Calendar

23/Saturday

Temple Emanuel: 10 a.m. Meditative Shabbat service followed by a potluck
dairy/vegitarian lunch. 8844 Burton Way, Beverly Hills. For more information,
call (310) 274-6388.

Congregation N’vay Shalom: 10 a.m. Minyan and Torah study with potluck
dairy lunch at the rabbi’s home. For directions or more information, call
(323) 463-7728.

Los Angeles Yiddish Culture Club: 7:30 p.m. Chanukah program of Yiddish
songs featuring Cindy Paley. Free (members); $4 (guests). 8339 W. Third
St., Los Angeles. For more information, call (323) 655-1341.

Beit Hamidrash Synagogue and West Valley Hebrew Academy: 7 p.m. Comedy
Night and benefit auction featuring Gary Owens and singing group The Platters,
with special guest Percy Sledge. $25. Warner Center Marriott Hotel, Woodland
Hills. For reservations or more information, call (818) 712-0365.

24/Sunday

Congregation Mishkon Tephilo: 4 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Cafe Latke Chanukah celebration,
with games, food, menorah lighting and musical entertainment by RebbeSoul.
$12 (members); $18 (nonmembers). 206 Main St., Venice. For reservations
or more information, call (310) 392-3029.

Congregation Shaarei Torah: 5:30 p.m. Family Chanukah dinner and candlelighting.
$15 (adults); $10 (children ages 6-12); free (children 5 and under). 550
S. Second Ave., Arcadia. For more information, call (626) 445-0810.

Chabad of Mt. Olympus: 4 p.m.-6 p.m. “Chanukah Extravaganza,” with live
entertainment, hypnotist, olive press demonstration, food and more. $5.
Franklin Canyon Park Auditorium. For more information, call (323) 650-1444.

Chabad of Greater Los Feliz: 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Chanukah celebration and
dedication of the new Chabad center, with rides for children and music
by D.J. Abehsera. 1727 N. Vermont Ave. No.107, Los Angeles. For more information,
call (323) 660-5177.

Chabad of the Conejo: 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. “The Chanukah Wonderland,” with
game booths, pony rides, petting zoo, jugglers, music and kosher food stands.
Conejo Creek Park. For more information, call (818) 991-0991.

Chabad of South Bay and Chabad of Palos Verdes: 3 p.m.-5 p.m. “Chanukah
on Ice” event includes skating, face-painting, and Chanukah treats. $6.
Skating Edge, 23770 Western Ave., Harbor City. For more information, call
(310) 326-8234.

Congregation Adat Israel: 4:30 p.m. Chanukah party with dinner, special
entertainment and games for children. 5052 Warner Ave., Huntington Beach.
For more information, call (714) 846-2285.

Temple Etz Chaim: 4 p.m.-5:30p.m.  Chanukah celebration with the
temple youth choir Shir Magic, and family entertainment by Diana Shmiana.
1080 Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. For more information, call (805) 497-6891.

Temple Beth Shalom: 6 p.m. Chanukah dinner and celebration. $7.50 (adults);
$5 (children). 3635 Elm Ave., Long Beach. For reservations or more information,
call (562) 426-6413.

B’nai Tikvah Congregation: 7 p.m. Bunco party. $7 (adults); $3 (children).
5820 W. Manchester Ave., Westchester. For more information, call (310)
645-6262.

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

Jews for Judaism: 10 a.m. “Chanukah, computers, college, your children
and Christian missionaries,” lectures by Rabbi Bentzion Kravitz and Rabbi
Aaron Parry. Yavneh Hebrew Academy, 5353 W. Third St., Los Angeles. For
more information, call (310) 854-2281.

Westwood Women’s Tehillim Group: 8:45 p.m. Monthly meeting. For location
or more information, call (310) 470-3516.

Temple Beth Torah: 9 a.m. “Yule at the Shul,” pancake breakfast and
bingo fundraiser. 7620 Foothill Road, Ventura. For more information, call
(805) 647-4181.

25/Monday

Temple Israel of Hollywood: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Holiday dinner for the hungry
and homeless of Hollywood, at Hollywood United Methodist Church, 6817 Franklin
Blvd. To donate or volunteer, call (323) 937-5275. For more information,
call (323) 876-8330.

