Conejo Jewish Academy - Winter/Spring Semester 2020

CONEJO JEWISH ACADEMY

Winter/Spring Semester

LIVING LEGACY

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Help Ensure A Bright Jewish Future For The Jewish Community In The Conejo Valley Leave an eternal legacy to the Jewish Community.

Remember Chabad of the Conejo in your will.

For further information Please call Rabbi Moshe Bryski at (818) 991-0991 or email rabbi@chabadconejo.com. www.chabadconejo.com/legacy

Catalogue Index/Winter Semester 2020 Academy Lectures & Films Mark Biederman - “Schindler’s Listed”........................................ 4 Presentation of Film - “Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles”........... 5 Salvador Litvak – “An Evening with the Accidental Talmudist”... 6

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Presentation of Film - “Viktor & I – Viktor Frankl Documentary”...7 Presentation of Film - “Escape from Sobibor”........................... 8 Moshe Bryski – “Embracing a Life of Spirituality”.................... 9 Moshe Bryski – “Close Encounters of the Holy Kind”............. 9

Scholar-In-Residence Matisyahu Delvin – “From Altar Boy to Chabad Rabbi”........ 10 Salvador Litvak – “Shnooks at Sinai”............................................11

Academy Courses and Study Groups The Art of Marriage............................................................................12

The Academy is dedicated to the living legacy of

THE LUBAVITCHER REBBE Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson

Wrestling with Faith...........................................................................12 Fireside Torah Chat ...........................................................................13 Studies in Talmud...............................................................................13 Secrets of the Bible........................................................................... 14 Wednesday Lunch ‘N Learn............................................................ 15 Judaism’s Gifts to the World......................................................... 16 Torah Studies (2 Locations)........................................................... 18 Going Kabbalistic............................................................................... 18 BLT – Men’s Tefillin Club................................................................. 19 Shabbat in the Heights - New York Shabbaton...................... 20

Women’s Corner Challah Bake and L.A. Ladies Chorale .........................................21 Circle, Arrow, Spiral – Exploring Gender in Judaism.............22

Headquarters:

AGOURA HILLS Satellite Locations: NORTH RANCH OAK PARK WESTLAKE VILLAGE CALABASAS THOUSAND OAKS SIMI VALLEY NEWBURY PARK MOORPARK

Academy Book Club..........................................................................22 The Chodesh Group..........................................................................23

Holiday Programs Purim in the Stadium........................................................................24 Community Passover Seder...........................................................25 Lag B’Omer Festival......................................................................... 26

Senior Program The Sunshine Club............................................................................27

Chai Youth & Teen Program

THE NEW CENTER FOR JEWISH LIFE 30347 Canwood Street – Agoura Hills

CKids..................................................................................................... 28 CKids - Model Matzah Bakery...................................................... 29

THE SKELTON FAMILY LECTURE HALL

CTeen.................................................................................................... 30

30345 Canwood Street – Agoura Hills

CTeen High School Clubs.................................................................31

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

Hebrew High........................................................................................32 Friendship Circle................................................................................33 Gan Israel Ranch Camp.................................................................. 34

email:

info@jewishacademy.com

visit our website at:

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LECTURES

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An Evening with Author

MARK BIEDERMAN

MON., JAN. 27 8:00 PM THE ACADEMY SKELTON FAMILY LECTURE HALL $12 advanced paid reservations, $15 at door

Mark Biederman will speak about the extraordinary story of his twenty year quest to find gold coins which his father’s family buried in their backyard in Poland just prior to being deported by the Nazis into concentration camps.

His father survived the war but died when the author was a teenager, leaving him only with the knowledge that he had buried coins somewhere in Poland, and no information about his family. During his quest, Biederman uncovered many interesting and disturbing facts about his father and mother and their families, such as the fact that his father was the third person on Oskar Schindler’s list and had a chance meeting with Adolf Hitler, and that his mother was selected as a cook for the infamous Dr. Josef Mengele.

