Sun, December 14, 2008, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Responses of the Innocents Art Exhibit

Arts & Entertainment, Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust
Venue: Los Angeles Museum of the Holocast

The Holocaust shocks all who confront it. Responses of the Innocents brings together three artists who were protected from the Holocaust’s immediate effects, but who could not avoid dealing with its impact and significance in their work. Join artists Jack Boul and Lee Silton at the exhibit opening ...

Sun, December 14, 2008, 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Thai Dinner & Movie

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

Sweetie Thai Cuisine, 10557 Valley View, Cypress, CA 90630, 714 828-7371. RSVP-Gil 714-897-7717. (Ages ...

Mon, December 15, 2008, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Beverly Hills Senior Health Education Lecture Series

Lectures, Beverly Hills
Organizations/Sponsors: City of Beverly Hills - Community Services Department
Venue: Roxbury Park Community Center Auditorium

The City of Beverly Hills and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center continues their collaboration as they host the final program of the 2008 health education lecture series, especially designed for today’s senior population. The December 15 lecture is entitled Healthy Eating Before The Holidays—a timing and ...

Mon, December 15, 2008, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Jewish Women’s Circle: The Miracle of Light

Programs, Conejo Valley
Organizations/Sponsors: Chabad-Thousand Oaks
Venue: Thousand Oaks Jewish Center

Come celebrate Chanukah by illuminating your home and mind.  Create your own scented candle and learn about your feminine power as a ...

Mon, December 15, 2008, 6:30 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 ...

Mon, December 15, 2008, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Lindsay Deutsch in Concert

Arts & Entertainment, Encino
Organizations/Sponsors: Jewish Music Commission of Los Angeles
Venue: Valley Beth Shalom

The Jewish Music Commission of Los Angeles Is proud to present LINDSAY DEUTSCH, violin TANYA GABRIELIAN, piano in an exciting program of music by Gershwin, Brahms, Bloch and Williams “The crème de la crème of the evening was the 23 year-old virtuoso violinist Lindsay Deutsch” “,,,plays ...

Tue, December 16, 2008, 9:00 am

Writing with Light

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

MoPA is proud to present the youth exhibition entitled Writing with Light, on view from September 13 to February 1, 2009. The exhibition will illustrate the connection between photography and literacy. Using the photographic arts as inspiration, students will interpret literary works of fact and ...

Tue, December 16, 2008, 9:00 am

A Literacy of Images: Nancy Newhall and the Art of Photography

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

Best known for writing text to accompany the photographs of Ansel Adams and Edward Weston, Nancy Newhall was also a widely published writer on photography, conservation, and American culture. During her marriage to Beaumont Newhall, former director of photography at the Museum of Modern Art, NY, ...

Tue, December 16, 2008, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

On My Own: Being Single & The Cancer Experience

Programs, Santa Monica
Organizations/Sponsors: The Wellness Community-West Los Angeles
Venue: The Wellness Community-West Los Angeles

This FREE support group is intended to help improve the quality of life for people with cancer.  Being a single person with cancer may come with a special set of issues.  Practical concerns, such as getting to and from appointments and procedures, can be problematic, and larger concerns, such as ...

Tue, December 16, 2008, 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

AIPAC event with Brett Stephens

Politics, Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: AIPAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee)
Venue: Los angeles area

AIPAC will be hosting an event with speaker, Brett Stephens, for Los Angeles and Valley ...

Tue, December 16, 2008, 5:30 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 news ...

Tue, December 16, 2008, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Light Up Your Chanukah

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

Experience Chanukah, one of the most joyful celebrations of Judaism, in this fun-filled, hands-on workshop.  You’ll learn how to cook traditional foods, make you own menorah and learn about Chanukah rituals and history.  Taught by Director of Education, Emeritus Helene Schlafman and the Outreach ...

Tue, December 16, 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, December 16, 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 ...

Wed, December 17, 2008, 9:00 am

Writing with Light

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

MoPA is proud to present the youth exhibition entitled Writing with Light, on view from September 13 to February 1, 2009. The exhibition will illustrate the connection between photography and literacy. Using the photographic arts as inspiration, students will interpret literary works of fact and ...

Wed, December 17, 2008, 9:00 am

A Literacy of Images: Nancy Newhall and the Art of Photography

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

Best known for writing text to accompany the photographs of Ansel Adams and Edward Weston, Nancy Newhall was also a widely published writer on photography, conservation, and American culture. During her marriage to Beaumont Newhall, former director of photography at the Museum of Modern Art, NY, ...

