KOL AMI WEEKEND

For three huge days and nights, celebrate Congregation Kol Ami’s past, present and future. At Friday night’s Shabbat service, Rabbi Emerita Denise Eger — who led the LGBTQ+ congregation for 30 years — returns to give a d’var Torah. After Saturday morning’s Shabbat services, Rabbi Lindy Reznick formally will be installed, followed by a kiddush luncheon. At Sunday’s Gala, celebrating Kol Ami’s 33^rd anniversary, past presidents will be honored, and Vox Femina will perform. 7:05 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. Saturday, 6:15 p.m. Sunday. Gala tickets $360. Congregation Kol Ami, 1200 N. La Brea Ave., West Hollywood. (323) 606-0996. https://www.kol-ami.org

SHABBAT AT THE BEACH

At the Pacific Palisades-based Kehillat Israel, leaders say it wouldn’t be summer without “Shabbat at the Beach,” and today is the second of four oceanside dates. The remaining Shabbat at the Beach dates are July 25 and Aug. 29. Leading off is a BYO Shabbat dinner today followed by services. 5:30 p.m. meal, 6:15 p.m. services. Free. Santa Monica State Beach, 1100 Pacific Coast Highway, Tower 11, Santa Monica. (310) 459-2328. https://www.ourki.org/event/shabbat-at-the-beach6.html

SHABBAT UNDER THE STARS

Picture yourself deep in the San Fernando Valley on a warm, early summer Shabbat evening, a star-filled sky above you and you have a sense of what to expect at Temple Adat Shalom’s “Shabbat Under the Stars.” 7-8 p.m. Free. Temple Adat Shalom, 18200 Rinaldi Place, Northridge. (818) 360-2258. https://www.tasnorthridge.org/calendar/

SHABBAT AND SHOW

JQ International, OneTable and Center Theater Group celebrate Pride Month with “Shabbat and a Show,” which opens with a kosher pre-show Shabbat dinner. Afterward, cross the street to see “Parade,” the award-winning show about wrongly accused Jewish factory worker Leo Frank, at the Ahmanson. To register, purchase a ticket to “Parade” for June 27 and use the code JQINTL, which will automatically register you for the Shabbat dinner. 6:30 p.m. pre-show reception, Music Center campus. 8 p.m. “Parade” at Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. Tickets start at $36. https://jqinternational.org/events/shabbat-and-a-show/

“THE JEWISH PRIEST”

A Jewish “priest” falls hopelessly in love with a married woman. The only catch? According to tradition, he can’t marry a divorcée — only a widow. Lucky for him, his well-meaning gangster buddy is happy to “help” with that detail. “The Jewish Priest, The Gangster & The Magician,” playing tonight and Sunday, June 29 at the Hollywood Fringe Festival, promises Talmudic twists mixed with criminal capers and illusion. Tonight: 11 p.m., Sunday 4 p.m. $25. Let Live Theatre at The Actors Company, 916 N. Formosa Ave., Los Angeles. (323) 463-4639. https://thejewishpriestplay.com

LUNCH & LEARN AT IKAR

A “Lunch and Learn” with scholar-in-residence Rabbi Mel Gottlieb, president emeritus of the Academy for Jewish Religion, California, is held at IKAR following Saturday’s Shabbat services. 1-2 p.m. Free. Shalhevet High School, 910 S. Fairfax Ave. (323) 634-1870. https://ikar.org/events/lunch-learn-scholar-in-residence-rabbi-mel-gottlieb/

CHAI-BROW COMEDY

Temple Akiba’s “Chai Brow Comedy: Summer Edition” features Jason Kaye and Adam Newman lighting up the stage with Jewish joy. Laugh your tuchus off and enjoy time before and after the show for schmoozing. 7-7:30 p.m. drinks and schmoozing, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Comedy show, 8:30-9:30 p.m. drinks and schmoozing. $30, includes beer, wine, soft drinks. Temple Akiba, 5249 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 398-5783. RSVP at https://templeakiba.shulcloud.com/form/summer_comedy_062025.

LA JEWISH FILM FEST

The 20^th annual LA Jewish Film Festival continues through July 1. Tonight’s film, “The Glory of Life,” playing at the Laemmle Town Center in Encino, at 7:30 p.m., is a sweeping drama that tells the story of Franz Kafka, author of “Metamorphosis.” A Q&A follows. Throughout the week, additional programs include “Charles Grodin: Rebel with a Cause,” on June 29, 4 p.m., at Laemmle Royal in West LA; “Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief,” also June 29, 7 p.m., Museum of Tolerance; and the closing-night premiere of award-winning TV series,“The Zweiflers,” on July 1, 7 p.m., at the Museum of Tolerance. Following the closing night event, Journal Editor-in-Chief David Suissa moderates a talk with actor Mike Burstyn. Tonight: 7:30 p.m. $16. Laemmle Town Center 5, 17200 Ventura Blvd., Encino. For tickets and festival details, visit lajfilmfest.org.

