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December 5-11, 2009

Steven Spielberg receives the Anti-Defamation League’s top honor — America’s Democratic Legacy Award — presented by ADL National Director Abraham H. Foxman at the organization’s annual dinner celebration. Spielberg joins the ranks of previous recipients, including former presidents Ronald Reagan, John F. Kennedy and Dwight Eisenhower, Colin Powell, Eleanor Roosevelt, Justice Earl Warren, Cardinal John O’Conner and others. “American Idol” finalist Adam Lambert sings the U.S. national anthem and Israeli singer-songwriter Noa Dori sings the Israeli national anthem. Wed. 6:30 p.m. $500. Beverly Hilton Hotel, 9876 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills. (310) 446-4263. adl.org/spielberg.
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December 4, 2009

SAT | DECEMBER 5

(CHANUKAH)
The Jewish Federation’s Young Leadership Division pairs two holiday staples at its Chanukah party, Vodka Latka. Bring at least eight non-perishables to enter the prize drawing, and enjoy a latka bar, desserts, DJ and dancing. Sat. 8 p.m. $26 (presale), $35 (at the door). The Spanish Kitchen, 826 N. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles. {encode=”yld@jewishla.org” title=”yld@jewishla.org”}. ” title=”jconnectla.com”>jconnectla.com.

(CHANUKAH)
As part of the Skirball’s continued focus on Jewish life in Latin America, Fiesta Hanukkah is a family festival with Latin Jewish music by Klezmer Juice and Mariachi Guadalajara, art workshops, acrobatic storytelling by Karen Golden and Kinetic Theory and holiday food favorites with a Latin flair. Families can also take the Lights of Hanukkah Family Tour. Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free (members and children under 12), $7-$10. Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 440-4500. ” title=”wcce.ajula.edu”>wcce.ajula.edu.

(FAMILY)
Mama Doni & the Mama Doni Band brings its funky music with a Jewish twist to Los Angeles for an all-ages family Chanukah show. The band performs indie rock for kids with a Jewish message and a sense of humor. This show features new songs from the band’s upcoming release, “Chanukah Fever,” including pop songs, a hip-hop dance tune and an island-style number featuring a steel drum. Sun. 11:30 a.m. $10 (children), $18 (adults). Adat Shalom, 3030 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 475-4985. ” title=”wcce.ajula.edu”>wcce.ajula.edu.

WED | DECEMBER 9

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(CHANUKAH)
“Party with a purpose” is all the rage and the W Group of Stephen S. Wise Temple is on trend. Its Chanukah bash is a fundraiser for Jewish World Watch, an organization dedicated to eradicating genocide and human injustices. Candy-themed cocktails sweeten the deal. Wed. 8:30 p.m. $15. Coco de Ville, 755 N. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles. {encode=”wgroup@wisela.org” title=”wgroup@wisela.org”}. 

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Edythe and Eli Broad, Anne and Kirk Douglas and Richard Ziman co-chair a celebration in honor of Zubin Mehta’s 40th year as music director of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra. Pianist Yefim Bronfman performs at the event, which is followed by a post-concert supper celebration. Wed. 7 p.m. Call for ticket prices. The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage, 1310 11th St., Santa Monica. (212) 697-2949. {encode=”events@afipo.org” title=”events@afipo.org”}.

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