Calendar Orange County

Temple Beth Israel: Sun., Dec. 16, 9:45 a.m. “Heroes, Victims and Villains: The American Jewish Novel” lecture as part of the Sundays in the Library series. 3033 N. Towne Ave., Pomona. For more information, call (909) 626-4740.

Jewish National Fund: Sun., Dec. 16, 11 a.m. Champagne brunch celebrating JNF’s 100th anniversary with Hal Linden. $36 or $100. 10821 Vida Drive, Villa Park. For reservations or more information, call (714) 957-4540.

Congregation Ner Tamid of South Bay: Thurs., Dec. 20, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Lunch Bunch program presents “The Jews of Warsaw,” a documentary film. $8 (in advance); $12 (at the door). 5721 Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes. For more information, call (310) 377-6986.

Contemporary Jewish Affairs Institute: Sun., Dec. 23-Mon., Dec. 31. Undergraduate trip to Israel. For reservations or more information, call (212) 284-6587.

Bowers Museum of Cultural Art: The exhibit, “The Holy Land: David Roberts, Dead Sea Scrolls, House of David Inscription,” is available for viewing through Jan. 9, 2002. Gallery hours: Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat. and Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $10-$16. 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana. For an appointment or more information, call (714) 567-3600.

Irvine Fine Arts Center: “All Media 2001” art exhibit presenting the works of various talented Jewish artists. Gallery hours: Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Sun., 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Through Jan. 6, 2002. 14321 Yale Ave., Irvine. For more information, call (949) 724-6880.

Hillel Foundation of Orange County: Sat., Jan. 5, 8 p.m.-midnight. Annual Casino Night featuring a silent auction. Live entertainment and refreshments included. $11-$21. 250 E. Baker St., Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 433-2478 ext. 251.

Women’s American ORT: Tues., Jan. 8, 10 a.m. The Fullerton/North Orange County Chapter meets for games and catered lunch. $12. Temple B’nai Tikvah, 1600 N. Acacia, Fullerton. For reservations or more information, call (714) 738-1987.

Temple Beth El: Fri., Jan.11-Sun., Jan. 13, scholar-in-residence program presents “Art and Soul” by artist Ruth Weisberg. 1435 W. Seventh St., San Pedro. For more information, call (310) 833-2467.

The Los Angeles Philharmonic: Fri., Jan., 11. 1 p.m. Opera performance of Schoenberg’s “Pelleas and Melisande.” 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. For reservations or more information, call (323) 850-2000.

Alpert JCC: Sun., Jan. 13, 2002, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Opening reception for David Smira’s exhibit, “Celebrations.” Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 6 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri., 6 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat., 1 p.m.-6 p.m. and Sun., 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Through Jan. 28. 3801 E. Willow St., Long Beach For more information, call (562) 426-7601.