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JWW Walk, Israel Election Preview, Shesh Besh

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March 27, 2019

FRI MARCH 29

Rabbi Sandy Eisenberg Sasso
Rabbi Sandy Eisenberg Sasso, the first woman ordained by the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College and the first woman rabbi to serve a Conservative congregation, is the scholar-in-residence at Temple Isaiah on Shabbat. On Friday night, she discusses “I Am Not Religious; I’m Spiritual,” a lecture about God for those who can’t believe. On Shabbat morning, she discusses “Jewish Stories of Love and Marriage.” On Sunday, at a private home, she speaks on “Women and Spirituality — A Personal Journey.” Friday: services 6:15 p.m.; dinner and program 8-10 p.m. March 30: services, 9:30-11:30 a.m. March 31: home event, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Temple Isaiah, 10345 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 277-2772.

SAT MARCH 30

“Combatting Efforts to Delegitimize Israel”
On Shabbat morning at the Beverly Hills Jewish Community, Stuart Sloame, vice chairman of the board of the American Jewish International Relations Institute, which seeks to reverse anti-Israel votes at the United Nations, discusses “Combatting Efforts to Delegitimize Israel.” Sloame spent 35 years in Washington politics and is a former executive of The Israel Project. 9:30 a.m. services. 11:30 a.m. lecture. The Beverly Hills Hotel, 9641 Sunset Blvd., Beverly Hills. Limited seating. RSVP at info@beverlyhillsjc.org. (310) 276-4246.

SUN MARCH 31 

“An Outstretched Arm”
After Jewish World Watch’s Walk to End Genocide, stop by Temple Beth Am for “An Outstretched Arm: Experiencing the Stages of a Refugee’s Journey.” The afternoon opens with an interactive exhibit that connects the Jewish Exodus from Egypt with contemporary flights from violence. Special guests include former refugees and asylum seekers. A caterer who fled Venezuela for asylum in California prepares a meal for attendees. 12:30-3 p.m. Donations encouraged, $10 per adult, $5 per child. Temple Beth Am, 1039 S. La Cienega Blvd. (310) 652-7353.

Spring Day of Service
Families and volunteers of all ages participate in the Builders of Jewish Education’s (BJE) Spring Day of Service Learning, at the Jewish Home for the Aging in Reseda. Adults and children make challahs, paint, plant potted plants, enjoy arts and crafts, and sing to the home’s residents. 9:45-11:45 a.m. Jewish Home for the Aging, 18855 Victory Blvd., Reseda. Sign up with Millie Wexler at mwexler@bjela.org or call (323) 761-8631.

“Istoria Judia”
A concert, “Istoria Judia: Sephardic and Mizrahi History, Music and Dance,” commemorates the 527th anniversary of the 1492 expulsion of Jews from Spain. Noreen Green and the Keshet Chaim Dance Ensemble perform with the American Jewish University choir, mezzo-soprano Diana Tash, Oud player, guitarist Asher Levy and ethnic percussionist Jamie Papish perform “A Letter Fell From the Sky,” an original composition by Michelle Green Willner. 4 p.m. $25. American Jewish University, Gindi Auditorium, 15600 Mulholland Drive, Bel Air. (310) 440-1572.

Walk to End Genocide
Join Jewish World Watch for its 13th annual Walk to End Genocide, which raises awareness for the 68.5 million global refugees fleeing atrocities. The 5K walk and rally includes a hate-speech workshop, a jump-a-thon for kids, arts and crafts, and an opportunity to talk with genocide survivors. Based in Encino, the organization urges the American government to take action against mass atrocities and raises funds to educate, advocate and provide on-the-ground relief for survivors. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $30 for ages 23 and above; $18 for ages 5-22; free for ages 4 and under. Pan Pacific Park, 7600 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles. (818) 501-1836.

Gustavo Bulgach

Learning Klezmer
Klezmer Juice bandleader Gustavo Bulgach, a.k.a. “the Prince of West Coast Klezmer,” and his band mates draw on the Eastern European musical tradition of klezmer rhythms, scales and modes, and teach their skills to the Jewish community. This inaugural meeting of the Klezmer Arts Institute of Los Angeles will be followed by workshops. Bring your instrument. 11 a.m.-1 p.m.  Free. Westside Jewish Community Center, 5870 W. Olympic Blvd. (323) 938-2531.

