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SUMMARY:Screening & Discussion:  “Meet Me at Brooklyn & Soto”
DESCRIPTION:Screening & Discussion\nSunday\, November 16\, 2025\n10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. \n“MEET ME AT BROOKLYN AND SOTO” (1995\, 70 min) is a nostalgic celebration of the Jewish community that once thrived within the East L.A. neighborhood of Boyle Heights. The street then named Brooklyn Avenue (now Cesar Chavez Avenue) and its intersection with Soto was the heart of the largest Jewish community west of Chicago from the 1920s to the 1950s. \nThis documentary film\, created by oral historian Ellie Kahn for the Jewish Historical Society of Southern California\, began as an oral history project\, with Ellie training 25 volunteers to interview 120 former residents of Boyle Hts and City Terrace. Ellie then produced “Meet Me at Brooklyn & Soto\,” which utilizes archival film footage\, vintage photos and her interviews with dozens of former residents of the neighborhood. \nThe fascinating\, moving and often amusing recollections shared by those who were interviewed make it clear that it was a unique\, hamish\, active community\, rich in Yiddish culture and leftist organizing. \n“One of the most heart-warming documentaries you will find.” — the Barrio Boychik \nProducer/Director Ellie Kahn will be present for discussion following the film. \n>>> To reserve your seat(s)\,\nRSVP to regan@sholem.org <<< \n10:00 a.m. Check-in\, Bagels & Coffee\n10:30 a.m. Screening and Q&A\nShort Avenue Elementary School\n12814 Maxella Ave.\, Los Angeles\, CA 90066\n \nPresented by the Sholem Community and Ellie Kahn/Living Legacies Productions\, in cooperation with the SoCal Arbeter Ring/Workers Circle and Kultur Mercado. \nAll are welcome | Free to attend
URL:https://www.sholem.org/event/screening-meet-me-at-brooklyn-soto/
LOCATION:Short Avenue Elementary School\, 12814 Maxella Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90066\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251123T100000
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SUMMARY:L.A. Yiddish Day 2025 (field trip)
DESCRIPTION:This day-long celebration will bring together Yiddishists\, cultural enthusiasts\, educators\, students\, and the wider Jewish community for lectures\, workshops\, performances\, and community-building centered on the Yiddish language and its enduring legacy. \nProgramming will feature sessions for both beginners and advanced speakers\, cultural events highlighting Yiddish music and literature\, and special presentations to connect audiences with the lived experience of the Holocaust through survivor testimony. LA Yiddish Day aims to reignite Yiddish cultural life in Los Angeles by catering to all levels of interest and creating a platform for intergenerational learning and exchange. \nThere will be a schoolwide field trip for Sholem students and their families\, prioritizing activities for younger children earlier in the day.  \nSunday\, November 23\, 2025\n10:00 AM – 5:00 PM\nat Hebrew Union College – Los Angeles\n3077 University Avenue\nLos Angeles\, CA 90007 \nThis will be the first major community-driven Yiddish event in Southern California in nearly a decade\, bringing together the many organizations whose work helps to keep Yiddish language\, culture\, and memory alive in the city. \nDoors will open at 9:45 AM for check-in and morning coffee. Light refreshments will be provided throughout the day\, and all sessions are open to registered participants. \nFor tickets go to\nhttps://givebutter.com/layiddish2025\n\nPresented by Kultur Mercado\, in partnership with the Sholem Community\, Southern California Arbeter Ring Educational Center\, Holocaust Museum LA\, Der Nister\, HUC-Jewish Language Project\, and the California Institute for Yiddish Culture and Language (CIYCL).
URL:https://www.sholem.org/event/yiddish-day-la-2025/
LOCATION:Hebrew Union College\, 3077 University Avenue\, Los Angeles\, 90007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251214T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T214524
CREATED:20251212T061447Z
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SUMMARY:"The December Dilemma" Group Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Beginning at 10:30 a.m.\, there will be an Adult Activity for Sholem parents and community members. \nLongtime Sholem members Laurie Braude and Lois Bostwick will facilitate a community discussion on “The December Dilemma\,” which may arise from tension between the celebration of Chanukah and Christmas\, especially when the two holidays coincide.  This season can be challenging for many interfaith or intercultural families as they navigate the desire to honor their Jewish identity while also participating in the festive spirit of Christmas.
