Orange County County Calendar

September 1-September 7

Heritage Pointe, Mission Viejo Chapter: Sun., Sept. 1, 5 p.m. Bus trip to the Hollywood Bowl to see “New York, New York.” $40 (members), $45 (guests). 27356 Bellogente, Mission Viejo. For more information, call (949) 455-1535.

Jewish Single Parents and Singles Association: Sun., Sept. 1, 7 p.m. Dinner and a movie. Papa Mio’s Italian Grill, 1060 E. Imperial Highway, Brea. For reservations, call (714) 517-0450.

JCC Senior Services Department: Thurs., Sept. 5, 1 p.m. Rosh Hashana concert featuring violinist Mari Haig and accordionist Barry Friedland. Rabbi Alter Tenenbaum will blow the shofar and deliver a Rosh Hashana message. $6.50. Orange County JCC, 250 E. Baker St., Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 755-0370, ext. 133.

Rosh Hashana, Thurs., Sept. 6-

Sun., Sept. 8. The holiday begins at sundown. Check with your synagogue for times of services.

Orange County JCC: Fri., Sept. 6,

7:30 p.m. (Also Sept. 7, 15 and 16.) Singles High Holiday Services. Join 400 singles of all ages. Officiated by Cantor Barry Cohen, with music by Eve Michaels. 250 E. Baker St., Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 755-0340.

Congregation B’nai Israel: Fri.,

Sept. 6. Marcia Tilchin leads the congregation in High Holiday services as their first full-time cantor.

2111 Bryan Ave., Tustin. For more information, call (714) 730-9693.

September 8-September 14

Chabad of Irvine: Sun., Sept. 8,

5:30 p.m. Mincha and Tashlich ceremony. Adults and children will walk to the Woodbridge North Lake for Tashlich after the Mincha service. 4980 Barranca Parkway, Irvine. For more information, call (949) 786-5000.

Orange County JCC Singles (35-50): Thurs., Sept. 12, 7 p.m. Dessert for 20. Limited to the first 10 women and 10 men. $18 (members), $22 (nonmembers). For reservations, call (714) 755-0340, ext. 135.

University Synagogue: Fri., Sept. 13,

8 p.m. Shabbat Shuva. The service will include meditation, poetry, traditional prayers and discussion and comments about repentance. 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine. For more information, call (949) 553-3535.

Hillel of Greater Long Beach and W. Orange County: Sat., Sept. 14, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Roshapalooza Party, featuring Los Angeles party band, The Candies, plus pasta and pizza bar. $5 or three cans of food (students), $10 and three cans of food or $15 (general). All profits go to charity. Holiday Inn, 2640 Lakewood Blvd., Long Beach. For more information, call (562) 985-7585.

September 15-September 21

Yom Kippur, Sun., Sept. 15 -Mon., Sept. 16. The holidaybegins at sundown. Check with your synagogue for times of services.

Jewish Single Parents and Singles Association: Mon., Sept. 16, sundown. Break the fast with dinner at Jerry’s Deli. 3210 Park Center Drive, Costa Mesa. For reservations or more information, call (714) 755-0340, ext. 115.

National Council of Jewish Women, Long Beach/Orange County: Tues., Sept. 17, 11:30 a.m. Launch of the 2002/2003 season with lunch and presentation of “The Children of Willesden Lane,” by Mona Golabek. The Reef Restaurant, 880 S. Harbor Scenic Drive, Long Beach. For more information, call (562) 597-2361.

Alpert Jewish Community Center: Wed., Sept. 18, 7:30 p.m. Dr. Lynn Rapaport discusses, “Growing Up Jewish in Post-Holocaust Germany.” Free. 3801 E. Willow St., Long Beach. For more information, call (526) 426-7601.

Jewish National Fund: Thurs.,

Sept. 19, 6 p.m. (cocktails), 7 p.m. (dinner). Guardians of Israel Award Dinner. Rabbi Sidney and Eleanor Guthman, Joseph and Marjorie Hess, Miles and Esther Sterling and Drs. Michael and Wendy Strauss will be honored. Former Israeli Ambassador Moshe Arens will speak. $180. Hyatt Regency, 200 S. Pine Ave., Long Beach. For reservations or more information, call (714) 957-4540.

University Synagogue: Fri., Sept. 20, 5:30 p.m. Tot Shabbat Sukkot service followed by 6:30 p.m. potluck picnic dinner and 7 p.m. family service for all ages. 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine. For more information, call (949) 553-3535.

