SAT | JANUARY 16
(SYMPOSIUM)
The 2010 Scopus Award Gala honoring Frank O. Gehry, with Harvard Law School professor Alan M. Dershowitz as the keynote speaker, is part of the American Friends of the Hebrew University weekend symposium. The dinner is followed on Sunday by Alef 2010, the annual leadership education forum, featuring panel discussions with leading experts in higher education, government and public affairs, and an address by Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times film critic. Sat.-Sun. $1,000 and up (Scopus Award Gala), $125 (Alef 2010). Beverly Hills Hotel, 9641 Sunset Blvd., Beverly Hills. (310) 843-3100. ” title=”jcafela.com”>jcafela.com.
TUE | JANUARY 19
(CONCERT)
The quirky, innovative trio Habanot Nechama perform in a concert organized by the Consulate General of Israel in Los Angeles and Golden Land Concerts. The Israeli folk group, made up of three female vocalists, went platinum in Israel with its debut album. 21 and over. Tue. 8 p.m. $10 (tickets sold at the door only). Little Temple, 4519 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles. (323) 660-4540. ” title=”cjhsla.org”>cjhsla.org.
(POLITICS)
Participants from the first J Street conference in October share their experiences in “The J Street Conference: What Happened in Washington, D.C.?” Panel includes Rabbi Steven Jacobs, a founding leader of J Street; Salam Al-Marayati, executive director of the Muslim Public Affairs Council; Elissa Barrett, executive director of Progressive Jewish Alliance; and Michael Several, a Pasadena Jewish Temple & Center congregant. Tue. 7:30 p.m. Free. PJTC, 1434 N. Altadena Drive, Pasadena. (626) 798-1161. ” border = 0 vspace = ‘8’ hspace = ‘8’ align = ‘left’>(COMMUNITY)
Matisyahu headlines a communitywide fundraising gala celebrating Jewish togetherness, “A Night of Unity,” organized by Cheston Mizel and Rabbi Yonah Bookstein of JConnectLA and Jewlicious Festivals. Journal columnist David Suissa is being honored with the Jewish Unity Award and the evening features casino gaming, a silent auction, comedy, dinner and drinks. Black-tie optional. Wed. 6:30 p.m. $180 and up. El Rey Theater, 5515 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. ” title=”laartshow.com”>laartshow.com.
(BUSINESS)
The Jewish Free Loan Association is launching the Green Loan Fund, which offers interest-free loans for environmental upgrades to homes and small businesses. Ed Begley Jr., actor and activist, and H. David Nahai, senior adviser to the Clinton Climate Initiative, are the featured speakers. Wed. 6:30 p.m. (reception), 7 p.m. (program). $150. Private home in Brentwood. (323) 761-8830, ext. 111. ” title=”smmoa.org”>smmoa.org.
