Kibbitz Korner
2025-11-05 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-11-12 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-11-19 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-11-26 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-12-03 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-12-10 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-12-17 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-12-24 10:30 - 11:30 UTC and 5 more dates | Temple RAMAT ZION, 17655 Devonshire Street, Northridge, CA, 91325, United States
Wednesdays at Temple Ramat Zion
Celebrate the spirit of togetherness with us! Our Kibbitz Korner meets every Wednesday at 10:30AM. A different type of program each week: karaoke, card games, trivia and more.
10:30-11:30AM
Fun Games
Community
Entertainment
Treats and Beverages

Growing Older, Growing Wiser: ZOOM SERIES
2025-11-05 14:00 - 15:30
ZOOM:
Join Rabbi Raff and Margaret Altschul, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, for a series of conversations on Zoom about Growing Older, Growing Wiser!
In the four-part series, we will explore what Jewish tradition teaches about finding meaning and purpose in later adulthood.
Engage in deep conversations, share reflections on growing older…how you stay creative and productive in later life and remain connected. Become a B’nei Hochmah, a child of wisdom as together we will prepare, learn, and share a guided process of reflection to forge a new vision for your life’s purpose that reflects what’s important now.
Upcoming Sessions

1. Wednesday, September 3, 2025 • 10 Elul 5785
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM ON ZOOM
2. Wednesday, November 5, 2025 • 14 Cheshvan 5786
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM ON ZOOM
3. Wednesday, January 7, 2026 • 18 Tevet 5786
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM ON ZOOM
4. Wednesday, March 4, 2026 • 15 Adar 5786
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM ON ZOOM
5. Wednesday, May 6, 2026 • 19 Iyar 5786
2:00 PM – 3:30 PMON ZOOM
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Growing Older, Growing Wiser—In Person
2025-11-13 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-08 14:00 - 15:30
Join Rabbi Raff and Margaret Altschul, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, for a series of conversations on Zoom about Growing Older, Growing Wiser!
In the four-part series, we will explore what Jewish tradition teaches about finding meaning and purpose in later adulthood.
Engage in deep conversations, share reflections on growing older…how you stay creative and productive in later life and remain connected. Become a B’nei Hochmah, a child of wisdom as together we will prepare, learn, and share a guided process of reflection to forge a new vision for your life’s purpose that reflects what’s important now.
Thursday, November 13, 2025 • 22 Cheshvan 5786
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM-Temple Judea (in person)
Thursday, January 8, 2026 • 19 Tevet 5786
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM-Temple Judea (in person)
Thursday, March 12, 2026 • 23 Adar 5786
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM-Temple Judea (in person)
Thursday, May 14, 2026 • 27 Iyar 5786
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM-Temple Judea (in person)

Hazak Mondays
2025-11-17 10:00 - 14:00
November 17: Hazak Monday in person at VBS and online on YouTube.

10:00am: “The Importance of Grandparenting” with Judie Cotton, LMFT, VBS Counseling Center President

11:15am: “King David in Art” with Katherine Zoraster, MA

12:15pm: Lunch – BYO or Bagels, cream cheese, tuna, salad, fruit, dessert for $10 per person

Choice of Hot Topics Discussion Group (12:45pm) or Hazak Torah Study with VBS Clergy (1:00pm)

Rosh Hodesh—TRZ's Monthly Women's Meet Up
2025-11-19 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-12-17 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-01-22 19:00 - 20:30
Rosh Hodesh—TRZ’s Monthly Women’s Meet Up
A Program for Women 50+ Navigating Life Together

