Wed, May 21, 2008, 7:45 pm

‘Jewish Mysticism Series’

Lectures, Fairfax
Organizations/Sponsors: TorahOhr.org
Venue: Torah Ohr

Rabbi E. Kin’s popular Wednesday evening lecture series will begin discussing in depth the secrets of the metaphysical based on the kabbala, Talmud and Jewish ...

Thu, May 22, 2008, 9:00 am

Humanitas: Images of India by Fredric Roberts

Arts & Entertainment, San Diego
Organizations/Sponsors: Museum of Photographic Arts
Venue: Museum of Photographic Arts

Roberts pictures various people from India, Myanmar, Cambodia, Bhutan, Thailand, and China as they go about their lives selling water or herding camels. Simultaneously, this exhibition illuminates the quiet corners that often don’t have witnesses, such as people in prayer or a mother and child. The ...

Thu, May 22, 2008, 9:00 am

Picturing the Process: Portraiture through the Lens

Arts & Entertainment, San Diego
Organizations/Sponsors: Museum of Photographic Arts
Venue: Museum of Photographic Arts

Since its invention in 1839, the unique power of photography has been utilized to record the physical world and appearances. MoPA’s Education Department has drawn from MoPA’s extensive permanent collection to present an evolution of portraiture photography throughout history and through various ...

Thu, May 22, 2008, 5:00 pm

Jewish Motorcyclists Alliance Ride 2 Remember

Events, Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: The Jewish Motorcyclists Alliance (JMA)
Venue: The event will be largely centered on the University of Nebraska campuses in Omaha and Lincoln, with

The Jewish Motorcyclists Alliance (JMA) is pleased to announce its 4th Ride to Remember (R2R). This annual event is held in remembrance of the Holocaust and to promote Holocaust education. Jewish motorcyclists from around the world will be converging in Omaha, Nebraska, partnering with the National ...

Thu, May 22, 2008, 5:30 pm

ON THE SIGNIFICANCE OF “TOSCA”

Lectures, Hollywood
Organizations/Sponsors: LOS ANGELES PUBLIC LIBRARY/ L.A. OPERA
Venue: WILL & ARIEL DURANT BRANCH LIBRARY

AN INTERACTIVE TALK BY THE L.A. OPERA.  LEARN ABOUT PUCCINI’S FAMOUS WORK OF POLITICS AND PASSION.  HEAR (RECORDED) SELECTIONS AS PART OF THIS SPECIAL LEARNING ...

Thu, May 22, 2008, 6:30 pm

TORAH STUDIES

Classes, Orange County
Organizations/Sponsors: CHABAD JEWISH CENTER
Venue: A Private Home in Corona Del Mar, CA

Torah Studies is a project of the Jewish Learning Institute. The JLI is a revolutionary concept in adult education. An unprecedented presentation of traditional Judaism in a highly professional, innovative, academically rigorous yet accessible format. Torah Studies: Weekly Torah Class - Timely ...

Thu, May 22, 2008, 7:00 pm

And Her Hair Went With Her

Arts & Entertainment, Hollywood
Organizations/Sponsors: The Fountain Theatre
Venue: The Fountain Theatre

Tony Award-winner Tonya Pinkins (Jelly’s Last Jam, Caroline or Change) and Tracie Thoms (Broadway’s Drowning Crow, TV’s Cold Case) star in “And Her Hair Went With Her”, a tour de-force for two actors by Zina Camblin. “And Her Hair Went With Her” is at once an hilarious celebration and a serious ...

Thu, May 22, 2008, 7:00 pm

The Sunshine Boys

Arts & Entertainment, West Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: Odyssey Theatre
Venue: Odyssey Theatre

Shtick galore and a barrel of laughs! Two aging ex-vaudeville stars (who can’t stand each other) reluctantly re-team for a “History of Comedy” network special. Neil Simon delivers one of his best with guest stars Hal Linden and Allan Miller directed by Jeffrey ...

Thu, May 22, 2008, 7:00 pm

Park Your Car in Harvard Yard

Arts & Entertainment, Long Beach
Organizations/Sponsors: International City Theatre
Venue: Long Beach Performing Arts Center

Israel Horovitz’s touching, funny and always entertaining play. Jacob Brackish was the toughest, meanest teacher to ever set foot in Gloucester High.  When a mousey, middle-aged woman answers his ad for a housekeeper, Jacob, now in the last year of his life, doesn’t recognize the student he flunked ...

Thu, May 22, 2008, 7:00 pm

Proof

Arts & Entertainment, West Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: Rosalind Productions
Venue: Odyssey Theatre

WHAT: “Proof.” The Pulitzer Prize winning play. WHO: Written by David Auburn. Directed by Elina de Santos. Produced by Rosalind Productions, Inc. in association with QED Productions. A guest production at the Odyssey Theatre. WHERE: Odyssey Theatre, 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, ...

Thu, May 22, 2008, 7:00 pm

Kosher Comedy

Arts & Entertainment, Hollywood
Organizations/Sponsors: Laugh Factory
Venue: Laugh Factory Hollywood

The Laugh Factory adds to the celebrated history of Jewish humor with the launch of its hilarious monthly show, Kosher Comedy on Thursday, April 3rd at 8 p.m. Following in the great comic tradition of legends Lenny Bruce, George Burns, Woody Allen and Jerry Seinfeld, Kosher Comedy features many of ...

Thu, May 22, 2008, 7:00 pm

KLÜB

Arts & Entertainment, West Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: The Actors’ Gang
Venue: The Actors’ Gang

An existential comedy in which 10 highly dysfunctional performers must audition with their life stories to escape from a play in which they are trapped.  Call it “A Chorus Line” in reverse. “It’s a crazy comedy about a group of actors, who all want to be famous and are willing to do whatever it ...

