Temple Beth Emet: 6:30 p.m. Craig Taubman leads “The 25th Hour: A Havdalah Service” with discussion to follow. 1770 W. Cerritos Ave., Anaheim. (714) 772-4720.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Chabad of Miracle Mile Area: March 24-26. “Virtual Purim” Web site includes an online Purim costume contest, games, recipes, prayers and stories relevant to the holiday. www.chabadmm.com/purim. For more information call (323) 852-6907.
COLSAC Theater: 8 p.m. This version of “God of Vengeance” is Stephen Fife’s adaptation of Sholem Asch’s play, which was originally written in Yiddish. $20. 6902 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood. Plays Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m. and Sun. at 3 p.m.
(323) 960-7829.
March 27 /SUNDAY
PURIM
Temple Beth Torah: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Purim carnival with dunk tank, Purim games, giant slide and prizes. Please bring canned goods for families in need. Free. 7620 Foothill Road, Ventura. (805) 647-4181.
EVENTS
Jewish Studies Institute: 7 p.m. “Echoes That Remain,” film of archival clips of pre-Holocaust Eastern Europe in honor of the 60th anniversary of liberation. Light refreshments will follow. $5. The Conference Theater at the Museum of Tolerance, 9786 W. Pico Blvd.,
Los Angeles. (310) 772-2467.
MARCH 28/MONDAY
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
American Film Institute: 8 p.m. “Palindromes.” the story of 12-year-old Aviva Victor’s quest to become a mom, takes her far from home and back again. Question and answer session with the director to follow. $10-$11. ArcLight Hollywood,
6360 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood. (323) 464-4226.
March 29 /TUESDAY
EVENTS
The Jewish Journal and Jewish Community Library: 7:30 p.m. First event in the “Jewish Screenwriter Speaker Series” for young professionals 21-39 at B’nai-David Judea in Los Angeles. For more information.
OPEN HOUSES
New Community Jewish High School: 7 p.m. Prospective students and families can meet the faculty, current students and the head of school, and ask questions.
7353 Valley Circle Blvd., West Hills. R.S.V.P., (818) 348-0048.
MARCH 30/WEDNESDAY
LECTURES
Valley Beth Shalom: 7:30 p.m. “A Conversation of the Learned” with Rabbi Harold Kushner in honor of Rabbi Harold M. Schulweis. Also, on Thur., Mar. 31, at the same time with Rabbis David Hartman and Irving “Yitz” Greenberg. $60 (reserved seating), free (open seating). 15739 Ventura Blvd., Encino. (818) 530-4088.
MARCH 31/THURSDAY
EVENTS
Jewish Artist Network: 8 p.m. Networking meeting for artists, publishers and other interested parties. Canter’s Deli, 419 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles. (562) 547-9078.
APRIL 1 /FRIDAY
SHABBAT
Nashuva: 6:45 p.m. Rabbi Naomi Levy leads passionate, rocking Kabbalat Shabbat service. Westwood Hills Congregational Church, 1989 Westwood Blvd., Westwood. www.nashuva.com.
Note: This is the correct date. Last week’s Jewish Journal print edition calendar listed the incorrect date.
UPCOMING:
April 3-4
Hillel Foundation of Orange County/Israel on Campus Coalition of Orange County/Caravan for Democracy/StandWithUs: 8:30 a.m. Sun.-6 p.m. Mon. “Making the Case for Israel: A Two-Day Conference Presenting an Accurate Picture of Middle East Reality.” $36 (students), $75 (per day, nonstudents). UC Irvine and Merage Jewish Community Center, 1 Federation Way, Suite 200, Irvine. (800) 969-5585 ext. 247.
Tues., April 5
Stanford Jewish Alumni of Los Angeles: 7 p.m. Presentation and book signing by Vincent Brook, author of “Something Ain’t Kosher Here: The Rise of the ‘Jewish’ Sitcom.” Vegetarian appetizers and kosher wines will be served. Beverly Hills residence. R.S.V.P. by April 1, (213) 763-7377.
Sat., April 9
Wilshire Boulevard Temple: “Hope – A Musical Celebration of the Soul” honoring Rabbis Ed Feinstein and Karen Fox, with special guest singing groups and comedy performer. $36-$100. 116611 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles. (818) 788-4673.
Sun., April 10
Kadima Hebrew Academy: “35 Years of Moving Forward – A Gala Evening Honoring Shawn and Dorit Evenhaim and Rabbi Elijah and Penina Schochet.” 7011 Shoup Ave., West Hills. (818) 346-0849.
Singles
MARCH 26 /SATURDAY
Singles Helping Others: 1-4 p.m. Assist with the Therapeutic Prom for Children’s Special Olympics. Santa Monica. (818) 591-0772.
