Conejo - Winter - 2015

Awake CONEJO JEWISH ACADEMY WINTER/SPRING SEMESTER 2015

E X P LORE THE SPIRIT WI T H I N

Chabad of the Conejo Proudly Announces

THE GRAND OPENING of our newest center

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Details to

Chabad of North Ranch 1145 Lindero Canyon Road

Dear Friends, If you are one of the thousands of people that have already enjoyed an intellectually stimulating program at the Academy then you are profoundly aware of the educational avenues that are waiting to be explored. If you haven’t yet attended an Academy program, allow me to personally welcome you to a journey into your heritage and to explore the spirit within…

Our winter and spring semesters promises to be a most dynamic, stimulating and inspirational smorgasbord of learning opportunities.

Please look through our catalogue and select from the many programs being made available for you. Please be sure to invite your friends to join.

On behalf of our staff of over a dozen educators, I look forward to greeting you at the Academy.

Sincerely, Rabbi Moshe D. Bryski, Dean

THE NEW CENTER FOR JEWISH LIFE

30347 Canwood Street – Agoura Hills THE SKELTON FAMILY LECTURE HALL

30345 Canwood Street – Agoura Hills tel: 818-991-0991 fax: 818-707-1190 email: info@jewishacademy.com visit our website at: jewishacademy.com

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Winter-Spring Semester 2015 Catalogue Index

Academy Lectures & Films Chief Rabbi of Israel – “American Jewry & The State of Israel”. 4 Presentation of Film – “Beneath the Helmet”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Yitzchok Moully – “Chassidic Pop Art”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Avraham Stolik – “Archaeological Claim to Jerusalem”. . . . . . . . 8 Marthe Cohn – “Behind Enemy Lines”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Yom Hashoa Film – “Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler . . . . . 10 Academy Courses and Study Groups The Art of Parenting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Soulquest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Hebrew. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Talmud. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Jewish Club at Moorpark College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Life in the Balance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Practical Kabbalah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Torah Studies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Wednesday Lunch ‘N Learn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Biblical Reflections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Justice and The War on Terror. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Going Kabbalistic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 JNet Chavrusa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 In The Footsteps of The Patriarchs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Dynamic Wisdom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Academy Workshops Kutting Edge Kosher With Katsuji Tanabe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Women’s World The Jewish Women’s Circle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Torah and Tea. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Women of the Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Purim Unmasked. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Mikvah Lessons and Tour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Holidays Adarfest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Purim Live. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Academy Tours Heritage Tour of ISRAEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Senior Program The Sunshine Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Chai Youth & Teen Program Teen Scene for Girls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Jew Crew at Oak Park High . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 CJA Hebrew School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Hebrew High. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 CTeen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Friendship Circle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Services Sunday Men’s Minyan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Daily and Shabbat Prayer Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

The Academy is dedicated to the living legacy of

THE LUBAVITCHER REBBE Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson

Headquarters:

Agoura Hills Satellite Locations:

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Four Ways to Register: CALL OUR OFFICE AT

818-991-0991 FAX REGISTRATION TO

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CONEJO JEWISH ACADEMY, 30345 CANWOOD STREET, AGOURA HILLS, CA 91301 VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT

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LECTURES

AN HISTORIC EVENING

Wednesday, January 7, 8:00 p.m.

Hyatt Westlake Plaza Hotel – Grand Ballroom 880 South Westlake Blvd. $12 Advanced Paid Reservations, $15 At Door

PRE-LECTURE PRIVATE RECEPTION WITH CHIEF RABBI For a $180 sponsorship contribution, you will receive 4 tickets to a pre-lecture private reception with the Chief Rabbi, photo opportunity, and reserved seating for the lecture.

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FOR THE CONEJO, VENTURA COUNTY AND WEST VALLEY JEWISH COMMUNITY

LECTURES

A Frank and Open Conversation with

CHIEF RABBI OF ISRAEL THE

THE HONORABLE RABBI DAVID BARUCH LAU ‫שליט''א‬

AMERICAN JEWRY & THE STATE OF ISRAEL MODERATORS:

Rabbi Moshe Bryski, Executive Director of Chabad of the Conejo David Suissa, President of TRIBE Media Corp/Jewish Journal In July of 2013, Rabbi David Lau, son of former Chief Rabbi Israel Meir Lau, was elected Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi of Israel for a ten-year term. An accomplished Torah scholar and a reserve Major in the IDF Intelligence Corps, Rabbi Lau previously served as Chief Rabbi of the city of Modi’in and has been a featured speaker in various public fora, including prominent appearances on Israel’s electronic and digital media.