Wed, December 17, 2008, 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Support Group

Adult Education, Encino
Organizations/Sponsors: Hearing Loss Association of America-SFV Chapter
Venue: More Than Waffles Restaurant

Hearing Loss Assoc.-SFV will hold our monthly meeting Wednesday, December 17 at More Than Waffles Restaurant, 17200 Ventura Blvd., Encino in the Town & Country Shopping Mall lower level from 10 - 11:30 AM.  We offer support, information and education for people experiencing hearing loss.  For more ...

Wed, December 17, 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, December 17, 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, December 17, 2008, 7:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Peter Pan

Arts & Entertainment, Ventura County
Organizations/Sponsors: SBT: The Santa Barbara Theatre
Venue: Lobero Theatre

Fly to the Never Land with Peter and the Darling Children for adventures with Tinkerbell, Captain Hook, pirates, Indians, lost boys, fairies and mermaids.  SBT presents J. M. Barrie’s classic fantasy play in the first-ever fully staged production to use Leonard Bernstein’s complete musical score - ...

Wed, December 17, 2008, 7:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Andrew Dawson — “Quatre Mains” and “Space Panorama”

Arts & Entertainment, Westwood
Organizations/Sponsors: UCLA Live
Venue:

Following UCLA Live’s 2006 presentation of “Absence and Presence,” Andrew Dawson’s “astonishing, almost unbearably moving” elegy to his father [The New York Times], the acclaimed English director and performer returns with two extraordinary works of dazzling low-tech wizardry. With only ...

Wed, December 17, 2008, 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Andrew Dawson — “Quatre Mains” and “Space Panorama”

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

Following UCLA Live’s 2006 presentation of “Absence and Presence,” Andrew Dawson’s “astonishing, almost unbearably moving” elegy to his father [The New York Times], the acclaimed English director and performer returns with two extraordinary works of dazzling low-tech wizardry.  With ...

Wed, December 17, 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, December 18, 2008, 9:00 am

Writing with Light

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

MoPA is proud to present the youth exhibition entitled Writing with Light, on view from September 13 to February 1, 2009. The exhibition will illustrate the connection between photography and literacy. Using the photographic arts as inspiration, students will interpret literary works of fact and ...

Thu, December 18, 2008, 9:00 am

A Literacy of Images: Nancy Newhall and the Art of Photography

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

Best known for writing text to accompany the photographs of Ansel Adams and Edward Weston, Nancy Newhall was also a widely published writer on photography, conservation, and American culture. During her marriage to Beaumont Newhall, former director of photography at the Museum of Modern Art, NY, ...

Thu, December 18, 2008, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Songs with A Bissel Yiddish with Cantor Emeritus Sheldon Merel and Bob MacLeod

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

Cantor Emeritus Sheldon Merel, accompanied by Bob MacLeod, will delight audiences with his knowledge of Yiddishkite. Come and enjoy Yiddish songs, stories, witticisms and memories that will lead you from the past to the present. We promise this will both entertain and ...

Thu, December 18, 2008, 7:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Andrew Dawson — “Quatre Mains” and “Space Panorama”

Arts & Entertainment, Westwood
Organizations/Sponsors: UCLA Live
Venue:

Following UCLA Live’s 2006 presentation of “Absence and Presence,” Andrew Dawson’s “astonishing, almost unbearably moving” elegy to his father [The New York Times], the acclaimed English director and performer returns with two extraordinary works of dazzling low-tech wizardry. With only ...

Thu, December 18, 2008, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Networking with Fine Art and Fine Spirits

Events, Santa Monica
Organizations/Sponsors: Jewish American Chamber of Commerce
Venue: Art One Gallery

Join us for our Hanukah Business Building Mixer at our presenting member, Art One Gallery. We will be fostering new contacts while enjoying fine arts and fine ...

Thu, December 18, 2008, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

The Digital Audio Book Release Party for Comedian and Inspirational Speaker, KATHY BUCKLEY

Arts & Entertainment, Venice/Marina DR
Organizations/Sponsors: Mystic Journey Bookstore
Venue: Mystic Journey Bookstore

Mystic Journey Bookstore Invites You to The Digital Audio Book Release Party for Comedian and Inspirational Speaker, KATHY BUCKLEY Join us to celebrate the audio iTunes release of “If You Could Hear What I See,“ the inspirational, funny, and touching book by America’s beloved hearing-impaired ...

