Los Angeles Jewish Events: Chukas

(Candles 7:49pm as per Rav Moshe Feinstein, zt”l)

I spent three wonderful weeks in Paris with the family .. visiting the mishpacha of my wife.  My last Shabbos there on this trip involved the beating of the young Jewish teenager.  This happened some 30 miles or so from where I was staying .. but it was THE news story in France on Sunday and Monday following the incident.  It was interesting that it took several more days for the story to hit the USA.

Many ask me .. how’s things in France.  How does it feel on the streets now.  What about the anti-semitism there?  These are not the issues nor the feelings that Ieft with me on this trip.

On my last day there, one of my brothers-in-law and his family took me and my family out to some of the more historic and beautiful sites outside of Paris .. some two hours.  One of my nieces joined the trip with us.  As we were sight seeing, I saw she had a Sefer of Tehillim out and was saying Tehillim right there smack in the middle of one of the most beautiful visitor sites in France.  Curiously I looked at her .. and she understood that I wanted to know what she was doing.  All of the girls in her school where text messaging each other .. and each saying a different tehillim for the young man that was beaten.  Achdus.  That’s what I brought home from Paris, this time.  Again.  As I was leaving, I understood the young man came out of his coma.

Good Shabbos, Rob

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Special Shiurim, Programs and Events in the Community

July 04, Friday

A shiur this Friday by Rav Sauer at the LA Kollel (south side of Beverly, a few blocks west of La Brea, across from Rabbi Bess’ shul). July 4^th, 2008, 10AM at LA Kollel –

R’ Nachum Sauer Sh”lita Halachos of???? ???

July 05, Shabbos

This Shabbos, which marks the 200th Anniversary of Rabbi Samson Rafael Hirsch, Rabbi Weil will speak about the Hirschian legacy and how Hirsch irrevocably changed the way Torah Judaism & modernity interact.  We will discuss the Hirschian controversies and its ramifications for Beth Jacob in 21st century Orthodox Judaism.  (BETHJACOB)

Kollel’s Womens Shiur – The Shabbos women’s Shiur sponsored by the Kollel of Los Angeles will be given by an annual summer guest speaker R’Mendlowitz at Shaarei Tefilla at 5pm. (KEHYAAKOV)

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

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

July 06, Sunday

This Independence Day weekend,  LINK together with Anshe Emes, is proud to present: Women’s Seminary for a Half Day

Sunday, July 6^th, Textual Study w/Dr Rachel Freedland “Parshas Balak – Bilam’s Blessed Curse” 9:15am – 9:45am Complimentary Breakfast 9:45am to 12:30pm Directed Chavrusa Learning and Shiur by Dr Rachel Freedland - RSVP Is a MUST - Contact Rabbi Eli Stern @ 310 470 5465 or estern@linkla.org - Special Location: Anshe Emes Synagogue 1490 So Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles (So of Pico) (LINK)

July 08, Tuesday

Tuesday night “Shaarei Halacha” shiur w/Rav Summers at 8:30after Maariv – A Shiur on Rabbi Greenwald’s halacha sefer “Shaarei Halacha” (about everyday Halacha).  (ANSHE)

Rosh Chodesh Shiur with Rabbi Rosenberg - The next shiur will be held on July 8th at 8:30 p.m. (note new later time) at the home of Yossi & Janet Statman, 5445 Babcock. The shiur will be given by Rabbi Rosenberg and men & women are invited to attend.(SHARZEDEK)

July 09, 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)

Our Next amazing event will take place on July 9, 2008 with a special guest speaker: Rabbi Asher Zadmehr “A powerful story of faith and survival” In early 1999, thirteen Iranian Jews were arrested and imprisoned by Iranian authorities in the city of Shiraz. Those arrested included a rabbi, community leaders and a sixteen year old boy. Eleven of the arrested were from Shiraz, two from Isfahan. While the 13 were not formally charged for well over a year, the Iranian Government accused them of spying for the “Zionist regime” and “world arrogance” - Iranian code words for Israel. Asher Zadmehr: Age 49, university English instructor, sentenced to 13 years in prison on charges of “forming illegal group and an espionage network and of cooperating with the Zionist regime.” (HELKEINU)

July 12, Shabbos

ANNOUNCING: MIDDOS FOR MARRIAGE FOR YOUNG COUPLES Starting (Jul 12), Rabbi Motti & Sharon Shenker will be organizing eight classes focusing on the biggest problem in your marriage: YOU!  Healthy relationships grow from healthy selves.  Topics include: enthusiasm, patience, self-control, and humility.  The first class will be for men on “Patience” by Rabbi Dov Heller.  (AISH)

July 20, Sunday

Special Sunday Morning Lecture with Rabbi Yitzchak Etshalom - “Crumbling Stones – Meta-history and the 17th of Tammuz” 9:00 a.m. in the Goldstein-Baim Beit Medrash. (SHARTEFILA)

Special Film Presentation: “Alone on the Ramparts” A newly released documentary about the 1948 battle for the Old City Jewish Quarter of Jerusalem. Showing at 6:30 p.m. Cost: $5. Followed by Mincha and Maariv (SHARTEFILA)

July 27, Sunday

HDC Presents: Sunday, July 27^th, 10:30am to 5pm - Rabbi Yehoshua Kohl - 4 Sessions- Based on Rabbi Lawrence Keleman’s bestselling book – “To Kindle a Soul”

818 348 4432 for more information $20 per person for ½ day- $60 per couple full day - Breakfast and lunch is included – (HDC)

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/

Things are heating up at Aish this summer!

Following his spectacular Shavuos rendezvous in LA, Rav Simcha Weinberg has agreed to teach and complete the Book of Joshua via a weekly video conference this summer.  Be a part of this epic 10-week Sunday night series for men and women.

The series begins on June 22 at 8 pm at the Aish Center.

Member participants:  $10/class or $72 for the entire series.

Non-member participants: $20/class or $180 for the entire series.

Please RSVP with Tamar at 310 278-8672 ext 305.

SEED PROGRAM

Starting right after Tisha B’Av, the Aish community is planning to host two avreichim and their wives from Rav Berkovitz’s kollel in Yerushalayim.  They will be in Los Angeles from Aug 11 through Aug 24.  We are looking for people from Aish who want to learn with them, individually or in classes.  Limited availability – first come, first served!  We are also looking for available back houses (or empty homes), cars, and dinner and Shabbos invitations for our guests.  Please contact Tamar for details or if you can help out.

