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YOUR CHANCE TO BE ON TV-THIS SUNDAY! Meet PRODUCERS & CASTING DIRECTORS of NEW DATING TV SHOW “BAGGAGE” (starring Jerry Springer) at SUNDAY’S JCafeLA INDUSTRY NIGHT MEGA PARTY w/12 LA Jewish Young Professional Groups! BAGGAGE will be looking to cast NEW CONTESTANTS at JCafeLA!

Here are some more events from the Aarons Tent newsletter:

Late Breaking: THE SONG BEGINS:THE ART OF ONE NIGHT STAND
WHAT:An Exploration of Desire, Consciousness, and the Things That Keep Us From True Self-Love. Rabbi Doniel KatzDoniel Katz is an internationally sought-after speaker and teacher. is an internationally renowned speaker, author and teacher. His famous classes at Aish Ha Torah Jerusalem routinely drew overflow crowds eager to hear his unique combination of , self development chassidus & Kabbalah
WHERE: Kahal Joseph Congregation: 10505 Santa Monica Blvd
WHEN: Wednesday August 11th 8:00-10;00pm
COST: Suggested $5.00 donation
INFO: http://bit.ly/bQGRdi

NEXT LA: MAH JONGG AT THE MOISHE HOUSE
WHAT: This ain’t your mama’s Mah Jongg (OK, well only kind of). The game that has long been associated with white-haired old ladies has become popular again among the 20s/30s set. Come join in with Birthright Israel NEXT LA, and learn how to play this fascinating, addictive tile game with young adults just like you! Guys, it’s not just for ladies anymore; yo…u’re welcome, too
WHERE: Moishe House, LA 1109 S La Peer Dr, LA
WHEN: Thursday, August 12th: · 7:00pm – 10:30pm
AGES: 20’s -30’s
INFO: http://bit.ly/9jZkgu. (note: you must rsvp via the link on the website to attend)

WORLD FAMOUS FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE!
WHAT:Friday Night Live is a special Shabbat Service and Program, followed by a HUGE PARTY, regularly drawing more than 1200 (largely single) Jews. The Service, including Kiddush, Shmoozing, & (occcasional lectures, musical entertainment or Israeli dancing) is open to all ages and PLUS ATID hosts a free Party after services regularly featuring Live Music, Food & alcohol in the ATID Lounge for young Jewish professionals (ages 21-39!)
WHEN: Friday, August 13th. Services 7:30, after-event 8:30-10:45
WHERE: Sinai Temple, 10400 Wilshire Blvd. (Wilshire/Bev Glen) LA, CA 90024
AGES: Services, kiddush and Israeli dancing open to all ages,
ATID gathering for ages 21-39 in the ATID Lounge: IDs required.
COST: FREE!
INFO:310-481-3244 ATID@sinaitemple.org

JCAFELA INDUSTRY NIGHT MEGA-PARTY W/12 JEWISH GROUPS!

WHAT: Join 12 of La’s Coolest Jewish Young Professional Groups At An Entertainment Industry Mega-Party W/Live Music, Ent. Industry Award-winners, Celebrity DJ, Hors D’oeuvres, Electronics Give Aways & Tons & Tons Of New Friends! Scheduled to appear: Meet modeling & Talent Agents from Siona Entertainment, National Commercial Casting Director Jane Sobo, Chabad Telethon Producer Chaim Marcus, Sundance Award Winning Filmmaker Greg Reitman, Comedy Director Jon Polansky & more! Just Added: Groove to jazzy sounds of renowned Jewish Soul Musician’s “Klezmer Juice” from the movie “Wedding Crashers”! Plus Celebrity DJ DJ Crash (official DJ of the Playboy Mansion) & the music of Patrick Azria! *8 people engaged (6 married) & 1 baby born from just 8 events!*
WHEN: Sunday, August 15th 7:00-11:30 pm
WHERE: The Stone Rose Lounge 8555 Beverly Blvd (inside Sofitel Hotel) LA 90048
AGES: 20’s-30’s.
COST:$15 in advance. $20 @ door (if avail)
INFO:BUY TIX HERE www.JCafeLA.Com Co-sponsored by The Jewish Federation, Jewish Big Bros/Big Sisters, Jews for Judaism Young Professionals, CAMERA Young Professionals, Jewish Entertainment Network LA, YLD OC, JEWGLUE, JEWC OC, Ateret Israel, Meir Panim, Hands of Ahava, Siona Entertainment, Cheating Not Fashions, Aaron’s Tent & Jewphoria
(>Just added:Producers & Casting Directors from TV Dating Show “Baggage” will be on-hand looking for new contestants at JCafeLA!)