Chabad Jewish Center of Mission Viejo: Fri., Sept. 20, 7 p.m. Shabbat and Sukkot evening service. Special children’s program will include games, prizes and stories. Celebrating all the birthdays of the month, so call to have your child’s name added to the birthday cake. 24041 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo. For more information, call (949) 770-1270.

Harbor Jewish Singles (55+): Sat., Sept. 21, 6 p.m. Sukkot Party. Catered salmon dinner. $12 (members), $14 (nonmembers). For location and more information, call (714) 939-8540.

September 22-September 30

Congregation B’nai Tzedek: Sun., Sept. 22, 10 a.m.-noon. Sukkot Celebration and Open House. Members of the community are encouraged to attend. 9669 Talbert Ave., Fountain Valley. For more information, call (714) 963-4611.

Chabad Jewish Center of Mission Viejo: Sun., Sept. 22, 12:30 p.m. Sukkah Party for adults and children. 24041 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo. For more information, call (949) 770-1270.

Jewish Hikers: Sun., Sept. 22, 2:30 p.m. Hike through Peters Canyon Park’s lakeside trail and up Hamstring Hill. Then enjoy a potluck dinner in a sukkah. For more information, call (714) 838-2836.

Women’s American ORT, Fullerton/ N. Orange County: Mon., Sept. 23,

10 a.m. Paid-Up Membership Party with performance by a member of the Los Angeles Civic Light Opera. Temple Beth Tikvah, 1600 N. Acacia Ave., Fullerton. For reservations, call(714) 738-1987.

Temple Bat Yahm: Tues., Sept. 24, 10:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Sisterhood Paid-Up Membership Luncheon with music by Opera Pacific resident artist Andrew Fernando. 1011 Camelback St., Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 644-1999.

Aish SpeedDating (40-55): Tues.,

Sept. 24, 6:30 p.m. Seven minutes per date, seven round-robin dates. Ages 30-45, Wed., Sept. 25, 6:30 p.m. $20. For location and more information, call (310) 278-8672, ext. 401.

ADL Civil Rights Committee/ American Friends of Hebrew University/Community Scholarship Program: Tues., Sept. 24, 7 p.m. Professor Meron Medzinin from the Hebrew University discusses “Anti-Israelism, Anti-Zionism, Anti-Semitism: A New Jewish Reality.” $12. MJW Fine Art, 209 Marine Ave., Balboa Island. For more information, call (714) 979-4733.

Jewish Single Parents and Singles Association: Tues., Sept. 24, 7 p.m. Balboa Island Walk and Coffee. Meet in front of the fire station. 124 Marine Ave. For more information, call (714) 557-3970.

Chabad Jewish Center of Mission Viejo: Thurs., Sept. 26, 10 a.m. Women’s Chodesh Group. First gathering of the new year. 24041 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo. For more information, call (949) 770-1270.

University Synagogue: Fri., Sept. 27,

7 p.m. Simchat Torah service with klezmer band. 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine. For more information, call (949) 553-3535.

Jewish Single Parents and Singles Association: Fri., Sept. 27, 7:45 p.m. Singles Shabbat Service and Social Mixer. B’nai Tikvah Congregation, 5820 W. Manchester Ave., Westchester. For more information, call (714) 755-0340, ext. 115.

Chabad Jewish Center of Mission Viejo: Sat., Sept. 28, 7 p.m. Grand Simchat Torah celebration. Evening service, dancing with the Torah and “Kiddush.” 24041 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo. For more information, call (949) 770-1270.

Heritage Pointe, Mission Viejo Chapter: Sun., Sept. 29, 11 a.m. Gala Patron Brunch. Big Canyon Country Club, 1 Big Canyon Drive, Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 364-9685.

Sept. 11 Events

ADL, Long Beach and Orange County/Jewish Federations of Long Beach and Orange County: Wed., Sept. 11, 6:45-8:45 p.m. Community event in remembrance of Sept. 11. Chief Jerome E. Lance of the Long Beach Police Department and Chief Dave Snowden of the Costa Mesa Police Department will be honored for the extraordinary work of their departments. Panel speakers will discuss the threat of terrorism, the rise of global anti-Semitism and how local law enforcement and community organizations have responded. Alpert Jewish Community Center, E. Willow St., Long Beach. For more information, call (562) 426-7601.

City of Irvine: Wed., Sept. 11, 7-8:30 p.m. “Light of Unity” candlelight vigil and honorary program in remembrance of Sept. 11. Mayor Larry Agran will speak, patriotic music will be played, “Hands of Unity” American flag will be displayed and individuals close to the Sept. 11 events will speak. Heritage Park lagoon, Walnut and Yale avenues, Irvine. For more information, call (949) 724-6884.