Calendar Picks and Clicks: June 16–25, 2010

CALENDAR
for June 19–25

WED | JUNE 16

(Lecture)
Zoë Klein, senior rabbi at Temple Isaiah, speaks on “The Spiritual Jewish Perspective on Healthcare.” Journal Managing Editor Susan Freudenheim joins the discussion. Wed. 7-9 p.m. Free. BridgePoint, 220 N. Clark Drive, Beverly Hills. (310) 860-9234. bridgepointbeverlyhills.com.

THU | JUNE 17

(ART)
“Heroes of Haiti,” an exhibition by photojournalist Joe Shalmoni, follows Israel’s medical and rescue team in the aftermath of the Haiti earthquake. The one-day-only show features a lecture by Shalmoni as well as a presentation on the “Impact of Israel on Humanity” by Rabbi Ed Feinstein of Valley Beth Shalom and Pastor Kevin Dieckilman of Simi Valley Christian Church. Thu. 7:15 p.m. Free. Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 836-6140, ext. 130. standwithus.com.

(ISRAEL)
Considering making aliyah? The Jewish Agency’s “Build Your Future in Israel” expo provides practical information on Israel’s employment opportunities, higher education programs, housing options — including kibbutz living — and Hebrew-language learning programs. Thu. 7-10 p.m. Free. Jewish Federation, 6505 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. (323) 658-7302. jewishagency.org/naexpo.

(THEATER)
Desperate for cash to woo the non-Jewish girl of his dreams, a 21-year-old Chasid tries to rob a neighborhood barbershop that — unbeknownst to him — is a mob hangout, in “Angelos,” a new comedy by playwright Tony Perzow and director R.S. Bailey. A reception follows the opening-night performance. Thu. Through July 11. 8 p.m. (Thursday-Saturday), 5 p.m. (Sunday). $20-$25. Studio/Stage Theatre, 520 N. Western Ave., Los Angeles. (310) 807-4842. brownpapertickets.com/event/111323.

FRI | JUNE 18

(FILM)
Israeli director Dover Kosashvili (“Late Marriage”) follows two lovers’ controversial courtship in “Anton Chekhov’s The Duel,” an adaptation of the Russian author’s 1891 novella. Fri. Various times, Laemmle locations. $11 (general). (310) 478-1041. laemmle.com.

(SHABBAT)
Put out your bell-bottoms or leisure suit for That ’70s (Synaplex) Shabbat, where you can enjoy music, games and vignettes on key events from the decade that gave us disco. Fri. 5-10 p.m. $18 (members, adults), $12 (members, children), $20 (general, adults), $12 (general, children). Temple Beth David, 6100 Hefley St., Westminster. (714) 892-6623. templebethdavid.org.

SAT | JUNE 19

(ART)
Renowned sculptor George Segal only explored biblical themes five times during his prolific 50-year career. With “The Expulsion,” he offers a life-size depiction of Adam and Eve captured during their banishment from the Garden of Eden. Donald Lokuta’s photographs of Segal at work in his studio accompany the exhibit. Sat. Through Sept. 5. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Saturday-Sunday), noon-5 p.m. (Tuesday-Friday). $5 (children), $7 (seniors), $10 (general). Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 440-4500. skirball.org.

(MUSIC)
Cantors Ron Galperin, Lonee Frailich and Jay Frailich perform for Reform congregation Temple Akiba’s Three Cantors in Concert: An Evening Filled With Jewish Music. Sat. 8-10 p.m. $36. Temple Akiba, 5249 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City. (310) 398-5783. templeakiba.net.

(SHABBAT)
Birthright Israel NEXT continues to hold Shabbat services in the unlikeliest of settings throughout the city. Historic L.A.: The Getty Villa and Havdalah features a tour of the scenic museum grounds, dinner and a Havdalah service. Sat. 3-7 p.m. $5. Getty Villa, 17985 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu. (323) 330-9568. next.birthrightisrael.com.

MON | JUNE 21

(SOCIAL)
Come for happy hour, stay for a lecture on entrepreneurial baking and a discussion about the uneasy relationship between emotions and money management with “Financial Whisperer” Pegi Burdick, at Congregation Kehillat Ma’arav’s inaugural sisterhood meeting. Mon. 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Kehillat Ma’arav, 1715 21st St., Santa Monica. (310) 871-6440.

(SYMPOSIUM)
Learn the hip slang of “Israeli Speak,” the importance of “Respecting Our Pets,” the power of “Love, Love, Love” and much more at the inaugural event Jewlosophy, a joint project of LeDor VaDor and Jewish Scholars Program, which features a dozen workshops on Jewcentric approaches to contemporary topics. Mon. 7 p.m. For more information, call (310) 273-2400 or visit jewlosophy.com.

(STUDENTS)
Jonathan Davis, vice president of the Raphael Recanati International School in Herzliya, leads an informational session on opportunities for students to study in Israel and earn undergraduate degrees in business administration, psychology, government and communications, or master’s degrees in government or global management — all taught in English. Mon. 7-9 p.m. Free. Beverly Hilton, 9876 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills. (212) 213-5962. rris.idc.ac.il.

TUE | JUNE 22

(THEATER)
JDate and The Journal bring singles an “Enchanted Evening” to mix and mingle at Pinot Grill before a performance of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic World War II musical “South Pacific.” Tue. 6:30-8 p.m. (mixer), 8 p.m. show. $55-$80. Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand St., Los Angeles. (213) 972-4400. centertheatregroup.org.

THU | JUNE 24

(LECTURE)
“Power, Perception and Prejudice: A Conversation With Jane Elliot” features a lecture by the teacher, activist and creator of the “blue eyes-brown eyes” training exercise, which promoted ideals of tolerance and social equality during the civil rights era. A Q-and-A with Elliot follows. Thu. 7:30 p.m. $20. Museum of Tolerance, 9786 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 772-2505. museumoftolerance.com.

FRI | JUNE 25

(LECTURE)
Comedian, actress and author Sarah Silverman (“The Bedwetter: Stories of Courage, Redemption and Pee”) joins writer and KPCC personality Sandra Tsing Loh for a Writers Bloc discussion. Fri. 7:30 p.m. $20. Writers Guild Theatre, 135 S. Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills. writersblocpresents.com.

(FILM)
British Iranian comic Omid Djalili (“Sex and the City 2”) plays a Muslim who suffers an identify crisis after discovering his birth mother was Jewish in “The Infidel,” which screens for the Tribeca Film Festival’s inaugural showcase in Los Angeles. Fri. Through July 1. 7:30 p.m. $11. Laemmle Sunset 5, 8000 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. (310) 478-3836. laemmle.com