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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
My friend Cena goes to Israel several times a year and bring the Sheitel’s we collect to the Chasdei Chana - Tzfat Gemach. I have been helping her since around 2010.
There are so many women in Tzefat that simply can’t afford to change their sheitels when they become worn or torn.
If you can imagine there is actually a WAITING list that Batsheva (our partner in Tzefat) maintains for when my friend Cena brings sheitels.
Maybe you can participate in some way in this Mitzvah. Even if it’s simply to spread the word and ask women what they are doing with their old sheitels!
Maybe you can post this message and share with your various WhatsApp groups.
Whatever you can do would be so helpful and appreciated. I am happy to arrange to have the sheitels picked up.
My friend Cena is leaving on February 17th. If you have any questions please contact me!!
Best Regards,
Bonnie
818-653-9450
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KASHRUT ALERTS AND NEWS!
Information on Dried Nuts and Fruit
From the Hakhel organization:
Among the items that Rabbi Belsky writes require a reliable Hechsher are dried apples, dried pineapples and other dried tropical fruits, banana chips and of course, any nuts roasted in oil. One should certainly consult with his Rav before Tu B’Shvat on the items he intends to purchase, as well as any necessary Bedikas Tolaim that must be done on these items or fruits of the Shivas Minim. We additionally note that supermarkets and fruit/nut/candy stores without a hashgacha may themselves re-package these items and claim that they come from a larger container with a reliable hashgacha. Let the buyer beware! (January 16, 2019)
Click here for more information.
Some Coffee Bean Stores Drop Kosher Certification
The following Franchisee-Owned Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf stores are no longer certified Kosher:
Long Beach Courthouse, 275 Magnolia Ave., Long Beach
Paramount Studios, 5555 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles
Santa Monica Pier, 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica. (January 16, 2019)
Click here for more information.
Click here for a full list of certified kosher Coffee Bean locations.
RXBAR Recall, Updated and Expanded
RXBAR is voluntarily recalling certain varieties of bars because they may contain undeclared peanuts. People who have peanut allergies run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. Recalled flavors include: RXBAR: Apple Cinnamon, Blueberry, Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Hazelnut, Chocolate Sea Salt, Coconut Chocolate, Coffee Chocolate, Mango Pineapple, Maple Sea Salt, Mint Chocolate, Mixed Berry, Pumpkin Spice. RXBAR Kids: Apple Cinnamon Raisin, Berry Blast, Chocolate Chip. (January 15, 2019)
Click here for more information.
Campbell's Slow Cooker Wing Sauce Mistaken Kosher Label
The Orthodox Union certifies Campbell's Slow Cooker Buffalo Wing Sauce as an OU D - Dairy product. This product contains dairy as indicated in the ingredient and allergen statements. Some labels were printed with a plain OU symbol, without the D – Dairy designation. Corrective actions are being implemented. (January 19, 2019)
Click here for more information.
Monarch Chocolate Bears Unauthorized Certification
The Orthodox Union does not certify Monarch Chocolates. This product is sold by Hazelton's in Toronto and bears an unauthorized OU symbol. Corrective actions are being implemented. (January 15, 2019)
Click here for more information.
Noosa Yogurt Loses Certification
The Orthodox Union will no longer certify Noosa Yoghurts due to a recent change in ingredients. Noosa Yoghurts with the OU symbol are certified by the Orthodox Union and Noosa Yoghurts without the OU symbol are not certified by the Orthodox Union. Over the next few weeks, it is possible that both the OU certified and non-OU certified products will be in the marketplace at the same time. Consumers of OU products should check carefully to make sure the Noosa Yoghurts have the OU symbol. (January 11, 2019)
Click here for more information.
Thrive Market Beef Gelatin Bears Unauthorized Certification
Please be advised that Thrive Market Beef Gelatin of Thrive Market Marina Del Rey, CA 90292, bears an unauthorized OK symbol on the packaging. This product is NOT certified by OK Kosher Certification. Corrective actions are being taken. (January 14, 2019)
Click here for more information.
Barley Infestation
KROGER brand PEARLED BARLEY with Sell By date JUL 06 19, which is currently being sold in local Kroger stores, has been found to be infested, and should not be used without checking the product carefully. (January 4, 2019)
Click here for more information.
Notice from RCC: Food Delivery Orders
The RCC would like to remind the community that food that is ordered for delivery from Kosher food establishments MUST arrive with an intact tamper-evident Kashrus seal. This is true, whether the food arrives through delivery from the stroe or through services such as Uber Eats, Postmates or Grubhub. (January 7, 2019)
Click here for more information.
