FRI | SEPT 8
“SHEBREW SHABBAT!”
JQ International welcomes back “Shebrew Shabbat!” Celebrate Shabbat in style with women and queers from the local LGBT community and enjoy a kosher meal, drinks, friends and the chance to meet new people. The event is geared toward those who identify with the concept of “womanhood,” but JQ International welcomes all people regardless of gender identity and/or expression. 7:30 p.m. Suggested donation $15 or $10 and a bottle of wine. JQ International, 801 Larrabee St., Suite 10, West Hollywood. (323) 417-2627. jqinternational.org/shebrewshabbat.
SUN | SEPT 10
JEWISH CUBA PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION
Learn about the rebirth of the Jewish community in Cuba through the photography of Martin Cohen, Andrew Dunbar and Liza Asner. The event is part of an effort to enhance the visibility of the Jewish community in Cuba, consisting of three primary projects: a coffee table art book, a traveling international photography exhibition and an educational program. There will be wine, appetizers and music. 6 p.m. Free. RSVP to quinceproductions@gmail.com. San Fernando Valley Arts & Cultural Center, 18312 Oxnard St., Tarzana. cubajudaism.org.
FEDERATION FUNDRAISING
Join The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles in the San Fernando Valley or in central L.A. for a morning of philanthropy and phone calls in support of Federation’s 2017 annual campaign. For security reasons, all volunteers — who must be 18 or older to participate — are required to pre-register and sign up separately. Volunteers who have not yet made a donation to the campaign will be asked to do so at the event. 10 a.m. 19710 Ventura Blvd., Suite 105, Woodland Hills, or 6505 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. jewishla.org/pages/super-sunday-too.
IMMIGRATION LAWS AND ANCESTRY PROGRAM
A lecture by a member of the Jewish Genealogical Society of the Conejo Valley and Ventura County will provide a short history of immigration and naturalization laws and provide general guidance in finding an ancestor’s documentation. 1:30 p.m. Free. Temple Adat Elohim, 2420 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. (805) 497-7101. adatelohim.org/Jewish-Geneaological-Society-s/5694.htm.
ADVOCACY TRAINING PROJECT
The “Presenting Your Advocacy Message” workshop will assist you in crafting a message to help you communicate effectively about your cause. You will gain skills and tools useful in speaking, writing, social media and all forms of communication. The event is the first of six workshops co-sponsored by the National Council of Jewish Women Los Angeles, the City of West Hollywood Women’s Advisory Board, Planned Parenthood Los Angeles and the American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California. 2 p.m. $20; $110 for six workshops. Attendees of all six workshops receive a certificate of program completion from the city of West Hollywood. National Council of Jewish Women Los Angeles, 543 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles. (323) 852-8536. ncjwla.org.
MON | SEPT 11
HARVARD PROFESSOR LAURENCE H. TRIBE
The USC Casden Institute for the Study of the Jewish Role in American Life presents the Carmen and Louis Warschaw Distinguished Lecture featuring Laurence H. Tribe, a professor of constitutional law at Harvard Law School. 4:45 p.m. reception; 5:30 p.m. lecture. Free. University of Southern California, 665 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles. (213) 740-4996. dornsife.usc.edu/warschawlecture.
TUES | SEPT 12
UNIVERSITY WOMEN OF AJU
University Women of American Jewish University’s opening event is a morning gathering featuring Robbie Rowe Tollin and Diane Miller Levin, producers of the film “The Zookeeper’s Wife.” A light breakfast is included. 10 a.m. $36; free for University Women members. American Jewish University, 15600 Mulholland Drive, Los Angeles. (310) 440-1211. uw.aju.edu.
SEPHARDIC HIGH HOLY DAYS “PREGAME” FESTIVITIES
Experience unique Sephardic High Holy Days customs and practices, featuring a musical Selichot jam led by Liran Kohn. Includes Sephardic Rosh Hashanah seder cuisine and specialty cocktails. Hosted by Jews Indigenous to the Middle East and North Africa (JIMENA) and STTI Young Professionals. This event is for young Jewish professionals, ages 21-39. 7 p.m. $18; $30 at the door. Sephardic Temple Tifereth Israel, 10500 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. Tickets and details at bit.ly/sephardicpregame2017.
WED | SEPT 13
“NEVER AGAIN IS NOW”
The American Freedom Alliance presents the powerful and timely film “Never Again Is Now.” The documentary investigates the current rise of anti-Semitism in Europe, told through the eyes of Evelyn Markus, a woman who escaped anti-Semitism by coming to the United States in 2006. As a daughter of Holocaust survivors, Markus saw signs of the same disturbing trends returning to the Netherlands. She is confronting the hatred that drove her out of her homeland and is embracing her life’s mission of preventing the repeat of one of history’s darkest chapters. Q-and-A with Markus to follow. 6 p.m. buffet reception; 7 p.m. screening. $35; tickets available at eventbrite.com. Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel, 11461 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles. americanfreedomalliance.org.
ANNUAL YALA REAL ESTATE COCKTAIL PARTY
Unwind and have a drink while mingling with other real estate professionals at Young Adults of Los Angeles’ annual young real estate cocktail party. Ticket includes food and one drink; a cash bar will be available. Tickets must be purchased by 5 p.m. Sept. 11. 7 p.m. $18; $25 for two tickets. Palihouse, 8465 Holloway Drive, West Hollywood. yala.org.
THURS | SEPT 14
ONE LAST TOAST: ATID HAPPY HOUR
The High Holy Days are almost here, so let loose one more time before you start the new year. Atid events are for Jewish young professionals, ages 21-39. 7:30 p.m. Free. The Wellesbourne, 10929 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 474-1518. atidla.com.
“ANOTHER PROMISED LAND: ANITA BRENNER’S MEXICO”
The Skirball Cultural Center opens its new exhibition, “Another Promised Land: Anita Brenner’s Mexico,” which offers a new perspective on the art and visual culture of Mexico and its relationship to the United States, focusing on the important role in that relationship played by Brenner (1905–1974), a Mexican-born American-Jewish writer. Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 440-4500. skirball.org.
MEGA HAFRASHAT CHALLAH
Join in this mega challah bake before Rosh Hashanah, and set the tone for the new year with a special prayer inviting parnasa and health into your home. 8 p.m. wine reception; 8:30 p.m. challah bake. $25; $36 at the door. IAC Shepher Community Center, 6530 Winnetka Ave., Woodland Hills. (818) 451-1197. israeliamerican.org/hafrashat-challah.
