Conejo Fall 2019

CONEJO JEWISH ACADEMY

Fall Semester

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A MESSAGE FROM RABBI LORD JONATHAN SACKS Wherever Jews are, there you will find a direct personal emissary of the Lubavitcher Rebbe. And there you will see him or her reaching out to Jews and rekindling the flame of Jewish life. Chabad went and still goes everywhere.

Under the Rebbe, Chabad recognized no boundaries.

up in flames. And I have often asked myself, what did he feel—he who cared so much?

What did he feel about the destruction of one third of our Jewish people, including one and a half million children, Jewish children who never tasted sin?

And I have often asked myself, why?

What drove the Lubavitcher Rebbe? Was it perhaps that extraordinary statement of the Baal Shem Tov, "Every single Jew is a letter in the Torah scroll. And just as a Torah scroll is invalid if one letter is obliterated or missing, so the Jewish people, which is a living Torah scroll, is invalid if one Jew is missing. I go around restoring Jews to their place in the Torah." Was it that image that drove him?

love... as Jews had once

Was the life work of the Lubavitcher Rebbe nothing less than a recreation in a secular world of the early days of the Chasidic movement itself, when, as the Lubavitcher Rebbe himself put it, that the task of Chasidism was to wake the Jewish people from its spiritual sleep?

Or was it something else? Was it perhaps that the Lubavitcher Rebbe lived through the black hole of Jewish history—the holocaust. He had seen his whole world, that world of Eastern European Jewry, go

Chasidus uses a very powerful, highly charged word from Kabbalah, tikkun --which means to mend this fractured world. How could you mend a fracture so

Would it be possible to search out every Jew in been searched out and hunted down in hate? deep, such a hole in the heart of humanity?

Maybe, just maybe, the Lubavitcher Rebbe had undertaken the most daring spiritual initiative ever undertaken in the history of humanity. Would it be possible to search out every Jew in love as Jews had once been searched out and hunted down in hate, and was this the only possible tikkun--the only possible mending of a post-Holocaust world.

Who can say? All we know for sure is that there are few phenomena like it in the whole of Jewish history, and it owed its inspiration to one man.

You are welcome to join us for the Fall Semester of the Conejo Jewish Academy.

Catalogue Index/Fall Semester 2019 Academy Lectures & Films Gil Hoffman - “Peace, Politics & Plutonium”.............................. 4 Gerald Schroeder– “Godly Fingerprints on the Human Body”....5 Frank Meeink – “From Hatred to Harmony”................................. 6

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Presentation of Film - “The Accountant of Auschwitz”...........7 Moshe Bryski – “Living Inspired in a Cynical World”............... 8 Moshe Bryski – “Why Are We Here?”........................................... 8 Moshe Bryski – “Changing the Storyline”.................................... 8

Scholar-In-Residence Chana Weisberg – “Riding Life’s Rollercoaster”...................... 10 Matisyahu Delvin – “From Altar Boy to Chabad Rabbi”..........11

Academy Courses and Study Groups From Worrier to Warrior ..................................................................12 Fireside Torah Chat .......................................................................... 14

The Academy is dedicated to the living legacy of

THE LUBAVITCHER REBBE Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson

Studies in Talmud.............................................................................. 14 Beginners Hebrew............................................................................. 15 Torah Studies (2 Locations)........................................................... 15 Wednesday Lunch ‘N Learn............................................................ 16

Headquarters:

AGOURA HILLS

Living Judaism.....................................................................................17

Satellite Locations:

Going Kabbalistic............................................................................... 18

NORTH RANCH OAK PARK WESTLAKE VILLAGE CALABASAS THOUSAND OAKS SIMI VALLEY NEWBURY PARK MOORPARK

JNet Chavrusa.................................................................................... 18 Curious Tales of the Talmud........................................................... 19 Academy Book Club......................................................................... 20 Wisdom of Torah in Russian.......................................................... 20 BLT – Men’s Tefillin Club..................................................................21

