Sat, August 16, 2008, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

OUTDOOR FILM SERIES: The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg

Events, San Diego
Organizations/Sponsors: Congregation Beth Israel
Venue: Congregation Beth Israel

We picnic first, celebrate Havdalah, then the film starts at dusk. Sponsored by Adult Learners Network (ALEINU) Two young women — one an Orthodox Jew, the other a Muslim — meet and become friends as first-year teachers at a public school in Brooklyn. Over the course of the year they learn ...

Sun, August 17, 2008

Jewish Senior Film Buffs view the 1969 film, Goodbye Columbus.

Programs, Orange County
Organizations/Sponsors: CHABAD JEWISH CENTER
Venue: Oasis Senior Center

Sunday, August 17, 2008 Jewish Senior Film Buffs meet again.  We will view Goodbye Columbus, a 1969 film starring Richard Benjamin and Ali McGraw.  Hostess/Actress, Sorrell Wayne, will share details about the film and movie moguls during that period.  After the movie we’ll talk and socialize ...

Sun, August 17, 2008, 8:30 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, August 17, 2008, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Estate Sale - 9224 Alcott Street. On the corner of Glenville and Alcott. 9 AM to 4PM on August 17th

Events, Pico/Robertson
Organizations/Sponsors: private party
Venue: A Private Home in Pico/Robertson Area

Estate Sale to raise money for families in need. High quality, antique reproductions, which includes, coffee tables, dining room tables and chairs, bookcases, exercise equipment, armoire, china cabinet, motorcycles, chests, televisions, computers, printers, and much much more! All proceeds go to ...

Sun, August 17, 2008, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Estate Sale

Events, Pico/Robertson
Organizations/Sponsors: private party
Venue: A Private Home in Pico/Robertson Area

Estate Sale to raise money for families in need. High quality furniture and antique reproductions, which includes: coffee tables, dining room tables and chairs, bookcases, exercise equipment, armoire, china cabinet, motorcycles, chests, televisions, computers, printers, and much much more! All ...

Sun, August 17, 2008, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Pancake Breakfast Open House

Open Houses, East Valley
Organizations/Sponsors: Temple B’nai Hayim
Venue: Temple B’nai Hayim

Come shmooze with us and enjoy a free pancake and waffle breakfast.  Special $500 first year membership includes two high holiday seats per ...

Sun, August 17, 2008, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Open House

Open Houses, San Gabriel Valley
Organizations/Sponsors: Temple Sinai of Glendale
Venue: Temple Sinai

Temple Sinai of Glendale will host three Open House events this year so that the local community and prospective members can tour the facility and meet with its leaders.  Celebrating its 80th year, Temple Sinai of Glendale is a Reform Jewish congregation serving a wide geographical radius.  The ...

Sun, August 17, 2008, 10:00 am

Picturing the Process: Landscape Through Time and Space

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

Since its invention in 1839, the unique power of photography has been utilized to record, report, and inform. Representing selections from the museum’s comprehensive Permanent Collection, Picturing the Process is an endeavor of the Education Department to present an evolution of the landscape ...

Sun, August 17, 2008, 10:00 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, August 17, 2008, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Masanga Marimba Ensemble

Kids, San Fernando Valley
Organizations/Sponsors: The Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum
Venue: The Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum

Peter Alsop’s Kids Koncerts presents Masanga Marimba Ensemble Gets kids clapping and moving to African rhythms with hypnotic and exciting music from the Shona people of Zimbabwe to the jungles of ...

Sun, August 17, 2008, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Eva Brown Book Reading/Signing

Lectures, Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust
Venue: Los Angeles Museum of the Holocast

Join us as Eva Brown shares her story of survival as detailed in her book, If You Save One Life. Eva will be reading select passages from her book and answering questions after the presentation. Please RSVP at (323) ...

Sun, August 17, 2008, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Komedy and Kosovo…Georgia, Russia…and the World With Julia Gorin

Politics, West Valley
Organizations/Sponsors: Children of Jewish Holocaust Survivors Los Angeles
Venue: 20367 Lander Dr.

Kosovo, Albania, Bosnia, Serbia, Croatia, Yugoslavia – the whole Balkans goulash.  Do you know the differences among them?  We’ve all heard that the Serbians were the villains in the Balkan wars, but is it true? Join us for a thought-provoking and possibly myth-busting afternoon of ...

