James
Andrew Dickman
has always been fascinated by history and storytelling. Born and raised in a
family that valued education and literature, James began writing in his youth
and has maintained a personal journal since 1977. After earning a degree in
English Literature from UCLA, he managed a family business before dedicating
himself fully to writing. His experiences in life, from managing a business to
engaging with different cultures, enrich his novels with authenticity and depth.
Now a published author, he spends his time between writing, enjoying family life
with his wife and grandchildren, and engaging in community activities. He
will discuss "Spycraft During the American Revolution."
January 30 - Rabbi Sherman & Father Martinez
Rabbi
Erez Sherman was ordained from the Jewish Theological Seminary of America in May
2009. He is also a graduate of Albert A. List College and Columbia University
(with degrees in Music and Talmud).
At Sinai Temple, Rabbi Sherman
oversees the Sinai Temple Israel Center, which engages the synagogue and the Los
Angeles community in Israel advocacy and education through speakers, classes,
trips, and programs. He founded the Sinai Temple Israel Center Rabbinical School
Fellowship, which trains future Rabbis through seminaries across North America
how to engage Israel in a deep and nuanced manner. He also directs the David and
Angella Nazarian Youth Fellowship, inspiring the next generation of Jewish
leaders to use their voices in Israel and civic conversations. He was recently
named the fifth top Visionary for Israel by the Jerusalem Post.
Paulist
Fr. Gilbert Martinez is pastor of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Community in Los
Angeles. He was ordained a priest on May 13, 1995. He has served as
pastor at St. Sebastian Church in Los Angeles and St. Cyril of Alexandria Church
in Tucson, AZ. Prior to these assignments, Fr. Gil was director of campus
ministry at the University of California at Berkeley. His other assignments were
at the Saint Jude Cancer Research Hospital in Memphis, TN, and associate
director of the Paulist Center in Boston.
A native of El Paso, TX, Fr,
Gil was reared in California. He completed a bachelor of science degree in
conservation of natural resources from the University of California at Berkeley.
He worked for seven years as a National Park Service Ranger at Grand Canyon and
Big Bend National Parks before joining the Paulist novitiate.
February 6 - Investment Day
PP
Steve Scherer hosts our club members with their prognositcations of
investment opportunities for 2025. How did we do in 2024? Come see.
2025
February 13
Denise -
"Why
Poetry Matters"
February 20
Dr. Shawn Lin
- Ophthalmology and artificial intelligence
Rotary is a leadership organization made up of local business, professional and civic leaders who meet
regularly to get to know each other, form friendships and, through that, get things done in our local community. Rotary is the world's
oldest and largest service organization (founded in 1905).
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Rabbi
Erez Sherman was ordained from the Jewish Theological Seminary of America in May
2009. He is also a graduate of Albert A. List College and Columbia University
(with degrees in Music and Talmud).
Paulist
Fr. Gilbert Martinez is pastor of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Community in Los
Angeles. He was ordained a priest on May 13, 1995. He has served as
pastor at St. Sebastian Church in Los Angeles and St. Cyril of Alexandria Church
in Tucson, AZ. Prior to these assignments, Fr. Gil was director of campus
ministry at the University of California at Berkeley. His other assignments were
at the Saint Jude Cancer Research Hospital in Memphis, TN, and associate
director of the Paulist Center in Boston.
PP
Steve Scherer hosts our club members with their prognositcations of
investment opportunities for 2025. How did we do in 2024? Come see.