ANNOUNCING: MIDDOS FOR MARRIAGE FOR YOUNG COUPLES

Starting next Shabbos (Jul 12), Rabbi Motti & Sharon Shenker will be organizing eight classes focusing on the biggest problem in your marriage: YOU!  Healthy relationships grow from healthy selves.  Topics include: enthusiasm, patience, self-control, and humility.  The first class will be for men on “Patience” by Rabbi Dov Heller.

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

ALEINU FRIENDSHIP CLUB

Enhance your child’s social skills while they have fun making lasting friends.

¨ 7 secrets to making friends

¨ Building positive self-esteem

¨ Learning to compromise

BOY’S FRIENDSHIP CLUB

Ages 6-8, 9-11 (separate groups)

Mondays, 4:15-5:00pm

June 23^rd-Aug 4^th (still time to join)

GIRL’S FRIENDSHIP CLUB

Ages 6-8, 9-11 (separate groups)

Wednesdays, 4:15-5:00pm

June 25^th – Aug 6^th (still time to join)

Facilitator:  Yocheved Gouhari, MSW

Co-Facilitator:  Abi Reiffman, MFT

Location:  8838 West Pico Blvd.

(310)247-0534 x219/ ygouhari@jfsla.org

Cost:  $200 – 7 session series

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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)

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)

Tuesday night “Shaarei Halacha” shiur w/Rav Summers at 8:30after Maariv – A Shiur on Rabbi Greenwald’s halacha sefer “Sharrei Halacha” (about everyday Halacha).  The shiurim are now available on the Anshe Emes web site at http://www.anshe.org/emessaries/audio/

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

B”H

YOU ARE WELCOME TO JOIN A UNITY GATHERING FOR WOMEN…

Hear The Inner Voice Of All Souls As One

Prayer, song, words of inspiration and Mitzvos to elevate and unite Jews worldwide

Sunday, July 6, 2008 10:30 a.m.

Hosted by the Rav-Noy’s , 428 N. Martel Ave.

View live a gathering in New York

Hear guest speakers from Israel, Brazil, and Holland

Chairperson Mrs. Miriam Swerdlov

Experience the power of women uniting worldwide!

Light refreshments will be served

There is no charge, tax- deductible sponsorships are welcome.

Sponsorships can be mailed to Bais Chana P.O. Box 480770, L.A. CA. 90048

A project of Bais Chana of California Women’s Yeshiva, in conjunction with Womens groups worldwide.

For information call Yehudit Eichenblatt 323-403-6363 or e mail BaisChanaWomen@sbcglobal.net

www.BaisChanaCa.com

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Summer 2008 Classes

Weekly Classes Offered by Bais Chana of California Women’s Yeshiva

Summer Schedule begins July 7th

Sunday

The Laws of the Bais Hamikdash

Rabbi Bukiet

9:30 a.m.

808 N. Mansfield

July 20 – Aug 3

Monday

Faith & Balance in Reality

Mrs. Yehudit

Eichenblatt

10:15 a.m.

423 N. Fuller Ave.

The Art of Education

Mrs. Chana Rochel Schusterman

11:00 a.m.

423 N. Fuller Ave.

Dance Workout

Mrs. Sara Tanz

9:00 a.m.

428 N. Martel

Tuesday

The Mystery of Marriage

Mrs. Y. Eichenblatt

10:30 a.m.

Call for location

Wednesday

Rabbi Simcha Bart

9:30 a.m.

145 N. Fuller Ave.

Everyday Halacha

Rabbi Shimon Raichik

10:30 a.m.

428 N. Martel

Friday

Dance Workout in pool

Mrs. Sara Tanz

9:00 a.m.

418 N. Fuller

Living With The Vision and Goal of Geulah

Mrs. Fruma Ita Shapiro

10:15 a.m.

418 N. Fuller

Friday Night Torah

Mrs. Sima Berkowitz

20 minutes

after candle lighting

435 N. Poinsettia Place

Join a Gimel Tamuz Worldwide Gathering of Women

Sunday July 6, 2008 10:30 a.m. at the Rav Noy’s 428 N. Martel Ave.

Celebrate the Chag Hageulah,

The Festival of Liberation of Yud Beis Tamuz

Monday, July 14^th 2008 6:30 p.m. at Shiloh’s Restaurant 8939 W. Pico Blvd

$27 dinner includes tax and tip

RSVP to baischanawomen@sbcglobal.net by July 11th

Save the Date of our 18^th Year Anniversary Banquet

Sunday morning, Vav Tishrei, October 5^th 2008

The beauty of Bais Chana classes is that they are illuminated by the inner dimensions of Chassidus which enliven the soul. The Lubavitcher Rebbe encourages all Jewish women to learn Chassidus and use its light and vitality together with women’s inherent grace and sensitivity, to bring Yiddishkeit into their home and to the homes of women whom they inspire.

These programs are made possible through your generous donations and sponsorships. Donations are tax deductible.  Please send to Bais Chana P.O. Box 480770 LA, CA 90048

This is a partial listing of classes and events, for more information call

(323) 403-6363 www.baischanaca.com 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

This Shabbat, which marks the 200th Anniversary of Rabbi Samson Rafael Hirsch, Rabbi Weil will speak about the Hirschian legacy and how Hirsch irrevocably changed the way Torah Judaism & modernity interact.  We will discuss the Hirschian controversies and its ramifications for Beth Jacob in 21st century Orthodox Judaism.  We look forward to seeing everyone at Beth Jacob for this most enlightening presentation.

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 (1^st Thur.)    Access Talmud Rabbi Mandel

12 noon (3^rd 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

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HAPPYMIN - Happy Minyan

9218 W Pico Blvd, LA 90035

(next door to Nathan’s @ the Karate Academy)

Happy Minyan Hotline / (310) 285 7777

www.happyminyan.org

Shabbat mornings 8:30am, David Sacks (before davening) on “The Handbook of Jewish Thought” by Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan, a systematic overview of the fundementals of Judaism.

Shabbat Shacharit now starts at 9:00 am instead of 9:30.

Sunday mornings, 10:30 - 11:30 am, David Sacks,

Living with G-d: Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World.

Tuesday evenings, 8:00 pm, Yedidya Blanton, “Rebbe Nachman of Breslov” and his book “Likutey Moharan.” The class is in English with Hebrew text & is free of charge. Class is held in a private home in the Pico/Robertson neighborhood. For more info call: 310.360.7945

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HATZOLAH of Los Angeles - Volunteer Emergency Medical Rescue Team

Now Serving the Hancock Park, Fairfax & Pico-Robertson Communities 24 Hours-a-day, 7 Days-a-week

Hatzolah is also set up and functioning in the North Hollywood Valley Village) & adjacent area, based in Shaarey Zedek and adjacent Shuls.