Sun, August 17, 2008, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

A “Meet the Artists” Reception for the opening of the “Art & Advocacy” exhibit.

Arts & Entertainment, Bel Air
Organizations/Sponsors: American Jewish University
Venue: American Jewish University

This reception kicks off the exhibit “Art and Advocacy” with the biting political and social commentary of artist Mariona Barkus and photographers Sheila Pinkel and Joe Ravetz, and is dedicatd tot he memory of David Rose. The exhibit will be on display from 8/17 thru Nov. 23rd.  Sun-Thus. 10-4pm ...

Sun, August 17, 2008, 6:15 pm - 10:30 pm

Evening Walk to the Beach and Ice Cream/Dessert/Snacks in Playa Del Rey

Singles, South Bay
Organizations/Sponsors: MOSAIC Outdoors Club of Greater LA
Venue: A private home

Beat the heat with an evening walk to Dockweiler Beach in Playa Del Rey.  Afterwards, we’ll enjoy ice cream and other desserts, fruit and cheese at the home of one of our members.  There are two walk options:  2.5 miles, and a longer 4.5 mile option.  We will go through Playa Del Rey’s ...

Mon, August 18, 2008, 10:00 am

Picturing the Process: Landscape Through Time and Space

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

Since its invention in 1839, the unique power of photography has been utilized to record, report, and inform. Representing selections from the museum’s comprehensive Permanent Collection, Picturing the Process is an endeavor of the Education Department to present an evolution of the landscape ...

Mon, August 18, 2008, 1:00 pm

5 night singles Cruise to Cabo San Lucas & Ensenada

Singles, San Diego
Organizations/Sponsors: Fun Jewish Singles
Venue: B Street Cruise Terminal

5 night Singles Cruise to Cabo San Lucas & Ensenada on Carnival “Elation” from San Diego.  Enjoy meeting your cruisemates from different surrounding areas at meet & greet pre-cruise party. Price includes all port fees & taxes, $50 per cabin shipboard credit, complimentary wine, onboard invitation ...

Tue, August 19, 2008, 10:00 am

Picturing the Process: Landscape Through Time and Space

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

Since its invention in 1839, the unique power of photography has been utilized to record, report, and inform. Representing selections from the museum’s comprehensive Permanent Collection, Picturing the Process is an endeavor of the Education Department to present an evolution of the landscape ...

Tue, August 19, 2008, 10:00 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 ...

Tue, August 19, 2008, 6:30 pm

Amnesty International Meeting

Politics, South Bay
Organizations/Sponsors: Amnesty International
Venue: Coffee Cartel Coffee Shop

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL MEETING EVERY THIRD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH AT 6:30pm till 8pm LOCATED AT COFFEE CARTEL 1820 S. CATALINA AVE. IN REDONDO BEACH, CA (take PCH south past Torrance Blvd. and turn right on S. Catalina just before Palos Verdes Blvd.) Get your news from the source. Rarely seen ...

Tue, August 19, 2008, 7:00 pm

Hollywood & Highland Summer Wine & Jazz Concert Series

Events, Hollywood
Organizations/Sponsors: HOLLYWOOD & HIGHLAND CENTER
Venue: HOLLYWOOD & HIGHLAND CENTER

Hollywood and Highland Center continues to host their popular Wine & Jazz Music Series every Tuesday evening throughout the summer from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. in the Central Courtyard.  Music-lovers can enjoy a magical evening under the stars while listening to the hottest jazz musicians in town ...

Tue, August 19, 2008, 7:00 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, August 19, 2008, 7:00 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, August 19, 2008, 7:30 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, August 19, 2008, 7:30 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 ...

Wed, August 20, 2008

Mammoth Lakes Camping Trip

Singles, Outside of So Cal
Organizations/Sponsors: MOSAIC Outdoors Club of Greater LA
Venue: Mammoth Lakes, Ca

You’ve gone to Mammoth a 100 times in the winter but never in the summer! Now is your chance to discover another Mammoth and to experience it in the summer, in all its glorious beauty! Please join MOSAIC Outdoor Club of Greater Los Angeles in our camping trip, for the first time ever during the ...

