Parents

    • Aleinu and JFS Present "Valley Cafe Mom"

    • Location: Sherman Oaks
    • Date: Tuesday, May 15, 2012
    • Description: Meeting every Tuesday from 1:00-2:30PM. Do you want to feel more effective in your parenting? Do you...read more Meeting every Tuesday from 1:00-2:30PM. Do you want to feel more effective in your parenting? Do you ever wonder if you will have time again? Join us for the official opening of our new valley location. Professional organizer Esther Simon, MSW presents: "Making Time for Yourself". How to make the most of your time, skills and techniques to use your time wisely and set priorities. 13949 Ventura Blvd. Suite #320, Sherman Oaks, 91423. Childcare provided. These meetings are free. Please contact Larrisa Adler at 310. 247.0534 x 295 or lader@jfsla.org. read less
    • Contact Email: lader@jfsla.org
    • Contact Phone: (310) 247-0534 x 295

    • Adat Shalom ECC: Morning Meditation & Yoga for Preschool Parents!

    • Location: Los Angeles
    • Date: Monday, May 21, 2012
    • Description: Ongoing Mondays through the school year; 9:15-10:30AM; Join the parents of Adat Shalom's ECC for Monday...read more Ongoing Mondays through the school year; 9:15-10:30AM; Join the parents of Adat Shalom's ECC for Monday morning meditation and yoga! Only $5 per session for non-members; includes ECC Director Eva's famous smoothies! Bring a yoga mat and towel. Absolute beginners & all levels welcome. If you're going for the first time, please call Eva to let her know! Contact Person: Eva Wysocki; Email: eva@adatshalomla.org; Phone: (310) 475-4985; Address: 3030 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90034; Website: http://adatshalomecc.com read less
    • Contact Email: eva@adatshalomla.org
    • Contact Phone: (310) 475-4985

    • Mann Family Early Childhood Center of Wilshire Boulevard Temple: Coffee with Carol

    • Location: Los Angeles
    • Date: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
    • Description: Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012; 9:30-10:30AM; Carol Bovill, Director of the Early Childhood Centers of Wilshire...read more Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012; 9:30-10:30AM; Carol Bovill, Director of the Early Childhood Centers of Wilshire Boulevard Temple, meets monthly with parents to assist you in being the best moms and dads you can be! Carol offers expert parenting advice that will guide you and empower you on your parenting journey. Each session features an essential topic and is open to pertinent conversations on additional topics. These sessions are free and open to the community. They are a great way for prospective ECC parents to experience the Wilshire Boulevard Temple community. This month, Carol will address5/23 (Balance between being safe and friendly). RSVPs appreciated! Contact Person: Felisa; Email: felisa@wbtla.org; Phone: (310) 445-1280 x132; Address: 11661 W. Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90064; Website: http://wbtla.org/enews/ecc/mann_reg_fall2011.html read less
    • Contact Email: felisa@wbtla.org
    • Contact Phone: (310) 445-1280 x132

    • Erika J. Glazer Early Childhood Center of Wilshire Boulevard Temple: Coffee with Carol

    • Location: Los Angeles
    • Date: Thursday, May 24, 2012
    • Description: Thursday, May 24th, 2012; 9:30AM; During the school year, Carol Bovill, Director of the Early Childhood...read more Thursday, May 24th, 2012; 9:30AM; During the school year, Carol Bovill, Director of the Early Childhood Centers of Wilshire Boulevard Temple, meets monthly with parents to assist in being the best moms and dads you can be! Carol offers expert parenting advice that will guide you and empower you on your parenting journey. Each session features an essential topic and is open to pertinent conversations on additional topics. These sessions are free and open to the community. They are a great way for prospective ECC parents to experience the Wilshire Boulevard Temple community. RSVPs appreciated! This month, Carol will address: 5/24 (Balance between being safe and friendly). RSVPs appreciated! Contact Person: Caroline Sandman; Email: csandman@wbtla.org; Phone: (310) 445-1280 x133; Address: 3663 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90010; Website: http://wbtla.org read less
    • Contact Email: csandman@wbtla.org
    • Contact Phone: (310) 445-1280 x133

