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Special Shiurim, Programs and Events in the Community

May 17, Shabbos

Scholar-In-Residence Rabbi Dr Aharon Hersh Fried speaking Shabbos afternoon 5:30pm and Seudah Shlishit at Young Israel of Century City (YICC)

Shabbos afternoons at 4:30pm– New Women’s Pirkei Avos Shiur w/Rebbitzen Debbie Summers at the Summers home, 1453 So Durango (ANSHE)

New Hilchos Shabbos Shiur  w/Rabbi Yitzchok Summers on Shabbos afternoons – 45 minutes before the Mussar shiur (i.e. 90 minutes before Mincha) on Shabbos afternoons - for men and women  — this week Introduction and Borer / Selecting (ANSHE)

Mussar Shiur w/Rabbi Yitzchok Summers - Orchos Tzadikkim – 45 minutes before Mincha at Anshe Emes (ANSHE)

May 18, Sunday

Pesukei D’Zemirah Tefillah Shiur Sunday mornings, 7:45 am – w/Rabbi Pinchus Rabinovicz – Live via Speaker Box at Anshe Emes, Sundays@7:45am (ANSHE)

Learn How to Learn Chumash w/Rabbi Avrohom Czapnik – a Five Week Series beginning 5/11/2008 Sundays 10am to 11:15am Call 323.857.0923 or email info@jlela.com to register (JLE)

Judaism Series V w/Rabbi Avrohom Czapnik – Judaism one step at a time A 5 week Series – Starts Sunday, May 11th, 11:20am to 12:30pm for men and women (free) (JLE)

Sara Yoheved Rigler – Internationally acclaimed lecturer and author of the bestseller Holy Woman

Dressing the Soul: Acquiring Your Spiritual Wardrobe (a special workshop for women only)

Sunday, May 18, 2008, 10am to 1pm Pre-registration $36, $40 at the door - Light refreshments will be served (JLE)

Etta Israel Center Invites You to A Dessert Reception for the Ner Shoshana Fund Sunday, May 18th, 2008 8:00 p.m.- In the Garden of Lorraine and Steve Spira 401 North McCadden Place Los Angeles

Eliyahu Dovid (Alan) and Shifra Hayman look forward to personally greeting you at the reception $50.00 Couvert - Sponsorships Available - For info call: 818.985.3882 ext. 226 Valet Parking (LAJE_MISC)

May 19, Monday

Pacific Jewish Center - The Shul on the Beach -  is happy to let the community know that Rabbi Eliezer Gross of Yeshiva Gedola is returning to PJC to start a new Monday night series, beginning this Monday night, May 12, at 8 pm, at our Beis Medrash Annex, 726 Rose Avenue, Venice. The new topic is “Recognizing Hashem’s Love for Us in the Darkness of the Holocaust.”
He will also be our guest lecturer the following Monday night, May 19.  The June dates will be announced shortly. (PJC)

May 20, Tuesday

New Halacha Shiur – Daily Halacha Rabbi Greenwald’s sefer “Sharrei Halacha” – at Anshe Emes w/Rabbi Yitzchok Summers at 8:15pm - following Maariv (ANSHE)

May 21, Wednesday

Dr. Rachel Freedland is giving a women’s Chumash Chavrusa group Wednesday nights 8-9 pm. If you are interested in learning Chumash in depth and sharing it with other women, this program is for you.  We will pair up and learn Chumash Shemos pasuk by pasuk with Mefarshim.  A certain level of textual skills is needed.  We are however open to pairing up people of different levels depending on their wants and needs.  RSVP Required.  Responses & Questions Welcomed.  PLEASE EMAIL: CHUMASH.BCHEVRUSAH@GMAIL.COM (ANSHE)

Rabbi Dov Heller at Helkeinu, Wed 5/21 at 8:30pm (HELKEINU)

May 22, Thursday

New! 8 pm Faith and Fate Learn about your heritage in this special 20th Centurty Jewish History series, based on gripping and rare footage from the DVD, “Faith and Fate,” produced by Rabbi Berel Wein.
Starts Thursday, May 15th.  Rabbi Eli Stern (LINK)