Wed, August 20, 2008, 10:00 am

Picturing the Process: Landscape Through Time and Space

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

Since its invention in 1839, the unique power of photography has been utilized to record, report, and inform. Representing selections from the museum’s comprehensive Permanent Collection, Picturing the Process is an endeavor of the Education Department to present an evolution of the landscape ...

Wed, August 20, 2008, 10:00 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 ...

Wed, August 20, 2008, 11:30 am - 2:00 pm

“Massage, Manicures and Melons”… at what cost to humanity?

Panel Discussions, Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: National Council of Jewish Women
Venue: National Council of Jewish Women/Los Angeles

National Council of Jewish Women Los Angeles in conjunction with the Los Angeles County Unity Coalition’s Rescue and Restore Project will host a program focused on labor trafficking in the Asian and Hispanic communities in the Los Angeles area.  Moderator for the event will be renowned KNBC ...

Wed, August 20, 2008, 2:00 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, August 20, 2008, 7:00 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, August 20, 2008, 8:45 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, August 21, 2008, 10:00 am

Picturing the Process: Landscape Through Time and Space

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

Since its invention in 1839, the unique power of photography has been utilized to record, report, and inform. Representing selections from the museum’s comprehensive Permanent Collection, Picturing the Process is an endeavor of the Education Department to present an evolution of the landscape ...

Thu, August 21, 2008, 10:00 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, August 21, 2008, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Belonging Everywhere

Events, Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: Beth Chayim Chadashim
Venue: Beth Chayim Chadashim

A Documentary Film screening of “We Are All One:The Jews of Sefwi Wiaso” and Discussion. The Jews of Sefwi Wiawaso documents several Jewish mens’ return to their ancestors’ ancestors’ Israelite beliefs and practices. Experience members’ gripping personal narratives of spiritual connections to ...

Thu, August 21, 2008, 7:30 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 ...

Fri, August 22, 2008, 10:00 am

Picturing the Process: Landscape Through Time and Space

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

Since its invention in 1839, the unique power of photography has been utilized to record, report, and inform. Representing selections from the museum’s comprehensive Permanent Collection, Picturing the Process is an endeavor of the Education Department to present an evolution of the landscape ...

Fri, August 22, 2008, 10:00 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, August 22, 2008, 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Tish-Ka-Bob

Shabbat, Santa Monica
Organizations/Sponsors: Beth Shir Sholom
Venue: Beth Shir Sholom

OPEN HOUSE BBQ AND SHABBOS TISH CELEBRATION Beth Shir Sholom, the progressive, Reform synagogue in Santa Monica, is having an Open House through the Month of August. On Friday Evening, 22 at 6:00 pm, you are invited to a “Tish Kabob” – a dinner barbecue in the Gan Shalom (the Garden of ...

Fri, August 22, 2008, 8:00 pm - 6:00 pm

The Tragical Comedy of Mr. Punch

Arts & Entertainment, Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: Rogue Artists Ensemble
Venue: Bootleg Theater

Extended due to popular demand! Rogue Artists Ensemble re-opens its world premiere production of “The Tragical Comedy or Comical Tragedy of Mr. Punch” ("a triumphant fusion of text and technology” - LA Times) adapted for the stage from the graphic novel by Neil Gaiman (Stardust) and Dave McKean.  ...

Fri, August 22, 2008, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Juval Porat --First Cantor of Modern Germany

Shabbat, Pico/Robertson
Organizations/Sponsors: Beth Chayim Chadashim
Venue: Beth Chayim Chadashim

Join BCC for Kabbalat Shabbat services and be enthralled with the beautiful voice and presence of Juval Porat, visitng from Berlin. BCC is proud to present Mr. Porat, who will be the first ordained Cantor in Germany since ...

Sat, August 23, 2008, 9:00 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, August 23, 2008, 10:00 am

Picturing the Process: Landscape Through Time and Space

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

Since its invention in 1839, the unique power of photography has been utilized to record, report, and inform. Representing selections from the museum’s comprehensive Permanent Collection, Picturing the Process is an endeavor of the Education Department to present an evolution of the landscape ...

