2/Saturday

SHABBAT

Temple Beth Torah: 9 a.m. Monthly healing service. 10 a.m. Tot Shabbatprogram for 3-5 year olds. 16651 Rinaldi St., Granada Hills. For more information,call (818) 831-0835.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Stephen S. Wise Temple Youth: 8 p.m.-midnight. Midnight Madness dancefor 9th- and 10th-grade teens. $10. The Olympic Collection, 11301 OlympicBlvd., Los Angeles. For more information, e-mail teens@sswt.org.

Bay Cities JCC: 8 p.m.-midnight. Monthly Israeli dance event, with vintageIsraeli dances. $6. 2601 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica. For more information,call (310) 828-3433.

CHANUKAH GIFTS

Burbank Temple Emanu El: 6:30 p.m. Holiday auction features new andgently used items, door prizes and refreshments. $5. 1302 N. Glenoaks Blvd.,Burbank. For more information call (818) 845-5201.

3/Sunday

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Beth Shir Shalom: 2 p.m. Chanukah at Home concert, featuring a group ofpopular musicians, songwriters and children. s theater performers. $10(adults); $8 (children). 1827 California Ave., Santa Monica. For reservationsor more information, call (310) 453-3361.

Skirball Cultural Center: Noon. Portraits Today in L.A., a discussionamong artists, critics and educators exploring the contemporary resurgenceof portraiture. Free with museum admission: $8 (general); $6 (seniors andstudents); free (members and children). 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles.For reservations, call (310) 440-4667.

Temple Beth Ohr: 7 p.m. Celebrating Jewish Music concert, features musicby Aminadav Aloni, Felix Mendelssohn and others. 15721 E. Rosecrans Ave.,La Mirada.

The Workmen. s Circle/Arbeter Ring: 2 p.m. A Joyous Concert, benefitting theJewish Home for the Aging, features the Mit Gezang Yiddish Chorus, theRussian Children. s Chorus and more. $25 minimum donation. 1525 S. RobertsonBlvd., Los Angeles. For more information, call (310) 552-2007.

CSUN Performing Arts/Valley Outreach Synagogue: 2 p.m. Jack Bielan and Friendsperform music from his CD . From the Heart of a Jewish Soul.. PerformingArts Center, CSUN, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge. For tickets or moreinformation, call (818) 348-4867.

Congregation Mishkon Tephilo: Noon-4 p.m. Opening reception for theFestival of Jewish Arts, Chanukah gift and fine arts show. All art willbe displayed until Dec. 17. Seidman Gallery, 2502 Main St., Santa Monica.For more information, call (310) 392-0811.

MEETINGS

Temple Akiba: 7 p.m.-9 p.m. World AIDS Day awareness event, with a speakerand AIDS Quilt panels on display. 5249 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City.For more information, call (310) 398-5783.

Jewish Home for the Aging: 7 a.m. Registration. 8:30 a.m. Walk of Agesfundraiser; 5K walk/run, 2K senior classic walk and 1K junior fun run.Walks begin and end at Eisenberg Village Campus, 18855 Victory Blvd., Reseda.For more information, call (818) 757-3324.

Project Chicken Soup: 8 a.m. Volunteers cook and deliver kosher mealsto people with HIV/AIDS. Deliveries begin at 11:45 a.m. Hirsh Kosher Kitchen,338 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles. For more information, call (323) 655-5330.

National Council of Jewish Women: 10 a.m. -4 p.m. Annual clothing giveaway,providing 5,000 pieces of clothing for those in need. 543 N. Fairfax Ave.,Los Angeles. For more information, call (323) 651-2930.

American Friends of the Hebrew University: 75th Annual Scopus awardgala event, honoring Jack Valenti. The Beverly Hilton Hotel. For ticketsor more information, call (310) 843-3100.

Jewish Vegetarians of Los Angeles: 2 p.m. Rabbi Harold Schulweisleads a discussion on vegetarianism today. Valley Beth Shalom Synagogue,15739 Ventura Blvd., Encino. For more information, call (818) 360-5821.
Women. s American ORT, Pico West: Noon. Monthly luncheon meeting with musicalentertainment. $6.50 donation. Fu. s Palace Restaurant, 8751 W.Pico Blvd., Beverly Hills. For more information, call (323) 653-0400.

LECTURES

Sinai Temple Blumenthal Library: 9:15 a.m. People of the Book breakfast featuringguest speaker Dr. David Lieber, editor of the new Chumash . EtzHayim: a Torah commentary.. $18. For reservations or more information,call (310) 474-1518 ext. 3217.

