fbpx

Calendar & Singles

Calendar and singles
[additional-authors]
June 14, 2001

Calendar

SATURDAY/16

Ohr Hatorah Congregation: 8:45 a.m. Shabbat services. Faith Tabernacle Church, 2147 Purdue Ave., West Los Angeles. For more information, call (818) 769-8223.

Temple Judea: 9:30 a.m. Tot Shabbat services, followed by regular services. 5429 Lindley Ave., Tarzana. For more information, call (818) 758-3800.

Congregation Kol Ami: Noon-midnight. Annual Gay and Lesbian Pride Festival in West Hollywood, followed by a havdallah service after sundown. For more information, call (310) 248-6320.

Fairfax Senior Citizens Center (50+): 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Dancing to music by a live orchestra, with refreshments. Trips and other activities are available as well. 7929 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles. For more information, call (323) 653-1824.

SUNDAY/17

Zimmer Children’s Museum: 1:30 p.m. Make sunglasses at the Sunday Family Workshop. $5 (adults); $3 (children 3-11); free (children under 2). 6505 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. For more information, call (323) 761-8994.

Temple Ramat Zion: 7 p.m. “The New Chumash: Why and How We Wrote It,” lecture by Dr. David Lieber, president emeritus of the University of Judaism. 17655 Devonshire St., Northridge. For more information, call (818) 360-1881.

MONDAY/18

Israel Emergency Alliance: 7:30 p.m. Discussion led by David Suissa, founder of the Olam movement, on our potential role in Israel’s battle for truth and providing accurate news about Israel. Westside JCC, 5870 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles. For more information, visit standwithus.com.

Congregation Beth Am/San Diego: 7 p.m. Screening of “The Witness,” a documentary about animal rights and the Jewish tradition of compassion for animals. 5050 Black Mountain Rd., San Diego. For more information, call (858) 824-1975.

TUESDAY/19

B’nai Brith: 6:30 p.m. Square dance lessons and dinner. $7. Burton Chace Park Community Hall, 13650 Mindanao Wy, Marina del Rey. For more information, call (310) 839-6854.

Congregation Beth Chayim Chadashim: 7 p.m. “Jewish Views of the Afterlife,” lecture by Rabbi Lisa Edwards. $12 (members); $15 (partners of members); $18 (nonmembers). 6000 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles. For more information, call (323) 931-7023.

WEDNESDAY/20

Sherman Oaks Hospital: 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Free memory screening on the first and third Wednesday of every month. SAGE Center, 5000 Van Nuys Blvd., Suite 110, Sherman Oaks. For more information, call (818) 990-2573.

West Valley JCC: 6:30 p.m.-7:15 p.m. Pajama Storytime, all ages meet to hear Jewish stories every Wednesday through Aug. 15. Tonight: Performance by Hap Palmer. 22622 Vanowen St., West Hills. For more information, call (818) 464-3300.

Congregation Ner Tamid: 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Lunch discussion with Jewish Federation South Bay Council director Margy Feldman regarding her switch from a successful career in the apparel industry to a coordinator of Jewish communal services. $8. 5721 Crestridge Rd., Rancho Palos Verdes. For reservations or more information, call (310) 377-6986.

Temple Sinai of Glendale Seniors: Noon-2 p.m. Lecture, “Laughter is Good Medicine,” with lunch. 1212 N. Pacific Ave., Glendale. For more information, call (818) 766-8700.

THURSDAY/21

Valley Yiddish Culture Club: 7:30 p.m. Newly discovered documentary film from 1938 Warsaw presented and discussed by professor Henry Slucki, with refreshments. Free (under 21 and members); $3 (guests). Adat Ari El, 12020 Burbank Blvd., Valley Village. For more information, call (818) 376-1640.

West Valley JCC: 6:30 p.m. Summer Video Fest with Jewish films through Aug. 23. Tonight: “Gentleman’s Agreement.” 22622 Vanowen St., West Hills. For more information, call (818) 464-3300.

FRIDAY/22

Temple Judea: 6:30 p.m. “Jews and Catholics: A new millenium and a new beginning,” lecture by Bishop Gerald Wilkerson and services. 5429 Lindley Ave., Tarzana. For more information, call (818) 758-3800.

