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2013 Passover calendar
Ryan Torok
March 14, 2013
Celebrate Passover, Shabbat and family during a Tot Shabbat with Rabbi Karen Bender, Cantor Alison Wissot and Len Levitt and the Levitty Puppets. Sat. 9:30 a.m. Free. Temple Judea, 5429 Lindley Ave., Tarzana. (818) 758-3800. templejudea.com.
Calendar Picks and Clicks: March 16-22, 2013
Ryan Torok
March 13, 2013
Celebrate the Jewish people’s deliverance from Egyptian slavery with Pesach events that begin well before the first seder on March 25.
LAG B’OMER 2012 EVENTS CALENDAR
Ryan Torok
May 4, 2012
Hike Griffith Park and relax in Amir’s Garden (amirsgarden.org) with the young professionals of Valley Ruach. A barbecue and picnic with kosher and veggie hot dogs and salads follows. Wear sturdy and comfortable shoes, sunscreen and a hat. The easy hike lasts between 90 minutes and two hours. Sun. 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. $4 (members), $6 (general). Meets at: Mineral Wells Picnic Area, Griffith Park Drive (near Harding Golf Course), Los Angeles. (818) 835-2139. valleyruach.org.
Thanks for Everything
Rob Eshman
November 24, 2005
At Chanukah we celebrate the miraculous rededication of the Second Temple by Judah Maccabee. In so doing the festival\’s complex historical background fades to backstory. The part we more typically overlook is that the Maccabean revolt was not just a struggle versus Antiochus, an anti-Jewish ruler, but against a larger group of Jews who wanted to be more Greek and less Jewish.
Tell Me a Story
Ellie Kahn
April 21, 2005
Passover is a time for families to gather, to enjoy each other\’s company and to recall the story of our shared ancient history.
It is also the perfect time to preserve your family\’s greatest treasure: the memories and stories of your own family elders.
New ‘Design’ Adds Flair to the Holidays
Julie Gruenbaum Fax
April 21, 2005
With flavorful and fun recipes that use ingredients and combinations far from what used to be considered traditional Jewish cooking — think Juniper Berry and Peppercorn Crusted Skirt Steak with Spiced Onions — this book can add flare to a tired repertoire for both connoisseurs and amateurs.
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