Westwood Kehilla: 8 p.m. Roy S. Neuberger discusses his book . From CentralPark to Sinai: How I Found My Jewish Soul.. 10523 Santa Monica Blvd., LosAngeles. For more information, call (310) 441-5289.

CHANUKAH GIFTS

The Sholem Community: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Chanukah sale includes holidayitems, decorations and gifts. Culver City Middle School, 4601 Elenda St.,Culver City. For more information, call (818) 760-6625.

Alpert JCC: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Arts and crafts fair with juried selectionsof glass, jewelry, wood and ceramic works for sale. 3801 E. Willow St.,Long Beach. For more information, call (562) 426-7601.

Congregation B. nai Tzedek Sisterhood: 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Chanukah boutique,scholastic book fair and bake sale. 9669 Talbert Ave., Fountain Valley.For more information, call (714) 963-4611.

Temple Sinai of Glendale: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Chanukah and gift fair, includingthe original Jewish artwork of Joseph Ben Adam Rosen. 1212 N. Pacific Ave.,Glendale. For more information, call (818) 246-8101.

Temple Emanuel: 9:30 a.m. Chanukah boutique, gifts and Judaica. 300N. Clark Dr., Beverly Hills. For more information, call (310) 274-6388.

4/Monday

MEETINGS

City of Hope: 3 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Legacy Builders support group provideseducation and support for those facing a terminal illness. Support GroupRoom 4015, Hillquit Building, 1500 E. Duarte Rd., Duarte. For more information,call (626) 359-8111 ext. 5465.

Jewish Family Service of Orange County: 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Weekly, issues-orienteddiscussion group. 250 E. Baker St., Suite G, Costa Mesa. For more information,call (714) 445-4950.

CLASSES

Conejo Jewish Academy: 8 p.m. Two 3-week courses begin today: . Genealogy .finding your roots,. and . With Honor and Dignity: the Jewish approachto death, burial and mourning.. $18. 30345 Canwood St., Agoura Hills.For reservations or more information, call (818) 991-0991.

University of Judaism: 6:30 p.m. 18-week introduction to Judaism programbegins today. 15600 Mulholland Dr., Bel Air. For more information, call(310) 440-1273.

West Valley JCC: 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Torah study group. 12:30 p.m.-2p.m. Yiddish music and conversation class. Each class, free (members);$4 (nonmembers). 22622 Vanowen St., West Hills. For more information, call9818) 464-3300.

Congregation Beth Chayim Chadashim: 7 p.m. . Tzedakah and Tikkun Olam.class taught by Rabbi Lisa Edwards. 6000 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles. Formore information, call (323) 931-7023.

5/Tuesday

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

University of Judaism: 11 a.m. Young Artists series features 10-year-oldpianist Elliot Jin. $10. 15600 Mulholland Dr., Bel Air. For reservations,call (310) 476-9777 ext. 283.

MEETINGS

Brandeis University National Women. s Committee, San Fernando ValleyChapter: 9:15 a.m. Woman of the Year award luncheon. $45. Temple Adat AriEl, 12020 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood. For more information, call (818)885-7593.

H.O.P.E. Unit Foundation: 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Widow/widowers bereavement supportgroups, each led by a licensed therapist. $15 suggested donation. ValleyBeth Shalom, 15739 Ventura Blvd., Encino. (818) 788-4673.

LECTURES

Temple Beth Am: 7:45 p.m. Rabbi David Dalin will discuss his book . ThePresidents of the United States and the Jews.. $5. 1039 S. La Cienega Blvd.,Los Angeles. For more information, call (310) 652-7353 ext. 215.

Sephardic Temple Tifereth Israel: 7:30 p.m. Screening of a newly prepared film,. Palestinian Incitement to Violence,. followed by Meirav Elion Shahar,Israeli Consul for Communications and Public Affairs. 10500 Wilshire Blvd.,Los Angeles. For more information, call (310) 475-7300.

CLASSES

National Council of Jewish Women: 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Flower- arrangingclass with Annette Yonemitsu. $15 includes flowers and vase. 543 N. Fairfax,Los Angeles. For reservations or more information, call (323) 852-8518.

SENIORS

Ezra Center for Mature Adults: 9 a.m. Tai Chi exercise class taught byJoanna Yan. 10 a.m. Dr. Arlene Lazarowitz presents . American Jewishexperiences since 1880.. Kosher lunch available for $5 (members); $6 (nonmembers).Temple Ner Tamid of Downey, 10629 Lakewood Blvd., Downey. For more information,call (562) 861-9276.

West Valley JCC: 10 a.m.-noon. Senior Shalom club, with coffee and bagelbrunch and guest speaker Mike Feuer, City Council member. $2 (members);$6 (nonmembers). 22622 Vanowen St., West Hills.

