Orange County Calendar

Alpert JCC: Sun., Sept. 30, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Opening reception for Austrian artist Armand Vallee’s exhibit. Exhibit on display through Oct. 12. 3801 E. Willow St., Long Beach. For more information, call (562) 426-7601.

Alpert JCC: Sun., Sept. 30. 7 p.m. Ensemble music performance featuring pianist Michelle Alpert, violinist Dimitri Olevsky, vocalist Elisa Kaufman and clarinetist Joshua Waltzman. $15 (adults);

$8 (children and students).

3801 E. Willow St., Long Beach. For more information,

call (562) 426-7601 ext. 1024.

Temple Ner Tamid of Downey: Mon., Oct. 1, 6 p.m. Dairy potluck dinner and Sukkot service. Also: Tues., Oct. 2, 9:45 a.m. Ezra Center features political speakers; and Tues., Oct. 16, 9:45 a.m. "The Islamic Faith," lecture examining the major rules of the faith. 10629 Lakewood Blvd. For more information, call (562) 861-9276.

Congregation B’nai Tzedek Sisterhood: Thurs., Oct. 4, 7 p.m.-8 p.m. "Introduction to Fitness" class begins, with lectures and workouts. $20 (four sessions). 9669 Talbert Ave., Fountain Valley. For registration or more information, call (714) 374-1950.

Chapman’s Rodgers Center for Holocaust Education: Thurs., Oct. 4, 7 p.m. "Memories of a Righteous Rescuer," lecture by Dr. Justus Rosenberg, the youngest member of the Varian Fry Rescue Team. For more information, call (714) 628-7377.

Congregation Ner Tamid of South Bay: Fri., Oct. 5, 7:15 p.m. Dinner and presentation, "From Israel’s Point of View." $18. 5721 Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes. For more information, call (310) 377-6986.

The Bowers Museum of Cultural Art: Oct. 6-Jan. 9, "The Holy Land: David Roberts, Dead Sea Scrolls, House of David Inscription." (See page 19)

Jewish Federation of Orange County: Sun., Oct. 7, 7 p.m. Sukkot celebration with refreshments. 250 E. Baker St., Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 755-5555.

University Synagogue: Wed., Oct. 10, Noon-1:30 p.m. "Jewish Ethics from the Talmudic and Hasidic Traditions," lecture as part of the Lunch and Learn program. 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine. For reservations or more information, call (949) 553-3535.

Orange County Performing Arts Center: Sun., Oct. 7, Noon-3 p.m. Annual Broadway Season Seat Sale, a chance for the public to purchase seats for the Bank of America Broadway Series featuring eight musicals. "Swing!" performs from Nov. 27-Dec. 2. 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. For reservations or more information, call

(714) 556-8984.

Alpert JCC: Wed., Oct. 10, 7:30 p.m. "Are Jews Becoming More Like Americans or Are They Still Distinctive?" lecture by Professor Bruce Phillips. 3801 E. Willow St., Long Beach. For more information, call (562) 985-4423.

Jewish National Fund: Sun., Oct. 14, 5 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Private docent tour of the exhibit "The Holy Land: David Roberts, Dead Sea Scrolls, House of David Inscription," with a cocktail reception at the Bowers Museum. $72 (patrons); $108 (sponsors); $144 (benefactors). All proceeds go towards water projects in Israel. For reservations or more information, call (714) 957-4540.

Temple Beth Ohr: Sun., Oct. 21, 4 p.m. "What is Modern Orthodox Judaism?" Lecture and discussion led by Rabbi Yosef Kanefsky of B’nai David-Judea Congregation in Los Angeles. 15721 Rosecrans Ave., La Mirada. For more information, call (714) 374-1950.

Jewish Federation of Orange County: Sun, Oct. 28, 3 p.m.-5 p.m. Meeting to honor Rabbi Joel and Aviva Schwab at a private home. For more information, call (310) 540-2631.