Happy Hanukkah!
Our Village On the Go
ChaiVillageLA in the Media
Staff Vacation Schedule
Volunteer Opportunities
Village Events
Temple Events
Kehillah
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Wishing you and your loved ones a joyous Hanukkah filled with light, friends, and fun.
Looking forward to celebrating with you on Monday, December 23!
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At Discussion & Dessert, ADL's Ariella Lowenstein exposed the truth about today's hate crimes.
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Miri Koral took us back in time as we learned about the magic of music in classic Yiddish films.
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ChaiVillageLA in the Media
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Our Village is mentioned in this impressive list of innovative Jewish programs for (and by) seniors.
Click here
to read the article from My Jewish Learning.
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Talia will be away December 26 & December 27,
Devorah will be away December 31-January 5.
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Do you have a special menorah that reminds you of a sweet memory, or that has been in the family for decades? Bring it to our Hanukkah party on December 23 and share
your
Menorah Story.
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We are piloting a tech support program in collaboration with our synagogues' religious schools. We need 10 tech-savvy volunteers to make it happen. Interested? Contact Devorah at (310) 592-0321 or
Devorah@ChaiVillageLA.org
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At our Hanukkah Celebration on 12/23, we will be accepting donations of men's gently-used sweaters, sweatshirts, and new socks for NoHoHome.
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Disturbing the Peace
Movie Screening
Disturbing the Peace
follows former Israeli soldiers and Palestinian fighters who have joined together to challenge the status quo. The film reveals their transformational journeys: from soldiers to nonviolent peace activists, leading to the creation of Combatants for Peace.
Sunday, January 12 - 3:00-5:00 PM
Temple Emanuel - Belle Chapel
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Men's Torah Study with Rabbi Gan
Join Rabbi Gan and the men of ChaiVillageLA for a lunch time Torah study. Please bring your own lunch, coffee and tea will be provided.
Monday, January 13 - 12:00-2:00 PM
Temple Isaiah - Social Hall
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Our Grandpas
Come learn about Fay Lentin's grandpa's journey from Lithuania to Ireland as we watch her brother Louis Lentin's documentary,
Grandpa.... Speak to me in Russian
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Wednesday, January 22 - 7:30-9:30 PM
Home of Bobbie & Ben Allen
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Light Up Your Life with the ChaiVillageLA Hanukkah Party
Come light the candles, enjoy latkes, vodka, and other goodies as we celebrate the Festival of Lights with old and new ChaiVillageLA friends.
Monday, December 23 - 6:30-8:30 PM
Temple Isaiah - Social Hall
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Manet and Modern Beauty Getty Tour
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David Bardeen, graduate intern in the Getty Museum's paintings department, will lead us in a gallery tour of the exhibition, Manet and Modern Beauty. Please click "Register Here" to read important instructions for the tour.
Thursday, January 9 - 12:15-2:30 PM
The Getty Center - 1200 Getty Center Dr.
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Discussion & Dessert - Rabbi Zoë & Intermarriage
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Sign up now for a very special D&D New Year treat as Rabbi Zoë discusses the many issues and challenges of intermarriage. What do couples do about observing Jewish holidays? Who makes the decisions? What about other relatives' opinions? Listen, learn, and consider these issues and more.
Sunday, January 12 - 7:30-9:00 PM
Home of Susan Lava
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Central Library's Autograph Collection
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Who gets recorded in the history books and in official archives? Who leaves their mark on the city, and by what means? The LA Central Library's extensive autograph collection features over 1700 pieces. You may ride the Expo to the library if you wish. Optional lunch to follow the tour.
Monday, January 13 - 11:20-2:00 PM
LA Central Library - 630 W Fifth Street
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What are the big moments between raising our families, building our careers, and old age? Rabbi Laura Geller will lead us in a conversation about how we can create authentic rituals for these moments, and how new rituals not only transform individuals but also our community's views about growing older.
Tuesday, January 14 - 2:00-4:00 PM
Temple Emanuel - Belle Chapel
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CA Master Plan for Aging Conversation
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What are the most important challenges that you think older women and men will face in the next 10 years? What needs to change? ChaiVillageLA members are being asked to provide valuable input to the first-ever CA Master Plan on Aging! Don't miss this opportunity to speak with Dr. Donna Benton, a member of the Governor’s Master Plan for Aging Stakeholder Advisory Committee.
Thursday, January 16 - 6:30-8:30 PM
Temple Isaiah - Social Hall
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Check out the Temple Calendars for a listing of Shabbat services, special events, lectures, and more!
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Understanding World News
Tuesday, January 21 - 10:00 AM
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Brown Bag Short Stories
Friday, January 10 - 11:30 AM
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Village Poker
Wednesday, January 8 - 7:00 PM
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Walk with The Rabbi
Tuesday, Dec 24 - 8:15 AM
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Mazal Tov!
Mazal tov to Terry & Andrea Pullan and their family on the birth of their grandchild, Asher Elliot Finkel.
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Mazal Tov!
Mazal tov to Marge Chirchick and her family on the birth of her grandchild, Zoe Emilia Fox.
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Refuah Shleimah
A Full and Complete Healing To:
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Bill Aron
Sandy Bernstein
Sylvia Fox
Roberta Gillerman
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Norma Glickman
Carol Hartmann
Leonor Kletzky
June Miller
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Jack Olshansky
Joan Sales
Phyllis Shlecter
Sandy Trost
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(Let us know if you would like to be added to or removed from this list)
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