Conejo - Fall - 2014

Dawn CONEJO JEWISH ACADEMY FALL SEMESTER 2014

EXPLORE NEW HORIZONS

I recall a tour of a Presidential

nations” through its teachings. This was and is the purpose of G-d granting us this gift of all gifts.

Library. One of the exhibits featured a showcase display of many of the gifts the President and First Lady received from Heads of State during their tenure at the White House. Stunning shining gifts made of gold, silver, crystals, and precious stones, were on display behind the glass of a beautiful decorative showcase.

I invite you to join us in our fall semester and explore new horizons. Let’s take the Torah out of the “ancient artifact” showcase of the museum and bring it to living color in our day to day lives.

Sincerely,

As it was explained to us, the President may not take these gifts with him after his presidency, but they remain the property of the U.S. Government. Their only usage is to remain on display, so that we can marvel at the splendor and beauty of the gifts from a distance.

Rabbi Moshe D. Bryski Dean

It dawned on me - “what a shame?” Such precious pieces, such priceless gifts and all that is gained is a moment of grandeur from a passing visitor in a museum.

We, the Jewish people, were given an extremely precious and priceless gift. This gift came from the Head of all States - the King of all Kings - G-d Al-Mighty Himself.

He presented us with the Torah, the greatest gift of all time, on Mt. Sinai some 3,326 years ago.

However, unlike the gifts in the showcase at the Presidential Library, G-d allows us - no - rather wants us to use this gift. To enjoy it.

To gain from it. To find purpose and meaning in life from it. And to be a “light unto the

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Fall Semester 2014 Catalogue Index

Academy Lectures Dennis Prager – “Why is Israel So Isolated?”...............................4 Gerald Schroeder – “The Hidden Face of G-d”.............................6 Shlomo Yaffe – “The Translucent Wall”..........................................7 Academy Courses and Study Groups How Happiness Thinks........................................................................8 The Halacha Series................................................................................9 Bereavement Support Group.............................................................9 Jewish Ethics.........................................................................................10 Torah Studies .......................................................................................10 Talmud....................................................................................................10 Practical Kabbalah................................................................................ 11 JNet Chavrusa....................................................................................... 11 Jewish Club at Moorpark College.................................................... 11 Wednesday Lunch ‘N Learn............................................................. 12 When is Enough, Enough?................................................................ 13 Local Heroes......................................................................................... 13 Biblical Reflections.............................................................................. 14 Going Kabbalistic................................................................................. 15 Thursdays with Shlomo..................................................................... 16 In The Beginning.................................................................................. 17 Academy Workshops Supermarket Kosher Tour.................................................................. 18 Kosher: A Diet for the Soul............................................................... 18 Behind the Scenes of a Kosher Kitchen........................................ 18 Kosher Pickle Making Workshop.................................................... 19 Women’s World The Jewish Women’s Circle............................................................ 20 Torah and Tea........................................................................................ 21 Women of the Book............................................................................ 21 Challah Baking Workshop................................................................ 22 Mikvah Lessons and Tour................................................................. 22 Family Events Friday Night Family Shabbat Dinner............................................. 23 Melaveh Malkah with Rabbi Manis Friedman........................... 24 Holiday Programs Chanukah at the Shoppes................................................................ 25 Academy Tours Heritage Tour of ISRAEL................................................................... 26 Senior Program The Sunshine Club .............................................................................27 Senior Monthly Luncheons.............................................................. 28 Chai Youth & Teen Program Bar and Mat Mitzvah Clubs............................................................ 29 Teen Scene for Girls........................................................................... 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

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LECTURES

DENNIS PRAGER

AT THE HYATT WESTLAKE PLAZA HOTEL

WHY IS ISRAEL SO ISOLATED?

Thursday, October 30, 8:00 p.m.

Hyatt Westlake Plaza Hotel— Grand Ballroom 880 South Westlake Blvd.

Considering the irrefutable facts surrounding to the recent hostilities in Gaza, and considering that Israel is the only democracy in the region that safeguards human rights and civil liberties, why do those who claim to cherish and champion those values consistently condemn Israel and seek to isolate it rather than defend it and stand firmly with it?

