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Calendar 02/02/-08/02/ 2001

Calendar
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February 1, 2001

3/Saturday

Temple Beth Torah: 9 a.m. Spiritual meditative healing service. 10 a.m.
Tot Shabbat for 3- to 5-year-olds, with service, stories, snacks and crafts.
16651 Rinaldi St., Granada Hills. For more information, call (818) 831-0835.

Temple Emanuel: 10 a.m. New Emanuel minyan followed by a potluck dairy/vegetarian
lunch. 1:30 p.m. Tu B’Shevat Experience for 4- to 5-year-olds, followed
by Stop and Smell the Spices Havdallah. 8844 Burton Way, Beverly Hills.
For more information, call (310) 274-6388.

Pacific Trio: 8 p.m. The classical music trio performs works by Brahms,
Faure and Turina in a benefit concert for Congregation Ohr HaTorah. $50
(reserved); $30 (general admission). Colburn School for Performing Arts,
200 S. Grand, Los Angeles. For reservations or more information, call (310)
278-9049.

Kaleidoscope: 8 p.m. Cable television program with discussion of “Israel
and the Palestinians, living in perfect disharmony.” AT and T Broadband
channel 43.

Young Adults Dedicated to Altruism (Y.A.D.A.): 5:30 p.m. Social gathering
for Bnai Zion’s new social action group, at Chaya in Beverly Hills. For
more information, call (323) 655-9128.

Leo Baeck Temple: 9:30 a.m. Dr. Arnold Eisen leads a weekend of discussion
on “How shall we be Jewish in America?” Through Sunday. $40. To register,
call (310) 476-2861.

4/Sunday

With One Heart: 7 p.m. Benefit concert to provide urgent security and
medical supplies for yishuv K’far Tapuach. Performers include Sam Glaser,
Rebbe Soul, Yehuda Solomon and the Moshav Band. $18 (general admission);
$10 (students). Beth Jacob Congregation, 9030 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles.
For more information, call (310) 358-0460.

American Film Institute: 5 p.m. International Film Series begins tonight
with Israel’s “Time of Favor,” followed by reception dinner. $85. Mark
Goodson screening room, AFI, 2021 N. Western Ave., Los Angeles. For reservations
or more information, call (310) 652-0032.

Temple Beth Torah: 1 p.m. Tu B’Shevat Seder led by Rabbi Arnold Stiebel
and Cantor Sharone Rosen. 16651 Rinaldi St., Granada Hills. For reservations,
call (818) 831-0835.

Women’s American ORT: Noon. Monthly luncheon meeting for the Pico West
chapter. $6.50. Fu’s Palace Restaurant, 8751 W. Pico Blvd. For more information,
call (323) 653-0400.

Sholem Community Organization: 10:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Lecture and discussion
on Sholem Aleichem as a chronicler, looking beyond humor and rooftop fiddling.
$10. Culver City Middle School, 4601 Elenda St., Culver City. For more
information, call (818) 760-6625.

Conejo Jewish Academy: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Rabbi Manis Friedman leads a seminar
in kabbalah titled “The Curtain Parts: a glimpse into the spiritual cosmos.”
$65. 30345 Canwood St., Agoura Hills. For reservations or more information,
call (818) 991-0991.

Jewish Vegetarians of Los Angeles: 2 p.m. “So now what do I eat?” lecture
by Marr Nealon. Valley Beth Shalom Synagogue, 15739 Ventura Blvd., Encino.
For more information, call (818) 888-7271.

5/Monday

UCLA Center for Jewish Studies: 7:30 p.m. Special performance of “Remnants,”
a voice play by psychologist Henry Greenspan, based on his interviews with
Holocaust survivors. Fowler Museum Auditorium, UCLA. For more information,
call (310) 825-5387.

Encore/OASIS Older Adult Program: 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Seminar on planning
your vacation. Pierce College, 6201 Winnetka Ave., Woodland Hills. For
more information, call (818) 710-4163.

Valley Storefront, Jewish Family Service: 2 p.m. Dr. Rachael Guth speaks
on “Bones and Groans,” including arthritis and osteoporosis. 12821 Victory
Blvd., North Hollywood. For reservations, call (818) 984-0276.

