Arbeter Ring Weekly News

Tue Aug 5 15:57:01 EDT 2008

Weekly E-briv of the Arbeter Ring


      The E-briv: Weekly Newsletter of 
      The Southern California Arbeter Ring (Workmen's Circle)


      E-mail us:  circle at circlesocal.org
      All events at The Arbeter Ring (Workmen's Circle)
      1525 S. Robertson Blvd. LA CA 90035
      unless otherwise noted  August 5, 2008 
        
      Sunday, August 10 @ 2 pm
      Far Yugnt/For Youth:
      The Yiddish Songbook of S. Polonski

      Soviet Jewish composer S. Polonski contributed two or three well-known items to the Yiddish repertoire, but now an audience in Los Angeles will have the opportunity to hear his entire songbook written for Yiddish-speaking schoolchildren in the Soviet Union, published in 1931. 

      This performance by the Mit Gezang Yiddish Chorus of the Arbeter Ring/Workmen's Circle (Kathryn Rowe, director) and soloists including Fran Chalin, Ruthy Seid, Ruth Judkowitz, Rita Hall, and Eric Gordon, is considered a world premiere recital. The existence of such music attests to the fact that for a brief time Yiddish culture was valued as one component of the larger emerging Soviet communal life in the pre-World War II era.

      Fifty-six years ago, on August 12, 1952, the Soviet régime of Joseph Stalin executed fourteen prominent Yiddish writers and Jewish communal officials in an attempt to wipe out Jewish culture.  As we have done for many years, our Committee to Commemorate Soviet Yiddish Writers, a coalition of secular Jewish organizations in the Los Angeles area, gathers to commemorate these events.  This unique afternoon program will be in Yiddish and English.

      Admission will be free and open to the public (donations accepted). Reservations not required. Light refreshments will be served. 


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      Sunday, September 7, 3-5 pm
      Simkhes and Struggles: Opening Reception for Nomi Silverman's The Shepard Cycle

      Artist Nomi Silverman's powerful etchings and drawings commemorate the 10th anniversary of the murder of Matthew Shepard, a gay University of Wyoming student. Currently in California, the struggle for LGBT civil rights continues as we both celebrate the recent legalization of same-sex marriage and prepare to battle a November ballot initiative to reverse this historic victory. A Shenere Velt Gallery, together with Temple Beth Chayim Chadashim host the reception with Nomi Silverman. Join us for live music and wedding cake. A portion of all works sold will go directly to fight Proposition 8.


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      Join the Arbeter Ring for 
      Rosh hashone and Yom kipur!

      Rosh Hashone: Tuesday, Sept. 30 @ 3 pm
      Yom Kipur: Thursday, Oct. 9 at 3 pm

      Kol nidre will be held the evening of Wednesday, October 8 together with The Sholem Community, location TBA.

      The Arbeter Ring programs are thoughtful and meaningful responses to the spirit of the season. Participants reflect on the achievements as well as the shortcomings of the past year, and look forward with renewed hope for a year of understanding, justice and peace. Join us for an experience of fellowship and contemplation in harmony with your values.


     In This Issue:

      . This month @ WC/AR
      . Elsewhere in LA 
      . Learn More/Get Involved
      ° Read our newsletter online
      ° Zing with Arbeter Ring! 
     
      In A Shenere Velt Gallery


      Los Obreros de Tony Ortega: Community, Culture and Work
      July 19 - August 29

      Beautiful and affordably priced prints available!


      Save the Date!
      Sunday, December 7th
      Traditions of Change: Awards Celebration and Gala Concert
       with Yale Strom, Elizabeth Schwartz & Hot Pstromi!
      Reception 1:30-2:30 pm, 
      Program @ 2:30 pm
      Unitarian Universalist Church 
      of Studio City
      Honoring: Rabbi Leonard Beerman, 
      Yale Strom & Elizabeth Schwartz, 
      and Kirsten Cowan
      Not to be missed! E-mail Sandra Kapin awards at circlesocal.org for advance sponsorship opportunities and ticket packages! Reserve by August 15 to have your name on the invitation! 
      Every Week @ Arbeter Ring!: 
      Zing with the Ring! Our two choruses, Mit Gezang Yiddish Chorus and Voices of Conscience Social Action chorus meet alternate Monday evenings.
      Monday, August 11, 7:30 pm: Mit Gezang Yiddish Chorus
      Monday, August 4, 7:30 pm: Voices of Conscience Social Action Chorus
      More about our choruses...
     
      Elsewhere in LA

      Discount Shows for friends of WC/AR!
      August 5, 8 pm. Emily Levine's Five Easy Steps to Metaphysical Fitness: They Actually Work! "Go see Emily Levine at the risk of blowing your mind, splitting your sides, and exiting a better person," says Norman Lear.  Tickets $25 ($10 off if you RSVP and mention WC). August 27, 6 & 8:30 pm. Acclaimed jazz pianist and witty songwriter Dave Frishberg, of whom the New York Times says: "Scathingly funny. Equaled only by Sondheim." Tickets are $35 ($10 off if you RSVP and mention WC). Both events at Steinway Hall @ Fields Pianos,  12121 W. Pico Blvd (1 door W. of Bundy). RSVP to Jeannine Frank @ (310) 471-3979 or Jeannine at FrankEntertainment.com

      A new JewsOnFirst.org video, Pastor John Hagee: A Preoccupation With the Jews. Featuring Arbeter Ring life member Rabbi Haim Beliak!  Hagee heads Christians United for Israel (CUFI), a leading Christian Zionist organization, and as its leader enjoys the support of major Jewish organizations.Watch the video here. 

     
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