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Saturday, December 17 The Museum of Television and Radio pays tribute to a beloved puppet master in its current series, “Celebrating 50 Years of Jim Henson and The Muppets.” Through Dec. 22, see screenings of “The Great Santa Claus Switch” and “Fraggle Rock: The Bells of Fraggle Rock.” Or for those looking for more secular Muppet fun, head there Dec. 30-Jan 5 to view a compilation of Muppet guest appearances, plus the never-aired pilot for the show, “Tales of the Tinkerdee.” Wed.-Sun. through Jan 29. 465 N. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills. (310) 786-1025. |
 
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Sunday, December 18 Offering so much holiday fun it’ll take a Chanukah miracle to do it all in one day, the Skirball Cultural Center hosts its annual Hannukah Family Festival. Angahara Dance Ensemble fills the center’s galleries with colorful dance vignettes celebrating light as a symbol in both Jewish and Hindu traditions, while ShirLaLa ensemble tells the Chanukah story through songs in a variety of musical styles. There’s also storytelling, workshops for making lanterns, clay oil lamps and edible dreidels and “The Lights of Hanukkah” family tour. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. (866) 468-3399. |
 
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Monday, December 19 Chanukah is coming early for show tune lovers. The Gay Men’s Chorus’ newest release is titled, “They Had It Coming: The Music of Kander and Ebb,” and features live recordings of musical theater compositions from the composers’ classics like “Chicago” and “Cabaret.” The chorus also puts on its holiday concert this week, Dec. 16-18. Visit the Web site for details. |
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Tuesday, December 20 Works by noted Czech artist Max Pollak are currently on display in Tobey C. Moss Gallery’s “Ynez Johnston and Max Pollak: Etchings” exhibition. Pollak’s work was influenced by the world he witnessed, from Jews fleeing Russian and Bohemian pogroms in the 1910s to the images he observed during his many travels over the course of his life. His travel-inspired pieces can be viewed through Feb. 18. 7321 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles. (323) 933-5523. | 
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Wednesday, December 21 Get your gypsy groove on tonight at Jdub Records and Progressive Jewish Alliance’s Vodka Latka Festival of Rights/Jewltide. The event features a menorah lighting and appearance by KCRW DJ Garth Trinidad, as well as a concert by electronic and hard-edged folk music group Balkan Beat Box. 8 p.m. $12-$15 (21-and-older only). Knitting Factory, 7021 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. Thursday, December 22 Why you oughta … visit the Aero Theater today. The American Cinematheque kicks off its “Too Much Monkey Business: The Marx Bros. and the Three Stooges” continuing through the end of the year. Tonight’s special, “A Night at the Opera,” the Marx Brothers’ first film for MGM, the first without Zeppo and their biggest box office hit. 7:30 p.m. $9. 1328 Montana Ave., Santa Monica. (323) 466-3456. Friday, December 23 Now in its 27th year, Ruth Seymour’s annual three-hour Chanukah salute to Yiddish, “Philosophers, Fiddlers and Fools,” airs this afternoon on KCRW. The radio show features music and stories from the Yiddish world, including a documentary titled, “Rabbi Abulafia’s Boxed Set,” about Lionel Ziprin’s quest to have the recordings of his rabbi grandfather’s cantorial music, folk songs and Yiddish story-telling re-released. “Rabbi Abulafia’s Boxed Set” airs again on Dec. 28 at 7 p.m.
Faith in the foxhole is the recognition that with faith, you are never alone. For about an hour or two, you’re asked to absorb centuries upon centuries of kings, armies, religions and empires taking turns trying to take control of the center of the world. I just returned from Oconomowoc, Wisconsin where I was surrounded by a choir of angels … An angel doesn’t only encourage a blade of grass to rise. Not every young man is destined to become a great Torah scholar. And pretending otherwise harms both the individual and the community. NewsNation host Batya Ungar-Sargon talks about her new book, “The Jews and The Left,” her rift with Megyn Kelly and why antisemitism has spread like wildfire in America. The entire toy industry in America was largely Jewish, from the company founders and executives to the designers and factory workers, from the wholesale distributors and the army of salesmen, to the retail outlets and the large department stores that sold them. The Museum of the City of New York welcomed “The Roastmaster General” along with Katz’s Deli owner Jake Dell for a meaty talk on the Jewish deli’s legacy. Notable people and events in the Jewish LA community. Alongside cultural outreach, the Ministry is also focusing on investors and infrastructure. Izhakov said Israel is actively encouraging tourism-related investment through targeted meetings and investor conferences. He said he hopes to raise awareness of what Israel is facing, and to share what he endured during two years of captivity. This creamy, saucy pasta is a perfect way to showcase the delicate green vegetables of spring — fresh asparagus, green peas and fava beans. It’s a reminder to embrace the joy of herbs and spices, while exploring and creating new recipes. NewsNation host Batya Ungar-Sargon talks about her new book, “The Jews and The Left,” her rift with Megyn Kelly and why antisemitism has spread like wildfire in America. The expanded campus will include multiple pavilions where visitors can explore the full arc of Holocaust history: the world that existed before, the horrors that unfolded during and the lasting consequences that continue to shape the present. Historically, Jews have been accused of controlling politics, the banks and the media. I haven’t read yet that they control the weather, but that wouldn’t be any more bizarre than the other charges. | ||||||||||
7 Days in The Arts
The Museum of Television and Radio pays tribute to a beloved puppet master in its current series, \"Celebrating 50 Years of Jim Henson and The Muppets.\" Through Dec. 22, see screenings of \"The Great Santa Claus Switch\" and \"Fraggle Rock: The Bells of Fraggle Rock.\"