In the event of a Medical Emergency, first call 911… then call HATZOLAH’s Emergency Hotline at 1-800-933-6460

For more Information, Correspondence and Donations:

HATZOLAH of Los Angeles 302 North La Brea Avenue, #710, Los Angeles, CA 90036

Internet: http://www.hatzolah.org E-mail: mailto:info@hatzolah.org

Info Only & Fax Line: (323) 931-6453

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HDC - Hebrew Discovery Center (HDC)

19819 Ventura Blvd. Woodland Hills

(818) 348-4HDC (4432)

hdc@socal.rr.com

Rabbi Netanel Louie

HDC Presents:

Sunday, July 27^th, 10:30am to 5pm

Rabbi Yehoshua Kohl

4 Sessions

Based on Rabbi Lawrence Keleman’s bestselling book – “To Kindle a Soul”

818 348 4432 for more information

$20 per person for ½ day

$60 per couple full day

Breakfast and lunch is included

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HELKEINU - The Helkeinu Foundation

350 S. Beverly Drive, Ste 210 Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Founder, Henry Manoucheri

(310) 785-0440

Our Next amazing event will take place on July 9, 2008 with a special guest speaker: Rabbi Asher Zadmehr
“A powerful story of faith and survival”

In early 1999, thirteen Iranian Jews were arrested and imprisoned by Iranian authorities in the city of Shiraz. Those arrested included a rabbi, community leaders and a sixteen year old boy. Eleven of the arrested were from Shiraz, two from Isfahan. While the 13 were not formally charged for well over a year, the Iranian
Government accused them of spying for the “Zionist regime” and “world arrogance” - Iranian code words
for Israel. Asher Zadmehr: Age 49, university English instructor, sentenced to 13 years in prison on
charges of “forming illegal group and an espionage network and of cooperating with the Zionist regime.”
Fortunately, he is here with us today to share his story on faith.

The Farzam Residence

101 S. Swall Dr. Los Angeles 90048 ( north or 3rd street &west of Robertson)
Lecture begins at 9:00 pm followed by mingling & refreshments

$10 / $5 members

Please join us!

Helkeinu- www.Helkeinu.org

1875 Century Park East, suite 1800

Los Angeles, CA 90067
(310) 785-0440

Weekly shiur on Wednesday evenings

8:30 p.m. Refreshments

9:00 p.m. Lecture

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JCOS - Jewish Committee on Scouting

Committee Chair JCOS-West Los Angeles County Council Jeffrey Feuer (310) 338-1171  jfeuer@askcsg.com

Add your email address to our Jewish Committee email list at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WLACC-JCOS

Scouting is about developing good habits and attitudes of good citizenship, personal fitness, chesed and good middos - all in the spirit of fun. There are two Orthodox Cub Scout Packs and two Orthodox Boy Scout Troops in the Greater Los Angeles area. Boys from many local Orthodox shuls and schools join together to go on outings, go camping, learn new skills and make new friends. For further information on the Jewish Committee on scouting, join our email list by writing to Jeff Feuer at jfeuer@askcsg.com or Joyce Stein at jdrs1606@yahoo.com .

Annual Memorial Day Weekend Kinnus - Campout for Jewish Scouts in Southern California from May 23-26, 2008. Kosher food, eruv for Shabbat, Orthodox minyanim. All scouts and families invited. To join scouts and for more info on Kinnus, contact Jeff Feuer at  jfeuer@askcsg.com

Boy Scout Troop 613 (for 11-19 year old boys)

Chartering Organization: Shaarey Zedek Congregation,

12800 Chandler Blvd, Valley Village 91607.

Assistant Scoutmaster: Yakov Greiff, (818) 762-8404.

1st & 3rd Sunday of every month @ S.Z. downstairs social hall

7 p.m., boys 11-19 year old welcome.

Cub Scout Pack 613 (for 7-11 year old boys, 1st-5th graders)

Chartering Organization: Shaarey Zedek Congregation,

12800 Chandler Blvd, Valley Village 91607.

1st Sunday of every month @ SZ downstairs social hall

Contact:

Rich Sieger, Cubmaster cubmaster@pack613.org. (818) 762-7077

Michael Knopf, Recruiting Chair joinus@pack613.org

Website: go to www.pack613.org and join our yahoo group for latest updates

Boy Scout Troop 360 (for 11-19 year old boys)

Chartering Organization: Beth Jacob Congregation

Contact Jeffrey Feuer (310) 338-1171 x10

Cub Scout Pack 360 (for 7-11 year old boys)

Chartering Organization: Beth Jacob Congregation

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JEWISHWOMEN - Jewish Womens’ Events

jwomenevents@roadrunner.com

Aqua Aerobics with Susan Frend

Enjoy a 45 minute water aerobic class aimed at improving your body strength, tone, & mobility.

Day:                     4 Mondays - July 7, 14, 21, 28

Time:                    6:45-7:3OPM

Place:                   Private home in Valley Village

Cost::                   pre-registration for 4 class series $32 or $10 per class

(space is limited)

RSVP:                  Nina Broitman 818-763-7104 or jwomenevents@roadrunner.com

Susan Frend has taught gymnastics, dance & aerobic classes for many years.  She enjoys motivating others to get in shape and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

LEARNING CHALLENGES exploring educational concerns - an informational series for Adults only

June 30: 7-8:30 pm WHY IS YOUR VERY BRIGHT CHILD STRUGGLING IN SCHOOL?

RSVP required Why is tutoring not working?

(818) 620-2535 Has your recent parent/teacher conference or report card raised some concerns?

For average to bright children who struggle in school, the likely cause of their problems is weak or inefficient processing skills.

Processing skills are the backbones for learning.

The good news is that these skills can be strengthened.

Explore alternatives that work!

Speaker: Debi Yanover, Learning Specialist

JULY 2: 7-9 pm ATTENTION CHALLENGES SIMULATION

RSVP required Experience what it feels like to have Attention Challenges.

(818) 620-2535

brain-gains@sbcglobal.net

Speaker: Debi Yanover, Learning Specialist

JULY 7: 7-8 pm SOLUTIONS TO ATTENTION CHALLENGES

RSVP required When managing attention problems, the approach is not one-sided treatment for the whole person should be

(818) 620-2535 considered.

brain-gains@sbcglobal.net Not all approaches work for everyone.

Learn about the different resources available to you.

Speaker: Debi Yanover, Learning Specialist

July 14: 7-8 pm LITERACY  & TECHNOLOGY

RSVP required How to motivate your kids to communicate - written expression

Amit (818) 386-1041

fun@mediaenrichment.com Speaker: Amit Bernstein

Media Enrichment Academy

www.mediaenrichment.com

LOCATION:

Media Enrichment Academy

14245 Ventura Blvd., Suite 101

Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

parking in back and on Ventura Blvd.

