In nine years, rain and weather, earthquakes and the rumbling of heavy trucks have all taken their toll. In a word, our mural needs some restorative attention. One of the most persistent problems it has suffered is the opening up of cracks along the seams where the wall once had windows and doorways. We have contracted with world-renowned Nathan Zakheim Associates (NZA), really the best in this field, to stabilize our walls so that we can bring back our artist Eliseo Silva for the final touchup. We need your help! Here’s what Nathan Zakheim has written to us, to give you an idea of the scope of this project: “Our cost will be on a ‘not to exceed basis’ with an upward contract limit of $10,000. Our work will be guaranteed for labor and some materials for a period of five years from completion of the restoration work.” A major art restoration project like this, on a 70’ x 20’ wall, would normally run at least $30,000. Why is Nathan being so generous to us? Part of the answer to that question goes back more than 75 years. Back in the 1930s, Nathan’s father Bernard Zakheim, a significant New Deal-era artist in his own right, was active with The Workmen’s Circle in the Bay Area. He was on the organizing committee for the “First Yiddish Art Exhibition” in San Francisco in June of 1930. Nathan grew up with Workmen’s Circle values and traditions. His work for us is basically just costs. Nathan will do the restoration this year, in time to make our mural once again a whole and vibrant symbol of our history and our work. If you missed the opportunity to have your name on the mural as a donor nine years ago, now is your Centennial Year chance. We invite all our members, neighbors, friends and readers, from near and far, to contribute toward the mural restoration. Donations of $500 or more will earn you a name inscription on the wall. The mural contains about 1,400 square feet of art. How about “adopting” one or more square feet at $25 apiece? If everyone who loves our mural participates, we’ll raise the funds in no time. Thank you for making this restoration possible. If we can answer any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at 310.552.2007. Chair Plaques: A beautiful way to pay tribute to a friend, teacher, or family member. Your engraved brass plaque will be seen by the hundreds of people who use our Center every year. English, Hebrew and Yiddish engraving possible. Contact us if you would like help with wording. 2008 marks 100 years of The Workmen's Circle in Southern California. Celebrate this momentous occasion with us! We will be holding a Celebration and Gala Sunday, January 6, 2008 at 1 pm, at The Skirball Cultural Center. Join us for the event, pay tribute to our honorees, your loved ones, or your own values with an advertisement in the commemorative program! Call 310.552.2007 for more information. Honor a simkhe, a milestone or the passing of a loved one with a donation to The Workmen's Circle. Your tribute will be published in Der Arbeter Briv and an acknowledgement will be sent to the person or family you are honoring.
Remembering The Workmen's Circle in your will is one of the most significant and meaningful forms of donation. Your donation will extend your lifetime of work for a better and more beautiful world into the next century and the next generation. Please contact us at 310.552.2007 if you would like guidance on this type of donation. Make a donation directly to the programs that have touched your life! Our Yiddish classes, choruses, film series, holiday programs, are all subsidized by donors like you so that people from throughout the Los Angeles community can experience welcoming, progressive Jewish culture and tradition, regardless of their ability to pay. Earmark your donation to the program of your choice and it will be used directly to keep Yiddish classes running, choruses singing, and our Peysakh seder alive!
Southern California Legacy Fund As you know, financial support is critical to ensure a strong and progressive future for our District. The Southern California Legacy Fund is a new initiative dedicated to the long-term activities of The Workmen's Circle in Southern California. Please contribute today as a commitment to our sustainability. A contribution of any size is most welcome, as a strong vote of confidence in our work.
All donations to the Workmen’s Circle are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. All checks should be made payable to "The Workmen's Circle" and mailed to 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., Los Angeles CA 90035. Contact us for more information. Another way to support the Workmen’s Circle is to join! Consider committing to our mission of Jewish identity and participation in Jewish life through Jewish, especially Yiddish, culture and education, friendship, mutual aid and the pursuit of social and economic justice by becoming a member — in addition to actively participating in our programs. Click here for membership information.
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