Calendar & Singles

Calendar

SATURDAY/2

Temple Knesset Israel: 9:30 a.m. 75th Anniversary service, followed by a kiddush luncheon. 1260 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles. For more information, call (323) 665-5171.

Congregation Shir Ami: 10:15 a.m. Contemporary service, followed by lunch and discussion. 20400 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills. For more information, call (818) 348-2926.

Pierce College Philharmonic Choir: 7:30 p.m. “An Evening With Groucho,” comic play starring Frank Ferrante. $25 (preferred seating); $15 (adults); $12 (seniors) $8 (students and children). 6201 Winnetka Ave., Woodland Hills. For reservations or more information, call (818) 753-3306.

Ballroom Dance Club: 9 p.m.-midnight. Fourth annual Jane Austen dance festival with ballroom dance lessons and refreshments. UCLA, 900

Hilgard Ave., Los Angeles. For reservations or more information, call (310) 284-3636.

SUNDAY/3

Young Israel of Los Angeles: 7 p.m. “Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Orthodox Judaism But Were Afraid To Ask,” discussion with Rabbi Shalom Rubanowitz. 660 N. Spaulding Ave., Los Angeles. For more information, call (323) 937-7604 ext. 3.

University of Judaism: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Lecture by Ken Blady regarding the Jewish community in Iran. Also: 4 p.m.-8 p.m., lecture about the Jews living in underground villages in Libya. $36 (one lecture); $60 (both lectures). 15600 Mulholland Dr., Bel Air. For registration or more information, call (310) 440-1246.

Temple Beth Hillel: 7:30 a.m. 5k Run, Walk & Roll II, benefitng the temple. $15 (per person); $30 (each family). 12326 Riverside Dr., Valley Village. For more information, call (818) 763-9148.

Congregation Beth Chayim Chadashim: 2 p.m. Family exploration of archaeological digs. Free (with advance reservations). Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. For reservations or more information, call (323) 931-7023.

Valley Jewish Festival: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Annual event with singer David Broza and singles pavilion. Cal State Northridge, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge. For more information, call (818) 464-3215.

Temple Israel of Hollywood: 6 p.m. Singer Aida Vedischeva performs in several languages. 7300 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles. For tickets or more information, call (818) 990-6022.

MONDAY/4

OASIS/Older Adult Service Center: 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Painting class for all levels. Through Aug. 6. $30. Robinsons-May, Westside Pavilion, 10730 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles. For registration or more information, call (310) 446-8053.

Israel Cancer Research Fund: 7 p.m. “Why Do Cancer Cells Resist Drugs?,” lecture by Dr. Douglas Green, with refreshments. Sephardic Temple Tiffereth of Israel, 10500 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. For reservations or more information, call (323) 651-1200.

TUESDAY/5

Aish HaTorah: 5:30 p.m. Gala honoring Jerusalem and celebrating its history, with dinner. $400. Beverly Hilton Hotel, International Ballroom, 9876 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills. For tickets or more information, call (310) 278-8672.

Ezra Center: 9:45 a.m. Lecture by Rabbi Howard Laibson on “Bible Stories Never Heard,” with lunch and games. $5 (members); $6 (nonmembers). Temple Ner Tamid, 10629 Lakewood Blvd., Downey. For more information, call (562) 861-9276.

Chabad of the Marina: 8 p.m. Lecture on the role that women played in biblical times, based on the novel “The Red Tent.” $7. 2929 Washington Blvd., Marina del Rey. For more information, call (310) 578-6000.

Women’s American ORT: Noon. Gala with musical entertainment and prizes. $45. Lawry’s, 100 N. La Cienega Blvd., Beverly Hills. For reservations or more information, call (310) 652-2403.

WEDNESDAY/6

University of Judaism: 7:30 p.m. As part of the Conversations series, Rabbi Schulweis lectures on Judaism. $10. 15600 Mulholland Dr., Bel Air. For more information, call (310) 440-1246.