New Wallet-Sized Recommended Kosher Symbols List
A free, printable wallet-sized list of recommended kosher symbols from Kosher Information Bureau is now available for convenient reference while shopping. (December 27, 2018)
Click here for more information.
Bimbo Bakeries USA Drops Certification on Many Bread Products - UPDATED
BIMBO BAKERIES, owner of many brands of bread and buns, including ARNOLD, BEEFSTEAK, BIMBO, BROWNBERRY, FREIHOFER’S, OROWEAT, SARA LEE, STROEHMANN and others, plus many regional supermarket / private label brands, has made a decision to remove Kosher certification from many of its products, in order to have the flexibility to produce them on non-certified factory lines. Therefore, many products that in the past bore the OU or Kof-K symbol no longer do, or will stop certification at some point in the future. Every package should be carefully checked for the symbol on every purchase. Consumers can voice their concerns to Bimbo at 800-984-0989.
No changes are planned at this time for Thomas and Entenmann’s products, or for Arnold Rye Bread and Levy’s Rye Bread. They continue to be certified as in the past, when bearing the OU symbol. (December 31, 2018)
Click here for more information.
Click here to tell Bimbo Bakeries to keep kosher certification!
Produce from Israel Requires Maaser and Terumot
Recent sightings of Israeli produce in grocery stores. These products require taking of Maaser and Terumot. (Janurary 1, 2019)
Click here for more information.
Recommended Soda & Beverage List
A comprehensive list from kashut.com is available listing recommended (and not recommended) sodas and beverages.
Click here for more information
Pat Yisrael, Yashan Product Lists
To find out which grain products are Yashan and Pat Yisrael, check out this comprehensive guide for 5779 from Kashrut.com!
Click here for more information.
It's Cold and Flu Season! Want to Know What Medicine is Kosher?
Click here for a comprehensive list of over-the-counter medicines, lozenges, and herbal remedies from kashrut.com, with additional links to recommended reading and lists from major kashrut certifiers.
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Starting January 22, a new online course: Faith, joy, love, truth. These are all words that evoke a certain set of feelings: aspiration, hope, and maybe even a tinge of confusion. Who doesn't want to live a life of perfect joy, suffused with faith and authenticity? But how do we get there? In “Love. Joy. Truth.”, we set out to present a personal and authentically Jewish approach to living a more fulfilled life. One lesson at a time.
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Ladies' Night, Tu B'Shevat
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Debbie Hirschmann will lead the Valley Growth Group. Introductory class January 17 and 24.
Try the first session with no obligation. Choose ONE intro session to attend. Classes are $18/month.
RSVP: joni@aishla.com
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Ladies' Speaking Engagement
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IAC Los Angeles Hackathon in Las Vegas
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Tu B'Shevat Brachot at Nessah
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Holocaust Remembrance Campaign
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Chaverim Volunteers Needed
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IAC Student Ambassador Program
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Apply Now for Chabad NY Trip
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Apply Now for Puah Israel Trip
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Chabad Crime and Consequence Course
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6 Week Course at Chabad of Encino Starts February 11, 7:30-9pm.
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Momentum Israel Trip Info Sessions
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VALLEY LOCATIONS
Wednesday, January 30, 2019
Home of Robyn Fener
14530 Greenleaf St.
Sherman Oaks, 91403
8:00 PM
Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Home of Cindy Flame
3476 Daniella Court
Calabasas, 91302
8:00 PM
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Aish Destiny Women's Israel Trip
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Apply Now for the Darche Noam Summer Program in Israel
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Mother-Daughter Israel Trip - Apply Now
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Art Bots at Canoga Branch Library!
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Get crafty at the Canoga Park Branch Library on January 22 at 4 pm. Open and free to all!
Click here for more information!
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Henna Art at the Tarzana Library!
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January 24 at 4 pm at the Tarzana Library: This program is limited to a maximum of 20 participants. Please register at the Information Desk or call 818-343-1983. This program covers the cultural history and roots of the art of henna application, with examples of different styles including Indian, Moroccan and Arabic styles.Teens and tweens will each leave with a henna design and can draw their own designs on paper while waiting for their turn. This program is for children and teens ages 8 to 18 years.
Click here for more information!
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Bookmark Making at Tarzana Library!
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Tuesday, January 22 at 4pm, come make free bookmarks for you and your family!
Click here for more information!
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Free and Low-Cost Museum, Zoo, and Theater Admission!
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Discover & Go is a program provided by your library that offers free and low-cost passes for museums, science centers, zoos, theatres, and other cultural destinations. You must meet your library's minimum age requirement and live within your library's service area to use the Discover & Go Service. All you need is your LAPL library card!
