Calendar: April 8-14

SAT | APRIL 9

RAMI KLEINSTEIN: UP CLOSE AND INTIMATE

Come sing, dance and get swept away! The Israeli-American Council, Craig Taubman and Pico Union Project present an intimate evening with one of the greatest Israeli rock icons of our time, Rami Kleinstein. 8:30 p.m. $45 and up. Pico Union Project, 1153 Valencia St., Los Angeles. (818) 760-1077. SUN | APRIL 10

Kehillat Ma’arav and the Schechter Institute in Jerusalem have paired up for a three-part interactive lecture series. Streaming live from Israel, the first lecture topic is: “Pesach: Educating Moses,” taught by Tamar Kadari. The program of three lectures (April 10, May 15 and June 5) includes learning materials and breakfast. 9 a.m. $36 (members); $50 (nonmembers). Kehillat Ma’arav, 1715 21st St., Santa Monica. (310) 829-0566. ” target=”_blank”>eventbrite.com

ESCAPE FROM NAZI GERMANY: NOBEL PRIZE TO KINDERTRANSPORT

David Meyerhof, retired teacher and Burbank resident, has a family history that includes a Nobel Prize and perilous escapes from Nazi Germany. He will present documents, first-hand sources and poetry, much of which was inspired by these episodes. Book signing will follow. Noon. Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust, Pan Pacific Park, 100 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles. (323) 651-3704. ” target=”_blank”>rhumc.org.

POVERTY IN AMERICA

Join this social justice panel for a discussion about poverty and what we can do about it. Hear guest speakers Sasha Abramsky, author of “The American Way of Poverty: How the Other Half Still Lives,” and Jessica Bartholow from the Western Center on Law and Poverty. 4 p.m. Free. Kehillat Israel, 16019 Sunset Blvd., Pacific Palisades. (310) 459-2328. ” target=”_blank”>uclahillel.org.

THE MEANING OF PASSOVER: A CONCERT TO CELEBRATE

The American Jewish University Choir, Los Angeles Jewish Symphony and the gospel group Dr. Dee & the BYTHAX Singers will come together for this concert celebrating the journey toward freedom. The singers and instrumentalists will perform two holiday-themed cantatas: “The Pesach Cantata” by Raymond Goldstein and “In the Day When I Cried Out,” a gospel cantata based on the Psalms of David, by Grammy-winning composer/conductor Lucas Richman. 7 p.m. $36 for reserved seating, concert only; $72 for preferred seating and reception. American Jewish University, Familian Campus, Gindi Auditorium, 15600 Mulholland Drive, Los Angeles. (310) 476-9777. ” target=”_blank”>facebook.com/burbankjewishexperience.

MON | APRIL 11

YEMIN ORDE YOUTH CHOIR

Come see this group of 11 at-risk immigrant teens originally from Ethiopia, France, the former Soviet Union, Brazil and Israel who now live at Yemin Orde Youth Village in northern Israel. The group, which is joined by one graduate of the village, reflects the diversity of more than 400 at-risk youth who live and learn there. The choir’s repertoire includes contemporary and traditional Israeli songs as well as original songs written by the children at Yemin Orde. The program also will include local children’s choirs. 7 p.m. Free. Beth Jacob Congregation, 9030 W. Olympic Blvd., Beverly Hills. (310) 278-1911. Also on Wednesday, April 13 at 7 p.m. at Milken Community High School, 15800 Zeldins Way, Los Angeles. (310) 440-3500. ” target=”_blank”>secjerusalem.org.

WED | APRIL 13

JQSA INFORMATION NIGHT

Come enjoy some wine and cheese while learning about JQSA (Jewish Queer Straight Alliance) and JQ International. JQSA is a teen community for all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning and ally Jewish teens. It aims to build and strengthen a nurturing community that cultivates a healthy fusion of LGBTQ and Jewish identities. 7:30 p.m. Free. RSVP to info@jqinternational.org or (323) 417-2627, ext. 3. Private home in Beverly Hills. Address will be provided upon RSVP. THUR | APRIL 14

Shelley Fisher does her bluesy, ballsy, autobiographical one-woman show with humor while managing to rip at the heartstrings of her audience. Fisher’s story is of a good Southern Jewish girl with big rock ’n’ roll dreams. There are 14 show-stopping numbers co-written with renowned hit-makers Kenny Hirsch and Harold Payne. This is a special one-night-only event to support the Playhouse Benefit Campaign. There will be Champagne and a dessert buffet after the show, as well as a meet-and-greet with Fisher. 7:30 p.m. $35. Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 Fourth St., Santa Monica. (310) 394-9779.