May 26, Monday

LINK’s Yeshiva for a Day Did you ever want to experience a day in Yeshiva? Due to popular demand, LINK is proud to offer yet again - Yeshiva for a Day - Memorial Day May 26th, 2008
Take advantage of your Memorial Day to experience a day in yeshiva.  Join us for chavrusas, shiurim and learning. All levels welcome. Located at Young Israel of Beverly Hills, 8701 West Pico Blvd LA (LINK)

May 27, Tuesday

Rabbi Dr Asher Wade – distinguished lecturer and educator from Jerusalem

From Pastor to Observant Jew, Judaism and Christianity: a path of discover Tuesday, May 27, 2008 8pm for men and women ($15) (JLE)

May 28, Wednesday

Aish Los Angeles is holding its Annual Gala Banquet; Wed, May 28th, Aish Gala Banquet with Malcolm Hoenlein at the Beverly Hilton. Contact Rabbi Aryeh Markman Executive Director Aish Los Angeles

Office 310-278-8672 ext. 601 (AISH)

May 31, Shabbos

The Pittsburger Rebbe will be at Anshe Emes for the Shabbos of Bamidbar. More details to follow as they are known! (ANSHE)

June 1, Sunday

The Safety Kid Hike-a-Thon is less than a month away…have you registered??? This is sure to be an incredible day of family fun and safety.  There are outstanding prizes for every sponsor level, so hurry to get your kids the involved www.safetykid.kintera.org!!!  Your kids have all been introduced to Aleinu’s Safety Kid© Program in their schools while learning the ABC’s of Safety.  Now it’s time for some safety fun.  It all starts here, right on-line.  Just go to www.safetykid.kintera.org for all the exciting event details and ways you can help Safety Kid© KEEP OUR CHILDREN SAFE! Don’t miss this chance to get involved, TAKE A STEP, MAKE A DIFFERENCE, and join us at the Safety Kid© Hike-a-Thon – June 1st from 11-4. (ALEINU)

Pacific Jewish Center - The Shul on the Beach - invites the community to an exhibition and personal discussion with Israeli artist Yom Tov, on Sunday, June 1, between 10 am and 7 pm, at the shul, located at 505 Ocean Front Walk, Venice. Yom Tov, whose artwork emphasizes rabbis, Jewish life and rituals, will discuss and show his recent work and offer specific work for sale at that time.    Trained in Russia, Yom Tov was born into an artistic family and now resides in Jerusalem.  www.yomtovart.com (PJC)

June 3, Tuesday

Laws & Customs of Shavuos w/Rabbi Avrohom Czapnik Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at 8pm (JLE)

List of Participating LAJE organizations (Alphabetically by LAJE abbreviated name code)

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ADAS - ADAS TORAH

www.adastorah.org

1135 S BEVERLY DR, LOS ANGELES CA 90035 (1/2 block north of Pico)

(310) 203-9659; Rabbi Revah email is: rdrevah@earthlink.net

Weekly schedule

Sunday Daf Yomi - 7:20 am Shacharis - 8:00 am

Monday - Thursday Daf Yomi - 6:05 am Mon. Thurs. Shacharis - 6:40 am

Tue, Wed. Fri - 6:45 am

Daf Yomi Maggid Shiur is Rav Yosef Maller

Mincha/Maariv – 15 minutes before Shkiya

Shabbos Schedule

Fri Night Mincha 10 minutes before Shkiya, Maariv 25 minutes after Shkiya

Shacharis 8:30 am

½ hour after Shacharis, there is a shiur on a halacha topic from the Parsha

Rabbi Yair Apter gives a shiur 30 minutes before Mincha on Shabbos on Hilchos Shabbos

Mincha 25 minutes before Shkiya / Maariv 35 minutes after Shkiya

Beis Midrash Program - 1 hour before Mincha

Daf Yomi - 45 minutes before Mincha

Rabbi Revah’s Halacha Shiur for Women

Monday morning 9:15 am Kashrus in the Kitchen. Halacha Shiur for women at the home of the Goldbergs. 9259 Monte Mar Dr.

