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Calendar & Singles

Calendar and singles
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April 26, 2001

CALENDAR

SATURDAY/28

Temple Isaiah: 9 a.m. Shabbat service followed by a study session. 10345 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles. For more information, call (310) 277-2772.

Temple Israel of Hollywood: 10 a.m. “The Temple As Caregiver,” healing service led by Rabbi Michelle Missaghieh. $10. 7300 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles. For reservations or more information, call (323) 876-8330.

John Wayne Cancer Institute: 6 p.m. Actor Kirk Douglas receives the “Duke” award at the 16th annual Odyssey Ball featuring a 1940s nightclub theme and including dinner. $350. Beverly Hilton Hotel, 9876 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills. For more information, call (310) 315-6111.

SUNDAY/29

Congregation Shaarei Torah: Noon-3 p.m. “Encore, Encore!,” variety show and luncheon, including music and dancing. $15 (adults); $9 (children 3-10); Free (children under 3). 550 S. Second Avenue, Arcadia. For reservations or more information, call (626) 445-0810.

Jewish Family Service: Noon-6 p.m. Trip to Pasadena Civic Auditorium to see “Fame!,”musical play. $33 (transportation and admission). 12821 Victory Blvd., North Hollywood. For more information, call (818) 984-1380.

Westside JCC: 2 p.m.”The Russians Are Here,” comedy starring Ilia Volok and David Laird Scott about the experiences of foreigners in this country. $10 (members); $12 (nonmembers). 5870 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles. For more information, call (323) 938-2531 ext. 2225.

B’nai Tikvah Congregation: 8:30 a.m. Celebration of Israel’s day of independence, with an emphasis on important places in Israel. Also, Israeli brunch and Israeli dancing. 5820 W. Manchester Ave., Westchester. For more information, call (310) 645-6262.

The Council of Israeli Organizations: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Celebration of Israel’s 53rd year of independence with entertainment, fashion show, carnival rides and petting zoo. Free admission; $7 (parking). Woodley Park, 6350 Woodley Ave., Van Nuys. For more information, call (818) 757-0123.

Zimmer Children’s Museum: 1:30 p.m. Make a spice box for Havdalah. Museum admission: $5 (adults); $3 (children 3-12); free (children under 2 and grandparents accompanied with a child). 6505 Wilshire Blvd., suite 100, Los Angeles. For more information, call (323) 761-8989.

West Valley JCC: 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Youtheatre performs “Sound of Music.” $4.50 (children under 12); $5.50 (members); $6.50 (nonmembers). 22622 Vanowen Street, West Hills. For more information, call (818) 464-3300.

Progressive Jewish Alliance: 6:30

p.m. Discussion regarding the Jewish-feminist approach to sweatshops. Free (members); $5 (students); $10 (nonmembers). 606 N. Oakhurst Drive, Beverly Hills. For reservations or more information, call (323) 761-8350.

Temple Ramat Zion: 7 p.m. “Jewish Medical Ethics in the 21st Century,” lecture by Rabbi Elliot Dorff. Topics include abortion, death issues and the Jewish view of surrogate parenthood. 17655 Devonshire Street, Northridge. For more information, call (818) 360-1881.

MONDAY/30

UCLA Hillel: 7:30 p.m. “Under the Hizaab (veil) and Behind the Mehitza (synagogue divider): Women in Islam and Judaism,” lecture by Dr. Doreen Seidler-Feller and Dr. Nayara Tehiti. $12. 900 Hilgard Avenue, Los Angeles. For more information, call (310) 208-3081 ext. 240.

Congregation Beth Chayim Chadashim: 7 p.m. “Male Homosexuality & Jewish Law,” discussion based on Mishnaic, Talmudic and Midrashic texts. $12 (members); $18 (nonmembers). 6000 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles. For more information, call (323) 931-7023.

TUESDAY/1

Stephen S. Wise Temple: 7:30 p.m. Singing group, Haninim Shel Tony performs in concert. $5. 15500 Stephen S. Wise Drive, Los Angeles. For more information, call (310) 889-2213.

Temple Emanuel: 8 a.m. Rabbi answers any questions about Jewish life. 8844 Burton Way, Beverly Hills. For more information, call (310) 274-6388.

Ezra Center for Mature Adults: 9:45 a.m. Meets every first and third Tuesday of the month for entertaining programs. Today, lecture by Dr. Arlene Lazarowitz, “American Jewish Experiences in the 1920s and 1930s,” followed by lunch and games or videos. $5 (members); $6 (nonmembers). Temple Ner Tamid, 10629 Lakewood Blvd., Downey. For more information, call (562)861-9276.

Valley Cities JCC: 12:30 p.m.-2 p.m. Improvisational theater games every Tuesday. Free (members); $2 (guests). 13164 Burbank Blvd., Sherman Oaks. For more information, call (818) 786-6310.

West Valley JCC: 10 a.m.-noon Bridge class for beginners. Tuesdays and Thursdays through June 7. $24 (members); $36 (nonmembers). Also;5 p.m.-6:45 p.m., Reader’s Playhouse Tuesdays. $1.50 (members); $2.50 (nonmembers). 22622 Vanowen Street, West Hills. For more information, call (818) 464-3300.