$18 Advanced Paid Reservations, $22 At Door Sponsor: $180 (Sponsors receive 4 VIP Reserved seats and recognition)

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LECTURES

DENNIS PRAGER is a radio and television personality whose radio show is heard across the country in national syndication. The Los Angeles Times wrote that Dennis Prager is “an amazingly gifted man and moralist whose mission in life has been crystallized ‘to get people obsessed with what is right and wrong’”.

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LECTURES

Title Sub title

The

Hidden G-D Face of

How Science Has Discovered G-d…

Even Atheist Agree…

Monday, November 17, 8:00 p.m.

The Academy — Skelton Family Lecture Hall $12 advanced paid reservations, $15 at the door

An Evening With Scientist and Author

Dr. Gerald Schroeder 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 apostles for the melding of science and religion.

In his book “The Hidden Face of God”, Schroeder demonstrates how science, properly understood, provides positive reasons for faith.

Research in biology, chemistry, physics and neuroscience contains unmistakable hints about the ultimate nature of reality. The goal of the author is to open a world of science to religious believers and to cause skeptics to rethink some of their deepest beliefs. Join us for an evening with author and scientist, Gerald Schroeder.

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LECTURES

The

Translucent Wall

Is There Communication Beyond Death?

An Evening with

Rabbi Shlomo Yaffe Monday, December 1, 8:00 p.m.

The Academy — Skelton Family Lecture Hall $12 advanced paid reservations, $15 at the door

We are all intrigued by the sense that Death is not as final and as irrevocable a break with Life as it would seem at first glance. What then, are the dynamics of life and death? What is the nature of an existence that has none of the frames of reference that we so take for granted as defining reality? Can a person embedded in our frames of reference have any relationship with someone who is not? What is the significance and inner meaning of the Kaddish, Yahrtzeit and Yizkor? Do our great leaders continue to serve?

Join us for a fascinating and inspiring lecture based on the teachings of Jewish mysticism and Kaballah.

RABBI SHLOMO YAFFE is the Dean of the Institute of American and Talmudic Law in New York, and director of the Institue of Judaic Knowledge, based in Newton, MA. He is popular for making the complex and abstruse world of Jewish mysticism accessible and useful in daily life.

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COURSES

HOW

HAPPINESS

THINKS

A Jewish Roadmap to Happier Living

6 Tuesdays, 8 p.m.

Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25, Dec.2, 9 Rabbi Yisroel Levine The Academy— Center for Jewish life

$

$50.00/$75.00 per couple (includes textbook and material)

Since the dawn of time, man has been ever-fascinated by the workings of the human brain. Only recently, scientists have been discovering the underlying dynamics that shape and influence our frame of mind—new ways to cope with anxiety and stress, steps that we can take to crystallize our self-concept, and practical tools we can use to build the resilience and grit to ride through any challenge life throws our way.

Surprisingly, Torah and the Talmud have for centuries advocated various approaches to achieving happiness; ideas that are only now being confirmed through scientific observation. How Happiness Thinks offers a Jewish roadmap to happier living. Every lesson contains poignant insights into how our minds operate with practical steps you can take to boost your happiness levels to places unimaginable.

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The Halacha Series The Jewish Home

COURSES

The Conejo Jewish Academy is proud to offer an advanced course on “Halacha” – the practical application of the Code of Jewish Law. This semester, our focus will be on the daily Mitzvot – how one lives the life of a Jew on an ordinary weekday in ones home. The Halacha Series is instructed by a scholar of Jewish law, Rabbi Moshe Kesselman, and is a not to be missed opportunity for couples/ individuals who are leading or learning how to lead a more observant lifestyle. »» »» »» »» »» »»

Mezuzah The Morning Rituals Laws of Dress and Modesty Honoring Your Father and Mother Daily Prayers & Rituals Educating Children with Yarlmukah and Tzitzis

2 Tuesdays, 8 p.m.

Nov. 11, 18 Rabbi Moshe Kesselman

$ $ $ $

The Academy—Skelton Lecture Hall FREE—Prior Registration Necessary

An optional $5 donation per class would be most appreciated and welcomed

Bereavement Support Group Coping with Life After the Loss of a Spouse

After the death of a spouse, one is forced to confront many difficult questions, including: »» What do I do now? »» Who can I talk to about what I’m feeling? »» Who’s going to take care of me? »» How will I conquer this loneliness?