Click here for more information!
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Free Museum Days
Check out this list of free museum days (and museums that are always free!) in Los Angeles!
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Torah4You.com has many lectures on different topics including: Weekly Parsha, Mussar, Chofetz Chaim, Emunah, Holidays, Prayers, Inspiration classes and more...
To listen to Rabbi David Horowitz's lectures, click here.
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TANYA CLASS - FOR WOMEN
Please join us this Shabbos afternoon at 6:30 PM
as we begin a new Tanya class for women and girls
taught by Rabbi Mayer Greene
at the home of the Lahijani Family - 18207 Emelita St.
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PIRKEI AVOS CLASS - FOR WOMEN
Please join us this Shabbos afternoon at 6:30 PM for
the weekly Pirkei Avos class for women and girls
at the home of the Zeidman Family 5700 Etiwanda #104.
PIRKEI AVOS CLASS FOR BOYS
Each Shabbos afternoon between Mincha and Maariv for boys 1st grade and up.
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Join JWI at Unique Bakery for Lunch & Learn with Emuna Braverman. Every 1st Wednesday of the month at noon, $5.
NEXT LUNCH & LEARN
When: Wednesday, Oct 3
Time: 11:45 to order lunch, class begins at 12
Where: Unique Bakery in Tarzana-18381 Ventura Blvd. Tarzana, 91356
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Adults aged 22 and older with developmental or intellectual disabilities enjoy the JFS Chaverim social-recreational club that keeps them connected to the Jewish community. Fun filled and structured secular activities such as bowling, field trips and exercise programs are offered as well as Jewish activities like Shabbat dinners, Passover Seders and Bar or Bat Mitzvah preparation. The group, which is coordinated by JFS professionals, meets weekly in the city and in the valley.
For more information please contact Gerry Dicker at (818) 464-3360 or gdicker@jfsla.org
Chaverim members can logon to http://www.chaverimjfsla.org a password protected website for more information about activities.
12821 Victory Boulevard
North Hollywood, CA 91606
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Ami- "BaLashonSheli" is a special Jewish enrichment program, which includes learning the Jewish Calendar, Jewish Holidays, heroic stories, authentic songs, stories from the Torah that are meaningful to children, important values from the Torah, and apply them to everyday life. Values such as: "Love your neighbor as yourself”,” ‘Honor your father and your mother”, and other phrases which are passed on through moral and Jewish beliefs. These values will be taught using educational games, music, and Arts & Crafts.
The program will be held in Hebrew and the students will be divided by age group.
In addition to the mentioned above special enrichment in reading, writing, and improving the Hebrew language skills.
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New - Headpiece Gemach
Call Monica Akhamzadeh at (310) 286-0854
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Tablecloth Gemach
Now open in Valley Village. Call Nava Levi @ 818-284-9117
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Bris Gmach
I have Bris outfits and pillows to lend out.Please call Keren Assouline (818)398-7847
Little boys wedding outfit gemach
I have a small Gemach for little boys wedding outfits ( some tuxedos and vest outfits) if anyone would like to borrow for tzedakah l'illuy nishmas my grandfather and my husbands grandfather. And if any one would like to donate a little boy outfit to be part of the Gemach that would be great.
Leah Rubenstein leahkray@yahoo.com
WIG GEMACH/ WIG CONSIGNMENT STORE
Looking for contributions for the Gemach and/or consignment sales.For further details or to donate please call/text Ariella Istrin 818-642-1886 Or email arischochet@gmail.com Please spread the word!! Thank you!
Magazine Gemach!!
Anyone interested in borrowing Binah or Mishpacha magazines for a few days can do so from the magazine gemach in front of the Striks home at 5501 Alcove Ave. just take from the box by the door and return it a few days later. Binah bunch and Mishpacha Junior also available. Enjoy!
Nursing Pumps
Andi Shochet (818) 753-9562
Dassi Weiner (818) 509-7791
Diapers
Dena Kramer (818) 985-2493
Wedding Shtick
Mona Riss- Bubby’s Shtick (818) 761-5077
Special Occasion Flowers, Centerpieces, Mirrors
Debbie Eidletz (818) 766-3574
Mechitzas
Rivka Berkowitz (818) 331-3884
Jewish Free Loan Association
Small, interest-free loans
Valley (818) 464-3331
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Tehillim Sign-up
You can make a difference in our community, in just a few minutes a day. We want to complete the book of Tehillim everyday. Please select a Psalms of your choosing. We are asking you for a month at a time, however, if it doesn't fit your schedule do it for as long as you can. Every little bit makes a difference. With everyone working together, we can make this happen.
