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Tribe Calendar: November 2010

Welcome in the new week, then become a chocolate connoisseur as local chocolatier Tifa discusses the history of cacao and chocolate, and offers samples. 6:30 p.m. (Havdalah), 7 p.m. (chocolate tasting, wine, tea and coffee). $20. Sponsored by Temple Adat Elohim Sisterhood, 2420 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. RSVP to (818) 879-1612 by Nov. 7. adatelohim.org.
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Monday, November 1

Handwriting Analysis With a Kabbalistic Twist
Discover hidden secrets in your handwriting and reveal the underlying motivations of your soul with graphologist Yaakov Rosenthal. 8 p.m. $12 (in advance), $15 (at the door). 30345 Canwood St., Agoura Hills. (818) 991-0991. ” title=”adl.org” target=”_blank”>adl.org.


Sunday, November 7

Global Day of Jewish Learning —  Los Angeles
Study Talmud, take a nature walk, and enjoy a meaningful day of learning and play for the whole family at Camp JCA Shalom. In celebration of the completion of Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz’s 45-year project to write his talmudic commentary, presenters will offer programs for all ages, from toddlers to serious talmudic scholars. Sponsored by LimmudLA and The Board of Rabbis of Southern California. 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. $18 (adults), $15 (children 5-15), free (children 5 and younger); $60 (family pass for four or more). Shalom Institute, 34342 Mulholland Highway, Malibu. ” title=”templebethtorah.com” target=”_blank”>templebethtorah.com.

Community-wide Teach-In on Israel
A day of learning and food, with several speakers, including former NPR Jerusalem correspondent Linda Gradstein (a joint presentation with Congregation B’nai B’rith’s Sunday Morning Live series); Marc Dollinger, chair of Jewish studies at San Francisco State University; and Israeli Consul General Jacob Dayan. Breakout sessions on Iran, President Obama, green tech in Israel and more. Wine and cheese reception with music by Kalinka. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Santa Barbara Hillel, 781 Embarcadero del Mar, Isla Vista. {encode=”richcain@gmail.com” title=”richcain@gmail.com”}. ” title=”jgscv.org” target=”_blank”>jgscv.org.


Tuesday, November 9

Kristallnacht Commemoration
Congregation B’nai B’rith, the Rev. Aaron McEmrys and the Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara choir commemorate the Night of Broken Glass by recalling the Rev. Dietrich Bonhoeffer, one of the few church leaders in Germany who stood up to Hitler. 7 p.m. Free. Congregation B’nai B’rith, 1000 San Antonio Creek Road, Santa Barbara. (805) 964-7869. ” title=”stsonline.org” target=”_blank”>stsonline.org.


Saturday, November 13

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Wednesday, November 17

27th Annual ADL/El Caballero Golf Tournament
Join the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and the El Caballero Country Club for early express nine-hole or regular tournament play, golf clinic, barbecue lunch, silent and live auction, cocktails and dinner. Proceeds support programs and services of ADL’s Pacific Southwest Region. Co-sponsored by the Anti-Defamation League and El Caballero Country Club. 7 a.m.-8 p.m. El Caballero Country Club, 18300 Tarzana Drive, Tarzana. (310) 446-4267. ” title=”tasnorthridge.org” target=”_blank”>tasnorthridge.org.


Thursday, November 25

19th of Kislev Celebrationand Thanksgiving Dinner
Join Rabbi Moshe and Matty Bryski for an evening of Thanksgiving and dining. This year, Thanksgiving coincides with the Chasidic Holiday of the 19th of Kislev. For singles, couples and families. 8 p.m. $30 (adult), $20 (child). Agoura Kosher Deli, 30313 Canwood Road, Agoura Hills. (818) 991-0991.

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