Sat, August 23, 2008, 10:00 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, August 23, 2008, 10:00 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, August 23, 2008, 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The 6th Annual Chalk Art Festival & Live Music

Family, Beach Cities
Organizations/Sponsors: Redondo Beach Pier Association
Venue: Redondo Beach Pier

With Fanta-Sea as the theme this year, artists will create their very own underwater fanta-sea. The event is open to the public and individuals; families and groups are encouraged to participate. Free chalk will be provided to the first 150 registrants. Prizes will be awarded in various categories. ...

Sat, August 23, 2008, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Free Massage Class

Classes, North Hollywood
Organizations/Sponsors: Institute of Professional Practical Therapy
Venue: IPPT Massage School

Test drive our massage program and find out for yourself how financially and spiritually rewarding a massage career can ...

Sat, August 23, 2008, 8:00 pm - 6:00 pm

The Tragical Comedy of Mr. Punch

Arts & Entertainment, Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: Rogue Artists Ensemble
Venue: Bootleg Theater

Extended due to popular demand! Rogue Artists Ensemble re-opens its world premiere production of “The Tragical Comedy or Comical Tragedy of Mr. Punch” ("a triumphant fusion of text and technology” - LA Times) adapted for the stage from the graphic novel by Neil Gaiman (Stardust) and Dave McKean.  ...

Sun, August 24, 2008, 8:30 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, August 24, 2008, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Kreative Kids Open House

Open Houses, Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: JLA - Jewish Learning Academy
Venue: JLA- The Jewish Learning Academy

Kreative Kids is an innovative and fun educational program for kids ages 3 months to 4 years. Your child learns to master important skills with developmental toys and creative learning activities through our early stimulation program. There will be music, movement, art and so much more. Parents ...

Sun, August 24, 2008, 10:00 am

Picturing the Process: Landscape Through Time and Space

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

Since its invention in 1839, the unique power of photography has been utilized to record, report, and inform. Representing selections from the museum’s comprehensive Permanent Collection, Picturing the Process is an endeavor of the Education Department to present an evolution of the landscape ...

Sun, August 24, 2008, 10:00 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, August 24, 2008, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Rhythim Child

Kids, San Fernando Valley
Organizations/Sponsors: The Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum
Venue: The Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum

Peter Alsop’s Kids Koncerts presents Rhythm Child Family drum circles inspire kids with the pulse of drum-based ...

Sun, August 24, 2008, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

B&B WITH JSMP

Singles, West Valley
Organizations/Sponsors: Jewish Singles Meeting Place (35-55)
Venue: Brent’s Deli

Bowl ‘em over and join Jewish Singles Meeting Place (40s and 50s) for this exciting doubleheader—Brent’s and Bowling! Delight in fabulous food at Brent’s Deli in Northridge, then work off the extra poundage (just lay off the pizza and beer) with bowling at the nearby Rocket Bowl in Chatsworth. ...

Sun, August 24, 2008, 2:00 pm - 12:00 am

Beethoven, Bernstein and Bolero

Arts & Entertainment, Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: California Philharmonic
Venue: Walt Disney Concert Hall

SAN MARINO, Calif. The conductor and composer Leonard Bernstein once wrote, “Life without music is unthinkable.” So it is no surprise that Victor Vener, who founded the California Philharmonic twelve years ago to make life without music equally unthinkable for residents throughout Southern ...

Sun, August 24, 2008, 8:00 pm - 6:00 pm

The Tragical Comedy of Mr. Punch

Arts & Entertainment, Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: Rogue Artists Ensemble
Venue: Bootleg Theater

Extended due to popular demand! Rogue Artists Ensemble re-opens its world premiere production of “The Tragical Comedy or Comical Tragedy of Mr. Punch” ("a triumphant fusion of text and technology” - LA Times) adapted for the stage from the graphic novel by Neil Gaiman (Stardust) and Dave McKean.  ...

Mon, August 25, 2008, 10:00 am

Picturing the Process: Landscape Through Time and Space

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

Since its invention in 1839, the unique power of photography has been utilized to record, report, and inform. Representing selections from the museum’s comprehensive Permanent Collection, Picturing the Process is an endeavor of the Education Department to present an evolution of the landscape ...

Mon, August 25, 2008, 7:30 pm

Special Needs Support Group

Family, West Valley
Organizations/Sponsors: Jewish Impact Films
Venue: JCC at Milken

Support group for parents of special needs children, led by a well-known professional who is also a special needs ...