Thu, December 18, 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, December 18, 2008, 7:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Peter Pan

Arts & Entertainment, Ventura County
Organizations/Sponsors: SBT: The Santa Barbara Theatre
Venue: Lobero Theatre

Fly to the Never Land with Peter and the Darling Children for adventures with Tinkerbell, Captain Hook, pirates, Indians, lost boys, fairies and mermaids.  SBT presents J. M. Barrie’s classic fantasy play in the first-ever fully staged production to use Leonard Bernstein’s complete musical score - ...

Thu, December 18, 2008, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

President Obama and the 111th Congress: Reflections on the Elections with AIPAC

Politics, Pico/Robertson
Organizations/Sponsors: Temple Beth Am
Venue: Temple Beth Am

Discussion about the US-Israel relationship in light of November’s elections with Catherine Schneider, the Los Angeles Director of AIPAC, a pro-Israel lobby that works with both Democratic and Republican political leaders to enact public policy that strengthens the vital U.S.-Israel ...

Thu, December 18, 2008, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Coexist? Comedy Tour

Arts & Entertainment, Hollywood
Organizations/Sponsors: The Hollywood Improv
Venue: The Hollywood Improv

The Coexist? Comedy Tour features a group of comedians you’d sooner expect to see fighting in the parking lot than sharing a stage. Keith Lowell Jensen, a self described “devout atheist”, and Tapan Trivedi, a life long Hindu; met backstage at a comedy show and realized they had a-lot in common. ...

Fri, December 19, 2008

Michael Brunswick, In Motion, New paintings

Arts & Entertainment, Santa Monica
Organizations/Sponsors: Lora Schlesinger Gallery (Formerly Hunsaker/Schlesinger FIne Art)
Venue: Lora Schlesinger Gallery

Saturday, January 24th from 5 - 7:00 p.m. On view January 24 - February 28, 2009 Lora Schlesinger Gallery is pleased to announce Michael Brunswick’s second solo exhibition of paintings.  Michael Brunswick creates lush, glossy paintings, which appear wet. Rendered in oil paint and galkyd, ...

Fri, December 19, 2008, 9:00 am

Writing with Light

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

MoPA is proud to present the youth exhibition entitled Writing with Light, on view from September 13 to February 1, 2009. The exhibition will illustrate the connection between photography and literacy. Using the photographic arts as inspiration, students will interpret literary works of fact and ...

Fri, December 19, 2008, 9:00 am

A Literacy of Images: Nancy Newhall and the Art of Photography

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

Best known for writing text to accompany the photographs of Ansel Adams and Edward Weston, Nancy Newhall was also a widely published writer on photography, conservation, and American culture. During her marriage to Beaumont Newhall, former director of photography at the Museum of Modern Art, NY, ...

Fri, December 19, 2008, 7:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Andrew Dawson — “Quatre Mains” and “Space Panorama”

Arts & Entertainment, Westwood
Organizations/Sponsors: UCLA Live
Venue:

Following UCLA Live’s 2006 presentation of “Absence and Presence,” Andrew Dawson’s “astonishing, almost unbearably moving” elegy to his father [The New York Times], the acclaimed English director and performer returns with two extraordinary works of dazzling low-tech wizardry. With only ...

Fri, December 19, 2008, 7:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Peter Pan

Arts & Entertainment, Ventura County
Organizations/Sponsors: SBT: The Santa Barbara Theatre
Venue: Lobero Theatre

Fly to the Never Land with Peter and the Darling Children for adventures with Tinkerbell, Captain Hook, pirates, Indians, lost boys, fairies and mermaids.  SBT presents J. M. Barrie’s classic fantasy play in the first-ever fully staged production to use Leonard Bernstein’s complete musical score - ...

Fri, December 19, 2008, 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Young Professionals Pre-Hanukkah shabbat celebration

Shabbat, North Hollywood
Organizations/Sponsors: Valley Ruach at Adat Ari El
Venue: Adat Ari El Main Synagogue

Join Jews in their 20’s and 30’s for a lively and casual guitar-accompanied shabbat service followed by a kosher, catered shabbat dinner at adat ari el in valley village. Services begin at 7:30pm and are completely free. The kosher chicken dinner, featuring latkes and jelly donuts, follows ...