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

Congregation Mishkon Tephilo: 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Prayerbook Hebrew class.
206 Main St., Venice. For more information, call (310) 392-3029.

Yeshiva of Los Angeles: 9 p.m.-10 p.m. Mishna Sukka for beginners with
Rabbi Rafael Stefansky, men only. Beit Midrash, 9780 Pico Blvd., Los Angeles.
For more information, call (310) 229-0958.

West Valley JCC: 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Torah study group. 12:30 p.m.-2
p.m. Yiddish music and conversation class. Each class, free (members);
$4 (nonmembers). 22622 Vanowen St., West Hills. For more information, call
(818) 464-3300.

Robertson Recreation Center: 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. International and
Israeli folk dance class with Tikva Mason. 1641 Preuss Road.  For
more information call (310) 278-5383.

North Valley JCC: 9 a.m. Beginning bridge class. 10 a.m. Pan classes.
11 a.m. Senior friendship club with lunch followed by entertainment. 16601
Rinaldi St., Granada Hills. For more information, call (818) 360-2211.

26/Tuesday

The Knitting Factory: Jewish Music Festival begins today, featuring
the Hollywood Klezmers, Joshua Natural Sound and more. Six shows, through
Dec. 29. $25 Festival pass for all shows. 7021 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood.
For more information, call (323) 463-0204.

The Kabbalah Centre: 7 p.m. Lecture on the power of kabbalah every
Tuesday and Thursday. 1062 S. Robertson Blvd. For reservations or more
information, call (310) 657-5404 ext. 1017.

Shomrei Torah Synagogue: 8 p.m.  Talmud class with Cheryl Peretz,
focusing on obligations of parents and children. 7353 Valley Circle Blvd.,
West Hills. For more information, call (818) 346-0811.

27/Wednesday

Chabad of Simi Valley: 7 p.m. Chanukah festival with a clown show, live
music and latkes. Mountaingate Plaza Shopping Center, Simi Valley. 8 p.m.
Chabad Women’s Group hosts a Chanukah party with comedy and musical entertainment.
Conejo Jewish Academy, 30345 Canwood St., Agoura Hills. For more information,
call (818) 991-0991.

Calabasas Shul: 7 p.m. Chanukah concert featuring Shlock Rock, with
a children’s choir presentation and fireworks, at the Calabasas Commons.
For more information, call (818) 591- 7485.

Democrats for Israel, L.A.: 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Chanukah party. Eilon Shahar,
Israeli Consul for Communications and Public Affairs, will give an update
on Israel. Workman’s Circle, 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., Los Angeles. For
reservations or more information, call (310) 285-8542.

Yeshiva of Los Angeles: 8:15 p.m.-9:15 p.m. “Laws of Blessings,” class
for women with Rabbi Rafael Stefansky. Mogen David Congregation, 9717 W.
Pico Blvd., Los Angeles. For more information, call (310) 229-0958.

Zimmer Discovery Children’s Museum: 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Craft project, designing
and creating dreidle boards. Class also offered on Thurs., Dec. 28. $6.
6505 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. For reservations, call (323) 761-8991.

28/Thursday

Valley Beth Israel: 7 p.m. Chanukah candlelighting event, featuring 
musical performances by Cantor Mark Goodman and the children’s choir of
Congregation Beth Emet of Burbank. 13060 Roscoe Blvd., Sun Valley. For
more information, call (818) 782-2281.

29/Friday

West Valley JCC: 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Likrat Shabbat, discussion and refreshments
with Rabbi Tsafreer Lev. 22622 Vanowen St., West Hills. For more information,
call (818) 464-3300.

Temple Beth Am: 4:45 p.m. The Neshama minyan, a soulful egalitarian
service using the melodies of Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach. 1039 S. La Cienega
Blvd., Los Angeles. For more information, call (310) 652-7353.

Temple Ahavat Shalom: 10:30 a.m. Shabbat service with Rabbi Barry Lutz.
5 p.m. Shabbat service with Rabbi Debbi Till. 18200 Rinaldi Place, Northridge.
For more information, call (818) 360-2258.

