L'Chaim to Hillel at UCLA! Celebrating 36 Years of Rabbi Chaim's Leadership
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Community Events & Programs
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JANUARY
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1/13 Dortort Center for the Arts Presents a
TRIPLE ART OPENING & BOOK EVENT
7:00-9:00pm ~ Hillel at UCLA
The Dortort Center for Creativity in the Arts at UCLA Hillel
will open three new exhibits and host a book signing event.
ART OPENINGS: 
"Jews in Cuba" by Debbi Rosenfeld
Large documentary photo exhibit which examines the
complex lives of Jews in Cuba. In conjunction with the opening
of the exhibit Rabbi Jerry Cutler of Creative Arts Temple
will speak at 8pm in the Spiegel Auditorium about his recent
highly-informative fact-finding mission to Cuba.
"Student Fine Art Show" curated by Claire Kohne
Students from the UCLA School of the Arts and Architecture
will be presenting their cutting-edge art at an exciting opening
at Gindi Hall.
"Discovering Hope: Faces of the Holocaust" by Eli Rubel
Brilliant, twenty-three-year-old photographer Eli Rubel explores,
in his compelling study of faces of survivors, the emotional toll
of their experiences in the Holocaust.
BOOK EVENT (7pm in the Coffee Bean): 
"Bending Toward The Sun" by Leslie Gilbert-Lurie
A miraculous lesson in courage and recovery,
Bending Toward the Sun tells the story of a unique bond
forged in the wake of brutal terror during the Holocaust.
Author Leslie Gilbert-Lurie and her mother, Rita Lurie,
bring together the stories of three generations of women -
mother, daughter, and granddaughter - to understand the
legacy that unites, inspires, and haunts them all.
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1/25 Lunch & Learn Series 2010 - Session 1 of 3
12:00pm ~ Gerber & Co. CPAs, Century City
1880 Century Park East, #200 ~ Los Angeles, 90067
We proudly present our popular Lunch & Learn Series with
Rabbi Chaim Seidler-Feller and Loyola Law School Professor
Laurie Levenson, which combines topical issues in the field of law
with related spiritual teachings. MCLE Credit and lunch are
included with each 90-minute session, held at Gerber & Co. CPAs
in Century City.
Topic: "The Ethical Crisis in Contemporary Jewish Life"
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FEBRUARY
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2/17 The Persian Jewish Committee Presents
From Coffee To The Chuppah...
And All The Steps In Between
7:00pm ~ Hillel at UCLA
An Enlightening Panel Discussion for Students and Their
Parents on Relationships, Sexuality and Intimacy.
To Register: www.uclahillel.org/persianpanel2010
Questions: 310-208-3081 x224 or carol@uclahillel.org
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2/22 Lunch & Learn Series 2010 - Session 2 of 3
12:00pm ~ Gerber & Co. CPAs, Century City
1880 Century Park East, #200 ~ Los Angeles, 90067
We proudly present our popular Lunch & Learn Series with
Rabbi Chaim Seidler-Feller and Loyola Law School Professor
Laurie Levenson, which combines topical issues in the field of law
with related spiritual teachings. MCLE Credit and lunch are
included with each 90-minute session, held at Gerber & Co. CPAs
in Century City.
Questions: 310-208-3081 x214 or deanne@uclahillel.org
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2/24 Dortort Center for the Arts Presents
A Staged Reading of "GOLIATH"
8:00pm ~ DeNeve Auditorium at UCLA
A staged reading presented in conjunction with the UCLA School
of Theater: "GOLIATH" by Karen Hartman starring Emmy-
and Ovation-award-winning actress Jane Kaczmarek, and
directed by Marya Mazor. This award-winning play deals brilliantly
and fairly with the Arab-Israeli conflict and the subject of
Jewish settlements in occupied territories.
Questions: 310-208-3081 x108 or perla@uclahillel.org
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MARCH
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3/22 Lunch & Learn Series 2010 - Session 3 of 3
12:00pm ~ Gerber & Co. CPAs, Century City
1880 Century Park East, #200 ~ Los Angeles, 90067
We proudly present our popular Lunch & Learn Series with
Rabbi Chaim Seidler-Feller and Loyola Law School Professor
Laurie Levenson, which combines topical issues in the field of law
with related spiritual teachings. MCLE Credit and lunch are
included with each 90-minute session, held at Gerber & Co. CPAs
in Century City.