Two opportunities to join a chabura for learning:

·  Monday/ Wednesday Night Seder Program

The Shul will be learning Arvei Pesachim from 8:30- 9:30 pm. There will be Chavrusa learning with Mareh Mekomos, and a shiur every other Wednesday.

·  Sunday - Chabura Learning Yoreh Deah, Hilchos Basar V’Cholov.

The Chabura is from 8:45 - 11:30 am. Chavrusa learning for two hours and Rabbi Sauer will be giving a 40 minute Chabura.

Please speak to Rabbi Revah (or email at rdrevah@earthlink.net)  if you would like to join.

The Chabura is held in the Mercaz HaTorah Kollel at Beth Jacob.

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AISH - Aish HaTorah

1417 South Doheny Dr., Los Angeles 90035

http://www.aish.com/branches/los_angeles_ca/

Aish Los Angeles is holding its annula Gala Banquet;

Wed, May 28th, Aish Gala Banquet with Malcolm Hoenlein at the Beverly Hilton.

Contact Rabbi Aryeh Markman

Executive Director

Aish Los Angeles

Office 310-278-8672 ext. 601

Weekly shiurim

Sun                  9:00am                         Hilchos Tefilos                           Nossen (Nat) Eisman

Mon-Fri             6:50 am                        Gemara                                     R Cohen

Mon-Fri             8:30 am                        Mishne Brura: Sefira                   R Cohen

Mon                  8:15 pm                        Women’s Tehillim                      1540 S. Edris

Tues                 8:00 pm                        Success Through Torah Mark Sarto

Wed                 8:00 am                        Valley AM Learning                    R Heller

Thurs                Noon                             Pirkei Avos Howard Witkin

Thurs                8:15 pm                        6 Constant Mitzvos                    R Denbo

Shabbos           10:15 am                       Spirituality 101                           R Heller

Shabbos           5:00 pm                        Yiras Shamayim (women)           Reb Braverman

Shabbos           1 Hr bfr Mincha              Kiruv Kollel                                Michael Abramson

Shabbos           45 bfr Mincha                 Gemara Brochos                        R Denbo

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AISHTAMID - Aish Tamid

Avi Leibovic

Founder/Executive Director

avi@aishtamid.org

(o/f) 323-634-0505

(c) 323-383-8844

P.O. Box 48885A

Los Angeles, CA 90048

MASK Parent forum. It is a unique opportunity for parents of teens and young adults to discuss relevant family issues with a frum proffesional therapist in a weekly and confidential setting. Facilitated by Dennis Brown, Director of the Ness counseling center. Held every Wednesday night, 9 pm. at Ohev Shalom, 525 S. Fairfax. Admission is Free

Teen@theBean Workshops for Success is a highly successful program which provides a venue for teenage boys to hang-out, socialize, and discuss issues in a safe environment. You are welcome to join! It is held every Tuesday and Thursday Night at 9:00 PM at the Coffee Bean on the corner of Alta Vista and Beverly. In Pico, it is held at Bibi’s Warmstone, 8929 W. Pico Blvd, every Tuesday night at 9:00 PM. If you have any questions please call 323-634-0505 or email info@aishtamid.org.

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ALEINU - Aleinu Family Resource Service of the JFS

Debbie Fox, LCSW

Program Director, Aleinu Family Resource Center

The Safety Kid Hike-a-Thon is less than a month away…have you registered???

This is sure to be an incredible day of family fun and safety.  There are outstanding prizes for every sponsor level, so hurry to get your kids the involved www.safetykid.kintera.org!!!

Your kids have all been introduced to Aleinu’s Safety Kid© Program

in their schools while learning the ABC’s of Safety.  Now it’s time for some safety fun.

It all starts here, right on-line.

Just go to www.safetykid.kintera.org for all the exciting event details and

ways you can help Safety Kid© KEEP OUR CHILDREN SAFE!

