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The Night Of Unity

Posted by Luke Ford on Feb 8, 2011 in JConnectLA |

Rabbi Yonah from JConnectLA.com:

The Scene at “LA’s Most Exciting Gala”

The Night of Unity is a truly unique event at the El Rey Theatre produced by Noah Flom, one of America’s top party-planners (his Super Bowl party was covered in the NY Times ), benefiting JConnect and Jewlicious.

Guests will enjoy delicious food, drinks and conversation, world-class entertainment that will make you want to leap to the dance floor, and inspiring change-makers and young people that are agents of positive progress in the Jewish world.

Guests to this year’s Night of Unity will be entertained by multiple world-class performers including Cousin Junebug, the leading classic funk band in LA, Naked Rhythm, described by Sting as “a great musical journey,” Yael Meyer, a rising Jewish star in the world of indie singer-songwriters, and other special guests.

Hors d’oeuvres and an open bar await all the guests as they arrive. The bar is stocked with the finest top-shelf liquor, wine, and beer. Take your drink over to the casino tables for some cards, dice or roulette. Stroll past the silent auction, where you can bid on a 5-star getaway to one of North America’s most exclusive resorts, rejuvenating spa treatments, exclusive memberships, a one-of-a kind pair of boxing gloves signed by the first ever Israeli world boxing champion Yuri Forman, and more.

The evening continues with special performances, a short tribute and awards ceremony, all followed by opulent desserts, more drinks, more music and more dancing.

Night Of Unity promises to be an unforgettable evening! Tickets are limited and onsale now!
Special rates for Young Professionals – email michal@nightofunity.com or call 310-277-5544

Fools Gold performing on Main Stage Saturday night!

Jewlicious Festival – February 25-27

The most exciting Jewish Festival in North America is back for an incredible 7th year in a row! Musical headliners include Matisyahu, Fools Gold, Soul Farm, Aharit Hayamim, Kosha Dillz and more! Our infamous Comedy show features the Sklar Brothers who you may have seen in Entourage, Grey’s Anatomy, Curb Your Enthusiasm and more. And that’s on top of our regular roster of interesting speakers covering a wide range of issues that matter. Find out more at http://www.jewliciousfestival.com or just go right ahead and book your tickets today!

Innovation Israel: Meet 3 of Israel’s leading social entrepreneurs – Feb 7 – 14.

Volunteer For Super Sunday – February 13th

Centennial Super Sunday is February 13th and, as an experienced and effective fundraiser, we’re counting on you to make the calls that make the difference in support of our Federation’s 2011 Campaign!

To celebrate our Centennial, participants will also take part in an on-site service project while other community members are volunteering their time at numerous locations throughout greater Los Angeles – making this an inspiring day of hands-on volunteering and community fundraising. Please sign up today to ensure its success.

Who: The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles
What: Centennial Super Sunday Phone Sessions
Where: The Jewish Federation Valley Alliance, 22622 Vanowen Street, West Hills 91307
When: Session I 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Session II 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Session III 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

http://www.jewishla.org/supersundayvalley

Night Of Unity

Posted by Luke Ford on Jan 24, 2011 in JConnectLA |

Rabbi Yonah emails: You are invited to attend …
NIGHT OF UNITY 2011
“LA’s most exciting gala… Not to be missed!”

World-Class Entertainers, Comedy, Casino, Silent Auction
Open Bar w/ Top-Shelf Drinks, Gourmet Food

Honoring RHODA WEISMAN – JEWISH UNITY AWARD

VIDEO FROM 2010 Night Of Unity

JConnect Gala 2010: A Night of Unity from Jankovic Productions on Vimeo.
Don’t delay – make your reservations now for Night of Unity. Join together with the most diverse and dynamic members of the Jewish community to honor a great woman, and an amazing organization!

Can’t afford the full Gala ticket? We have a limited number of tickets for young professionals friends of JConnect & Jewlicious who can’t afford the regular ticket price this year. We also have a special Mazal Tov ticket package for newly married couples within a year of their chuppah! Email michal@nightofunity.com for details on these and all tickets and tributes!

Night of Unity is a FUNraiser – an event that will delight and entertain you, all the while bringing support to our organizations. No rubber chicken. No painful speeches and long appeals. This night is for the Jewish people, for inspiration, for the future — and that requires making it super unique.

Already confirmed are one of Sting’s favorite World Music Ensembles, Naked Rhythm and singer/songwriter Yael Meyer who’se songs are played on the hottest TV shows. And there will be many more special guests, comedy, and more delicious drinks than any wedding, bar-mitzvah, or Hollywood club – combined.

Last year we SOLD OUT and we expect we will again this year.

Date
Thursday, February 24, 2011

6:30-8PM Gala Reception
8-10PM Show, Awards
10-12AM Party continues
Location
El Rey Theatre
5515 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, 90036

Posted by Luke Ford on Dec 29, 2010 in JConnectLA |

Rabbi Yonah emails: 1) Unleash Your Inner Power: Yoga & Kabbalah
This evening, do something for your body and soul and join Marcus Freed and JConnectLA for a great yoga workout.
TONIGHT, Wed. 7.30pm-8.45pm @ Workmen’s Circle, 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., LA 90035 (Bring a mat if you have one!)

