Calendar

30/Saturday

Westwood Kehilla: 10:45 a.m. Beginners’ Shabbat service, for people
who know nothing about Jewish prayer, with discussion, questions and answers.
10523 Santa Monica Blvd. For more information, call (310) 441-5289.

Congregation Beit T’shuvah: 4 p.m. The Shabbat afternoon experience,
with Torah study, speakers and snacks. 8831 Venice Blvd. For more information,
call (310) 204-5200.

B’nai David Judea Synagogue: 8 p.m. Yehuda Glantz performs South American,
Chassidic/Latino/rock tunes. 8906 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles. For more
information, call (310) 285-7777.

31/Sunday

Temple Ramat Zion: New Year’s Eve bash with live band. $145 per couple,
babysitting available, $25 per child. 17655 Devonshire St., Northridge.
For reservations or more information, call (818) 360-1881.

Temple Beth Emet: 9 p.m. New Year’s Eve celebration and casino night,
with buffet, raffle, gaming tokens and entertainment. $36. 1770 W. Cerritos
Ave., Anaheim. For reservations or more information, call (714) 772-4720.

1/Monday

Congregation Mishkon Tephilo: 6:30 p.m. Yoga with Yiddishkeit class.
206 Main St., Venice. For more information, call (310) 392-3029.

Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles: 2 p.m.-3 p.m. Widow/widowers
bereavement support group for those 55+ who have been widowed in the past
two years. West Valley Campus, 22622 Vanowen St., West Hills. For more
information, call (818) 464-3338. Also, 7:45 p.m.-9:15 p.m. Bereavement
program for adults who have lost a parent. $20 per session. MetroWest office,
2050 S. Bundy Dr., Ste. 270, Los Angeles. For more information, call (310)
820-4111.

Jewish Family Service of Orange County: 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Weekly issues-oriented
discussion group. 250 E. Baker St., Suite G, Costa Mesa. For more information,
call (714) 445-4950.

Yeshiva of Los Angeles: 9 p.m.-10 p.m. Mishna Sukka for beginners with
Rabbi Rafael Stefansky, men only. Beit Midrash, 9780 Pico Blvd., Los Angeles.
For more information, call (310) 229-0958.

West Valley JCC: 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Torah study group. 12:30 p.m.-2
p.m. Yiddish music and conversation class. Free (members); $4 (nonmembers).
22622 Vanowen St., West Hills. For more information, call (818) 464-3300.

2/Tuesday

Robertson Recreation Center: 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. International and
Israeli folk dance class with Tikva Mason. 1641 Preuss Road. For
more information call (310) 278-5383.

North Valley JCC: 9 a.m. Beginning bridge class. 10 a.m. Pan classes.
11 a.m. Senior friendship club with lunch followed by entertainment. 16601
Rinaldi St., Granada Hills. For more information, call (818) 360-2211.

The Kabbalah Centre: 7 p.m. Lecture on the power of kabbalah every
Tuesday and Thursday. 1062 S. Robertson Blvd. For reservations or more
information, call (310) 657-5404 ext. 1017.

Temple Emanuel: 8 a.m. Rabbinic study breakfast with Rabbi Jonathan
Aaron. Discuss any aspect of Jewish life. 8 p.m. Israeli dance lessons
with James Zimmer. $5 (members); $6 (nonmembers). 8844 Burton Way, Beverly
Hills. For more information, call (310) 274-6388.

3/Wednesday

H.O.P.E. Unit Foundation: 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Widow/Widowers support group
for the first two years of mourning. $15 suggested donation. Wilshire Boulevard
Temple, Irmas Campus, 11661 Olympic Blvd., West L.A. For more information,
call (818) 788-4673.

Westside JCC: 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Meditation class with Rosalyn Grossan.
Free (members); $2 (nonmembers). For more information, call (323) 938-2531
ext. 2225.

Adat Ari El Sisterhood: 12:30 p.m. Multi-interest day events include
lecture by Edward Cohen, author of “The Peddler’s Grandson: Growing up
Jewish in Mississippi.” Free (registered students); $3 (general admission).
12020 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood. For more information, call (818)
766-9426.

Jewish Family Service, Southern Region: 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Relatives as
parents program, for grandparents and others raising the children in their
care. 22410 Palos Verdes Blvd., Torrance. To register or for more information,
call (310) 540-6646.

OLAM: 7:30 p.m. Mystical Wednesdays, kabbala study, meditation, music
and song with Rabbi Michael Ozair. $8. B’nai David Judea Congregation,
8906 Pico Blvd. For more information, visit olam.org.

Malibu Jewish Center and Synagogue: 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Israeli folk dance
with Shlomo Bachar, includes kibbutz, Yemenite, Chassidic and modern Israeli
dances. $10. To register or for more information, call (310) 456-6789.

Shomrei Torah Synagogue: 8 p.m. Talmud class with Cheryl Peretz,
focusing on obligations of parents and children. 7353 Valley Circle Blvd.,
West Hills. For more information, call (818) 346-0811.

4/Thursday

Yeshiva of Los Angeles: 8:15 p.m.-9:15 p.m. “Laws of Blessings,” class
for women with Rabbi Rafael Stefansky. Mogen David Congregation, 9717 W.
Pico Blvd., Los Angeles. For more information, call (310) 229-0958.

Jewish Learning Exchange: 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Chumash class with Rabbi
Avrohom Czapnik. 8:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Talmud class with Rabbi Yaakov Biron.
Young Israel of Hancock Park, 225 S. La Brea Ave. For more information,
call (323) 857-0923.

Valley Cities JCC: 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Beginning bridge class, six-week course
begins today. $16 (members); $24 (nonmembers). 13164 Burbank Blvd., Sherman
Oaks. For more information, call (818) 786-6310.

