Sinai Temple's "Shabbat in the Park" with Dor Chadash! (Holmby Park)
Friday, October 1st , 2010; 5:45PM; This is the last "Shabbat in the Park" of the summer/fall! Pack a picnic basket and join our fun and casual family-friendly Friday evening service. We'll supply the challah and grape juice, Dale Schatz will bring the tunes! All you need are some fun-seeking kids, a blanket and your own picnic dinner (kosher-style, please). We meet at Holmby Park; bring grandparents and friends, even well-behaved puppies! Contact Person: Dahlia Greenbaum; Email: dchadash@gmail.com; Phone: (310) 481-3243; Address: 601 Club View Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90024; Website: http://sinaitemple.org
The Slavin Jewish Children's Library: BOOKSICALS Musical Adaptation of "Too Many Visitors for One Little House"
Sunday, October 3rd, 2010; 2:30PM; Come hear this wonderful children's story by Susan Chodakiewitz brought to life! Free! Contact Person: Amy Muscoplat; Email: resource@jclla.org; Phone: (323) 761-8648; Address: 6505 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048; Website: http://jclla.org
Pressman Academy of Temple Beth Am's Parent and Me Classes
Fall 2010 classes are as follows: Baby & Me starts 10/4; Music & Me starts 10/6; Spanish Speaking Nanny & Me starts 10/7; Toddler & Me starts 10/7. All groups include parenting discussions, and playful interaction based on the theme of the class. Call anytime for more information about schedules and cost. Temple membership not required to participate! Contact: Betsy Krut; bkrut@tbala.org; (310) 652-7354 x237; 1055 S. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90035; http://www.pressmanacademy.org
Parent & Me Classes of Sinai Temple Preschool
Monday, October 4th, 2010; (through June, 2011) Classes at the Parenting Center of Sinai Temple Preschool start today! Groups are available for newborns through children 36 months; enrollment takes both age and development into account. Cuddlers (0-6 months): Tuesdays from 11:30-12:30PM; Scooters (7-12 months) Mondays from 12-1PM; Cruisers (13-18 months) Mondays from 10:45-11:45AM; Explorers (15-22 months) Mondays from 9-10:30AM; Kesher (18-36 months) T/TH or W/F from 9-11AM; Contact Person: Michelle Dolgin; Email: mdolgin@sinaitemple.org; Phone: (310) 481-3270; Address: 10400 Sinai Temple, Los Angeles, CA 90024; Website: http://sinaitemple.org
Temple Isaiah Preschool Tour Schedule for Admission in 2011/2012
Tuesday, October 5th, 2010; 9:45AM; Come explore Temple Isaiah Preschool! Future tour dates: 10/27, 11/9, 21/1, 12/14, 1/10, 1/26, 2/8, 5/10. All tours begin at 9:45AM. Contact Person: Rivkie Blau; Email: rivkie@templeisaiah.com; Phone: (310) 553-3552; Address: 10345 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064; Website: http://templeisaiah.com
Brawerman East Elementary School of Wilshire Boulevard Temple: Tour Dates for Admission in 2011/2012
Wednesday, October 6th, 2010; 9:30AM; Come explore Brawerman East Elementary School of Wilshire Boulevard Temple! Future tour dates: 10/15, 11/19, 12/8, 1/6. Contact Person: Nadine Breuer; Email: brawerman@brawerman.org; Phone: (213) 388-2401 x116; Address: 3663 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90010; Website: http://brawerman.org
Temple Israel of Hollywood Open House Dates for Admission in 2011/2012
Thursday, October 7th, 2010; 8:30AM; Come explore Temple Israel of Hollywood Day School! (Future Dates: 10/21, 11/4, 12/9 and 1/6.) All Open House events begin at 8:30AM. Contact Person: Glenda Dragin; Email: glenda@tioh.org; Phone: (323) 876-8330 x4005; Address: 7300 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90046; Website: http://tioh.org
IKAR Early Childhood Center: Parent & Me Classes
Thursday, October 7th, 2010; 9-10:30AM; IKAR Early Childhood Center Parent & Me Classes start today! These classes will be offered Thursdays and Sundays (great for working parents!) and are appropriate for children birth -3 years old. Please join us for joyful Jewish play, art, music, stories and parenting discussions. Thursday classes meet from 9-10:30AM; Sunday classes meet from 9:30-11AM. Contact Person: Beth Weisman; Email: ecc@ikar-la.org; Phone: (323) 932-1065; Address: 5538-5540 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA; 90019; Website: http://ikar-la.org
Skirball Cultural Center: Toddler Time (World Art & Music)
Thursdays, Starting October 7th, 2010; 10:30AM-12PM; (through November 11th); Each week at Toddler Time, we learn more about art and music from a different continent or country. Engage in art projects, make music and more! Healthy, delicious snacks will be served. For toddlers ages 30-47 months; children must be accompanied by an adult; no additional adults or siblings, please. Email: familyprograms@skirball.org; Phone: (310) 440-4500; Address: 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90049; Website: http://skirball.org
The Parenting Center of Sinai Temple Preschool: Wee Welcome Shabbat (and other great enrichment classes)!