PLEASE REMEMBER TO RSVP!

There is no charge for this series.

Co-sponsored by: Turning Point & Jewish Women Events

Posted below are some ongoing classes.

Monday

Emuna Exercisewith Yehudit Bell

Stretch, relax, and strengthen your body with yoga and breathing exercises while gleaning tidbits of The Garden Of Emuna.

9:30am Mondays

12629 Cumpston Street Valley Village

Rsvp Yehudit Bell

818-766-7970 $5

The Enlightened Body

Study the mystery of Jewish ritual practice as a  powerful & penetrating spiritual path. A correspondence course of classical Jewish wisdom by Sarah Yehudit Schneider.

www.astillsmallvoice.org

10:30am Mondays

12536 Burbank Blvd #4 Valley Village

Contact Devorah Barasch 818-769-7504

EMETT Study Group

Emotional Maturity Established Through Torah, a method & guide for coping positively with adversity by applying Torah values & principles with the teachings of Miriam Adahan. A study, discussion, and support group for women. Bring an EMETT handbook.

12:00pm Mondays

12752 Albers Street Valley Village

Contact Rachel Joseph 818-980-5099

Tuesday

Chassidic Philosophy with Sasha Friedman

Come explore the secrets of Jewish mysticism through stimulating discussions on Kabbalah and Chassidus.

8:30pm Tuesdays

5506 Goodland Avenue (off Albers St.) in Valley Village

Sara Morrow 818-769-5693

Wednesday

Emuna Exercise with Yehudit Bell

Stretch, relax, and strengthen your body with yoga and breathing exercises while gleaning tidbits of The Garden Of Emuna.

9:30am Wednesday

12629 Cumpston Street Valley Village

Rsvp Yehudit Bell

818-766-7970 $5

Heavenly Dance with Shulamit Rosner

Enjoy a unique combination of movement & dance for a

refreshing and relaxing session of fun. No experience needed

8:00pm Wednesdays

Toras Hashem 12422 Chandler Boulevard in Valley Village

$5 (suggested donation)

Shulamit Rosner

626-222-3678 $5

Sunday

Emuna Exercise with Yehudit Bell

Stretch, relax, and strengthen your body with yoga and breathing exercises while gleaning tidbits of The Garden Of Emuna.

9:30am Sundays

12629 Cumpston Street Valley Village

Rsvp Yehudit Bell

818-766-7970 $5

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JLE - Jewish Learning Exchange

Office:  512 N. La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA  90036

Call 323-857-0923 for all events and info

Rabbi Avrohom Czapnik, Director

www.jlela.com

Please note that all lectures and services are now held at 512 N. La Brea Ave.

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KEHYAAKOV - Kehilas Yaakov

http://www.kehilasyaakov.org/

7211 Beverly Blvd. (90036)

323-935-8572

Rabbi Gershon Bess

Shiurim

Morning Daf Yomi (Rabbi Bess) 7:55 Shabbos 7:05 Sunday 6:05 Monday-Friday

Evening Daf Yomi (Rabbi R. Deutsch) 9:00 weekdays 6:30 Shabbos

Hilchos Shabbos (Rabbi G. Bess) 6:30

Nesivas Sholom on the Parsha (Rabbi M. Dubin) 7:40 Shabbos Morning

Nesivas Shalom on Pirkei Avos (Rabbi M. Dubin) 5:30.

Chumash Shiur (Reb Ari Wasserman) 6:40

Shiur on Rambam (Rabbi (Dr.) D. Fox) 6:30

Shiur by R’ Shmuel Lebovics after the Kiddush Shabbos Morning.

Beginner and Intermediate Talmud (Rabbi G. Bess) Monday 8-9.

Beginner and Intermediate Talmud (R’ Shmuel Lebovics) Thursday 8-9

Pirush Tefilah (R’ Heshy Jacobs) Wednesday 8-8:50.

Kollel’s Womens Shiur – The Shabbos women’s Shiur sponsored by the Kollel of Los Angeles will be given by an annual summer guest speaker Rabbi Mendlowitz at Shaarei Tefilla at 5:00pm.

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KernKehilla - Jewish Tehachapi

New Torah community information

90 minutes/miles from 14/5

Healthy, Serene, Affordable

‘Learn More’

Kern Kehilla with Rabbi Dov Yitzchak Neal

Weekly:

Wed 4:00 Youth learning, ages 3-12

Wed 5:00 Parsha Preview

Sunday 10:00 Tour De’ Techapi: Daven, Hike, Discuss Torah, Picnic, child friendly.

Bid in on nice property for use as Torah Retreat, partners sought.

For more information:

Roger M. 310-948-5137 / kernkehilla@wildblue.net

http://pearlmancta.com/kerncountykehilla.htm

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LAJE_MISC - Los Angeles Jewish Events - Misc Events

A shiur this Friday by Rav Sauer at the LA Kollel (south side of Beverly, a few blocks west of La Brea, across from Rabbi Bess’ shul).

July 4^th, 2008, 10AM at LA Kollel

R’ Nachum Sauer Sh”lita

Halachos of ???? ???

Inviting a non-frum Jew over for a Shabbos meal

Giving food to a non-frum Jew

Renting:  Store to a non-frum Jew If open on Shabbos

Wedding Hall where there will be mixed dancing

Selling clothes that might contain Shatnez

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LAPIRC - The L.A. Pro Israel Rally Committee

Suzanne Davidson  818-395-0414

suzannedavidson18@ca.rr.com

www.la4israel.com

We are raising $ for families of Sderot.

Make out checks to:

JNF - Dderot Media Centre

Send to

Suzanne Davidson

412 S. Willaman Dr. #509

L.A. CA 90048

www.la4israel.com

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LEILTORAH - Leil Torah

420 Doheny Road (Hirt home)

1 block north of Sunset, off Hilcrest (310) 274-0143.

The Greater Los Angeles Community presents the City-Wide Leil Torah for men and women

(in memory of Lil Levin A”H)

An ongoing series of intimate evenings filled with learning and discussion

Location 420 Doheny Road – Home of Sam and Diana Hirt, 1 block no of Sunset off Hillcrest

310.274.0143

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LINK - Los Angeles Intercommunity Kollel

310-470-5465 (LINK)

link@linkla.org

www.linkla.org

10523 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90025

This Independence Day weekend,  Link together with Anshe Emes, is proud to present:

Women’s Seminary for a Half Day

Sunday, July 6^th

Textual Study w/Dr Rachel Freedland

“Parshas Balak – Bilam’s Blessed Curse”

9:15am – 9:45am Complimentary Breakfast

9:45am to 12:30pm Directed Chavrusa Learning and Shiur by Dr Rachel Freedland

RSVP Is a MUST

Contact Rabbi Eli Stern @ 310 470 5465 or estern@linkla.org

Special Location:

Anshe Emes Synagogue

1490 So Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles (So of Pico)

Check out our new classes!