If you can’t make tonight – we are there every Wed. evening through January. Click here to register or just show up!

http://www.facebook.com/l/8cb98HCp9uudysPr5ew-YbmgOpg;j3w.it/1er

2) Volunteer @ Jewish Food Pantry
We all know that the economy has been bad. Do you know that there are hundreds of Jewish families that cannot afford food for basic needs, for Shabbat, for holidays? You can help!
Thursdays, 1/6 and – 1/13, 6pm SHARP til 7pm
Tomchei Shabbos, 915 La Brea, Corner of Willoughby
Click here for directions, info and to register: http://www.facebook.com/l/8cb983kauvBR0dgHjCc9LnbSN9A;j3w.it/1es

3) Freedom Shabbat Dinner in Honor of MLK Jan. 14th w/ Special Guest – details and registration soon!

4) A Night Of Unity – Thu. Feb. 24! An evening of music, food, games, and more. Our Second Annual Gala Benefit for JConnect & Jewlicious will sell-out. Stay tuned for tickets and details!

5) Jewlicious Festival 7, Fri. Feb. 25-27! An event unlike any other weekend in Jewish history.
Details at http://www.facebook.com/l/8cb98GVwFp63iFxM5XE6hi2vfFg;jewliciousfestivals.com

6) Purimpalooza VIII – Sat. Mar. 19. The largest rocking LA Purim celebration is back for our eighth year. New Venue for 2011! Mark the date!

7) Check out this cool video from Israel’s rising star Yoni Bloch – the video can be watched any ways, so cool. http://www.facebook.com/l/8cb984TeiHiIVqGA6K9m0bVdK8w;www.yonibloch.co.il/

Chanukkah Parties Los Angeles

Posted by Luke Ford on Dec 5, 2010 in JConnectLA |

Rabbi Yonah from JConnectLA emails:

Dear Friends,

From everyone at JConnectLA we wish you a JOYOUS and HEALTHY and HAPPY CHANUKAH / HANUKKAH / HONIKA!

There are tons of Chanukah activities in town this week – you can check out the Top Ten Chanukah Parties on our blog, courtesy of LA .

But the best is saved for last — Chanukah Electronica. You might have seen us featured yesterday on Good Day LA on Fox News. Mar Yvette plans on attendeding — will you be there?

This venue may sell out – so don’t wait till it’s too late. Limited Pre-Sale is going on now for just $8, plus ticket fee. Tickets are $18 at the door or $15 with a can of kosher food for the hungry. Click the picture below for tickets!

Let us pray for rain for Israel. A terrible fire is ravaging the north, wiping out homes and forests, something we in California understand too well. If you can, check out this Facebook page “Fire In Northern Israel, An Unprecedented Disaster” for ways that you can help. Our hearts and prayers go out to the 42 victims’ families and friends.

May we all be inspired by the Festival of Light to bring more light to the world.

JConnectLA High Holidays

Posted by Luke Ford on Aug 20, 2010 in JConnectLA |

Rabbi Yonah posts: Can you believe that Rosh Hashanah is less than three weeks away? Join us for an amazing holiday experience – details below!

1) Last Call for Yoga this Month!
Yoga for Body and Soul with Marcus J. Freed

http://yogawithmarcus.eventbrite.com/

2) Get High On The Holidays!
Enjoy a friendly, joyous, participatory, celebration of the High Holidays with meaning, melody, and humor.

WHAT: Services led by Rabbi Yonah Bookstein with special guest speakers Rabbi Shlomo Seidenfeld and Cheston Mizel, and chazzanim Dr. John Hoenig, Chaim Goldberger. PLUS other special guests.
-Traditionally inspired & Alternative services
-Special break-out sessions
-All levels and backgrounds welcome
-Hebrew reading skills not required
-Delicious Kiddush following services
-Additional Shofar Services
-Morning coffee and honey cake
-Excellent play-care for children available.

WHERE: Hillel Harkam Academy – corner of Doheny and Olympic

WHEN: Schedule @ A Glance

Rosh Hashanah, Early Service,@ 9am Coffee, Cake & Learning, Shofar

Rosh Hashanah, Main Service @ 9:30am— 1:30pm Services

Tashlich, Sun. Sep. 12 @ 5:45pm when we symbolically cast our sins into the deep waters.

Yom Kippur, Kol Nidrei, Fri, Sep. 18 @ 6pm
Alternative Services – Time TBA

COST:
$50 for all services and kiddush | $36 for Rosh Hashanah or Yom Kippur separately
$25 Full Time Graduate students (apply online) |
Free – Full time students under 26 (apply online)

Hurry and reserve your seat – space is limited!

http://highontheholidays.eventbrite.com/

WKND UPDATE: Malibu Mansion BBQ Madness, LoveFest and Camp Jewlicious Tix on Sale!

Posted by Luke Ford on Jul 2, 2010 in JConnectLA |

Eric Rosen writes: If you don’t have plans yet for the 4′th, join us in Malibu for an amazing time.

Tickets are now available for some awesome events, so get yours while you can.