Sat, December 20, 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, December 20, 2008, 9:00 am

Writing with Light

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

MoPA is proud to present the youth exhibition entitled Writing with Light, on view from September 13 to February 1, 2009. The exhibition will illustrate the connection between photography and literacy. Using the photographic arts as inspiration, students will interpret literary works of fact and ...

Sat, December 20, 2008, 9:00 am

A Literacy of Images: Nancy Newhall and the Art of Photography

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

Best known for writing text to accompany the photographs of Ansel Adams and Edward Weston, Nancy Newhall was also a widely published writer on photography, conservation, and American culture. During her marriage to Beaumont Newhall, former director of photography at the Museum of Modern Art, NY, ...

Sat, December 20, 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 in ...

Sat, December 20, 2008, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Winter Wonderland Children’s Film Series

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

MoPA will screen various animated shorts directed toward families. Enjoy some uplifting short films for children of all ...

Sat, December 20, 2008, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Holiday Crafts at MoPA

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

Bring the whole family and have fun creating a holiday ornament to add to your tree or to give as a gift to someone special. Take a photo in our photo booth and make something truely ...

Sat, December 20, 2008, 7:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Andrew Dawson — “Quatre Mains” and “Space Panorama”

Arts & Entertainment, Westwood
Organizations/Sponsors: UCLA Live
Venue:

Following UCLA Live’s 2006 presentation of “Absence and Presence,” Andrew Dawson’s “astonishing, almost unbearably moving” elegy to his father [The New York Times], the acclaimed English director and performer returns with two extraordinary works of dazzling low-tech wizardry. With only ...

Sat, December 20, 2008, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Dinner at Stonefire Grill in Fountain Valley

Singles, Orange County
Organizations/Sponsors: Jewish Single Parents and Singles Association
Venue: Stone Fire Grill

Meet for dinner at Stonefire Grill, 18727 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley, 92708, 714-968-8300. www.stonefiregrill.com Janet 714 968-9775 (Ages ...

Sat, December 20, 2008, 7:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Peter Pan

Arts & Entertainment, Ventura County
Organizations/Sponsors: SBT: The Santa Barbara Theatre
Venue: Lobero Theatre

Fly to the Never Land with Peter and the Darling Children for adventures with Tinkerbell, Captain Hook, pirates, Indians, lost boys, fairies and mermaids.  SBT presents J. M. Barrie’s classic fantasy play in the first-ever fully staged production to use Leonard Bernstein’s complete musical score - ...

Sat, December 20, 2008, 8:00 pm - 12:00 am

Jewltide & Festival of Rights

Arts & Entertainment, West Hollywood
Organizations/Sponsors: Progressive Jewish Alliance
Venue: Troubadour

Jewltide & Festival of Rights; The Troubadour Saturday Dec. 20, 2008 @ 8 pm Light a candle for Hanukah and Human Rights! The Progressive Jewish Alliance is ready once again to welcome the Festival of Lights with our 8th Annual Festival of Rights Candle Lighting Ceremony.  Festival of Rights is ...

Sun, December 21, 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, December 21, 2008, 9:00 am

Writing with Light

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

MoPA is proud to present the youth exhibition entitled Writing with Light, on view from September 13 to February 1, 2009. The exhibition will illustrate the connection between photography and literacy. Using the photographic arts as inspiration, students will interpret literary works of fact and ...

Sun, December 21, 2008, 9:00 am

A Literacy of Images: Nancy Newhall and the Art of Photography

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

Best known for writing text to accompany the photographs of Ansel Adams and Edward Weston, Nancy Newhall was also a widely published writer on photography, conservation, and American culture. During her marriage to Beaumont Newhall, former director of photography at the Museum of Modern Art, NY, ...

Sun, December 21, 2008, 2:00 pm - 12:00 am

Inauguration of Vegan Synagogue on Chanukah Eve

Events, Brentwood
Organizations/Sponsors: Jewish Vegetarian Society of Los Angeles
Venue: Sinai Temple

We(the JVSLA) plan on starting the first vegan synagogue, and Chanuka Eve seems the appropriate time to inaugurate/dedicate it, because the 25th of Kislev is the darkest and longest night in a lunar calendar year- the day that Hagai chose to lay the foundation of the second Temple(see Hagai 2:18). ...

