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Study group updates -- APRIL 2021:YES! WE ARE CONTINUING OUR FABULOUS STUDY GROUPS! Dear Members: Spring is the perfect time to join one of our many stimulating Study Groups! We warmly invite you to attend a meeting and see what we are so very proud of! Immediate space is available in the groups listed below! Stay Connected and Happier Through Brandeis Study Groups and Programs If your study group isn't currently having online meetings, contact your study group leader and encourage him/her to develop a format for reactivating the group via ZOOM, Google Duo and Microsoft GoToMeeting. If your leader needs technical assistance, he/she can contact Alvira Klain, 818-884-8569, etty10@hotmail.com "Zooming" STUDY GROUPS FEATURED STUDY GROUP: Men's CAD: 3rd Thursday 10:00 – Noon The longest running Conejo Valley Chapter Men's Current Event Study Group extends an invitation to you. As we find ourselves living in a 24/7 news cycle, consider joining us as we try and make heads or tails out of the situation! Each month our members alternate leading the discussion, with every member sharing their thoughts. Zoom meetings are conducting Contact Sam Goldberg for further details: samagoldberg@yahoo.com samagoldberg@yahoo.com 
Elaine Leff (click here to send email directly to Elaine) elainel@socal.rr.com ~ Women in the Know: Women's Current Events 2nd Tuesday, 1:00 pm ~ Legal Divas: Women's Legal Puzzler 2nd Monday 10:30 am ~ Hot Topics: Men's Current Events 3rd Wednesday 10:00 am ~ Drama Queens: Women's Multi Media Discussion Group 3rd Sat. 3:30 pm ~ Legal Eagles: Women's Legal Puzzler 2nd Thursday 1pm ~ Current Event Mavins: Men's CE 2nd Tuesday 9:30 am ~ Films Are Us: Couples Movie Group 3rd Sunday 5 pm ~ Critics Choice: Couples Movie Group 4th Sunday 5:00 pm ~ Movie Buffs: Couples Move Group 4th Sunday 4:00 pm ~ News Junkies: Men's Current Events, 4th Friday, 10:00 am
Florence Prushan: (click here to send email directly to Florence) florenceprushan@me.com ~ Jewish History Discussion Group: The Ten Commandments, Jewish rituals, Judaic articles. Consider adding your input into our newly forming group for men, women. Stan Smith has graciously offered to take the lead in all things organizational. Contact him directly: stanlovescarol@gmail.com ~ Historical Fiction Book Club Here's an opportunity to travel through time along with others who share your interest - explore some of the thousands of titles that span the centuries. ~ The Unbook Club: Interested in critiquing books you have read, offer recommendations, share your reading joys? ~ Talmud & Current Issues: 1st Wed. 11:45 Women's Group lead by Rabbi Lisa Contact jbrra@aol.com for additional details.
Janet Brasler (click here to send email directly to Janet) Jbrazlips@gmail.com ~ Advances in Science: Men's Hot Topics 2nd Wed. 1pm ~ Monday Morning Quarterbacks: Men's discussion 1st Monday 10:00 am ~ Knosh & Knowledge: Women's discussion 4th Tuesday Noon ~ Art & About: Women's Art Group 4th Thursday 10:00 am ~ Just For Fun: 4th Wednesday Ladies Virtual on the Town ~ Just for Laughs: Men's discussion comedy/jokes 1st Friday 2 pm ~ Ladies Just for Laughs: 2nd Monday 10:30 am - an uplifting new Women's Study Group focusing on light-hearted, positive, laughter & joy ~ Financial Group: open to both men and women. Financial risks discussed may include rising inflation, fluctuating interest rates, stock market volatility, and performance of retirement plans. Public policy risks could include the possibility of higher taxes and reduced benefits from Medicare and Social Security. Guest speakers - no infomercials. ~ Multidimensional, historic/contemporary discussion of War: military, diplomatic, philosophical, social, political & economic dimensions of human conflict. Defense policy, strategic planning, ethics, deterrence theory and discussing books and/or movies about war ~ Social/Emotional Support Group for both men/women, facilitated by a professional psychologist/Rabbi/or other clergy. Addressing spouses' disabilities, caregiver issues, bereavement, isolation, loneliness... SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE OPPORTUNITIESThank you to those members who have shown an interest in our support for the Hope of the Valley Homeless Project and Temple Or Ami in their Sova Food Drive. Penny Greenblatt - penny935@aol.com or Janet Brasler - Jbrazlips@gmail.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We will be generating waiting lists for the other groups. IF YOUR GROUP IS NOT ON THE LIST AND IS ZOOMING, PLEASE LET US KNOW. HAS YOUR GROUP STOPPED "MEETING" AND WANT TO JOIN OR START A DIFFERENT TYPE OF GROUP? LET US KNOW. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ STAY CONNECTED WITH UPCOMING VIRTUAL PROGRAMS AT BNC Alumni, parents, Brandeis National Committee members and friends are invited to participate in these virtual programs! All events take place online via Zoom. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing instructions on joining the event via Zoom. CLICK HERE FOR COMPREHENSIVE LIST of study groups so you can "shop around". Not all groups are operating during COVID-19 shut-down, but many are creative and keeping on line regular meetings. Contact the appropriate Study Group VP if you want to set up on-line or zoom connection for your group! CLICK HERE FOR FULL Study Group Schedule: 2-2021 THERE IS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!
Contact us if this or any other on the Study Group list interests you. Also check out the web site on regular bases to see more of what is available. and DO NOT FORGET to RSVP. We also feel that there are a few groups that really need defining: "On the Town" groups go someplace exciting and interesting every month. That includes educational, recreational, dining, crafts, and charity excursions. "Pot Pourri" groups are a combination of events. They include trips to places you will enjoy and discussion and demonstrations of interest. "Life and Times" groups" discuss first a "woman of history" and then a topic of interest. These can range from what a first aid kit should include to an era in history. "Lunch & Learn" group members enjoy a great lunch and a lecture from a person of interest arranged by the group's members. Remember, if you have a question about any Study Group, contact the appropriate V.P. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Just a quick reminder. All those checks you are making out for Study Groups, don't forget to make them out to: "Brandeis University". And, by the way, don't forget to renew your membership by either mailing in your check to National or online at giving.brandeis.edu/bncrenew 
REMEMBER, IF YOU HAVE ANY STUDY GROUP QUESTIONS OR PROBLEMS,
JUST CONTACT ONE OF THE THREE OF US AND WE WILL HELP YOU.
Contact for Tribute Cards: Florence Prushan - florenceprushan@me.com and order Brent's Cards: Jackie Kantor - Jkantor35@gmail.com(for the San Fernando Valley and Calabasas) and Carol Smith - carolovestan@gmail.com (for Westlake, Thousand Oaks and Agoura) If you have a Study Group in mind, please fill this form and send/give to one of our Study Group VP's Study group Request Form to join a new group.(pdf. format) Updates and Photos from various Study Groups:
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