Here are a few of the upcoming JConnectLA events you’ll want to put on your calendar or iPhone:

1.) Fourth Of July Malibu Mansion BBQ Party–***THIS SUNDAY!!!**** You can’t beat a BBQ, beer and hanging out with friends at a mansion in Malibu overlooking the ocean in the middle of the summer. Top notch DJ will be playing live music poolside for your listening pleasure. $15 presale/$20 door all-you-can-eat BBQ w/hot dogs, hamburgers, beer, etc.

http://tinyurl.com/4-thbbq

2.) LoveFest 2010— Celebrate Love, Jews & Music at our annual Tu’B'Av massive at a brand new plush Beverly Hills location. DJ Eric Rosen & Co on the turntables inside, Acoustic performances outside. LIMITED PRE-SALE Tickets now available– $10 while supplies last, $15/door. The buzz is building, and we would love to have you join us. 7/25/20108

http://jconnectlovefest.eventbrite.com/

3.) JConnectLA goes to the theater– Join us as we see Jewtopia, a hilarious off-Broadway play which tells the story of two 30 year old single men, Chris O’Connell and Adam Lipschitz. Chris, a gentile, wants to marry a Jewish girl so he’ll never have to make another decision. Special JConnect pricing—stay tuned for more details. 8/5/2010

4.) Festival Torah Project (F.T.P.)– You have a car, you have an apartment, or a house, you might even have a dog, but do you have your own chapter in a Torah? Even a letter? Help sponsor a New Torah to be used at Shabbat Tent, Jewlicious Festival, JConnectLA High Holidays, and other programs. Be a part of writing this Torah just for the mitzvah, or in memory of a loved one:

http://tinyurl.com/festivaltorahproject

5.) Marcus J Freed goes deep and teaches us about leaving our legacy through self-mastery and spiritual growth in his latest Kosher Sutra, ‘Loegacy’

http://tinyurl.com/legacypinchas

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6.) CAMP JEWLICIOUS—-One of the main complaints every year after Jewlicious Festival is, “Why is Jewlicious only once a year!?”

The folks behind Jewlicious Festival are proud to announce our first ever summer festival, Camp Jewlicious. It’s a Jewlicious Festival, but in the summer, and at camp.

But wait there’s more. This summer, you can also learn tools to help promote and empower your cause at our Grassroots Organizing Summit. Participants may qualify for scholarship to Camp Jewlicious!

Camp Jewlicious Activities for 2010 include music, sports, swimming, arts & crafts, horseback riding, climbing, gardening, yoga, hiking, shabbat programs, bonfire, kumzits and much more.

Grassroots Organizing Summit programs includes speakers and sessions teaching skills to build grassroots support for your cause both on and offline. Participants may qualify for scholarships to attend. See website for more details.

http://tinyurl.com/campjewlicious

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7.) Save the date: Sun 10/10 New Moon Century Bike Ride 2010

http://www.newmooncentury.com/

8.) Get High on the Holidays—-Join JConnectLA for a riveting Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur experience. 9/8-9/18

9.) Jewlicious TikkunFest: Harvest and Social action Festival Oct 2010

That about wraps it up—–Shabbat Shalom!!

All the best,

Eric Rosen
Marketing Director | JConnectLA | Jewlicious Festivals

Lag B’Omer Party Sunday

Posted by Luke Ford on Apr 29, 2010 in JConnectLA |

From JConnectLA.com:

Thurs 4/28 Class: Lag B’Omer (TONIGHT!)
Sun 5/2 Lag B’Omer Beach Bonfire BBQ
Mon 5/17, 5/24 Yoga with Marcus Freed
Tues 5/18 TORAHRAMA: SHAVUOT ON TAP
Sun 6/6 Los Angeles River Ride
Sun 7/4 Fourth Of July Mansion BBQ Party
Sun 10/10 New Moon Century Bike Ride 2010

Greetings!

Hello!

We hope you are having a fantastic week. Thanks to everyone who came out to the Israeli Fair last weekend and stopped by the JConnectLA tent(s). We also want to offer a big thank you to our anonymous drink sponsor who donated tons of free ice-cold soda. To see pictures and read a write-up of the event, click here.

If you haven’t heard, Lag B’Omer is this weekend, and we have an amazing class this Thurs and a beach party celebration for you this Sunday (Bring warm clothes & blankets!).

Lag B’Omer: Kabbalah, Mystics, Bonfires and Music

On Lag B’Omer you can be a Kabbalist for a day.
Lag B’Omer is the largest pilgrimage holiday on the Jewish calendar today. Lag B’Omer helps us access levels of understanding and opens up the world of mysticism for every Jew.

But what does all of this have to do with hair cuts, bonfires, bows and arrows, Kabbalah, mystics, music, all night celebrations at Mount Meron in Israel? Join us tomorrow evening to find out why

The class is FREE, light refreshments served. 4/22 8 pm.

Fore more info, click here.

Lag B’Omer Bonfire Party

Come out and celebrate with us at our annual Lag B’Omer bonfire with games, food, music and friends. Last year we had over 400 people in attendance. Bring your drums, guitars, violins and anything else you can play for our 12 Tribes Drum Circle Jam Session. 6 PM – 10 PM Sunday, 5/2 2010 For location and more info, click here.
Look for us at TOWER 51, and bring warm clothes and blankets!.

