September 11, 2020

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Sukkot Celebration Announcing Our Chaplain Intern August 30th Program Recorded Our Village on Zoom Complete Your Survey Content and Connections Village Events Elul 2020 Shabbat Services Kehillah

Sukkot Celebration

Gather Under Our Virtual Sukkah Join us for a joyous Sukkot celebration featuring special words from our rabbis, music from our cantors and fun activities for all. Dress in fall colors and be ready to toast your Village friends with a Pomegranate Cocktail or Mocktail--recipe available when you register. Tuesday, October 6 - 5:00-6:30 PM Register Here

Announcing Our Chaplain Intern

I’m Judy Weintraub and I’m excited and looking forward to getting to know you and serving you!   About three years ago, a fellow student at the Academy for Jewish Religion (AJRCA), presented highlights of her thesis on Aging Well, a topic that I am passionate about. I felt hopeful learning that ChaiVillageLA is based upon a strong sense of community, informed by the wisdom of our Jewish tradition. I knew that somehow, sometime, I would want to be involved with your organization. That time for my connection with ChaiVillageLA has arrived, and I am very grateful for this opportunity.

I recently graduated from AJRCA with a Masters in Jewish Studies and a Certificate in Chaplaincy. I'm studying at AJRCA toward Rabbinical ordination. I work part-time at OPICA, a day program for people with dementia, providing spiritual care for members and families.   Please email me at JudyCVLA@gmail.com if you have ideas about how to best support members during this especially trying time.

August 30th Program Recorded

Richard Siegel Memorial Program For anyone who missed our special program featuring a moving film about Rabbi Rachel Cowan and a thoughtful panel discussion led by Rabbi Laura Geller, you can Click Here to watch the program.

Our Village On Zoom

Members and guests were treated to a riveting talk by Jacob Soboroff (Separated: Inside an American Tragedy). Rabbi Dara Frimmer moderated and member Ken Wolf provided introductions and Q & A.

Complete Your Survey

Multigenerational Project Needs Your Voice We are eager to learn about your interest and experience in multigenerational programs. To take the quick survey, Click Here.

Content and Connections

Interesting and Enriching Websites Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life Weiner Holocaust Library Ford Theater: Free Concerts on Thursdays Evenings

New Event

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--8 years in New York and 2 years in Los Angeles. Thursday, September 24 - 5:00-6:30 PM Register Here

Virtual Village Events

Short Story Discussion Group We will discuss Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God by Joyce Carol Oates. Please read the story in advance. Friday, September 11 - 10:30 AM-12:00 PM Register & Read Stories 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, September 11 - 1:30-2:30 PM Register Here Friday, September 18 - 1:30-2:30 PM Register Here

Understanding the World News Village member Myrna Hant leads a lively discussion group on the week's news. Tuesday, September 15 - 10:00-11:30 AM Register Here

Phone Banking with Reclaim Our Vote Please join us each Tuesday through Election Day as we call voters around the country to provide important election information.  Tuesday, September 15 - 2:00-4:30 PM Register Here

NEW DATE: Docent-Led Tour of Islamic Art Part II Guided tour of Sir David Salomon's world-famous clock collection at Jerusalem's Museum for Islamic Art. Click here to get a peek at the collection. Wednesday, September 16 - 9:00-10:00 AM Register Here If You Didn't Previously Register

Film Discussion: 2 Classic Road Trip Movies We will discuss two iconic films, Easy Rider and Motorcycle Diaries. Please watch the movies in advance. Wednesday, September 16 - 7:30-9:00 PM Register Here

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 17 - 1:00-2:00 PM Register Here

Self-Reflection and Self-Kindness Ben Pomerantz, Village member and LCSW, will lead a timely 3-session class on tending to ourselves, discovering our common humanity and embracing the present in the service of self-kindness.  Class 3-Thursday, September 17 - 2:45-4:00 PM Register Here

Afternoon Tea with the Levines Join Village members Susan & Joel Levine for virtual afternoon tea and friendly conversation. BYO tea!  Thursday, September 17 - 4:00-5:00 PM Register Here

Men's Torah Study Join Victor Gold and Joel Levine as they focus on the evolution of Judaism from the Temple to the Rabinnic period including the creation of Rosh Hashanah as a major Holy Day. Friday, September 25 - 10:30-11:30 AM Register Here

Elul 2020

Journey to the High Holy Days Join Jewish voices around the world on a journey of learning and renewal. Learn with clergy and prominent Jewish educators to prepare for the High Holy Days.

Click here to view Temple Emanuel's calendar of events on Jew It At Home. Click here to view Temple Isaiah's calendar of events.

Virtual Shabbat Services

Temple Emanuel: Friday Night Service - 6:15 PM Shabbat Morning Service - 10:00 AM Shabbat Morning Torah Study - 11:30 AM - on ZOOM

Temple Isaiah: Friday Night Service - 6:15 PM Shabbat Morning Torah Study - 9:30 AM - on ZOOM, password: 181818

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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

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