Friday, October 8th, 2010; 11:30AM-1PM (through Friday, December 17th); for infants & children up to 2.5 years and their parents! Celebrate Shabbat with stories, blessings and arts & crafts. Every child has the opportunity to be Shabbat Ima or Abba; each class is led by our music specialist Dale Schatz and a Parent & Me teacher. Open to the community; temple membership is not required, but call first so arrangements can be made to greet you! The Parenting Center is also offering "Musical Beginnings" and "Someone's in the Kitchen with Toddler" enrichment classes! Contact: Michelle Dolgin; mdolgin@sinaitemple.org; (310) 481-3270; http://www.sinaitemple.org
Sinai Temple Preschool: Friday Morning Tours!
Friday, October 8th, 2010; 10AM; Please join Tracy Schatz, Director of Sinai Temple Preschool, for an informal chat and tour of the Early Childhood Center. Tours take place every Friday at 10AM so if you can't make this one, do take advantage of another soon. RSVPs appreciated! Contact Person: Tracy Schatz; Email: tschatz@sinaiakiba.org; Phone: (310) 481-3270; Address: 10400 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90024; Website: http://sinaiakiba.org
Wilshire Boulevard Temple Tot Shabbat! (Temple Campus-Koreatown)
Saturday, October 9th, 2010; 9:30AM; A musical service for our "littles" (birth to five years) and their loved ones, with singing, a special arts & crafts project and kiddush! Bring the children and find yourself engaged in this joyous experience! Future dates: 11/13, 12/11, 1/8. Contact Person: Fredda Loewenstein; Email: fredda@wbtla.org; Phone: (310) 445-1280 x130; Address: 3663 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90010; Website: http://www.wbtla.org
The Slavin Jewish Children's Library: Fall Fun with ORIGAMI!
Sunday, October 10th, 2010; 2:30PM; Led by Joel Stern, author of "Origami Games," this workshop is a "not to miss!" Free! Contact Person: Amy Muscoplat; Email: resource@jclla.org; Phone: (323) 761-8648; Address: 6505 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048; Website: http://jclla.org
Conejo Valley Friendship Circle Presents: Sunday Circle
Sunday, October 10, 2010, 1-3:30pm. This is a gathering that enables you to leave your child in the hands of qualified professionals and loving volunteers for two wonderful hours of joy, entertainment, creativity and social interaction. Fees apply.Reservation required. Volunteer arrival at 1pm for a short briefing before the event. Yerba Buena Elementary School, 6098 Reyes Adobe Rd,. Agoura Hills, CA 91301. Fees apply. Reservation required. For more information, please call (818) 865-2233. 6098 Reyes Adobe Rd., Agoura Hills, CA 91301. http://www.friendshipcircleca.org/calendar/
Pressman Academy Day School of Temple Beth Am: Open House Tours for Admission in 2011/2012
Tuesday, October 12th, 2010; 10:15AM-12:15PM; Come explore Pressman Academy! These tours fill up quickly so please reserve a spot early, and please do not bring children.(Remaining tour dates: 11/3, 11/18, 12/1) Individual tours also available upon request. Phone: (310) 652-7354; Address: 1055 S. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90035; Website: http://pressmanacademy.org;
Sinai Akiba Academy Tour & Open House Dates for Admission in 2011/2012
Wednesday, October 13th, 2010; 9:30-11:30AM; Come explore Sinai Akiba Academy! Tour Dates & Open House Dates for Admission in 2011/2012: Tours: 10/13, 11/2, 12/1, 12/7, 1/5. Open House Dates: 10/21, 11/18, 12/16, 1/11. All Tours and Open Houses take place from 9:30-11:30AM. Private tours may be scheduled at any time. Contact Person: Marla Minden; Email: mminden@sinaiakiba.org; Phone: (310) 481-3251; Address: 10400 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90024; Website: http://sinaiakiba.org
The Parenting Institute of Pressman Academy: Stepping Stones Parenting Series - AM Edition
