December 19-25, 2009

Judith Cohen and Dolores Sloan combine their passion for Sephardic culture in an evening organized by Sephardic Singles Havurah and Arbeter Ring, “The Ninth Night of Hanukah: A Sephardic Celebration.” Cohen specializes in Judeo-Spanish music, and Sloan published “The Sephardic Jews of Spain and Portugal: Survival of an Imperiled Culture in the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Centuries.” The program is followed by candle lighting, a sing-along and dessert reception. Sat. 7:30 p.m. $10 (members), $15 (guests). Workmen’s Circle/Arbeter Ring, 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 552-2007. {encode=\"dsloanauthor@gmail.com\" title=\"dsloanauthor@gmail.com\"}.

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Dikla Kadosh

December 18, 2009

SAT | DECEMBER 19

(CELEBRATION)
Judith Cohen and Dolores Sloan combine their passion for Sephardic culture in an evening organized by Sephardic Singles Havurah and Arbeter Ring, “The Ninth Night of Hanukah: A Sephardic Celebration.” Cohen specializes in Judeo-Spanish music, and Sloan published “The Sephardic Jews of Spain and Portugal: Survival of an Imperiled Culture in the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Centuries.” The program is followed by candle lighting, a sing-along and dessert reception. Sat. 7:30 p.m. $10 (members), $15 (guests). Workmen’s Circle/Arbeter Ring, 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 552-2007. {encode=”dsloanauthor@gmail.com” title=”dsloanauthor@gmail.com”}.

(ISRAEL)
Spend an afternoon with 30 soldiers currently serving in Israel Defense Forces combat units, each one with an unforgettable story to tell. This third annual luncheon is co-sponsored by Nessah Israel Young Professionals and the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces; a portion of the proceeds goes to FIDF. Women are requested to wear white and men are requested to wear blue. Sat. 1 p.m. $26 (members), $52 (guests). Nessah Synagogue, 142 S. Rexford Ave., Beverly Hills. ” title=”theatre68.com”>theatre68.com.

MON | DECEMBER 21

(KIDS)
Scribble Press, a make-your-own-book store, offers winter camp programs for children ages 3 to 6. Today’s program is titled “It’s Never Too Late for Latkes,” and children will make latkes and menorahs — for use at Chanukah next year — play dreidel, listen to Chanukah stories and songs, and participate in a treasure hunt. Mon. 9-11:30 a.m. $50. Scribble Press, 1109 Montana Ave., Santa Monica. (310) 899-0495. ” title=”comedysportzla.com”>comedysportzla.com.

THU | DECEMBER 24

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(COMEDY)
Nobody does Christmas like a Jewish comic. “Merry Erev Christmas With Elon Gold and Friends” at the Laugh Factory is an ideal alternative to movies and Chinese food. 18 and over. Thu. 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. $20 (general), $30 (VIP). Laugh Factory, 8001 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles. (323) 656-1336. ” title=”holidaycelebration.org”>holidaycelebration.org.