Calendar & Singles

Calendar

SATURDAY/15

Kol Tikvah Temple: 9 p.m. Selichot service with coffee and dessert. 20400 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills. For more information, call (818) 348-0670.

Book Bound: 8 p.m. “Photography and the Provocation of Postmemories of the Holocaust,” discussion by art historian and cultural theorist Dr. Andrea Liss regarding the photographing of concentration camp victims. 1545 Echo Park Ave., Los Angeles. For more information, call (213) 481-0802.

USC Alumni Park Campus: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Family Youth Festival themed “Victory Over Violence” and featuring live performances, a peace rally, educational exhibits, workshops and food. For more information, call (323) 938-8255.

SUNDAY/16

The Workmen’s Circle: 2 p.m. “Anti-Semitism, the Hollywood Left and the Blacklist,” symposium with historian Paul Buhle and screenwriters Norma Barzman and Bobby Lees. Free (with purchase of Paul Buhle’s book); $5 (members); $8 (nonmembers). 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., Los Angeles. For more information, call (310) 552-2007.

Southern California Association of B’nai Brith Youth Alumni: 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Reunion of BBYO, BBG and AZA members with a wine and cheese reception at a private home in Santa Monica. For reservations or more information, call (310) 394-8368.

Temple Emanu El: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday Judaism classes start. Through May 2002. 1302 N. Glenoaks Blvd., Burbank. For registration or more information, call (818) 562-6644.

Suicide Prevention Center: 8 a.m. 5K/10K Run at Westchester Parkway to benefit the center, with grand marshall Dan Butler from “Frasier.” For more information, call (310) 751-5373.

Temple Menorah: 10 a.m. “Coffee on the Patio” open house event. 1101 Camino Real, Redondo Beach. For more information, call (310) 316-8444.

MONDAY/17

Please check jewishjournal.com’s Congregational Directory for a countywide listing of synagogues and temples.

Beth Chayim Chadashim: 8 p.m. Erev Rosh Hashana services. Through Wednesday. For pricing or more information, call (310) 931-7023.

Congregation Kol Ami: 8 p.m. Erev Rosh Hashana services. Through Wed., Sept. 18. Temple Akiba, 5249 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City. Children’s services available. For tickets or more information, call (310) 248-6320.

Shomrei Torah Synagogue: 6 p.m. Erev Rosh Hashana “Apples and Honey” services for families with pre-schoolers and primary grade school children. 7353 Valley Circle Blvd., West Hills. For more information, call (818) 346-0811.

Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center: Evening Rosh Hashana services. Through Wed., Sept. 19. 1434 N. Altadena Drive, Pasadena. For more information, call (626) 798-1161.

Beth Shir Shalom Synagogue: Metivta Rosh Hashana services. Through Wed., Sept. 19. Children’s services available. For tickets or more information, call (310) 477-5370.

Los Angeles World Affairs Council: Noon. Lecture at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, led by foreign minister of Poland and Holocaust survivor Wladyslaw Bartoszewski regarding Poland’s present economic and political situation. $34 (members); $44 (guests). For reservations or more information, call (213) 628-2333.

West Valley JCC: 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. “Advice for Aching Joints,” lecture as part of the Doctor Is In program every Monday. Free (members); $4 (nonmembers). 22622 Vanowen St., West Hills. For more information, call (818) 464-3300.

TUESDAY/18

The Valley Congregation for Humanistic Judaism: 5 p.m. Rosh Hashana services. $10 (members); $35 (nonmembers). The Onion, 9550 Haskell Ave., North Hills. For reservations or more information, call (818) 623-7363.

The Workmen’s Circle: 1 p.m. Jewish New Year program. $5 (members); $8 (nonmembers); free (children under 12). 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., Los Angeles. For reservations or more information, call (310) 552-2007.

Barnes & Noble: 7:30 p.m. Mark Burnett, executive producer of “Survivor,” discusses and signs his book “Dare to Succeed: How to Survive and Thrive in the Game of Life.” 1201 Third St. Promenade, Santa Monica. For more information, call (310) 260-9110.

WEDNESDAY/19

Temple Beth Torah: 4 p.m. Children’s Story Circle led by Rabbi Sheryl Nosan in honor of Rosh Hashana. 16651 Rinaldi St., Granada Hills. For more information, call (818) 831-0835.