Conversations at Leon’s: 7:30 p.m. Saturday night mixer. $15. Santa Monica. R.S.V.P., (310) 393-4616.
Jewish Singles, Meet! (30s and 40s):
8 p.m. Screening of the film, “The Chosen” and discussion led by Rabbi Aaron Katz. Temple Ner Maarav, Encino. R.S.V.P., (818) 750-0095.
New Age Singles (55+): 8 p.m. Madrid Theatre party for “A Stoop on Orchard Street.” 21622 Sherman Way, Canoga Park. No-host dinner at Acapulco Restaurant in Woodland Hills preceding. $36-$38. R.S.V.P., (818) 347-8355.
MARCH 27/SUNDAY
Jewish Outdoor Adventures:
10:10 a.m. Intermediate hike of Leo Carillo State Beach to Nicholas Flat. West Los Angeles and Valley carpools available. jewishoutdoor@yahoo.com.
Jewish Singles Volleyball: Noon-
3 p.m. Weekly beach volleyball game. Court 11 or close to it. Playa del Rey, where Culver Boulevard meets the beach. (310) 402-0099.
Harbor Jewish Singles (55+): 3 p.m. Afternoon at the movies. Meet downstairs by the escalator and decide which movie to see. Edwards Cinema Metro Point, South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa. (714) 939-8540.
MARCH 28 /MONDAY
Coffee Talk (30s and 40s): 8 p.m. Weekly discussion group. 9760 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles.
(310) 552-4595, ext. 27.
MARCH 29/TUESDAY
Nexus (20s and 30s): 6:30-9 p.m. Weekly beach volleyball. Liberty Park, 19211 Studebaker Road, Cerritos. R.S.V.P., kdkalish2@yahoo.com
Westwood Jewish Singles (45+):
7:30 p.m. “Fear of Rejection.” $10. West Los Angeles. (310) 444-8986.
MARCH 30/WEDNESDAY
Valley Beth Shalom Counseling Center (40s and 50s): 6:30-8 p.m. Singles’ Growth Group. For singles who are divorced or have never been married. R.S.V.P., (818) 784-1414.
AISH (21-31): 8 p.m. User-friendly Judaism. Marc Firestone leads discussion about practical wisdom from ancient sources. Emphasis on male-female relationships. Refreshments. R.S.V.P., (310) 278-8672, ext. 401.
MARCH 31/THURSDAY
Conversations at Leon’s: 7 p.m. “Find Love, How to Overcome Shyness and Fear of Rejection.” $15-$17. 639 26th St., Santa Monica. (310) 393-4616.
Singles Helping Others: 7 p.m. Usher for “Wonderbread Years” at the El Portal Theater. North Hollywood.
(818) 705-7916.
APRIL 1/FRIDAY
Nashuva: 6:45 p.m. Rabbi Naomi Levy leads a spiritual passionate, rocking Kabbalat Shabbat Service. Westwood Hills Congregational Church, 1989 Westwood Blvd., Westwood. www.nashuva.com. All are welcome.
Note: This is the correct date. Last week’s Journal print edition calendar listed the incorrect date.
New Age Singles (55+): 6 p.m. No-host dinner at Nibblers, 8383 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles followed by 8 p.m. Creative Arts Shabbat Service at Temple Beth Am. 1039 La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles. R.S.V.P., (310) 838-7459.
Ethiopian American Jewish Art Center: 9:30 p.m. Weekly klezmer band performance. $5. 5819 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles. (323) 857-6661.
Upcoming
April 2, 3 & 12
Elite Jewish Theatre Singles: April 2, see “The Fantasticks.” A no-host dinner precedes the show. April 3, brunch and parlor magic show at the Magic Castle. April 12, see “The King and I” at the Pantages Theatre. R.S.V.P.,
(310) 203, 1312.
A Last Purim Hurrah
Just when you thought it was safe to hang up the Esther costume, the Workmen’s Circle sucks you in for one more night of drunken excess. Celebrating Jerusalem-style, they present a Shusan Purim dance party on the second night of Purim only celebrated by Jews in walled cities. Of course, it’s BYOB, and a donation of dry rice or beans for Food Not Bombs is requested. But then again, the PC touch should remove any guilt you might be harboring from a night of too much Manischewitz. Also featured will be electro clash bands and DJs spinning old school, hip-hop, electro and ’80s. Costumes are encouraged.
Mach 26, 7:30 p.m. $7 (plus donation). 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 552-2007.
March 26 /SATURDAY
March 27 /SUNDAY
MARCH 28/MONDAY
MARCH 31/THURSDAY
APRIL 1 /FRIDAY
Singles
MARCH 26 /SATURDAY
Upcoming
April 2, 3 & 12
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