WEDNESDAY/2

Congregation Beth Chayim Chadashim/ Congregation Kol Ami: 7 p.m. Film screening of “Aimee and Jaguar,” about the relationship between a Jewish woman in hiding and the wife of a Nazi during the Battle of Berlin. Followed by a reception. $7. The Village, 1125 N. McCadden Place, Los Angeles. For tickets or more information, call (323) 960-2394.

Westside JCC: 7:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Salsa dance classes led by Yossi Conde. $4 (members); $5 (nonmembers). 5870 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles. For more information, call (323) 938-2531. Also: 7:30 p.m. Judaism class with Rabbi Boruch Cohen. Through June 6. 5870 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles. For more information, call (323) 938-2531.

Adat Ari El Sisterhood: 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. L.A.P.D. officer Ron Gould discusses senior fraud protection as part of the Contemporary Challenges program. $3. 12020 Burbank Blvd., Valley Village. For more information, call (818) 766-9426.

THURSDAY/3

Adat Ari El Senior Club: 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Meets for trips, entertainment and bingo, followed by a light lunch for a nominal donation. 12020 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood. For more information, call (818) 764-4532.

FRIDAY/4

Temple Emanuel: 7:30 p.m. Shabbat Unplugged, kabbalah Shabbat service the fourth Friday of every month,with dancing, study and food. 8844 Burton Way, Beverly Hills. For more information, call (310) 274-6388.

UPCOMING

Congregation B’nai Tzedek: Fri., May 11, 8:15 p.m. through Sat., May 12. “The Mark Twain Dilemma: Will Judaism survive?,” shabbaton discussing the role of the Jews in society from the perspective of Mark

Twain. For reservations or more information, call (714) 963-4611.

National Council of Jewish Women: Monday, May 14, 11:30

a.m. Entertainment by Grammy award-winning composer, cantorial soloist and singer Doug Cotler. $35. The Calabasa Inn, 23500 Park Sorrento Drive, Calabasa Park. For reservations or more information, call (818) 885-0409.

West Los Angeles College: June 20-July 12, 2001. Three week travel/study program in Jerusalem, including tours of the Old and New Cities, Masada and the Dead Sea, Tel Aviv, Haifa, Mt. Carmel, Akko, Caesarea and Beit Shean. $2,835. For more information, call (310) 287-4551.

West Valley JCC: Mon., June 25 and Aug. 13, 2001, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Trip to Pechanga Casino. $10 (members); $15 (nonmembers). 22622 Vanowen Street, West Hills. For more information, call (818) 464-3300.

 

Singles

 

SATURDAY/28

Singles Helping Others: 8:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Help with the flea market, followed by lunch. 543 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles. For more information, call (818) 773-8274.

Jewish Single Parents & Singles Association: 6:30 p.m. Dinner and comedy entertainment. Improv, 945 E. Birch Street, ‘A, Brea. For reservations or more information, call (909) 262-1788.

SUNDAY/29

Singles Helping Others: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Assist with Children’s Museum at L.A. Times Festival of Books. To sign up or for more information, call (323) 851-9070.

New Age Singles: 11 a.m. Lunch, followed by Neil Simon’s “Last of the Red Hot Lovers.” $34 (members); $37 (guests). For reservations or more information, call (310) 473-1391.

Jewish Single Parents & Singles Association: 5:30 p.m. Meet for dinner at Vien Huong Asian Restaurant, 19171 Magnolia Street, ‘3, Huntington Beach. For reservations or more information, call (714) 842-4117.

L.A.’s Best Connection: 6 p.m. Lunch and socializing. Hard Rock Cafe, Beverly Center. For more information, call (323) 782-0435.

MONDAY/30

Israeli Dance Session: 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Open dance session every Monday. Also meets Thursdays. $6. 2244 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles. For more information, call (310) 838-0885.

TUESDAY/1

Westwood Jewish Singles (45+): 7:30 p.m. Meet to socialize and share your thoughts and ideas with other singles. West Los Angeles. Also meets Sun., 8 p.m. For reservations or more information, call (310) 444-8986.

WEDNESDAY/2

Elite Jewish Theatre Singles: 8 p.m. Going to see the musical “Mamma Mia!” $73. For more reservations or more information, call (310) 203-1312.

THURSDAY/3

Conversations!: 7:30 p.m. Guest speaker every Thursday with appetizers and drinks. $15. 820 Harvard Street, Santa Monica. For reservations or more information, call (310) 315-1078.

FRIDAY/4

Shabbat Unplugged (20-45): Meets every first Friday of the month for services with acoustic music by “Selah!” and dancing in the aisles, followed by socializing. Temple Ramat Zion, 17655 Devonshire Street, Northridge. For more information, call (818) 360-1881.

UPCOMING

Orange County JCC Traveling Singles: May 18-21. Trip to the Mexican Riviera,with food and entertainment. $265. For more information, call (714) 755-0340 ext. 115.

Premier Jewish Singles: June 24-July 4, 2001. Cruise from Venice to the Aegean Sea, including Dubrovnik in Croatia, Mykonos and Santorini in Greece, cruising through the Dardanelles to Istanbul, Turkey and more. $1925 (twin inside cabin, no windows); $2240 (Twin outside cabin, natural light). For more information, call (800) 444-9250.

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