Don’t forget to sign up for The Kollel Institute. 310-470-LINK www.linkla.org

Except for The Kollel Institute, LINK classes are free of charge. Our classes are open to all Jewish men and women, regardless of background. Unless otherwise indicated, all classes take place at LINK.

5 Secrets to Permanent Weight – Tuesday, May 13

Do you want to learn how you can fulfill the mitzvah of caring for yourself?
Come join us for a FREE lecture on 5 Secrets to Permanent Weight Loss on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 from 7-8:15pm at Westwood Kehilla.  Sponsored by Westwood Kehilla & LINK.  Guest Speaker: John G. Sherman, D.C., D.I.B.A.K.  For more information please call 310-273-1440.

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)

SUNDAY

7 am Gemara In Your Kup
Get your morning started off right. Join the 15-20 men who have already begun to acquire the skills necessary to navigate the vast sea of knowledge contained in the Talmud - the most fascinating text ever compiled. No previous Talmudic experience required. Rabbi Daniel Weinstock

7:30 am Daf Yomi
Complete the entire Talmud in 7 ½ years, one page at a time. Rabbi Mordechai Lebhar

8:15am Sunday Morning Minyan

9:15 am Kollel Yom Rishon
Choose from one of these great classes. Includes bagel and lox breakfast!

Journey Into Talmud

Plumb the depths of advanced Talmudic analysis with the classic commentaries (Tractate Sotah) - preceded by 15 minutes of Mishna Study. Rabbi Asher Brander

The Art Of Jewish Speech

Master the laws of Loshon Hora (avoiding gossip) by studying the classic text of the Chofetz Chaim. Rabbi Eli Stern

Kabbalistic World View

Uncover the mystical secrets of creation and of the universe using the classic works of Rabbi Yitzchak Isaac Chaver. Rabbi Lebhar

Divine Connections

Explore how we can get close to G-d through mastering the techniques of Divine Service. Based on the classic work “Duties of the Heart”. Rabbi Weinstock

MONDAY

5:45 am Gemara In Your Kup See Sunday for description

8 am Contemporary Issues
In conjunction with the Westwood Kehilla
Start your day off right with a thought-provoking, contemporary Jewish issues class that touches upon the heart and mind. Located at Irell and Manella, 1800 Avenue of the Stars, 9th Floor. Call for more details. W/Rabbi Brander

8 am Daf Yomi See Sunday for description.

8 pm Not Just Chumash And Rashi
Buckle up as Rabbi Asher Brander takes you on a thrilling intellectual journey. Discover the most popular weekly Torah portion class in L.A.! Rabbi Brander uses primary sources such as Rashi and the Ramban, as well as Midrash and contemporary commentaries, to access the richness and depth of the weekly Torah portion. (In conjunction with Westwood Kehilla.) Rabbi Brander

New! 8pm Night of Torah Learning and Basketball
Located at and in conjunction with JEM, 9930 Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly HIlls 90212
Are you 18 - 22 years old? Join LINK and JEM for a night of Torah and basketball at the new JEM CENTER (the former YMCA) and be inspired by R. Weinstock and R. Illulian on and off the court. Chavrusa learning - 8 - 8:50pm, Maariv - 8:50pm, Basketball - 9pm
Rabbi Weinstock and Rabbi Illulian

New! 9:10 pm Laws Of Brachos
Do you know who, what, when, where, why, and how to say a bracha?

Delve into the beauty of giving thanks to the Almighty.
Rabbi Shimon Abramczik

9:00pm Ma’ariv (M-Th)

New! 9:10 pm Laws Of Kashrus
Master the details and the general principles of creating and maintaining a kosher home, as well as a survival guide to keeping kosher outside the home. Rabbi Shimon Abramczik

TUESDAY

5:45 am Gemara In Your Kup
See Sunday for description

8 am Daf Yomi
See Sunday for description

6:45 pm TLC
TLC (Torah Learning for Collegiates) Women is a program of LINK for college-age women (18-25). TLC offers wonderful, inspiring classes on relationship issues, character development, holidays and Halacha. Given by some of the leading Torah teachers in LA. Coordinated by Mrs. Sarah Gertel. Meets at YULA Boys School, 9760 W Pico Blvd. For more information, contact Dr. Marilyn Greenberg (310)309-7860. Go to www.welovetlc.org

8 pm Beginner’s Gemara
Tuesdays and Thursdays
This course is specially designed for the student with little or no experience with Talmudic study. Based on the proven technique developed for Gemara In Your Kup, emphasis will be placed on translation, structure and logic patterns that make up the Talmudic dialogue. Rabbi Abramczik

8 pm La Beaute De La Torah (in French)
Rabbi Lebhar

New! 8 pm The Real Secret
Discover the Jewish response to the phenomena described in the best-selling book, The Secret, in this new series starting Tuesday, May 13. Rabbi Stern

9:00pm Ma’ariv (M-Th)

WEDNESDAY

5:45 Gemara In Your Kup
See Sunday for description

8 am Daf Yomi
See Sunday for description

8:00 – 8:30 pm  Mesilat Yesharim: Path of the Just

Women Only

8-8:30pm – Mesilat Yesharim: Path of the Just

CAN YOU SPARE 30 MINS THAT POTENTIALLY WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE?

Rabbi Weinstock will continue teaching on how to get closer to G-d through the study of HaRav Moshe Chaim Luzzato’s classic work.

9 pm Words Of Prayer
The Meaning Behind The Words We Pray Explore the meaning, significance and symbolism of the inspiring words we pray throughout the year. Learn in the warmth of a private home. Women only. Call 310.470.LINK (5465) for address. Mrs. Huvi Abramczik

THURSDAY

5:45 am Gemara In Your Kup
See Sunday for description

8 am Daf Yomi
See Sunday for description

8 pm Beginner’s Gemara
See Tuesday for description

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 Stern

9:00pm Ma’ariv (M-Th)

FRIDAYS

5:45 am Gemara In Your Kup
See Sunday for description

8 am Daf Yomi
See Sunday for description

SATURDAYS (SHABBOS)

7:45 am Daf Yomi
See Sunday for description

Avos U’Banim (45 minutes before Mincha)
A Joint Program with Westwood Kehilla
Take the opportunity to connect and learn Torah with your child.  Every Shabbos for 10 weeks starting May 10th.  There will be prizes every week as well as a Grand prize rewarded at the end.