MON APRIL 1

“In the Age of Trump”
Veteran political personality David Axelrod, who was the campaign strategist and White House adviser to former President Obama, and Adam Nagourney, the Los Angeles bureau chief for The New York Times examine “American Politics in the Age of Trump: Looking to 2020.” Axelrod is also the founding director of the University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics and hosts CNN’s The Axe Files. 7 p.m. Free. Temple Israel of Hollywood, 7300 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 876-8330.

Nikki Haley

Honoring Nikki Haley
Former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley receives Friends of Magen David Adom’s Humanitarian of the Year award. Haley discusses her two years as ambassador with Friends of Magen David Adom leader Dina Leeds. 6 p.m., cocktails. 7 p.m., dinner. 9 p.m., dessert mixer. $500 general admission. $1,000 preferred seating. Beverly Wilshire Hotel, 9500 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills. (323) 655-4655.

TUE APRIL 2

“We Are All Responsible”
The Talmud teaches that all of us are responsible for each other, but how far do our responsibilities go? What are the parameters? Exactly who are we obligated to aid? Rabbi Jonathan Aaron leads a three-class series on the subject at Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills. 7 p.m. Free. Temple Emanuel, Davidson-Sheffer Hall, 8844 Burton Way, Beverly Hills. (310) 288-3737.

WED APRIL 3

Women’s Passover Celebration
Adat Ari El Cantor Judy Dubin Aranoff and Rabbi Jessica Yarkin lead “Circle ‘Round for Freedom: A Women’s Passover Celebration.” Attendees explore their heritage, find their feet and celebrate their journey to freedom. 7 p.m. $36. Adat Ari El, Jacoby Social Hall, 12020 Burbank Blvd., Valley Village. (818) 766-9426.

Israeli Election Preview
Less than a week before the April 9 Israeli elections, three experts debate whether Prime Minister Netanyahu can retain his office. David A. Halperin, executive director of the Israel Policy Forum; Ilan Goldenberg, director of the Middle East Security Program at the Center for a New American Security; and Hady Amr, a visiting fellow at the Brookings Institution, appear in conversation with Valley Beth Shalom Rabbi Ed Feinstein and discuss potential election outcomes and the impact on U.S.-Israel relations, President Trump’s pursuit of an “ultimate deal” and regional security. 7-9 p.m. Free. Valley Beth Shalom, 15739 Ventura Blvd., Encino. (818) 788-6000.

Shesh Besh

Shesh Besh Concert
Beth Jacob Congregation’s annual cantor’s concert, “Coexistence Through Music,” features Shesh Besh, an Arab-Jewish ensemble of the Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra that seeks to strike an elusive balance of East and West in music while embodying two cultures living together in harmony. The group performs traditional Eastern material alongside Israeli melodies and works by Bach, Mozart and Haydn. 7:30-9 p.m. $20-$100.  Beth Jacob Congregation, 9030 W. Olympic Blvd., Beverly Hills. (310) 278-1911.

THU APRIL 4

“Finding Something New to Say”
Rabbi David Lazar leads “Finding Something New to Say,” a discussion of the Torah portion of the week. Lazar’s “Lunch ‘N Learn” continues on the following three Thursdays,  as he focuses on “Getting the Story Right,” “Custom and Culture” and “So How Does One Depict God?” The well-traveled rabbi has taught in Sweden and Israel and leads Or Hamidbar (Light in the Desert), a Jewish engagement organization in Palm Springs. Noon-1:15 p.m. Free. Kehillat Ma’arav, Library, 1715 21st St., Santa Monica. (310) 829-0566.

“Not That Jewish”
Emmy-winning comedy writer and comedian Monica Piper performs “Not that Jewish.” Her hit autobiographical one-woman show is a story of life, love, pain, and Mickey Mantle. Audience members will laugh, cry and leave happy to be Jewish. Presented by Jewish Women’s Theatre. Directed by Eve Brandstein. Thursdays at 8 p.m. Through April 11. $40 presale, $45 door. The Braid, 2912 Colorado Ave., Suite 102. Santa Monica. (310) 315-1400.


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