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FILM

MON., FEB. 3 7:30 PM | $12 WESTLAKE VILLAGE CINEMA, 4711 LAKEVIEW CANYON ROAD. (CORNER AGOURA ROAD) Tickets can be purchased in advance online at jewishacademy.com

The origin story behind one of Broadway’s most beloved musicals, iddler on the oof, and its creative roots in early 1960s New York

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LECTURES

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SATURDAY NIGHT WITH SALVADOR!

An evening with

THE ACCIDENTAL TALMUDIST Musical Havdalah, Melaveh Malkah Dinner & Lecture

How an immigrant kid from Chile ended up directing movies in Hollywood and sharing Torah with a million people.

Salvador Litvak is a Hollywood film director who became the Accidental Talmudist after an unexpected miracle launched him into seven years of daily Talmud study. Sal’s blog, podcast and live shows reach over a million followers in 70 countries.

SAT. EVENING, FEB. 15 7:00 PM CHABAD OF WESTLAKE VILLAGE 2524 TOWNSGATE ROAD $18 per person – Limited Seating – Prior Reservations Required

DIRECTED BY FILMMAKER ALEXANDER VESELY, GRANDSON OF VIKTOR FRANKL

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FILM

Post Film Discussion Led By

ALEXANDER VESELY Film Director and Grandson of Viktor Frankl

MON., FEB. 24 7:30 PM | $12 WESTLAKE VILLAGE CINEMA, 4711 LAKEVIEW CANYON ROAD. (CORNER AGOURA ROAD) Tickets can be purchased in advance online at jewishacademy.com

Psychiatrist Viktor Frankl’s memoir “Man’s Search For Meaning” has riveted generations of readers with its descriptions of life in Nazi death camps and its lessons for spiritual survival. Between 1942 and 1945 Frankl labored in four different camps, including Auschwitz, while his parents, brother, and pregnant wife perished. Based on his own experience and the experiences of others he treated later in his practice, Frankl argues that we cannot avoid suffering but we can choose how to cope with it, find meaning in it, and move forward with renewed purpose. His book has sold over 12 million copies.

EXCERPTS FROM "MAN'S SEARCH FOR MEANING"

“Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms – to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.”

“We have come to know man as he really is. After all, man is that being who invented the gas chambers of Auschwitz; however, he is also that being who entered those gas chambers upright, with the Lord’s prayer or the Shema Yisrael on his lips.”

“It did not really matter what we expected from life, but rather what life expected from us.”

THE CONEJO JEWISH ACADEMY INVITES YOU TO A YOM HASHOA FILM PRESENTATION

FILM

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TUESDAY, APRIL 21 7:30 PM | $12 WESTLAKE VILLAGE CINEMA, 4711 LAKEVIEW CANYON ROAD. (CORNER AGOURA ROAD) Tickets can be purchased in advance online at jewishacademy.com

A Lecture Series with

Rabbi Moshe Bryski has served as the Executive Director of Chabad of the Conejo for the past thirty-six years. His lectures and classes are filled with emotion, inspiration and optimism and have galvanized audiences around the world.

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LECTURES

FREE – Advanced Reservations Requested

EMBRACING A LIFE OF SPIRITUALTY Just like the body needs its essential “minerals” and “vitamins” to function properly, so too does the soul.

It has strong, powerful, unstoppable, and insatiable needs and it will not give us peace until we feed it the healthy “nutrients” it needs – a life of spirituality.

MONDAY, APRIL 27, 8 P.M.

CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE HOLY KIND Throughout our lives, we all experience momentous “Close Encounters with G-d” and “Close Encounters with our Fellow Man.” What do we do with those precious encounters? Do we cherish and preserve them or allow them to fly off into outer space as if they never mattered or meant anything at all?

MONDAY, MAY 4, 8 P.M.

Photo credit: Marko Dashev

Rabbi Moshe D. Bryski

THE ACADEMY – CENTER FOR JEWISH LIFE

SCHOLAR-IN-RES Delightful, inspiring, traditional Shabbat

SCHOLAR-IN-RESIDENCE

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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.

IDENCE WEEKENDS Dinners and Lectures by Guest Speakers

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SCHOLAR-IN-RESIDENCE

At At

Sinai

Experience the greatest moment in human history from the perspective of two guys in the back row who make a surprise contribution.

FRIDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 14 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

SALVADOR LITVAK GUEST SPEAKER

Salvador Litvak is a ChileanAmerican screenwriter, film director and producer. In 2012, Sal completed the seven-and-a-half year Daf Yomi cycle of Talmud study. Wanting to share what he’d learned, Sal created a blog and a Facebook page called Accidental Talmudist. Together with his wife and writing partner Nina, Sal shares Jewish wisdom six days a week with over a million followers in 70 countries.

COURSES

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the art of

how to add meaning to your love

RABBI YISROEL LEVINE 6 Tuesdays, 8 p.m.

Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25, March 3, 17 The Academy— Center for Jewish life $25.00/$36.00 per couple

A six-week course that will provide spiritual and practical ways to enhance your relationship, increase your happiness, and strengthen your marriage.

The Art of Marriage A new cours e that will provide spiritual and practical ways to enhance your relationship, increas e your happiness , and streng then your marriage.

I want to believe, but…

A new six-week course from the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute

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A six week that will.com tackle w course w w.myJLI the “big issues” that keep people from intimate faith with G-d.

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Instructor: RABBI NOSSON GURARY 6 Mondays, 8 p.m.

Jan. 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 17 Chabad of Simi Valley, 4464 Alamo Street $75.00/$60 for seniors and students

3/21/12 3:49 PM

Fireside A Weekly Men’s

Cigars, Spirits and a Shot of Judaism

RABBI LEIBEL KAHANOV Tuesdays, 8 p.m., Winter Semester Begins Jan. 14 Spring Semester Begins April 28 At a Private Home in Agoura Hills – Call 818-991-0991 for Directions

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)

No Fee

Offered in 2 Locations!

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., Winter Semester Begins Jan. 13 Spring Semester Begins April 27 Rabbi Chaim Bryski 1515 El Monte Drive No Fee

SIMI VALLEY LOCATION Tuesdays, 8:30 p.m., Winter Semester Begins Jan. 14 Spring Semester Begins April 28 Rabbi Nosson Gurary 4464 Alamo Street No Fee

COURSES

Torah Chat

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COURSES

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SECRETS OF THE

BIBLE RABBI YISROEL LEVINE 6 Tuesdays, 8 p.m.

April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26, June 2 The Academy— Center for Jewish life $50.00/$75.00 per couple (includes textbook)

The Bible is rich in tales, from the Garden of Eden to Noah’s Ark, from the selling of Joseph to Moses’s breaking of the Tablets.

But what do these stories truly tell us? Review six famous and infamous biblical stories, and investigate the questions and mysteries they raise under the lens of the Torah’s mystical insights. The results bear both cosmic significance and practical relevance.

Lesson One: THE TREE OF KNOWLEDGE Lesson Two: NOAH’S ARK Lesson Three: JACOB AND ESAU Lesson Four: JOSEPH AND HIS BROTHERS Lesson Five: THE BROKEN TABLETS Lesson Six: KORACH’S REBELLION

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.

Winter Semester Begins: Jan. 22 Spring Semester Begins: April 29 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 to 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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COURSES

THE CHOSEN PEOPLE

THE WEDNESDAY LUNCH ‘N LEARN STUDY GROUP

COURSES

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RABBI MOSHE D. BRYSKI 6 Wednesdays 8 p.m.

Jan. 22, 29, Feb. 12, 19, 26, March 4 The Academy— Center for Jewish life $50.00/$75.00 per couple (includes textbook)

Join us to unpack six of the world’s most cherished values and how they were delivered to humankind by the Torah.

By tracing their fascinating journey to the mainstream, we’ll discover a timeless core of purpose, integrity, and clarity in each value – a powerful gift of guidance as we navigate our own daily choices.

You’ve read enough angry tweets about “Jewish Influence.”

Come take pride in the kind of influence we’re actually responsible for!

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COURSES

By most indications, modern society is a model of moral progress.

Yet when it comes to everyday values, we still grapple with the big ones...

• What are our responsibilities toward the less fortunate?

• How do we fashion a more moral and equal society?

• How can we make a move toward more cohesive family living?