Wednesday, October 13th, 2010; 8:15-9:15AM; Come be a part of Stepping Stones, our one of a kind parenting education program that incorporates the principles of education, psychology and Jewish philosophy as they apply to all kinds of child-rearing issues. Free but please RSVP! Future dates: 10/20, 11/3 & 11/10. Contact Person: Sari Abrams; Email: sabrams@tbala.org; Phone: (310) 652-7354 x298; Address: 1055 S. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90035; Website: http://pressmanacademy.org
Hillel Hebrew Academy Elementary/Middle School: Group Tour Schedule for Admission in 2011/2012
Wednesday, October 13th, 2010; 10AM-12PM; Come explore the elementary and middle schools of Hillel Hebrew Academy! Future tour dates: 11/16, 12/9, 12/21, 1/4. Contact Person: Wendy Kellner; Email: wkellner@hillelhebrew.org; Phone: (310) 276-6135 x16; Address: 9120 W. Olympic Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Website: http://hillelhebrew.org
Temple Beth Am: Family Kabbalat Shabbat & Dinner
Friday, October 15th, 2010; Join the families of Temple Beth Am for a lively Kabbalat Shabbat/Ma'ariv service led by Rabbi Susan Lieder and beloved ECC teacher Francine Farkas. Congregants sing, dance and welcome Shabbat with much joy and spirit! The service is open to all but please reserve for the Shabbat dinner following services. Future dates: 11/5, 12/17, 1/21, 2/25, 4/15. Contact Person: Rabbi Susan Leider; Email: sleider@tbala.org; Phone: (310) 652-7354 x230; Address: 1055 S. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90035; Website: http://tbala.org
Sinai Temple Tot Shabbat! (For Children 5 & Under & Their Families)
Saturday, October 16th, 2010; 10-11AM; Families with children 5 and under are invited to a Shabbat celebration featuring music by Dale Schatz, art and an oneg! This service takes place on the third Shabbat of every month. Contact Person: Dahlia Greenbaum; Email: dchadash@gmail.com; Phone: (310) 481-3243; Address: 10400 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90024; Website: http://sinaitemple.org
Temple Israel of Hollywood's TOTally Tot Shabbat!
Saturday, October 16th, 2010; 9:45AM; Using traditional prayers focusing on the central themes of Shabbat, the Tot Shabbat service offers a special time for families with very young children. Everyone is encouraged to sing and participate in the traditional movements that accompany many of the prayers, allowing children to enjoy and experience directly the joyful celebration of their sacred heritage. For children 0-5 and their families! (Future dates: 11/20, 1/22, 2/19, 3/12, 4/9) Contact Person: Sherry Fredman; Email: sherry@tioh.org; Phone: (323) 876-8330; Address: 7300 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90046; Website: http://tioh.org
Wilshire Boulevard Temple Tot Shabbat! (Irmas Campus- West LA)
October 16th, 2010; 9:30AM; A musical service for our "littles" (birth to five years) and their loved ones, with singing, a special arts & crafts project and kiddush! Bring the children and find yourself engaged in this joyous experience! Future dates: 11/20, 12/18, 1/15. Contact Person: Fredda Loewenstein at fredda@wbtla.org or (310) 445-1280 x130. Address: 3663 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90010. Website: http://www.wbtla.org
Friendship Circle LA Walk-a-Thon to Raise Awareness & Funds for Jewish Children with Special Needs
Sunday, October 17th, 2010: 12:30-4PM; Come join Friendship Circle LA's Walk-a-Thon for Jewish Children with Special Needs and show your support for this important community. Contact Person: Gail Rollman; Email: gail@fcla.org; Phone: (310) 277-3252; Address: Rancho Park: 2551 Motor Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90064; Website: http://fcla.org
The Slavin Jewish Children's Library: STORYTIMEFUNLAND!
