Arbeter Ring Weekly News

Tue Jul 29 17:37:13 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  July 29, 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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      Call for Artists!

      RU Evolved? Artists Reflect on Darwin @ 200
      January 11 - February 27, 2009

      February 12, 2009 will mark Charles Darwin's 200th birthday. The year 2009 also marks the 150th anniversary of the publication of his seminal work, On the Origin of Species (1859). Anticipating an outpouring of worldwide Darwin observances, we ask artists to consider the meaning of his life and work and reveal to us any suitable historical or contemporary insights. Deadline for submissions is October 24, 2008.
      Full details and prospectus on our website.


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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! 
      Every Week @ Arbter 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...
     

      The Arbeter Ring now has The Sami Rohr Library of Recorded Yiddish Books available for our members to borrow. Complete information on the titles, and audio samples, can be found at The Yiddish Book Center

      Only members may borrow the audio books: if you are not a member, join today!
     
      Elsewhere in LA

      AARP Hosts Town Hall Forum with Congressman Henry Waxman.  Discuss the state of health care and long-term financial security. Wednesday, August 6,  6:30 pm, Westside Jewish Community Center, 5870 West Olympic Blvd., LA. RSVP to (877) 926-8300.
"ART AND ADVOCACY" brings the biting political and social commentary of Arbeter Ring member Sheila Pinkel, Mariona Barkus, and Joe Ravetz to the Platt/Borstein Galleries of American Jewish University, located at 15600 Mulholland Drive in Bel Air. The exhibit will be on display from August 17th through November 23rd. Reception, Sunday, August 17, 3-5 pm. Gallery hours are Sunday through Thursday 10 to 4 pm., Friday 10 to 2 pm. Parking is free. For more info call (310) 476-9777, ext. 201 or visit www.ajula.edu.
     

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