SAYVA

"What makes a Mensch?" with Rabbi Ed Feinstein
2025-05-12 15:30 - 17:00 UTC | Fountainview, 6440 Wilbur Avenue, Reseda, CA, 91335, United States
Join Rabbi Ed Feinstein as he offers guidance and wisdom regarding “What Makes a Mensch?”
How does a moral soul survive in a world of evil? Where can we find the capacity to do what’s right? After all, the daily news is filled with scoundrels, miscreants, and villains. It’s hard to find even one hero in the bunch. But we Jews have always held onto examples of great souls who fulfilled our visions of the ways people might be. So, let’s turn away from the moral pessimism of the news and look instead at some heroes of our history who left examples of right living.
Parking instructions. Please enter through the main gate at 18855 Victory Blvd., Reseda. Be prepared to show your photo ID to sign in and get your visitor pass. Park in the main lot and then walk to the Fountainview lobby following the signage. If you instead, choose to park on Wilbur Blvd., you will need to check in at the Fountainview Concierge and get your visitor pass.
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TAS Yom Ha'Atzmaut "Faces of October 7"
2025-04-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Temple Ahavat Shalom, 18200 Rinaldi Place, Northridge, CA, 91326, United States
“Faces of October 7” Art Exhibit and/or the Dessert Reception and Art Exhibit with Guest Artist and Guest Speaker.
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Growing Older, Growing Wiser: ZOOM SERIES
2025-04-30 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.
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Walk with the Rabbi
2025-04-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Lake Balboa Park, 6300 balboa blvd, lake balboa, CA, 91406, United States
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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Growing Older, Growing Wiser: IN-PERSON SERIES
2025-04-24 14:00 - 15:30
IN-PERSON:
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.
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"What makes a Mensch?" with Rabbi Ed Feinstein
2025-04-21 15:30 - 17:00 | Fountainview, 6440 Wilbur Avenue, Reseda, CA, 91335, United States
Join Rabbi Ed Feinstein as he offers guidance and wisdom regarding “What Makes a Mensch?”
How does a moral soul survive in a world of evil? Where can we find the capacity to do what’s right? After all, the daily news is filled with scoundrels, miscreants, and villains. It’s hard to find even one hero in the bunch. But we Jews have always held onto examples of great souls who fulfilled our visions of the ways people might be. So, let’s turn away from the moral pessimism of the news and look instead at some heroes of our history who left examples of right living.
Parking instructions. Please enter through the main gate at 18855 Victory Blvd., Reseda. Be prepared to show your photo ID to sign in and get your visitor pass. Park in the main lot and then walk to the Fountainview lobby following the signage. If you instead, choose to park on Wilbur Blvd., you will need to check in at the Fountainview Concierge and get your visitor pass.
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Renaissance Lively Lunch—Advance Care Planning - If Not Now, When?
2025-04-08 12:30 - 14:30
Join Andy Schauer, Estate Attorney, and Stefanie Elkins, Senior Outreach Advocate and End of Life Doula, for an interactive workshop. They’ll provide a brief overview of advance care planning with prompts and tips. Bring your current Advance Care Directive (or we can provide one), and use this dedicated time to reflect and update it with support from Andy, Stefanie, and the group.
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What Matters: Caring Conversations about End of Life
2025-04-07 08:30 - 09:30
Join Andy Schauer, Estate Attorney, and Stefanie Elkins, Senior Outreach Advocate and End of Life Doula, as they guide you through the practical and profound aspects of advance care planning—both the conversation and the legal directives.
RSVP HERE.

Jewish Music of Los Angeles
2025-04-04 20:00 - 21:00 | Temple RAMAT ZION, 17655 Devonshire Street, Northridge, CA, 91325, United States
Musician in Residence – Los Angeles Jewish Symphony
Friday, April 4, 2025 • 6 Nisan 5785
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Dr. Noreen Green will be speaking at Friday night services and at the oneg following services. Dr. Noreen Green is the Founding Artistic Director and Conductor of the Los Angeles Jewish Symphony.