Thu, May 22, 2008, 7:00 pm

Dianne Reeves-with Russell Malone and Romero Lubambo, guitars

Arts & Entertainment, Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: UCLA Live
Venue: UCLA Live at Royce Hall

Drawing upon influences ranging from Afro-Caribbean music, gospel and R&B to classic and contemporary pop, jazz diva Dianne Reeves’ magical voice, exceptional personality and the sheer force of her performance mark her as one of the world’s most captivating artists. Joined by acclaimed guitarists ...

Thu, May 22, 2008, 7:00 pm

Magic Meathands Thursday Night Comedy Cafe

Arts & Entertainment, West Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: Magic Meathands
Venue: Spot Cafe & Lounge

The MAGIC MEATHANDS perform an hour of fully improvised hilarity based on audience suggestions and participation, returning every Thursday in February & March Presented by director Bill Johnson, in a great cafe that offers delicious coffee, food, drink and comfortable couches! What sets ...

Fri, May 23, 2008, 9:00 am

Humanitas: Images of India by Fredric Roberts

Arts & Entertainment, San Diego
Organizations/Sponsors: Museum of Photographic Arts
Venue: Museum of Photographic Arts

Roberts pictures various people from India, Myanmar, Cambodia, Bhutan, Thailand, and China as they go about their lives selling water or herding camels. Simultaneously, this exhibition illuminates the quiet corners that often don’t have witnesses, such as people in prayer or a mother and child. The ...

Fri, May 23, 2008, 9:00 am

Picturing the Process: Portraiture through the Lens

Arts & Entertainment, San Diego
Organizations/Sponsors: Museum of Photographic Arts
Venue: Museum of Photographic Arts

Since its invention in 1839, the unique power of photography has been utilized to record the physical world and appearances. MoPA’s Education Department has drawn from MoPA’s extensive permanent collection to present an evolution of portraiture photography throughout history and through various ...

Fri, May 23, 2008, 9:00 am

Whole Body Exercise Class

Classes, North Hollywood
Organizations/Sponsors: East Valley Senior Center
Venue: Masonic Lodge

The class is designed for those who wish to gain increased flexibility and self-conficence and release stress.  The instructor provides personal attention to students, helping them to find their limits, while encouraging them to do as much as possible without causing injuries.  Exercises are ...

Fri, May 23, 2008, 5:30 pm

SFV DISCO DANCING

Events, San Fernando Valley
Organizations/Sponsors: Franklin & Sherry Radoff
Venue: Winnetka Convention Center

Disco Dancing comes to the SFV Friday nights starting 4/4/08. $15 per person includes delicious snacks & beverages. Free dance lessons from 6:30-8pm for paid admittees. Dancing starts at ...

Fri, May 23, 2008, 6:00 pm

MATZOH BALL SOUP FOR THE SOUL

Shabbat, Orange County
Organizations/Sponsors: Temple Isaiah of Newport Beach
Venue: Temple Isaiah of Newport Beach

TEMPLE ISAIAH IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE MATZO BALL SOUP FOR THE SOUL IS NOW AVAILABLE IN OUR KITCHEN. A COMPLIMENTARY, DELICIOUS, FRAGRANT EARLY BIRD SPECIAL GET IT WHILE IT’S HOT! AT TEMPLE ISAIAH EVERY FRIDAY AT 7:00-8:00 P.M. Chicken Matzo Ball Soup, sliced Challah and Fresh Hot Coffee ...

Fri, May 23, 2008, 7:00 pm

And Her Hair Went With Her

Arts & Entertainment, Hollywood
Organizations/Sponsors: The Fountain Theatre
Venue: The Fountain Theatre

Tony Award-winner Tonya Pinkins (Jelly’s Last Jam, Caroline or Change) and Tracie Thoms (Broadway’s Drowning Crow, TV’s Cold Case) star in “And Her Hair Went With Her”, a tour de-force for two actors by Zina Camblin. “And Her Hair Went With Her” is at once an hilarious celebration and a serious ...

Fri, May 23, 2008, 7:00 pm

The Sunshine Boys

Arts & Entertainment, West Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: Odyssey Theatre
Venue: Odyssey Theatre

Shtick galore and a barrel of laughs! Two aging ex-vaudeville stars (who can’t stand each other) reluctantly re-team for a “History of Comedy” network special. Neil Simon delivers one of his best with guest stars Hal Linden and Allan Miller directed by Jeffrey ...

Fri, May 23, 2008, 7:00 pm

Park Your Car in Harvard Yard

Arts & Entertainment, Long Beach
Organizations/Sponsors: International City Theatre
Venue: Long Beach Performing Arts Center

Israel Horovitz’s touching, funny and always entertaining play. Jacob Brackish was the toughest, meanest teacher to ever set foot in Gloucester High.  When a mousey, middle-aged woman answers his ad for a housekeeper, Jacob, now in the last year of his life, doesn’t recognize the student he flunked ...

Fri, May 23, 2008, 7:00 pm

Proof

Arts & Entertainment, West Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: Rosalind Productions
Venue: Odyssey Theatre

WHAT: “Proof.” The Pulitzer Prize winning play. WHO: Written by David Auburn. Directed by Elina de Santos. Produced by Rosalind Productions, Inc. in association with QED Productions. A guest production at the Odyssey Theatre. WHERE: Odyssey Theatre, 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, ...

Fri, May 23, 2008, 7:00 pm

KLÜB

Arts & Entertainment, West Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: The Actors’ Gang
Venue: The Actors’ Gang

An existential comedy in which 10 highly dysfunctional performers must audition with their life stories to escape from a play in which they are trapped.  Call it “A Chorus Line” in reverse. “It’s a crazy comedy about a group of actors, who all want to be famous and are willing to do whatever it ...

