Calendar & Singles

20/Saturday

Shabbat

University Synagogue: 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Shabbat and Havdalah family learning
experience includes challah making and other activities. $10 (adults);
$7.50 (children). 11960 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles. For more information,
call (310) 472-1255.

Sephardic Temple Tifereth Israel: Shabbat lunch and learn program with
Rabbi Daniel Bouskila discussing “Transition or Transformation: The Bush
presidency, Israel and the Jews.” $10. 10500 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles.
For reservations, call (310) 475-7311.

Sinai Akiba Academy: Passage to Paradise dinner dance, with live and
silent auctions and the music of the Moshe Noy Band. Sinai Temple, 10400
Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. For more information, call (310) 474-1518.

Southern California Jewish Sports Hall of Fame: 7 p.m. Black-tie optional
induction ceremony event. Inductees include Shawn Green and Lenny Krayzelburg.
$150. West Valley JCC, 22622 Vanowen St., West Hills. For reservations
or more information, call (818) 464-3291.

Kaleidoscope: 8 p.m. Cable television program examines “Israel and the
Palestinians: Living in perfect disharmony.” A T and T Broadband Channel
43.

Kol Tikvah Temple: 7 p.m. Bunko night, with raffles, prizes and potluck
dinner. $10. 20400 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills. For reservations, call
(818) 348-0670.

21/Sunday

Skirball Cultural Center: 2 p.m. Social critic Greil Marcus discusses
Philip Roth’s 3 most recent novels, comparing them to John Dos Passos’
“U.S.A.” trilogy of the 1930s. $10 (general); $8 (members); $5 (students).
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. For tickets, call (323) 655-8587.

Temple Ner Tamid of Downey: 4 p.m. Sports and entertainment havurah,
carpooling to Long Beach Arena to see a Long Beach Ice Dogs hockey game.
Meeting at the temple, 10629 Lakewood Blvd., Downey. For more information,
call (562) 861-9276.

Temple Beth Torah, Ventura: 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Lox and bagel brunch.
Guest speaker Edward Cohen, author of “The Peddler’s Grandson: Growing
Up Jewish in Mississippi.” $7 (in advance); $10 (at the door). 7620 Foothill
Rd., Ventura.

Congregation Beth Chayim Chadashim: 7 p.m. Ethical will workshop, led
by Devorah Servi. Learn how to pass on spiritual and life lessons to heirs.
$18 (members); $25 (general). 6000 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles. For more
information, call (323) 931-7023.

Project Chicken Soup: 8 a.m. Volunteers meet to cook and deliver kosher
meals to people with HIV/AIDS. Deliveries begin at 11:45 a.m. Hirsh Kosher
Kitchen, 338 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles. For more information, call (323)
655-5330.

Hadassah: 10 a.m. Sherman Oaks/Aviva/Nordea group hosts Dr. Dan Gilon,
leading a discussion on “Medicine with a Heart.” Valley Cities JCC, 13164
Burbank Blvd., Sherman Oaks. For more information, call (818) 783-3488.
Also: 2 p.m.-5 p.m. Channel Islands group presents “Look good, feel good:
What you need to know about beauty and diets.” $15. Temple Beth Torah,
7620 Foothill Rd., Ventura. For more information, call (805) 655-5028.

Temple Ramat Zion: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Brunch with Middle East experts as
guest speakers. $7.50 (adults); $5 (seniors and children). 17655 Devonshire
St., Northridge. For more information, call (818) 360-1881.

22/Monday

The Jewish Federation, Women’s Department: 9:45 a.m. Literary Scene
program, discussing “The Family Orchard,” by Nomi Eve. For reservations
or more information, call (310) 689-3680.

Em Habanim, Northridge: 8 p.m.-10 p.m. Monday night lecture series.
This week: The truth behind evolution’s missing link, with Rabbi Zev Dov
Rauch. CSUN Hillel House, 17729 Plummer St., Northridge. For more information,
call (818) 832-8293.

Conejo Jewish Academy: 8 p.m. Adult education winter semester begins
with 3 classes starting tonight. “The Holocaust Chronicle – When the world
stood still,” “You Got Mail – The world of prayer,” and “Think Jewish –
A crash course on basic Judaism.” Course fees $18-$25. 30345 Canwood St.,
Agoura Hills. For registration or a full list of classes, call (818) 991-0991.

Yeshiva of Los Angeles/Jewish Studies Institute/Congregation Beth Jacob:
7:30 p.m. Beginning Ulpan. Congregation Beth Jacob, 9030 W. Olympic Blvd.,
Los Angeles. 8 p.m.-10 p.m. Advanced Ulpan. Congregation Mogen David,
9717 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles. 10-session courses, $100. For more information,
call (310) 275-3072.

Young Israel of Beverly Hills: 7:30 p.m. Path of the Righteous, Jewish
ethics class with Rabbi Yisrael Petlak. 8701 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles.
For more information, call (310) 275-3020.

Jewish Women International: Noon. Zahava chapter meeting with Shamila
Bantra, discussing growing up in South Africa during apartheid. Private
residence. $10. For reservations, call (818) 363-4854.

West Valley Winter Kallah: 7:30 p.m.-10 p.m. Five West San Fernando
Valley synagogues offer discussion, social interaction and classes, Mondays,
through Feb. 12. $36. For registration or more information, call (818)
346-0811.

23/Tuesday

Center for Jewish Studies, UCLA: 7 p.m. An evening of music and musings
commemorating Israeli poet Yehuda Amichai. Royce Hall, Room 314, UCLA.
For more information, call (310) 206-4836.