Don’t miss this chance to get involved, TAKE A STEP, MAKE A DIFFERENCE,

and join us at the Safety Kid© Hike-a-Thon – June 1st from 11-4.

ALEINU PARENTING WORKSHOPS

PARENTS OF TEENS & PRE-TEENS

Facilitator: Bassya Pinson, Psy. D. $175/family

WORKSHOP: learn a positive relationship-building approach to parenting

Weds 8-9:30pm, May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4 & 11

building relationships through communication

creating boundaries, not distance

talking about sensitive adolescent issues

Parenting:  THE INCREDIBLE YEARS, ages 2-9

Facilitator: Yossi Benperlas, M.A.  $175/family, includes book

WORKSHOP: Tues 8-9:45pm, May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3 & Thurs, June 12th

encourage your child to cooperate without punishment

promote your child’s self-esteem and social skills

integrate effective parenting skills into your daily life

STEPPARENTING:  PUTTING THE PIECES TOGETHER SUCCESSFULLY

Facilitator:  Bassya Pinson, Psy. D. $100/family

WORKSHOP: addressing the unique challenges of the stepfamily

Monday 8-9:30, May 12, 19, 26, June 2

learn the myths & realities of the stepfamily

build positive relationships with your stepchildren

communicate & negotiate effectively

REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR ALL WORKSHOPS

LOCATION:  8838 West Pico Blvd.

More info at 310-247-0534 or aleinuinfo@jfsla.org

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ANSHE - Anshe Emes Synagogue

www.anshe.org

1490 S. Robertson Blvd. 310-275-5640

1-877-ANSHE EMES (New Info line!) / 1-310-861-0301 Fax (New)

Rabbi Yitzchok Summers (ravsummers@anshe.org)

Shabbos afternoons at 4:30pm – Women’s Pirkei Avos Shiur w/Rebbitzen Debbie Summers at the Summers home, 1453 So Durango

New Hilchos Shabbos Shiur w/Rabbi Yitzchok Summers on Shabbos afternoons – 45 minutes before the Mussar shiur (i.e. 90 minutes before Mincha) on Shabbos afternoons - for men and women  — this week Introduction and Borer / Selecting

Mussar Shiur w/Rabbi Yitzchok Summers @ Anshe Emes – Orchos Tzaddikim – 45 minutes before Mincha (ANSHE)

Dr. Rachel Freedland is giving a women’s Chumash Chavrusa group Wed nights 8-9 pm. If you are interested in learning Chumash in depth and sharing it with other women, this program is for you.  We will pair up and learn Chumash Shemos pasuk by pasuk with Mefarshim.  A certain level of textual skills is needed.  We are however open to pairing up people of different levels depending on their wants and needs.  RSVP Required.  Responses & Questions Welcomed.  PLEASE EMAIL: CHUMASH.BCHEVRUSAH@GMAIL.COM

Weekly Schedule

Shacharit 5:45am M-F, 6:30am M & Th, 6:45 T,W,F

Shacharit at 6:45am and 7:30am on Sundays

Weekday Minchah & Maariv with Mishna Berurah w/Rav Summers in between Mincha and Maariv and Mishnah Yomi after Maariv (daily!)

Shabbos Schedule:

Gemara Shiur with Rav Summers every Shabbos morning at 8am

Shabbos - Two minyanim for Shacharit: 7:00am Haskama Minyan and 9am Regular Minyan

Parsha shiur - alternating on Parsha and HafTorah, with Mark Magid .. approx 12 noon every Shabbos

Women’s Pirkei Avos shiur at the Summers home with Rebbetzin Summers, 4:30pm Shabbos afternoons

Hilchos Shabbos Shiur Shabbos afternoons 45 minutes before Mussar shiur

Mussar Shiur on Shabbos afternoons approx 45 minutes before Mincha

Pesukei D’Zemirah Tefillah Shiur Sunday mornings, 7:45 am - Trop Shiur With Chazzan Pinchus Rabinovicz

Gemara: Mesechet Brachos Sunday Mornings, 8:40 am w/Rabbi Eliyahu Stewart

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BAISCHANA - Bais Chana of California Women’s Yeshiva

http://www.baischanaca.com

baischanawomen@sbcglobal.net

(323) 403-6363

Donations welcome. Please mail to: Bais Chana - P. O. Box 480770, Los Angeles, CA 90048

Second Chance  Pesach Sheini Farbrengen

8:30pm, Monday May 19, 2008 - 428 North Martel Ave.