Sat, May 24, 2008, 8:00 am

Adult Shabbat Torah Study

Shabbat, Hollywood
Organizations/Sponsors: Temple Israel of Hollywood
Venue: Temple Israel of Hollywood

An adult lead Torah study.  The only requirement is to have an open mind. We study the weekly parasha and are lead by rotating lay leaders.  The group has been in existence for eight ...

Sat, May 24, 2008, 9:00 am

TORAH STUDY

Lectures, Orange County
Organizations/Sponsors: Temple Isaiah of Newport Beach
Venue: Temple Isaiah of Newport Beach

Saturday Mornings 10-11:30 A.M. Judaism by Choice Shabbat Morning Study Join Rabbi Marc at your neighborhood synagogue as he leads a traditional Shabbat discussion for those considering Judaism and those who have embraced Judaism. Share in an open discussion about challenges you’ve experienced ...

Sat, May 24, 2008, 9:00 am

Humanitas: Images of India by Fredric Roberts

Arts & Entertainment, San Diego
Organizations/Sponsors: Museum of Photographic Arts
Venue: Museum of Photographic Arts

Roberts pictures various people from India, Myanmar, Cambodia, Bhutan, Thailand, and China as they go about their lives selling water or herding camels. Simultaneously, this exhibition illuminates the quiet corners that often don’t have witnesses, such as people in prayer or a mother and child. The ...

Sat, May 24, 2008, 9:00 am

Picturing the Process: Portraiture through the Lens

Arts & Entertainment, San Diego
Organizations/Sponsors: Museum of Photographic Arts
Venue: Museum of Photographic Arts

Since its invention in 1839, the unique power of photography has been utilized to record the physical world and appearances. MoPA’s Education Department has drawn from MoPA’s extensive permanent collection to present an evolution of portraiture photography throughout history and through various ...

Sat, May 24, 2008, 12:00 pm

Cindy and the Disco Ball

Arts & Entertainment, Burbank
Organizations/Sponsors: Falcon Theatre
Venue: Falcon Theatre

The Falcon Theatre is proud to present the all new 2008 production of the retro retelling of Cinderella, Cindy and the Disco Ball, bursting with more songs, more dancing, and more magic!  Co-written and directed by Joseph Leo Bwarie, who plays Frankie Valli in the new Las Vegas production of Jersey ...

Sat, May 24, 2008, 2:00 pm

Cinderella

Arts & Entertainment, Santa Monica
Organizations/Sponsors: Santa Monica Group Theatre
Venue: Santa Monica Playhouse - Main Stage

Audiences help romance bloom in this “Enchanting Cinderella!” (L.A. Times), an original Rudie-DeCarlo musical for kids 2 to 102, featuring a charming prince, zany fairy godmother, silly stepsisters and a zealously well-meaning stepmother. The single most requested Santa Monica Playhouse Family ...

Sat, May 24, 2008, 7:00 pm

And Her Hair Went With Her

Arts & Entertainment, Hollywood
Organizations/Sponsors: The Fountain Theatre
Venue: The Fountain Theatre

Tony Award-winner Tonya Pinkins (Jelly’s Last Jam, Caroline or Change) and Tracie Thoms (Broadway’s Drowning Crow, TV’s Cold Case) star in “And Her Hair Went With Her”, a tour de-force for two actors by Zina Camblin. “And Her Hair Went With Her” is at once an hilarious celebration and a serious ...

Sat, May 24, 2008, 7:00 pm

The Sunshine Boys

Arts & Entertainment, West Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: Odyssey Theatre
Venue: Odyssey Theatre

Shtick galore and a barrel of laughs! Two aging ex-vaudeville stars (who can’t stand each other) reluctantly re-team for a “History of Comedy” network special. Neil Simon delivers one of his best with guest stars Hal Linden and Allan Miller directed by Jeffrey ...

Sat, May 24, 2008, 7:00 pm

Park Your Car in Harvard Yard

Arts & Entertainment, Long Beach
Organizations/Sponsors: International City Theatre
Venue: Long Beach Performing Arts Center

Israel Horovitz’s touching, funny and always entertaining play. Jacob Brackish was the toughest, meanest teacher to ever set foot in Gloucester High.  When a mousey, middle-aged woman answers his ad for a housekeeper, Jacob, now in the last year of his life, doesn’t recognize the student he flunked ...

Sat, May 24, 2008, 7:00 pm

Proof

Arts & Entertainment, West Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: Rosalind Productions
Venue: Odyssey Theatre

WHAT: “Proof.” The Pulitzer Prize winning play. WHO: Written by David Auburn. Directed by Elina de Santos. Produced by Rosalind Productions, Inc. in association with QED Productions. A guest production at the Odyssey Theatre. WHERE: Odyssey Theatre, 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, ...

Sun, May 25, 2008, 7:30 am

Mar Vista Farmers’ Market

Family, West Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: Mar Vista Farmers Market
Venue: Grand View @ Venice Blvd.  Between Centinela and Inglewood

Mar Vista Farmers’ Market on Grand View - Organic fruits and vegetables and delectable prepared food.  Crepes, Omelettes, Empanadas, Latkes, BBQ, Cakes, artisan bread, and so much ...

Sun, May 25, 2008, 9:00 am

Humanitas: Images of India by Fredric Roberts

Arts & Entertainment, San Diego
Organizations/Sponsors: Museum of Photographic Arts
Venue: Museum of Photographic Arts

Roberts pictures various people from India, Myanmar, Cambodia, Bhutan, Thailand, and China as they go about their lives selling water or herding camels. Simultaneously, this exhibition illuminates the quiet corners that often don’t have witnesses, such as people in prayer or a mother and child. The ...

Sun, May 25, 2008, 9:00 am

Picturing the Process: Portraiture through the Lens

Arts & Entertainment, San Diego
Organizations/Sponsors: Museum of Photographic Arts
Venue: Museum of Photographic Arts

Since its invention in 1839, the unique power of photography has been utilized to record the physical world and appearances. MoPA’s Education Department has drawn from MoPA’s extensive permanent collection to present an evolution of portraiture photography throughout history and through various ...

