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By Keren Engelberg
Calendar
SHABBAT
Temple Beth Sholom: 9:15 a.m. Torah study followed by Shacharit service. 2625 N. Tustin Ave., Santa Ana. (714) 628-4600.
LECTURES
Valley Beth Shalom: 2 p.m. VBS Jewish Vegetarian Society hosts Marr Nealon on “The Health, Environmental and Ethical Benefits of a Vegan Diet.” Free. 15739 Ventura Blvd., Encino.
(818) 349-2581.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Vanguard Theatre Ensemble: 2 p.m. Closing performance of the holiday play, “Greetings.” $10-$20. 120-A West Wilshire Ave., Fullerton. (714) 526-8007.
SILHO Furniture: 7-9 p.m. Final day of an exhibit featuring the pottery of Adam Silverman and hand-drawn images from Louise Bonnet. 142 N. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles. (323) 935-9955.
EVENTS
Temple Beth Torah: 6 p.m. Lecture and dinner with speaker Nancy Chaconas on “Identity Theft: Are You at Risk?” 7620 Foothill Road, Ventura. R.S.V.P. (805) 647-3221.
LECTURES
Workmen’s Circle/Arbeter Ring:
Adat Ari El: 7:30-9 p.m. “Understanding the Middle East” with speaker Jonathon Dobrer. First in a three-part series. Wynn Meeting Room, 12020 Burbank Blvd., Valley Village. (818) 766-9426. Also, reservation deadline for a Jan. 9 Engel Chamber Music concert featuring The Verdehr Trio.
EVENTS
Skirball Cultural Center: Noon-9 p.m. “Celestial Nights: Visions of an Ancient Land” photography exhibit featuring Jerusalem and Sinai. Free. 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 440-4500.
SINGLES
Aish L.A.: 11 a.m. Absolute Aish Kiddush to ease into the weekend. Aish Center, 9100 Pico Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 278-8672.
Jewish Singles, Meet (30s and 40s): 10:30 a.m. Get a close up look at the Rose Parade floats. Carpools available from Encino. R.S.V.P., (818) 750-0095.
Singles Helping Others: 7 p.m. Monthly meeting to plan volunteer events. Valley Beth Shalom, 15739 Ventura Blvd., Encino. (818) 591-0772.
G.E.E. Super Singles (55+): Reservation deadline for a Jan. 8 progressive dinner at Sportsmen’s Lodge. Studio City. (818) 501-0165.
Westwood Jewish Singles (45+): 7:30 p.m. Discussion with therapist Maxine Gellar on “Strategies for Meeting New People.” $10. R.S.V.P., (310) 444-8986.
Jewish Artist Network: Exhibit featuring the art of Aaron No One. Plush Design Lab, 207 N. Harbor Blvd., Fullerton.
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On Purim, re-reading Persia, we stand at the intersection of the past and this very moment. May we merit not merely a temporary cessation of war, but true peace — the ultimate end of all conflict.
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Today, amid rising global antisemitism and uncertainty in the Diaspora, many Anglos considering aliyah are searching not only for housing but for belonging.
Their assumptions about the attack on Iran are based on a belief in the resilience of an evil terrorist regime, coupled with a conviction that Trump’s belief in the importance of the U.S.-Israel alliance is inherently wrong.
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