Yoga with Marcus J. Freed

JConnectLA presents two workshops with the witty, worldly and wise BibliYogi, educator and performer Marcus J Freed of London. The workshops are one hour Vinyasa flow sessions for all levels of yoga from beginner to advanced. However, it is not for total novices.

WHEN: Monday, May 17, 8pm - Yoga for Summer Loving, Part 1 – The Energy Sequence (A heart-centred session to build energy and open the heart)

Monday, May 24, 8pm – Yoga for Summer Loving, Part 2 – The Endurance Sequence (A Bibliyoga series that gives tools to endure for the long-term, increasing personal power and effectiveness).

WHERE: L.A.’s premier dance studio – Mimoda Studio Theatre, 5774 W. Pico Blvd (two blocks east of Fairfax) Los Angeles CA 90019
(Entrance is on Ogden side, back of the building.)

COST: The one hour classes are $15 each, or both classes for $25 and are limited to 50 students.

HOW: Prepay here

TORAHRAMA: SHAVUOT ON TAP

Join us for a feast of fun, beer and educational programs celebrating Shavuot. All classes are free, and the holiday feast is only $36/person. Dinner will feature a delicious Mexican dinner, beers on tap, international wines, and decadent desserts, tea and coffee. Stay tuned for updated speaker list, location & registration info! 7pm, 5/18/2010.

Festival Torah Project (F.T.P.)

Shabbat Tent, Jewlicious Festival, High Holidays, and many of our other programs could benefit from us having our own Sefer Torah. If you want to be part of writing this Torah or want more info
click here.
Check out the article the Jewish Journal wrote about the project here:

Los Angeles River Ride

JConnectLA & New Moon Century co-sponsor Friends of ELIYA-USA’s 10′th annual Bike Ride 6/6/2010. This is a fully supported ride.

http://www.eliyausa.org/

Rabbi Besser Video & Book

Rabbi Yonah’s rabbi and mentor, Rabbi Haskel Besser, passed away a month ago at the age of 87 and was buried in Jerusalem. If you are looking for an inspiring story and book check out “Rabbi of 84′th St” and see more about him in this video.

You might not think we read your responses, feedback, rants, raves, survey results, but we do. If you have any suggestions, ideas, or otherwise about JConnectLA, please feel free to shoot me an email @ Eric@JConnectLA.com, hit me up on Facebook or send me a Tweet with any thoughts you may have!

All the best,

Eric Rosen – Marketing Director, JConnect LA

Jewlicious 6.0

Posted by Luke Ford on Feb 8, 2010 in JConnectLA |

From Jewlicious.com:

Hello!

Jewlicious Festival 6.0 is just over TWO weeks away, February 19-21, and we have an unreal comedy line-up that is guaranteed to bust your gut!!

Get your friends pumped for Jewlicious!
This weekend is going to be totally amazing.

If you haven’t gotten your tickets yet, click here and do it soon before we sell out!

Eric Schwartz aka Smooth-E

One of the nation’s hottest rising stand-up headliners, Eric Schwartz aka Smooth-E is a comedian, rapper, and MC. His music has appeared on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” BET’s “Comic View,” Showtime’s “White Boyz in the Hood,” Mun2, SiTV and more. This bespectacled rhyme-spitter, writes, produces, and performs countless characters in his songs and videos, and does it all wearing multiple hats! Smooth-E pulls off funny, authentic-sounding parodies, appealing to people across the board from hip-hop heads to soccer moms. Check him out online!

Kira Soltanovich (Star of Girls Behaving Badly)
For four seasons, Kira has been a series regular on the nationally syndicated show, Girls Behaving Badly. She has also appeared on such shows as Jimmy Kimmel Live, 3rd Rock From The Sun, and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Kira has been a winner, finalist and semi-finalist of several comedy competitions, including Comedy Central’s Laugh Riots, NBC’s Last Comic Standing, The Cape Town International Comedy Festival, the Boston Comedy Festival, and the Seattle International Comedy Festival. See HerSpace HERE!!

Simcha Levenberg
Born in Washington DC and bred in New Jersey, Simcha is our only comedian who also doubles as a Rabbi. A self-dubbed spiritual gangster, he draws out the comedic side of sprituality, G-d, world religion, meditation, drugs, as well as the counter-culture, music, and anything written by Tom Robbins. We are happy to welcome Simcha back to the festival to, once again, press the reset button on all stereotypes: Jewish, Rabbinic or otherwise.
Take a look at his website!

Robin Reiser
Robin Reiser is a stand-up comic and super model. The modeling career is really going badly so she is now a writer. To keep up appearances, she writes in full runway make up and does an outfit change every fifteen minutes! Find her online HERE!

Lizzy Cooperman

Lizzy Cooperman has been featured on “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson”, and has been featured on NBC’s “Last Comic Standing”, MTV’s “Most Valuable Players”, and The History Channel’s “History of the Joke: Part One”.

She is a winner of the Laugh Across America Contest and her stand-up comedy has also been featured in “New Faces” and “Dating It” at the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal. Lizzy was a finalist at The Las Vegas Comedy Festival, and featured in “Best of the Fest” at the New York Underground Comedy Festival. Check her out here!!