Topic: "The Ten Plagues: When is Punishment Excessive and Abusive?"
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APRIL
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04/21 Dr. Avivah Gottlieb Zornberg Lecture
Details Forthcoming
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MAY
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05/05 Hillel at UCLA's 12th Annual Gala Dinner
6-10pm ~ The Sephardic Temple Tifereth Israel, Los Angeles
Honoring our Director, Rabbi Chaim Seidler-Feller,
and his wife, Dr. Doreen Seidler-Feller with
"Honorable Menschen" to Phylliss and Louis Mann,
and Student Honorees.
FOR DETAILS AND TO REGISTER:
www.uclahillel.org/annualdinner2010
For Questions: 310-208-3081 x214 or deanne@uclahillel.org
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JUNE
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P A S T E V E N T S
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SEPTEMBER
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9/18-9/20 High Holiday Services
Rosh Hashanah
Click the link above for information
9/27-9/28 High Holiday Services
Yom Kippur
Click the link above for information
SPECIAL PREVIEW ENGAGEMENT
09/30 An Evening with the Tony-Award
Winning Team Behind Parade
7:30-9:30pm ~ Spiegel Hall
Join the Center Theatre Group and the Dortort Center
for Creativity in the Arts for a lively discussion with
Alfred Uhry and Jason Robert Brown on their Tony-
Award winning musical Parade, its subject Leo Frank,
and Jewish life in the American South.
RSVP: rsvpucla@centertheatregroup.org
For more information visit
www.centertheatregroup.org/parade
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OCTOBER
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10/08 Reflections on Between Jew and Arab
7:00-9:30pm ~ Spiegel Hall
 Come for a lively conversation marking the publication of
David Myers' recent book, Between Jew and Arab:
The Lost Voice of Simon Rawidowicz with Rabbi David
Wolpe (Sinai Temple) and Michael Berenbaum (American
Jewish University).
RSVP: www.uclahillel.org/davidmyers
KICK OFF WEEK!
October 12-16
10/14 Dortort Center for the Arts - Triple Opening
7:00-9:00pm ~ Hillel at UCLA
Join the Dortort Center for Creativty in the Arts as they unveil three
artists exhibits: Israeli artist Ya'acov Aloni (Spiegel Auditorium and
Dortort Gallery), artist Rachel Schmeidler (Emerging Artist
Staircase), and artist Jaqueline Cedar (Gindi Hall).
RSVP: www.uclahillel.org/tripleopening
PLUS! Pre-Opening Book Signing and Discussion
6:00-7:00pm ~ First Floor Lounge
Prior to the art opening, please join renowned Hartman
Institute scholar and master teacher Melila Hellner-
Eshed who will discuss her new book, A River Flows
From Eden: The Language of Mystical Experience in
the Zohar.
RSVP:www.uclahillel.org/tripleopening
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10/15 UCLA Alumni Book Signing - CANCELLED
7:00-9:00pm ~ Spiegel Auditorium
UCLA Alumni at Hillel invite you to a lecture and book signing
with Leslie Gilbert-Lurie, author of Bending Toward the
Sun, which tells the story of a unique family bond forged in
the wake of brutal terror during the Holocaust.
RSVP: www.uclahillel.org/alumnibooksigning
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10/16 Parents' Weekend Luncheon
12:00-2:00pm ~ Spiegel Auditorium
We invite UCLA parents to join us for a luncheon followed
by a tour of the building. Meet current student and volunteer
leaders, find out how to get involved, and engage in a lively
conversation with Rabbi Chaim Seidler-Feller.
RSVP: www.uclahillel.org/parentsweekendluncheon
Cost: $15 per adult and $10 per student
10/16 Parents' Weekend Shabbat
6:00pm ~ Spiegel Auditorium
UCLA parents are welcome to participate in one of three
services (Reform, Conservative and Orthodox), followed
by a festive dinner at 7:00pm. The evening closes with a
dessert reception in the Coffee Bean Lounge.
conversation with Rabbi Chaim Seidler-Feller.
RSVP: www.uclahillel.org/parentsweekendluncheon
Cost: $15 for parents and guests
10/26 Lunch & Learn Series - Session 1 of 3
12:00pm ~ Gerber & Co. CPAs, Century City
1880 Century Park East, #200 ~ Los Angeles, 90067
We proudly present our popular Lunch & Learn Series with
Rabbi Chaim Seidler-Feller and Loyola Law School Professor
Laurie Levenson, which combines topical issues in the field of law
with related spiritual teachings. MCLE Credit and lunch are
included with each 90-minute session, held at Gerber & Co. CPAs
in Century City.