City of Hope: 3 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Legacy Builders, a support group for
those facing a terminal illness, first and third Mondays of each month.
City of Hope Cancer Center, Hillquit Bldg. Rm. 4015, 1500 E. Duarte Rd.,
Duarte. For more information, call (626) 359-8111 ext. 5465.

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.

6/Tuesday

Temple Ner Tamid of Downey: 9:45 a.m. Ezra Center for Mature Adults
presents “A Seder for Tu B’Shevat, new year for the trees,” program with
Jerry and Eve Silverman. 10629 Lakewood Blvd., Downey. For more information,
call (562) 861-9276.

Jewish Vocational Service: 7:30 a.m. Breakfast with the CEO series kicks
off with Rhino Entertainment President Richard Foos. $50. West LA location.
To register, call (323) 761-8888 ext. 8895.

Jewish Home for the Aging: 1:30 p.m. Informational meeting for those
who want to volunteer at JHA. Board room, Eisenberg Village campus, 18855
Victory Blvd., Reseda. For more information, call (818) 774-3040.

Kol Tikvah Temple: 7 p.m.-8 p.m. Sex, food, money and your profession:
Jewish values and ethics, taught by Rabbi Steven B. Jacobs. 8:15 p.m.-9:15
p.m. The Genesis of family: Function and dysfunction, taught by Rabbi Jay
Levy. Through March 13. Free (members); $18 (nonmembers). 20400 Ventura
Blvd., Woodland Hills. For more information, call (818) 348-0670.

University of Judaism: 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Filmmakers and You: A reel look
at Jewish identity, weekly documentary film series through March 6. $125.
15600 Mulholland Dr., Bel Air. For registration or more information, call
(310) 440-1246.

Conejo Jewish Academy: 8 p.m. Homeward Bound, a two-part workshop on
bringing a Jewish atmosphere into a home. Also meets Feb. 13. 30345 Canwood
St., Agoura Hills. $10. For reservations or more information, call (818)
991-0991.

The Academy for Jewish Religion: 8 p.m. Academy study circle, ongoing
Tuesday night learning session with Rabbi Mordecai Finley and six other
teachers. 11827 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles. For more information, call (310)
398-0820.

7/Wednesday

Valley Beth Shalom: 7:30 p.m. Ethical issues panel discussion series.
This week: “After Rampart: Recommendations for changes in the L.A.P.D.”
15739 Ventura Blvd., Los Angeles. For more information, call (818) 788-6000.

University of Haifa: 7:30 p.m. Speakers from Israeli and Californian
universities discuss the Globalization of Education: Possibilities for
Israeli-American collaboration. Royce Hall, UCLA. For reservations or more
information, call (310) 262-5086.

Los Angeles World Affairs Council: Noon. The Muslim-Jewish dialogue
group leads a discussion forum on transcending Middle East hostilities.
Beverly Hills Hotel. For more information, call (213) 628-2333.

Congregation N’vay Shalom: 7:30 p.m. Rosh Chodesh women’s group, meeting
in a private home. For more information, call (323) 463-7728.

8/Thursday

Congregation B’nai Tzedek Sisterhood: 7 p.m. Tu B’Shevat seder led by
Cantor Linda Ecker. 9669 Talbert Ave., Fountain Valley. For reservations
or more information, call (714) 963-4611.

National Council of Jewish Women, Brentwood Division: 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Monthly meeting, with The Mendelssohn Trio from Crossroads School performing
classical music. Temple Beth Shir Shalom, 1827 California Ave., Santa Monica.
For more information, call (310) 395-1802.

Rishon B’nai B’rith: 6 p.m. Dinner meeting with entertainment by dancer
Jon Destry. $7.50. Temple Judea, 5429 Lindley Ave., Tarzana. For reservations,
call (818) 758-3800.

Valley Beth Shalom Family Center: 7:30 p.m. Parenting together: Rivalry
or harmony? Workshop for parents on sharing responsibilities and supporting
one another. 15739 Ventura Blvd., Encino. For more information, call (818)
788-4667.