Sun, May 25, 2008, 12:00 pm

Cindy and the Disco Ball

Arts & Entertainment, Burbank
Organizations/Sponsors: Falcon Theatre
Venue: Falcon Theatre

The Falcon Theatre is proud to present the all new 2008 production of the retro retelling of Cinderella, Cindy and the Disco Ball, bursting with more songs, more dancing, and more magic!  Co-written and directed by Joseph Leo Bwarie, who plays Frankie Valli in the new Las Vegas production of Jersey ...

Sun, May 25, 2008, 1:00 pm

The Boychick Affair-the Bar Mitzvah of Harry Boychick

Arts & Entertainment, Hollywood
Organizations/Sponsors: The Hayworth Theater
Venue: hayworth theater

come dance, sing , shmooze and enjoy a fabulous mitzvah meal with the hilarious show, the boychick affair. from the creator of grandma sylvia’s funeral, interactive. a must ...

Sun, May 25, 2008, 2:00 pm

Cinderella

Arts & Entertainment, Santa Monica
Organizations/Sponsors: Santa Monica Group Theatre
Venue: Santa Monica Playhouse - Main Stage

Audiences help romance bloom in this “Enchanting Cinderella!” (L.A. Times), an original Rudie-DeCarlo musical for kids 2 to 102, featuring a charming prince, zany fairy godmother, silly stepsisters and a zealously well-meaning stepmother. The single most requested Santa Monica Playhouse Family ...

Sun, May 25, 2008, 7:00 pm

And Her Hair Went With Her

Arts & Entertainment, Hollywood
Organizations/Sponsors: The Fountain Theatre
Venue: The Fountain Theatre

Tony Award-winner Tonya Pinkins (Jelly’s Last Jam, Caroline or Change) and Tracie Thoms (Broadway’s Drowning Crow, TV’s Cold Case) star in “And Her Hair Went With Her”, a tour de-force for two actors by Zina Camblin. “And Her Hair Went With Her” is at once an hilarious celebration and a serious ...

Sun, May 25, 2008, 7:00 pm

The Sunshine Boys

Arts & Entertainment, West Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: Odyssey Theatre
Venue: Odyssey Theatre

Shtick galore and a barrel of laughs! Two aging ex-vaudeville stars (who can’t stand each other) reluctantly re-team for a “History of Comedy” network special. Neil Simon delivers one of his best with guest stars Hal Linden and Allan Miller directed by Jeffrey ...

Sun, May 25, 2008, 7:00 pm

Park Your Car in Harvard Yard

Arts & Entertainment, Long Beach
Organizations/Sponsors: International City Theatre
Venue: Long Beach Performing Arts Center

Israel Horovitz’s touching, funny and always entertaining play. Jacob Brackish was the toughest, meanest teacher to ever set foot in Gloucester High.  When a mousey, middle-aged woman answers his ad for a housekeeper, Jacob, now in the last year of his life, doesn’t recognize the student he flunked ...

Sun, May 25, 2008, 7:00 pm

Proof

Arts & Entertainment, West Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: Rosalind Productions
Venue: Odyssey Theatre

WHAT: “Proof.” The Pulitzer Prize winning play. WHO: Written by David Auburn. Directed by Elina de Santos. Produced by Rosalind Productions, Inc. in association with QED Productions. A guest production at the Odyssey Theatre. WHERE: Odyssey Theatre, 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, ...

Mon, May 26, 2008, 6:30 pm

Israeli Dancing with David Katz

Adult Education, Santa Monica
Organizations/Sponsors: Beth Shir Sholom
Venue: Beth Shir Sholom

Join us for Oldies and Classic Israeli Circle and Line Dances.  Beginners class from 7:30 - 8:00pm.  Open request dancing with minimal teaching ‘til 9:30 ...

Tue, May 27, 2008, 9:00 am

Picturing the Process: Portraiture through the Lens

Arts & Entertainment, San Diego
Organizations/Sponsors: Museum of Photographic Arts
Venue: Museum of Photographic Arts

Since its invention in 1839, the unique power of photography has been utilized to record the physical world and appearances. MoPA’s Education Department has drawn from MoPA’s extensive permanent collection to present an evolution of portraiture photography throughout history and through various ...

Tue, May 27, 2008, 12:00 pm

LIFE STORY WRITING

Adult Education, Hollywood
Organizations/Sponsors: Los Angeles Public Library
Venue: WILL & ARIEL DURANT BRANCH LIBRARY

HOLLYWOOD COMMUNITY ADULT SCHOOL GIVES AN OPEN-ENDED CLASS ON THE CREATIVE PROCESS AND HOW TO HARNESS YOUR OWN LIFE AS AN INSPIRATION FOR CREATIVE ...

Tue, May 27, 2008, 3:30 pm

Youth Art Workshops

Kids, North Hollywood
Organizations/Sponsors: Lankershim Arts Center
Venue: Lankershim Arts Center

Beginning & Intermediate visual art workshops. Progressive exercises to develop solid drawing skills Painting styles influenced by famous artists Fundamental painting techniques & styles Different drawing & painting mediums Student art show at the end of each session in the gallery - ...

Tue, May 27, 2008, 6:00 pm

Israeli Dancing

Classes, Bel Air
Organizations/Sponsors: Temple Menorah
Venue: Temple Menorah

Israeli Dancing every Tuesday from 7-9 pm.  Instruction by Karina Lambert for all ...

Tue, May 27, 2008, 6:00 pm

Israeli Dancing for All Levels

Arts & Entertainment, South Bay
Organizations/Sponsors: Temple Menorah
Venue: Temple Menorah

Israeli Dancing at Temple Menorah for all levels! Beginners welcome! Every Tuesday evening from 7-9 p.m. $10 per class $100 for 11 classes Instructor: Karina ...