Topic: "Challenges in International Law and International Relations:
Lessons for Lawyers from Isaac's Encounters with Ishmael - the
Relationship Between Judaism and Islam."
RSVP: www.uclahillel.org/lunchandlearn09
Questions: DeAnne Millais at deanne@uclahillel.org or
310-208-3081 x214
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NOVEMBER
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11/9 Lunch & Learn Series - Session 2 of 3
12:00pm ~ Gerber & Co. CPAs, Century City
1880 Century Park East, #200 ~ Los Angeles, 90067
We proudly present our popular Lunch & Learn Series with
Rabbi Chaim Seidler-Feller and Loyola Law School Professor
Laurie Levenson, which combines topical issues in the field of law
with related spiritual teachings. MCLE Credit and lunch are
included with each 90-minute session, held at Gerber & Co. CPAs
in Century City.
Topic: Religious Tolerance in the Law - Part 1 (Isaac Encounters
Ishmael: Jewish Attitudes Toward Islam)
RSVP: www.uclahillel.org/lunchandlearn09
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11/16 The Dortort Center Presents:
A Musical Performance by Grammy Nominated Artist JJ Keki
8:00pm ~ Hillel at UCLA ~ Coffee Bean Lounge
Ugandan Jewish Artist JJ Keki is a leader of the 1000-
member Abayudaya Jewish community of Uganda.
He has been acclaimed in Oprah Magazine for his
leadership of the "Delicious Peace" interfaith
Fair Trade coffee cooperative, and has also been
nominated for a Grammy in world music. Mr. Keki will
give a multimedia presentation about the economic
development programs that are supported by Kulanu,
(All of Us), a non-profit organization which supports
isolated and emerging Jewish communities around
the world. He will also perform traditional Abayudaya music.
This program is co-sponsored by the UCLA Fowler Museum,
the UCLA Center for Jewish Studies, the UCLA Herp Albert School of Music,
The UCLA Department of World Arts and Cultures, and
the UCLA School of Art and Architecture along with student groups
Bruins for Israel and Challah for Hunger.
RSVP: www.uclahillel.org/jjkeki
Questions: Perla Karney at perla@uclahillel.org or 310-208-3081 x108
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11/22 Is There an Ethical Crisis in Jewish Life? If So, What is the Response?
Hillel at UCLA ~ Spiegel Auditorium
5:00pm ~ Panel Discussion
4:00pm ~ VIP Reception for the Tzadik Society
In the wake of Madoff, Agriprocessors/Rubashkin, the Kashrut scandal,
and cases of financial misconduct, Hillel at UCLA proudly invites you to
an intriguing discussion about the ethical issues confronting Jews today.
Speakers include:
Professor Erwin Chemerinsky - Dean and
Distinguished Professor of Law, UCI School of Law
Stanley P. Gold - President and CEO at Shamrock
Holdings, Inc. and Chairman of the Board of the Jewish
Federation of Greater Los Angeles
Professor Laurie Levenson (moderator) - Professor of Law and the David W. Burcham Chair in Ethical
Advocacy at Loyola Law School.
Rabbi Chaim Seidler-Feller - Executive Director,
Hillel at UCLA
RSVP: www.uclahillel.org/paneldiscussionNov09
Questions: DeAnne Millais at deanne@uclahillel.org or 310-208-3081 x214
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DECEMBER
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12/14 Lunch & Learn Series - Session 3 of 3
12:00pm ~ Gerber & Co. CPAs, Century City
1880 Century Park East, #200 ~ Los Angeles, 90067
We proudly present our popular Lunch & Learn Series with
Rabbi Chaim Seidler-Feller and Loyola Law School Professor
Laurie Levenson, which combines topical issues in the field of law
with related spiritual teachings. MCLE Credit and lunch are
included with each 90-minute session, held at Gerber & Co. CPAs
in Century City.
Topic: Religious Tolerance in the Law - Part 2 (Ishmael Encounters
Isaac: Islamic Teachings Regarding Jews and Judaism)
RSVP: www.uclahillel.org/lunchandlearn09
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If you'd like to receive invitations or be added to our mailing list, please contact DeAnne Millais by telephone at 310-208-3081 x214 or by email at deanne@uclahillel.org.
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