Applying Jewish Laws and Customs

Rabbi Shimon Raichik

Mondays  1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

428 N. Martel Ave.

Psychology and Chassidus-

Co sponsored by Gal Einai

Mrs. Yehudit Eichenblatt

Mondays  10:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

423 N. Fuller Ave.

The Art of Education

Co sponsored by Gal Einai

Mrs. Chana Rochel Schusterman

Mondays 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon

423 N. Fuller Ave.

Parenting Support Group

Mrs. Fradel Bukiet

Tuesdays  3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

516 N. Citrus Ave.

call to confirm

Marriage - Making the Ideal Real

Mrs. Yehudit Eichenblatt

Wednesays 10:30 a.m.
Pico-Robertson call for location

Chassidus Texts

Rabbi Simcha Bart

Tuesdays  2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

516 N. Citrus Ave.

Living with the Vision and Goal of Geulah

Mrs. Fruma Ita Shapiro

Wednesdays  1:30 p.m.

418 N. Fuller Ave.

Why Pray and How?

Rabbi Simcha Bart

Wednesdays  9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

145 N. Fuller Ave.

Friday Night Torah

Mrs. Sima Berkowitz

20 minutes after candle lighting

435 N. Poinsettia Place

Dance Workout

Mrs. Sara Tanz

Mondays  9:00 a.m.

423 N. Fuller Ave.

Bais Chana of California Women’s Yeshiva is a nonprofit yeshiva meeting the needs of adult Jewish women. Bais Chana does not

charge for the classes. The programs are made possible through generous donations and sponsorships.

Donations are tax deductible. ID# 95-4607258. Please make checks payable to Bais Chana.

(323) 403-6363 www.baischanaca.com P. O. Box 480770 LA, CA 90048

baischanawomen@sbcglobal.net

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BETHJACOB - Beth Jacob Congregation

9030 W. Olympic Blvd Beverly Hills, CA 90211

Ph- 310-278-1911 / Fax - 310-278-9186

http://www.bethjacob.org

Rabbi Stephen Weil, Rabbi Marc Mandel

Weekly Shiurim (At Beth Jacob unless otherwise noted)