Super Agers vs the Rest of Us with Doreen Delgado
2025-03-28 13:30 - 14:30 | Fountainview, 6440 Wilbur Avenue, Reseda, CA, 91335, United States
Friday, March 28 at 1:30PM
Fountainview at Eisenberg Village
6440 Wilbur Avenue
Reseda 91335
rsvp’s by email only to Annette.weinberg@jha.org

Walk with the Rabbi
2025-03-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Lake Balboa Park, 6300 balboa blvd, lake balboa, CA, 91406, United States
UPCOMING: Walk with the Rabbi — beginning at 10:00AM
Lake Balboa Park, 6300 Balboa Blvd
Lake Balboa, 91406
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TJVillage Thursday Program: Dynamic Cyber Warriors Return for Update 2025
2025-03-20 13:30 - 15:30 | Temple Judah, 5429 Lindley Avenue, Tarzana, CA, 91356, United States
TJVillage Thursday Program: Dynamic Cyber Warriors Return for Update 2025
Thursday, March 20, 2025 • 20 Adar 5785—1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Littman Music Room
David Babcock and Chris Hodek present real life criminal case studies and tactics you can use to defend yourself and protect your assets from cybercrime
David Babcock and Chris Hodek are current members of theLos Angeles County District Attorney’s Office Cyber Investigation Response Team and the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Identity Theft Task Force. Their Unit investigates cyber-attacks
and intellectual property thefts targeting LA County government
technology assets and resources, including human resources.
Dave and Chris have trained thousands of IT security
professionals and citizens in the disciplines of in-depth cyber
security, risk reduction, and Internet investigations. Their daily
challenge is to keep up with changing crime methods and
educate their colleagues and the public on how to thwart
criminals. Learn what’s new and most effective in cybercrime
fighting.
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Cinema Journey: Dark Waters
2025-03-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Hamakom, 7353 Valley Circle Blvd., West Hills, CA, 91304, United States
Cinema Journey: Dark Waters March 18 beginning at 7 pm
What happens when corporations gain control over local economies, public institutions and the political system?
Cinema Journey is open to anyone interested in watching and discussing meaningful movies.

Jewish Meditation and Mussar: Taught by Hazzan Daniel Friedman
2025-02-18 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-02-11 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-02-04 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-01-28 19:30 - 21:00
Jewish Meditation and Mussar: Taught by Hazzan Daniel Friedman
Jany Jewish Meditation and Mussar:
Taught by Hazzan Daniel Friedman
5 sessions: Tuesday, January 14th to Tuesday, February 11th. From 7:00pm – 8:00pm at Temple Ramat Zion
Introspection and visualization that could help to improve moral character.
Exploring the middot ( character traits) and meditation techniques as described by Rabbi Simcha Zissel Zvi and Rabbi Ira F Stone.
Regardless of our age we can all use techniques to help quite that inner voice. In this class we will review the middot (character traits) of Mussar to discover individual resonations and explore the meditative suggestions of Rabbi Simcha Zissel Zvi and Rabbi Ira F Stone as we strive to become the highest, best version of ourselves.
No RSVP required.

Hitler in Los Angeles: How Jews and Their Spies Foiled Nazi Plots Against Hollywood and America
2025-02-16 13:30 - 15:00 | Temple RAMAT ZION, 17655 Devonshire Street, Northridge, CA, 91325, United States
Hitler in Los Angeles: How Jews and Their Spies Foiled Nazi Plots Against Hollywood and America.
Sunday, February 16, 1:30-3:00 pm
Dr. Steven J. Ross, Professor of history at the University of Southern California and director of the Camden Institute for the Study of the Jewish Role in American Life.
RSVP 818-360-1881
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Lively Lunch Skirball Outing
2025-02-11 12:00 - 14:00
Kol Tivkah: Lively Lunch Skirball Outing
Tuesday,February 11 | 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Join us for Lunch and a docent-led tour of Diane Von Furstenberg: Woman Before Fashion.
Explore the remarkable life and work of fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg. This US debut exhibition—coinciding with the 50th anniversary of Diane von Furstenberg’s iconic wrap dress—includes a selection of over sixty pieces drawn from the DVF archives along with ephemera, fabric swatches, media pieces, and information on her philanthropic work.