Tue, August 26, 2008, 10:00 am

Picturing the Process: Landscape Through Time and Space

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

Since its invention in 1839, the unique power of photography has been utilized to record, report, and inform. Representing selections from the museum’s comprehensive Permanent Collection, Picturing the Process is an endeavor of the Education Department to present an evolution of the landscape ...

Tue, August 26, 2008, 10:00 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 ...

Tue, August 26, 2008, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Vocals & Piano at the Library

Family, Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors:
Venue: Will and Ariel Durant Branch Library (LAPL)

a vocal recital with piano accompaniment will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 pm in the la kretz meeting room at the branch. there are two sopranos, each with a different set of songs.  the overall range is broad, including works by schubert, glinka, and mancini.  mainly classical, some tunes are ...

Tue, August 26, 2008, 7:00 pm

Hollywood & Highland Summer Wine & Jazz Concert Series

Events, Hollywood
Organizations/Sponsors: HOLLYWOOD & HIGHLAND CENTER
Venue: HOLLYWOOD & HIGHLAND CENTER

Hollywood and Highland Center continues to host their popular Wine & Jazz Music Series every Tuesday evening throughout the summer from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. in the Central Courtyard.  Music-lovers can enjoy a magical evening under the stars while listening to the hottest jazz musicians in town ...

Tue, August 26, 2008, 7:00 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, August 26, 2008, 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Half Hour to Health Class

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

Join us every Tuesday night at 7:30pm for a complimentary Half Hour to Health class. The class is given by a single Jewish Orthodox chiropractor.  Learn how to stay healthy, with some Jewish philosophy throw in. Different health topics each week. Upcoming topics include setting up your work ...

Tue, August 26, 2008, 7:30 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, August 26, 2008, 7:30 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 ...

Wed, August 27, 2008

Rock4Change Benefit Concert Hosted by Dane Cook

Arts & Entertainment, Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: Rock4Change
Venue: Gibson Amphitheatre, Universal Studios

oin us at the Rock4Change Benefit Concert on Thursday, September 4th at the Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal CityWalk benefiting the people of Darfur & Uganda. 100% of the net proceeds of ticket sales will fund the Reforestation Project in Darfur and the Clean Springs Campaign in Uganda. The ...

Wed, August 27, 2008 - 12:00 am

Maximum Security

Arts & Entertainment, Santa Monica
Organizations/Sponsors: Santa Monica Group Theatre
Venue: Santa Monica Playhouse - The Other Space

A prison of the mind? A prison of the soul? A joyously turbulent, furiously inspiring all-female rock musical about passion, regret, delight, depression, freedom, suffocation and lost inhalers. Maximum Security tells the story of Everywoman, struggling for identity and reaching for the light in the ...

Wed, August 27, 2008, 10:00 am

Picturing the Process: Landscape Through Time and Space

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

Since its invention in 1839, the unique power of photography has been utilized to record, report, and inform. Representing selections from the museum’s comprehensive Permanent Collection, Picturing the Process is an endeavor of the Education Department to present an evolution of the landscape ...

Wed, August 27, 2008, 10:00 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 ...

Wed, August 27, 2008, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Visual Poetry

Arts & Entertainment, San Fernando Valley
Organizations/Sponsors: Artist Co-op7
Venue: VIVA Gallery

ARTIST CO-OP7 CELEBRATES ITS 20TH YEAR IN LOS ANGELES WITH “VISUAL POETRY” “VISUAL POETRY” presents a myriad of visually evocative paintings and drawings in a group show featuring the work of 14 local artists, members of Artist Co-op 7.  Just as poets feel the need to refresh the ...

Wed, August 27, 2008, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Visual Poetry

Arts & Entertainment, San Fernando Valley
Organizations/Sponsors: Artist Co-op7
Venue: VIVA Gallery

ARTIST CO-OP7 CELEBRATES ITS 20TH YEAR IN LOS ANGELES WITH “VISUAL POETRY” “VISUAL POETRY” presents a myriad of visually evocative paintings and drawings in a group show featuring the work of 14 local artists, members of Artist Co-op 7.  Just as poets feel the need to refresh the ...