Yoga Garden: 8 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Yoga, meditation and Judaism class. 2236
26th St., Santa Monica. For more information, call (310) 450-0133.

9/Friday

The Getty Center: 8 p.m. “The Maelstrom: A Family Chronicle.” Peter
Forgacs’ documentary using home movie footage of a Dutch Jewish family,
1938-1942. For reservations or more information, call (310) 440-7300.

Temple Etz Chaim: 8:15 p.m. Scholar-in-Residence weekend lecture series
with Rabbi Neal Weinberg, focusing on the survival of the American Jewish
community in the 21st century. Additional events and lectures through Sun.,
Feb. 11. 1080 Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. For more information, call (805)
497-6891.

The Movable Minyan: 7 p.m. Tu B’Shevat seder, with dairy/vegetarian
potluck, preferably made from grains, fruit or nuts. Wear green or leafy
things. Singer Lounge, Westside JCC, 5870 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles.
For more information, call (310) 285-3317.

Temple Isaiah: 6:15 p.m. Tu B’Shevat seder and new member Shabbat, followed
by bring your own picnic dinner. 10345 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles. For
more information, call (310) 277-2772.

Temple Ahavat Shalom: 8 p.m. Shabbat Shira, a special
Shabbat service in song. 18200 Rinaldi Place, Northridge. For more information,
call (818) 360-2258.

Singles

3/Saturday

Jewish Single Parents and Singles Association: 6:30 p.m. Dinner at Mykonos
Greek Restaurant, 5374 E. Second St., Long Beach. Followed by dancing.
For reservations or more information, call (562) 985-3273.

Jewish Association of Single Professionals: 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Westwood cocktail
and dance party, with DJ, appetizer buffet and dessert. $20. W Hotel, 930
Hilgard Ave., Westwood. For more information, call (323) 656-7777.

4/Sunday

Kosher Meet Market (21-35): Noon-5 p.m. Kosher basketball league begins,
meeting at Grant High School. To sign up or for more information, call
(818) 993-7249 ext. 2.

Elite Jewish Theatre Singles: 7 p.m. “How the Other Half Loves,” at
the Pasadena Playhouse, preceded by a dinner social. $30. Also, Feb. 28,
8 p.m. Orchestra seats for “The Lion King.” $75. For reservations or more
information, call (310) 203-1312.

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.

5/Monday

Singles Helping Others: 7 p.m. General meeting, discussing upcoming
events. 13130 Burbank Blvd. For more information, call (323) 769-1307.

New Age Singles (55+): 7:15 p.m. Torah study meeting with Selma Semmelman
at a Westside location. $3 (members); $5 (guests). For reservations or
more information, call (310) 659-5868.

Israeli Folk Dancing: 8 p.m. All levels of experience welcome for the
ongoing class, 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.

6/Tuesday

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.

Bridge Group (60+): 7:30 p.m. Intermediate players meet in a private
home in Marina del Rey. $4. Also meets Sun. and Thur. For more information,
call (310) 398-6558.

7/Wednesday

Conejo Jewish Singles Connection: 7:30 p.m. Lecture on the nine choices
happy people make. $5 (members); $8 (nonmembers). Temple Adat Elohim, 2420
E. Hillcrest Dr., Thousand Oaks. For reservations, call (805) 381-1514.

Jewish Singles Meeting Place (30’s-40’s): 7:30 p.m. Bring a favorite
board game for game night, at a private home in Valley Glen. For reservations
or more information, call (818) 780-1202.

8/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.

9/Friday

Sinai Temple (25-40’s): 7:30 p.m. Friday Night Live, an exciting Shabbat
service for young professionals on the second Friday of each month. 10400
Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. For more information, call (310) 474-1518
ext. 3234.

Upcoming

Klutz Productions and SpeedDating (21-39): 6:40 p.m. The
Snow Ball, SpeedDating event followed by dance party at 9 p.m. $20 (both
events); $10 (dance party only). Lush, 2020 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica. For
more information, call (310) 247-7477.

J-Ski: Feb. 23-25. Jewish singles ski trip to Mammoth, note the new date.
$159. For reservations or more information, call (818) 342-9508, or e-mail JskiLa@aol.com.

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