Tue, May 27, 2008, 6:30 pm

Jewish Philosophy and Wellness Medicine

Classes, West Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: Wellness Source Chiropractic
Venue: Wellness Source Chiropractic

Tuesday Evening 7:30-8:00 pm. Jewish Philosophy meets Wellness Medicine. Learn Jewish Philosophy from Shlomo Hamelech and current research on wellness topics ranging from weight loss to improved posture. Call to sign up and for weeks special ...

Tue, May 27, 2008, 6:30 pm

Israeli Folk Dance Tuesdays at Westside JCC with James Zimmer

Arts & Entertainment, Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: James Zimmer
Venue: Westside JCC

Israeli Folk Dancing with James Zimmer at Westside JCC 9pm-12am, Israeli Dance Instruction 7:30pm-9pm...$7, $5 Students and includes light refreshments...Every Tuesday, all dance levels welcome.  Also on Wednesdays each week there are Swing or Salsa lessons at 7pm, Ballroom Dance Party 8pm-11pm at ...

Tue, May 27, 2008, 7:00 pm

Torah Studies: A New Weekly Study Group in Newbury Park

Adult Education, Conejo Valley
Organizations/Sponsors: Conejo Jewish Academy
Venue: A private home in Dos Vientos

Torah Studies A New Weekly Study Group in Newbury Park Join us for an insightful and thought-provoking discussion on the weekly Torah portion. Drawing from the wisdom of the Talmud, Kabbalah and Chassidic Masters, the study group will focus on the relevance of the Torah’s teaching to our modern ...

Tue, May 27, 2008, 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Is Business Abusing the Ballot?

Lectures, Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: Zócalo “Public Square” Lecture Series
Venue: Autry National Center

Moderated by Joe Mathews, Irvine Senior Fellow at the New America Foundation Hotels attempt to use a referendum to block another hotel’s plans in Beverly Hills. A mall takes its argument against a competitor’s mall to the voters in Glendale. The owner of a local chain of hardware stores uses a ...

Wed, May 28, 2008, 9:00 am

Picturing the Process: Portraiture through the Lens

Arts & Entertainment, San Diego
Organizations/Sponsors: Museum of Photographic Arts
Venue: Museum of Photographic Arts

Since its invention in 1839, the unique power of photography has been utilized to record the physical world and appearances. MoPA’s Education Department has drawn from MoPA’s extensive permanent collection to present an evolution of portraiture photography throughout history and through various ...

Wed, May 28, 2008, 9:00 am

Whole Body Exercise Class

Classes, North Hollywood
Organizations/Sponsors: East Valley Senior Center
Venue: Masonic Lodge

The class is designed for those who wish to gain increased flexibility and self-conficence and release stress.  The instructor provides personal attention to students, helping them to find their limits, while encouraging them to do as much as possible without causing injuries.  Exercises are ...

Wed, May 28, 2008, 1:00 pm

Life Story Writing Class

Classes, West Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: Simon Wiesenthal Center Library and Archives
Venue: Simon Wiesenthal Center Library and Archives

LIFE STORY WRITING CLASS starting October 10 at the Simon Wiesenthal Center Library & Archives in partnership with Westside Education & Career Center (LAUSD).  Wednesdays, from 2—4:30 p.m. Class is FREE.  Record your special memories and family history as a precious gift to yourself and future ...

Wed, May 28, 2008, 3:30 pm

Youth Art Workshops

Kids, North Hollywood
Organizations/Sponsors: Lankershim Arts Center
Venue: Lankershim Arts Center

Beginning & Intermediate visual art workshops. Progressive exercises to develop solid drawing skills Painting styles influenced by famous artists Fundamental painting techniques & styles Different drawing & painting mediums Student art show at the end of each session in the gallery - ...

Wed, May 28, 2008, 6:00 pm

Sing Along with Bob

Arts & Entertainment, San Diego
Organizations/Sponsors: Yasher Koach
Venue: Congregation Beth Israel

Back by popular demand, our talented pianist, Bob MacLeod will treat us to a medley of songs from Broadway and will even invite us to sing along. Start humming! Bob has been the CBI organist/pianist and choir director for 17 years and also plays at the Westgate Hotel, La Valencia Hotel and many ...

Wed, May 28, 2008, 6:00 pm

Ballroom Dance Party with Swing/Salsa Dance Lessons

Arts & Entertainment, Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: Silver Moon Ballroom
Venue: Silver Moon Ballroom at Westside JCC Auditorium

Weekly Swing/Ballroom Dance Party for singles, couples, families Wednesday Nights 8pm-11pm at the Silver Moon Ballroom/Westside JCC Auditorium 5870 W. Olympic Blvd L.A. CA 90036 includes Swing or Salsa Lessons 7pm-8pm (Special Events) Saturdays Nov. 10 Ragtime, Dec. 1 Victorian, Feb 2 Havana ...

Wed, May 28, 2008, 6:30 pm

The Kabbala of Personality Types

Adult Education, Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: JLA
Venue: JLA- The Jewish Learning Academy

Discover your spiritual potential; be aware of your personality make-up with Kabblah as your guide. Understand yourself and everyone you come into contact with. Sign up for JLA’s Kabbala of Personality Types and enjoy greater self-fulfillment while improving your intimate and professional ...

Wed, May 28, 2008, 7:00 pm

The Sunshine Boys

Arts & Entertainment, West Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: Odyssey Theatre
Venue: Odyssey Theatre

Shtick galore and a barrel of laughs! Two aging ex-vaudeville stars (who can’t stand each other) reluctantly re-team for a “History of Comedy” network special. Neil Simon delivers one of his best with guest stars Hal Linden and Allan Miller directed by Jeffrey ...