THURSDAY/20

Light the Night: 5:30 p.m. Walk for cancer patients through Century City. Century Plaza Towers, 2029 Century Park East, Century City.

Rishon B’nai Brith: 7 p.m. A performance by singer Arlene Simone kicks off a general meeting. Temple Judea, 5429 Lindley Ave., Tarzana. For more information, call (818) 990-1473.

Westside JCC: 10 a.m.-noon. “Fighting Cancer With Your Fork,” lecture as part of the Blue Shield Health Education series. 5870 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles. For more information, call (323) 938-2531 ext. 2225.

FRIDAY/21

The Vagabond Players of Ventura County: 8 p.m. Opening of the play “L’Chaim – to Life,” about an elderly widower and his children. Through Oct. 14. $12 (general admission); $10 (seniors and students). Backlot Theater, 1408 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. For tickets or more information, call (805) 497-8606.

Skirball Cultural Center: 8 p.m. Musical performance Shweta Jhaveri as part of the Voices concert series. $15 (students); $18 (members); $21 (nonmembers). 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. For more information, call (323) 655-8587.

Kehillat Kharakim: 6:30 p.m. Egalitarian Shabbat services and dinner with Torah drama and table songs. For more information, call (323) 934-2925.

UPCOMING

Women’s Alliance for Israel: Sun., Sept. 23, 11:30 a.m. Brunch at a private home to honor outgoing president Sarita Spiwak, featuring Sen. Gordon Smith of Oregon. $18. For more information, call (310) 281-4711 by Sept. 18.

Beverly Hills Bar Association: Sat., Sept. 22, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. “Citizen’s Law School,” legal discussion on rights pertaining to divorce and family, land ownership and rental and estate planning. Roxbury Community Center, 471 S. Roxbury Drive, Beverly Hills. For more information, call (310) 553-6644.

University of Judaism: Jan. 14, 7:30 p.m. Former president of the United States Bill Clinton kicks off the 2002 Public Lecture series featuring former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, political consultant James Carville and former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak. $180 (four-part series). For tickets or more information, call (310) 440-1244.

Singles

SATURDAY/15

Singles Helping Others: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. or 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Help with registration and prizes at the Rock ‘n’ Bowl. Studio Center Bowl, 12655 Ventura Blvd., Studio City. For more information, call (818) 345-8802.

Palos Verdes Singles: 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Party at a private home with live entertainment, catered buffet dinner, dancing and a bar. $25. For reservations or more information, call (310) 372-6071.

Jewish Singles Meeting Place (30s & 40s): 7 p.m. Karaoke and dinner at El Torito in Northridge. For reservations or more information, call (818) 705-8213.

Southern California Social Guide: 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Cocktail and dance party aboard the Queen Mary with music by a live band, appetizers, dessert and bar. $20. 1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach. For more information, call (323) 656-7777.

SUNDAY/16

Stephen S. Wise Temple: 11 a.m. Author Shelley Hess’s “Pucker Power,” a discussion on kissing. A champagne reception and brunch will follow. $12 (members); $16 (guests). For reservations or more information, call (818) 995-3455.

Westwood Kehilla: “Getting High on the Holidays,” discussion on how to make the Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur services more meaningful. 10523 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles. For more information, call (310) 441-5289.

Business & Professional Singles: 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Dance party with music by the Johnny Vana Trio, pasta buffet and bar. $13 (members); $16 (guests). Radisson Valley Hotel, 4th Floor Ballroom, 15433 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks. For reservations or more information, call (818) 761-0179.

New Age Singles (55+): Miniature golf at Sherman Oaks Castle Park. Dinner to follow. $4 (golf fee). For more information, call (310) 839-3267. Also: Fri., 5:30 p.m. Shabbat dinner at Froman’s Deli and musical service. For reservations or more information, call (310) 838-7459.

MONDAY/17

Aish Speed Dating: Rosh Hashana services. For location, ticket prices or more information, call (310) 278-8672.

Jewish Single Parents & Singles Association (30s – 50s): High Holy Day services exclusively for singles. Through Wed., Sept. 18. Jewish Community Center, 250 E. Baker St., Costa Mesa. For tickets or more information, call (714) 755-0340 ext. 115.

TUESDAY/18

The Laugh Factory: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Reform Rosh Hashana services with Rabbi Robert Jacobs. Kiddush will follow. 8001 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. For reservations or more information, call (323) 656-1336.

