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July 28, 2010

Tribe Calendar: August 2010

By Shoshana Lewin Fischer

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 1

Jewish Genealogy
The Red Star Line transported 2.7 million people from Antwerp to American ports from 1873 to 1934, and it is estimated that half of its emigrant passengers were Jewish. Antwerp artist Eugeen Van Mieghem made a cycle of works about these Jewish emigrants. Erwin Joos, curator of the Eugeen Van Mieghem Museum, will discuss “One Foot in America: Eugeen Van Mieghem (1875-1930) and the Jewish Emigrants of the Red Star Line.” Light refreshments will be served. Free. 1:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Jewish Genealogical Society of Conejo Valley and Ventura County. Temple Adat Elohim, 2420 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. (818) 889-6616. jgscv.org.

“The Grapes of Wrath”
The poor-but-proud Joad family treks west from Oklahoma’s dust bowl during the Great Depression in a stage adaptation of John Steinbeck’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. The tale highlights the strength of family, the power of the human spirit and the desire for the American dream. Runs through Aug. 29. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. $14-$20. Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, 3050 Los Angeles Ave. (805) 583-7900. simi-arts.org.

MONDAY, AUGUST 2

Swing Nights
Go “retro” with David and the High Spirits, and learn how to swing dance. Other bands and singers throughout the summer. Free. Mondays. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Center Plaza, Sherman Oaks Galleria, 15301 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks. shermanoaksgalleria.com/live.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4

JNET — The JewishNetworking Group
Meet and mingle with Jewish professionals from private, public, nonprofit and charitable organizations throughout the Conejo and San Fernando valleys. 7:45-9:45 p.m. Shomrei Torah, 7353 Valley Circle Blvd., West Hills. Also, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 7-9 p.m. Temple Adat Elohim, 2420 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. jnetonline.org.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 5

Lisa Loeb
Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Lisa Loeb comes to the Conejo Valley to perform hits, including “Stay (I Miss You),” “I Do,” “How” and more. 6 p.m. (doors open), 8 p.m. (show). $20-plus. The Canyon Club, 28912 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills. (818) 879-5016. canyonclub.net.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 8

Simi 4 Mahj
Breakfast, lunch and a six-round mah jongg tournament for awards and prizes. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. $30. Sponsored by the Women of Congregation B’nai Emet. 9 W. Bonita Drive, Simi Valley. For more information: (818) 764-6240. Entry form: congregationbnaiemet.org/sisterhood.php.

The Music of ABBA
Become a “Dancing Queen” and “Take a Chance” on Sweden’s Arrival, one of the world’s most popular ABBA tribute bands, currently touring with ABBA’s original musicians. Sponsored by Valley Cultural Center. 6 p.m. Free. Also, Dave Mason, Aug. 1; Blue Öyster Cult, Aug. 15; Ticket to Ride (a Beatles tribute), Aug. 22; Micky Dolenz, Aug. 29. Warner Center Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills. (818) 704-1358. valleycultural.org.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 12

Judea Bowl: Broadway to Bimah!
Broadway actors-turned-cantors sing about their journey from the profane to the sacred. Temple Aliyah Cantors Mike Stein and Mimi Haselkorn join Rabbi/Cantor Alison Wissot and Cantorial Soloist Mark Britowich for a luxurious summer evening of song. Temple Judea — West Campus, 6601 Valley Circle Blvd., West Hills. (818) 758-3800. templejudea.com.

“Menopause: The Musical”
Four women at a Bloomingdale’s lingerie sale sing about memory loss, hot flashes, night sweats and chocolate cravings. 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Runs through Aug. 15. $39-$49. Fred Kavli Theatre, Bank of America Performing Arts Center, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. (805) 449-2787. toaks.org/cap.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 14

Young Professionals Backyard Movie Night
Valley Ruach invites young professionals, 21-39, for a relaxed summer evening of swimming, Havdalah under the stars and movie-watching on a huge outdoor screen. Free (members), $6 (nonmembers). 6:30 p.m. (dinner), 9 p.m. movie. Bring your swimsuit and beach chair. Private home in Woodland Hills. RSVP to valleyruach.org.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 19

Camp Jewlicious
Jewlicious is organizing its first four-day summer festival for young adults, 18-36. And it’s at camp. They also want you to know it’s NOT dorky. Seriously.  In addition to the usual camp activities — horseback riding, ropes course, Israeli dancing, bonfire — and Jewlicious concerts, learn how to build support for your cause during the Grassroots Organizing Summit, and enjoy acoustic concerts as well as a Saturday night concert. $99-$280. Scholarships available. Aug. 19-22. Brandeis-Bardin Campus of American Jewish University, 1101 Pepper Tree Lane, Simi Valley. (310) 277-5544. jewliciousfestival.com.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 29

Jewish Community Picnic
Enjoy an old-fashioned family barbecue during Santa Barbara’s annual Jewish Community Picnic at Elings Park. $10 (adults), $5 (children 6-12), free (kids 5 and under). 1298 Las Positas Road, Santa Barbara. 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. RSVP by Aug. 22 to (805) 565-1158 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Open Houses

The following are a few of the upcoming open houses. To search for synagogues in your area, visit jewishjournal.com/congregations.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 6: Temple Etz Chaim. Open House and Shabbat Services. 7 p.m. 1080 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. (805) 497-6891. templeetzchaim.org.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 22: Congregation Or Ami. Prospective member coffee. 10 a.m.-noon. 26115 Mureau Road, Suite B, Calabasas. (818) 880-2290. orami.org.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 29: Temple Aliyah. Welcome Bash. 4-6 p.m. 6025 Valley Circle Blvd., Woodland Hills. (818) 346-3545. templealiyah.org.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 29: Temple Adat Elohim. Open House-Shaloha. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 2420 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks.(805) 497-7101. adatelohim.com.

To get your September event in Tribe, please e-mail .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) by Friday, JULY 30.

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