Sun, December 21, 2008, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

MENORAH LIGHTING IN FASHION ISLAND

Holidays, Orange County
Organizations/Sponsors: CHABAD JEWISH CENTER
Venue: Fashion Island-Bloomingdales Courtyard

FIGHTING EVIL AND DARKNESS WITH KINDNESS AND LIGHT MENORAH LIGHTING at FASHION ISLAND in the Bloomingdales Courtyard Chanukah is a festival of victory and celebration for all times, highlighted by the kindling of the Menorah.  It also contains a universal message for people of all faiths—that ...

Sun, December 21, 2008, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Universal CityWalk’s 6th Annual Chanukah Festival

Holidays, Hollywood
Organizations/Sponsors: Chabad of the Valley
Venue: Universal Citywalk

Universal CityWalk 6th annual Chabad’s Chanukah festival is a family-friendly event featuring the lighting of a 15-ft Menorah, live entertainment and activities for children and ...

Sun, December 21, 2008, 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Fabulous 2nd Annual Hanukkah Party

Singles, San Fernando Valley
Organizations/Sponsors: MOSAIC Outdoors Club of Greater LA
Venue: Private Home in Granada Hills

Please join Mosaic Outdoor Club of Greater Los Angeles and Nexus for our fabulous 2nd Annual Hanukkah Party at a private home in Granada Hills, on Sunday, December 21st, 2008. RSVP required (see below)—party limited to the first 50 people who rsvp WHAT: Hanukkah party, Pot Luck Dinner and Gift ...

Sun, December 21, 2008, 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Katella Deli in Los Alamitos

Singles, Orange County
Organizations/Sponsors: Jewish Single Parents and Singles Association
Venue: Katella Deli

Meet for dinner at Katella Deli, 4470 Katella Ave, Los Alamitos, 90720, 562-594-8611. RSVP Howard 714-577-0278. (Ages ...

Sun, December 21, 2008, 7:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Peter Pan

Arts & Entertainment, Ventura County
Organizations/Sponsors: SBT: The Santa Barbara Theatre
Venue: Lobero Theatre

Fly to the Never Land with Peter and the Darling Children for adventures with Tinkerbell, Captain Hook, pirates, Indians, lost boys, fairies and mermaids.  SBT presents J. M. Barrie’s classic fantasy play in the first-ever fully staged production to use Leonard Bernstein’s complete musical score - ...

Sun, December 21, 2008, 11:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Celebrate a Snowy Chanukah!  For children who have special needs and their families

Holidays, Pico/Robertson
Organizations/Sponsors: Friendship Circle of Los Angeles
Venue: Friendship Circle of Los Angeles

Real snow, Touch it, Mold it, Play in it! Arts & Crafts, Chanukah sing-a-long, doughnuts, dreidels, latkes galore!  Chaukah goody bag for every child.  Teen volunteers on hand to assist your child. To volunteer, RSVP or for more info, call ...

Mon, December 22, 2008

2009 Winter Conference: “Money Habitudes” with Syble Solomon

Adult Education,
Organizations/Sponsors: Hadassah Southern California
Venue: Luxe Hotel Sunset Boulevard in Bel-Air

As a national speaker and the founder of Life- Wise, Syble Solomon educates and encourages people to take personal responsibility for their actions and attitudes today so they can create more options and opportunities for their future. An executive coach, she has private clients and is affiliated ...

Mon, December 22, 2008, 10:00 am - 1:30 pm

Breakfast and Nature Walk

Singles, Long Beach
Organizations/Sponsors: Jewish Single Parents and Singles Association
Venue: El Dorado Restaurant & Golf Course

Meet for breakfast at El Dorado Restaurant and golf course at 2400 Studebaker Rd, Long Beach, 90815, 562-795-7751.  After breakfast, we will take a casual walk through El Dorado Nature Center - 1 or 2 mile trails.  Lakes are fill with turtles.  Jewish Singles Ages ...

Mon, December 22, 2008, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Help Us Break the Driedel Spinning World Record!

Holidays, Santa Monica
Organizations/Sponsors: The Santa Monica Synagogue (SMS)
Venue: Third Street Promenade

Help the Santa Monica Synagogue break a world record! Show your best wrist action as hundreds join together to break the “Dreidel Spinning” World Record - the most people simultaneously spinning a dreidel for at least 10 seconds (previous record, 603 people!).  Dreidels will be provided. The ...

Tue, December 23, 2008, 9:00 am

Writing with Light

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

MoPA is proud to present the youth exhibition entitled Writing with Light, on view from September 13 to February 1, 2009. The exhibition will illustrate the connection between photography and literacy. Using the photographic arts as inspiration, students will interpret literary works of fact and ...