10 Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Oct. 21, 28, Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25, Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23

»» Will I ever find love or companionship again? »» How do I find meaning in my life?

Sarah Bloch, L.M.F.T.

$ $ $ $

The group, led by a licensed family therapist, will explore answers to these questions and more, and help those who have lost a spouse move forward in life and learn how to accept the new life that is awaiting them.

The Academy— Center for Jewish life $180 for 10 Week Session

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Jewish Ethics Putting them into Practice

COURSES

Using the prism of Torah values and ethics, this course will analyze many of the daily conundrums we face – from prioritizing our lives, our friendships, our communal responsibilities and more.

LEADING AN ETHICAL LIFE — What happens when I live in a world where ethics don’t seem to matter?

Can I still get ahead? Is it OK to pick and choose my “ethical standard”?

WORK AND PRODUCTIVITY — There may only be 24 hours in a day but I could use 48 to complete my To Do List. How do I balance my time between family, work and community without feeling overwhelmed or guilty? Am I ever allowed to say No? CHARITY BEGINS AT HOME — What are my primary obligations when on a daily basis I’m inundated with requests for help? My Shul, my inbox, my mailbox, my best friend’s son, my alumnae and of course the Land of Israel. Must I feel more responsible to one over the other?

4 Tuesdays, 8 p.m.

Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25

THE PRINCIPLES AND VALUE OF FRIENDSHIP? — How far do I need to go for my friend? How do I avoid getting caught in the web of gossip? Does Torah allow me to “unfriend” someone?

Can my spouse/child determine their own friendships or do I have a right to meddle?

Rabbi Yitzchak Sapochkinsky

$ $ $ $

At a Private Home in Oak Park – Call for Directions FREE

Torah Studies— The Weekly Portion

A Weekly Study Group in Moorpark Join us for an insightful and thoughtprovoking 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.

Wednesdays, 8 p.m., Begins Oct. 22 Rabbi Shimon Heidingsfeld Chabad of Moorpark – 4219 Tierra Rejada Road

$ $ $ $

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FREE

Practical Kabbalah The Universe of Jewish Mysticism

COURSES

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.

Woodland Hills Location

$ $ $ $

Calabasas Location

Wednesdays, 10 a.m., Begins Oct. 22

Wednesdays, 8 p.m., Begins Oct. 22

Rabbi Yisroel Levine

Rabbi Eli Friedman

Private Home in Woodland Hills— Call for Directions

Chabad of Calabasas, 3871 Old Topanga Canyon Road

NO FEE

$ $ $ $

NO FEE

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.

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

COURSES

THE WEDNESDAY

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

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

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Billam and the Messianic Prophecies The Original Sexual Revolution Pinchas and the Role of a Kosher Zealot The Battle with Midian The Census For the Love of Israel – The Daughters of Tzelafchad

The study group will delve into some the Biblical stories recorded in the Book of Numbers – Portions of Balak and Pinchas.

Wednesdays, 12:30 p.m., Begins Oct. 22 Rabbi Moshe D. Bryski The Academy Center for Jewish Life

$

No Fee Delicious Lunch Following Class

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 the recording of the prophecies of Billam which speak about a Messianic time, the battle with sexual temptations brought on by the Moabite and Midianite women, the emergence of Pinchas, and the preparing the tribes for the entry into the Land of Israel.

Join us on Wednesday afternoons as we delve into our ancestors Journey in the Wilderness.

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

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When is Enough, Enough?

COURSES

When To Be Satisfied; When To Reach For More

Enough is enough! The often used expression is a healthy response to the “keeping up with the Joneses (or Cohens)” syndrome of life as well as to the pain and helplessness associated with living in a world fraught with addictions and suffering.

But is Enough, always Enough?

This four part workshop, led by therapists Chanon and Sarah Bloch, draws from psychological and Judaic perspectives to explore attitudes towards satisfaction, gratitude, drive, and purpose as they relate to your career, time-management, interpersonal relationships, creative interests and spiritual fulfillment.