ROSH CHODESH

12:30 pm Lunch And Learn
Explore some of the most fascinating and vexing legal and moral dilemmas that confront Jews in the 21st Century workplace. Lunch provided. Meets the first day of each Hebrew month. Call (310) 470-LINK for exact location. Rabbi Lebhar

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MerkazKollel – Merkaz Hatorah Community Kollel

We would like to wish a warm welcome to the families who have joined the new

Merkaz Hatorah Community Kollel, under the leadership of Rabbi Boruch Y. Gradon.

The Kollel is currently learning and giving Shiurim in the Eisensat Bais Hamedrash at Beth Jacob Congregation.

The Kollel members have three separate learning sessions per day with Minchah at 2.30pm and Maariv at 9.45pm and a program for the community at night between 8.00 and 9.00pm. We wish them much hatzlachah in all their endeavors

New in Pico Robertson - Kollel Mincha!

First there was Kollel Boker, then Kollel Erev, now there final piece in the puzzle is available in the Pico Robertson area. Kollel Mincha, each day at Rabbi Gradon’s Mercaz Hatorah Kollel (located in the Beis Medresh of Beth Jacob ). Mincha at 2:30 p.m. , followed by learning seder of 2 halachos in the mishna brura.

An email explaining the halachos and the sources is provided, and chavrusos are strongly encouraged to learn them directly from the source. Additional learning available as needed.  Future funding for participants may be a possiblity, and I will be looking into that as time goes on. Contact: Rabbi David Ordan at rabbiordan@gmail.com 310.770.0751

Davening Times

Shacharis:  M-F  at 6:25AM,  Shabbos at 8:00AM (Shabbos only they daven at Hillel)

Mincha:  S-F at 2:30PM

Maariv:  S-Th at 9:45PM

Thursday evenings following Maariv at 9:45pm is a Parsha shiur with Rabbi Gradon

Rabbi Yair Apter, member of the new Mercaz Hatorah Kollel will be giving a Shiur 30 Min. before Mincha every Shabbos afternoon.

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MogenDavid - Congregation Mogen David

9717 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90035

Phone: 310.556.5609/Fax 310.556.8475

http://www.mogen-david.org

Rabbi Gabriel Elias

ADULT EDUCATION CLASSES

MON. & WED  (Weekly)…………8:00 p.m.

Gemara & Sushi Class in memory of Jack E. Gindi

w/ R’ Moses, Late Maariv, after class 8:50 p.m.

TUESDAY (weekly)

Computer Class w/ Phil Seelig 10:30 a.m.

TUESDAY (Weekly)

Community Men’s Choir w/ Cantor Sam Cohen 7:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY (Weekly)

Class w/ Young Families – R’ Elias 8:00 p.m.

THURSDAY (Weekly)

Parashat HaShavua w/R’ Elias 8:00-9:00 p.m.

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NCSY - West Coast NCSY

Regional Office

9831 W. Pico Blvd., Suite 101, Los Angeles, CA 90035

(310) 229-9000, ext 2 / fax (310) 229-9008

www.westcoastncsy.org

Rabbi Steve Burg, Director, email: burg@jsu.org

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OU - Orthodox Union - West Coast

9831 W. Pico Blvd., LA 90035

(310) 229-9000 Ext. 200    (310) 229-9011 FAX

Rabbi Alan Kalinsky, West Coast Director

email: westcoast@ou.org

http://www.ou.org

www.ouwestcoast.org

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PJC - Pacific Jewish Center “The Shul on the Beach”

505 Ocean Front Walk, Venice Beach

PJC Beis Midrash & Office & MAILING ADDRESS -

726 Rose Avenue, Venice , CA 90291

WWW.PJCENTER.COM

PJC Office Phone: 310 392 8749

info@pjcenter.com

Women’s class on Shmuel taught by Geri Weiner of Netivot, The class is text based – but accessible to all levels. Monday afternoons at 3:00 at the PJC Beis Medrash.

Gemorrah shiur (Talmud Study) with Rabbi Mechi Blau, Principal of Toras Emes, Tuesday evenings, 7:30 at the PJC Beis Medrash.

In addition on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 there is a student-run review session for those who missed class or want to strengthen their understanding of the material. Ma’ariv minyan.

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RZLA - Religious Zionists of Los Angeles

9595 Wilshire Boulevard - Suite 502

Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Telephone: (310) 274-6657 / Fax: (310) 274-4272

Email: rzlanews@aol.com / sberber804@aol.com

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SHARTEFILA - Congregation Shaarei Tefila

7269 Beverly Blvd. (at Poinsettia Pl.) - Los Angeles 90036

323 \ 938-7147

Office hours: M-F 9-12

NEW WEBSITE: http://www.shaareitefila.org

Rabbi Nachum Kosofsky

July 20^th, 2008 (17^th of Tammuz)

Special Sunday Morning Lecture with Rabbi Yitzchak Etshalom
“Crumbling Stones – Meta-history and the 17th of Tammuz”
9:00 a.m. in the Goldstein-Baim Beit Medrash.

Special Film Presentation: “Alone on the Ramparts”
A newly released documentary about the 1948 battle for the Old City Jewish Quarter of Jerusalem. Showing at 6:30 p.m. Cost: $5. Followed by Mincha and Maariv.

SHAAREI TEFILA CLASSES
• Ein Yaakov with Rabbi Izchak Kin, half-hour before Mincha in the Goldstein-Baim Beit Medrash (daily).
• Gemora Shiur (Tractate Sukkah): Sunday evenings at 8:00 p.m., with Rabbi Kosofsky in the Goldstein-Baim Beit Medrash.
• Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Kosofsky in Kanner Hall. A weekly get together with lunch and Torah study every Tuesday at 12 noon.
• Rambam’s Mishnah Torah (Sefer Zemanim):  Wednesday evenings at 8:00 p.m., with Rabbi Kosofsky in the Goldstein-Baim Beit Medrash.
• Women’s Shiur, every Shabbat afternoon in the Goldstein-Baim Beit Medrash. Sponsored by the Kollel Sisterhood.
• Mishneh Berurah (Hilchot Shabbat) with Rabbi Kosofsky Shabbat afternoon before Mincha in the Main Sanctuary.

