Geller's recent article in Next Avenue provides valuable and comforting advice about "a very different Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur in 2020."

ChaiVillageLA Poems for the New Year
Participants in the Poetry Workshop, led by Ruth Weisberg, have compiled their latest work, meaningful words about the New Year and other heartfelt subjects.
High Holy Day Services
Information on Temple Emanuel High Holy days can be found at tebh.org/spirituality/holidays. Click here for a detailed schedule of events. For assistance, including technology help, contact hhd@tebh.org or phone 310-288-3737.
All Temple Isaiah High Holy Days services can be viewed at templeisaiah.com/highholydays. This link also provides a schedule of services, links to prayer books, and other resources. If you need tech help during the services, call 310-277-2772 ext 40.
Featured Event: Sukkot Celebration
ChaiVillageLA Sukkot Celebration
Join us for a joyous Sukkot celebration featuring special words from our rabbis, beautiful music and fun activities--all under our virtual sukkah.

Tuesday, October 6 - 5:00-6:30 PM
New Events
Everything Google With Stuart Goldurs
Google is so much more than a search engine! Member Stuart Goldurs will show you Google Translation, Google Shopping, and much more.

Wednesday, September 30 - 2:30-3:30 PM
LA Jews and Their City
Village member Professor Bruce Phillips will lead a 3-part tour of Jewish Los Angeles from the earliest settlements in the 1850's to mid-20th century influences to modern day Jewish life. October 5, 12, and 19.

Part I: Monday, October 5 - 3:00-4:15 PM
Cantor Event Kent: 3-Part Musical Series
The music of the synagogue has had a vast influence on American popular music from Broadway to Hollywood. Join Temple Isaiah's Cantor Emeritus for a 3-part musical series: October 13 and 27, November 10.

Part I: Tuesday, October 13 - 11:00 AM-12:30 PM
Office Closure
The office will be closed on Yom Kippur (Monday, September 28).
Content and Connections
Interesting and Enriching Websites
Virtual Village Events
Phone Banking With Friends
Each Tuesday we are making calls together as our own ChaiVillageLA Reclaim Our Vote team. We'll be phoning voters and providing crucial election info. If you haven't been trained yet, contact IdelleDavidson@gmail.com.

Tuesday, September 22 - 2:00-4:00 PM
New Date: How to Sell on eBay
Member and eBay expert Stuart Goldurs is back with more tips and tricks for eBay.

Wednesday, September 23 - 1:00-2:15 PM
80's+ Group Virtual Chair Yoga
Shea Andreone will lead a 30-minute Chair Yoga class after we check in with one another. Fee: $5.

Thursday, September 24 - 1:00-2:00 PM
Barbara Meltzer: Backstage at Johnny Carson's Tonight Show
Village member Barbara Meltzer will talk about her life behind the scenes as Assistant to the Producer of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.

Thursday, September 24 - 5:00-6:30 PM
Men's Torah Study
Victor Gold and Joel Levine will focus on the evolution of Judaism from the Temple to Rabbinic period including the creation of Rosh Hashanah as a major Holy Day.

Friday, September 25 - 10:30-11:30 AM
Calm & Creative Workshop
Villager Julie Grass is excited to play with you! Join her to create artwork that will help keep you calm

Friday, September 25 - 1:30-2:30 PM
Afternoon Tea with the Levines
Join Village members Susan & Joel Levine for virtual afternoon tea and friendly conversation. BYO tea! 

Thursday, October 1 - 4:00-5:00 PM
Jew It At Home
JewItAtHome.com is a free resource for connecting with the greater Jewish community.
Zoom With Us
Click here to join any ChaiVillageLA virtual program. If you need help with Zoom, contact Talia at Admin@ChaiVillageLA.org or 310.871.2721 or Devorah at Devorah@ChaiVillageLA.org or 310.592.0321 during the "drop-in" hours of 3-4 PM Monday-Friday.
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