Lesson One: THE GIFT OF SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Lesson Two: THE GIFT OF A GUIDING PURPOSE Lesson Three: THE GIFT OF RESPECT FOR LIFE Lesson Four: THE GIFT OF EQUALITY AND INDIVIDUALITY Lesson Five: THE GIFT OF WORK-LIFE BALANCE Lesson Six: THE GIFT OF ESCAPING THE CYCLE

COURSES

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Going Kabbalistic The Basics of Jewish Mysticism

WOODLAND HILLS Rabbi Yisroel Levine Wednesdays, 10 a.m., Winter Semesters Begins Jan. 15 Spring Semester Begins April 29

“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

Private Home in Woodland Hills – Call for Directions No Fee AGOURA HILLS Rabbi Yisroel Levine Thursdays, 12:30 p.m., Winter Semesters Begins Jan. 16 Spring Semester Begins April 30

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 Academy – Center for Jewish Life No Fee

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., Winter Semesters Begins Jan. 14 Spring Semester Begins April 28 Rabbi Yitzchak Sapochkinsky Chabad of Westlake Village, 2524 Townsgate Road No Fee

MOORPARK Wednesdays, 8 p.m., Winter Semesters Begins Jan. 15 Spring Semester Begins April 29 Rabbi Shimon Heidingsfeld Chabad of Moorpark – 6061 Gabbert Rd. No Fee

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MEN’S MONTHLY TEFILLIN CLUB

FIRST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH 9:00-9:45 AM RABBI LEIBEL KAHANOV 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

WEEKEND SHABBATON

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Join Rabbi Moshe and Matty Bryski for a

shabbat heights

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A spirited Shabbat experience in the heart of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement

HIGHLIGHTS ◊ A visit to 770, the Rebbe’s house, and the Ohel ◊ A tour of the Crown Heights neighborhood

MAY 15-17, 2020

◊ Uplifting chassidic gatherings

21-23 IYAR, 5780

◊ Insightful talks, group learning and discussions ◊ Meet inspiring personalities

$279 per adult/$100 per child Includes program, housing and gourmet cuisine meals - does not include airfare

◊ Gourmet kosher cuisine

register today S H A B B AT I N T H E H E I G H T S .C O M

Use code CHABADCONEJO when registering. For more information please email info@shabbatintheheights.com or call 718.221.6900 ext. 149.

A program of the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute In conjunction with Lubavitch Youth Organization

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WOMEN’S CORNER

Create your own Challah!

TUESDAY

FEB. 25 7:30 PM

At The Conejo Jewish Academy Agoura Hills FEE: $10 • SPONSOR: $108

Unite

Women of all ages, backgrounds and affiliations.

Discover

The secret to great tasting Challah and the art of braiding.

Ex plore

The beauty and blessings of this tradition unique to women.

FEATURING: THE LOS ANGELES LADIES JEWISH CHORALE LAJLC was founded in 2017 by two busy mothers who had a strong passion for Jewish music and singing. Since then, it has grown into a dedicated group of talented Jewish women who have moved and entertained their audiences with meaningful Jewish song.

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

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 12:30 P.M.

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

Discussion on “A Bintel Brief”

By Isaac Metzger Please note that the book club for Feb. (only) will meet at Chabad of Westlake at 12:30 p.m.

Discussion on “Out of the Depths”

By Rabbi Israel Meir Lau

SUNDAY, MARCH 1, 10:30 A.M.

Discussion on “Peony”

By Pearl S. Buck

Circle, Arrow, Spiral 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., Winter Semester Begins Jan. 15 Spring Semester Begins April 29 The Academy – Center for Jewish Life No Fee

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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.

FEE: $10 FOR TAMBOURINE CRAFT NO FEE FOR OTHERS

TUESDAY, JAN. 21, 7:30 P.M.

Chodesh Group for Hebrew Month of Shevat

A Healthy

Mind, Body and Soul Enjoy the sweet voice of Robin Aron as she treats us to melodies for the mind and soul and nourish our body with deliciously delectable healthy desserts prepared by her daughter Channa.

TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 7:30 P.M.