    • The Parenting Institute of Pressman Academy: Drop In & Shmooze About Your Child's Social World (For Parents of 2nd-5th Graders)

    • Location: Los Angeles
    • Date: Thursday, May 24, 2012
    • Description: Thursday, May 24th, 2012; 8:15AM; Parents of 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Graders! Please join Sari Abrams,...read more Thursday, May 24th, 2012; 8:15AM; Parents of 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Graders! Please join Sari Abrams, Pressman Academy's Parenting Institute Coordinator, for a monthly discussion about children and social interaction. We will discuss cliques, friendship, conflict resolution, teasing, bullying and more. Free but please RSVP! Contact Person: Sari Abrams; Email: sabrams@tbala.org; Phone: (310) 652-7354 x298; Address: 1055 S. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90035; Website: http://pressmanacademy.org/pi read less
    • Contact Email: sabrams@tbala.org
    • Contact Phone: (310) 652-7354 x298

    • Cedars-Sinai Jewish Expectant Parent Workshop: Not Just Parenthood. Jewish Parenthood.

    • Location: Los Angeles
    • Date: Wednesday, June 6, 2012
    • Description: June 6th, 2012; 6:30-9:30PM; Cedars-Sinai has developed a unique, one-time Jewish Expectant Parent Workshop...read more June 6th, 2012; 6:30-9:30PM; Cedars-Sinai has developed a unique, one-time Jewish Expectant Parent Workshop to educate new parents from across the spectrum of Jewish life about the critical questions they will face in bringing a child into the world. It’s not a childbirth preparation class. It’s a parenthood preparation class. Over the course of a three-hour, one-time session led by knowledgeable rabbis and educators (male and female, from Orthodox to Reform denominations), you’ll have a unique opportunity to learn and ask questions about naming traditions, baby ceremonies, making one’s pregnancy special, creating a safe space to explore the idea of how your family will change, and much more. Fee: $18- includes registration materials; Parking: Complimentary parking is available in Lot P1 or any validated lot; Contact Person: Natasha Somer; Email: natasha.somer@cshs.org; Phone: (310) 967-0640; Address: 8700 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048; Website: http://cedars-sinai.edu/Patients/Programs-and-Services/Obstetrics-and-Gynecology/Prenatal-Education-Classes/ read less
    • Contact Email: natasha.somer@cshs.org
    • Contact Phone: (310) 967-0640

    • Temple Ramat Zion Bagels and Babies - FREE Class!

    • Location: Northridge
    • Date: Wednesday, June 13, 2012
    • Description: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at 9:30am. BABIES & BAGELS – come connect with other parents of young babies...read more Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at 9:30am. BABIES & BAGELS – come connect with other parents of young babies while learning from the experts. Bring your baby (newborn to 18 months) and your friends to our FREE monthly group for coffee, bagels and conversation. Wednesdays 9:30-10:30am in room 2 at Temple Ramat Zion. Come join us for bagels, coffee and conversation, while learning from the experts. Children under the age of 18 months may come with their parent to this fun and informative morning. Free event, but reservations would be appreciated. Bettyg@trz.org or 818 366-1773 ext.127. 17655 Devonshire St, Northridge, CA 91325 Website: http://www.trz.org read less
    • Contact Email: bettyg@trz.org
    • Contact Phone: (818) 366-1773

    • Temple Ner Maraav Free Parenting Series

    • Location: Encino
    • Date: Thursday, June 14, 2012
    • Description: Thursday June 14 - "POSITIVE COMMUNICATION" No RSVP necessary. One Thursday night a month from 6:30-7:30pm....read more Thursday June 14 - "POSITIVE COMMUNICATION" No RSVP necessary. One Thursday night a month from 6:30-7:30pm. Please aim to arrive about 6pm to be seated by 6:30pm. Free education provided by Temple Ner Maarav. 17730 Magnolia Boulevard in Encino. Contact Andy Mars, Ph.D. in Education, for more Info at 818/344-7838 or 818/345-7833 or e-mail Doc@KidsLA.com. Thursday June 14 - "POSITIVE COMMUNICATION". http://www.nermaarav.org/. read less
    • Contact Email: doc@kidsla.com
    • Contact Phone: (818) 344-7838