Valley Beth Shalom: 8:15 p.m. Lecture on Judaism and Vegetarianism by Jewish Vegetarians of Los Angeles. Valley Beth Shalom, 15739 Ventura Blvd., Encino. For more information, call (818) 360-5821.

The Movable Minyan: 7 p.m. Shabbat Under the Stars service with singing and dairy vegetarian potluck dinner. For location or more information, call (310) 285-3317.

Singles

SATURDAY/16

New Age Singles (55+): 8 p.m. Classical music party led by Irv Hershman, with refreshments. $5 (members); $7 (nonmembers). For reservations or more information, call (818) 907-0337.

Jewish Single Parents & Singles Association: 8 p.m. Potluck party at a private home in Fountain Valley. $5. For reservations or more information, call (714) 964-7031.

SUNDAY/17

L.A.’s Best Connection: 8:30 a.m. Meet at Farmer’s Market on 3rd and Fairfax to carpool to an amusement park. For reservations or more information, call (323) 782-0435.

MONDAY/18

Project Next Step: 8 a.m.-9 a.m. “Topics in Jewish Law,” discussion with breakfast, every Monday in June. $7. 9911 W. Pico Blvd., Suite 102, Los Angeles. For reservations or more information, call (310) 552-4595 ext. 21.

TUESDAY/19

Torah on Tuesday (25-40): 7 p.m. Torah study on the third Tuesday of every month. $7 (nonmembers); $5 (members). Lunaria, 10351 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles. For more information, call (310) 474-1518 ext. 3234.

Jewish Single Parents & Singles Association: 7 p.m. Meet at the Fire Station on Marine St. to go for a Balboa Island walk. For more information, call (714) 556-6717.

WEDNESDAY/20

Project Next Step (30’s & 40’s): 8 p.m. Coffee talk, discussion with a rabbi on current political, economic and social situations, with dessert. $5. 9911 W. Pico Blvd., Suite 102, Los Angeles. For reservations or more information, call (310) 552-4595 ext. 21.

L’Chaim Entertainment (21+): 9:30 p.m. Party with international, salsa, Middle Eastern and hip-hop music, every Wednesday. Glatt kosher dinner available with reservations. $10 (dinner not included). Beverly Hills Cuisine, 9025 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills. For reservations or more information, call (310) 289-4435.

THURSDAY/21

City of Hope: 7 p.m.- 10 p.m. Tenth Annual Wine Tasting event. $40 (in advance); $50 (at the door). Beverly Hills Country Club, 3084 Motor Ave., Los Angeles. For reservations or more information, call (213) 202-5735 ext. 26507.

FRIDAY/22

Shabbat Dinner with Aaron Deutsch (25-50): 7 p.m. Kosher Japanese vegetarian dinner with discussion and service at a private home. For reservations or more information, call (310) 360-1322 by June 19.

UPCOMING

Elite Jewish Theatre Singles: Sat., June 23, 8 p.m. Musical comedy, “Company,” about five married couples and their mission to persuade their bachelor friend to get married. $17.50. For reservations or more information, call (310) 203-1312.

Jewish Stars (36-49): Sat., June 23, 8:30 p.m. Tropical themed party at a private home in Encino. $8. For reservations or more information, call (310) 319-0608.

New Start (30+): Sun., Aug. 5. Party with”The Great Gatsby” theme. Membership drive through July 1. For more information, call (310) 478-3137.

Did you enjoy this article?
You'll love our roundtable.

Editor's Picks

Latest Articles

Difficult Choices

Jews have always believed in the importance of higher education. Today, with the rise in antisemitism across many college campuses, Jewish high school seniors are facing difficult choices.

All Aboard the Lifeboat

These are excruciating times for Israel, and for the Jewish people.  It is so tempting to succumb to despair. That is why we must keep our eyes open and revel in any blessing we can find.  

More news and opinions than at a
Shabbat dinner, right in your inbox.

More news and opinions than at a Shabbat dinner, right in your inbox.

More news and opinions than at a Shabbat dinner, right in your inbox.