Féraud Trunk Show is “Ooh la la!â€
For more than 23 years Gloria S has specialized in designer trunk shows, and now her companion store, Féraud at Gloria S will be across the walkway in Brentwood Village.
On October 2, 3 and 4, “Féraud at Gloria S†will invite Westside residents to order the French designer’s new fall collection at a grand opening trunk show. The show will donate a portion of the sales to fire station #19 in Brentwood.
The store is located at 11624 Chayote Street at Barrington walk in Brentwood on October 2-4. For more information, call (310) 476-9330 or e-mail gloriasstore@aol.com and visit www.feraud.com
The Shul in the Glen
The longer I live, the more I believe that the universe is a cosmic paradox. For example, Ahavat Torah is a Jewish synagogue that celebrates their faith in the Village Lutheran Church located at 343 Church Lane in the Brentwood Glen. But that is the first of many extraordinary things about this “Shul.â€
The heart of the synagogue is not in a virtual structure of concrete and steel. Instead, their bonds are of faith and community. The group meets at the church for Shabbat services every Saturday morning. Ahavat Torah’s membership is of a different demographic reflecting the fact that members are seeking a spiritual element that may have been missing in their lives. The congregation is composed of an eclectic mix of singles and couples from a variety of economic and social backgrounds. Participation is high: More than a third of the congregants attend services regularly.
Not only is the congregation diverse, but Rabbi Miriam Hamrell and cantorial soloist, Gary Levine, partner with the congregation in creating spirited, inviting, song-filled Shabbat and Holiday services, providing an inclusive space for religious, spiritual, and cultural enrichment. Members also regularly engage in Torah-based learning and social service activities.
On Saturday, September 6, Ahavat Torah will be holding an Open House at the church. At 9 a.m., there will be an exciting ethics class led by Rabbi Hamrell followed by services at 10 a.m. with a dairy potluck afterward.
High Holy Days services are being held this year at the synagogue across from Crossroads School located at 1751 21st Street in Santa Monica.
“If you are currently unaffiliated and would like to re-experience the kind of holidays you remember from your childhood, please join us for the High Holidays,†said past-president, Sid Rosenblatt. Baby-boomers looking to re-identify with their religion are warmly welcomed.
For information, call (310) 362-1111 or visit www.ahavattorahcongregation.org
Brentwood Entrepreneurs
Brentwood residents Betsy Mendel and Rachel Singer have created Awareables, a new clothing line featuring “Think-tees.†Positive mantras grace the front of each shirt, like “There’s no place like Om†or “Gratitude Rocks,†these tees are designed to combat the urban blues. Tees are made from certified organic cotton and a super-silky line of women’s tees of blended bamboo lyocell and cotton spandex. Colorful yoga mats with inspirational phrases are also available. For more information or to order tees, call (310) 980-1477 or visit www.awareables.com
