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Temple Ner Tamid: 9:30 a.m. Creational Service. Informal learning-oriented service with a creative, participatory style. Potluck lunch follows.
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November 4, 2004

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By Keren Engelberg

Calendar

SHABBAT

Temple Ner Tamid:
9:30 a.m. Creational Service. Informal learning-oriented
service with a creative, participatory style. Potluck
lunch follows.
10629 Lakewood Blvd., Downey.

(562) 861-9276.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Skirball Cultural Center: Through Jan. 3, 2005.
“Celestial Nights: Visions of an Ancient Land”
photography exhibition by Neil Folberg. 2701 N.
Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 440-4500.

Santa Monica Playhouse: Fri., Sat. and Sun., through
Dec. 12. Playwright Jerry Mayer’s romantic comedy “2
Across” opens today. $25. 1211 Fourth St., Santa Monica.
(800) 863-7785.

Zen Sushi: 8 p.m. Singer-songwriter Rachel Sage
performs. $7. 2690 Hyperion Ave., Los Angeles. (323)
805-0168.

EVENTS

Chabad of Calabasas: 1 p.m.
Renewal and rededication of 84-year-old Soviet-era Torah
scroll and celebration. Free. Chaparral Elementary
School, 22601 Liberty Bell, Calabasas.

(818) 585-1888.

Congregation Tiffereth Jacob:
5-7:30 p.m. Gourmet
wine tasting and auction to benefit American Red Magen
David Adom (ARMDI). $50. 1829 N. Sepulveda Blvd.,
Manhattan Beach. R.S.V.P., (310) 546-3667.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Finegood Art Gallery: 9 a.m.
Opening of “Between Worlds,” art exhibition by Samuel
Bak. Runs through Jan. 9, 2005. Free. Bernard Milken
Jewish Community Campus, 22622 Vanowen St., West Hills.

(818) 464-3300.

LECTURES

VBS Jewish Vegetarian Society:

2 p.m. Dr. Lorayne Barton discusses “Ten Super
Secrets for Good Health.” 15739 Ventura Blvd., Encino.

(818) 349-2581.

Beth Chayim Chadashim Men’s Group: 5-7 p.m. “Rabbi
Yossi Carron Takes on Jewish Dating: Trick or Treat.”
$12 (includes dinner). Kings Road Park Community Room,
West Hollywood. (323)
931-0931.

LECTURES

National Council of Jewish
Women, Vista Val Division: 9: 30 a.m. (refreshments), 10
a.m. (lecture). Pasadena City College professor Phyllis Mael discusses,
“Images of Women in Film, Directed by Women.” Free.
Temple Judea, 5429 Lindley Ave., Tarzana. (323) 651-2930.

LECTURES

Tay-Sachs Prevention Program: 10
a.m.-1 p.m. and 3:30-5:30 p.m. (Nov. 10),

10 a.m.-1 p.m. (Nov. 11). Free Tay-Sachs testings. Santa Monica College Health Office, Santa Monica. (818) 881-1061.

PROGRAMS

Wilshire Boulevard Temple: 8:30
a.m.-3:30 p.m. 28th annual Catholic-Jewish Women’s Conference. Topic is “Faith: Where Can It Lead?” $15. 3663 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. (213) 388-2401.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Skirball Cultural Center: 8 p.m.
“Ensemble Galilei: A Universe of Dreams.” Evocative
music accompanies readings about the universe by journalist Neal Conan, drawn from various writers. $15-$25. 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. R.S.V.P., (310) 440-4500.

JEWISH BOOK MONTH

San Diego JCC: Nov. 7, 11, 14-18. San Diego Jewish Book Fair. (858) 457-3030.

Temple Beth Israel: Nov. 7, 7 p.m. Author
Jordan Raphael discusses “Stan Lee and the Rise
and Fall of the American Comic Book.” $10. Pomona.

(626) 967-3656.

Pasadena Temple and Jewish Center: Nov. 9, 7:30
p.m. Rabbi Elliot Dorff discusses “Love Thy
Neighbor and Yourself” and “To Do the Right and
Good.” (626) 967-3656.

Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of
Religion: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Nov. 10-12. Annual
used book sale. Frances-Henry Library, 3077
University Ave., Los Angeles. (213) 749-3424.

Temple Beth David: Nov. 10, 7:30 p.m. Sussan
Goldman Rubin discusses “L’Chaim! To Jewish Life
in America!” Temple City. (626)
967-3656.

Mount
Sinai Memorial Parks and Mortuaries continues
their 50-year Veteran’s Day tradition of placing a
flag on each veteran’s grave. They ask for the
community’s help to identify veterans buried at Mount Sinai who might have been overlooked in the past, so they can properly honor them this year. Contact Shelli Spitzer at (323) 769-1371.

Singles

Elite Jewish Theatre
Singles: 8 p.m.
See the Agatha Christie play
“Witness for the Prosecution” in the Sierra Madre area. No-host dinner at a nearby restaurant precedes the performance. $17. R.S.V.P., (310) 203-1312.

Singles Helping Others: 7:30 a.m.-
3 p.m.
Help with the Day of the Child Carnival. West San
Fernando Valley. (323) 663-8378. Also, 10 a.m.-3
p.m. Help with the New Horizons 50th Anniversary
’50s Party.
(818) 345-8802.

Harbor Jewish Singles (55+): 10 a.m. General
meeting. Brainstorm ideas for future events. Lox
and bagels. Newport Beach residence.
(949)
722-9515.

Barbara’s Bungalow: 10:30 a.m.-
2 p.m.
Singles Sunday champagne brunch at Barbara’s
bungalow by the beach. $12. Venice Beach.
R.S.V.P., (310) 823-9917.

Jewish Singles, Meet! (30s and 40s): 2:15 p.m.
Tour The Rancho in Northridge. Fountains, gardens
and multicultural concert. Free.
9015 Wilbur
Ave. R.S.V.P.,
(818)
750-0095.

G.E.E. Super Singles: 8 p.m. Learn to rumba with Harris Davis. $5-$7. Westfield Center Community Room, 14006 Riverside Drive, Sherman Oaks. (818) 501-0165.

Project Next Step: 8 p.m. “Coffee Talk” with
coffee and pastries. $7. 9911 W. Pico Blvd., Los
Angeles.
(310)
552-4595.

Westwood Jewish Singles
(45+):
7:30 p.m. Discussion on “Family Conflicts: How to Deal With Them” with therapist Maxine Geller. $10. R.S.V.P., (310) 444-8986.

The New JCC at Milken: 8-11 p.m. Israeli folk
dancing with James Zimmer. $5-$6. 22622 Vanowen
St., West Hills.
(310) 284-3638.

Nexus (20s-40s): 6 p.m.
Volleyball followed by dinner at a local
restaurant. End of Culver Boulevard, near court
15, Playa del Rey.

L.A.’s Fabulous Best
Connections:
6-9 p.m. Sandwiches and conversation at Nate ‘n’ Al. 414 N. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills. R.S.V.P., (323) 782-0435.

Aish L.A. Singles (22-35): Dating Madness. An
elegant evening about dating. $18 (per person), or
two for the price of one when you bring a friend
new to Aish. Lowes Hotel, Beverly Hills. R.S.V.P.,

(310) 278-8672, ext. 703.

New JCC at Milken (20s/30s and 40+): 7:30-10
p.m. Separate speed dating for younger and older
groups and combined social hour. Cupid’s Coach’s
Julie Ferman helps coordinate the evening.
$15-$30. 22622 Vanowen St., West Hills. R.S.V.P.,

ATID (20s and 30s): 7:30 p.m. Friday Night Live service and after-event. Sinai Temple, 10400 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 481-3244.

Upcoming Singles

Elite
Jewish Theatre Singles:
7:30 p.m. See “The Music Man” at the Smothers Theatre at Pepperdine University. No-host dinner social at a nearbly restaurant precedes the performance. R.S.V.P., (310) 203-1312.

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