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Keren\'s Corner, calendar of events around Los Angeles.

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Keren Engelberg

November 11, 2004

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By Keren Engelberg

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Jewish L.A. Singles (25-45): 6 p.m. Volleyball for all skill levels with no-host dinner to follow at a local tavern. Free. Redondo Beach volleyball courts, at the end of Knob Hill Street, Redondo Beach. (310) 783-0689.

L.A.’s Fabulous Best Connections: Dinner at Madame Wu’s. The Grove, Third Street and Fairfax Avenue. R.S.V.P., (323) 782-0435.

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EVENTS

Hevra/Hadassah: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. “Chai” Tea and Luncheon to benefit stem cell research at Hadassah Hospital in Israel. Speaker Rob Eshman, editor in chief of the Jewish Journal. $60. North Ranch Country Club, 4761 Valley Spring Drive, Thousand Oaks. (818) 761-3935.

Beit Halochem Friends of Israel Disabled Veterans: 5:30 p.m. Israel’s Heroes and Victims of Terror Benefit with speaker Dan Gillerman, Israeli ambassador to the United Nations. $250. Beverly Hilton Hotel, 9876 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills. (888) 880-4387.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Sephardic Educational Center:
3:30 p.m. Los Angeles Sephardic Jewish Film Festival opening gala. $150. Paramount Studios, 5555 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles.(310) 441-1578.

EVENTS

OASIS: 1:30 p.m. Yiddish conversation group for seniors. Beginners and long-time speakers welcome. $5 (per trimester). Jewish Family Service, 8838 Pico Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 446-8053.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Chapman University: 7 p.m. Screening of “Imaginary Witness: Hollywood and the Holocaust” about Hollywood’s role in exposing Nazi genocide. Free. Chapman Auditorium, One University Drive, Orange. (714) 628-7377.

EVENTS

Temple Beth Torah: 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m. “A Taste of Judaism” for beginners. Free. Temple Beth Torah, 7620 Foothill Road, Los Angeles. (805) 647-4181.

LECTURES

Israeli Consulate: 7:30 p.m. Justin Levi of the Israeli Consulate’s office of public affairs examines the political and domestic situation in Israel. $5. North Valley JCC, 16601 Rinaldi St., Granada Hills.(818) 360-2211.

PROGRAMS

National Council of Jewish Women: 11 a.m. Council Thrift Shop’s newest location opens its doors to the public. Free. Council Thrift Shop, 850 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. (323) 651-2930.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Temple Beth Solomon of the Deaf:
8 p.m. Performance of “All’s Well That Ends Well” interpreted for the hearing impaired. $20. Ark Theatre,
1647 S. La Cienaga Blvd., Los Angeles.
(323) 969-1707.

JEWISH BOOK MONTH

Temple Adat Elohim:Sat., Nov. 13, 9 a.m. Author Rebecca Kohn discusses “The Guilded Chamber.” Nov. 14, 9:15 a.m. Karen Golden uses saxophone and sound effects to tell stories. Thousand Oaks.
(805) 497-7101.

Beth Shir Sholom:Nov. 14, 16, 17, 19 and 21. Jewish Book Fair. Santa Monica.
(310) 453-3361.

Mt. Sinai Memorial Park:Sun., Nov. 14. “Jewish Children’s Bookfest.” See page 39.

Jewish Community Library of Los Angeles:Sun., Nov. 14. 3 p.m. Yiddish folktales. Los Angeles. (323) 761-8648.

Jewish Federation of San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys:Mon., Nov. 14, 7:30 p.m. Poet Sima Rabinowitz reads selections from “The Jewish Fake Book.” Pasadena residence. (626) 967-3656.

Westside JCC:Mon., Nov. 15, 7 p.m. Author Rabbi Shmuley Boteach discusses “Face Your Fear: Living with Courage in an Age of Caution.” Los Angeles.
(323) 938-2531.

Sat., Nov. 13
Brentwood School East Campus Pavilion:9 a.m.-4 p.m. Boutique with designer clothing and home fashions. Brentwood. Singles

Singles Helping Others: 9-11:45 a.m. Read to kids. Prior online registration needed. Free. Noble Elementary School, 8329 Noble Ave., North Hills. (818) 998-4570.

Elite Jewish Theatre Singles: 7:30 p.m. “The Music Man,” no-host dinner social to precede performance. Prepaid reservations only. $22. Smothers Theatre, Pepperdine University, 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu. (310) 203-1312.

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.

Social Circle (40-60ish): Noon-4 p.m. Jazz/blues/rock champagne brunch and dance featuring the Michael Blade Jazz Band. Nice Casual. $15 (members), $20 (guests). Hershenson Hall, Stephen S. Wise Temple, 15500 Stephen Wise Dr., Los Angeles. (310) 889-2345.

Harbor Jewish Singles (55+): 1:45 p.m. Visit the Queen of Sheba Exhibit and treasures from the British Museum. $8. Meet in lobby. Bowers Museum,
2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana. R.S.V.P.,
(714) 939-8540.

Chef Richard’s: 6 p.m. mingle and cocktails, 6:45 p.m. dinner. Fresh Mex Fiesta “Grande” Buffet Dinner. $30 advance paid reservations only. Chevy’s Fresh Mex, 16705 Ventura Blvd., Encino. R.S.V.P., (818) 995-3455.

JDate: 7 p.m. (pre-show reception),
7:30 p.m. (concert). Hear Israeli recording artist Noa perform her blend of contemporary Western pop and Middle Eastern inflection. $45 online only. Fred Kavli Theatre, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks.

Coffee Talk (30s and 40s): 8 p.m. Weekly discussion group. $7. 9911 W. Pico Blvd., Suite 102, Los Angeles.
(310) 552-4595, ext. 27.

Westwood Jewish Singles (45+):
7:30 p.m. Discussion with therapist Maxine Gellar on the topic “I would like to…” $10. R.S.V.P. (310) 444-8986.

West Valley JCC: 8-11 p.m. Israeli folk dancing with James Zimmer. $5-$6. Salsa, swing, and tango lessons for an additional $3 (7-8 p.m.). (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: Dinner at Marmalade Cafe. Third Street and Fairfax Avenue. R.S.V.P., (323) 782-0435.

Aaron’s Tent: 6:30 p.m. Shabbat dinner by candlelight, rotating group discussions and dessert after-party. $18. Los Angeles Westside. R.S.V.P., (310) 842-5109.