Wed, August 27, 2008, 2:00 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, August 27, 2008, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Wine and Cheese Open House

Open Houses, San Fernando Valley
Organizations/Sponsors: Temple B’nai Hayim
Venue: Temple B’nai Hayim

Please join us for wine, cheese and discussion with Rabbi Lev.  Find out more about our warm, friendly congregation and our special $500 first year membership which includes two high holiday seats per ...

Wed, August 27, 2008, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Renowned Plastic Surgeon Dr. George Sanders

Singles, Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: Social Circle - Stephen S. Wise Temple
Venue: Hershenson Hall - Stephen S. Wise Temple

Social Circle (ages 45-65ish) Highly skilled and board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. George Sanders, will answer all our questions about the possibilities and costs of state-of-the-art plastic surgery… many different aesthetic procedures discussed… and there’s always the possibility of a group ...

Wed, August 27, 2008, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Open House

Open Houses, San Gabriel Valley
Organizations/Sponsors: Temple Sinai of Glendale
Venue: Temple Sinai of Glendale

Temple Sinai of Glendale will host three Open House events this year so that the local community and prospective members can tour the facility and meet with its leaders.  Celebrating its 80th year, Temple Sinai of Glendale is a Reform Jewish congregation serving a wide geographical radius.  The ...

Wed, August 27, 2008, 7:00 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, August 27, 2008, 8:45 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, August 28, 2008

E. Benjamin Skinner, “A Crime So Monstrous: Face-to-Face with Modern-Day Slavery”

Lectures, Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: Zócalo Public Square Lecture Series
Venue: MOCA Grand Avenue

Worldwide, there are more slaves today than ever before, and as the first person in recorded history to witness negotiations for the sales of human beings on four continents, journalist Ben Skinner has gone inside the modern slave trade like no one else. In his first book, A Crime So Monstrous, ...

Thu, August 28, 2008 - 12:00 am

Maximum Security

Arts & Entertainment, Santa Monica
Organizations/Sponsors: Santa Monica Group Theatre
Venue: Santa Monica Playhouse - The Other Space

A prison of the mind? A prison of the soul? A joyously turbulent, furiously inspiring all-female rock musical about passion, regret, delight, depression, freedom, suffocation and lost inhalers. Maximum Security tells the story of Everywoman, struggling for identity and reaching for the light in the ...

Thu, August 28, 2008, 10:00 am

Picturing the Process: Landscape Through Time and Space

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

Since its invention in 1839, the unique power of photography has been utilized to record, report, and inform. Representing selections from the museum’s comprehensive Permanent Collection, Picturing the Process is an endeavor of the Education Department to present an evolution of the landscape ...

Thu, August 28, 2008, 10:00 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, August 28, 2008, 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm

Jewish Outdoor Adventures Yosemite Labor Day Camping Weekend

Singles, Outside of So Cal
Organizations/Sponsors: Jewish Outdoor Adventures
Venue: Yosemite National park

Jewish Outdoor Adventures’ premiere camping trip of the summer is its annual Labor Day weekend retreat in Yosemite’s beautiful Tuolumne Meadows. Join other fellow Jewish outdoor enthusiasts for a fun four-day weekend of new friendships, awe-inspiring nature, terrific hiking and renewed spirits. ...

Thu, August 28, 2008, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

JACC Networking & Business Mixer along with a special theatrical performance of “The Accomplices”

Events, Hollywood
Organizations/Sponsors: Jewish American Chamber of Commerce
Venue: The Fountain Theatre

Building on our popular monthly mixers, we invite you to join us at this exclusive event which includes this critically acclaimed play and a pre-play business networking mixer while sipping the fine spirits of Gold Metal Winner “Krol Vodka”. The Accomplices was nominated, “Best New Play” ...

Thu, August 28, 2008, 7:00 pm

Torah Study/Beit Midrash

Classes, Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: Beth Chayim Chadashim
Venue: Beth Chayim Chadashim

Every Thursday night all year around. Join us for Torah Study/Beit Midrash 7-9pm - Everyone is invited to just “drop-in” to study about greed, sex, violence, love, anger, revenge, loss, joy, victory - which sounds like reality TV, only this is slightly older. Read the best selling book of all ...