Wed, May 28, 2008, 7:00 pm

Sultans of Satire: Middle East Comic Relief!

Arts & Entertainment, West Hollywood
Organizations/Sponsors: Levantine Cultural Center
Venue: Improv

For a great night of political satire, salacious humor and outrageous irony, try carousing with the Sultans of Satire at the world-famous Improv. ...Can you can relate to having parents of different ethnic or cultural backgrounds, or being the children of immigrants and living between the culture ...

Wed, May 28, 2008, 7:45 pm

‘Jewish Mysticism Series’

Lectures, Fairfax
Organizations/Sponsors: TorahOhr.org
Venue: Torah Ohr

Rabbi E. Kin’s popular Wednesday evening lecture series will begin discussing in depth the secrets of the metaphysical based on the kabbala, Talmud and Jewish ...

Wed, May 28, 2008, 9:00 pm - 10:45 pm

DAVID ALLEN, M.D. LECTURE:  OPTIMUM IMMUNITY

Lectures, Santa Monica
Organizations/Sponsors: David Allen, MD
Venue: Santa Monica Public Library - Main Library

Dr. David Allen, a graduate of UCLA Medical School and a leading integrative and anti-aging medicine specialist with over thirty years experience in practice, will discuss ways to optimize your immune system for vibrant health and wellness.  Join him for this fascinating and informative lecture, ...

Thu, May 29, 2008, 9:00 am

Picturing the Process: Portraiture through the Lens

Arts & Entertainment, San Diego
Organizations/Sponsors: Museum of Photographic Arts
Venue: Museum of Photographic Arts

Since its invention in 1839, the unique power of photography has been utilized to record the physical world and appearances. MoPA’s Education Department has drawn from MoPA’s extensive permanent collection to present an evolution of portraiture photography throughout history and through various ...

Thu, May 29, 2008, 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

YLD Social Action Committee

Programs, Orange County
Organizations/Sponsors: Jewish Federation of Orange County
Venue: Orange Couny Ronald McDonald House

Young Leadership Division joins Gesher City to make dinner at Ronald McDonald House. Join mid-20s to mid-40s singles and couples in this mitzvah...and have fun doing ...

Thu, May 29, 2008, 6:30 pm

TORAH STUDIES

Classes, Orange County
Organizations/Sponsors: CHABAD JEWISH CENTER
Venue: A Private Home in Corona Del Mar, CA

Torah Studies is a project of the Jewish Learning Institute. The JLI is a revolutionary concept in adult education. An unprecedented presentation of traditional Judaism in a highly professional, innovative, academically rigorous yet accessible format. Torah Studies: Weekly Torah Class - Timely ...

Thu, May 29, 2008, 7:00 pm

And Her Hair Went With Her

Arts & Entertainment, Hollywood
Organizations/Sponsors: The Fountain Theatre
Venue: The Fountain Theatre

Tony Award-winner Tonya Pinkins (Jelly’s Last Jam, Caroline or Change) and Tracie Thoms (Broadway’s Drowning Crow, TV’s Cold Case) star in “And Her Hair Went With Her”, a tour de-force for two actors by Zina Camblin. “And Her Hair Went With Her” is at once an hilarious celebration and a serious ...

Thu, May 29, 2008, 7:00 pm

The Sunshine Boys

Arts & Entertainment, West Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: Odyssey Theatre
Venue: Odyssey Theatre

Shtick galore and a barrel of laughs! Two aging ex-vaudeville stars (who can’t stand each other) reluctantly re-team for a “History of Comedy” network special. Neil Simon delivers one of his best with guest stars Hal Linden and Allan Miller directed by Jeffrey ...

Thu, May 29, 2008, 7:00 pm

Park Your Car in Harvard Yard

Arts & Entertainment, Long Beach
Organizations/Sponsors: International City Theatre
Venue: Long Beach Performing Arts Center

Israel Horovitz’s touching, funny and always entertaining play. Jacob Brackish was the toughest, meanest teacher to ever set foot in Gloucester High.  When a mousey, middle-aged woman answers his ad for a housekeeper, Jacob, now in the last year of his life, doesn’t recognize the student he flunked ...

Thu, May 29, 2008, 7:00 pm

Proof

Arts & Entertainment, West Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: Rosalind Productions
Venue: Odyssey Theatre

WHAT: “Proof.” The Pulitzer Prize winning play. WHO: Written by David Auburn. Directed by Elina de Santos. Produced by Rosalind Productions, Inc. in association with QED Productions. A guest production at the Odyssey Theatre. WHERE: Odyssey Theatre, 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, ...

Thu, May 29, 2008, 7:00 pm

Kosher Comedy

Arts & Entertainment, Hollywood
Organizations/Sponsors: Laugh Factory
Venue: Laugh Factory Hollywood

The Laugh Factory adds to the celebrated history of Jewish humor with the launch of its hilarious monthly show, Kosher Comedy on Thursday, April 3rd at 8 p.m. Following in the great comic tradition of legends Lenny Bruce, George Burns, Woody Allen and Jerry Seinfeld, Kosher Comedy features many of ...

Thu, May 29, 2008, 7:00 pm

Magic Meathands Thursday Night Comedy Cafe

Arts & Entertainment, West Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: Magic Meathands
Venue: Spot Cafe & Lounge

The MAGIC MEATHANDS perform an hour of fully improvised hilarity based on audience suggestions and participation, returning every Thursday in February & March Presented by director Bill Johnson, in a great cafe that offers delicious coffee, food, drink and comfortable couches! What sets ...

Thu, May 29, 2008, 11:00 pm

ATID Shabbat @ Home

Shabbat, Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: ATID @ Sinai Temple
Venue: Various Homes- Call for reservation/directions

ATID hosts a “camp style” Shabbat Service & traditional Shabbat Dinner in a private Westside home.  Space is limited.  RSVP required. Cost:$18 Sinai Temple members, $25 guests. (ages 21-39 only) ...