Women’s Corner Circle, Arrow, Spiral – Exploring Gender in Judaism.............22 Torah and Tea......................................................................................22 The Chodesh Group..........................................................................23 Shards and Chardonnay..................................................................24 Mommy and Me.................................................................................25

Holiday Programs Chanukah at the Shoppes.............................................................. 26 Chanukah at Kids World..................................................................27

Senior Program The Sunshine Club........................................................................... 28

Chai Youth & Teen Program CKids..................................................................................................... 29 CTeen.................................................................................................... 30 CTeen High School Clubs.................................................................31 CJA Hebrew School..........................................................................32

THE NEW CENTER FOR JEWISH LIFE 30347 Canwood Street – Agoura Hills THE SKELTON FAMILY LECTURE HALL 30345 Canwood Street – Agoura Hills

Hebrew High........................................................................................32

tel: 818-991-0991 fax: 818-707-1190

Friendship Circle................................................................................33

email:

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visit our website at:

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PEACE POLITICS PLUTONIUM AND

A Maven’s Guide to the Mayhem in the Middle East

An Evening with Chief Political Correspondent for the Jerusalem Post

MON., NOV. 4 8:00 PM THE ACADEMY SKELTON FAMILY LECTURE HALL $12 advanced paid reservations, $15 at door

GIL HOFFMAN

Gil Hoffman has been the chief political correspondent and analyst for The Jerusalem Post for 20 years and is the host of a weekly radio show on the Land of Israel Network.

He has interviewed every major figure across the Israeli political spectrum. Called "The most optimistic man in Israel" by Israel Television, Hoffman provides a behind the scenes look at the intrigue and humor in the Israeli political arena.

THE FINGERPRINTS ON THE HUMAN BODY “Man was Created in the Image of G-d” GENESIS 1:26

With Author and Scientist

MON., NOV. 11 8:00 PM THE ACADEMY SKELTON FAMILY LECTURE HALL $12 advanced paid reservations, $15 at door

DR. GERALD SCHROEDER

AUTHOR OF “THE SCIENCE OF G-D” AND “GENESIS AND THE BIG BANG”

The more one studies the mysteries and miracles of the human body and the perfection of its design, the closer one feels to the Master Creator of this perfection – to G-d.

Gerald Schroeder, an MIT-trained scientist who has worked in both physics and biology, has emerged in recent years as one of the most popular accessible advocates for the melding of science and religion, having authored five books on the subject and lecturing throughout the world.

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THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF A RECOVERING SKINHEAD

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Join us for Frank Meeink’s raw telling of his descent into America’s Nazi underground and his ultimate triumph over hatred.

monday, november 18th at 8:00pm

the academy skelton family lecture hall

Fee: $12 advanced paid reservation/$15 at door

Frank’s violent childhood in South Philadelphia primed him to hate. He made easy prey for a small group of skinhead gang recruiters. By sixteen, Frank was one of the most notorious skinhead gang leaders on the East Coast. By eighteen, he was roaming the country as a Neo-Nazi recruiter when he was arrested and convicted of kidnapping. It was while doing hard time in an Illinois prison that Frank’s journey of redemption began.

Autographed copies of Meeink’s book will be available for sale after the presentation.

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FILM

Seventy years after WWII, the ‘Accountant of Auschwitz’, Oskar Groning, goes on trial as an accessory to the murder of 300,000 people.

MON., DEC. 9 7:30 PM | $12 WESTLAKE VILLAGE CINEMA, 4711 LAKEVIEW CANYON ROAD. (CORNER AGOURA ROAD) Tickets can be purchased in advance online at jewishacademy.com

“Emotionally powerful and intellectually challenging” — Now Magazine

“The Accountant of Auschwitz is full of shockers! This is the sort of compulsive film documentary that keeps you glued to your seat as it delivers one jaw-dropping revelation after another.”

— The Film Corner

Rabbi Moshe D. Bryski

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A Lecture Series with

WHY ARE WE HERE? To be Jewish is to know that you are in this world on a mission. How do we identify our particular mission and access the inner strength to fulfill it?

