November 20, 2020

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Happy Thanksgiving Hanukkah Time Introduce Yourself Content and Connections Office Closure Kudos to Ruth Weisberg Village and Temple Events Jew It At Home Zoom With Us Kehillah

Happy Thanksgiving

The board and staff of ChaiVillageLA wish you and your loved ones a Happy Thanksgiving.

Hanukkah Time

SIGN UP FOR OUR PARTY: ChaiVillageLA Hanukkah Party Tuesday, December 15 - 6:00 PM Candle Lighting & Hanukkah Fun Register Here

HANUKKAH PAL GIFT EXCHANGE: Would you like to send a small Hanukkah gift to another member and receive one in return? Click Here For More Info

Hanukkah Candle Lighting ChaiVillageLA has been given the honor of lighting a candle on the fifth night of Hanukkah along with the Temple Emanuel community. Please join Sandy Silas, our ChaiVillageLA representative as she lights the candle. Monday, December 14 - 6:15 - 7:00 PM Register Here

Multigenerational Programs

Looking for meaningful connections? Click here to indicate interest in one of our multigenerational programs. The deadline to submit the questionnaire is November 30, and space is limited.

Introduce Yourself

Read Our Collection of Stories Did you know that more than 60 members have shared their bios and photos? They are all on our website in the Photos & News section. Want to learn how to submit your story? Contact IdelleDavidson@gmail.com. Read Introduce Yourself Stories

Content and Connections

Marc Freedman: Call for Intergenerational Service The Making of "Shtisel" from UCSB 11/22 @ 10 AM American Jewish University 1-Hour Programs

Office Closure

The office will be closed for Thanksgiving on November 26 and 27.

Kudos to Ruth Weisberg

Ruth Weisberg was one of the influential Jewish artists profiled in Matthew Baigell's new book, "Jewish Identity in American Art: A Golden Age Since the 1970's."

New Event

American Art at the Jewish Museum Join us for a docent-led tour of a special exhibition of American Art at New York's Jewish Museum. Learn about the influence of gallery owner Edith Halpert. Fee: $8. Thursday, December 10 - 11:00 AM-12:00 PM Register Here

Village Events

Men's Torah Study Join Victor Gold and Joel Levine for Men's Torah Study. This session will focus on Abraham's journey and ours. Friday, November 20 - 10:30-11:30 AM Register Here

Calm & Creative Workshop Villager Julie Grass is excited to play with you! Join her to create artwork that will help keep you calm. Friday, November 20 - 1:30-2:30 PM Register Here

Film Discussion: Classic Hitchcock Andrea and David Feldheim will lead a discussion of two of Alfred Hitchcock's most famous films, Vertigo and North By Northwest. Please watch in advance. Monday, November 23 - 7:30-9:00 PM Register Here

80's± Group: Sharing Our Stories Each of us is the quiet hero of our life's journey! We will come together to share the stories of our lives.  Wednesday, November 25 - 1:00-2:15 PM Register Here

I Love LA Part III Stuart Goldurs takes us on a tour of some of LA's most unusual spots including the Shakespeare Bridge and the Laurel & Hardy Staircase. Part IV: December 9. Wednesday, November 25 - 2:30-3:30 PM Register Here

80's± Group: Visiting Our Great Sages Take a time-traveling journey with Chaplain Intern Judy Weintraub. Visit a few great sages of our rich tradition.  Tuesday, December 1 - 1:00-2:15 PM Register Here

Studio Visit with Ruth Weisberg Join Artist and USC Professor Ruth Weisberg in a tour of her studio when she will share insights about her paintings and drawings. Wednesday, December 2 - 3:00-4:15 PM Register Here

Riffs and Relations Art Exhibition Take part in a Curator-led tour of Washington D.C.'s Phillips Collection, featuring works of African-American artists of the 20th and 21st Centuries. Fee: $18. Thursday, December 3 - 10:00-11:00 AM Register Here

Tea with the Levines Join Village members Susan and Joel Levine for virtual afternoon tea and friendly conversation. BYO tea! Thursday, December 3 - 4:00-5:00 PM Register Here

Discussion Without Dessert: Women's Battle for the Vote Join us to hear from Dr. Ellen DuBois, UCLA College of History Professor Emeritus, who will provide a comprehensive view of women's efforts to vote.  Wednesday, December 9 - 7:00-8:00 PM Register Here

Short Story Discussion Group This month's short story discussion will be moderated by Barbara Marom-Pollack. Everyone is welcome.  Friday, December 11 - 10:30-11:30 AM Register & Read Stories Here

Temple Events

P'tach Libi Temple Emanuel's Rabbi Adam Lutz will lead a 3-part series, "Opening Our Hearts." Participants will explore Jewish texts. Part III: Tuesday, November 24 - 7:00-8:30 PM Register Here

Truth, Lies, Propaganda & the 2020 Election Join Rabbi Dara Frimmer in conversation with award-winning CBS journalist Dan Patterson as they discuss the role disinformation played in recent elections. This is a Temple Isaiah Civics in the Synagogue event. Sunday, December 6 - 2:00-4:00 PM Register Here

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.

Kehillah

Refuah Shleimah A Full and Complete Healing To:

Sandy Bernstein Gloria Boraz Bella Desser Lulu Fairman

Roberta Gillerman Norma Glickman Carol Hartmann Leonor Kletzky Barry Korn

June Miller Dorothy Salkin Sandy Trost David Zarider

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