WEDNESDAY/19

Helkeinu Foundation (20-40): Insightful lecture series on self improvement by Rabbi Shlomo Goldberg. $10. For more information, call (310) 785-0440.

THURSDAY/20

Conversations!: 7:30 p.m. Discussion with a guest speaker and food and drinks, every Thursday. $15. For reservations or more information, call (310) 315-1078.

FRIDAY/21

Aaron’s Tent Group Shabbos Experience (20-30s): 7 p.m. Shabbat dinner, service and party. $10. For reservations or more information, call (310) 247-7474.

UPCOMING

Westwood Kehilla: Sun., Sept. 23, 8 p.m.-9:15 p.m. “The Whole Truth,” video presentation with Rabbi Peysach Krohn regarding the importance of integrity in the workplace in honor of Yom Kippur. 10523 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles. For reservations or more information, call (310) 441-5289.

L.A.’s Best Connection: Sun., Oct. 7, 1 p.m. Meet at Starbucks on La Cienega and Beverly to attend a Rhythm and Blues club with jazz music. For reservations or more information, call (323) 782-0435.

Premier Vacations Ltd.,: Nov. 9-18. Trip to Italy, Florence, Siena and Rome. For more information, call (800) 444-9250.

Jewish Singles Supercruise: Feb. 24, 2002. Seven day cruise trip departing from San Juan, Puerto Rico aboard the Sea Princess. The tour includes Trinidad, Barbados, Antigua, Tortola and St. Thomas. For booking or more information, call (636) 532-5515 ext. 114.

MONDAY/2

Singles Helping Others: 7 p.m. General meeting to plan events and activities. For more information, call (323) 769-1307.

Israeli Folk Dancing: 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Dance session with Israel Yakovee. Also: Lessons every Thursday with Michelle. $6. 2244 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles. For more information, call (800) 750-5432.

TUESDAY/3

Singles Helping Others: 7:30 p.m. Fourth of July celebration at the Hollywood Bowl, with fireworks. $18. For reservations or more information, call (323) 851-9070.

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

Jewish Association of Single Professionals (25-55): 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Independence dance party with appetizers, dessert and no-host bar. $20. Lush, 2020 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica. For more information, call (323) 656-7777.

Social Circle (35-59): 8 p.m. Blue Jeans Bash with a live Oldies band, dancing, food and drinks. $20 (members); $25 (nonmembers). Stephen S. Wise Temple, 15500 Stephen S. Wise Dr., Los Angeles. For more information, call (310) 476-8561.

Stu & Lew Productions (21-39): 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Fourth annual Summer Blowout dance party. $20 House of Blues, 8430 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles. For tickets or more information, call (310) 364-2301.

WEDNESDAY/4

L’Chaim Entertainment (21+): 9:30 p.m. Party with singers and a DJ playing international, salsa, Middle Eastern and hip-hop music. $10. Dinner available with reservations. Beverly Hills Cuisine, 9025 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills. For more information, call (310) 289-4435.

Nexus (21-39): 2 p.m. Independence Day potluck picnic, with volleyball, canoeing, barbeque and fireworks at North Lake, Woodbridge, Irvine. For more information, call (714) 974-2279.

Jewish Singles Meeting Place (30’s-40’s): 5 p.m. Barbeque party at a private home in celebration of the 4th of July. For reservations or more information, call (818) 780-4809.

New Age Singles (55+): 2 p.m. Fourth of July potluck pool party. $3 (if accompanied by food); $10 (without food). For members only. For reservations or more information, call (310) 473-1391.

Jewish Single Parents & Singles Association: 3 p.m. Picnic with games and fireworks. Yorba Linda Middle School, 4845 Casa Loma Ave., Yorba Linda. For more information, call (909) 262-1788.

THURSDAY/5

Conversations!: 7:30 p.m. Guest speaker leads discussions with food and drinks, every Thursday. $15. For reservations or more information, call (310) 315-1078.

FRIDAY/6

New Age Singles (55+): 6:30 p.m. No-host dinner, followed by Shabbat services at Adat Shalom Temple. For reservations or more information, call (310) 854-0358.

UPCOMING

Palos Verdes Singles (35+): Sat., July 7, 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Dance party with dinner at a private home. $25. For reservations or more information, call (310) 372-6071.

New Start (30-75): Sun., Aug. 5. “A Romantic Evening With the Gatsbys,” event with food and drinks. For more information, call (310) 478-3137.