Thu, August 28, 2008, 7:30 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, August 28, 2008, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Monthly meeting

Programs, Tarzana
Organizations/Sponsors: Knesset B’nai B’rith
Venue: St. Paul’s Church

Featured speaker is Steve Kohn.  He is the Coordinator of Community Relations for the Los Angeles Opera Company.  Mr. Kohn will discuss the role of Jews in the world of opera. Knesset B’nai Brith is a Jewish social couples group.  Meeting is open to the ...

Fri, August 29, 2008

Do you thrive on Adventure and Want to make a Difference in your Community?

Volunteer Services, Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: Civil Air Patrol
Venue: Los Angeles

Hi Dikla, I spoke to you on Weds. 8/27. EDIT THIS ANYWAY THAT YOU LIKE BECAUSE I REALIZE THAT IT’S LONG WINDED! But PLEASE include us in one of your upcoming editions. We TRUELY do a lot of good for a lot people. And as mentioned below, we usually have fun in the process of do it-THANK YOU!  ...

Fri, August 29, 2008 - 12:00 am

Maximum Security

Arts & Entertainment, Santa Monica
Organizations/Sponsors: Santa Monica Group Theatre
Venue: Santa Monica Playhouse - The Other Space

A prison of the mind? A prison of the soul? A joyously turbulent, furiously inspiring all-female rock musical about passion, regret, delight, depression, freedom, suffocation and lost inhalers. Maximum Security tells the story of Everywoman, struggling for identity and reaching for the light in the ...

Fri, August 29, 2008, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Yosemite High Country Camping Trip with Jewish Outdoor Adventures

Sports, Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: Jewish Outdoor Adventures
Venue: Yosemite

Yosemite High Country Camping Trip with Jewish Outdoor Adventures Jewish Outdoor Adventures’ (JOA) premiere camping trip of the summer is its annual Labor Day weekend retreat in Yosemite ’s beautiful Tuolumne Meadows.  Join other fellow Jewish outdoor enthusiasts for a fun four-day weekend of ...

Fri, August 29, 2008, 10:00 am

Picturing the Process: Landscape Through Time and Space

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

Since its invention in 1839, the unique power of photography has been utilized to record, report, and inform. Representing selections from the museum’s comprehensive Permanent Collection, Picturing the Process is an endeavor of the Education Department to present an evolution of the landscape ...

Fri, August 29, 2008, 10:00 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, August 29, 2008, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Mixer, Dinner and Services

Gay & Lesbian, Fairfax
Organizations/Sponsors: Beth Chayim Chadashim
Venue: Beth Chayim Chadashim

Great People and Great Nosh! JQ International and BCC 20s/30s Havurah are co-sponsoring a delicious mediterranean buffet and mixer before BCC’s Ruach Chayim Shabbat Service co-led by the talented and spirited Josh Whinston with Amir Magal on drums. Don’t miss this one--it will be hot! $15 pp, no ...

Fri, August 29, 2008, 8:00 pm - 6:00 pm

The Tragical Comedy of Mr. Punch

Arts & Entertainment, Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: Rogue Artists Ensemble
Venue: Bootleg Theater

Extended due to popular demand! Rogue Artists Ensemble re-opens its world premiere production of “The Tragical Comedy or Comical Tragedy of Mr. Punch” ("a triumphant fusion of text and technology” - LA Times) adapted for the stage from the graphic novel by Neil Gaiman (Stardust) and Dave McKean.  ...

Sat, August 30, 2008 - 12:00 am

Maximum Security

Arts & Entertainment, Santa Monica
Organizations/Sponsors: Santa Monica Group Theatre
Venue: Santa Monica Playhouse - The Other Space

A prison of the mind? A prison of the soul? A joyously turbulent, furiously inspiring all-female rock musical about passion, regret, delight, depression, freedom, suffocation and lost inhalers. Maximum Security tells the story of Everywoman, struggling for identity and reaching for the light in the ...

Sat, August 30, 2008, 9:00 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, August 30, 2008, 10:00 am

Picturing the Process: Landscape Through Time and Space

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

Since its invention in 1839, the unique power of photography has been utilized to record, report, and inform. Representing selections from the museum’s comprehensive Permanent Collection, Picturing the Process is an endeavor of the Education Department to present an evolution of the landscape ...

Sat, August 30, 2008, 10:00 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, August 30, 2008, 10:00 am