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SHARZEDEK - Shaarey Zedek

12800 Chandler Blvd., Valley Village, CA 91607

Phone 818-763-0560 / Fax 818-763-8215

http://www.valleyshul.com

ROSH CHODESH SHIUR WITH  RABBI ROSENBERG
The next shiur will be held on July 8th at 8:30 p.m. (note new later time) at the home of Yossi & Janet Statman, 5445 Babcock. The shiur will be given by Rabbi Rosenberg and men & women are invited to attend.

RAISING A JEWISH CHILD
A four-week parenting class based on the Rabbi Kelemen’s class of Rev Wolbe’s classic work, “Planting and Building”. As Rev Wolbe says, “Chinuch is a task that parents naturally long to perform, but today few people realize that chinuch of children is an art that requires study and attentiveness.”

Don’t miss this opportunity to become the parent you want to be. Thursday mornings: 10:30-11:30 a.m., July 24, 31, August 7 and 14 at Shaarey Zedek. Cost: Shaarey Zedek members free, non-members $75. Given by Mrs. Irine Schweitzer, LCSW, who has been in Rabbi Kelemen’s shiur for the past year, and teaches parenting classes as part of her private practice. To reserve a space and for further information please contact: Irine Schweitzer at irine@pacbell.net

Here are the weekly classes:

Rabbi Jonathan Rosenberg Minchas Chinuch for Men, Wednesdays 8:30 PM at the home of Michael Teichman.

Rabbi Maza – Rambam 7:30 am downstairs

Rabbi Stulberger’s Weekly Shabbos Class for Men on Mussar: 10:30 a.m. at the Samuels’, 12607 Cumpston.

Rabbi Lintz Halacha: Shabbos, 10:15 a.m. Shul downstairs

Rabbi Edelstein Rav Dessler for Men: Shabbos, 10:30 a.m. Kollel Room

Rabbi Shlomo Rosenberg’s Daf Yomi Monday through Friday 6-6:45 a.m. Sat. and Sun. 7:15-8:00 a.m. at SZ.

Rabbi Edelstein Mussar Shiur for Men; 8pm Sundays upstairs SZ

Rabbi Edelstein Intermediate Talmud for Men: 8:30 p.m. Mondays upstairs SZ

Rabbi Edelstein Advanced Talmud for Men: 8:30 p.m. Tues. & Thurs. upstairs SZ

Rabbi Eidlitz Igrot Moshe Shiur for Men, 8:30pm Monday eves Emek Beis Medresh

Ongoing Shiurim For Women

Rabbi Jonathan Rosenberg’s Navi Shiur for Women: at 8 p.m. Monday evenings, Shaarey Zedek

Mrs. Grossman Weekly Shiur-1 hr. Parsha for women, fluency in Ivrit recommended-VTHS Girl’s School– 12003 Riverside Drive-Wed. 12:55 PM sharp

Tehillim for Women Levinger’s 12746 Albers St. 4:30 p.m. Shabbos

Netivot Classes for Women, at the home of Janet Statman

Melachim Bais-9-10:15 a.m. please call Irine Schweitzer at 818 509-1642.

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TLC (Torah Learning for Collegiates)

TLC (Torah Learning for Collegiates) Women is a program for college-age women (18-28).

TLC offers wonderful, inspiring classes on relationship issues, character development, holidays and Halacha.

Coordinated by Mrs. Sarah Gertel, TLC meets at YULA Boys School,

9760 Pico Blvd. For more information, contact Marilyn Greenberg

via email at maril.joy@verizon.net

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TORAHOHR - Torah Ohr

7200 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles

Rabby Elyahu Kin

mail@torahohr.org

‘Jewish Mysticism 101′

Rabbi Kin’s popular Wednesday evening lecture series will begin discussing the in depth secrets of the metaphysical based on the kabbala, Talmud and Jewish philosophy.   Topics of discussion will focus on:

· Astrology-Mazal; How it impacts our lives, relationships and destiny.

·     Soulmates; Who is our true soulmate?

·     Reincarnation; Being in touch with the rebirth of our souls, to fulfill our lives’ missions.

·     Dreams; Information Cosmo-Superhighway

Meaningful vs. Meaningless.

Every Wednesday 8:45 PM at Torah Ohr

The presentation will be audio-visual and multi-media.

Followed by a lively Q & A session and refreshments

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TORHASHEM - Toras Hashem

12422 Chandler Blvd, Valley Village 91607

(818) 980-6934

TorasHashem18@aol.com

www.torashashem.org

Rabbi Zvi Block

Weekly Shiurim

SHABBOS LAWS Shabbos 8:00 AM Chabura

EIN YAAKOV Shabbos 4:30 PM Rabbi Rosenberg

MITZVOS Sunday 10:00 AM Rabbi Block

GEMORAH BEITZA Sunday 9:00 AM & Thursday 8:30 PM Rabbi Rosenberg

HEBREW READING Sunday 9:00 AM $10 charge Rabbi Sholom Morgan

JEWISH IDEA Wed. 12:30 PM Lunch & Learn (call shul for location)

TZNIUS LAWS Wed. 7:45 PM For Women only

DA’AS TEVUNOS Tuesday 8:30 PM Rabbi Rosenberg

PARSHAS HASHAVUA Thursday 7:30 PM Rabbi Block

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WSTWDKEH - Westwood Kehilla

10523 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025

Phone: 310-441-5288 Fax: 310-441-5287

http://www.kehilla.org

Rabbi Asher Brander (Rabbi@Kehilla.org)

Sunday - Friday: The Best Part of Waking Up Is Gemara In Your Kup!

Did you know that LINK has an active learning program for men six mornings a week on Sundays at 7:00 AM and Mon through Fri at 5:45 AM? If you’ve been wanting to develop your textual & conceptual skills in the study of Talmud, call us today to learn more & to join this free program, called Gemara In Your Kup. Call or email Rabbi Asher Brander at rabbi@kehilla.org or @ (310) 441-5288 x21 for information and for placement in one of our three groups. Come find out why 25 men sacrifice their sleep for the joy of mastering the Talmud!

Sundays @ 9:15 AM : Kollel Yom Rishon

Individualized learning with the Kollel scholars: one-on-one (or one-on-two or three).

Mondays @ 8:00 PM : Not-Just Chumash & Rashi Join the dozens who come each week to enjoy the Rabbi Brander’s inspirational review of the weekly portion. An hour of analysis with special focus on Rashi, the 11th century dean of Torah commentators. Experience the stories and depth in this weekly offering.

