September 20, 2007
Sukkot in the City
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Family EventsSunday in the Sukkah
The entire community is invited to spend Sunday in a Sukkah at the Pierce College Farm Center on Sept. 30, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Help six participating synagogues build their own sukkahs, walk through the corn maze or enjoy the entertainment. The event is sponsored by The Jewish Federation/Valley Alliance and the West Valley Rabbinic Task Force. $2 per person with a copy of Sunday in the Sukkah flier.
Located at Pierce College Farm Center, corner of DeSoto Avenue and Victory Boulevard, Woodland Hills.
For more information, visit http://www.jewishla.org or call (818) 464-3239.
Sukkot Carnival
Camp JCA Shalom sponsors Sukkot Carnival '07, a holiday celebration for the community and a reunion for summer campers. The event takes place on Sunday, Sept. 30, 1-5 p.m., and features a barbecue, water slide, carnival games and a song session with Robbo. Also planned is the JCA Iron Mensch Decathlon. $10 per person.
Camp JCA Shalom, 34342 Mulholland Highway, Malibu.
For more information, visit http://www.campjcashalom.com or call (818) 889-5500.
Pizza in a Hut
Chabad of South Bay hosts a Sukkot family celebration on Sunday, Sept. 30, from 4-6 p.m. The event features a bubblemania show; a moon bounce; pizza, fries and salad; and lulav and etrog blessings. $5 per person. Reservations preferred.
Chabad of South Bay, 2173 W. Lomita Blvd., Lomita
For more information or to R.S.V..P, call (310) 326-8234 or e-mail chabadsb@sbcglobal.net.
Arkitecture: Noah's Ark Weekend Workshop
Join space and movement artist Shiva Mandell at the Skirball Cultural Center in building a temporary dwelling using recycled materials. Also design a model city and create architectural sculptures to take home. The workshop, recommended for children ages 4 to 8, takes place on Sunday, Sept. 30, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 2-3 p.m. Advance tickets required and include admission to Noah's Ark exhibit. $12 (adult), $2 (children 2 to 12). Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles.
For more information, visit http://www.skirball.org or call (310) 440-4500.
College/Young Adult Events
Hookah in the Sukkah
USC Hillel hosts a party for undergrads in its pillow- and rug-decorated sukkah on Tuesday, Oct. 2, starting at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy a Persian-style barbecue dinner, hookah smoking and Israeli music. There is no cost and no reservations needed; everyone is welcome.
USC Hillel, 3300 S. Hoover St., Los Angeles.
For more information, contact sara@uschillel.org or call (213) 747-9135.
Sukkot Celebrations at Pierce and Valley Colleges
Everyone is invited to shake the lulav and etrog and enjoy free traditional Sukkot foods and Israeli music at a Sukkot celebration sponsored by Hillel at Pierce and Valley colleges. The event takes place on the mall at Pierce College on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., and in Monarch Square at Valley College on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Pierce College, 6201 Winnetka Ave., Woodland Hills; Valley College, 5800 Fulton Ave., Valley Glen.
For more information, contact Hillel Director Nomi Gordon at (818) 887-5901.
Sukkah Sports Night
Enjoy hot wings, cold beer and Monday Night Football at ATID's annual Sukkah Sports Night for young Jewish professionals ages 21 to 39 on Oct.1 at 7 p.m. $10 (Sinai Temple members), $15 (nonmembers with advance registration) or $20 (at the door for everyone).
Sinai Temple, 10400 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles.
For more information, contact Stacey Zacklin at (310) 481-3244.
Social Justice
The commandment to dwell in booths (Leviticus 23:39-43) reminds us of those who are homeless or who must live involuntarily in temporary housing. Sukkot affords us the opportunity to raise awareness of these issues and to take action to help alleviate homelessness and to help procure stable, adequate and affordable permanent housing for those in need.
Beyond Blankets and Soup Kitchens
Bring your picnic blankets for a meaningful family Sukkot celebration sponsored by the Progressive Jewish Alliance on the critical issues of housing and homelessness in Los Angeles. The event takes place on Sunday, Sept. 30, 3-5 p.m., and includes food, music, children's activities and discussions with local activists and scholars.
Roxbury Park, 471 S. Roxbury Drive, Beverly Hills.
R.S.V.P. to office@pjalliance.org or call (323) 761-8350.
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