    • TorahTrek Father & Son Bar Mitzvah Adventure in the Rockies

    • Location: Jackson Hole
    • Date: Sunday, July 15, 2012
    • Description: July 15th-22nd, 2012; Join us for a week of adventuring in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks...read more July 15th-22nd, 2012; Join us for a week of adventuring in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks as Teton Science Schools and TorahTrek expert guides lead an exciting, active, small group program of fun and discovery in one of the world’s great natural wonders. Much more than a vacation, the program is designed to positively impact family life at home and enhance the Bar Mitzvah experience. Through Jewish living, values-oriented nature education, outdoor skills training and practicing tikkun olam with a service project, participants are challenged to grow as Jewish boys and men. Contact Person: Terry Heller; Email: terry@torahtrek.org; Address: , Jackson Hole, Wyoming; Website: http://torahtrek.org/programs/adventures/father-son-adventure read less
    • Contact Email: terry@torahtrek.org

    • Adat Ari El Presents: Have Questions? Need Answers? Coffee with Beryl

    • Location: Valley Village
    • Description: Join Beryl for a cup of coffee and answers to questions you may have about early childhood or raising...read more Join Beryl for a cup of coffee and answers to questions you may have about early childhood or raising children. This is open to the community. Bring your friends. For more information, please contact Beryl Strauss at bstrauss@adatariel.org or call her at (818) 766-6379. 12020 Burbank Boulevard, Valley Village, CA 91607. Website: http://www.adatariel.org/ read less
    • Contact Email: bstrauss@adatariel.org
    • Contact Phone: (818) 766-6379

    • American Jewish University: The Louis & Judith Miller Introduction to Judaism Program for Adults Considering Conversion or Becoming More Connected to Judaism

    • Description: This dynamic course is perfect for those seeking to live fuller Jewish lives- individuals contemplating...read more This dynamic course is perfect for those seeking to live fuller Jewish lives- individuals contemplating conversion, those already married to Jews or those born Jews who want to experience the vitality, beauty, joy and wisdom of Jewish living and tradition. This course will make Judaism come alive in one's heart and home! Classes take place at the following seven locations: AJU (Bel Air), Congregation B'nai Israel (Orange County), Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center, Kehillat Ma'arav (Santa Monica), Adat Ari El (Valley Village), Temple Beth Am (LA), Temple Aliyah (West Valley). Phone: (310) 440-1273; Website: http://wcce.ajula.edu/Content/ContentUnit.asp?CID=505&u=5913&t=0; read less
    • Contact Phone: (310) 440-1273

    • Temple Ahavat Shalom: Developing and Encouraging Adolescent Resilience, (D.E.A.R.)

    • Location: Northridge
    • Description: 12 Tuesdays Starting January 11 - 6:45 - 8:00 pm. This 12-week workshop, sponsored by the Resilience...read more 12 Tuesdays Starting January 11 - 6:45 - 8:00 pm. This 12-week workshop, sponsored by the Resilience of the Soul committee, will focus on comprehending the incomprehensible: teenagers. Particularly, the teenagers that live in our own homes. In the first part of the workshop, parents will learn the developmental reasons that adolescents do what they do. Then parents will learn how to help facilitate the healthy growth of their teenagers, with the focus on developing resilience for all that life will bring their way. The workshop is facilitated by Lila Snow, M.A., who has spent many years in Jewish education and currently teaches Human Development at Pierce College and the American Jewish University. (818) 360-2258 or email hsteinberg@tasnorthridge.org. Address: 18200 Rinaldi Place, Northridge, CA 91326 Website: http://www.tasnorthridge.org read less
    • Contact Email: hsteinberg@tasnorthridge.org
    • Contact Phone: (818) 360-2258