Line-up subject to change

As always, we care about what you think. Please feel free to shoot us an email: Eric@jewliciousfestivals.com with any thoughts or suggestions you may have!

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Jewlicious Festival 6.0 in Long Beach is a Co-Production of
Long Beach Hillel, SoCal Jewish Student Services,
Jewlicious.com and JConnect.

Jewlicious Festival, 1801 Ave. of the Stars, Suite 322, Los Angeles, CA 90067

Night Of Unity

Posted by Luke Ford on Nov 13, 2009 in JConnectLA |

Eric Rosen from JConnectLA emails:

Shabbat Dinner

Come celebrate Shabbat with JConnectLA and feast on gourmet grub, wine and other delicacies.

Special appearance by the wine guys.

11.20, 6:30 PM Price $18, Register by clicking here

Location provided upon RSVP.

Kosher Sutra

Fresh off the heels of of 2 successful back-to-back Bibliyoga sessions, Marcus Freed offers some insight into life through some ideas about yoga, spirituality, nature and camels. Yes, camels.

Honika Electronica

We are throwing our biggest holiday party ever, with an electronic music twist. Party with a purpose at an party that benefits the Federation’s Fed Up With Hunger Initiatve.

12/12, A Cow Jumped Over the Moon, 421 N. Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Doors open at 9 PM. Drink/Food Specials. Musical Acts TBA.

Night of Unity

Wed night. Jan 20.

All of Los Angeles will be focused on this night of unity.

Stay Tuned

As always, we care about what you think. Please feel free to shoot me an email @ Eric@JConnectLA.com, hit me up on Facebook or send me a Tweet with any thoughts or suggestions you may have!

All the best,

Eric Rosen – Marketing Director, JConnect LA

Rabbi Yonah To Washington D.C.

Posted by Luke Ford on Nov 10, 2009 in JConnectLA |

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 him good luck!

I entered a national remix competition sponsored by JDub Records with this remix of Soulico’s “Exotic on the Speaker” – Listen, vote, and share with friends if you like it.

http://bit.ly/Aryeh12TribesRemix

Check out these events:

1) Carlebach Tribute Concert, hosted by Happy Minyan, featuring Shankbone (Rabbi Yonah’s band) • The Moshav Band • 11/7 8:00 PM at Congregation Magen David 9717 West Pico Blvd, CA 90035, LA, California 90035 Cost: $20

2.) Secrets of a Successful Relationship Class. 3 part series (Nov 8, 15, 22). Learn the secrets to the relationship you’ve always wanted. For engaged & newly married couples. Starts THIS Sun. @ 5:30 pm

http://bit.ly/successfulrelationships

3.) World Class Yoga is back w/ Biblioyoga’s Marcus Freed. Two-part exclusive engagement. Relax, re-balance, & rejuvinate. 1 hour of inspired yoga with a Jewish twist. $15. T/W 8pm 11/10-11

http://bit.ly/Bibliyoga

5.) Business Wisdom. Want to network in Beverly Hills with forward thinking young professionals and learn from the masters? Save the Date. Mon 11/17

6.) Chanukah Party. Save the Date. Food Drive, Music, Comedy, Social Action. Sat night 12/12

7.) A Night of Unity. Wed, Jan. 20, 2010. Stay tuned.

JConnectLA Update

Posted by Luke Ford on Nov 3, 2009 in JConnectLA |

From JConnectla.com:

We want to send a shout-out to all of the people that stopped by the Shabbat Tent @ the Phish Festival, and to Derek Gormin for being a superstar volunteer all weekend!

A Touch of Bibliyoga

Our fearless yoga instructor, Marcus Fried, returns from London for two exclusive back-to-back mega-sessions of Bibliyoga at a premier LA dance studio.

Limited to 50 participants.

Tues 11/10 Part I - “Finding Joy, Peace and Healing”

Wed 11/11 Part II - “Becoming Strength, Light and Happiness”

Click here to register!!

MIchael Steinhardt on Jewish Leadership

This is one of those “you’ve gotta see it to believe it” speeches. In front of roughly 50 philanthropists, Jewish professionals and members of the media, Michael Steinhardt spoke in deeply critical terms about the rest of Jewish leadership.

Check the video out on Jewlicious.com!

Secrets of Successful Relationships

JconnectLA is be offering a 3-part series led by Rabbi Yonah on committed relationships for engaged and recently married couples!!!!

The class will be Sunday, November 8 and will continue for 2 more weeks on the Nov 15, and Nov 22, and also includes a 60 minute private meeting with Rabbi Yonah.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER – ONLY A FEW SPOTS LEFT!

Business Wisdom

Save the Date!!

Our evening Business networking event returns Mon 11/17!

Hannukah Massive

Dec 12. Save the Date. Hannukah Party. You know how we do it

As always, we care about what you think. Feel free to shoot me an email @ Eric@JConnectLA.com, hit me up on Facebook or send me a Tweet with any thoughts or suggestions you may have!

