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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There’s no better time of year to surround yourself with Members of the Tribe than Christmas Eve. Every year, JDate turns the House of Blues into the House of Jews for an evening of eggnog-free schmoozing, dancing and spouse hunting. At the 16th annual Schmooz-A-Palooza, the first floor features a dance floor, the second floor has beer-pong tables, card games and bar food, and the third floor is the VIP Foundation Room, a Moroccan-themed lounge with skyline views and intimate “prayer rooms.” Thu. 8 p.m. $25 (online), $40 (at the door). House of Blues, 8430 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. <a href=)
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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.
