Wednesday, May 23, 2012

May 26-June 1

By Ryan Torok

Celebrating his 50th birthday and 30 years in comedy, the acclaimed actor-comedian (“Curb Your Enthusiasm”) appears in person to perform an. . .

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

May 19-25

By Ryan Torok

Days after the election that brings Hitler to power, a Jewish couple — an acclaimed physicist and his unfaithful wife — contemplate whether to. . .

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

May 12-18

By Ryan Torok

Journal president and columnist David Suissa debates Peter Beinart, author of the controversial book, “The Crisis of Zionism,” about the. . .

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

May 5-11

By Ryan Torok

Volunteers are needed to participate at community service projects, including gardening, feeding animals and painting at the Shalom Institute in. . .

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Apr. 27-May 3

By Ryan Torok

Of the more than 25 dramas, documentaries, comedies and shorts at 13 venues from Pasadena to Beverly Hills, highlights at the seventh annual festival. . .

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

April 21-25

By Ryan Torok

Spend Earth Day connecting wilderness, spiritual practice and Judaism on a TorahTrek hike intended for fit and active adults seeking awe-inspiring. . .

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Calendar Picks and Clicks: Apr. 14-20, 2012

By Ryan Torok

The author of the irreverent “Go the F**k to Sleep,” which wittily captured the irritation felt by parents who have children who become difficult. . .

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Calendar Picks and Clicks: Apr. 7-13, 2012

By Ryan Torok

Actor-comedian Jeff Garlin (“Curb Your Enthusiasm”), who played studio executive Mort Meyers on “Arrested Development,” welcomes series. . .

Thursday, March 29, 2012

March 1-Apr. 6

By Ryan Torok

After pleading guilty in an Indian lobbying scandal, powerful GOP lobbyist Abramoff spent more than three years in federal prison for tax evasion,. . .

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Calendar Picks and Clicks: Mar. 24-30, 2012

By Ryan Torok

What happens at TribeFest stays at TribeFest.. . .

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Calendar Picks and Clicks: Mar. 16-22, 2012

By Ryan Torok

Actor Ed O’Neill (“Modern Family”) and musician Yuval Ron appear at this interfaith concert and fundraiser, which features performances by Riad. . .

Thursday, March 8, 2012

Mar. 9-15

By Ryan Torok

“SHATNER’S WORLD: WE JUST LIVE IN IT ...” He’s been a starship captain, a hard-boiled cop and high-powered attorney. William Shatner’s. . .

Thursday, March 1, 2012

March 3–9

By Ryan Torok

Between IKAR’s social justice carnival, ATID-LA’s yacht party, Friendship Circle’s concert for special-needs families and Temple Beth Am’s. . .

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Feb. 25-Mar. 2

By Ryan Torok

Gabler, author of “An Empire of Their Own: How the Jews Invented Hollywood,” is joined by a star-studded panel that includes actor-director Carl. . .

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Feb. 18–24

By Ryan Torok

Traditional Eastern European masters Michael Alpert (accordion, vocals) and Julian Kytasty (bandura) perform a special concert that blends the. . .

Thursday, February 9, 2012

Calendar Picks and Clicks: February 3-February

By Ryan Torok

Journal bloggers Ilana Angel (Keeping the Faith) and Elliot Steingart (Some Reservations) join singles columnist Seth Menachem (My Single Peeps) and. . .

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Feb. 1-10

The 85-year-old comedy icon signs DVD copies of “The Jazz Singer,” the 1959 television remake that features Lewis as Joey Rabinowitz, a nightclub. . .

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Jan. 26-Feb. 1

By Ryan Torok

Grammy-winning band Ozomatli headlines a concert during the New Year for Trees celebration at the Shalom Institute in Malibu. Folk songwriter Billy. . .

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Jan. 18-20

By Ryan Torok

The professor of Sephardic law and ethics at Bar-Ilan University and senior fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute discusses “Women, Torah and. . .

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Jan.14-20

By Ryan Torok

Whether starring in Broadway productions like “Hairspray” or indie fare, such as “The Kvetching Continues,” Hoffman’s wit never fails. In. . .

Thursday, December 22, 2011

Dec. 22-Jan. 4

By Ryan Torok

The iconic director’s New Orleans-style jazz ensemble makes a rare appearance in Los Angeles. Allen plays clarinet in this group, which has. . .

Sunday, December 18, 2011

Chanukah events around Los Angeles

By Ryan Torok

Parties and celebrations during the holiday week.. . .

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Dec. 4-Dec. 9

East Side Jews, Reboot and the Silverlake Independent Jewish Community Center head to Atwater Crossing for an evening of funny stories and deep music. . .

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Dec. 8-Dec. 16

She honed her photography skills on a kibbutz and helped define the look of Rolling Stone magazine, where she worked for 10 years as its chief. . .