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Sukkot Calendar 2013

Get your harvesting on in Malibu! The Shalom Institute is offering a day filled with organic gardening, ziplining, nature walks and music. Families can also indulge in arts and crafts and meet animals in the Pinat Chai Animal Center. Kosher lunch and snacks provided. Sun. 10 a.m. $10 (general), Free (Ages 6 and under). Shalom Institute, 34342 Mulholland Highway, Malibu. (818) 889-5500. shalominstitute.com.
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September 18, 2013

SUN | SEPT 22

SUKKOT FAMILY FUN DAY

Get your harvesting on in Malibu! The Shalom Institute is offering a day filled with organic gardening, ziplining, nature walks and music. Families can also indulge in arts and crafts and meet animals in the Pinat Chai Animal Center. Kosher lunch and snacks provided. Sun. 10 a.m. $10 (general), Free (Ages 6 and under). Shalom Institute, 34342 Mulholland Highway, Malibu. (818) 889-5500. ” target=”_blank”>templejudea.com.

FIESTA DE COSECHA/SUKKOT

Proyecto Jardin and IKAR’s Green Action invites you to garden, make crafts, decorate, eat and dance with lulavs and etrogs. All ages are invited, and all materials and foods are provided. Please RSVP. Sun. 1 p.m. Proyecto Jardin, 1718 Bridge St., Boyle Heights. (323) 634-1870. ” target=”_blank”>israeliamerican.org.


MON | SEPT 23

BEND THE ARC SUKKOT PARTY

What’s Sukkot without a little bit of justice? Come mix and mingle with the director of Bend the Arc Jewish Action to discuss your role in creating a more just world. Of course, you will also get to engage in some noshing. Mon. 7 p.m. Free. RSVP. Temple Sinai, 10400 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. SUN | SEPT 24

YALA IN THE VALLEY

It’s dinnertime for you Valley boys and girls. The CEO of the Federation’s Valley Alliance hosts dinner in her sukkah! Join Carol Koransky for an evening of food, drinks, games and quality conversation. Everyone is invited, but Valley folk encouraged! Tue. 6:30 p.m. $15-$25. Private Residence. (323) 761-8247.

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