During a unique visit to the West Coast, Rabbi Lau will be making an historic appearance at the Conejo Jewish Academy where he will partake in a “Town Hall Style” evening, addressing issues that strengthen the bridge between Israel and the American Jewish Community. Members of the audience will have the rare opportunity to meet, greet and ask direct questions of this honored dignitary and spiritual leader. In the words of Rabbi Lau, “I am looking forward to connecting with the American members of our united Jewish Family.”

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FILM

Monday, Jan. 26, 7:30 p.m.

Westlake Village Cinema, 4711 Lakeview Canyon Rd. (Corner Agoura Road) Tickets: $12 Tickets can be purchased in advanced on line at www.jewishacademy.com or www.regencymovies.com LIMITED SEATING — PLEASE RESERVE IN ADVANCE

Premier Screening Beneath the Helmet: From High School to the Home Front is a coming of age story that highlights five young Israeli high school graduates, who are drafted into the army to defend their country. At the age of 18, away from their houses, family, and friends these young individuals undergo a demanding journey, revealing the core of who they are and who they want to be, and why they were chosen to be the protectors of a nation.

Special Guest Speaker at Premier Screening Participants will be treated to opening remarks and a postviewing question and answer session with Lt. Aviv Regev, deputy platoon commander in the 101st Paratrooper Brigade.

Aviv is featured in the film.

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LECTURES

POP ART

AN EVENING WITH YITZCHOK MOULLY – THE POP ART RABBI

MEET THE ARTIST, HEAR ABOUT HIS JOURNEY AND VIEW A COLLECTION OF HIS WORK — WINE & CHEESE TO BE SERVED

Monday, February 2,

7:30 p.m. – Viewing 8 p.m. – Lecture & Sale The Academy — Skelton Family Lecture Hall $10 advanced paid reservations, $13 at the door

ORIGINALS, ENHANCED GICLÉES AND LIMITED EDITION PRINTS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR SALE FOLLOWING THE FORMAL PRESENTATION Raised by former hippies, Yitzchok Moully experienced a different and perhaps more colorful upbringing than most Chassidim today. Moully’s family journeyed from an alternative life in the Australian outback to “organized Judaism” by way of the Chabad movement. His work in inspired by the greats of the Pop Art movement and reflects its energy in a Jewish form coupled with the joy and vibrancy found in Chassidic lifestyle.

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LECTURES THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL CLAIM TO JERUSALEM & THE TEMPLE MOUNT

JERUSALEM UNCOVERED

Monday, February 23, 8:00 p.m.

The Academy — Center for Jewish Life $10 advanced paid reservations, $13 at the door

An Audio-Visual Presentation by noted biblical archeological scholar

Rabbi Avraham Stolik An archaeological refutation of the academic critics, who deny Israel’s historic connection between the Jewish people and their ancient homeland and capital Hidden under thousands of years of dust and debris lies a treasure trove of relics containing the biblical secrets of our nation and the claim to our homeland. In recent years, archaeological discoveries in the ancient city of Jerusalem and throughout the Land of Israel have uncovered key findings that present a powerful and convincing case for the biblical story and for the Jewish claim to Israel and our eternal capital – Jerusalem.

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LECTURES

Prepare to be INSPIRED!!

A true remarkable HERO!!

BEHIND ENEMY LINES

The True JEWISH SStory of a PY in Naz i German

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BOOK SIGNING & SALE FOLLOWING LECTURE

Monday, March 9, 8:00 p.m.

Hyatt Westlake Plaza Hotel, Grand Ballroom, 880 South Westlake Blvd. $12 Advanced Paid Reservations, $15 At Door

HEAR HER INCREDIBLE STORY OF COURAGE, FAITH & ESPIONAGE.

An Evening with Marthe Cohn At the Hyatt Wetslake Plaza Hotel

Ninety-four year old Holocaust survivor Marthe Cohn became a member of the intelligence service of the French First Army and was able to retrieve inside information about Nazi troop movements by slipping behind enemy lines.

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FILM

Thurs, April 16, 7:30 p.m.

Westlake Village Cinema, 4711 Lakeview Canyon Rd. (Corner Agoura Road) Tickets: $10 Tickets can be purchased in advanced on line at www.jewishacademy.com or www.regencymovies.com

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

Irena Sendler, who died 2008 at 98, was a Polish social worker who helped save an estimated 2,500 Jewish children from the Nazis by smuggling them out of the Warsaw Ghetto and giving them false identities.

Her dramatic story, including how she was captured and nearly tortured to death and how she managed to preserve the children’s true identities in jars buried under an apple tree, became widely known only in recent years. A group of four Kansas schoolgirls brought her to worldwide attention.