4 Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m., Oct. 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19

You will learn tools to help you make more informed and conscious decisions about what is most important in your life, while tapping into your unique “spark” – that which allows you to positively impact this world in the way that only you were meant to do.

$ $ $ $

Sarah Bloch, L.M.F.T. Arnold Chanon Bloch, L.C.S.W. The Academy— Center for Jewish life Fee: $25/$40 per couple

Local Heros

From the KGB to the 101 Join us for a fascinating evening of discovery of our own local unsung heroes - Jewish men and women who came of age under Soviet oppression. Their sacrifice for Judaism is inspiring; yet their attitude to their own heroism is amusing.

You will hear amazing stories from some of the quietest, nonchalant heroic men and women we know.

Monday, Oct. 27, 7:30 p.m.

Rabbi Eli Friedman

$ $ $ $

Chabad of Calabasas, 3871 Old Topanga Canyon Road Fee: $10.00

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COURSES

Biblical Reflections Finding Yourself in the Stories of Genesis PART I

The series will continue in the winter and spring semesters

6 Wednesdays, 8 p.m.

Oct. 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19, Dec. 3, 10 Rabbi Moshe D. Bryski

The universal figures in the Book of Genesis provide profound lessons for the human experience that transcend time and culture. This fall, find your own reflection in six weeks of passion, pleasure, trial and triumph – as we take a grown-up look at the greatest stories the world has ever known. »» Week 1: East of Eden

The Academy— Center for Jewish life

$

»» Week 2: The Heart of Darkness »» Week 3: Paradise Lost (… & Found) »» Week 4: A Death in the Family

Fee: $25/$40 per couple

»» Week 5: Brave New World »» Week 6: The Old Man and the Sea

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Going Kabbalistic A Crash Course on the Basics of Jewish Mysticism – Kabbalah 101

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.

»» What is Kabbalah? »» Why was it kept secret all these years?

3 Thursdays, 12:30 p.m., Nov. 6, 13, 20

»» What is a Soul?

Rabbi Yisroel Levine

»» Do we believe in angels? »» Is there more than one world? »» Where does my soul go after life in this world?

$ $ $ $

»» Why are Chassidim always happy?

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Easy one stop link to all of our programs & orginizations WWW.CHABADCONEJO.COM

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COURSES

$

4 Thursdays, 8 p.m.

Nov. 6, 13, 20, Dec. 4

»» The Paradox of Prayer: If G-d is Perfect, Why Try To Change His Mind?

Rabbi Shlomo Bistritzky

»» The Jewish Perspective on Legalizing Marijuana and Drugs

The Academy— Center for Jewish Life

»» Putting G-d on Trial: Heresy or Humanity?

$18

»» The Jewish Approach to Death, Burial and Mourning

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COURSES

In the

BEGINNING The Genesis: Adam, Noah and Abraham

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.

Please join us for our inaugural course.

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@chabadlasvirgenes.com.

Dates: 3 Thursdays, 8 p.m.

Nov. 6, 13, 20 Rabbi Leibel Kahanov At a private home in the Liberty Canyon/Lost Hills community – Please call for location and directions

$

FREE

The Book of Genesis is less about G-d, than about human beings and their relationship with G-d. Genesis is truth taught to us by way of story. We learn about existence through a story about creation. We learn about knowledge through a tangled tale of the first man, the first woman, a serpent and a tree. We begin to understand human freedom and its abuse through the story of Cain. We learn how to behave through the lives of Abraham and Sarah and their children. The role models of Genesis are not mighty warriors, nor rulers commanding armies. They are ordinary people made extraordinary by their willingness to follow G-d.

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KOSHER WEEK WORKSHOP

Sunday, Nov. 2, 11 a.m.

Rabbi Shlomo Bistritzky

Supermarket Tour

$ $ $ $

Albertsons Market, 5770 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village FREE

Rabbi Shlomo Bistritzky will lead you up and down the aisles of the Albertsons Supermarket pointing out the yay’s and nay’s of Kosher shopping. What are the Kosher symbols? What if a product does not have the symbol? In his humorous yet informative style, Rabbi Shlomo will have you rolling down the aisles.