SHABBAT

12 noon            Altman Forum Rabbi Meier

After Mincha    Seudat Shelishit, Rabbi Weil, guests

Torah SheBaal Peh

SUNDAYS

7 am               Daf Yomi Rabbi Goldenberg

8:45 am          Daf Yomi Rabbi Goldenberg

9:30 am            Hilchot Shabbat R’Sauer, 9760 W. Pico*

MONDAYS

6:15 am (M-F)  Tractate Shabbat R’Ralbag, Dr. Geft

6:55 am (M-F)  Daf Yomi Rabbi Goldenberg

8:30 am (M-F)  Mishna Zeraim Rabbi Weil

11 am                Selected Topics Rabbi Weil

12 N    Lunch & Learn: Parshat HaShavuah Rabbi Weil

After Mincha (M-Th)    Halachic Topics Rabbi Weil

8 pm (M-Th)     Kollel Chavrutot

9 pm    Choshen Mishpat R’Korobkin, 1812 Shenandoah

9 pm                  Toddler Fathers Rabbi Pilichowski

TUESDAYS

6:15 am (M-F)  Tractate Shabbat R’ Ralbag, Dr. Geft

6:55 am (M-F)  Daf Yomi Rabbi Goldenberg

8:30 am (M-F)  Mishna Zeraim Rabbi Weil

12  noon          Haftorah Rabbi Pilichowski

After Mincha (M-Th)   Halachic Topics Rabbi Weil

7 pm                  Sanhedrin Rabbi Langer

8 pm                Rambam’s Mishna Torah Rabbi Weil

8 pm       H.S. Gemara Rabbi Pilichowski

8 pm (M-Th)     Kollel Chavrutot

WEDNESDAYS

6:15 am (M-F)   Tractate Shabbat R’ Ralbag, Dr. Geft

6:55 am (M-F)   Daf Yomi Rabbi Goldenberg

8:30 am (M-F)   Mishna Zeraim Rabbi Weil

12:15 pm  Lunch: Absolut Talmud R’Mandel, 8837 W. Pico**

After Mincha (M-Th)    Halachic Topics Rabbi Weil

8 pm (M-Th)      Kollel Chavrutot

8:30 pm    Sefer HaChinuch R’Langer, 1458 S. Beverwil

THURSDAYS

6:15 am (M-F)          Tractate Shabbat R’Ralbag, Dr. Geft

6:55 am (M-F)          Daf Yomi Rabbi Goldenberg

8:30 am (M-F)          Mishna Zeraim Rabbi Weil

12 noon (1st Thur.)    Access Talmud Rabbi Mandel

12 noon (3rd Thur.)   Access Talmud Rabbi Mandel

After Mincha (M-Th) Halachic Topics Rabbi Weil

7 pm    H.S. Absolut Parsha R’Mandel, 8930 W. Pico***

8 pm    Adv. Talmud Bava Metzia R’ Sauer, 9760 W. Pico*

8 pm (M-Th)              Kollel Chavrutot

FRIDAYS

6:15 am (M-F)          Tractate Shabbat R’Ralbag, Dr. Geft

6:55 am (M-F)          Daf Yomi Rabbi Goldenberg

8:30 am (M-F)          Mishna Zeraim Rabbi Weil

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BEZALEL - Bais Bezalel

8850 W. Pico Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90035

Rabbi Lisbon

baisbezalel@comcast.net

http://www.baisbezalel.org/index.html

Chassidic and Kabbalistic Insights to the Weekly Parsha Thursdays 8:45pm, Weekly shiur, for Men and Women Taught by Rabbi Rueven Wolf

Learn the depths and secrets of the weekly parsha through the teachings of the first Rebbe of Chabad, Rabbi Shnuer Zalman of Liady, from his Likkutei Torah / Torah Ohr. Rabbi Reuven Wolf is an acclaimed teacher and expert on Chassidic teachings.

Basics of Chassidus

Mondays 7:30pm, Weekly Shiur, for Men and Women w/R’Meilech Leib DuBrow

Basics of Chassidic thought based on the teachings of Chabad and the Lubavitcher Rebbe.

Kabbalah Fundamentals

Tuesdays 8:00pm & Wednesdays 7:30 - 8:00pm, Weekly Shiur, for Men and Women

Taught by Rabbi Meilech Leib DuBrow

Basics of Kabbalah based on the teachings of the Arizal, Rabbi Moshe Codovero and the Chassidic Masters.

Continental Breakfast & Learning

Sundays 9:15am (After 8:00am minyan), Weekly Chevruta style learning, Men Only

Chevrutot on Gemara, Chassidus, Chumash

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CalifTorahConn – California Torah Connection

Rabbi Ari Lindner, director

619-309-6790

www.californiatorahconnection.org

The California Torah Connection matches Jewish adults who wish to broaden their familiarity with their heritage with a friendly, knowledgeable partner.

Sessions occur on the phone for about a half an hour per week and include the study and discussion of various Jewish topics.
Connect (or help others connect) with over 3,000 years of Jewish Wisdom… cost-free!

By uniting fellow Jews through shared joy in religious education and Judaic tradition, and by extending a friendly, upbeat, non-judgmental invitation to all Jews, CTC builds bridges in our community.

CTC — Bringing Judaism into our hearts, homes, and lives.

Rabbi Ari Lindner, director

619-309-6790

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CITYWIDE - Women’s Citywide Tehillim - Kinos Rachel Leah

Torah Ohr (new location)

7200 Beverly Blvd

10:30-noon

Sundays after Shabbos Mevorchim