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COURSES

A NEW SIX-SESSION COURSE FROM THE ROHR JEWISH LEARNING INSTITUTE

15 CE

CREDITS

Continuing Educat ion Credits Available for Medical & Mental Health Professionals

6 Tuesdays, 8 p.m.

Jan. 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24 Rabbi Yisroel Levine The Academy – Center for Jewish Life

$

$50/$75 per couple (includes textbook and material)

This course is also available at our Thousand Oaks Satellite on Thursday evenings, starting Jan. 22 and instructed by Rabbi Chaim Bryski.

As parents, we worry about the well-being of our kids; about their future, and about our role in shaping it. How do we keep them safe, while encouraging their independence? When should we motivate them by incentive, and when by establishing firm consequences? And how do we build their self-esteem to prepare them mentally and emotionally for the long road ahead?

In The Art of Parenting, we scale the challenges that face us as parents and explore timeless insights from Jewish wisdom to instill values, foster independence, and ensure the long-term success and emotional well-being of our children.

Lesson One: Parents Not “Peer Ants” Lesson Two: Proactive Parenting vs. Role Modeling Lesson Three: Freedom with Responsibility Lesson Four: Cultivating Healthy Self-Esteem Lesson Five: Using the Carrot and the Stick Lesson Six: Jewish Parenting

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COURSES

Soulquest: The Journey Through

Life, Death and Beyond

6 Tuesdays, 8 p.m.

April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26 Rabbi Yisroel Levine The Academy – Center for Jewish Life

$

$25/$40 per couple

The confrontation with the harsh reality of mortality, whether through aging, a health crisis, or an encounter with death, makes us wonder whether our life has any meaning.

It is during these existential crises that our tradition reaches out to us with solace and comfort, asserting emphatically that while our bodies may die, our soul is eternal, and this world is but one step in its journey.

We invite you to discover the odyssey of your soul. Find out where it came from, where it is going, and what it is doing right now. Explore the limits of mortality, and how we can better appreciate the true life of those who are living as well as those who have passed on.

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Hebrew Reading Beginners Hebrew

COURSES

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

6 Tuesdays, 8 p.m.

Jan. 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24

The Academy – Center for Jewish Life

$ $

Rebbetzin Tovi Bistritzky

$18

$ $

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.

Offered in 3 Locations!

Thousand Oaks

Mondays, 8:15 p.m., Begins Jan. 12

$ $ $ $

Newbury Park

Tuesdays, 8 p.m., Begins Jan. 13

Simi Valley

Tuesdays, 8:30 p.m., Begins Jan. 13

Rabbi Chaim Bryski

Rabbi Schneur Schneerson

Rabbi Nosson Gurary

Chabad of Thousand Oaks 2060 E. Avenida De Los Arboles, Suite I

Chabad of Newbury Park 350 Via Las Brisas

Chabad of Simi Valley 4464 Alamo Street

No Fee

Do you or someone you know attend Moorpark College?

Join the

JEWISH CLUB at Moorpark College

For details and schedule, call 805-CHABAD 2 or email college@jewishmoorpark.com

$ $ $ $

No Fee

$ $ $ $

No Fee

COURSES

Life in the Balance Jewish Perspectives on Everyday Medical Dilemmas

This course on Jewish medical ethics will cover end-of-life decision making, non-vital organ transplantation, preventive medicine, sale of human organs, autopsy, and complications in pregnancy.

Mondays, 8:00 p.m., Begins Jan. 26 Rabbi Nosson Gurary

Chabad of Simi Valley, 4464 Alamo Street

$ $

$65

$ $

Practical Kabbalah The Universe of Jewish Mysticism

Known as the secrets of the Torah, the Kabbalah is an age-old body of knowledge exploring the inner dimensions of G-d, man and the universe. Utilizing the teachings of the Kabbalistic and Chassidic masters, this study group will lead you on a journey into the self and the world around you.

Wednesdays, 10 a.m., Winter Semester Begins Jan. 7 Spring Semester Begins April 15 Rabbi Yisroel Levine

Private Home in Woodland Hills — Call for Directions

$ $

No Fee

$ $

Torah Studies — The Weekly Portion A Weekly Study Group in Moorpark

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

Mondays, 8:00 p.m., Begins Jan. 26 Rabbi Shimon Heidingsfeld

Chabad of Moorpark – 4219 Tierra Rejada Road

$ $

No Fee

COURSES

THE WEDNESDAY

LUNCH ‘N LEARN STUDY GROUP A Textual Torah Study Group with Rabbi Moshe D. Bryski

Wednesdays, 12:30 p.m.