URL:https://www.sholem.org/event/the-december-dilemma-group-discussion/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Celebration,General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251214T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251214T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T214524
CREATED:20251212T062520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T062520Z
UID:30809-1765713600-1765717200@www.sholem.org
SUMMARY:Chanukah Assembly
DESCRIPTION:At 12 noon\, we will all gather in the auditorium for our annual schoolwide Chanukah/Khanike Assembly. \nAll of the classes have prepared presentations or performances for this special event.
URL:https://www.sholem.org/event/chanukah-assembly/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260125T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260125T123000
DTSTAMP:20260414T214524
CREATED:20260119T064502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T065314Z
UID:30873-1769335200-1769344200@www.sholem.org
SUMMARY:Sunday School
DESCRIPTION:Are you culturally Jewish but not religious?\nWould you like your children (or grandchildren) to connect with their Jewish identity?\nDo you have an intercultural family? \nSholem’s secular Sunday school engages children 4-17 years old in an exploration of Jewish identity\, history\, culture and traditions of social justice. \nClasses meet 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m most Sunday mornings during the school year.\n \nClick here for more information about our school \nAll prospective families are welcome to come check out a class.\nWe offer rolling admissions. \nContact our principal Ross Helford ross@sholem.org\, so he may plan to greet you.
URL:https://www.sholem.org/event/sunday-school-49/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Sunday school
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260201T123000
DTSTAMP:20260414T214524
CREATED:20260119T065016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T065353Z
UID:30876-1769940000-1769949000@www.sholem.org
SUMMARY:Sunday School
DESCRIPTION:Are you culturally Jewish but not religious?\nWould you like your children (or grandchildren) to connect with their Jewish identity?\nDo you have an intercultural family? \nSholem’s secular Sunday school engages children 4-17 years old in an exploration of Jewish identity\, history\, culture and traditions of social justice. \nClasses meet 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m most Sunday mornings during the school year. \nClick here for more information about our school \nAll prospective families are welcome to come check out a class.\nWe offer rolling admissions. \nContact our principal Ross Helford ross@sholem.org\, so he may plan to greet you.
URL:https://www.sholem.org/event/sunday-school-57/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Sunday school
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260201T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260201T123000
DTSTAMP:20260414T214524
CREATED:20260118T190205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T092052Z
UID:30835-1769944500-1769949000@www.sholem.org
SUMMARY:Tu Bishvat Assembly
DESCRIPTION:Traditionally Tu Bishvat was the New Year of Trees\, originally established as a way for Jewish farmers to keep time. In modern times\, it has been adapted for the planting and care of trees and as a reminder to be kind to our planet – similar to Earth Day. \n11:15 a.m.* – Principal Ross Helford will give a presentation about Tu Bishvat from a secular perspective – adults are welcome! \n  \n12 Noon* – Assembly with songs \n  \n*Times to be confirmed
URL:https://www.sholem.org/event/tu-bishvat-assembly/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Adult Activity,Sunday school
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260208T123000
DTSTAMP:20260414T214524
CREATED:20260119T065125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T065158Z
UID:30878-1770544800-1770553800@www.sholem.org
SUMMARY:Sunday School
DESCRIPTION:Are you culturally Jewish but not religious?\nWould you like your children (or grandchildren) to connect with their Jewish identity?\nDo you have an intercultural family? \nSholem’s secular Sunday school engages children 4-17 years old in an exploration of Jewish identity\, history\, culture and traditions of social justice. \nClasses meet 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m most Sunday mornings during the school year.\n \nClick here for more information about our school \nAll prospective families are welcome to come check out a class.\nWe offer rolling admissions. \nContact our principal Ross Helford ross@sholem.org\, so he may plan to greet you.
URL:https://www.sholem.org/event/sunday-school-58/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Sunday school
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260216
DTSTAMP:20260414T214524
CREATED:20260118T191248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260118T191248Z
UID:30851-1771113600-1771199999@www.sholem.org
SUMMARY:Sholem Does Not Meet (President's Day Weekend)
DESCRIPTION:Sholem will not meet on this Sunday  (Feb 15). \nClasses resume Feb 22nd.