Tue, December 23, 2008, 9:00 am

A Literacy of Images: Nancy Newhall and the Art of Photography

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

Best known for writing text to accompany the photographs of Ansel Adams and Edward Weston, Nancy Newhall was also a widely published writer on photography, conservation, and American culture. During her marriage to Beaumont Newhall, former director of photography at the Museum of Modern Art, NY, ...

Tue, December 23, 2008, 6:30 pm - 8:15 pm

Holiday Lights Walk thru Candy Cane Lane in Woodland Hills

Singles, San Fernando Valley
Organizations/Sponsors: MOSAIC Outdoors Club of Los Angeles
Venue: See Event Description

Please join Mosaic Outdoors Club of Greater Los Angeles and Nexus for a short 2-mile rt, 1 1/2 hour walk to see the Holiday lights on Candy Cane Lane in Woodland Hills. Candy Cane Lane is a 2 mile 6-block radius collection of houses who brightly illuminate their front lawns and houses with ...

Tue, December 23, 2008, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Chanukah Bowl

Holidays, West Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: Friendship Circle of Los Angeles
Venue: Mar Vista Bowling Lanes

Friendship Circle of Los Angeles invites children with special needs and their families to join us at our Chanukah Bowl!  The fun includes Menorah lighting, dinner, doughnuts and of course bowling!  Teen volunteers will be on hand to assist your child. To volunteer, RSVP or for more info, call ...

Tue, December 23, 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, December 23, 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, December 23, 2008, 7:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Peter Pan

Arts & Entertainment, Ventura County
Organizations/Sponsors: SBT: The Santa Barbara Theatre
Venue: Lobero Theatre

Fly to the Never Land with Peter and the Darling Children for adventures with Tinkerbell, Captain Hook, pirates, Indians, lost boys, fairies and mermaids.  SBT presents J. M. Barrie’s classic fantasy play in the first-ever fully staged production to use Leonard Bernstein’s complete musical score - ...

Tue, December 23, 2008, 10:00 pm - 12:00 am

The New Jew Revue

Arts & Entertainment, Hollywood
Organizations/Sponsors: moshe kasher
Venue: The Hollywood Improv

“It’s Christmas time, Bored? Lonley? Pathetic? Jewish? Scream Bah Humbug and come get some laughs as San Francisco’s annual sold out New Jew Revue makes its Los Angeles debut. Featuring the best and brightest of the “new Jewish comedy” you are ensured an evening free of christmas cheer and filled ...

Wed, December 24, 2008, 9:00 am

Writing with Light

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

MoPA is proud to present the youth exhibition entitled Writing with Light, on view from September 13 to February 1, 2009. The exhibition will illustrate the connection between photography and literacy. Using the photographic arts as inspiration, students will interpret literary works of fact and ...

Wed, December 24, 2008, 9:00 am

A Literacy of Images: Nancy Newhall and the Art of Photography

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

Best known for writing text to accompany the photographs of Ansel Adams and Edward Weston, Nancy Newhall was also a widely published writer on photography, conservation, and American culture. During her marriage to Beaumont Newhall, former director of photography at the Museum of Modern Art, NY, ...

Wed, December 24, 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, December 24, 2008, 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm

The 49th Annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration

Arts & Entertainment, Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: Los Angeles County Arts Commission
Venue: The Dorothy Chandler Music Pavillion

The 49th Annual Los Angeles County Holiday Celebration, the country’s largest multicultural holiday show, will be more than a feast for the eyes and ears.  Food joins music and dance as a source of seasonal cheer as the 47 performing groups in the free, six-hour music and dance spectacular are ...

Wed, December 24, 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, December 24, 2008, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Chow Fun Comedy Show

Arts & Entertainment, West Valley
Organizations/Sponsors: Men’s Club
Venue: Shomrei Torah Synagogue

DINNER @ 7 PM * COMEDY SHOW @ 8:15 - 10:15 PM Join us for an evening of comedy and our world famous healthy Kosher Chinese Buffet prepared by Michael Cohen’s Majestic Caterers and served by Actual Men from Shomrei Torah’s Award-winning Men’s Club. COMICS WHO PUT THE FUN IN CHOW FUN: EVAN ...