6/Wednesday

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Los Angeles Yiddish Culture Club, Valley Chapter: 7:30 p.m. Entertainer andcomedian Archie Barkan presents . A Celebration of Chanukah.. Free (members);$3 (nonmembers). Adat Ari El, 12020 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood. Formore information, call (818) 376-1640.

MEETINGS

Valley Cities JCC: 7 p.m. Reaching out to interfaith families, discussionmeeting series for families with one Jewish partner. $125. 13164 BurbankBlvd., Sherman Oaks. For more information, call (323) 938-2531 ext. 2280.

LECTURES

Jewish Community Library of Los Angeles: 7 p.m.-9 p.m. L.A. Times columnist JonathanKirsch presents his latest book, . King David: The Real Life ofthe Man Who Ruled Israel.. 6006 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. For reservations,call (323) 761-8648.
CLASSES

University Synagogue, Irvine: Noon-1:30 p.m. Lunch and Learn with RabbiRachlis focuses on modern Jewish poetry. 4915 Alton Pkwy., Irvine. Forreservations or more information, call (949) 553-3535.

Adat Ari El Sisterhood: 12:30 p.m. Multi-interest day, topics include .Coming to grips with Wagner.. Free (registered students); $3 (generaladmission). 12020 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood. For more information,call (818) 766-9426.

CHANUKAH GIFTS

Temple Aliyah: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Holiday gift and toy boutique. 6025 ValleyCircle Blvd., Woodland Hills. For more information, call 346-3545.

West Valley JCC: Scholastic book fair, daily through Dec. 20. 22622Vanowen St., West Hills. For more information, call (818) 464-3300.

7/Thursday

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

The Jewish Federation, Entertainment and Fashion Outreach Committees:8 p.m. Vodka Latke Chanukah Party. $50. Key Club, 9039 W. Sunset Blvd.,West Hollywood. For tickets or more information, call (323) 761-8357.

MEETINGS

The Executives, Jewish Home for the Aging: 7 a.m. Breakfast meeting.Jack Kyser will discuss the economic outlook for Los Angeles. $20 (members);$22 (nonmembers). Warner Center Marriott, 21850 Oxnard St., Woodland Hills.For reservations or more information, call (818) 774-3344.

Etta Israel Center, Iranian Division: 7 p.m. Fundraising Chanukah dinner.Olympic Collection, 11301 Olympic Blvd. For more information, call (310)285-0909.

LECTURES

University of Judaism: 7:30 p.m. Julie Kohner tells her family. s story of survival,using her mother Hanna. s appearance on . This is Your Life..15600 Mulholland Dr., Bel Air. For reservations or more information, call(310) 440-1273.

Skirball Cultural Center: 8 p.m. Dr. Andreas Nachama lectures on therevival of Jewish life in Germany. $8 (general); $6 (members); $4 (students).2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. For tickets, call (323) 655-8587.

Sinai Temple: 6 p.m.-8 p.m. . Israel Under Siege: What the Jewish communityneeds to know,. a community teach-in with a panel of speakers. 10400 WilshireBlvd., West L.A. For more information, call (323) 761-8145.

Congregation Adat Israel: 8 p.m. Rabbi Mendel Kessin discusses . Thetrue power of speech: words that heal, words that kill.. $10. 5052 WarnerAve., Huntington Beach. For reservations or more information, call (714)846-2285.
CLASSES

Valley Beth Shalom Family Center: 7:30 p.m. . Creating memories: Buildingrituals and traditions for toddler and nursery- age children.. 15739 VenturaBlvd., Encino. For more information, call (818) 788-4667.

8/Friday

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

The Workmen. s Circle/Arbeter Ring: 6:30 p.m. Potluck dinner with author Edward Cohen discussinghis new book . The Peddler. s Grandson: Growing Up Jewishin Mississippi.. Also, opening of . The under $200 Art show and sale,.at A Shenere Velt Gallery, through Jan. 5. 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., LosAngeles. For reservations or more information, call (310) 552-2007.

SHABBAT

Kehillat Israel: 8 p.m. Shabbat evening service, with Rabbi Reuben leading adiscussion on . Is there Torah wisdom on Israel and the Palestinians?.16019 Sunset Blvd., Pacific Palisades. For more information, call (310)459-2328.

Singles

2/Saturday

Game Night for Jewish Singles (20. s-40. s): First Saturday of each monthat a private residence in Canoga Park. For more information, call (818)883-2379.