SAYVA Presents: A Special Weekend with Cantor Benjamin Kintisch
2025-11-21 17:30 - 21:00
SAYVA Presents: A Special Weekend with Cantor Benjamin Kintisch Creator and Performer of Life Review: The Hospice Musical—A moving, uplifting celebration of life, love, and loss.
Described as “A Chorus Line meets Fiddler on the Roof,” the show blends story, song, and heart.
Friday, Nov 21 | Kol Tikvah, 20400 Ventura Boulevard, Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Sunday, Nov 23 | Fountainview at LA Jewish Health, 6440 Wilbur Ave, Reseda, CA 91335
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Parashat Lech Lecha: Taking Our Next Step, with Yiscah Smith
2025-11-23 09:00 - 11:00
Parashat Lech Lecha: Taking Our Next Step, with Yiscah Smith
Sunday, November 23, 2025 • 3 Kislev 5786
9:45 AM – 12:00 PM Social Hall —HaMAKOM
Don’t miss this program with one of our most engaging contemporary Jewish thought leaders.
Yiscah Smith’s book, Planting Seeds of the Divine, will be available for purchase at the event.
“Experiencing deep personal fulfillment, happiness, and sustenance comes from feeling connected to our authentic selves, which involves building an ongoing relationship with the Divine Presence within us”, says author Yiscah Smith. “Quite organically, then, we may begin sensing the Divine in our interactions with other people. This is because for each of us, our essence, as a creation by God, is God.”
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SAYVA Presents: A Special Weekend with Cantor Benjamin Kintisch
2025-11-23 11:00 - 12:00
SAYVA Presents: A Special Weekend with Cantor Benjamin Kintisch Creator and Performer of Life Review: The Hospice Musical—A moving, uplifting celebration of life, love, and loss.
Described as “A Chorus Line meets Fiddler on the Roof,” the show blends story, song, and heart.
Sunday, Nov 23 | Fountainview at LA Jewish Health, 6440 Wilbur Ave, Reseda, CA 91335

11:00 AM — West Coast Premiere: Life Review — The Hospice Musical
Experience Cantor Kintisch’s acclaimed one-man show — moving, funny, and profoundly human — performed live with guitar. Limited Space!

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Kol Tikvah- Lively Lunch: Let’s Make Art — Collage Workshop with Special Artist, Lici Ben Eliezer Curtis Tues. November 25 | 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
2025-11-25 12:30 - 14:30
Kol Tikvah- Lively Lunch: Let’s Make Art — Collage Workshop with Special Artist, Lici Ben Eliezer Curtis
Tues. November 25 | 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Join us at Kol Tikvah for a special Lively Lunch with Israeli collage artist Lici Ben Eliezer Curtis (Stefanie’s cousin), whose artwork reflects her family story as a second-generation Holocaust survivor. Lici has exhibited internationally and leads popular collage workshops in Israel.
Enjoy a Bureka’s lunch ($18) and presentation, followed by a hands-on collage-making workshop. No art experience needed—just a willingness to try!
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Emma Lazarus: The Woman behind "The New Colossus"
2025-12-06 19:00 - 20:00
Emma Lazarus: The Woman behind “The New Colossus”
December 6—7PM
Temple Ramat Zion

The Klezmatics at The Soraya
2025-12-07 19:00 - 21:00
The Klezmatics at The Soraya
Sunday, Dec 7 at 7 PM

Bringing Yiddish music to audiences worldwide, The Klezmatics kick off their 40th anniversary journey with a holiday concert celebrating the Festival of Lights. Use the code PARTNER20 for 20% off select seats!

Walk with the Rabbi
2025-12-14 10:00 - 11:00
Walk with the Rabbi
Join SAYVA and an inspirational clergy member each month. as we engage in a leisurely walk around Lake Balboa on a beautiful Sunday morning. Candace will be there to greet you. Our meeting spot is in front of the children’s play area by the camel (see our picture.) near the first parking lot when entering park. This is a great opportunity for some morning exercise and socializing with other like-minded individuals there. Bring a water bottle, a hat, and doggy’s are welcome!
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Wise Aging in Everyday Life
2026-01-12 14:30 - 16:30, 2026-01-19 14:30 - 16:30, 2026-01-26 14:30 - 16:30
6 sessions, Mondays from 2:30-4:30pm (PT)
Jan 12, Jan 19, Jan 26, Feb 2, Feb 9, Feb 16, 2026
On ZOOM only
Participants must have taken “Introduction to Wise Aging” or its equivalent in order to be accepted into this class.
Anyone who isn’t sure whether they’ve met the necessary prerequisites for this class should contact Valerie Edwards at valerie.edwards9999@gmail.com to discuss their individual situation. Those who register for the class but don’t attend the first session may be dropped from the class.
ZOOM link sent upon registration.