The Jewish Federation: 5:30 p.m. Legal services division presents a
panel discussion on “The Supreme Court election decision: has it overstepped
its bounds?” $55 (in advance); $65 (at the door); $35 (students). St. Regis
Hotel, 2025 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles. For reservations or more
information, call (323) 761-8222.

Valley Storefront, Jewish Family Service: 2 p.m. “A Brush with Jewish
Artists” painting and art history class. 12821 Victory Blvd., North Hollywood.
For reservations or more information, call (818) 984-0276.

24/Wednesday

Valley Beth Shalom: 7:30 p.m. Howard Miller discusses “Public Education:
The challenge of educating all the children.” 15739 Ventura Blvd., Encino.
For more information, call (818) 788-6000.

Temple Akiba: 7:30 p.m. Sarah’s Tent Rosh Chodesh celebration. 5249
Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City. For more information, call (310) 398-5783.

Adat Ari El Sisterhood: 12:30 p.m. Multi-interest day programs include
Dianne Estelle Vicari discussing “Sugihara – Conspiracy of Kindness.” Free
(registered students); $3 (general admission). 12020 Burbank Blvd., North
Hollywood. For more information, call (818) 766-9426.

Valley Storefront Multiservice Center for Seniors: 10 a.m.-noon. Improv
comedy workshop. 12821 Victory Blvd., North Hollywood. For reservations,
call (818) 984-0276.

25/Thursday

Temple Judea, Tarzana: 1 p.m. City Council candidate Judith Hirshberg
discusses the upcoming election. $1 donation. 5429 Lindley Ave., Tarzana.
For more information, call (818) 705-3557.

National Conference for Community and Justice: 6:30
p.m.-9:30 p.m. Human relations training workshop series begins tonight. No
experience necessary. $200 includes weekend retreat. For more information, call
(213) 250-8787.

26/Friday

Shabbat

Sinai Temple: 6 p.m.
Sisterhood Shabbaton, through Sat., Jan. 27. $25 (adults); $10 (children). 10400
Wilshire Blvd. For more information, call (310) 474-1518 ext. 4285.

Congregation B’nai Tzedek: 8:15 p.m. Shabbat services followed by guest
speaker Kathryn Kahn discussing “Is there room enough at our feast? Welcoming
the Jew by choice.” 9669 Talbert Ave., Fountain Valley. For more information,
call (714) 963-4611.

Congregation Mishkon Tephilo: 6:30 p.m. Services followed by Hand-in-Hand
4-course gourmet Shabbat dinner with guest speaker Lee Gordon. $16 (members);
$20 (nonmembers). 206 Main St., Venice. For reservations, call (310) 392-3029.

Upcoming

Hillel at Pierce and Valley Colleges: Sat., Jan. 27, 8 p.m. Comedy Nite
2001 features actor and comedian Shelley Berman along with many other comics.
Advance tickets $12 (general); $5 (students). At the door, $15/$8. Pierce
College Main Theater, 6201 Winnetka Ave., Woodland Hills. For more information,
call (818) 887-5901.

Singles

20/Saturday

Kosher Meet Market (21-35): 11 p.m. Bowling, with disco music and lights.
$20. For more information, call (818) 993-7249.

New Age Singles (55+): 7 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Dinner dance with music by
the Al Weiss Trio. $10 (men before 8 p.m.); $12 (members); $15 (guests).
Leo Baeck Temple, 1300 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. For more information,
call (310) 473-1391.

Conejo Jewish Singles Connection: 8 p.m.-11 p.m. Inauguration day wine
and cheese party. $12 (members); $15 (nonmembers). Calabasas Tennis Club,
23400 Park Sorrento. For reservations, call (818) 591-1354.

Jewish Single Parents and Singles Association: 7 p.m. Dinner and entertainment
at Caspian’s Persian Restaurant. 14100 Culver Dr., Irvine. For reservations,
call (949) 551-8816.

21/Sunday

Congregation Mogen David Singles: 5:30 p.m. Dinner at Shalom Pizza.
8715 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles. For more information, call (310) 276-5442.

Singles Helping Others: 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Volunteering for Snowday
at the Westside JCC. 5870 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles. For reservations,
call (323) 851-9070.

Quick Date (40-55): Rapid introductions event for Jewish singles, 10
introductions in one hour. For reservations or more information, call (310)
488-8716.

22/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.

23/Tuesday

Bridge for Singles (59+): Intermediate players meet in a private
home in West Los Angeles area. $4. For more information, call (310) 398-9649.

24/Wednesday

Social Circle (35-59): 7 p.m.-9 p.m. The secret to dating, relating
and mating, lecture by Shari Mindlen. $12 (members); $16 (guests). Hershenson
Hall, Stephen S. Wise Temple, 15500 Stephen S. Wise Dr., Los Angeles. For
more information, call (310) 889-2345.

25/Thursday

Gary’s Place: 8 p.m. How to find the right person in a relationship,
lecture by Dr. Rachel Copelan. $4. Young Israel of Beverly Hills, 8701
W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles. For more information, call (310) 276-5442.

26/Friday

Shabbat Dinners by Aaron Deutsch (21-50): 7 p.m. Short service,
kosher meat Cajun meal, and conversation. For reservations, call (310)
360-1322.

405 Jewish Singles: 8 p.m. Shabbat services followed by “Kiddush” mixer.
Temple Ner Tamid, 10629 Lakewood Blvd., Downey. For more information, call
(562) 861-9276.

Shalom Institute (21-33): Through Sun., Jan. 28. Back to nature Shabbat
weekend in the Malibu mountains. $55-$95. For reservations or more information,
call (818) 889-5500 or visit shalominstitute.com.

Upcoming

J-Ski: Feb. 9-11. Jewish singles ski trip to Mammoth. $159. For reservations
or more information, call (818) 342-9508, or e-mail JskiLa@aol.com.