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Ryan Torok

Holocaust Remembrance Project Celebrates Student Essays, Awards Scholarships

July 21, 2010

On July 15, the charitable arm of the international law firm Holland & Knight held an awards dinner for its annual Holocaust Remembrance Project essay contest at the Skirball Cultural Center, the program’s first culmination in Los Angeles in its 16-year history. The dinner celebrated essay submissions of 10 teens from across the country, nine of them recent high school graduates and one who will be a senior this fall.

Calendar Picks and Clicks: July 17-23, 2010

July 13, 2010

thursday pick\n\n(MUSIC) \n\nHungarian Romani folk artists Parno Graszt — an eight-piece ensemble with strings, good vibes and innovative instruments (trash cans included) — rock the Skirball Cultural Center’s courtyard, kicking off the museum’s “Sunset Concert Series” highlighting global sounds. Thu. 8 p.m. Free. 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 440-4500. skirball.org.

Calendar Picks and Clicks: July 8-16, 2010

July 7, 2010

“Jewtopia,” the successful off-Broadway production, returns to Los Angeles. The comedic tale, newly updated by Bryan Fogel and Sam Wolfson, follows two 30-year-old single guys — one Jewish and hopelessly inept in love, the other a gentile seeking a Jewish woman so, absurdly, he’ll never have to decide anything for himself again. After meeting at a singles mixer, the two form a pact to help each other. Sat. Through Aug. 22. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sat. 3 p.m., Sun. 3:30 p.m. $39.50-$49.50. Greenway Court Theater, 544 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles. (800) 595-4849. jewtopiaplay.com.

Rubashkin: L.A. Rally Protests 27-Year Sentence

June 22, 2010

The announcement this week that Sholom Rubashkin had been sentenced to 27 years in prison for fraud prompted the Los Angeles Orthodox community to rally together Monday evening in support of Rubashkin, his family and the expected legal appeal of what many feel is a disproportionate punishment for a white-collar crime.

Rabbis, Other Faith Leaders and Non-clergy ‘Fast for Gaza’

June 22, 2010

One day each month, members of Ta’anit Tzedek — Jewish Fast for Gaza — a self-described “ad-hoc” initiative of over 100 rabbis and other faith leaders from all over the United States, refrain from eating or drinking anything except water. They hope to raise awareness of Israel’s blockade of Gaza, which they consider unsustainable, especially in light of the recent flotilla crisis.

Calendar Picks and Clicks for June 24–July 2, 2010

June 22, 2010

London-based singer-songwriter and alt-comedian Earl Okin, a veteran solo act with a cult fan base, brings his one-man music-comedy shtick to Los Angeles. Thu. 7:30 p.m. $25. Fields Pianos Recital Hall, 12121 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 476-6735.

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