Fri, May 30, 2008, 9:00 am

Picturing the Process: Portraiture through the Lens

Arts & Entertainment, San Diego
Organizations/Sponsors: Museum of Photographic Arts
Venue: Museum of Photographic Arts

Since its invention in 1839, the unique power of photography has been utilized to record the physical world and appearances. MoPA’s Education Department has drawn from MoPA’s extensive permanent collection to present an evolution of portraiture photography throughout history and through various ...

Fri, May 30, 2008, 9:00 am

Whole Body Exercise Class

Classes, North Hollywood
Organizations/Sponsors: East Valley Senior Center
Venue: Masonic Lodge

The class is designed for those who wish to gain increased flexibility and self-conficence and release stress.  The instructor provides personal attention to students, helping them to find their limits, while encouraging them to do as much as possible without causing injuries.  Exercises are ...

Fri, May 30, 2008, 5:00 pm

Shabbat Dinner with Kirk Douglas

Lectures, Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: American Jewish University
Venue: American Jewish University

The evening begins with a book signing from 6:00pm - 6:30PM, followed by an interview of legendary actor, Kirk Douglas, and an elegan shabbat dinner will be served at ...

Fri, May 30, 2008, 5:30 pm

SFV DISCO DANCING

Events, San Fernando Valley
Organizations/Sponsors: Franklin & Sherry Radoff
Venue: Winnetka Convention Center

Disco Dancing comes to the SFV Friday nights starting 4/4/08. $15 per person includes delicious snacks & beverages. Free dance lessons from 6:30-8pm for paid admittees. Dancing starts at ...

Fri, May 30, 2008, 6:00 pm

MATZOH BALL SOUP FOR THE SOUL

Shabbat, Orange County
Organizations/Sponsors: Temple Isaiah of Newport Beach
Venue: Temple Isaiah of Newport Beach

TEMPLE ISAIAH IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE MATZO BALL SOUP FOR THE SOUL IS NOW AVAILABLE IN OUR KITCHEN. A COMPLIMENTARY, DELICIOUS, FRAGRANT EARLY BIRD SPECIAL GET IT WHILE IT’S HOT! AT TEMPLE ISAIAH EVERY FRIDAY AT 7:00-8:00 P.M. Chicken Matzo Ball Soup, sliced Challah and Fresh Hot Coffee ...

Fri, May 30, 2008, 7:00 pm

And Her Hair Went With Her

Arts & Entertainment, Hollywood
Organizations/Sponsors: The Fountain Theatre
Venue: The Fountain Theatre

Tony Award-winner Tonya Pinkins (Jelly’s Last Jam, Caroline or Change) and Tracie Thoms (Broadway’s Drowning Crow, TV’s Cold Case) star in “And Her Hair Went With Her”, a tour de-force for two actors by Zina Camblin. “And Her Hair Went With Her” is at once an hilarious celebration and a serious ...

Fri, May 30, 2008, 7:00 pm

The Sunshine Boys

Arts & Entertainment, West Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: Odyssey Theatre
Venue: Odyssey Theatre

Shtick galore and a barrel of laughs! Two aging ex-vaudeville stars (who can’t stand each other) reluctantly re-team for a “History of Comedy” network special. Neil Simon delivers one of his best with guest stars Hal Linden and Allan Miller directed by Jeffrey ...

Fri, May 30, 2008, 7:00 pm

Park Your Car in Harvard Yard

Arts & Entertainment, Long Beach
Organizations/Sponsors: International City Theatre
Venue: Long Beach Performing Arts Center

Israel Horovitz’s touching, funny and always entertaining play. Jacob Brackish was the toughest, meanest teacher to ever set foot in Gloucester High.  When a mousey, middle-aged woman answers his ad for a housekeeper, Jacob, now in the last year of his life, doesn’t recognize the student he flunked ...

Fri, May 30, 2008, 7:00 pm

Proof

Arts & Entertainment, West Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: Rosalind Productions
Venue: Odyssey Theatre

WHAT: “Proof.” The Pulitzer Prize winning play. WHO: Written by David Auburn. Directed by Elina de Santos. Produced by Rosalind Productions, Inc. in association with QED Productions. A guest production at the Odyssey Theatre. WHERE: Odyssey Theatre, 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, ...

Fri, May 30, 2008, 7:00 pm

An Evening with Michael Brook and Djivan Gasparyan

Arts & Entertainment, Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: UCLA Live
Venue: UCLA Live at Royce Hall

UCLA LIVE EXCLUSIVE: Canadian guitarist-composer Michael Brook and legendary Armenian musician Djivan Gasparyan reunite in the world premiere of music from their new collaborative CD, the first since their 1998 fusion masterpiece, “Black Rock.” Performing separately and together, the ...

Sat, May 31, 2008, 8:00 am

Adult Shabbat Torah Study

Shabbat, Hollywood
Organizations/Sponsors: Temple Israel of Hollywood
Venue: Temple Israel of Hollywood

An adult lead Torah study.  The only requirement is to have an open mind. We study the weekly parasha and are lead by rotating lay leaders.  The group has been in existence for eight ...

Sat, May 31, 2008, 9:00 am

TORAH STUDY

Lectures, Orange County
Organizations/Sponsors: Temple Isaiah of Newport Beach
Venue: Temple Isaiah of Newport Beach

Saturday Mornings 10-11:30 A.M. Judaism by Choice Shabbat Morning Study Join Rabbi Marc at your neighborhood synagogue as he leads a traditional Shabbat discussion for those considering Judaism and those who have embraced Judaism. Share in an open discussion about challenges you’ve experienced ...