All the best,

Eric Rosen – Marketing Director, JConnect LA

JConnectLA.com

Posted by Luke Ford on Oct 30, 2009 in JConnectLA |

JConnectLA.com emails its members:

The follow-up to the Jewish Community Hero’s Contest is that Rabbi Yonah is now in the final rounds of voting and has a YouTube Video for the judges….He led the pack of the top 20 contestants, and things are looking very good. Take a look, spread the word and be sure to leave some comments to show love and help us drive this thing home!!

http://www.facebook.com/l/63962;bit.ly/RabbiYonahVideo

Also, our very own DJ Eric Rosen has entered a contest of his own and submitted a remix of Soulico’s “Exotic on the Speaker’. Produced under the alias ‘Aryeh’, his 12 Tribes remix beefs up the original track with a groove much like his DJ’ing style. Check it out here and be sure to vote and share with friends:

http://www.facebook.com/l/63962;bit.ly/Aryeh12TribesRemix

Now, onto our regularly scheduled (and highly anticipated) programming:

1.) Shabbat Tent @ Phish Festival in Indio Fri. If you’re @ the Phish Festival this weekend, join Rabbi Yonah & Co. in the Shabbat Tent! 10/30

http://www.facebook.com/l/63962;www.ShabbatTent.com

2.) Secrets of a Successful Relationship Class. Learn what the secrets are to the relationship you’ve always wanted. For newly married & engaged couples only. Sun 11-8,15, 22

http://www.facebook.com/l/63962;bit.ly/successfulrelationships

3.) A Touch of Bibliyoga. Biblioyoga’s back for a mega-two-part exclusive with London’s Marcus Freed. T/W 11/10-11

http://www.facebook.com/l/63962;bit.ly/Bibliyoga

4.) Adopt a Holocaust Survivor. Orientation Part II coming soon. Email Eric@JConnectLA.com for more info.

4.) Business Wisdom. Want to network in Beverly Hills with forward thinking young professionals and learn from the masters? Save the Date. Mon 11/17

5.) Chanukah Party. Save the Date. You know how we do it Sat 12/12

Connect With JConnectLA

Posted by Luke Ford on Oct 27, 2009 in JConnectLA |

From JConnectLA.com:

Fri   10/30            Shabbat Tent @ Phish Festival in Indio
Sun 11-8,15, 22 Secrets of a Successful Relationship Class
T/W 11/10-11       A Touch of Bibliyoga
Mon 11/17            Business Wisdom

Sat 12/12 Chanukah Party

Greetings!

Greetings and Salutation!

JConnectLA is embracing the beauty of relationships of people and music this week, and invite you to join the party!

We have our relationship class scheduled, a massive Shabbat Tent this weekened @ the Phish Festival, and a groundbreaking Holocaust survivor program…all things you will want to be a part of!

Adopt a Holocaust Survivor

Believe it or not, there are many lonely elderly Jews in LA, some of whom are home bound, who would love to spend some quality time with you.

if you’re interested in adopting one and visiting them, please be in touch with Eric@JConnectLA.com for more info.

Orientation is THIS Wed (tomorrow) 8 pm @ Coffee Bean @ 233 S Beverly btwn Wilshire and Olympic. Click here for directions.

Shabbat Tent @ Phish Festival

Join Rabbi Yonah and the Shabbat Tent Team 10/30-11/1 Shabbat Tent is a place for people to share food, song, prayer and good vibes as part of the general festival experience.

To find out more info click here, and to find out information about volunteering @ Shabbat Tent click here.

Secrets of Successful Relationships

JconnectLA is be offering a 3-part series led by Rabbi Yonah on committed relationships for engaged and recently married couples!!!!

The class will be Sunday, November 8 and will continue for 2 more weeks on the Nov 15, and Nov 22, and also includes a 60 minute private meeting with Rabbi Yonah.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER – ONLY A FEW SPOTS LEFT!

Business Wisdom

Save the Date!!

Our evening Business networking event returns Mon 11/17!

A Touch of Bibliyoga

Our fearless yoga instructor, Marcus Fried, returns from London for two exclusive back-to-back mega-sessions of Bibliyoga at a premier LA dance studio.

Limited to 50 participants.

Tues 11/10 Part I - “Finding Joy, Peace and Healing”

Wed 11/11 Part II - “Becoming Strength, Light and Happiness”

Click here to register!!

As always, we care about what you think. Feel free to shoot me an email @ Eric@JConnectLA.com, hit me up on Facebook or send me a Tweet with any thoughts or suggestions you may have!

All the best,

Eric Rosen – Marketing Director, JConnect LA

JConnectLA.com

Posted by Luke Ford on Oct 13, 2009 in JConnectLA |

From JConnectLA.com:

We hope all of you are well! If you are planning on riding, the next few days are the last days for online registration for the Bike Ride We alsohave a college Friday Night Dinner this week , and more things in the pipeline to share!

Thanks to everyone who supported and voted for Rabbi Yonah! We closed it out at 91,450 votes and we could not have done it without your dedication. Stay tuned to see who the comittee-chosen winner is!

We hope everyone had an amazing Sukkot and want to thank Moishe House, the Sadeghi, Nelson, and Gindi Families for hosting our Magical Mystery Sukkah Tour – we went way later than expected and could not call the night quits. Thank you!

