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Saturday, July 23 McDonald’s and Starbucks are just the tip of the iceberg. This afternoon, head to the Skirball for their screening of “Looking for America.” The film documents some of the millions of ways in which American culture has seeped into the indigenous societies of more than 30 countries around the world. 2:30 p.m. Free. 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 440-4500. |
 
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Sunday, July 24 The purveyors become the artists in the Platt and Borstein Galleries’ latest exhibition. The University of Judaism Fine Arts Council has brought photography, sculpture and painting exhibitions to its galleries for some 22 years; now 18 of them turn the tables, exhibiting their own works of photography, painting, calligraphy and other media. 1-3 p.m. (reception). Free. 15600 Mulholland Drive, Bel Air. (310) 440-1201. |
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Monday, July 25 The Center for Jewish Culture and Creativity presents an eclectic evening of music performed by German conductor and liturgical and concert organ virtuoso Hans Joachim Dumeier this evening. Called “From Bach to Ben-Amots with a Pinch of Jazz,” the title breaks it all down — Dumeier will play European and Israeli classics, as well as some good-old American jazz. 7:30 p.m. Free. Wilshire United Methodist Church, 4350 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. (323) 658-5824. |  
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Tuesday, July 26 Jewish rockers Robbi Sherwin and Scott Leader bring some Jewgrass and “funked-up” classics to Temple Menorah’s Summer Concert Series today. Head down to Redondo Beach for some free live music of the Jewish persuasion. 6:30 p.m. Free. 1101 Camino Real, Redondo Beach. (310) 316-8444, ext. 107. |  
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Wednesday, July 27 Peter Sellers is the subject of the Museum of Television and Radio’s new screening series, “Peter Sellers: Does That Include Television?” Sellers is known primarily for his work in film, including “Dr. Strangelove” and the “Pink Panther” movies. However, his TV work was rather prolific, as well. MTR screens his appearances on shows like “A Show Called Fred,” “Son of Fred,” and “The Muppet Show.” 3 p.m. (Wed.-Sun.). Runs through Oct. 2. 465 N. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills. (310) 786-1000. | 
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Thursday, July 28 Four short films screen tonight at “Cine-Peace,” a film festival on the theme of the Arab-Israeli conflict sponsored by Americans for Peace Now. View the acclaimed pieces “West Bank Story,” “Ordinary People: From Bethlehem to Tel Aviv,” “The Red Toy” and “The Junction,” then stick around for a Q-&-A with the filmmakers and dessert reception. 6:45 p.m. $10-$30. Harmony Gold Preview House, 7655 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles. R.S.V.P., (323) 934-3480. |
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Friday, July 29 “Murderball” producer and co-director and new Hollywood “it” guy Dana Adam Shapiro reads from and signs his debut novel, “The Every Boy,” at Book Soup tonight. Catch him while he’s still mingling with the little people. 7 p.m. 8818 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood.
In 2026, you don’t expect an American movie – even a documentary – to include an almost Talmudic discussion focusing on the meaning of the word “can.” If you can’t get to Jerusalem, make a pot of this incredible red kubbah. In the face of growing anti-Israel and antisemitic conduct in public schools, the Los Angeles Unified School District has delivered an important victory for our community. His photographs portray Jews shaped by different cultures, histories and traditions while revealing the connections that unite them. The site is now home to Milken’s Upper School, serving students in grades 9 through 12, and expands the school’s footprint across its three campuses to 28 acres. A well-designed Israel experience cannot resolve every question. But it can give young people context, relationships, language, and a sense that they belong to a people and a story larger than themselves. Some have accused me of anti-Muslim bias. Let me answer that plainly: I have none. My issues with El-Sayed would be the same whether he were Jewish, Christian, Hindu or Baha’i. I write to you, all you first and second generations, and I assure you from generations five, six and seven that if we keep doing what we need to do, if we stand together, keep our traditions, educate ourselves in our ancient wisdom, keep Hebrew spoken and sung in our midst, we will not only endure. We Jews will thrive. Kwall, the Raymond P. Niro Law Professor at DePaul University College of Law, argues for a center defined by enough common commitments to make communal life possible. Israel’s water security depends on what flows into the sea on the other side of all of them, and our water policy should start from that reality. The parsha ends with the binding of Isaac, the Akeida, probably the darkest chapter in the entire Torah. Mr. Lichtenstein edited the Jewish Journal of Los Angeles from 1986 until 2000. If we want our younger generations to love our faith, our culture, and our peoplehood, we need to be welcoming when they show interest and have a spark of curiosity. It turns out that claim about Israel being a democracy wasn’t just propaganda. The two million Arabs who live in the world’s only Jewish state really do have the power to vote. My journey to the ballot box was circuitous. The path I hope Israel will follow is derech Adonai: the way of righteousness and justice. Overall, the anti-Netanyahu bloc is projected to win 53 seats, while the Netanyahu-led right-wing religious bloc is projected to win 50. Both are expected to fall well short of a 61-seat majority. Let’s consider how Netanyahu and Eisenkot would govern differently given their many similarities on international and security matters. Suddenly, after years of lecturing Israel about being “too violent,” Macron was calling in his army to deal with out-of-control rioters, declaring that “those who sought to bring down the Republic will be held accountable.” |
7 Days in The Arts
McDonald\'s and Starbucks are just the tip of the iceberg. This afternoon, head to the Skirball for their screening of \"Looking for America.\" The film documents some of the millions of ways in which American culture has seeped into the indigenous societies of more than 30 countries around the world.
