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Picks and Clicks for Feb. 21–27, 2009

Picks and Clicks for Feb. 21–27, 2009
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February 18, 2009

SAT | FEBRUARY 21
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(CONCERT)
Mezzo-soprano Iris Malkin is the beautiful young face of Israeli musicianship. A graduate of the prestigious Jerusalem Academy of Music and winner of the American Israel Cultural Foundation Study Scholarship, Malkin will be performing alongside pianist Linda Zoolalian, who studied at USC’s Thornton School of Music, and Edward Trybek, a protégé of respected guitarist Scott Tennant. This free community concert is part of the Trinity Lutheran Church’s annual concert series. Sat. 2 p.m. Free (donations are appreciated). Trinity Lutheran Church, 1340 11th St., Manhattan Beach. (310) 937-7275. ” title=”www.alpertjcc.org”>www.alpertjcc.org

(THEATER)
Comedy writer and actress Annie Korzen, who played Doris Klompus on “Seinfeld,” specializes in taking comic revenge on those who slight Jewish women. In her first show, “Yenta Unplugged,” Korzen rails (musically and hilariously) against the stereotyping of Jewish women and actresses; as a guest on “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” she talked about “Ethnic Men Who Reject Their Own Women,” and in her newest exploration of yentahood, “Yenta: Straight From the Mouth,” the occasional Journal and NPR contributor offers constructive criticism, witty humor and musical entertainment in a way that only a talented Jewish woman could. Sat. 3 p.m. (And Sun. 7 p.m.) Through March 22. $15. West Coast Ensemble, El Centro Theatre, 800 N. El Centro Ave., Hollywood. (323) 460-4443. ” title=”www.ajula.edu”>www.ajula.edu

(CONCERT)
Three words: Cuban Jewish Salsa ! First generation Cuban American Iliana Rose with her band and special guest, David Zasloff, will be inspiring the crowd to jump to their feet with Latin tunes. It’s all part of the highly successful Kol Hashamayim, or Voice of the Heavens, music series at Kol Ami. Zasloff will play his salsa shofar, while Rose will display her range of talents: piano, percussion, clarinet, vocals, all while throwing English, Spanish and maybe even a little Portuguese at you. Sun. 2 p.m. $25 (members), $35 (guests). Kol Ami Congregation, 1200 N. La Brea Ave., West Hollywood. (323) 606-0996. ” title=”www.be-true.org”>www.be-true.org

(SYMPOSIUM)
It’s a subject that scares and fascinates us all but is rarely discussed. Sinai Temple is bringing death out into the light with a multipanel symposium, “Death and Dying: Can We Talk?” Rabbi Mordecai Finley of Ohr HaTorah Congregation will deliver the keynote speech about the holy duty of attending those who are dying or grieving. Other topics that will be explored include euthanasia, palliative medicine, continuing the spiritual connection to the deceased and what to do — emotionally, psychologically and in terms of Jewish custom — when someone dies in your presence. Sun. 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $30 (advance registration), $40 (at the door). Price includes breakfast and snacks. Sinai Temple, 10400 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 481-3243. {encode=”dgreenbaum@sinaitemple.org” title=”dgreenbaum@sinaitemple.org”}. 

 

MON | FEBRUARY 23
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(FILM)
The Oscar-nominated animated feature, “Waltz with Bashir,” might well be this year’s foreign-film Oscar winner by the time art director David Polonsky begins his talk at Santa Monica College’s Academy of Entertainment and Technology. Polonsky, who developed the hauntingly beautiful aesthetics of the documentary by Ari Folman, will talk about the Israeli war film and show clips of it one night after the Academy Awards are announced. Winner of the Golden Globe for Best Foreign Film, “Waltz with Bashir” has garnered vast critical acclaim, with particular focus on the stunning animation. Mon. 7 p.m. Free. SMC Academy of Entertainment and Technology screening room, 1660 Stewart St., Santa Monica. (310) 434-3777. ” title=”judaicworkshops.com”>judaicworkshops.com

 

WED | FEBRUARY 25
(LECTURE)
If you’re struggling with commercial property issues, have we got a lecture for you. David Upshaw will host “Succeeding in Turbulent Times,” a discussion about changes in the legal climate and successful property-negotiating techniques. Upshaw is vice president and general counsel for the Irvine Co.’s office properties division. Sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Orange County, dietary laws will be observed. MCLE credit is available. Wed. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $18. Jewish Federation of Orange County, 1 Federation Way, Irvine. (949) 435-3484. ” title=”www.israelgapyear.com”>www.israelgapyear.com.

 

THU | FEBRUARY 26
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