Wed, December 24, 2008, 7:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Peter Pan

Arts & Entertainment, Ventura County
Organizations/Sponsors: SBT: The Santa Barbara Theatre
Venue: Lobero Theatre

Fly to the Never Land with Peter and the Darling Children for adventures with Tinkerbell, Captain Hook, pirates, Indians, lost boys, fairies and mermaids.  SBT presents J. M. Barrie’s classic fantasy play in the first-ever fully staged production to use Leonard Bernstein’s complete musical score - ...

Wed, December 24, 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, December 25, 2008, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

2nd Annual Christmas Day Pancake Breakfast

Family, Tarzana
Organizations/Sponsors:
Venue: Temple Judea,5429 Lindley Ave. Tarzana

The 2nd Annual Pancake Breakfast, sponsored by the Temple Judea Brotherhood, is held on Christmas day and is the perfect place to meet friends or new people while you enjoy fresh IHOP batter pancakes, gourmet coffee and Western Bagels. We’ll also have entertainment for the kids, arts and crafts and ...

Thu, December 25, 2008, 9:00 am

Writing with Light

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

MoPA is proud to present the youth exhibition entitled Writing with Light, on view from September 13 to February 1, 2009. The exhibition will illustrate the connection between photography and literacy. Using the photographic arts as inspiration, students will interpret literary works of fact and ...

Thu, December 25, 2008, 9:00 am

A Literacy of Images: Nancy Newhall and the Art of Photography

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

Best known for writing text to accompany the photographs of Ansel Adams and Edward Weston, Nancy Newhall was also a widely published writer on photography, conservation, and American culture. During her marriage to Beaumont Newhall, former director of photography at the Museum of Modern Art, NY, ...

Thu, December 25, 2008, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Fourth Annual Chanukah Chike and Chinese Festival

Singles, West Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: MOSAIC Outdoors Club of Los Angeles
Venue: See Event Description

Please join Mosaic Outdoors Club of Greater Los Angeles and Nexus on this easy, social walk (4-mile round trip) along Ocean Ave in Santa Monica to the beach, enjoying the serenity (and missing the crowds and gift giving) as we walk and talk. Our route takes us along the scenic Ocean Ave walking ...

Thu, December 25, 2008, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Fourth Annual Chanukah Chike and Chinese Festival

Singles, West Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: MOSAIC Outdoors Club of Los Angeles
Venue: See Event Description

Please join Mosaic Outdoors Club of Greater Los Angeles and Nexus on this easy, social walk (4-mile round trip) along Ocean Ave in Santa Monica to the beach, enjoying the serenity (and missing the crowds and gift giving) as we walk and talk. Our route takes us along the scenic Ocean Ave walking ...

Thu, December 25, 2008, 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Hanukah/Christmas Day Movie & Dinner in Orange

Singles, Orange County
Organizations/Sponsors: Jewish Single Parents and Singles Association
Venue: AMC Theaters at The Block

Meet in front of box office of the AMC Theaters at The Block in Orange, 20 City W., Orange, 92868, 714-769-4262 for a movie and afterwards we will go out for dinner. Stella 562-860-8642. (Ages ...

Thu, December 25, 2008, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Chanukah Dinner

Singles, Encino
Organizations/Sponsors: Jewish Singles Meeting Place (40s and 50s)
Venue: Fromin’s Deli

Join Jewish Singles Meeting Place (40s and 50s) and delight with latkes and other holiday offerings, as well as new and old friends, at Fromin’s Deli in Encino. Cost is whatever is ordered plus tax and tip. Reservations mandatory (no reservations accepted after 12:00 p.m. the day of the event). ...

Thu, December 25, 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 ...

Fri, December 26, 2008, 9:00 am

Writing with Light

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

MoPA is proud to present the youth exhibition entitled Writing with Light, on view from September 13 to February 1, 2009. The exhibition will illustrate the connection between photography and literacy. Using the photographic arts as inspiration, students will interpret literary works of fact and ...

Fri, December 26, 2008, 9:00 am

A Literacy of Images: Nancy Newhall and the Art of Photography

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

Best known for writing text to accompany the photographs of Ansel Adams and Edward Weston, Nancy Newhall was also a widely published writer on photography, conservation, and American culture. During her marriage to Beaumont Newhall, former director of photography at the Museum of Modern Art, NY, ...

Fri, December 26, 2008, 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Hanukkah and Ruach Chayim Shabbat Service

Shabbat, Fairfax
Organizations/Sponsors: Be’chol Lashon - (In Every Tongue)
Venue: Beth Chayim Chadashim

6pm Latke Party 8pm Shabbat Service with music Join Be’chol Lashon and Beth Chayim Chadashim for a special Hanukkah Shabbat Service, with food, music and lights. Let the beautiful combination of voice, guitar and drum transport you to the “palace” of Shabbat.  Bring friends and loved ones to ...