College & Grad Student Shabbat Dinner

Free Shabbat Dinner for college students ($10 for Grad students) @ Rabbi Yonah’s house in Pico Robertson!

RSVP on FACEBOOK

Fri 10/16 7:30 pm address given out upon registration!

New Moon Century
ride for hunger and the planet

FINAL DAYS TO REGISTER ONLINE
36, 62, and 100 Mile Rides.
Oct. 18th, 2009

Don’t want to ride but still want to be involved? Email SashaEdge@gmail.com
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER AND FOR MORE INFO

Day of Kabbalah

Thought you had to be 40? Guess again

Save the Date

11/8, 12:00 -5:00 PM, Location and Price TBA

Adopt a Holocaust Survivor

Believe it or not, there are many lonely elderly Jews in LA, some of whom are home bound, who would love to spend some quality time with you.

if you’re interested in adopting one and visiting them, please be in touch with Eric@JconnectLA.com for more info.

As always, we care about what you think. Feel free to shoot me an email @ Eric@JconnectLA.com, hit me up on Facebook or send me a Tweet with any thoughts or suggestions you may have!

All the best,

Eric Rosen – Marketing Director, Jconnect LA

JConnectLA’s Yom Kippur Program

Posted by Luke Ford on Sep 26, 2009 in JConnectLA |

Dear Friends,

It is with great joy to announce that we have upgraded our facilities and
program for the second part of our Get High On The Holidays program!

We will be hosting Kol Nidre, and all Yom Kippur programs in great facilities – a former Boys High School, 1445 S. Robertson Blvd., just south of Pico.

Thanks to your feedback we have also added an alternative learners service led by Rabbi Yonah that will be shorter, and more interactive.

Click here for more details of Yom Kippur 2.0.

Also we have two great Sukkot events! Friday Night Harvest Party in the Sukkah, Oct. 2, and Save Tue. Oct. 6th for our inaugural Sukkah Tour, (aka Sukkah Hop), a harvest festival progressive party by bus, visiting local sukkahs.

Get High On The High Holidays With JConnectLA

Posted by Luke Ford on Sep 3, 2009 in JConnectLA |

Prepare yourself for a delicious, inspiring and friendly, participatory High Holiday experience with meaning, melody and humor. This year’s services are presented by JconnectLA in collaboration with Isralight-LA.

Our program will be led by Rabbi Yonah Bookstein with Rabbi Shlomo Seidenfeld, Cheston Mizel, Rachel Bookstein, and other guests!

‘Get High on The Holidays’ is being hosted by Young Israel of Beverly Hills, who have graciously provided their facilities for all our programming.

Start the New Year right on a good foot with food and friends. Our celebrations kick-off Friday, September 18, 2009 at 6:30pm with an entertaining and delicious Rosh Hashanah feast, highlighting special symbolic foods, round raisin challahs, honey, pomegranates, apples, dates, award winning brisket and other home-made delicacies.

Saturday & Sunday mornings, September 19 and 20th, at 9am, we will enjoy home-made honey-cake and coffee, and some Rosh Hashanah teachings before services start at 9:30am. The service itself is condensed, lively, and includes special break-out session for those that want to explore what the holidays mean to them. All levels and backgrounds are welcome. Hebrew reading skills are NOT required. We will only be blowing the Shofar on Sunday – so make sure to hear the call of the New Year!

Following services on both days, we will be treated to a sweet and delicious Kiddish.

We provide a Kiddie Minyan and childcare for children ages 1-13, from 10am until 1pm for an additional cost.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED – Space is limited!
Services free for full-time students.

Questions? Email Eric@JconnectLA

Schedule for Rosh Hashanah

New Year’s Fest – Friday, Sept. 18
6:30pm: Short Services7:00pm: Special Rosh Hashanah Kabbalistic Feast

Rosh Hashanah Services & Kiddush – Saturday/Shabbat, Sept 19
Honey Cake & Torah Study @ 9am
Morning Service @ 9:30am
Learning Breakout Sessions @ 11am
Delicious Buffet Kiddush following Services

Rosh Hashanah Services, Shofar & Kiddush – Sunday, Sept 20
Early Shofar Blowing, Torah Study & Honey Cake @ 9am
Morning Service @ 9:30am
Learning Breakout Sessions @ 11am
Delicious Buffet Kiddush following Services
Late Shofar Blowing @ 2pm

Shabbat Shuva Tish – Saturday/Shabbat, Sept 26, 6pm
Delicious meal, singing and learning,
Evening Service and Musical Havdallah @ 8pm

Yom Kippur Schedule

Yom Kippur Kol Nidre – Sunday, Sept 27
Kol Nidre Evening Service @ 6:30pm
Followed by “Discovering Your Life-Mission” – A class with Rabbi Yonah

Yom Kippur Services – Monday, Sept 28
Morning Service followed by Yizkor @ 9am
Closing Service @ 6:30pm
Break-the-Fast following the Closing Service @ 8pm

JConnectLA.com

Posted by Luke Ford on Aug 14, 2009 in JConnectLA |

Hello Everyone!