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 11, 8 P.M.

LIVING INSPIRED IN A CYNICAL WORLD

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In a world oversaturated with pessimism and division, how do we keep ourselves and our families tied to the ideals of truth, goodness, and integrity?

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 4, 8 P.M.

OVERCOMING OBSTACLES: CHANGING THE STORYLINE The lecture challenges us to reframe the stories of our lives. When things are broken, we try fixing them. And if we can’t fix them, we must learn to take the broken pieces and build something new out of them, something even better than before.

Rabbi Moshe Bryski has served as the Executive Director of Chabad of the Conejo for the past thirty-seven years.

Highlighting his achievements is the founding of the Conejo Jewish Academy – a unique adult education institute that has served as a model for dozens of other communities throughout the world. His lectures and classes are filled with emotion, inspiration and optimism and have galvanized audiences around the world.

THE ACADEMY – CENTER FOR JEWISH LIFE

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 18, 8 P.M. Photo credit: Marko Dashev

$7 for individual lecture $18 for series

SCHOLAR-IN-RES Delightful, inspiring, traditional Shabbat

gL n i d i R How to Hold On, Stay Strong and Enjoy the Ride

FRIDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 15 DINNER AT 5:30 P.M. FOLLOWED BY LECTURE

MON., OCT. 15 7:30 | $12 COUVERTPM FOR FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER: CHABAD OF AGOURA HILLS 30345 CANWOOD STREET

Adults: $30VILLAGE CINEMA, WESTLAKE *Children: (ages CANYON 3-12) $18 ROAD. 4711 LAKEVIEW Sponsor: $180 (CORNER AGOURA ROAD) Limited Seating Tickets can be purchased in Advanced Reservations Required advance online at *Youth Program for Children jewishacademy.com During Program

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TOMCHANA JACOBSON WEISBERG SURVIVOR AND PASSENGER GUEST SPEAKER ON THE SS ST. LOUIS

Some coasters have big drops; some go at lightning The untold story of why the Roosevelt Administration speed; some turn you completely upside down. Learn denied safe haven to Jewish refugees aboard the SS how to deal with life’s loops and challenges and St. Louis. transform them into opportunities to gain meaning, inspiration, faith and inner strength.

Question andisAnswer Session Tom Jacobson to Chana Weisberg the author of sevenwith popular books and a most sought after speaker and columnist.

She brings personal warmth, follow the showing of the film. humor, inspiration and down-to-earth relevance into her talks.

IDENCE WEEKENDS Dinners and Lectures by Guest Speakers

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JOURNEY From Altar Boy to Chabad Rabbi

FRIDAY EVENING, JANUARY 24 DINNER AT 6:00 P.M. FOLLOWED BY LECTURE CHABAD OF AGOURA HILLS 30345 CANWOOD STREET COUVERT FOR FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER: Adults: $30 *Children: (ages 3-12) $18 Sponsor: $180 Limited Seating Advanced Reservations Required *Youth Program for Children During Program

RABBI MATISYAHU DELVIN GUEST SPEAKER

Hear the personal dramatic life story of a teenage boy who rediscovered his life. Matisyahu Delvin is one of eleven siblings who were born to a Jewish mother and devout Catholic father. He attended Catholic school and church for the first 18 years of his life until one fateful night in a Manhattan Coffee Shop led him on a riveting soul searching journey.

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RABBI YISROEL LEVINE 6 Tuesdays, 8 p.m.

Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26, Dec. 3, 10 The Academy— Center for Jewish life $50.00/$75.00 per couple (includes textbook)

A new JLI course offered with powerpoint presentation and text book We yearn to feel happy, selfassured, and enthusiastic, yet we’re consumed by feelings of doubt, regret, insecurity, and suffering. Do our delicate positive emotions have a fighting chance at being in control? This course explores negative emotions in a completely new light, offering spiritual mechanisms that allow us to remain upbeat no matter what life brings.