Winter Semester Begins Jan. 21 Spring Semester Begins April 22 Rabbi Moshe D. Bryski The Academy – Center for Jewish Life

$

No Fee Delicious Lunch Following Class

Biblical Stories of the Bible Journey in the Wilderness—The 40th Year

Join us on Wednesday afternoons as we delve into: »» The Battle with Midian »» The Census »» For the Love of Israel – The Daughters of Tzelafchad »» The Jewish Holidays The latter half of the Book Numbers tells us about the final year of our ancestors 40 year journey in the wilderness. This very eventful year concludes with an epic battle with Midian and the instructions concerning the observance of the Jewish holidays.

You are invited to join thus study group at any time during the semester.

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COURSES

Biblical Reflections Finding Yourself in the Stories of Genesis

15 CE

CREDITS

Continuing Educat ion Credits Available for Medical & Mental Health Professionals

6 Wednesdays, 8 p.m.

Winter Semester: Jan. 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25 Spring Semester: April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20, 27

The universal figures in the Book of Genesis provide profound lessons for the human experience that transcend time and culture. This winter and spring, find your own reflection in these Biblical stories of passion, trial and triumph – as we take a grown-up look at the greatest stories the world has ever known.

Rabbi Moshe D. Bryski

WINTER SEMESTER »» Cain and Abel – A Death in the Family

The Academy— Center for Jewish life

$ $

$18

»» Noah and the Flood – A New World Order »» The Birth of Abraham – The First Jew SPRING SEMESTER »» The Patriarchs and Matriarchs – Chariots of G-d »» The Binding of Isaac – The Ultimate Sacrifice »» Jacob and Esau – The Great Disguise

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COURSES

JUSTICE AND THE

WAR ON TERROR

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A Torah Based Perspective

3 CLE CREDITS

Attorneys can obtain up to 3 CLE credits for participation

Join Rabbi Moshe Bryski for this two part series examining Judaic and Torah based law on some of the controversial gut wrenching dilemmas facing Israel and the free world as it continues to battle the war on terror.

2 Wednesdays, 8 p.m March 11 and 18 Rabbi Moshe D. Bryski The Academy – Center for Jewish Life

$

No Fee Prior Registration Requested

PART 1: NEGOTIATING WITH TERROR In 2011, Israel set 1,027 prisoners free in exchange for the release of Gilad Shalit. More recently, the rise of ISIS and the murders of James Foley and Steven Sutloff and others have forced us to revisit this heart wrenching debate: Should we pay hefty ransoms or release dangerous criminals in exchange for the life and freedom of an innocent hostage?

PART 2: TORTURING TO SAVE LIVES In the aftermath of 9/11, the CIA confirmed using waterboarding on several terror suspects for the purpose of gaining intelligence and preventing a future attack. While the evils of terror must be combated, human rights must also be protected. Might such treatment ever be justified?

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Going Kabbalistic The Basics of Jewish Mysticism

COURSES

“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.

Samplings of topics of this new and exciting afternoon study group: »» The DNA of Creation »» Divine Intervention and Divine Providence »» Conflicts of Body and Soul »» Mitzvot: The Connection to G-d »» Heaven and Hell »» The Messianic Times

Thursdays, 12:30 p.m.

Winter Semester Begins Jan. 15 Spring Semester Begins April 23 Rabbi Yisroel Levine

$ $ $ $

The Academy – Center for Jewish Life No Fee Prior Registration Requested

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 phone-study 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

In the

BEGINNING The Genesis: Adam, Noah and the Patriarchs

The Conejo Jewish Academy will now be offering courses and study groups in the Liberty Canyon/Lost Hills neighborhoods serving the Las Virgenes Jewish Community.

If you live in the area and would like to be kept informed of upcoming educational, holiday and Shabbat programs, please call 818-991-0991 or email rabbi@chabadlosthills.com

3 Thursdays, 8 p.m.

Winter Semester Feb. 5, 12, 19 Spring Semester May 14, 21, 28 Rabbi Leibel Kahanov

$ $

At a private home in the Lost Hills community – Please call for location and directions No Fee Prior Registration Requested

The Book of Genesis, unlike the other four of the five books of Moses, contain very few laws, yet it is precisely and specifically this book that role models behavior and character traits that were to become the hallmark of the Jewish people. The protagonists of Genesis are astonishingly human; a world away from the heroes and heroines of myth. They are not mighty warriors nor rulers commanding armies and winning legendary victories. They are ordinary people made extraordinary by their willingness to follow G-d.