Participants will be entered for drawing for door prizes donated by Albertsons

Kosher

A Diet for the Soul Most Jews are familiar with some of the basics of keeping kosher – no mixing of milk and meat, no pork, no shellfish – but many people, even those who adhere to the laws of Kosher, do not have an understanding of why Jews should keep Kosher today. This lecture will give you some “food for thought” as we examine the benefits of keeping Kosher — in and out of the home.

Tuesday, Nov. 4, 8 p.m.

Rabbi Shlomo Bistritzky

$ $ $ $

The Academy – Skelton Family Lecture Hall FREE

Behind the Scenes of a Kosher Kitchen Join Rabbi Yisroel and Leah Levine as they take you inside the kosher kitchen. This workshop will first look into what it takes to kosher a home and then demonstrate the dynamics of running a kosher kitchen. Ask all the questions you want and top it all off with some delicious kosher pastries.

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 7:30 p.m.

Rabbi Yisroel and Leah Levine

$ $ $ $

At a Private Home in Agoura Hills – Please Call for Directions FREE

An exciting week of activities, lectures & workshops focusing on the Mitzvah of Kashrut — November 2-5

The Kosher

Pickle Making Workshop Get a Whiff of Your Heritage!

(photo of Shmuly)

With the Kosher Pickle Rabbi—

Shmuley Marcus

Monday, Nov. 3, 8:00 p.m.

Rabbi Shmuley Marcus The Academy – Skelton Family Lecture Hall

$

$18 per person (includes take home jar of pickles)

Prior Reservations for this very popular workshop is a must space is limited – please reserve early

Learning how to make the great American Kosher dill, while discovering the pickle’s amazing history, is sure to excite the taste buds of any pickle lover. But, what makes a pickle kosher?

This and many other questions will be answered during the Kosher Pickle Workshop.

Participants will make and take home a jar of their own “personalized pickles” and be treated to a “Pickle Buffet” of dozens of varieties of pickles – A Pickle Lovers Fantasy!

History in a Pickle

In 1659, Dutch farmers in New York grew cucumbers in what is now Brooklyn. These cukes were sold to dealers who cured them in barrels and sold them from market stalls on Washington, Canal and Fulton Streets.

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WOMEN’S WORLD

The Jewish Women’s Circle A Monthly Chodesh Group

Tuesday, Oct. 28, 7:30 p.m.

Chodesh Group for Hebrew Month of Cheshvan

Setting the Agenda & “Kabbalates” We will learn how to infuse the whole year with the spirit and inspiration of the holidays PLUS a workshop on “Kabbalates” with special guest instructor Sofia Doyle.

“Kabbalates” is a hybrid that synthesizes the ancient teachings of the Kabbalah with the new age fitness craze known as Pilates and in the process brings the message of Judaism into the everyday life of the Jew.

Tuesday, Nov. 25, 7:30 p.m.

Chodesh Group for Hebrew Month of Kislev

Oil, Light and the Donut Shop We will learn the significance of the “miracle of oil” and how we can bring its special “light” into our lives PLUS a workshop on the art of donut making.

And yes, of-course, some sampling of the goods!

Tuesday, Dec. 23, 7:30 p.m.

Chodesh Group for Hebrew Month of Tevet Rebbetzin Matty Bryski The Academy – Skelton Family Lecture Hall

$

No Fee - Prior Reservations Required

Oh Chanukah! Oh Chanukah!

Join us for the last night of Chanukah as we kindle all eight flames. Just when you thought you were partied out and done with the latkes, we have one more special “ladies night out”.

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Torah & Tea

A Torah Study Group For Women

WOMEN’S WORLD

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 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 – from the most timeless of all texts.

Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m., Begins Oct. 21 Rebbetzin Matty Bryski

$ $ $ $

Bryski Residence in Agoura Hills— Call for Directions

In Loving Memory of Mrs. Rashi Minkowicz OBM and Mrs. Rovky 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., Begins Oct. 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

The Challah Baking Workshop

WOMEN’S WORLD

Everything you “Knead” to Know BAKE & PRAY

Learn the art of Challah Baking, from the making of the dough to a variety of braiding techniques.