Jewish Secrets to Feeling Good However You Feel This six week course offers formulas to remain upbeat and happy despite hardships, feelings of guilt, or personal inadequacy. Based on the Chassidic teachings of the Book of Tanya, this course studies spiritual mechanisms that allow one to survive-and thrive- despite life’s difficulties.

Lesson One: THE AUTHENTIC YOU Addressing Impostor Syndrome

Lesson Two: THE GIFT OF THE FLAW

Addressing Shame, Frustration, and Feelings of Inadequacy

Lesson Three: NOT GUILTY Addressing Unhealthy Guilt

Lesson Four: THE LIGHT IN THE TUNNEL Addressing Pain, Anguish, and Anxiety

Lesson Five: SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Finding Happiness and Fulfillment

Lesson Six: BEYOND CHEMISTRY

Remodeling Our Approach to Love and Relationships

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COURSES

WORRIER TO WARRIOR

Fireside A Weekly Men’s

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Torah Chat Cigars, Spirits and a Shot of Judaism

RABBI LEIBEL KAHANOV Tuesdays, 8 p.m., Begins Oct. 29 At a Private Home in Agoura Hills – Call 818-991-0991 for Directions No Fee

Offered in 2 Locations!

This weekly outdoor study group gleans ideas and concepts from the weekly Torah portion and, through discussion, creates a meaningful connection between the timeless wisdom of the Torah and modernday living. (Men Only)

Beef Jerky, Beer and Babylonian TALMUD The Laboratory of Jewish Law ____________________

This is an opportunity to dive into the vast sea of the Talmud, the compilation of centuries of legal discussion between the greatest of sages. With its stimulating and mind-sharpening twists of logic, the Talmud represents the ultimate in Jewish scholarship.

THOUSAND OAKS LOCATION Mondays, 8:15 p.m., Begins Oct. 28 Rabbi Chaim Bryski 1515 El Monte Drive No Fee

SIMI VALLEY LOCATION Tuesdays, 8:30 p.m., Begins Oct. 29 Rabbi Nosson Gurary 4464 Alamo Street No Fee

BEGINNERS HEBREW Hebrew Reading

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COURSES

REBBETZIN TOVI BISTRITZKY 6 Tuesdays, 8 p.m.

Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26, Dec. 3, 10 The Academy— Center for Jewish life

Do you ever feel lost at Services because you can’t follow the Hebrew? Do you want to study the Torah in its original language? Are you planning on a visit to Israel and want to be able to read the street signs? Do you regret never having learned the Hebrew alphabet? Perhaps it’s time to learn your own language.

$18 (includes class material)

Torah Studies

Offered in 2 Locations!

A Weekly Journey Into the Soul of Torah ____________________

Join us for an insightful and thoughtprovoking study group on the weekly Torah portion. Drawing from the wisdom of the Talmud, Kabbalah and Chassidic Masters, these sessions will focus on the relevance of the Torah’s teaching to our modern lives.

WESTLAKE VILLAGE Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m., Begins Oct. 29 Rabbi Yitzchak Sapochkinsky Chabad of Westlake Village, 2524 Townsgate Road No Fee

MOORPARK Wednesdays, 8 p.m., Begins Oct. 30 Rabbi Shimon Heidingsfeld Chabad of Moorpark – 6061 Gabbert Rd. No Fee

THE CHOSEN PEOPLE

THE WEDNESDAY LUNCH ‘N LEARN STUDY GROUP

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COURSES

A Textual Torah Study Group with Rabbi Moshe D. Bryski

AMBASSADORS TO THE WORLD

“G-d has chosen you to be for Him a treasured nation from amongst all nations that are upon the earth.”

DEUTERONOMY 7:6 RABBI MOSHE D. BRYSKI Wednesdays, 12:30 p.m.

Begins Oct. 30 The Academy— Center for Jewish life No Fee Lunch Served Following Class – Contributions Encouraged

Join us for our popular Lunch ‘N Learn Study Group as we delve into the concept and meaning of a “Chosen People”.

