Calendar
SATURDAY/5
Temple Emanuel: 9:15 a.m. Tot Shabbat service followed by food. 8844 Burton Way, Beverly Hills. For more information, call (310) 274-6388
SUNDAY/6
Creative Arts Temple: 4 p.m. Performances by comedians Norm Crosby, Fyvush Finkel and Dave Barry and Broadway actor Mike Burstyn. $25-$35. Cal State University Northridge, 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge. For tickets or more information, call (323) 656-6685.
MONDAY/7
UCLA Hillel: 7:30 p.m. “Zionism and Palestinian Nationalism: A tale of two narratives,” lecture by Dr. Adam Rubin and Dr. Najwa Al Quattan. $12. 900 Hilgard Ave., Los Angeles. For more information, call (310) 208-3081. ext. 240.
TUESDAY/8
Jewish Family Service of Orange County: 7 p.m. Support group for young women discussing life changes, body images, anxiety, family, relationships, intimacy and sexuality. 250 E. Baker Street, suite G, Costa Mesa. For registration or more information, call (714) 445-4950 ext. 114.
WEDNESDAY/9
Kollel Valley Jewish Learning Center: 8:15 p.m. First of five sessions of the Hebrew reading crash course for Jews who have little or no background in Hebrew, including lessons on the Hebrew alphabet and reading Hebrew. Free. 12800 Chandler Blvd., Valley Village. For registration or more information, call (818) 760-3245.
THURSDAY/10
Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center: 11 a.m.-12:30 a.m. Tour of the Norton Simon Museum including the exhibit, “Tulip Mania.” $8 (members); $9 (nonmembers). 1434 N. Altadena Drive, Pasadena. For reservations or more information, call (626) 798-1161.
FRIDAY/11
Yeshiva of Los Angeles: 5:50 p.m. Services followed by “The Jew in the Workplace,” dinner and lecture by Rabbi Herschel Schachter. Congregation Beth Jacob, 9030 Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles. For more information, call (310) 229-0958.
Singles
SATURDAY/5
Jewish Single Parents and Singles Association: 6:30 p.m. Dinner at a Mexican restaurant. Plaza Garibaldi Mexican Restaurant, 500 N. Brookhurst Street, Anaheim. For reservations or more information, call (714) 517-6581.
Jewish Association of Single Professionals: 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Cinco De Mayo karaoke dance party, including appetizers, no host bar and dessert. $20. Brasserie des Artistes Restaurant, 8300 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills. For more information, call (323) 656-7777.
Elite Jewish Theatre Singles: 8 p.m. Going to see the play “Pillow Talk.” $17. For reservations or more information, call (310) 203-1312.
SUNDAY/6
L.A.’s Best Connection: 1 p.m. Bagel nosh and social at the Farmer’s Market, followed by a movie. $7.50. For reservations, directions or more information, call (323) 782-0435.
The Business and Professional Singles: 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Gala dinner dance with pasta buffet, no host bar and dance music by the Johnny Vana trio. $13 (members); $16 (guests). The Radisson Valley Hotel, 15433 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks. For more information, call (818) 761-0179.
Jewish Association of Single Professionals: 7:30 p.m.-midnight Cocktail party and dance with Jimmy McConnell’s 18 piece orchestra, appetizers, dessert and a no host bar. $15. Pasion Dance Club, 12215 Ventura Blvd., Studio City. For more information, call (323) 656-7777.
Westwood Jewish Singles (45+): 8 p.m. Coffee, cake and conversation, discussion group every Sunday. Also meets Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. $8. For location or more information, call (310) 444-8986.
MONDAY/7
Singles Helping Others: 7 p.m. General meeting to discuss new events and socialize. 13130 Burbank Blvd., Van Nuys. For more information, call (323) 769-1307.
TUESDAY/8
Divorce Support Group: 4 p.m.-5:30 p.m. or 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Discussion and support group for divorced individuals every Tuesday. 1110 Ohio Ave., suite 202, West Los Angeles. For more information, call (310) 281-8476.
The Learning Annex: 6:30 p.m-9:30 p.m. Class with Shari Mendelsohn teaching dating skills, including what men and women want from the opposite sex and how to attract the opposite sex. $29-$49. For location, reservations or more information, call (310) 478-6677 or visit www.idatesmart.com.
Bridge for Singles (60+): 7:30 p.m. Intermediate players only, every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. $4. 4111 Via Marina, Marina del Rey. For more information, call (310) 398-6558.
WEDNESDAY/9
Helkeinu Foundation (20-40): 8 p.m. Weekly lecture series on self-improvement by Rabbi Shlomo Goldberg. $10. For location or more information, call (310) 785-0440.
Project Next Step: 7:30 p.m. “Racial Profiling,” discussion led by Rabbi Yitzchak Etshalom as part of the series regarding media and morals. 9911 W. Pico Blvd., suite 102, Los Angeles. For more information, call (310) 552-4595.
THURSDAY/10
Conversations!: 7:30 p.m. Socializing and guest speaker every Thursday. $15. 820 Harvard Street, Santa Monica. For reservations or more information, call (310) 315-1078.
Israeli Dance Lesson: 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Dance lessons every Thursday with Michele Yakovee. Also: Mondays, open dance session. $6. 2244 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles. For more information, call (800) 750-5432.
FRIDAY/11
Stephen S. Wise Temple: 7 p.m. Services followed by Israeli dancing and socializing. 15500 Stephen S. Wise Drive, Los Angeles. For more information, call (310) 889-2345.
Sinai Temple: 7 p.m. Friday Night Live with services by Rabbi David Wolpe followed by socializing and Israeli dancing. 10400 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. For more information, call (310) 474-1518.
UPCOMING
Jewish Single Parents and Singles Association: May 12, 7 p.m. Persian restaurant and dancing. Ferdussi, 3605 S. Bristol Street ‘D, Santa Ana. For reservations or more information, call (714) 754-5780.