We wanted to make you aware of a few upcoming things:

* Bibliyoga Remixed – By popular demand we have added 3 more sessions. Exercise your mind, body and soul 8/17-8/31

http://www.facebook.com/l/;tinyurl.com/BibliyogaRemixed

* JconnectLA’s FREE Movie Night! Come see the classic ‘Grease’ at Westfield Century City on the Level 2 Dining Terrace. Bring dinner and look for the blue balloons! 8 pm 8/19

* Vote daily for Rabbi Yonah and help the Jewlicious Festival be bigger, better and more fun than ever:

http://www.facebook.com/l/;tinyurl.com/VoteforRabbiYonahBookstein

* At the very special request of many of you, Rabbi Yonah will be writing a weekly D’var Torah every Friday. Check out his latest insights here:

http://www.facebook.com/l/;tinyurl.com/DivineGPS

Shabbat Shalom!!!

Eric Rosen
Marketing Director | JconnectLA |

Reclaiming Your Inner Voice

Posted by Luke Ford on Feb 11, 2009 in JConnectLA |

Rabbi Shlomo Seidenfeld presents a series of lectures starting Feb. 23 at the Jewish Learning Academy (9581 W. Pico Blvd).

Tishu B’Av Screening Sunday At MOT

Posted by Luke Ford on Aug 4, 2008 in JConnectLA |

Michal emails:

Hey Jconnecters,

Thanks to the many of you that joined us on Friday for our Simply Shabbat event. The services were inspirational , the food superb and all the alcohol was consumed…

Onwards…

This Sunday we have a very special movie screening (see below) in honor of the fast day of Tisha B’Av. Tickets are limited so please don’t delay in purchasing yours today at www.JconnectLA.com

After this solemn day of commemoration, we will hit a lighter note by celebrating Tu B’Av, the Jewish version of Valentine’s Day. Walk under the chuppah next Thursday night and be made a match while grooving out to Moshav, DJ Eric Rosen and our all star performer list. $15 if you pre-pay (www.JconnectLA.com) includes 1 free drink, a kosher buffet and all the entertainment you can handle.

JConnectLA Singles Events

Posted by Luke Ford on Jul 28, 2008 in JConnectLA |

Subject: Simply Shabbat this Friday Night – LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP!

DON’T MISS OUT! SIGN UP AT WWW.JCONNECTLA.COM NOW!

This Friday night Jconnect’s Simply Shabbat will be what’s hot, hip & happening in the ‘hood.

Professor Gordon will be discussing the intriguing topic “Judaism & the Founding Fathers”.

As it has in the past, the Simply Shabbat program begins with inspirational services (led by Moshav bassist Yosef Solomon), followed by a 3 course dinner, and concludes with a Shabbat Oneg. OPEN BAR ALL NIGHT LONG!

For more info on this event, click below:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=28339486270
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If you thought the 4th of July party was big, well you ain’t seen NOTHIN’ yet! Our biggest event of the summer, LOVE FEST ’08 – our Tu B’Av Celebration- will take place Thursday, August 14th! We’ve got MASSIVE music by Moshav, superb spoken-word show by Smooth-E, a brilliant book-signing by the breathtaking Lisa Alcalay Klug (author of “Cool Jew”), extremely enticing edibles, a happenin’ hypaethral haven of hip Heebster happiness and more!

Check out the event here:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=24691529458

JConnectLA’s Happy Hour At La Gondola

Posted by Luke Ford on Jul 21, 2008 in JConnectLA |

Special Guest Speaker – Joan Hyler – “One Woman’s Journey”

Special Happy Hour Menu plus 25% off regular menu & bar

DON’T FORGET TO BRING YOUR BUSINESS CARDS!!!

Special Musical Appearance by Jconnect’s Jazzy Jew!
Richard Glaser, a jazz musician, will be serenading us with his smooth jazz stylings. Check him out at www.richardglasermusic.com

WHEN: Monday July 21st from 5:30 – 7:30pm

WHERE: La Gondola – 9025 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211.
Parking available in lot on Wetherly.

WHO: Special Guest -Joan Hyler created and operates Hyler Management, a boutique talent management and production company, after two illustrious decades as a talent agent and Senior Vice President of the William Morris Agency and International Creative Management. As an agent she represented icons Andy Warhol, Madonna, Meryl Streep, Bob Dylan and Peter O’ Toole. She was involved with many groundbreaking talents, both developing and redefining such careers as Karen Allen (Raiders of the Lost Ark), Candice Bergen (Murphy Brown) & Ricki Lake (The Ricki Lake Show).

As a manager and producer Joan Hyler continues to represent Gold Standard actors many of whom have been nominated or won Oscars, Tony Awards, Golden Globes and Emmys such as: Alfred Molina, Eric McCormack, Ricki Lake, Amber Tamblyn, Annabeth Gish, Rutger Hauer and Diane Lane.

As a producer Joan Hyler co- produced the CBS TV series Ladies Man with client Alfred Molina, the Miramax feature documentary Get Bruce, which starred writer/performer client Bruce Vilanch, and the feature film Precious Find starring Rutger Hauer. She also produced the off Broadway one man show Almost Famous.

COST: Whatever you order.
Make sure your orders are in before 7:30pm for Jconnect’s 25% discount.

CONTACT: Michal @ 310-405-2336

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