Look for the Light—Cantor's Concert
2025-02-08 19:30 - 21:00 | Temple Ahavat Shalom, 18200 Rinaldi Place, Northridge, CA, 91326, United States
Look for the Light—Cantor’s Concert
Saturday, February 8 at 7:30PM
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Zamru Shabbat Service, Dinner & Speaker
2025-02-07 18:00 - 21:00 | Hamakom, 7353 Valley Circle Blvd., West Hills, CA, 91304, United States
Zamru Shabbat Service, Dinner & Speaker
Friday, February 7, 2025 • 9 Shevat 5785
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Hamakom: 7353 Valley Circle Blvd., West Hills, CA 91304
Our musical Zamru service begins at 6:00 pm in the Chapel, followed by dinner at 7:00 pm and speaker at 8:00 pm. If you are coming for the program only, please register below and arrive by 7:45 pm.
For our 21+ crowd, we encourage you to bring your own bottle of wine to enjoy!
Members: Please log-in to your ShulCloud account before making your reservation. Please write the names of those attending in the Notes section so we can create name tags.
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Fire relief support group—walk-in
2025-02-05 10:00 - 13:00
VBS Counseling Center group to address issues regarding the fires. We are beginning on 2/5 Wednesdays at 10:00 to 1 :00.
This is a drop in meeting.
If people want to attend, but the time and date don’t work for them they can contact the Counseling Center at 818 784-1414 for more information

VBS College of Jewish Studies: "Pursuing Godliness—The Religious Vision ofRabbi Harold M. Schulweis
2025-02-03 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-01-29 19:30 - 21:00 | Valley Beth Shalom, 15739 Ventura Blvd., Encino, CA, 91316, United States
As rabbi, theologian, community leader, and public intellectual, Harold Schulweis took on the most vexing moral and religious issues of the 20th century — How do we believe in God after the Holocaust? What is the meaning of Jewish life today? How do we live morally in an amoral time?
Widely acknowledged as the most influential congregational rabbi of his generation, Schulweis’s teaching touched the lives of Jews across the world. This year we celebrate his centennial by opening his books once again to rediscover his religious vision and moral genius.
Join Rabbi Feinsteinfor an in-depth explorationof Rabbi Schulweis’sinterpretation of Judaism

Wednesday, January 22 at 7:30pm
Wednesday, January 29 at 7:30pm
Thursday, February 3 at 7:30pm

A Whole New World of Broadway Cantor Rafii and Friends in Concert
2025-02-02 16:00 - 19:00 | Valley Beth Shalom, 15739 Ventura Blvd., Encino, CA, 91316, United States
A Whole New World of Broadway—Cantor Rafii and Friends in Concert
Sunday, February 2, 2025 | 4:00pm
You are invited to attend a special night of beautiful Disney and Broadway music, performed by our own cantors as well as cantors and musicians from the LA Jewish community, bringing us all together as one to uplift our spirits and fill our hearts.
A portion of the proceeds from the concert will be directed to the VBS Wildfire Relief & Firefighters Fund.
**If you know anyone who has lost their home or cannot go home due to the wildfires, or who is a first responder, please invite them as our guest to the concert (or, if this is you, we invite you to please join us for this concert as our guest). We hope this will provide a brief and uplifting respite. Please send names to Lisa Leib at lleib@vbs.org.

The Jenni Asher Quartet
2025-02-02 15:30 - 17:00 | Hamakom, 7353 Valley Circle Blvd., West Hills, CA, 91304, United States
Sunday, February 2, 2025 • 4 Shevat 5785
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Hamakom: 7353 Valley Circle Blvd., West Hills, CA 91304
Program: Brahms Piano Quartet No. 1, a few classic Jewish tunes, and three solo performances. The first half hour will be family-friendly for little kids.

Walk with the Rabbi
2025-02-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Lake Balboa Park, 6300 balboa blvd, lake balboa, CA, 91406, United States
UPCOMING: Walk with the Rabbi Sunday, February 2 beginning at 10:00AM
Lake Balboa Park, 6300 Balboa Blvd
Lake Balboa, 91406
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Asher Yatzar—Our Bodies, Our Agency, Our Value
2025-01-29 19:00 - 20:30 | Temple Ahavat Shalom, 18200 Rinaldi Place, Northridge, CA, 91326, United States
Asher Yatzar—Our Bodies, Our Agency, Our Value
Wednesday, January 29—7:00-8:30PM
Held at Temple Ahavat Shalom
To attend, please RSVP by Jan. 27 to Debbie at: dshayer@TASnorthridge.org

Hazak Mondays at VBS
2025-01-27 10:00 - 12:00

CANCELLED: Walk with the Rabbi
2025-01-26 09:00 - 11:00 | Lake Balboa Park, 6300 balboa blvd, lake balboa, CA, 91406, United States
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
Walk with the Rabbi—Sunday, January 26 at 9:00AM
Lake Balboa Park, 6300 Balboa Blvd
Lake Balboa, 91406
Please join Rabbi Feinstein from Valley Beth Shalom for a special morning of conversation, community and a nice stroll around the lake.
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