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March 14, 2012
Calendar Picks and Clicks: Mar. 16-22, 2012
Actor Ed O’Neill (“Modern Family”) and musician Yuval Ron appear at this interfaith concert and fundraiser, which features performances by Riad Abdel-Gawad, Ali Amr, Ahmed El Asman, Rabbi Hagai Batzri, Cantor Rita Glassman, Chazan Danny Maseng, Noor, Rowan Storm, Craig Taubman, Hillel Tigay and Judeo, the Yuval Ron Ensemble and the Temple Emanuel Choir with Cantor Yonah Kliger. Proceeds benefit reGeneration projects in the Middle East. IKAR, Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills and the Pasadena Jewish Temple & Center co-sponsor, among many others. Sun. 7-9 p.m. $20 (advance, general), $25 (door, general), $100-$1,000 (VIP packages). Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills, 300 N. Clark Drive, Beverly Hills. (818) 305-6847. regenerationedu.org
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