ZAMRU SHABBAT

Every month, Hamakom’s music-filled Zamru Shabbat starts Friday night on a positive note. And tonight, following Shabbat dinner, Rabbi Richard Camras will share favorite moments across the 30 years since his ordination. Services in the chapel, 6 p.m. Free. RSVP for dinner, 7 p.m.: $36 per adult, $20 for children 10 and under. Speaker only, 7:45 p.m. Free. Hamakom, 7353 Valley Circle Blvd., West Hills. (818) 854-7650. https://www.hamakomla.org/event/zamru-shabbat4.html

ATID DINNER AND LEARNING

ATID, Sinai Temple’s young professional community, is holding an intimate Shabbat Dinner and Learning experience, held in a private home. Limited available seats. 7 p.m. $20 per person. Address provided via email closer to the event. For details, visit https://stla.shulcloud.com/form/atid-shabbat.html.

ETGAR KERET WEEKEND

Etgar Keret, a leading voice in Israeli literature and cinema, is the Dr. Baruch Link Scholar-in-Residence at Temple Beth Am this weekend. Keret has had an impressive career: His books have been published in 50 languages, and more than 100 short and feature films have been based on his work. Through Nov. 9. Tickets for the entire program, $150; a la carte tickets also available. Tonight, Shabbat services at 4:35 will be followed by a moderated discussion at Shabbat dinner. After Saturday services, Keret discusses the creative process at a 12:15 p.m. Q&A, followed by Lunch and Learn. Temple Beth Am, 1039 S. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles.(310) 652-7353. The full schedule is available at https://www.tbala.org/learning/scholar-in-residence-etgar-keret/.

MUSIC OF SHLOMO CARLEBACH

In observance of the 31^st yahrzeit of the memorable entertainer and teacher Shlomo Carlebach, the Happy Minyan in Pico-Robertson is holding a Carlebach evening with Soulfarm, an American Jewish rock band founded in 1991. The Motzei Shabbos doors open at 8 p.m., show is at 8:30 p.m. $36. Happy Minyan, 9311 Pico Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 269-6291. https://www.happyminyan.org/event/rshlomo31

“PRIDE FOR ISRAEL”

StandWithUs, in partnership with A Wider Bridge, Jewish Federation of Los Angeles, the American Jewish Committee Los Angeles and the Israeli-American Council is holding the inaugural “Pride for Israel” conference for the LGBTQ+ community. Reclaim unity, diversity and love for Israel with released hostage Emily Damari and a remarkable lineup of influencers and leaders. 8 a.m.-8 p.m. $249, includes all sessions, resources, kosher meals and one drink at the afterparty. West L.A. location given upon registration. Space is limited. Learn more and register at https://prideforisrael.planningpod.com/.

ATID TAKES A HIKE!

Join the young professionals of Sinai Temple’s ATID when they climb to a view-tower atop the old Nike Base with panoramic views of both the city and San Fernando Valley. This is a moderate hike, five miles round trip with approximately 700 feet of elevation across about 2½ hours. 9:20 a.m. Meet at the cul-de-sac near 2358 Canyonback Road, Los Angeles. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1st7gku9W08tNU95-FBf75eBrq-6of192A4SMPT3gEgg/viewform?edit_requested=true

VISITING PETERSEN MUSEUM

The Temple Judea Brotherhood today will visit the Petersen Automotive Museum. With more  than 100,000 square feet chronicling automotive engineering achievements over the past 120 years, the Petersen has one of the world’s largest and most diverse collection of automobiles. A great day out for both car enthusiasts and novices. Meet in the Temple parking lot at 9 a.m. to carpool or assemble at the museum at 10 a.m. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Temple Judea, 5429 Lindley Ave., Tarzana. (818) 758-3800. Petersen Automotive Museum, 6060 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. (323) 930-2277. https://portal.templejudea.com/event/brotherhood-petersen-automotive-museum-field-trip-t.html

ONLINE SURVIVOR TALK

Mike Wolff was born in Breslau, Germany in 1936, and three years later became one of the youngest children in the Kindertransport that carried children to Great Britian. He will deliver an online discussion, followed by a Q&A, organized by Holocaust Museum LA. 3 p.m. Free. https://www.holocaustmuseumla.org/event-details/online-holocaust-survivor-talk-mike-wolff

POKER NIGHT FUNDRAISER

The Men’s Club of Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills convenes its 22^nd annual Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament, featuring prizes, food, and drinks. A full deli spread, dessert, beer, wine and Scotch tasting are included in the price of registration. Open to ages 18 and older. Benefits Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills’ Early Childhood Center and Religious School. 5 p.m. $100 per seat, $50 ages 35-and-under. Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills, 300 N. Clark Drive, Beverly Hills. (310) 288-3737. https://tebh.org/poker/