Singles

23/Saturday

Jewish Association of Single Professionals: 8:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Chanukah
dance party, with D.J.,  appetizers, games and prizes. $20. Shalom
Hunan kosher Chinese restaurant, 5651 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. For
more information, call (323) 656-7777.

New Age Singles (55+): Chanukah dinner dance. Bring a menorah and a
$2 wrapped grab-bag gift. $25 (members); $28 (guests). Radisson Hotel,
15433 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks. For reservations or more information,
call (310) 473-1391.

Sephardic Jewish Singles (40’s-50’s): 6 p.m. Potluck Chanukah party
at private home in Santa Monica. $5 and potluck dish. For more information,
call (323) 936-1882.

Jewish Singles of Los Angeles (25-40): 7 p.m. Chanukah singles party
at private home in the San Fernando Valley. For more information, call
(818) 713-0999.

Jewish Singles of the San Gabriel Valley (40-65): 6:30 p.m. Chanukah
potluck, game night and conversation at a private home in Monrovia. For
reservations or more information, call (626) 284-5451.

24/Sunday

Conejo Jewish Singles Connection: 10:30 a.m. Moderate six-mile hike
on the Mush Trail in Topanga Canyon State Park. $2 (members); $5 (nonmembers).
For more information, call (818) 707-1270.

Classic Jewish Singles (30+): 11:30 a.m. Sunday brunch at the Skirball
Cultural Center. $5 plus cost of meal. 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles.
For reservations or more information, call (818) 753-6661.

Stephen S. Wise Temple Social Circle (35-59): 8:30 p.m. Holiday Hoopla
dance party. $15 (members); $18 (guests). Lunaria Restaurant, 10351 Santa
Monica Blvd. For more information, call (310) 889-2345.

Synagogue for the Performing Arts: 6 p.m. Chanukah in the Hollywood
Hills singles party, with dinner, dreidels and music. $15 (members); $20
(nonmembers). For reservations or more information, call (310) 472-3500.

Klutz Productions and SpeedDating (21-40): 7 p.m.-2 a.m. Two events:
7 p.m.-9 p.m., World’s Largest SpeedDating Event. Then, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Klutz
Productions Holiday Party. $20 (for just the party, at the door); $25 (for
SpeedDating and party). The El Rey, 5515 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. For
more information or to register in advance for SpeedDating, call (310)
247-7477.

Jewish Federation of Orange County, Young Business and Professionals
Division (25-45): 7 p.m.-midnight. Winter Gala Under the Stars Chanukah
party, with dinner, dancing and silent auction.  $70. Orange Hill
Restaurant, 6410 E. Chapman Ave., Orange. For reservations or more information,
call (714) 755-5555 ext. 255.

Jewish Singles Meeting Place (30’s-40’s): 6 p.m. What’s a nice Jewish
guy/gal doing on Dec. 24? party at a private home in North Hills. $8. For
reservations or more information, call (818) 893-4879.

25/Monday

Jewish Single Parents and Singles Association:  5 p.m. Potluck
Chanukah party at a private home in Laguna Hills. $8 plus potluck dish
and $10 gift to exchange. For reservations or more information, call (949)
581-4788.

ACCESS/Tikkun L.A. (25-40): Volunteering across Los Angeles, serving
meals, delivering toys, planting trees and more. For reservations or more
information, call (213) 683-3433.

Eden Outdoor Adventures: 9:45 a.m. Hiking in Will Rogers State Park.
$5. For more information, call (310) 459-4020.

26/Tuesday

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.

27/Wednesday

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

28/Thursday

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

29/Friday

Singles Helping Others: 3 p.m.-8 p.m. Decorating Rose Parade floats
in Pasadena, followed by dinner. For reservations or more information,
call (323) 769-1307.

Travelling Shabbat Singles (20’s-30’s): 8 p.m. Group
attends Shabbat services at a different synagogue each week and socializes after
services. This week: Adat Shalom, 3030 Westwood Blvd., West L.A. Followed by
Kabbalat Shabbat at 10 p.m. with RebbeSoul at The Knitting Factory. $7. 7021
Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. For more information, call (310) 712-3402.