Winter Semester

A Light in the Darkness The Lives of Abel and Noah Spring Semester

In the Footsteps of the Patriarchs and Matriarchs OUR Story – OUR Journey 19

COURSES

DYNAMIC WISDOM The Development of Jewish Law and Tradition Through the Ages

6 Thursdays, 8 p.m.

April 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28 Rabbi Shlomo Bistritzky The Academy – Center for Jewish Life

$

$36/$50 per couple (includes textbook)

From commandments engraved in stone to microchips in our eyewear and self-driving cars--a lot can change in 3,000 years.

Yet the elemental questions about our tradition remain the same. Do we have any evidence that the Bible text is divine and true? Who has the right to interpret the Bible? And how do we adapt its laws to modern times and changing influences?

The answers to these questions are addressed in Dynamic Wisdom, the most popular course ever offered by the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute. Renamed and newly revised on the basis of feedback from students like yourself, this interactive course promises to intrigue and inspire as you explore the history and development of Jewish law and tradition.

The journey Dynamic Wisdom represents the inner story of our lives and of our people. We invite you to join us for the ride.

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U ING

WORKSHOP

K O SHE R With

WINNER OF FOOD NETWORKS

CONTESTANT ON

BRAVO’S

owner of a kosher restauarant

MexiKosher!

2 Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 22 and 29 The Academy — Center for Jewish Life $18 for series – Prior Registration REQUIRED

MODERN TECHNIQUES FOR TIMELESS TRADITION Born and raised in the heart of Mexico, the son of a Japanese father and a Mexican mother, Katsuji has worked inside LA’s most acclaimed kitchens. In 2013, he became a CHOPPED Champion on the Food Networks Cooking Competition. In 2014, Kat Tanabe gained national fame as one the contestants on the very popular TOP CHEF show.

Tanabe is the owner of his own MexiKosher Restaurant, the first authentic Kosher Mexican restaurant in Los Angeles and arguably the first of its kind in the entire United States.

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WOMEN’S WORLD

The Jewish Women’s Circle A Monthly Chodesh Group

The “Jewish Women’s Circle” explores Judaism, while fostering friendship, sharing and growth. All Jewish women are welcome regardless of affiliation, level of knowledge or observance.

Tuesday, Jan. 20, 8:00 p.m.

Chodesh Group for Hebrew Month of Shvat

Nishmat Party This very spiritual party incorporates the making of different blessings on a variety of food items. With each blessing recited, we focus on giving blessing to friends and loved ones in need.

Tuesday, Feb. 17, 8:00 p.m.

Chodesh Group for Hebrew Month of Adar

Purim: Let the Purim Spirit Begin!

Who was Queen Esther? Why is her beauty so significant? Learn all about the festive holiday of Purim with loads of fun and pampering.

Tuesday, April 21, 8:00 p.m.

Chodesh Group for Hebrew Month of Iyar

Focus on Health: Internal & External We will focus on cooking and eating healthy - a healthy diet for a healthy soul. We will also study Chassidic remedies for healing internal pain.

Tuesday, May 19, 8:00 p.m.

Rebbetzin Matty Bryski Bryski Residence, Agoura Hills Call for Directions

$

No Fee - Prior Reservations Required

Chodesh Group for Hebrew Month of Sivan

Shavuot: The Cheesecake Holiday We will discuss the special holiday of Shavuot (commemorating the giving of the Torah at Sinai) and learn why it’s associated with cheesecake.

Enjoy a tasting of a variety of cheesecakes and wines.

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Torah & Tea

A Torah Study Group For Women

WOMEN’S WORLD

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 at Mount Sinai over 3300 years ago, the Torah and its teachings have provoked inspired inquiry to discover its infinitely-layered designs and meanings.

Torah and Tea will bring you this tradition of classical Jewish learning in a series of clear and engaging classes. Probing the ideas and issues presented in each week’s Torah portion, these classes will offer timely lessons based on Chassidic teachings.

Tuesdays, 8:00 p.m.

Winter Semester Begins Jan. 27 Spring Semester Begins April 28 Rebbetzin Matty Bryski Bryski Residence in Agoura Hills— Call for Directions

$ $ $ $

In Loving Memory of Mrs. Rashi Minkowicz OBM and Mrs. Rivky Barber OBM

No Fee

Women of the Book

Exploring the Female Biblical Characters Throughout Jewish history, we have had shining examples of exemplary women who have demonstrated to us through their actions the way to attain inner harmony. The experiences and achievements of these women of the past can provide much needed insight for today’s modern women. In our fall semester, we will examine the lives of the women of the Book of Genesis.

Wednesdays, 11 a.m.

