Saturday, June 4
Today, galerie yoramgil launches “introductions,” a three-month endeavor to present six new artists to the public. View the diverse works of painters Zeev Ben-Dor, Yuri Katz, Nona Orbach, Paul Abbott and Mary Leipziger, and the bronze sculptures of Immi Storrs in mini solo shows throughout the large gallery.
Through Sept. .5. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (Tues.-Sat.). 462 N. Robertson Blvd., West Hollywood. (310) 659-2641.
Sunday, June 5
Storyteller and actress Vicki Juditz is used to infusing heart and humor into difficult subjects like infertility and anti-Semitism. Today she performs her highly praised monologue, “Teshuva, Return,” for Child Survivors of the Holocaust in a private Beverlywood residence.
2 p.m. $25. For more information, call (310) 836-0779.
Monday, June 6
It’s a hodgepodge of celebrities and wannabes at tonight’s annual Vista Del Mar and Family Services’ Sports Sweepstakes Dinner. Comedian Paul Rodriguez and Olympian Mitch Gaylord co-emcee the event that includes an appearance by the Playboy Bunnies but not Hef himself. Tommy Lasorda will be honored, cocktails will be drunk and thousands of dollars will be raised for troubled and at-risk youth. Drop a cool 1K to do your part.
5:30 p.m. $1,000. Beverly Hills Hotel, 9641 Sunset Blvd., Beverly Hills. R.S.V.P., (310) 836-1223, ext. 225.
Tuesday, June 7
Israeli group Mashina has had a long and, sometimes, rocky past. But the band is now back together, touring to promote their 12th album. For the first time in a long time, they’re back in Los Angeles for one night only. Catch them tonight at the Avalon while you can.
8 p.m. (310) 273-2824. Thursday, June 9 Laughing for charity sounds like a pretty good deal. Tonight, StandWithUs and Pups for Peace co-sponsor “LaughWithUs,” a comedy night featuring funnymen Wayne Federman (“Legally Blonde,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm”), Lenny Schmidt (“Joe Dirt”) and plenty of others. Proceeds will help send comedians to Israel for comic relief and also benefit Israeli charities. 7:30 p.m. $75 (includes 2 drinks). Improv Theater, 8162 Melrose Ave., Hollywood. R.S.V.P., (310) 836-6140. Jason Alexander becomes the latest star to try his hand at children’s book writing with his new release “Dad, Are You the Tooth Fairy?” (Which would perhaps be better titled, “Dad, Since When Are You a Writer?”) Still, we’ll grant you Alexander’s a pretty funny guy, and you can size up his literary talents for yourself tonight. He reads from his book and signs it at Barnes and Noble at the Grove. 7:30 p.m. 189 Grove Drive, Los Angeles. (323) 525-2070 Friday, June 10 Author Maggie Anton does the book tour circuit in Los Angeles this week, promoting her new work of historical fiction, “Rashi’s Daughters.” The book explores the stories of Jewish scholar Rashi’s daughters, who, unlike his sons, were largely ignored. She appears at the Jewish Community Library of Los Angeles on June 8, and as scholar-in-residence at Shomrei Torah Synagogue in West Hills this weekend. Jewish Community Library: (323) 761-8644. Shomrei Torah: (818) 346-0811. Notable people and events in the Jewish LA community. Looking at Moses’s full “resume,” there are many other reasons to disqualify him as a leader of the Jews. Even as he continues to heal, he has taken on a public role few could imagine enduring — speaking openly about his captivity and using his voice to press for the release of those being held. The iconic show includes great performances by actors who are Jewish or of Jewish descent, including Noah Schnapp, Winona Ryder, Finn Wolfhard, Brett Gelman and Paul Reiser. She stars in Josh Safdie’s film “Marty Supreme” as Rachel Mizler, a married Jewish woman who has an affair with her childhood friend Marty. A Festschrift — a celebration of the intellectual achievements of a senior scholar in the form of essays by colleagues, students and mentees — marks a momentous moment of recognition. Asking yourself four questions can help you navigate real conversations this year. Lost on or in the days after the shootings at Bondi Beach were some of our most valuable and loved people. When I came along, my parents agreed on my name but not on the spelling… Here is Marty Mauser, the antithesis of weak and helpless. Mauser has shown up to rescue the Jewish mojo. His moxie and swagger will come to define the Jewish story after the nightmare of all nightmares. I like being a part of the coffee-drinking American majority. But I love and deeply cherish my minority religious status here, and throughout the world, except for when I am in Israel. One moment of attention was enough to liberate our people. Perhaps it’s enough to liberate ourselves. Howls about Venezuela and silence over Iran. What led us to such a dogmatic creed at odds with humanity? This dish is so very simple to make, always delicious and extremely comforting. January is Veganuary, a time where people are encouraged to try out a vegan diet; perfect for those healthy eating New Years’ resolutions. The United States did not kidnap a poet or a dissident. It apprehended an indicted narco-state leader whose government functioned as a criminal enterprise and provided safe haven to sworn enemies of the United States and its allies. Two weeks ago, in a surprise move, Israel announced its recognition of Somaliland. 
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