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.
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.
The second annual Israel Conference, billed as a showcase of “incredible technology, amazing companies … from the shores of the Mediterranean to the shores of the Pacific,” drew a crowd of approximately 650 people to the Luxe Hotel in Bel Air on June 3.
The second annual Israel Conference, billed as a showcase of “incredible technology, amazing companies … from the shores of the Mediterranean to the shores of the Pacific,” drew a crowd of approximately 650 people to the Luxe Hotel in Bel Air on June 3.