Wednesdays @ 8:00 PM: Partners in Torah

One of the true highlights of the LINK learning schedule is the weekly Partners in Torah — a great hour of one on one learning with peers and faculty rabbis. This energetic hour captures the culture of the classical Yeshiva study style and engrosses you in a common energy of love for learning. Our popular Wednesday night study session brings more than 50 people together in lively textual learning in a classical Beis Midrash setting. For people of all backgrounds and levels,this is the perfect place to find answers to your questions

and gain new study skills in one-on-one learning and small groups. Open to women and men, this is the greatest opportunity to pursue your interest as we are happy to cater a study plan specific for you. It’s like having a workout buddy or personal trainer for your soul. Study groups are also available, such as Talmud Study with Rabbi Brander or Profit from the Prophets with Batyah Brander.

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YAVNEH - Kehillat Yavneh

5353 W. Third Street, Los Angeles, CA 90020

323.931.5808 Main Number / 323.931-5818 Fax

Jill Hanks at 323/931-5808 x110 or

jhanks@yha.org for more information.

All Events and Shiurim at Kehillat Yavneh,

5353 W. 3rd St.L.A. 90020, unless otherwise noted.

For more information please call 323-931-5808, ext 110.

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YICC - Young Israel of Century City

9317 W. Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035

310-273-6954 Phone / 310-273-7103 Fax

web site : http://www.yicc.org

email : shuloffice@yicc.org

Rabbi Elazar Muskin

YICC YOUTH FAMILY LEARNING PROGRAM

Shabbat Afternoon July 12, 2008

From: 6:15-7:30

For: All parents and their kids.

Come for the Sweetest things in the world:

Candy and Torah!

Bring your kids to learn, eat and win prizes in the raffle.

This is for all age groups. Parents will be learning with their kids. Yitzy Katz  and other counselors will be there learning with kids whose parents are not there. There will be a packet to learn with if you do not come with anything of your own.

This will take place in the Youth Annex and everyone is invited to Mincha and Seudat Shlishit following the program.

Adult Education at YICC

(all classes at YICC, unless otherwise indicated)

SUNDAY

Talmud with Rabbi Dr. David Fox 8:45 am

MONDAY

Lunch, Learn & Mincha, @ Teichman Enterprises, 6100 Bandini Blvd., 12:30 pm

Laws of Shabbat with Rabbi Jason Weiner

TUESDAY

YICC Women’s Tehillim Group for Cholim, call for location 8:00 pm

Talmud class with Rabbi Muskin (at Fred Schlesinger’s, 1165 S Rodeo Dr) 8:30pm

WEDNESDAY

Sefer HaChinuch, with Rabbi Langer @ Marty Pollack’s, 1458 S. Beverwil Dr. 8:30 pm

Chumash Rashi for men and women with Rabbi Muskin 8:00pm

Chumash Rashi for women with Rabbi Muskin (in conjunction with Netivot) 9:30am

DAILY

Daf Yomi, with Rabbi Yitzchak Etshalom, 6:45 - 7:45 am

SHABBAT

Daf Yomi, with Rabbi Yitzchak Etshalom, 8:45 am

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YIHP - Young Israel of Hancock Park

www.yihp.org

225 S. La Brea Avenue

323-931-4030

Rabbi Yakov Krause

Weekly schedule

Shacharis

Weekdays: First Minyan 6:25am (6:15am Mon, Thurs., Rosh Chodesh)

Second Minyan 7am

Shabbos: First Minyan 7:30am

Second Minyan 9am

Shiurim:

Daf Yomi

Weekday: Morning: 30 minutes before first minyan (Rav Krause)

Evening: 9pm (Dr. Ernie Agatstein)

Shabbos: Fall/Winter: after Havdala

Spring/Summer: 1 ½ hours before Mincha

Parsha Shiur 8:15am Shabbos morning

Pirkei Avos/Mishlei 30 minutes before Mincha, Shabbos afternoon

Navi/Philosophy Wednesday, 8pm (Rabbi Baruch Zheutlin)

Halacha Tuesday, 8pm (David Zeffren)

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YIV/TLC - Young Israel of Venice / Torah Learning Center

Rabbi Zvi B. Hollander

E-Mail: youngisraelofvenicetlc@yahoo.com

Thursday nites 9:30pm Sefas Emes on the Parasha

Shabbos hospitality available, call the shul

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YOLA - Yeshiva of Los Angeles (YOLA)

Rabbi Daniel A Gramma

310 203 3197

yeshivarabbi@juno.com

Davening Times

Daily Shacharis: 8:00 am (Sefardic minyan available during school year.)

Daily Mincha/Maariv: Approx. 15 min . before shkia

Mon- Thu. Mincha at 2:30 pm - during school year

Daily Maariv: 10:00 pm

There is a new 6:00 pm Maariv, Monday through Thursday evenings at YOLA

Tue. & Thu. : 7:40 pm (during school year)

Shabbat: Fri. Mincha: 5 min after candle lighting

Shacharit: 8:30 am

Mincha: Approx 30-35 min. before sunset

Maariv: 42 min. after Sunset

Yola Kollel Erev

Sun Night through Thur Night, every evening (and Sun morning) from 8pm to 10pm.

Daily:

Amud Yomi : 9-10 pm w/ R’ Beckerman

Daf Yomi (M-Th) 9-10 pm w/R’Furman (see Sun. scdl)

Sunday:

Daf Yomi: 7:00am - 8:00 am w/R’ Furman

‘Reb Moshe Says’: 8:45 am - 9:15 am. A NEW shiur w/ R’ Grama based on the responsa of Reb Moshe Feinstein, z’l. Rm117

Monday:

Gemara; Skills Based: 9 - 10 pm w/ R’ Niehaus

Gemara: Intermediate: 8 - 9 pm w/ R’ Klein

Halacha Chabura: 9 - 10 pm w/ R’ Sauer

Wednesday:

College Night: 9:00 pm - 10 pm. A NEW gemora shiur for college aged, a older, guys w/ R’ Grama. Rm 117

Gemara Intermediate: 9-10 pm w/ R’ Klein

Thursday:

Gemara, Advanced: 8 - 9:30 pm w/ R’ Sauer

Parsha & Cholent: 10:15 - 10:45 pm w/ R’ Brander

Daily Tefilla Schedule:

Shacharit: 8: am, Ashkenazic & Sefardic Minyanim (sun. no sefardic minyan)

Mincha: M-Th. 2:30 Ashkenazic & Sefardic Minyanim (based on school scdl)

To confirm call 310 203 3180/90

S- Thu. Mincha & Maariv Minyan, approx. 15 min. before sunset in Sefardic Beit Kenesset

Arvit: S- Thu. 10:00 pm

Friday Night: Year-Round Mincha: 5 min. after candle lighting

Shabbat: Shacharit: 8:30 am

Mincha: approx. 35 min before sunset

Arvit: 42 min. after sunset