INTRO TO JUDAISM

American Jewish University’s 18-week Miller Introduction to Judaism program opens on Zoom with the session, “Torah: Our People’s Story.” Whether you simply want to learn more about the basics of Judaism or are ready to begin your journey to conversion, AJU recommends this popular class, led by instructor and Rabbi Herschel “Brodie” Aberson. The class is held every Sunday. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $475 individual, $650 couples. For questions, contact maascenter@aju.eduor visit https://www.aju.edu/events/miller-intro-judaism-program.

“UNDERDOG: AGAINST ALL ODDS”

Author Thomas Jacobson, 87, who fled Nazi Germany as a child and became a human rights lawyer in Milwaukee, introduces his new memoir, “Underdog: Against All Odds, the Fight for Justice.” Appearing at the Barnes & Noble store at The Grove, Jacobson discusses how most of his extended family remained in Germany and perished during the Holocaust and how he established his career as a prominent attorney representing leading civil rights figures and the families of Jeffrey Dahmer’s victims. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Barnes and Noble at the Grove, 189 The Grove, Los Angeles. (323) 525-0270. RSVP at https://www.holocaustmuseumla.org/event-details/underdog-against-all-odds-the-fight-for-justice.

“SONDHEIM UNPLUGGED”

Join the party at Beth Chayim Chadashim and enjoy “Sondheim Unplugged” livestreamed from 54 Below in New York City. In honor of Pride month, the company is made up entirely of LGBTQ+ performers. Fans will watch “Sondheim Unplugged” in BCC’s sanctuary. 4 p.m. Free. Beth Chayim Chadashim, 6090 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles. (213) 290-6139. https://www.bcc-la.org/isnt-it-queer-sondheim-unplugged/

“OUTSIDER”

“Outsider,” a 40-minute documentary, addresses the tragedy and redemption that can result from mental illness. The film focuses on the late Maury Ornest, whose life revolved around baseball, schizoaffective disorder and art. After his death, his sister discovered more than 1,400 paintings in every room of his home—setting her on an unexpected journey. After the screening, organized by Kehillat Israel, stick around for a panel with the filmmaker, Ted Haimes; psychiatrist Elizabeth Casalegno; and Maury’s sister, Laura. 3-4:30 p.m. Lionsgate Screening Room. Address provided upon registration. ourki.org/event/outsider-short-film-screening-and-panel.html#

JUDEA BOWL CONCERT

Temple Judea will bring the fun and song. All you need to bring isa picnic dinner to enjoy before their summer concert, Judea Bowl. The program, “Songs of the Tribe: The Story of Jewish Broadway,” is an summertime tradition at the synagogue. 5 p.m. Doors open, 6 p.m. Concert. Adults and children ages 13-and-up, Members, $18; nonmembers, $25. Children, ages 5-12, $10. Free for children ages 4 and under. Temple Judea, 5429 Lindley Ave., Tarzana. (818) 758-3800. Register at https://portal.templejudea.com/event/judea-bowl.html.

FAMILY FUN NIGHT

Adat Shalom’s Family Fun Night welcomes all families for an evening of games, movies, art projects, pizza and more! The little ones will love the screening of animated classic “The Iron Giant,” and grownups can get into the competitive spirit during a game night. Don’t miss an evening of family, fun and community. 5 p.m. Free. Adat Shalom, 3030 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 475-4985. https://www.adatshalomla.org/form/familyfun25

MICHAEL EISNER

Business mogul Michael Eisner, former chairman and CEO of the Disney Company, reflects on his camping days when he is interviewed by Ben Mankiewicz, host of Turner Classic Movies, at the Skirball Cultural Center. Eisner discusses his recently released book, “Camp: Life, Leadership and Why you Never Stop Paddling,” about the indispensable lessons he learned at summer camp and how they continue to influence him today. Rescheduled from May 7. 7:30 p.m. $20 general admission, $15 for members, senior citizens, fulltime students, and children ages 2 to 17. Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 440-4500. https://www.skirball.org/programs/camp-conversation-michael-eisner

CHAIR YOGA

Refresh and renew. Every Wednesday, Temple Israel of Hollywood invites the community to take a mid-week break with the Women of  TIOH and enjoy a 45-minute chair yoga session with Zoë Hagler Marcus, the temple’s yoga and Pilates expert. Join on Zoom at 11:15 a.m. https://tioh.org/event/chair-yoga-with-wotioh-zoe-marcus/2025-07-02/