Monthly Archives: November 2009

I’m Telling My Story Dec. 3rd, 7:30 pm, at Workmen’s Circle

Posted on November 25, 2009 by Luke Ford

It’s the climax of this ten-week storytelling workshop I’ve been taking. I’ll be reading a story that is 1400 words long. It should take ten minutes. There will be refreshments. It is free. Workmen’s Circle is located at 1525 Robertson … Continue reading →

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A Great Gift Idea

Posted on November 25, 2009 by Luke Ford

I have a new motto for holiday shopping this year: Fun but affordable. Forget expensive gifts that soon find their way to the remainder bin at some big box retailer, or presents that quickly fall out of style and gather … Continue reading →

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Gila Manolson Speaks In Los Angeles Tonight

Posted on November 18, 2009 by Luke Ford

Gila Manolson celebrated author of The Magic Touch, Outside/Inside, and Head to Heart The Media’s Effect on Self-Image and Modesty Wednesday, November 18 at 8 PM for men and women $12 pre-registration $15 at the door sponsorships available Jewish Learning … Continue reading →

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Rabbi Ari Kahn In LA This Weekend

Posted on November 18, 2009 by Luke Ford

This coming Shabbat – Parshat Toldot November 21st, Rabbi Kahn will be the Scholar in Residence at the West Coast Torah Center 322 North Foothill Road Beverly Hills, CA 90210. Friday night dinner in the shul with a few families, … Continue reading →

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Chevra Kadisha Workshop

Posted on November 18, 2009 by Luke Ford

Young Israel of Century City invites the community to a Special Chevra Kadisha Workshop. Taught by Rabbi Elchonon Zohn Sunday, November 22, 7:30 p.m. at Young Israel of Century City in our Teichman Family Youth Wing Topic:  “HALAKHIC and PRACTICAL ISSUES of … Continue reading →

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Night Of Unity

Posted on November 13, 2009 by Luke Ford

Eric Rosen from JConnectLA emails: Follow us on Twitter and join our Facebook group. Stay connected 🙂 Shabbat Dinner Come celebrate Shabbat with JConnectLA and feast on gourmet grub, wine and other delicacies. Special appearance by the wine guys. 11.20, … Continue reading →

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What’s Happening At Bnai David?

Posted on November 13, 2009 by Luke Ford

Rav Yosef emails: The Year’s first Shabbaton is only 2 weeks away! As, I mentioned in shul last Shabbat morning, we have a jam-packed Shabbaton Nov. 20 and 21, as we mark the upcoming anniversary of the UN’s historic 1947 … Continue reading →

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This Weekend At YICC

Posted on November 13, 2009 by Luke Ford

THIS SHABBAT, PARASHAT  CHAYEI SARAH Shabbat, November 14, 2009 4:45 p.m. (Mincha at 4 p.m.) Issues & Answers featuring Sgt. Benjamin Anthony (res.) Topic:  “True Confessions of a Chayal” Sgt. Benjamin Anthony is a 29 year-old reservist in the IDF … Continue reading →

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Survival Kits For The Homeless

Posted on November 13, 2009 by Luke Ford

I’m curious how much good survival kits will do as most homeless are mentally ill? If they had a clue about how to take care of themselves, they wouldn’t be homeless? Pico-Robertson seems to have more homeless every month. I … Continue reading →

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Rabbi Yonah To Washington D.C.

Posted on November 10, 2009 by Luke Ford

Eric Rosen writes: Hello Everyone! Rabbi Yonah heads to Washington DC for the Jewish Federations of North America’s General Assembly, as a finalist in the Jewish Community Hero Award! Thanks to everyone who helped make it happen 🙂 We wish … Continue reading →

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