Why were we chosen? What were we chosen for? Is it not racist or arrogant to call yourself chosen? What is the G-dly prescription for acting chosen? Are we doing a good job as G-d’s Chosen People?

Weekly Class Sponsorship: If you would like co-sponsor a class in honor of a special occasion or in memory of a loved one with a $54 contribution, please visit chabadconejo.com/sponsor.

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 8:00 P.M.

G-d, Torah and the Mitzvot WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 8:00 P.M.

Shabbat: An Island in Time WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 8:00 P.M.

Holiday and Holy Days: The Jewish Calendar WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 8:00 P.M.

Kosher: A Diet for the Soul REBBETZIN MATTY BRYSKI The Academy— Center for Jewish life

FREE:

Prior Registration Requested

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A Four Part Basic Judaism Course on the “What, How and Why” of Jewish Life and Living

The Basics of Jewish Mysticism

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Going Kabbalistic

WOODLAND HILLS Rabbi Yisroel Levine Wednesdays, 10 a.m., Begins Oct. 30 Private Home in Woodland Hills – Call for Directions No Fee AGOURA HILLS Rabbi Yisroel Levine Thursdays, 12:30 p.m., Begins Oct. 31 The Academy – Center for Jewish Life No Fee

“The science of Kabbalah was previously hidden. In our generation, its study is not only permitted, but it is our sacred duty to reveal its ancient discipline” —Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi, 18th Century Kabbalah is a rich tradition of esoteric teachings that have been part of Judaism since antiquity. It offers unparalleled insight into the mysteries of life, reality, and spirituality.

Kabbalah penetrates the human psyche and reveals the latent energy that is waiting to be unleashed.

Offered in 2 locations!

The Jewish Learning Network jnet.org – anyplace. any topic. anytime.

Tell us about your interests, your familiarity and your availability and we’ll pair you with a volunteer phonestudy partner for a journey of inspiring study, stimulating discussion and exhilarating growth. For more information or to register, please visit our website at jnet.org.

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COURSES

RABBI YONI UDKOFF 3 Thursdays, 8 p.m.

Nov. 7, 14, 21 The Academy— Center for Jewish life No Fee – Prior Registration Requested For centuries, the Talmud’s witty legends have entertained and inspired Jews and Gentiles in communities across the globe. There are very few courses that will give you so much insight and personal meaning like Curious Tales of the Talmud. It’s a wonderful opportunity and I hope you will attend.

—Jackie Mason, Comedian and Actor

Judaism is full of deeply resonant and transformative wisdom.

Some of its most profound ideas about life, the universe, the soul, and our relationship with G-d are encrypted in an unusual place - within peculiar and nonsensical Talmudic tales.

The Talmud’s zany legends tell of gargantuan sea creatures, vinegar-fueled lamps and idolatrous kings. Join us for a threeweek course and journey to unravel layers of personal meaning as we decode these mysterious tales together.

WHALE OF A TALE LIFE LESSONS FROM GARGANTUAN FISH, GEESE AND CORPSES WHEN G-D PRAYED A STUDY IN THE ART OF ANTHROPOMORPHISM THE VINDICATION OF AN IDOLATROUS KING SEEING THE DIVINE WITHIN EVERYTHING

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Instructor: REBBETZIN BROCHA SAPOCHKINSKY

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Barnes & Noble (2nd floor) – The Promenade Mall, 160 S. Westlake Blvd, Westlake Village

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Our Book Club focuses on books relating to finding meaning, purpose and fulfillment in life.

Participants are encouraged to read the book of the month (available at bn.com) prior to the session on that particular reading.

If you have difficulty finding any of the listed books or would like to borrow a copy, please call Brocha at 805-374-8666.

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 10:30 A.M.

Discussion on “Toward a Meaningful Life”

By Rabbi Simon Jacobson SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1, 10:30 A.M.

Discussion on “Choosing My Religion: A Memoir of a Family Beyond Belief”

By Stephen Dubner Special Guest Appearance and Book Signing By Author SUNDAY, JANUARY 5, 10:30 A.M.