Skirball Cultural Center: 7:30 p.m. Synagogues Without Jews, a slide-illustrated
lecture by Rivka and Ben-Zion Dorfman on synagogues in towns and villages
of central and southern Europe. $8 (general admission); $6 (members); free
(students). 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. For advance tickets,
call (323) 655-8587.

Adat Ari El: 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Kosher kvetching, a class on the traditional
Jewish approach to constructive criticism, with rabbinic intern Rachel
Rudis. Three meetings, through Jan. 18. 12020 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood.
For more information, call (818) 766-9426.

5/Friday

Beth Chayim Chadashim: 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Participatory Torah study with
Rabbi Lisa Edwards. Knowledge of Hebrew and Judaism helpful but not pre-requisite.
6000 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles. For more information, call (323) 931-7023.

Yeshiva of Los Angeles. 8:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. “What makes the world tick?
Perspectives of a master kabbalist,” with David Krich. Mogen David Congregation,
9717 W. Pico Blvd. For more information, call (310) 772-2487.

Jewish Vocational Service: 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Career counseling group
starts today at the Thousand Oaks office. Six-session group focuses on
clarifying career goals. $150, plus $50 assessment fee. For more information,
call (805) 496-2649.

West Valley JCC: 9:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Short story discussion group with
Susan Mahler begins today. 22622 Vanowen St., West Hills. For more information,
call (818) 464-3268.

Temple Emanuel: 7:30 p.m. Shabbat M’Yuchedet service, with Rabbi Arthur
Green discussing new directions in Jewish spirituality. Presented with
Metivta: a center for contemplative Judaism. 300 N. Clark Dr., Beverly
Hills. For more information, call (310) 274-6388.

Valley Beth Israel: 8 p.m. Music Shabbat, with Cantor Mark Goodman and
piano accompaniment. 13060 Roscoe Blvd., North Hollywood. For more information,
call (818) 782-2281.

Temple Ramat Zion: 9 p.m. Shabbat Unplugged, service for singles and
couples ages 20-45, with original acoustic music. 17655 Devonshire St.,
Northridge. For more information, call (818) 360-1881.

Peretz Etz Jacob Hebrew Academy: Sun., Jan. 7, 5:30 p.m. Scholarship
banquet honoring Rabbi Avi Schefres and attorney Jacob Borenstein, hosted
by Monty Hall. Beverly Hills Hotel, 9641 Sunset Blvd., Beverly Hills. For
reservations or more information, call (323) 655-5766.

The Brandeis-Bardin Institute: Jan. 19-21. Scholar-in-residence weekend
with Albert Vorspan, focusing on political storms in America and Israel,
sea changes for American Jewry. $275 per person. 1101 Peppertree Lane,
Brandeis. For reservations, call (805) 582-4450.

Singles

30/Saturday

Bridge for Singles (59+): Intermediate players meet in a private home
in West Los Angeles and Santa Monica areas. Also meets Tuesday and Thursday.
$4. For more information, call (310) 398-9649.

31/Sunday

Quick Date (): Rapid introductions event for Jewish singles, 10 introductions
in one hour. For reservations or more information, call (310) 488-8716.

Jewish Singles Golf Connection (50’s-60’s): Short courses, friendship
and fun. Experienced only please. For reservations, call (310) 802-0079.

Westside JCC: 8 p.m.-midnight. Israeli folk dancing with David Dassa.
$4 (members); $5 (nonmembers). 5870 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles. For
more information, call (323) 938-2531 ext. 2225.

Bridge Group (60+): 7:30 p.m. Intermediate players only. Private homes
in Santa Monica and West L.A. area. Also Tuesday and Thursday. $4.
For more information, call (310) 398-6558.

1/Monday

Israeli Folk Dancing: 8 p.m. All levels of experience welcome, with
instructor Israel Yakovie. Lessons until 9 p.m.; open session 9 p.m.-12:30
a.m. Also meets Thursday. $5. 2244 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles. (800)
750-5432.

2/Tuesday

West Valley JCC: 8 p.m.-midnight. Israeli Folk dancing with James Zimmer.
Instruction until 9:15 p.m.; open dancing until midnight. $5 (members);
$6 (nonmembers). 22622 Vanowen St., West Hills. For more information, call
(818) 464-3311.

Westwood Jewish Singles (45+): 7:30 p.m. Coffee, cake and conversation.
Professionally led discussion and support group. Also meets Sun., 8 p.m.
$8. For more information, call (310) 444-8986.

3/Wednesday

Aish HaTorah: 7:30 p.m. Becoming Whole, dating and relationship effectiveness
training with Rabbi Heller at the Aish Annex. For more information, call
(310) 659-7449.

JeffTennis (25-37): 7 p.m. Social-Vintational, with tennis rallying
and mixed-doubles play, near Beverly Hills. $5. For reservations, call
(818) 342-9402.

4/Thursday

Conversations!: 7:30 p.m. Singles group with a guest speaker every Thursday
night. Light dinner served. $15. 820 Harvard St., Santa Monica. For reservations,
call (310) 315-1078.

New Age Singles (45+): 1 p.m. Bowling at Mar Vista Bowl. $1.50 per game.
12125 Venice Blvd., West L.A. For more information, call (323) 931-3509.

5/Friday

Travelling Shabbat Singles (20’s-30’s): 7:45 p.m. Group attends Friday
night services at different synagogues every week and socializes after
services. This week:

Singles Shabbat dinners: Four Westside Conservative synagogues welcome
unattached singles to share dinners monthly in private homes. For reservations
or more information, call (310) 202-0772.