Sunday, October 17th, 2010; 2:30PM; STORYTIMEFUNLAND is a super awesome kid's show that focuses on having fun and teaching through songs and stories! Free! Contact Person: Amy Muscoplat; Email: resource@jclla.org; Phone: (323) 761-8648; Address: 6505 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048; Website: http://jclla.org
Hillel Hebrew Academy Early Childhood Center: Group Tour Schedule for Admission in 2011/2012
Tuesday, October 19th, 2010; 9:30-11:30AM; Come explore the Early Childhood Center of Hillel Hebrew Academy! Future tour dates: 11/9, 11/18, 12/15, 1/11. Contact Person: Wendy Kellner; Email: wkellner@hillelhebrew.org; Phone: (310) 276-6135 x16; Address: 9120 W. Olympic Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Website: http://hillelhebrew.org
Pressman Academy Early Childhood Center: Open House/Tour Schedule for Admission in 2011/2012
Tuesday, October 19th, 2010; 9:30-11:30AM; Come explore the Early Childhood Center of Pressman Academy! Future open house dates: 10/26, 11/10, 11/17, 12/9. Open house tours fill up quickly, so reserve a spot early, and please do not bring children. Contact Person: Betsy Krut; Email: bkrut@pressmanacademy.org; Phone: (310) 652-7354 x237; Address: 1055 S. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90035; Website: http://pressmanacademy.org
Heschel West
Open House Dates: Wednesday, October 20, 2010, Morning Coffee and Tour 9:15 am, Wednesday, November 17, 2010, evening Informational Coffee 7:00pm, Tuesday, December 7, 2010, afternoon Channukah open house event for families 4-6pm, Wednesday, December 15, 2010, Morning Coffee and Tour 9:15 am. RSVP to Judy, addmisions director, is required for all open house dates. Heschel West is a co-educational school from Transitional Kindergarten to middle school. Our nationally recognized curriculum provides differentiated instruction for each student's needs and talents in a nurturing, inspiring, and challenging environment. Heschel West develops competent, independent, resourceful students with a strong sense of self, and a life-long commitment to learning and to Judaism. Heschel West's curriculum includes science, technology, art, and music. Specialists in Math, Science, Computers, and P.E., together with an award winning, credentialed teaching staff, encourage critical thinking and analytical skills, expressiveness, creativity, and resourcefulness. Soul-enriching and life-shaping Judaic studies and modern conversational Hebrew courses instill knowledge of Torah and Jewish values and identity. To learn more, please contact our Admissions Director, Judy Einbund at judye@heschelwest.com or (818)707-2365. http://www.heschelwest.com/home/index.asp
The Parenting Institute of Temple Beth Am: Talking Books! (An Interactive Storytime for Children 2-5 & Their Parents)
Wednesday, October 20th, 2010; 3PM; (and continuing on the third Wednesday of every month...) Parents and children are invited to the Pressman Academy Library to hear and participate in storytime! Best for kids 2-5; future dates: 11/17, 12/15, 1/19, 2/16, 3/16, 4/13, 5/18. Contact Person: Sari Abrams; Email: sabrams@tbala.org; Phone: (310) 652-7354 Address: 1055 S. La Cie;nega Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90035; Website: http://pressmanacademy.org
The Parenting Institute of Pressman Academy: Drop In & Schmooze About "Tweens"
Starting Thursday, October 21st, 2010: 8AM; (and continuing on the 3rd Thursday of every month)... You're done with toilet training, you've mastered play dates and you can get through most days without temper tantrums. But there are still lots of parenting issues on your mind, and you'd probably love the opportunity to shmooze about them. Well, that opportunity has arrived! Join Sari Abrams, Parenting Institute Coordinator and other parents as we discuss issues particularly relevant to 3rd-5th grade children. Free but please RSVP! Future dates: 11/18, 12/16, 1/20, 2/17, 3/17, 4/14, 5/19, 6/2. Contact Person: Sari Abrams; Email: sabrams@tbala.org; Phone: (310) 652-7354 x298; Address: 1055 S. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90035; Website: http://pressmanacademy.org
Conejo Valley Friendship Circle Presents: Rock Climbing
Wednesday, October 27, 2010. 4:30-5:30pm. Do you sometimes feel like your kids are "climbing the walls" or at least seem ready to do so? Well here's an opportunity for them to do just that with walls other than your home! At the Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center, the Friendship Circle hosts special rock climbing sessions on an indoor wall on the last Wednesday of every month. It's fun challenging, and completely safe with professional supervision at all times. No fee. Reservation required. 818-865-2233. Location: Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center, 27040 Malibu Hills Rd., Calabasas, CA 91301. http://www.friendshipcircleca.org
Temple Beth Am Kadima (4th-6th Graders): Un-Birthday Party!
Thursday, October 28th, 2010; 6:30-8PM; Celebrate a very merry Un-Birthday with cake, games and more. Cost: $5 for members; $10 for non-members. Open to all Jewish 4th-6th Graders! Please RSVP! Contact Person: Alana Levitt; Email: alevitt@tbala.org; Phone: (310) 652-7354 x212; Address: 1039 S. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90035; Website: http://tbausy.com
New Community Jewish High School
Open House for New Community Jewish High School: Sundays, October 31, December 12, 2010 and January 30, 2011 at 10:30am. The Mission of New Community Jewish High School is to raise up a new generation of Jewish leaders for whom Jewish values and tradition shape and guide their vision, and for whom knowledge creates possibilities for moral action, good character, and shalom.