Fri, December 26, 2008, 7:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Peter Pan

Arts & Entertainment, Ventura County
Organizations/Sponsors: SBT: The Santa Barbara Theatre
Venue: Lobero Theatre

Fly to the Never Land with Peter and the Darling Children for adventures with Tinkerbell, Captain Hook, pirates, Indians, lost boys, fairies and mermaids.  SBT presents J. M. Barrie’s classic fantasy play in the first-ever fully staged production to use Leonard Bernstein’s complete musical score - ...

Sat, December 27, 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, December 27, 2008, 9:00 am

Writing with Light

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

MoPA is proud to present the youth exhibition entitled Writing with Light, on view from September 13 to February 1, 2009. The exhibition will illustrate the connection between photography and literacy. Using the photographic arts as inspiration, students will interpret literary works of fact and ...

Sat, December 27, 2008, 9:00 am

A Literacy of Images: Nancy Newhall and the Art of Photography

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

Best known for writing text to accompany the photographs of Ansel Adams and Edward Weston, Nancy Newhall was also a widely published writer on photography, conservation, and American culture. During her marriage to Beaumont Newhall, former director of photography at the Museum of Modern Art, NY, ...

Sat, December 27, 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 in ...

Sat, December 27, 2008, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Holiday Story Telling

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

Children of all ages will enjoy hearing stories about many different holidays that are celebrated this time of ...

Sat, December 27, 2008, 7:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Peter Pan

Arts & Entertainment, Ventura County
Organizations/Sponsors: SBT: The Santa Barbara Theatre
Venue: Lobero Theatre

Fly to the Never Land with Peter and the Darling Children for adventures with Tinkerbell, Captain Hook, pirates, Indians, lost boys, fairies and mermaids.  SBT presents J. M. Barrie’s classic fantasy play in the first-ever fully staged production to use Leonard Bernstein’s complete musical score - ...

Sat, December 27, 2008, 8:00 pm - 1:00 am

Hot Rod Chanukah!

Holidays, Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: Birthright Israel NEXT L.A.
Venue: Petersen Automotive Museum

Come celebrate the Festival of Lights with Birthright Israel NEXT L.A and the Young Leadership Division of the Jewish Federation! We have rented out the Petersen Auto Museum, which is reason enough to come! Cruise around Buggatis and Ferraris while sipping on 1/2 price drinks from our Vodka and ...

Sun, December 28, 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, December 28, 2008, 9:00 am

Writing with Light

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

MoPA is proud to present the youth exhibition entitled Writing with Light, on view from September 13 to February 1, 2009. The exhibition will illustrate the connection between photography and literacy. Using the photographic arts as inspiration, students will interpret literary works of fact and ...

Sun, December 28, 2008, 9:00 am

A Literacy of Images: Nancy Newhall and the Art of Photography

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

Best known for writing text to accompany the photographs of Ansel Adams and Edward Weston, Nancy Newhall was also a widely published writer on photography, conservation, and American culture. During her marriage to Beaumont Newhall, former director of photography at the Museum of Modern Art, NY, ...

Sun, December 28, 2008, 7:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Peter Pan

Arts & Entertainment, Ventura County
Organizations/Sponsors: SBT: The Santa Barbara Theatre
Venue: Lobero Theatre

Fly to the Never Land with Peter and the Darling Children for adventures with Tinkerbell, Captain Hook, pirates, Indians, lost boys, fairies and mermaids.  SBT presents J. M. Barrie’s classic fantasy play in the first-ever fully staged production to use Leonard Bernstein’s complete musical score - ...

Tue, December 30, 2008, 9:00 am

Writing with Light

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

MoPA is proud to present the youth exhibition entitled Writing with Light, on view from September 13 to February 1, 2009. The exhibition will illustrate the connection between photography and literacy. Using the photographic arts as inspiration, students will interpret literary works of fact and ...

Tue, December 30, 2008, 9:00 am

A Literacy of Images: Nancy Newhall and the Art of Photography

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

Best known for writing text to accompany the photographs of Ansel Adams and Edward Weston, Nancy Newhall was also a widely published writer on photography, conservation, and American culture. During her marriage to Beaumont Newhall, former director of photography at the Museum of Modern Art, NY, ...