BASEBALL BOOK UP CLOSE

Henry Schipper, who has made more than 100 documentaries, takes a closer look at baseball – and how it relates to life – when he discusses his new autobiographical book of poems, “The Ball Dreams of the Sky,” with Journal contributor Rick Lupert this afternoon at the Barnes and Noble at The Grove. Despite the title and main subject, Schipper also ventures into the Holocaust in this program organized by the Holocaust Museum LA. 5-6:30 p.m. Barnes and Noble at the Grove, 189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles. (323) 525-0270. https://www.holocaustmuseumla.org/event-details/the-ball-dreams-of-the-sky

REMEMBERING KRISTALLNACHT

Vocal and instrumental musicians, along with Noreen Green, conductor of the Los Angeles Jewish Symphony, gather at Adat Shalom for “Requiem Ebraico,” by survivor and émigré composer Eric Zeisl. The program commemorates the 87^thanniversary of Kristallnacht, “The Night of Broken Glass,” which occurred on Nov. 9-10, 1938. Zeisl’s grandson and notable attorney, E. Randol Schoenberg, will speak on his musical legacy, and the symphony’s choir, Kol Ha’am Choir, performs. 7 p.m. $25; valet parking, $10. Adat Shalom, 3030 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles.(310) 475-4985 adatshalomla.org/events/la-jewish-symphony-presents-requiem-for-ebraica-by-eric-zeisl/

JLE INFO-SESSION

For Jewish teens and their families: If you’re online at 10 a.m., you can gain insights into the Jewish Learning Experience, an online program of American Jewish University that delivers undergraduate-level college credit courses to high school students. Course topics include “Introduction to the History, Culture and People of Israel,” and “Contemporary Halacha: Jewish Ethics.” Enrolled students earn three credits per course, a nice for a head start on college. Learn more about the program during today’s online info-session. 10 a.m. Free. Details at https://www.aju.edu/events/jewish-learning-experience-virtual-information-session.

“NAVIGATING THE CULTURE WARS”

Rabbi Kalman Topp speaks at Beth Jacob Congregation tonight, third of his five-part series on “Navigating the Culture Wars.” This week’s subject is “Universalism vs. Particularism: The Tension Between Global Outreach and Communal Preservation.” On Nov. 18, the topic is “The Ethics of Social Media and Public Shaming”; on Dec.3, it’s “LGBTQ in the Orthodox Community.”  7:30-8:30 p.m. Beth Jacob Congregation, 9030 W. Olympic Blvd., Beverly Hills. (310) 278-1911. https://www.bethjacob.org/event/navigating-the-culture-wars-with-rabbi-topp.html

VBS COLLEGE OF JEWISH STUDIES

Tonight’s the kick off of the four-part College of Jewish Studies series at Valley Beth Shalom, featuringlectures by Hebrew Union College Professor Steven Windmueller hosted by Rabbi Ed Feinstein.The program centers on the periods of transition throughout Jewish history; tonight’s subject is “Navigating the ‘Betweens:’ The New Paradigms and the Jewish Future.” 7:30-9 p.m. Valley Beth Shalom, 15739 Ventura Blvd., Encino. (818) 788-6000. https://www.vbs.org/event/cojs-2025

“UNPACKING ISRAELI HISTORY” LIVE

Join renowned intelligence and terrorism expert Ronen Bergman and podcast host Noam Weissman to explore pivotal moments in Israeli intelligence and Mossad history, including triumphs, missteps and near-misses as they bring an episode of Weissman’s popular podcast, “Unpacking Israeli History” to Sinai Temple. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: non-members $36, Sinai Temple members $30, students/young adults (ages 18-29) $18. Sinai Temple, 10400 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 474-1518. stla.shulcloud.com/form/uihlaatsinai

“THE RISE OF NAZISM”

With the Holocaust Museum LA. closed until June, today’s online Holocaust-centric program, “What History Teaches: The Rise of Nazism,” examines how German Jews created spaces of dignity and hope in the face of terror, prosecution and prejudice during the 1930s. Jordanna Gessler, chief impact officer at Holocaust Museum LA and the granddaughter of survivors, discusses “Between Terror and Resilience — Jewish Life in Nazi Germany.” Noon-1 p.m. Free. Register at holocaustmuseumla.org/event-details/what-history-teaches-between-terror-and-resilience-jewish-life-in-nazi-germany.