February 22, 2019

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Introduce Yourself Our Village On the Go Village Events Kehillah

Introduce Yourself: Ken Wolf

What's Your Story? Hello. My name is Ken Wolf. I was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. We owned a grocery store and since my dad was in the Army in France, my mother and I lived in apartments behind the store with my grandparents, my uncle, two aunts and three cousins. I grew up in an area called Bond Hill where we played stick ball in the street until dark.   Read More About Ken

Our Village On the Go

Improv had everyone on their feet last Saturday.

Members enjoyed wonderful art at the Ai Weiwei Exhibit.

Molly Forrest, CEO of the LA Jewish Home speaking during lunch.

New Events

Enjoy the Culver City CicLAvia On Your Bike Join your ChaiVillageLA friends on an easy bike ride for the first CicLAvia of 2019. Culver City, Marvista, and Palms will host this open street event. Streets will be closed to cars so everyone can enjoy this community event. Sunday, March 3 - 11:30 AM-4:00 PM Starbucks - 10705 Washington Blvd, Culver City 90232 Register Here

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, March 6 - 3:00-4:30 PM Temple Emanuel - Family Resource Room 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. This session we will read short stories of Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche, from the book "The Thing Around Your Neck", which will be moderated by Barbara Marom-Pollack. Friday, March 8 - 11:30 AM-1:00 PM Temple Isaiah Library Register Here

Comedy Night: Women of a Certain Age Need some laughs? ChaiVillageLA has a fun evening planned where we will be attending a special performance of "Women of a Certain Age" at Beyond Baroque in Venice. Tickets are $20 Saturday, March 9 - 6:30-10:00 PM Meet for dinner at Lemonade  1661 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice 90291 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 village member Myrna Hant. Tuesday, March 19 - 10:00-11:30 AM Temple Isaiah Library Register Here

Lawn Bowling Come join us for a free lesson on lawn bowling at Roxbury Community Center. The game is very easy to learn! Thursday, March 28 - 12:00-12:45 PM Roxbury Community Center 401 S Roxbury Dr., Beverly Hills Register Here

General Orientation/Training Join us for an orientation and a chance to meet new members! You'll learn how to use our website, sign up for events, along with subjects such as as protocols, confidentiality, etc. This is a chance to also learn about helping other members. Even if you aren't planning to provide help right now, we would like everyone to attend a training.  Sunday, March 31 - 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Location TBD Register Here

Chai-Lighted Events

Medical Uses For Cannabis Join us in a talk by Dr. Yafai, Medical Director of the RELEAF Institute, who will discuss the various forms of cannabis and how they are being used for various conditions. Wednesday, February 27 - 6:30-9:00 PM Temple Isaiah - Social Hall Register Here

Chair Yoga Join us for new chair yoga classes with instructor Tim Healey. We will participate in yoga poses--modified if needed--to extend our breath, gently mobilize and stretch. The second class will be held on March 15. Fee $10 Friday, March 1 - 11:30 AM-12:30 PM Temple Emanuel - Davidson-Sheffer Hall Register Here

Conversation with Clergy Discuss stimulating topics with a clergy member. Our first discussion will be led by Rabbi Sarah Bassin, who will discuss “Like a Mountain Hanging from a Thread”--how the playfulness of early rabbis informs the evolution of halakhah.  Sunday, March 3 - 3:00-5:00 PM Home of Susan Tamir Register Here

Spine Tingles Book Group Led by Temple Isaiah's librarian, Ellen Cole, join us for an interesting discussion of a different book each month. This month we will read "The Cloister by James Carroll. All are welcome.    Tuesday, March 5 - 10:30 AM-12:00 PM Temple Isaiah - Library Register Here

Everything You Want to Know About Hearing Loss Please join Temple Isaiah members and highly trained and experienced audiologists Amy and Chuck Martinez in an informative workshop on a wide range of issues related to hearing loss. Wednesday, March 6 - 6:45-9:15 PM Temple Emanuel - Beyt Midrash Register Here

Mishloach Manot Helpers Needed Mishloach Manot, the sharing of treats during Purim, has been a Temple Emanuel tradition since the days of Esther and Mordechai. Can you help package and/or deliver these gifts? Contact Sierra to volunteer at a time of your choice at Admin@ChaiVillageLA.org or 310-871-2721. March 12-19 - 9:00 AM- 5:00 PM Temple Emanuel - Beyt Midrash

Wisdom Circle: Photographer Bill Aron Join us for the March Wisdom Circle, which will feature ChaiVillageLA member and photographer Bill Aron, who will provide an exploration of portrait photography through his most recent book “New Beginnings.” Wednesday, March 13 - 10:45 AM-1:30 PM Temple Emanuel - Belle Chapel Register Here

Tour of Bergamot Station Interested in exploring some of LA's finest galleries? ChaiVillageLA member Marsha Rosenberg will share her expertise and enthusiasm of art as we wander through the galleries. Friday, March 15 - 10:30 AM-1:30 PM Bergamot Station 2525 Michigan Ave, Santa Monica 90404 Register Here

PATH Move-In We need your help! In conjunction with PATH, ChaiVillageLA is helping to furnish an apartment for a previously homeless mother of four. We are asking ChaiVillageLA members to donate items that will allow this apartment to be a home. You can find a list of needed items here. Please contact Martha Sklar at 323-936-8976 or drmarthasklar@gmail.com to let her know what you can donate. Saturday, March 16 - 9:00 AM Meet Up Location TBD Register Here to Help With the Move-In

Friends, Quilts, & Ice Cream Join ChaiVillageLA member Barbara Marom-Pollack who will talk about her quilting journey. An avid quilter for over 30 years, Barbara will welcome us into her home to show us her traditional and contemporary quilts and discuss her design process. Sunday, March 17 - 2:00-4:00 PM Home of Barbara Marom-Pollack Register Here

Docent-Led Tour at the Autry Museum Join us at the Autry Museum in Griffith Park for a docent-led tour of the Masters of the American West where we will view Western art including Native American paintings and sculpture. Lunch at the museum cafe. Admission $8. Wednesday, March 20 - 10:45 AM-3:00 PM Autry Museum 4700 Western Heritage Way, LA 90027 Register Here

Discussion & Dessert - Immigration Past & Present The discussion will feature highly-regarded immigration attorney, David Gardner, who will speak about many facets of the immigration debate. Are you able to host one month's discussion on any subject of interest? Contact Dorothy Salkin at 310-475-4696. Sunday, March 31 - 7:30-9:00 PM Home of Sue Wintner Register Here

Annie Leibovitz Exhibit Join us for a tour of the photography of Annie Leibovitz from her early years: 1970-1983 and an optional group brunch before the tour. Admission is free. Parking $10. More spots available! Sunday, April 7 - 10:30 AM-3:00 PM Hauser & Wirth Gallery - 901 E 3rd St, LA 90013 Register Here

Weekly Events

Intermediate Bridge Mon. Feb. 25 - 6:00 PM Info/Register

Walk with The Rabbi Tues. Feb. 26 - 8:15 AM Info/Register

Kehillah

Mazel Tov! Congratulations to Renee Cronenwalt on her 90th birthday!

Refuah Shleimah A Full and Complete Healing To:

Sandy Bernstein Gloria Boraz Sylvia Fox Candace Foyer

Roberta Gillerman Carol Hartmann Tina Jaskoll

Mark Lipschutz Jack Olshansky Joan Sales Dorothy Salkin

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