THURSDAY/7

Sephardic Mosaics: 7:30 p.m. Dr. Brenda Ness lectures on the Jews of India at a private home. For reservations or more information, call (818) 906-0541.

FRIDAY/8

Temple Emanuel: 9:30 a.m. Women’s Learning Circle, with Talmud discussion. 300 N. Clark Dr., Beverly Hills. For more information, call (310) 274-6388.

Temple Ner Tamid: 6 p.m. Service and potluck picnic. 10629 Lakewood Blvd., Downey. For more information, call (562) 861-9276.

Singles

SATURDAY/2

Jewish Single Parents & Singles Association: 7 p.m. Dinner at Marrakesh. 1976 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa. For reservations or more information, call (949) 631-4218.

SUNDAY/3

Elite Jewish Theatre Singles: 2 p.m. The play “Carousel!,” followed by a no-host dinner. $45. For reservations or more information, call (310) 203-1312.

New Age Singles (55+): 3 p.m. Miniature golf, followed by a no-host dinner. Sherman Oaks Castle Park, 4998 Sepulveda Blvd., Sherman Oaks. For more information, call (310) 839-3267.

L.A.’s Best Connection (18-35): Meet at Hardrock Cafe in Hollywood. For reservations or more information, call (323) 782-0435.

MONDAY/4

Project Next Step: 8 a.m.-9 a.m. Class on Topics in Jewish Law, including breakfast during every session. Through June 25. $25 (4 sessions). 9911 W. Pico Blvd., suite 102, Los Angeles. For reservations or more information, call (310) 552-4595 ext. 21.

TUESDAY/5

Bridge for Singles (59+): 7:30 p.m. Intermediate players meet at a private home in West Los Angeles. $4. 3416 Cabrillo Blvd., Los Angeles. For more information, call (310) 398-9649.

Aish HaTorah (25-40): 5:15 p.m. Gala with dinner in conjunction with the Aish HaTorah banquet, followed by an after-hours bash with live music and full bar. $35 (first-time banquet attendees); $60 (previous banquet attendees). Beverly Hilton Hotel, 9876 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. For reservations or more information, call (310) 247-7477.

WEDNESDAY/6

L’Chaim Entertainment (21+): 9:30 p.m. Party with Israeli music and Glatt kosher Israeli buffet, every Wednesday. $20. Beverly Hills Cuisine, 9025 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills. For reservations or more information, call (310) 289-4435.

Barnes & Noble: 7:30 p.m. Rabbi Schmuley Boteach, author of “Kosher Sex,” discusses his book, “Why Can’t I Fall In Love.” 16461 Ventura Blvd., Encino. For more information, call (818) 380-1636.

THURSDAY/7

Jewish Single Parents & Singles Association: 6:30 p.m. Meet at Diedrich coffee for a Laguna Beach art walk. 180 N. Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach. For more information, call (949) 493-4567

FRIDAY/8

Party Time Singles: 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Dinner dance with music by DJ Deon James and buffet dinner and dessert. $20. West End Raquet Club, 4343 Spencer St., Torrance. For more information, call (310) 372-6071.

J Activities (25-47): 7:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Mexican dinner dance by the sea. Members: Bring a friend in their 20’s-40’s and get gift. Casa Escobar Restaurant, 14160 Palawan Way, Los Angeles. For more information, call (310) 472-0016.

Friday Night Live (20’s-40’s): 7:30 p.m. Shabbat service led by Rabbi David Wolpe, followed by refreshments and Israeli dancing. Sinai Temple, 10400 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. For more information, call (310) 474-1518 ext. 3234.

UPCOMING

Israel Summer Singles Mission (25-40): Sun., July 1-Wed., July 11. Tour of Israel from the Mediterranean Sea to the Galilee mountains, including 5,000 years of Jewish culture and history. For reservations or more information, call (323) 761-8375.