There is a very special Mitzvah given only to women to separate a piece of dough when baking bread/Challah. There is an ancient Kabbalistic and mystical teaching that the moment of Hafrshat Challah (separation of the dough) is a most auspicious time to pray on behalf of those who are in need, especially for the ill. We will learn more about this ancient tradition and join together in a most powerful prayer for those in need of G-dly intervention. Please bring their Hebrew names and those of their mother.

Thursday, Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m.

Rebbetzin Matty Bryski The Academy – Skelton Family Lecture Hall

$ $ $ $

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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No Fee – Prior Registration Required

FAMILY

Friday Night Family

Shabbat Dinner

Friday, Nov. 7, 6:00 p.m.

Rabbi Moshe and Matty Bryski The Academy – Skelton Family Lecture Hall

$

Fee: $15.00 per adult, $8.00 per child Limited Seating – Prior Reservations Necessary

The Shabbat has been endeared by the Jewish people as the central and unifying force of our week. At the core of this special day is the resplendence and magnificence of the Shabbat dinner, permeated with the warmth and camaraderie of the family sitting around the table, their radiance glowing along with the beautiful Shabbat candles.

We invite you to join us for a Friday night Shabbat dinner replete with challah, gefilte fish, chicken soup and all the other traditional foods. When you blend in some spirited singing, a Chassidic tale and the chance to meet some wonderful new people; we’re sure you won’t want to miss our Friday night dinner.

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FAMILY Chabad of Calabasas and the Academy invite you to

A Melaveh Malkah Dinner with Special Guest Lecturer

Rabbi Manis Friedman World Renowned Scholar and Philosopher

“OK, Where Were We?” The Wacky, Wonderful Adventures of the Jewish People

Rabbi Friedman will take us a journey through our history - the agony and ecstasy, the joys and the tears, the miracles and awesome heroism - that brought us to this very day.

Saturday Evening, November 15, 7:30 p.m.

Chabad of Calabasas, 3871 Old Topanga Canyon Road

$ $ 24

$26 – Prior Reservations Necessary

CHABAD OF THE CONEJO INVITES YOU TO…

HOLIDAYS

CHANUKAH at the new

GRAND MENORAH LIGHTING

Dignitaries & Special Guest Appearances!

SUNDAY, Dec., 21, 2014 5:00 – 6:30 pm

Live Music!

Juggler!

Latkes, Jelly Donuts, Crafts & Dreidels!

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Exciting Circus Act!

FREE AND OPEN TO THE WHOLE COMMUNITY! For more information call 818-991-0991 or visit www.chabadconejo.com/chanukah

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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 22 – JULY 3

Reserve No w For A Trip of a

LIFETIME

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

Jewish Heritage Study Tour Jerusalem – The Eternal Capital The Tunnel and Old City History – Past and Present 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.

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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SENIORS

THE SUNSHINE CLUB INVITES ALL SENIORS TO A

Monthly Luncheon

First Tuesday of the Month

First Tuesday of the Month 11:30 a.m.

(Program will last for 90 minutes) Nov. 4, Dec. 2, Jan. 6, Feb. 3, March 3, May 5, June 2 Center for Jewish Life, 30347 Canwood Street, Agoura Hills

$ $

No Fee – Prior Reservations Necessary

Join us for a delicious lunch, music, guest speaker and workshop on the first Tuesday of the month. The luncheons will take place at the beautiful new Center for Jewish Life in Agoura Hills • Enjoy the Songs & Music of the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s • Guest Comedians • Challah Baking • Jewish Heritage Talk • Scrapbooking • Children’s Choir • Guest Speakers • Holiday Workshops

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the teen scene

CHAI YOUTH month ly group for girls ages 12-16

SATURDAY EVENING, OCT. 25, 8:00 P.M.

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SATURDAY EVENING, DEC. 20, 7:00 P.M. Chanukah in the Kitchen! Decorate and personalize our aprons and then cook up some Chanukah treats. YUM!!

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

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

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Enjoy a night of scrapbook fun with our talented creative artist, Debbie Cohn.

Make sure to bring along a 12 x 12 scrapbook and 15-20 birthday pictures.

PLUS, special guest Lori Miller will talk about genealogy.

bat mitzvah club – This bi-monthly club offers a different theme each meeting with lively discussions, craft projects, mitzvah missions, tikkun olam projects, nosh and a great boding experience.