Winter Semester Begins Jan. 14 Spring Semester Begins April 22 Rebbetzin Brocha Sapochkinsky The Academy – Center for Jewish Life

$ $ $ $

No Fee

Auxiliary Women’s Study Groups Thousand Oaks

Caffeine for the Soul

Moorpark

Torah and Tea

Sundays, 10 a.m. — Call 805-493-7776 or email shula@jewishto.org

Tuesdays, 12 noon — Call 805-242-2232 or email Info@JewishMoorpark.com

Rebbetzin Shula Bryski

Rebbetzin Devorah L. Heidingsfeld

For a complete listing of women’s programs in Simi Valley, pelase call 805-577-573 or email bassie@chabadsimi.org

$

$

WOMEN’S WORLD

Purim

Unmasked A PURIM WORKSHOP FOR WOMEN

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 7:30 P.M. DESIGN & DECORATE YOUR OWN CERAMIC

MASKS

TASTE DELICIOUS

HAMANTASHEN

AND PURIM TREATS TO BE USED AS A WALL HANGING OR AS PART EXPLORE THE STORY OF A PURIM COSTUME OF PURIM – UNMASKED! Rebbetzin Chana Stery Kahanov

$ $ $

At a private home in the Lost Hills community – Please call for location and directions No Fee - Prior Reservations Required

Mikvah Lessons, Tours & Appointments If you have never been to a Mikvah and would like to know what it looks like and learn more about it or to arrange a group tour or for Mikvah appointments, please call 818-707-2416 or visit www.chabadconejo.com/mikvah

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ADARfest

HOLIDAYS

AN EVENING OF

COMEDY | ENTERTAINMENT SPIRITS & HORS D’OEUVRES

Our sages teach us that when the Hebrew month of Adar arrives, it is a time for much rejoicing, celebrating and yes, even some partying.

PLEASE JOIN US FOR ADARFEST - GUARANTEED TO GET YOU INTO THE ADAR/PURIM SPIRIT! All Proceeds To Benefit The Chabad Food Bank

SUN

1

MARCH

7:00pm

SHERATON HOTEL

30100 AGOURA ROAD, AGOURA HILLS

With Special Guest Comedian

MARK SCHIFF

“Mark Schiff is one of the funniest, the brightest, the best stage comic I have ever seen.” — Jerry Seinfeld

+

Marc Bachrach “Kosher” Comedy Hypnotist Show

$360 $180 per couple per person Reservations for the Adarfest are complimentary with the purchase or solicitation of $360 or more worth of Raffle Tickets (2 reservations) or $180 worth of Raffle Tickets (1 reservation). For further information about the raffle, prizes and how to purchase/solicit tickets, please call 818-991-0991 or visit

WWW.CHABADCONEJO.COM/RAFFLE.

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FREE

HOLIDAYS

ADMISSION BBQ food items for sale

ASK ABOUT OUR FAMILY PURIM FEAST Thurs., March 5 5 pm

PURIM LIVE An Interactive Purim Experience An

the for t n Eve

Whole Family !

WED., MARCH 4 6:30 PM

Chabad Community Campus 30345 Canwood Street, Agoura Hills

Megillah Readings, 6:30 & 8:30 pm (In Sanctuary)

MEGILLAH READING CHILD & ADULT MASQUERADE CONTEST OUTDOOR FIRE SHOW BAR-B-QUE DINNER PLUS AN ALL NEW “JOURNEY THROUGH SHUSHAN”

Journey Through Shushan Tours Begins Every 15 Minutes (In Center for Jewish Life)

Bar-B-Que & Fire Show (In the Parking Lot)

Get your best Purim costume… you are about to journey through ancient Shushan, the Capital City of the Persian Empire… Meet the Purim characters up close… Learn from them the story of Purim in this all new exciting experience you won’t want to miss.

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ACADEMY TOUR

Join Rabbi Moshe Bryski on a memorable

FAMILY HERITAGE TOUR of

Celebrate your family’s Jewish pride with a visit to the

HOLY LAND of ISRAEL SUMMER 2015 • JUNE 21 – JULY 2

Reserve No w For A Trip of a

LIFETIME

!

Highlights include: »» »» »» »» »» »» »» »» »» »» »» »» »» »» »» »»

Jewish Heritage Study Tour Jerusalem – The Eternal Capital The Tunnel and Old City History – Past and Present Hebron – The City of our Fathers Shabbat at the Wall Prayers at Holy Sites Bar/Bat Mitzvah Celebrations Welcomed Masada and the Dead Sea Rafting on the Jordan River Jeep Tour of the Golan Mystical City of Safed Yad Vashem and Israel’s Museums Archeological Excavations Meet with Dignitaries Solidarity with Members of the IDF

FIVE STAR ACCOMMODATIONS For Couples, Singles and Families Call 818-991-0991 for complete itinerary and pricing

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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

It’s not just about visitation.