URL:https://www.sholem.org/event/sholem-does-not-meet-presidents-day-weekend/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:No Sholem,Sunday school
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260222T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260222T123000
DTSTAMP:20260414T214524
CREATED:20260119T065636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T065636Z
UID:30883-1771754400-1771763400@www.sholem.org
SUMMARY:Sunday School
DESCRIPTION:Are you culturally Jewish but not religious?\nWould you like your children (or grandchildren) to connect with their Jewish identity?\nDo you have an intercultural family? \nSholem’s secular Sunday school engages children 4-17 years old in an exploration of Jewish identity\, history\, culture and traditions of social justice. \nClasses meet 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m most Sunday mornings during the school year.\n \nClick here for more information about our school \nAll prospective families are welcome to come check out a class.\nWe offer rolling admissions. \nContact our principal Ross Helford ross@sholem.org\, so he may plan to greet you.
URL:https://www.sholem.org/event/sunday-school-59/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Sunday school
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260301T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260301T123000
DTSTAMP:20260414T214524
CREATED:20260118T201406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T092136Z
UID:30853-1772359200-1772368200@www.sholem.org
SUMMARY:Annual Purim Carnival
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to our Purim festivities! \nWe’ll be doing our usual pantomime reading of Sholem’s Super-Colossal Purim Mishmash shpil\, adapted from Megiles Ester by Hershl Hartman. \nAs is our tradition\, our Sunday school classes will each be hosting a carnival booth. \nKids (and adults!) are encouraged to wear a costume! \n  \n10am – Setup (volunteers needed at this time) \n\nStudents: Set-up booths & rehearse pantomime\nAdults: Schmoozing\, bagels & coffee\n\n  \n11am – Assembly With Megile Reading\nThe assembly will kick off with the triumphant return of the Sholem klezmer ensemble! \n  \n11:30am to 12:30pm – Purim Carnival! \n  \nCALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: \n\nMegile (megillah) readers!\nHamantaschen bringers!\nCleaner-uppers!\n\nIf you can pitch in\, please RSVP to rosshelford@gmail.com
URL:https://www.sholem.org/event/annual-purim-carnival/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Celebration,spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260301T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260301T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T214524
CREATED:20260119T063357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T145451Z
UID:30869-1772391600-1772398800@www.sholem.org
SUMMARY:Fundraiser: Here Lies Love at the Mark Taper Forum
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night at the Mark Taper Forum to see Here Lies Love. \nSholem has reserved a bloc of tickets to the performance on Sunday\, March 1 at 7:00 p.m.  A portion of each ticket purchased will be donated to Sholem. The deadline to order tickets is February 7\, 2026.  (After that date\, any unsold tickets will be released back to the Taper.) \nHere Lies Love is a groundbreaking musical about former First Lady of the Philippines Imelda Marcos and her family’s rise to power and subsequent fall at the hands of the Philippine People Power Revolution. Witness her journey through “exhilarating songs” (USA Today) and “imaginative spectacle” (The Guardian) over “90 breathless minutes” (The Washington Post). \nFeaturing music by Grammy\, Oscar\, and Tony Award winner David Byrne and Grammy Award winner Fatboy Slim\, and direction by Center Theatre Group Brindell & Milton Gottlieb Artistic Director Snehal Desai\, comes an all-new production (the first since appearing on Broadway in 2023) in a transformative experience combining disco beats and adrenaline-fueled choreography. The show goes beyond Imelda’s near-mythic obsession with shoes to explore true questions of authoritarian rule and responsibility. It is a story fueled by greed\, power\, and disco that feels as timely today as ever. \nFor more information and to order tickets\, please go to\nhttps://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/sholems-here-lies-love-theater-fundraiser\nA portion of your ticket price is tax deductible as a donation to Sholem.