Please call 805-557-1555 or visit chabadconejo.com/youth for details and registration.

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hebrew school

2 award winning & accedited programs to choose from:

Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Thursday 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

(Ages 10+)

Featuring: »» T he Aleph Champ Hebrew Reading Program

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

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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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CHAI YOUTH be a part of.. .

“Bless you for this program. There is nothing more spec than to see my ch ial to me and dear ild’s face at the wi to my heart, ndow waiting for he r special friend”.

— FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE PA RENT OF CHILD

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.

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The Friendship Circle offers the following programs:

»» Sunday Circle »» Miracle Sports League »» Gymnastics »» Friends At Home »» Rock Climbing »» Winter Camp »» Sibling Workshops

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.

»» Holiday Programs

Join the Circle!

»» Volunteer Club Lectures and Retreats

»» Parent Support Group »» Family Shabbat Dinners »» Family Barbeques »» Making Music »» Teen Training

Find out more by calling 818-865-2233 or visit www.FriendshipCircleCa.org

»» Summer Camp »» Hang’n with Friends »» Teen Fitness Club

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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 CHABAD OF AGOURA HILLS

$

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

Prayer Services

CHABAD OF OAK PARK

$

Weekday Morning Minyan

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 THOUSAND OAKS

Fresh coffee served

CHABAD OF WESTLAKE VILLAGE

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

Shabbos Morning 10 a.m.

Monday–Friday 6:15 a.m.

CHABAD OF CALABASAS

$ $ $ $

Chabad of Westlake Village 2524 Townsgate Road

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

$ Weekday Afternoon and $ Evening Services

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

CHABAD OF SIMI VALLEY

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.

4464 Alamo Street Shabbos Morning, 10 a.m.

CHABAD OF MOORPARK 4219 Tierra Rejada Road Shabbos Morning, 10 a.m.

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Registration Fall 2014

REGISTRATION

Academy Lectures ___Dennis Prager – “Why is Israel So Isolated?” ($18).........____ ___Gerald Schroeder – “The Hidden Face of G-d” ($12) .......____ ___Shlomo Yaffe – “The Translucent Wall” ($12) ....................____ Academy Courses and Study Groups ___How Happiness Thinks ($50/$75) .......................................____ ___The Halacha Series ....................................................................FREE ___Bereavement Support Group ($180) ....................................____ ___Jewish Ethics ...............................................................................FREE ___Torah Studies ...............................................................................FREE ___Talmud in Thousand Oaks .......................................................FREE ___Talmud in Newbury Park ..........................................................FREE ___Practical Kabbalah .....................................................................FREE ___Wednesday Lunch ‘N Learn ....................................................FREE ___When is Enough, Enough ($25/$40) ..................................____ ___Local Heroes ($10) .....................................................................____ ___Biblical Reflections ($25/$40) ..............................................____ ___Going Kabbalistic .......................................................................FREE ___Thursdays with Shlomo ($18) .................................................____ ___In the Beginning .........................................................................FREE Academy Workshops ___Supermarket Kosher Tour ........................................................FREE ___Kosher: A Diet for the Soul .....................................................FREE ___Behind the Scenes of a Kosher Kitchen ...............................FREE ___Kosher Pickle Making Workshop ($18)................................____ Women’s World The Jewish Women’s Circle ___Oct. 28 ..........................................................................................FREE ___Nov. 25 ..........................................................................................FREE ___Dec. 23 ..........................................................................................FREE ___Torah and Tea ..............................................................................FREE ___Women of the Book ..................................................................FREE ___Challah Baking Workshop .......................................................FREE ___Mikvah Lessons and Tour ........................................................FREE Family Events ___Friday Night Family Shabbat Dinner - Adults ($15) .........____ ___Friday Night Family Shabbat Dinner – Children ($8) .......____ ___Melaveh Malkah with Rabbi Manis Friedman ($26) .......____ Senior Program ___Senior Monthly Luncheons .....................................................FREE Chai Youth & Teen Program Teen Scene for Girls ___Oct. 25 ..........................................................................................FREE ___Nov. 22 ..........................................................................................FREE ___Dec. 20 .........................................................................................FREE

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

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

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