It’s about friendship.

It’s about community.

All seniors are invited to join the Sunshine Club for a Monthly Luncheon at the Center for Jewish Life TUESDAYS, JAN. 6, FEB. 3, MARCH 3, MAY 5, JUNE 2 11:30 A.M.

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 bi-weekly 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 or Malka at 818-991-0991 or visit www.

MySunshineClub.com

Cultural Events

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Special thanks to

for their continued support of the Sunshine Club

the teen scene

CHAI YOUTH month ly group for girls ages 12-16

SATURDAY EVENING, JAN. 24,, 7:30 P.M.

SPA NIGHT FOR YOUR BODY AND SOUL Meet Thai Yoga therapist, Kineret Sherman.. and much more!

SATURDAY EVENING, FEB. 28, 7:30 P.M.

PRE-PURIM BASH

Bake Hamantaschen, make exotics masks.. and find out WHY?

SATURDAY EVENING, MARCH 21, 8:30 P.M.

PLAY THE EXODUS GAME RIGHT!

Join specialized instructor and learn how to healthy eating frees us too.

SUNDAY EVENING, APRIL 19, 7:30 P.M.

$ $ $

Rebbetzin Tovi Bistritzky Rebbetzin Leah Levine The Academy— Center for Jewish life FREE – Prior Registration Necessary

(Please note the Teen Scene moves to Sunday in the spring)

ART can express what words cannot.

Join Dr. Lynn Ben Chetrit and find the artist in YOU! SUNDAY EVENING, MAY 17, 7:30 P.M. (Please note the Teen Scene moves to Sunday in the spring)

CHEESECAKE BAKEOFF! Need we say more??

 

SPREAD THE WORD! INVITE YOUR FACEBOOK FRIENDS! TWEET IT OUT!

For every friend you bring, your name goes into a drawing for a fun door prize!

Do you have a son and daughter attending Oak Park High School?

Have them join the

JEW CREW The Jewish Club of Oak Park High

t

e

TUESDAYS AT 12:10 P.M. Call Rabbi Levine at 818-991-0991 for more information.

ens

Weekly 30 minute session with Rabbi Yisroel Levine and Stuart Greenberg on Jewish thought and current events. Kosher Pizza served!

CHAI YOUTH

cja

hebrew school

2 accedited programs to choose from:

Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Thursday 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Featuring: »» T he Aleph Champ Hebrew Reading Program

ter regis or now f ” 6 2015-1

»» Smart Boards »» Holidays »» History »» A&C »» Ethics »» Jewish Morals and Values For more information, please call Chabad’s Chai Youth and Teen Division at 805-557-1555 or visit chabadconejo.com/youth

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hebrew

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• Study Hebrew as a foreign language • Achieve academic excellence • Experienced instructors reg • Limited class size ist n ow f er • Individual Attention Foreign Language Credits

or -16”

2015

WASC Accredit 6 Levels – Classes in Hebrew

‫ הצטיינות בהישגים אקדמיים‬,‫עברית כשפה זרה‬ ‫מורים מנוסים כיתות עם מספר מקומות מוגבל‬ ‫תשומת לב אישית לכל תלמיד‬

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For more info please visit www.chhschool.com or call 805-557-1555

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love it, live it, join it!

CTeen is a Jewish teen club that combines exhilarating fun and meaningful projects into a program that’s thrilling and uniting.

CTeen events happen at least monthly, but the memories last a lifetime. The impact is magnificent, the experience priceless. It’s the place to be for every Jewish teen.

Join the fastest growing nationwide Jewish Teen program!

For more info please visit Cteen.com or call 805-557-1555

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FRIENDSHIP WALK 2015

Going That Ex tra M ile r d e l i n h W For Ch your FEET... O ith Speci ‌ pen yo al N e lk wit ur HE eds‌ Wa ART. . . Don

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LOVE...

SAVE THE DATE Sunday, March 22, 2015 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 e-mail walk@friendshipcircleca.org for more info or for corporate sponsorship opportunities.

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Sunday Morning Minyan

PRAYER SERVICES

Get your week off to a great start with the Sunday morning Minyan followed by a video presentation of an excerpt by the Lubavitcher Rebbe on the weekly portion and memorable clips of the Rebbe’s life and leadership.

8:00 a.m.