Sat, May 31, 2008, 9:00 am

Picturing the Process: Portraiture through the Lens

Arts & Entertainment, San Diego
Organizations/Sponsors: Museum of Photographic Arts
Venue: Museum of Photographic Arts

Since its invention in 1839, the unique power of photography has been utilized to record the physical world and appearances. MoPA’s Education Department has drawn from MoPA’s extensive permanent collection to present an evolution of portraiture photography throughout history and through various ...

Sat, May 31, 2008, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Travel Workshop: Europe By Rail

Lectures, Santa Monica
Organizations/Sponsors: Hostelling International USA
Venue: Hostelling International USA

World Travel 101 – Europe By Rail Hostelling International USA is conducting a World Travel 101 Workshop on Europe By Rail.  The workshop will be conducted at the Hostelling International Travel Store, 1434 Second Street in Santa Monica. The workshop is geared for the first-time traveler ...

Sat, May 31, 2008, 11:00 am

ARTWALK Culver City

Arts & Entertainment, West Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: City of Culver City
Venue: Culver City

On Saturday, May 31, 2008, the City of Culver City will present the third annual ARTWALK Culver City. This free, self-guided tour of local art galleries and exhibition spaces is sponsored by Sony Pictures Entertainment with participation from The MOCA Contemporaries of The Museum of Contemporary ...

Sat, May 31, 2008, 2:00 pm

Cinderella

Arts & Entertainment, Santa Monica
Organizations/Sponsors: Santa Monica Group Theatre
Venue: Santa Monica Playhouse - Main Stage

Audiences help romance bloom in this “Enchanting Cinderella!” (L.A. Times), an original Rudie-DeCarlo musical for kids 2 to 102, featuring a charming prince, zany fairy godmother, silly stepsisters and a zealously well-meaning stepmother. The single most requested Santa Monica Playhouse Family ...

Sat, May 31, 2008, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

YLD Gourmet Cluster

Events, Orange County
Organizations/Sponsors: Jewish Federation of Orange County
Venue: Jewish Federation of Orange County

Young Leadership Division invites singles and couples (mid-20s to mid-40s) to explore new cuisine in Corona del ...

Sat, May 31, 2008, 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Thai Dinner in Cypress and Movie

Singles, Orange County
Organizations/Sponsors: Jewish Single Parents and Singles Association
Venue: Sweetie Thai Cuisine

Join us for dinner at Sweetie Thai Cuisine. After dinner and socializing, whoever is interested can go see a ...

Sat, May 31, 2008, 6:30 pm

Edward Asner in Harry and Eddie by Mark Weston

Arts & Entertainment, North Hollywood
Organizations/Sponsors: Celebrity Staged Play Reading Series
Venue: Friends of Valley Cities Jewish Community Center

Salute to Israel’s 60th, Celebrity Staged Play Reading: Harry and Eddie by Mark Weston stars Edward Asner,Arnold Weiss, directed by alexandra More. Weston perfectly capture those “good old boys”, Eddie jacobson and Harry Truman, and their involvement in world shaping events that led to the creation ...

Sat, May 31, 2008, 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

SATURDAY NIGHT SINGLES MIXER

Singles, West Valley
Organizations/Sponsors: Conversations at Leon’s
Venue: A Private Home in Sherman Oaks

SATURDAY NIGHT SINGLES MIXER Good Food, Interesting People, Good Conversation, and Good Fun! Eat, drink, MIX, chat, dance. Come Out and Party! Includes complimentary light buffet dinner, wine and soft drinks, coffee & dessert. Call 818-986-9899 (No email reservations) $20.00 or $17.00 if you make a ...

Sat, May 31, 2008, 7:00 pm

And Her Hair Went With Her

Arts & Entertainment, Hollywood
Organizations/Sponsors: The Fountain Theatre
Venue: The Fountain Theatre

Tony Award-winner Tonya Pinkins (Jelly’s Last Jam, Caroline or Change) and Tracie Thoms (Broadway’s Drowning Crow, TV’s Cold Case) star in “And Her Hair Went With Her”, a tour de-force for two actors by Zina Camblin. “And Her Hair Went With Her” is at once an hilarious celebration and a serious ...

Sat, May 31, 2008, 7:00 pm

The Sunshine Boys

Arts & Entertainment, West Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: Odyssey Theatre
Venue: Odyssey Theatre

Shtick galore and a barrel of laughs! Two aging ex-vaudeville stars (who can’t stand each other) reluctantly re-team for a “History of Comedy” network special. Neil Simon delivers one of his best with guest stars Hal Linden and Allan Miller directed by Jeffrey ...

Sat, May 31, 2008, 7:00 pm

Park Your Car in Harvard Yard

Arts & Entertainment, Long Beach
Organizations/Sponsors: International City Theatre
Venue: Long Beach Performing Arts Center

Israel Horovitz’s touching, funny and always entertaining play. Jacob Brackish was the toughest, meanest teacher to ever set foot in Gloucester High.  When a mousey, middle-aged woman answers his ad for a housekeeper, Jacob, now in the last year of his life, doesn’t recognize the student he flunked ...

Sat, May 31, 2008, 7:00 pm

Proof

Arts & Entertainment, West Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: Rosalind Productions
Venue: Odyssey Theatre

WHAT: “Proof.” The Pulitzer Prize winning play. WHO: Written by David Auburn. Directed by Elina de Santos. Produced by Rosalind Productions, Inc. in association with QED Productions. A guest production at the Odyssey Theatre. WHERE: Odyssey Theatre, 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, ...

Sat, May 31, 2008, 7:16 pm

Vintage Israeli Dancing

Arts & Entertainment, East Valley
Organizations/Sponsors: Vintage Israeli Dancing
Venue: Anisa’s School of Dance

We meet about once a month to do old Israeli dances, mostly from the ‘60’s, ‘70’s, and ‘80’s. This is NOT a teaching session, but just open participatory dancing. Everyone with Israeli Dance experience is welcome. Admission is $6 per ...