ATERET ISRAEL PRESENTS SUSHI & SAGE WISDOM FOR SINGLES
WHAT:Join Ateret Israel for socializing, followed by a lecture from the esteemed Rabbi Jadidi especially for singles. The lecture will be followed by light sushi and schmoozing.
WHERE: 948 Thayer Ave., LA CA
WHEN: Monday, August 16th 8:00-11:30 pm (please note, sushi is not served until after lecture, please eat ahead of time) J
INFO: http://bit.ly/agk5q5

WGROUP: BAG THE CHANCE TO HELP OTHERS
WHAT: Join the WGroup & Stephen S. Wise Temple for a night of sandwich making for the patients of the County/USC AIDS Clinic. This will be a rewarding experience for everyone!
WHERE: Stephen S. Wise Temple Binkoff Art Room
WHEN: Tuesday, August 17 | 6:45 p.m. |
INFO: For more information and to RSVP contact Jennifer Smith, Social Justice Coordinator.
jsmith@wisela.org

THE COOLEST YOGA CLASS IN LA
WHAT:JConnectLA presents 4 workshops with the witty, worldly and wise BibiYogi, educator and performer Marcus J Freed of London. Bibliyoga is soulfood for the body that offers a physical-spiritual uplift through powerful yoga, Jewish wisdom and Kabbalah. The workshop is a one hour vinyasa flow session for all levels of yoga from beginner to advanced. However, it is not for total novices
WHERE: Beneveda Studios: 8730 Wilshire Blvd, Suite #200, Beverly Hills, CA 90211
WHEN: Remaining Tuesdays August 17th, & 24th at 8:00 pm
COST: $16
INFO: Tickets: http://bit.ly/aZIakg www.Jconnectla.com

ATID’S SHABBAT AT HOME
WHAT: Forty young professionals gather at a private home to celebrate Shabbat with an intimate service and gourmet catered meal.
WHERE: Private home, address with RSVP
WHEN: Friday, August 20th ~ 7:00 pm
AGES: 21-39
COST: $30 guests, $22 ATID/Sinai Members
INFO: Please call Stacey in the ATID office to register – 310-481-3244.
(Don’t wait until the last minute to register as these events do sell out.) www.atidla.com

BINA LAUNCH EVENT
WHAT: 6 Ideas. 500 seconds each. Endless opportunity for Israelis and Americans to connect. Join us for a fast-paced, thought-provoking evening where different people in our Jewish young professional community will inspire you with new ideas, tell you about amazing things they do and push you to look at things differentlyJoin us for a fast-paced, thought-provoking evening where different people in our Jewish young professional community will inspire you with new ideas, tell you about amazing things they do and push you to look at things differently.* Bina means wisdom in Hebrew (pronounced bee-na). * Bina means wisdom in Hebrew (pronounced bee-na).
WHERE: The Mark: 9320 West Pico Blvd.LA 90035
WHEN: Wednesday, August 25 7:30-11:00pm
COST: $24 (look for 50% discount code on link-offer ends 8/18)
INFO: http://bit.ly/c8r1Mi

LOS ANGELES JEWISH CHAMBER PRESENTS JEWTOPIA
WHAT: Join the Los Angeles Jewish Chamber of Commerce at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel for a viewing of the hit play “Jewtopia”, preceded by mingling and shmoozing
WHERE: Greenway Court Theater, 544 N. Fairfax Ave LA, 90036
WHEN: Thursday, August 26th : mingling 6:00-8:00, 8:-9:30 Jewtopia (followed by Q&A)
COST: $45 LAJCC Members, $55 non mbr (reg tkt price is $59)
INFO: www.lajewishchamber.com

SPIRITUALITY ON TAP WITH RABBI DAVID WOLPE
WHAT: Join ATID as we tap into a cold keg of beer and the brilliant mind of Rabbi David Wolpe as we discuss. The Changing Face of Judaism: How to balance living for yourself and living for others? Pie, Fruit, Coffee, and Beer will be served.
WHERE: Sinai Temple, 10400 Wilshire Blvd. (Wilshire/Bev Glen) LA, CA 90024
WHEN: Tuesday, August 31st ~ 7:00 pm
AGES: 21-39
COST: $5 Sinai mbrs, $10 non-mbrs (by 8/30) $15 @ door for al
INFO: info/rsvp www.Atidla.Com

About Luke Ford

Raised a Seventh-Day Adventist at Avondale College in Australia, Luke Ford moved to California in 1977. He graduated from Placer High School in 1984, reported the news at KAHI/KHYL radio for three years, attended Sierra College and UCLA, was largely bedridden by Chronic Fatigue Syndrome for six years, and converted to Judaism in 1993. From 1997-2007, Luke made his living from blogging. Living by Beverly Hills (Alexander90210.com), he now teaches the Alexander Technique (moving the way the body likes to move). Lessons cost $100 each and last about 45 minutes. In 2011, Luke completed a three-year teaching course at the Alexander Training Institute of Los Angeles. His personal Alexander Technique website is Alexander90210.com. Luke is the author of five books, including: » The Producers: Profiles in Frustration » Yesterday’s News Tomorrow: Inside American Jewish Journalism
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