Chodesh Group for Hebrew Month of Nissan

It’s Tambourine Time!

It is written that when our ancestors were still slaves in Egypt, the women prepared tambourines in anticipation of the great celebration of the Exodus. Come decorate your own tambourine in celebration of our own personal redemption from exile.

TUESDAY, MAY 19, 7:30 P.M.

Chodesh Group for Hebrew Month of Sivan

Did I Hear “Cheesecake?”

Let’s get ready for the holiday of Shavuot with a wine and cheese party with, you guessed it, lots of yummy cheesecake.

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WOMEN’S CORNER

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HOLIDAYS

Community

PASSOVER

SEDER Wednesday Evening April 8, 7:45 p.m.

Relive the Exodus, discover the eternal meaning of the Haggadah and enjoy a traditional spirited Seder complete with all the rituals, hand-baked Shmura Matzah and wonderful catered dinner. Children’s program geared to keep kids engaged with songs, stories and games.

Chabad of Agoura Hills, 30345 Canwood Street *$54.00 PER ADULT/$36.00 PER CHILD • LIMITED SEATING • PLEASE RESERVE EARLY

WWW.CHABADCONEJO.COM/SEDER *If you cannot afford the suggested fee, a discounted fee will be arranged for you. If you wish to help sponsor the community Seder, please visit the www.chabadconejo.com/seder for sponsorship opportunities.

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JOIN THE CHABADS OF THE CONEJO VALLEY & VENTURA COUNTY

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TUESDAY, MAY 12 · 5:30 PM AT THE CHABAD RANCH 6061 Gabbert Rd.

DELICIOUS, ALL YOU CAN EAT BBQ AND TRIMMINGS! A GRAND KUMZITZ (BRING YOUR GUITAR!) · HORSE/PONY RIDES PETTING ZOO! · ARCHERY! · BONFIRE WITH SMORES! · HORSE JUMPING SHOW ANCIENT GAMES & PUMP DRILLS · LIVE MUSIC! MOON BOUNCE AND INFLATABLE RIDES! AMAZING ENTERTAINMENT! · FUN FOR ALL AGES! ONLY $15 PER PERSON · $60 PER FAMILY WWW.JEWISHMOORPARK.COM/LAG19 · 805-CHABAD-2 (242-2232)

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SENIORS

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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CKids & The Great Outdoors Our youngsters will be meeting at a local park and volunteering for garden work, while learning about the wonderful holiday of Tu B’shvat. Light healthy refreshments will be served.

Sunday, Feb. 2 • 10:30 a.m. – 12 noon No Fee – Prior Reservations Required Drop off and pick up at the Oak Canyon Community Park, 5600 Hollytree Drive, Oak Park Instructor: Adelle Bryski

A Pre-Shavuot workshop for your florists in training. The children will be decorating their own vase and learn how to make their very own flower arrangement to take home for Shavout! Light refreshments served.

Sunday, May 17 • 10:30 a.m. – 12 noon $10 per child – Prior Reservations Required The Academy – Center for Jewish Life Instructor: Adelle Bryski

Flower Workshop with Wild Blossoms

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Matzah Bakery Passover & Experience

FOR C HILDREN OF ALL AGES

Sunday, March 22, 11 a.m.

Chabad of Agoura Hills, 30345 Canwood Street Limited Space – Will Sell Out Please Pre-Reserve Early $15 per child

Includes Matzah Baking Workshop, Afikoman Bag Craft and a “Matzah Bakers” Hat

A hands-on fun and educational experience for children as they learn the ancient art of Matzah baking. Children will make their own Matzah from scratch: sifting, kneading, rolling and baking and will get to take home their own hand-made matzah.

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THE PASSOVER CRAFT SHOP:

Make Your Own Afikoman Bag

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Teen Lounge Trips & Shabbatons ISRAEL UNITY DAY High School Clubs

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visit cteenconejo.com or call Mushka 805.796.3246

Trips & Teen Lounge INNOVATIVE PROJECTS Bar/Bat Mitzvah Programs

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Foreign language credits WASC accredited Grades 8-12 Multi-level learning

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Experienced instructors

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Located in Agoura Hills

OP E N HO U S E for new students entering grades 8-12

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For more info call 805.557.1555

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Save the Date Sunday, March 29, 2020 FOR MORE INFO PLEASE CALL 818-222-WALK(9255), VISIT WWW.FRIENDSHIPWALK.ORG TO REGISTER AND DONATE.