Upscale Professional Singles (25+): 8 p.m. Wine, cheese and entertainmentat a Westside location. $15. For more information, call (323) 931-0443.

Jewish Single Parents and Singles Association: 6 p.m. Potluck barbecuehouse party in Newport Beach. $5. For reservations and more information,call (949) 645-4340.

Bridge for Singles (59+): Intermediate players meet in a private homein West Los Angeles and Santa Monica areas. Also meets Tuesday and Thursday.$4. For more information, call (310) 398-9649.

3/Sunday

Singles Helping Others: 7:30 a.m.-11 a.m. Volunteering for the . Walkof Ages. to benefit the Jewish Home for the Aging. 18855 Victory. For moreinformation, call (818) 343-1846.

Conejo Jewish Singles Connection: 9:45 a.m. Hike in Sycamore Canyonto a waterfall. Four mile hike, easy-moderate. Bring boots, water and snack.$2 (members); $5 (nonmembers). For more information, call (818) 707-1290.

Westside Singles Networking Club (30+): 3 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Thanksgivingmix and mingle social with swing and tango dance class. $10. Dance Doctor,1440 Fourth St., Santa Monica. For more information, call (310) 828-7326.

Quick Date (20-30): Rapid introductions event for Jewish singles, 10introductions in one hour. For reservations or more information, call (310)488-8716.

Jewish Singles Golf Connection (50. s-60. s): Short courses, friendshipand fun. Experienced only please. For reservations, call (310) 802-0079.

Westside JCC: 8 p.m.-midnight. Israeli folk dancing with David Dassa.$4 (members); $5 (nonmembers). 5870 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles. Formore information, call (323) 938-2531 ext. 2225.

Bridge Group (60+): 7:30 p.m. Intermediate players only. Private homesin Santa Monica and West L.A. area. Also Tuesday and Thursday. $4.For more information, call (310) 398-6558.

4/Monday

New Age Singles (55+): 7:15 p.m. Torah study led by Selma Semmelman.$3 (members); $5 (guests). For reservations or more information, call (310)659-5868.

Singles Helping Others: 7 p.m. General meeting, discussing upcomingevents. 13130 Burbank Blvd., Van Nuys. For more information, call (323)769-1307.

Israeli Folk Dancing: 8 p.m. All levels of experience welcome, withinstructor Israel Yakovie. Lessons until 9 p.m.; open session 9 p.m.-12:30a.m. Also meets Thursday. $5. 2244 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles. (800)750-5432.

5/Tuesday

West Valley JCC: 8 p.m.-midnight. Israeli Folk dancing with James Zimmer.Instruction until 9:15 p.m.; open dancing until midnight. $5 (members);$6 (nonmembers). 22622 Vanowen St., West Hills. For more information, call(818) 464-3311.

Westwood Jewish Singles (45+): 7:30 p.m. Coffee, cake and conversation.Professionally led discussion and support group. Also meets Sun., 8 p.m.$8. For more information, call (310) 444-8986.

6/Wednesday

Rendezvous Travel Club: 7 p.m. Meeting and mixer for professional Jewishsingles to discuss plans for upcoming group trips. For more information,call (310) 884-8604.

JeffTennis (25-37): 7 p.m. Social-Vintational, with tennis rallyingand mixed-doubles play, near Beverly Hills. $5. For reservations, call(818) 342-9402.

7/Thursday

Jewish Singles Meeting Place (30. s-40. s): 7 p.m. Dinner at Brent. s Deliin Northridge. For reservations or more information, call (818) 343-1846.

Conversations!: 7:30 p.m. Singles group with a guest speaker every Thursdaynight. Light dinner served. $15. 820 Harvard St., Santa Monica. For reservations,call (310) 315-1078.

8/Friday

Travelling Shabbat Singles (20. s-30. s): Group attends Friday night servicesat different synagogues every week and socializes after services. Thisweek: Sinai Temple, 10400 Wilshire Blvd. For more information, call (310)712-3402.

45+ Jewish Singles: 8 p.m. Shabbat services and singles group social.Temple Beth David, 6100 Hefley St., Westminster. For more information,call (714) 892-6623.

Upcoming

Nexus (20. s-40. s): Dec. 22-24. Ski trip to Mammoth. Carpools will bearranged from San Fernando Valley, L.A. and Orange County. $85. Formore information, call (562) 799-9965.

Jewish Singles Rendezvous (35-50): Dec.21-28. Chanukah in Australia,a seven-day tour of Sydney, Melbourne and the Outback. Also, Dec. 26-Jan.3. Six-day tour and spiritual retreat to Costa Rica, includes lodging atluxury mountain resort. For more information on either trip, call (310)884-8604.