URL:https://www.sholem.org/event/fundraiser-here-lies-love-at-the-mark-taper-forum/
LOCATION:Mark Taper Forum\, 135 N Grand Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Activity,Fundraiser,spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260322T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260322T143000
DTSTAMP:20260414T214524
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UID:30860-1774177200-1774189800@www.sholem.org
SUMMARY:Sholem Model Secular Seder - Passover 2026
DESCRIPTION:Sholem’s non-religious cultural celebration of Passover acknowledges the holiday’s origins as a spring festival and honors the tradition of “Exodus” as a symbolic tale of freedom. \nThis popular communal event will feature: \n\nReadings from Sholem’s secular family Hagada\nCommunity potluck luncheon\nSinging & musical accompaniment\, with plenty of opportunities for children to participate!\n\nPLEASE PURCHASE TICKETS HERE: \nhttps://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/sholem-model-seder–2026 \nSuggested donation is $18 per person. Sholem students and children five and under are free. \nNo one turned away for lack of funds. \nThis is event is a potluck – Please sign up to bring a dish\, beverage\, etc. at the link below. \n  \nWHEN: \n10:00 am – 11:00 am:  Setup \n11:00 am:  Doors Open \n11:30 am – 2:00 pm:  Program \n2:00 pm – 3:00 pm:  Cleanup \nVolunteers who can arrive early for setup or stay after for cleanup are greatly appreciated! \n  \nWHERE: \nFarragut Elementary School \n10820 Farragut Dr\, Culver City\, CA 90230 \n  \nPOTLUCK SIGN UP \nPlease sign up for one item per each adult and one item for every 1-3 children in your group. \nLink:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054DA5AB2DA0FD0-61879120-2026 \n 
URL:https://www.sholem.org/event/sholem-model-secular-seder/
LOCATION:Farragut Elementary School\, 10820 Farragut Dr.\, Culver City\, CA\, 90230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,No Sholem,spotlight
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260329
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260330
DTSTAMP:20260414T214524
CREATED:20260118T201806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T054556Z
UID:30858-1774742400-1774828799@www.sholem.org
SUMMARY:Sholem Field Trip to Skirball Center
DESCRIPTION:All Sholem classes will participate in a field trip to the Skirball Center. \nSholem families – Please check your email for details. \n 
URL:https://www.sholem.org/event/sholem-field-trip-location-tbd/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:spotlight,Sunday school
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260405
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260406
DTSTAMP:20260414T214524
CREATED:20260118T203710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T053656Z
UID:30863-1775347200-1775433599@www.sholem.org
SUMMARY:Spring Break - No Classes
DESCRIPTION:Sholem will not meet on this Sunday  (April 5). \nClasses resume April 12th.
URL:https://www.sholem.org/event/sholem-does-not-meet-spring-break/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:No Sholem
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260509T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260509T190000
DTSTAMP:20260414T214524
CREATED:20260413T035055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T035747Z
UID:31040-1778335200-1778353200@www.sholem.org
SUMMARY:Milo\, Clara\, & Olivia Bar/Bas Mitsve Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:The families of Milo Groseclose and Clara Perez Howe and Olivia Perez Howe invite the Sholem Community to join in celebrating their children becoming Bar/Bas Mitsves.\n\n  \nMilo’s topic will be:\nJews\, Comics\, and Superheroes\n\n  \nClara’s topic will be:\nSecular Jewish Influence on Rock Music\n\n  \nOlivia’s topic will be:\nA Comparison of Yiddish Dance and Flamenco\n\n\n  \nSaturday\, May 9\, 2026 at 2:00pm in Van Nuys\n(address to be provided upon RSVP)\n\n  \nThere will be a light Kiddush reception at about 5:00pm following the ceremony.\n\n  \nKindly RSVP by Friday\, May 1\nby emailing rachel.braude@gmail.com\n \n\nAbout Sholem’s secular Bar/Bas Mitsve program…The bar/bas mitsve candidate chooses a topic for in-depth research and/or significant thought. Then\, working with their advisor\, the student prepares an approximately 20-minute presentation on this topic and how it reflects the aspects of Jewish heritage and identity that are most meaningful to them at this point in their life.To learn more\, click here.
URL:https://www.sholem.org/event/milo-clara-olivia-bar-bas-mitsve-ceremony/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:spotlight
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260518
DTSTAMP:20260414T214524
CREATED:20260119T060253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T063524Z
UID:30867-1778976000-1779062399@www.sholem.org
SUMMARY:Year End Assembly
DESCRIPTION:This will be our final meeting at Short Avenue for the current school year.  Classes will meet as usual\, beginning at 10:00 AM.  Please come early for coffee\, bagels and schmoozing. \nFollowing classes\, we will be having a year end assembly to wrap up the academic year.
URL:https://www.sholem.org/event/year-end-assembly/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Sunday school
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