Discussion on “Behind Enemy Lines”

By Marthe Cohn

Wisdom of Torah A Monthly Class on the Bible for Women

(Instructed in the Russian Language)

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Instructor: ELYA EIDEL HIRMAN 10 Sundays, 7 p.m.

Nov. 10, Dec. 8, Jan. 12, Feb. 9, March 1, April 26, May 17, June 14, July 12, Aug. 9 The Academy—Center for Jewish life No Fee – Prior Reservations Necessary

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MEN’S MONTHLY TEFILLIN CLUB

FIRST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH 9:00-9:45 AM RABBI LEIBEL KAHANOV Nov. 3, Dec 1, Jan. 5, Feb. 2, March 1, April 5, May 3, June 7 At a private home in Agoura Hills – Please email Leibel@ChabadConejo.com or call the office for more information and directions

No Fee

Jump-start your month with a power breakfast for your Body and Soul.

Pairs of Tefillin and instructions will be provided No background necessary.

TEFILLIN CLUB

B A G E L S. L O X . T E F I L L I N

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Circle, Arrow, Spiral

Torah and Tea

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The Five Books of Moses – The Torah – is quite simply the most widely read, most influential literary work in all of human history. Since its first appearance in a blaze of Divine revelation on Mount Sinai over 3,300 years ago, the Torah and its teachings have provoked inspired inquiry to discover its infinitely-layered designs and meanings. Join our weekly study group over a hot cup of tea or coffee and delve into the wisdom of Torah.

Exploring Gender in Judaism

This Women’s Study Group will take an in depth look into Miriam Kosman’s book exploring topics such as; are men and women equal in Judaism? Is equality even a Jewish goal? In a society in which it is no longer clear who brings home the dough and who bakes it, who changes the baby and who changes the tires, what does it really mean to be male or female? These are burning questions in a society where norms are changing at a rapid clip.

REBBETZIN BROCHA SAPOCHKINSKY Wednesdays, 11 a.m.

Begins Oct. 30 The Academy – Center for Jewish Life No Fee

A Weekly Study Group for Women ____________________

REBBETZIN MATTY BRYSKI Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.

Begins Oct. 31 Bryski Residence – Call for directions No Fee

PLEASE INVITE YOUR FRIENDS TO JOIN AS WE CELEBRATE EACH NEW JEWISH MONTH

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The “Chodesh Group” brings together Jewish women from all ages and backgrounds to learn, laugh, experience and rejuvenate the mind, body and soul. Each of our sessions feature lively, meaningful discussions, a great do-it-yourself activity, delicacies to taste, a chance to socialize, and the opportunity to meet new friends.

TUESDAY, OCT. 29, 7:30 P.M.

Chodesh Group for Hebrew Month of Cheshvan

Décor & Desserts Create your own unique personalized home décor!

Sand, paint and finish a beautiful wooden wall art with a Jewish inspirational quote to hang in your home. Enjoy delectable desserts and discussion on what makes our homes a “Jewish home”.

TUESDAY, NOV. 26, 7:30 P.M.

Chodesh Group for Hebrew Month of Kiselv

Latkes, Lattes and Light!

Let’s get ready to celebrate the month of light and Chanukah by delving into the meaning of light and decorating your own exquisite Shabbat candles.

Dairy desserts and lattes served.

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WOMEN’S CORNER

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Instructor: ILANIT SHALEV & CHANA STERY KAHANOV Tuesday, December 3, 7:00 p.m.

Limited Seating – Prior Reservations Necessary At a private home in Agoura Hills $36 for Mezuzah Project

Meet world-renowned Israeli artist Ilanit Shalev as she instructs how to create and design our own one of a kind fused glass Mezuzah cases to keep for our home or to give as a beautiful gift. Learn about the mitzvah of Mezuzah while enjoying some homemade pastries and sipping on some kosher chardonnay wine.