Join us for an afternoon of family fun and community solidarity as we walk hand-in-hand to benefit an organization that brings joy, cheer and respite to children with special needs and their families.

Whether you sign on as a walker, a donor or both, your participation will help bring laughter and hope to some truly special children.

Please call 818-865-2233 or email walk@friendshipcircleca.org for more info or for corporate sponsorship opportunities.

www.FriendshipWalk.org

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summer 2020

The ultimate 6 week Jewish day camp combining nature, Judaism, and non-stop fun!

At a sprawling 5 acre property in Central Moorpark

June 22 - july 31 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Ages 5-13

On-Site Highlights: Horse-Back Riding

petting zoo

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grooming & lessons

swimming

Landscaping

PLUS: AMAZING TRIPS! Art! Karate! sports!

Kosher Kulinary! Specialty Shows! Challah Baking! hiking! Gymnastics! Theme Days! And much more!

For more information call Devorah at 805-CHABAD-2 (242-2232)

WWW.GIRanchCamp.com Dedicated in memory of Devorah’s father, Menachem Ahron Ben Yosef Hakohen

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Registration Winter/Spring Semester 2019 Academy Lectures & Films

Please indicate the amount of people for

___ M ark Biederman - “Schindler’s Listed” ($12)................____

whom you are registering in the space

___ P resentation of Film “Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles” ($12)......................................____ ___ S alvador Litvak – “An Evening with the Accidental Talmudist” ($18).......... ____ ___ P resentation of Film “Viktor & I – Viktor Frankl Documentary” ($12).................. ____ ___ P resentation of Film - “Escape from Sobibor” ($12)......____

provided on the left of each program.

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___ M oshe Bryski – “Embracing a Life of Spirituality”.......FREE

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___ M oshe Bryski – “Close Encounters of the Holy Kind”...FREE

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Scholar-In-Residence Matisyahu Delvin – “From Altar Boy to Chabad Rabbi” ___ A dult ($30)........................................................................____ ___ C hild ($18).........................................................................____ Salvador Litvak – “Shnooks at Sinai” ___ A dult ($30)........................................................................____ ___ C hild ($18).........................................................................____

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Academy Courses and Study Groups ___ T he Art of Marriage ($25/$36).........................................____ ___ W restling with Faith ($75/$60)........................................____

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___ F ireside Torah Chat ............................................................. FREE ___ S tudies in Talmud................................................................. FREE

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___ S ecrets of the Bible ($50/$75)..........................................____ ___ W ednesday Lunch ‘N Learn.............................................. FREE ___ J udaism’s Gifts to the World ($50/$75)........................____ ___ T orah Studies (2 Locations).............................................. FREE ___ G oing Kabbalistic.................................................................. FREE ___ B LT – Men’s Tefillin Club.................................................... FREE ___ S habbat in the Heights - New York Shabbaton ($279/$100).......____

Women’s Corner ___ C hallah Bake and L.A. Ladies Chorale ($10)..................____ ___ C ircle, Arrow, Spiral – Exploring Gender in Judaism.FREE ___ A cademy Book Club............................................................. FREE The Chodesh Group ___ H ealthy Mind, Body and Soul – Jan. 21................. FREE ___ I t’s Tambourine Time – March 24 ($10)..................____ ___ D id I Hear Cheesecake? – May 19........................... FREE

Holiday Programs ___ P urim in the Stadium ($25/$18).......................................____ ___ C ommunity Passover Seder ($54/$36).........................____ ___ L ag B’Omer Festival ($15/$60)..........................................____

Chai Youth & Teen Program CKids ___ T he Great Outdoors – Feb. 2..................................... FREE ___ F lower Workshop – May 17 ($10)..............................____ ___ C Kids - Model Matzah Bakery ($15).................................____

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