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4dafad2aa0ff2-tehillim
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For all your wrapping needs, visit The Little Tichel Lady. Large inventory of affordable to high end pieces. Click image for more information.
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Beautiful work done promptly at great prices. Call or text Pedina for all your tailoring needs. Located in the heart of the Tarzana community.
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SEWING? MENDING? REPAIRS? HEMS? UNIFORM ALTERATIONS?
Modest (Tzinut) alterations are my speciality. I am local to Valley Village and work out of my home. I handle most repairs, zippers, hems, rips and tears, elastic waistbands, alterations, etc. If you have a favorite item that needs updating, longer sleeves or longer hem, I can help you out. You can email me at debjoffe@yahoo.com or call 310-210-2190.
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LOVING AND COMPASSIONATE CAREGIVER AVAILABLE
Looking to serve as a companion/caretaker for an elderly parent.
I have ten years of experience, caring for women and men.
I am very patient, and will treat your parent as my own.
I am available Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Glowing recommendations upon request.
Call Roz Lipman 323-252-4723
Amazing caregiver available: JJ Magramo
Longtime male caregiver of Mr. David Schwarzmer OBM, Bryan Borenstein's grandfather OBM and Mr. Shraga Silver OBM. Highly recommended and familiar with Jewish Orthodox lifestyle: Shabbat observance, synagogue attendance, kosher etc. References available. JJ Magramo (818) 424-6338
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Sara Chana Silverstein, IBCLC-RH. Breastfeeding and birthing expert, master herbalist. Phone 917-587-0262 or email sarachanas@gmail.com for a consultation.
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Pre/Postnatal Yoga, Baby & Me Yoga and more at Two Hearts Yoga in Sherman Oaks |
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Dr Afsoon Gerayli, DDS.
Victory Cosmetic Dentistry
Recipient of the 2014 Los Angeles Top Rated Doctors Award
UCLA graduate and Award-winning general & Cosmetic Dentist in Tarzana, CA.
Click for more info.
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TUTORING & JEWISH SERVICES
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Rabbi Shalom Denbo, c.m.
Trained under the famed Rabbi Yosef Dovid Weisberg
at Jerusalem's Shaare Zedek Hospital.
Certified and licensed by the Board of Mohalim of Israel.
Click image for more information.
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TUTORS AVAILABLE
1. High school graduate, honor student, available for tutoring in a wide variety of subjects. She is also very experienced with children. Call Sarit 818-738-4466
2. (Experienced tutor)
If your child needs help in Judaic studies Grades Pre First -4th Grade Simi Weiss is offering tutoring and assistance.
Spots are filling up quickly.
The price is $25.00 an hour
For more information contact Simi Weiss at:
(818) 203 4085
Or simiweiss94@gmail.com
3. Biology Tutor available! I am currently working on my PhD in Neuroscience and would be happy to tutor biology at any stage, please contact Dorsa Kay for more information 310-402-6509
4. Hebrew Tutor!
Hebrew reading and language Tutoring offered by a teacher fluent in Hebrew language with over 20 years experience teaching Hebrew reading and language to Second grade, First Grade and Pre-first students at Hillel Hebrew Academy. Call if you want to help your child progress and/or maintain their level in preparation for September. Minda can be reached at 818-448-8951 or mindammm@gmail.com.
5. EXPERIENCED ASHKENAZI BAR MITZVAH TEACHER $45/hour
Your son will learn how to read the TORAH, not just his Parsha.
For scheduling call Nati Weiss 818-640-4650
Nathanielweiss87@gmail.com
6. Available to tutor kids this summer as well as this school year. I can be reached at basikramer17@gmail.com or (818)-272-5137.
7. Tutor Available.
I’d like to offer my professional services to help with studies and homework. I specialize in teaching English/ESL and essay writing. In addition, I offer help with
- Test prep including high school PSATs and SATs and college-level tests like CSUN's Upper Divsion Writing Proficiency Exam (UDWPE).
- Essay and general homework help teaching both one-on-one and in groups.
Seven years of experience teaching in classrooms, after-school programs, and in homes all across the San Fernando Valley. Regular rate:$30, negotiable depending on commute.
Clint Pereira (818) 599-9968 clintepereira@gmail.com
8. Tutoring in all Torah subjects as well as Math.
Can teach 1 on 1 or in groups of up to 3.
Very reasonable prices.
Rabbi Avraham Zachter
Azachter@emek.org
747-248-9197
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