Chabad of Agoura Hills, 30345 Canwood Street

$ $

Shabbos Services

Jr. Congregation • Hebrew/English Prayerbooks • Spirited Prayers Oneg Following

Prayer Services

CHABAD OF AGOURA HILLS

$

30345 Canwood Street Friday at Sundown; Shabbos Morning 10 a.m.

Weekday Morning Minyan

CHABAD OF OAK PARK

$

5998 Conifer Street Friday at Sundown; Shabbos Morning 10 a.m.

$

2524 Townsgate Road Friday at Sundown; Shabbos Morning 10 a.m.

Start your work day off with Tefillin and morning prayer services. It will make your whole day feel more spiritual and meaningful. Join us daily, weekly, monthly or to say Kaddish on Yahrtzeit.

CHABAD OF WESTLAKE VILLAGE

Fresh coffee served

Monday–Friday 6:15 a.m.

CHABAD OF THOUSAND OAKS

$

2060 Ave. De Los Arboles Suite F Friday at 6:15 p.m.

Shabbos Morning 10 a.m.

Chabad of Westlake Village 2524 Townsgate Road

$

CHABAD OF CALABASAS

$ $ $ $

Weekday Afternoon & Evening Services* $

3871 Old Topanga Canyon Road, Shabbos Morning 10 a.m.

Chabad now offers a daily Minyan for Mincha* and Maariv at its Agoura Hills location. Start times fluctuates based on time of sunset. Call 818-991-0991 or visit chabadconejo.com for start time.

CHABAD OF NEWBURY PARK 350 Via Las Brisas #110 Shabbos Morning, 10 a.m.

CHABAD OF SIMI VALLEY 4464 Alamo Street Shabbos Morning, 10 a.m.

CHABAD OF MOORPARK

*During the winter months of January and February, we will only have Maariv services at 6:10 p.m. on Monday–Thursday.

4219 Tierra Rejada Road Shabbos Morning, 10 a.m.

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CALENDAR

Semester at a Glance

Lectures ourses & Study Groups C Workshops Women’s World Family, Holiday & Special Events Seniors Chai Youth and Teen Prayer Services

Number inside each box (99) refers to the page of that particular class, program.

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Tue

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Fri

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3

33

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9

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33

33

6

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28

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13

14

15

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17

12

13

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18

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33

19

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20 14

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15 16

18 21

33

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20 14

11 13

15 16

18 21

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3

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11

18

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1

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28 23

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15 16

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24 14

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25

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20 14

11 13

15 16

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7 33

12

18

22 23

13

14

33

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18

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22

13 14

22

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Registration Winter/Spring 2015

REGISTRATION

Academy Lectures ___Chief Rabbi of Israel – “American Jewry & The State of Israel” ($12).____ ___Presentation of Film – “Beneath the Helmet” ($12). . . . . ____ ___Yitzchok Moully – “Chassidic Pop Art” ($10). . . . . . . . . . ____ ___Avraham Stolik – “Archaeological Claim to Jerusalem” ($10).____ ___Marthe Cohn – “Behind Enemy Lines” ($12). . . . . . . . . . . ____ ___Yom Hashoa Film – “Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler ($10).____ Academy Courses and Study Groups ___The Art of Parenting ($50/$75). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ___Soulquest ($25/$40). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ___Hebrew ($18) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ___Talmud – Thousand Oaks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FREE ___Talmud – Newbury Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FREE ___Talmud – Simi Valley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FREE ___Life in the Balance ($65) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ___Practical Kabbalah – Woodland Hills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FREE ___Torah Studies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FREE ___Wednesday Lunch ‘N Learn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FREE ___Biblical Reflections – Winter ($18). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ___Biblical Reflections – Spring ($18) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ___Justice and The War on Terror. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FREE ___Going Kabbalistic – Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FREE ___Going Kabbalistic – Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FREE ___In The Beginning: Role Models – Winter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . FREE ___In The Beginning: In The Footsteps – Spring . . . . . . . . . . FREE ___Dynamic Wisdom ($36/$50) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ Academy Workshops ___Kutting Edge Kosher With Katsuji Tanabe ($18). . . . . . . ____ Women’s World The Jewish Women’s Circle ___Jan. 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ___Feb. 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ___April 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ___May 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ___Torah and Tea – Winter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ___Torah and Tea – Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ___Women of the Book – Winter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ___Women of the Book – Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ___Purim Unmasked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Please fill out this form and mail or fax it to:

CONEJO JEWISH ACADEMY 30347 CANWOOD STREET AGOURA HILLS, CA 91301 or Fax to 818-707-1190 You can also register by phone — call our office at 818-991-0991 Or by visiting our website at

WWW.JEWISHACADEMY.COM Name:__________________________ Address:________________________ City_____________________________

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Senior Program ___The Sunshine Club Luncheons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FREE Chai Youth & Teen Program Teen Scene for Girls ___Jan. 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ___Feb. 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ___March 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ___April 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ___May 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Please indicate the amount of people for whom you are registering in the space provided on the left of each program.

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