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with a Jewish Twist Instructor: CHANA STERY KAHANOV 4 Thursdays Nov. 7, 14, 21, Dec. 5 10 am – 11 am The Academy – Skelton Family Lecture Hall $10 for individual session $35 for all 4 sessions

A 4-Week Series

Creative Art Projects Social Development Mom Talk Interactive Judaic Circle Time Parachute Play Nutritious Snack + Treats for Moms

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CHANUKAH at the

GRAND MENORAH LIGHTING

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December 23 • 5:30 – 7:00 pm

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Firetruck Chocolate GELT Drop

Exciting Circus Act!

Live Music!

Latkes, Jelly Guest With Special Donuts, Crafts TOM JACOBSON & Dreidels!

SURVIVOR AND PASSENGER ON THE SS ST. LOUIS

With Very Special Guest Performance by

Kenny Ellis

The untold story of why the Roosevelt Administration denied safeHis haven to Jewish refugees aboard the SS Singing From Hit Album ”Hanukkah St. Louis. Swings“ FREE AND OPEN TO THE WHOLE COMMUNITY!

Question Answer Session with Tom Jacobson to For more information call 818-991-0991 or visitand www.chabadconejo.com/chanukah follow the showing of the film.

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• Enjoy all the attractions and activities at the popular Kids World • Menorah Lighting Ceremony

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Olive Press Workshop Workshop

Children and parents will learn all about the making of olive oil with a real, hands-on authentic olive press.

• Latkes, Doughnuts, Chocolate Gelt and Dreidels for all

Thursday, December 26, 4:30 p.m.

Kids World Family Fun Center 618 Lindero Canyon Road, Oak Park

Admission Fee: Under age 2 - $4, Age 2+ - $10, Parents are free Please call Chana at 818-991-0991 or visit JewishAcademy.com to make your advance reservations.

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Programs:

Weekly Friendship Visits Recreational Activities Book-Reading Letter-writing Arts & Crafts Family Connections Holiday Celebrations Shabbat Programs Gift Packages Lectures and Classes Discussion Groups Educational Materials Musical Performances School Visits Comedy Shows Cultural Events

It’s not just about visitation.

It’s about friendship.

It’s about community.

The Sunshine Club is a unique volunteer program under the auspices of Chabad of the Conejo designed to bring cheer and companionship into the lives of seniors all throughout the Conejo Valley.

Whether for seniors living on their own, in assisted living facilities or convalescent homes, the Sunshine Club matches up caring friends to be there with and for seniors on a biweekly basis – to visit, to assist and to uplift. These special friends share experiences, spend quality time, celebrate special occasions, and create wonderful memories together.

If you would like to become a Sunshine Club Volunteer or if you are a senior – or know of a senior – who can benefit from the Sunshine Club, please call Chana at 818-991-0991 or visit MySunshineClub.com

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Breakfast Prepared By Our Jr. Chefs

Sunday, Nov. 17 • 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. $5 per child – Prior Reservations Necessary The Academy – Center for Jewish Life Instructor: Adelle Bryski

A Pre-Chanukah Workshop for your little artist in training. All participating children will paint their own canvas masterpiece on the theme of the holiday of Chanukah.

Canvas, instruction, paints and refreshments provided.

Sunday, Dec. 15 • 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. $15 per child – Prior Reservations Necessary The Academy – Center for Jewish Life Instructor: Adelle Bryski

CKids Chanukah Paint Day!

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Your little “Chef in Training” will get a chance to cook up a breakfast using his or her own creations and recipes with the assistance of our trained staff.

The children will also learn all about the morning prayer of “Modeh Ani” through song and craft.

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CHAI YOUTH

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*Study Hebrew & earn foreign language credits *State-of-the-art NETA language program *Multimedia and project-based learning *Limited class-size, individual attention *Experienced instructors make learning engaging *Choice of days | *Grades 8-12

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. . . f o t r be a pa “Bless you for this program. There is nothing more special to me and dear to my heart, than to see my child’s face at the window waiting for her special friend”.

— FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE PARENT OF CHILD WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

The Friendship Circle reaches out and extends a helping hand to families who have children with special needs and involves them in a full range of social experiences.

The circle’s unique formula introduces teenage volunteers to the children and through shared experiences enriches the lives of both.

If you have a teenager who would like to get involved in this most rewarding program or you know of someone who can benefit from the Friendship Circle, please call us today.

Join the Circle!

For detailed information, please call 818-865-2233 or visit FriendshipCircleCa.org

THE FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE OFFERS THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS: »» Sunday Circle »» Miracle Sports League »» Gymnastics »» Friends at Home »» Winter and Summer Camp »» Parent Support Group »» Making Music »» Hang’n with Friends »» Sibling Workshops »» Rock Climbing »» Teen Fitness Club »» The Friendship Walk

JOIN RABBI YITZCHAK AND BROCHA SAPOCHKINSKY AND CHABAD OF WESTLAKE VILLAGE

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Experience the Land, Discover its Soul MARCH 15-24, 2020 19-28 ADAR, 5780

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Registration/Fall Semester 2019 Academy Lectures & Films

Please indicate the amount of people for

___ G il Hoffman - “Peace, Politics & Plutonium” ($12)......____

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provided on the left of each program.

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___ P resentation of Film - “The Accountant of Auschwitz” ($12).____ ___ Lecture Series with Rabbi Moshe Bryski – Full Series ($18).____ ___ M oshe Bryski – “Living Inspired in a Cynical World” ($7).____ ___ M oshe Bryski – “Why Are We Here?” ($7)........................____ ___ M oshe Bryski – “Changing the Storyline” ($7).....................____

Scholar-In-Residence with Shabbat Dinner Chana Weisberg – “Riding Life’s Rollercoaster” ___ A dult ($30)........................................................................____ ___ C hild ($18).........................................................................____ Matisyahu Delvin – “From Altar Boy to Chabad Rabbi” ___ A dult ($30)........................................................................____ ___ C hild ($18).........................................................................____

Academy Courses and Study Groups ___ F rom Worrier to Warrior ($50/$75).................................____

Four Ways to Register: CALL OUR OFFICE AT

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___ F ireside Torah Chat.............................................................. FREE ___ B eef Jerkey, Beer & Talmud – Thousand Oaks........... FREE ___ S tudies in Talmud – Simi Valley....................................... FREE ___ B eginners Hebrew ($18).......................................................____ ___ T orah Studies – Westlake Village.................................... FREE ___ T orah Studies – Moorpark................................................. FREE ___ W ednesday Lunch ‘N Learn.............................................. FREE ___ L iving Judaism....................................................................... FREE ___ G oing Kabbalistic.................................................................. FREE ___ Curious Tales of the Talmud.............................................. FREE ___ A cademy Book Club............................................................. FREE ___ W isdom of Torah in Russian............................................. FREE ___ B LT – Men’s Tefillin Club.................................................... FREE

Women’s Corner ___ Circle, Arrow, Spiral – Exploring Gender in Judaism.... FREE ___ T orah and Tea......................................................................... FREE ___ T he Chodesh Group – Oct. 29 – Décor and Desserts ($10)......____ ___ T he Chodesh Group – Nov. 26 – Latkes, Lattes and Light ($10).____ ___ S hards and Chardonnay ($36)...........................................____

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Chanukah at Kids World ___ U nder Age 2 ($4).............................................................____ ___ O ver Age 2 ($10)..............................................................____ ___ C Kids Food Network ($5).....................................................____ ___ C Kids Paint Day ($15)............................................................____

Chai Youth & Teen Program ___ C Kids Food Network ($5).....................................................____ ___ F CKids Paint Day ($15).........................................................____

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Chabad of Agoura Hills 30345 Canwood Street

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Chabad of Oak Park 5998 Conifer Street

Chabad of Calabasas 3871 Old Topanga Canyon Rd.

Chabad of Westlake Village 2524 Townsgate Rd.

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