    • Temple Aliyah Mother's Circle

    • Location: Woodland Hills
    • Description: Temple Aliyah Mother's Circle is a special program tailored to the particular needs and interests of...read more Temple Aliyah Mother's Circle is a special program tailored to the particular needs and interests of the more than 100,000 non-Jewish mothers who are raising Jewish children. Our facilitator creates a comfortable space for women to learn about Judaism, explore Jewish holidays and rituals, and deepen their connection to their spouse's Jewish heritage. The program is offered free of charge to the community thanks to the support of the Jewish Outreach Institute and The Jewish Federation Valley Alliance. Temple Aliyah will offer Mother's Circle classes beginning in the fall. Please contact Lori Marx-Rubiner at 818-346-3545 for more information. 6025 Valley Circle Blvd., Woodland Hills. http://www.templealiyah.org. read less
    • Contact Email: lorim@templealiyah.org
    • Contact Phone: (818) 346-3545

    • Temple Aliyah: Aternative Hebrew School

    • Location: Woodland Hills
    • Description: Raising a Jewish Child? Did you dislike Hebrew School? And now you are trying to raise a Jewish child?...read more Raising a Jewish Child? Did you dislike Hebrew School? And now you are trying to raise a Jewish child? "Foundations of Jewish Family Living" Course is non-denominational, no homework, tests or grades. Provides parents of pre-school to 6th grade kids with Jewish learning, language and confidence. "Foundations" comes from the Melton School, developed at Hebrew U. of Jerusalem and explores Jewish stories you can take home to your kids. On Thursdays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Temple Aliyah in Woodland Hills, January 6th through June 2, 2011. $360. Payment plans available. Contact Jordanna Flores at 818-346-6106 or jflores@stsonline.org. 6025 Valley Circle Boulevard, Woodland Hills, California 91367. read less
    • Contact Email: jflores@stsonline.org
    • Contact Phone: (818) 346-6106

    • Union for Reform Judaism: Introduction to Judaism Course for Adults Considering Conversion or Seeking the Basics

    • Location:
    • Description: A course for anyone interested in exploring Judaism- interfaith couples, those considering conversion...read more A course for anyone interested in exploring Judaism- interfaith couples, those considering conversion and Jews looking for adult level basics. This class introduces the fundamentals of Jewish thought and practice in 16-20 weeks. Topics include Jewish holidays and life cycle events, theology and prayer, Israel, history and Hebrew. Contact Person: Rabbi Sabine Meyer; Email: smeyer@urj.org; Website: http://urj.org/learning/classes/intro/socal-az/ read less
    • Contact Email: smeyer@urj.org

    • Valley Beth Shalom and OurSpace Presents: Parent Chat

    • Location: Encino
    • Description: OurSpace provides support to parents through regular “Parent Chats” with Susan North Gilboa, the OurSpace...read more OurSpace provides support to parents through regular “Parent Chats” with Susan North Gilboa, the OurSpace Director. During these “chats,” parents share with one another on their parenting challenges and blessings, as well as give value feedback and input to Susan about the OurSpace programs. Many professionals in related fields have offered sessions on topics of interests to our parents, creating connection with supportive professionals in the community at large. For more information, please contact Susan North Gilboa at sngilboa@ourspacela.org or call (818) 788-6000. Address: 15739 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA 91436 Website: http://www.ourspacela.org read less
    • Contact Email: sngilboa@ourspacela.org
    • Contact Phone: (818) 788-6000

    • Wilshire Boulevard Temple: Raising a Jewish Child 101 (Temple Campus - Wilshire Center)

    • Location: Los Angeles
    • Description: 2012-2013 school year dates TBA: This monthly class will be led by Wilshire Boulevard Temple's own Rabbi...read more 2012-2013 school year dates TBA: This monthly class will be led by Wilshire Boulevard Temple's own Rabbi Eshel, and is designed to help you create a warm Jewish home, celebrate the holidays like a pro and utilize Jewish wisdom in raising a responsible, kind and independent child. This course is FREE and open to non-members but please RSVP so we know to expect you! Contact Person: Heidi Overturf; Email: hoverturf@wbtla.org; Phone: (213) 388-2401; Address: 3663 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90010; Website: http://wbtla.org read less
    • Contact Email: csandman@wbtla.org
    • Contact Phone: (213) 388-2401 x133