Jews have a long history in American music, from Irving Berlin to Benny Goodman to Lesley Gore to Lenny Kravitz to the Beastie Boys (well, Mike D anyway). Come learn about Jewish contributions to the American songbook, listen to songs with Jewish themes, and enjoy everything from ragtime to rock and roll.
New volunteers are required to attend an orientation seminar with a parent before beginning to work with the Friendship Circle. Orientation prepares volunteers to both interact with a child who has special needs and choose the program that’s best for them. For more information, please call: 310.280.0955
Throughout this series, the Sondra and Marvin Smalley Sculpture Garden will become an inspiring field for engagements in and around the works, as well as the surrounding area. Followed by a brief historical and contextual introduction, writers, poets, and thinkers will be invited to respond to the various pieces in the Garden. Presenters will also […]
For more information please contact Stacy Katz at SKatz@JewishLA.org or 323-761-8375
The Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles will screen Penn State assistant professor Boaz Dvir’s critically acclaimed “A Wing and A Prayer” at 4 pm July 22. The event, which is included with museum admission, is part of the Simon Wiesenthal Center’s commemoration of Tisha B’Av, a fasting day marking the tragedies that have befallen […]
Join PJ Library partner Zimmer Children’s Museum for a special PJ Library story time (Happy Birthday Tree) followed by an art activity in the Zimmer art studio. Free to RSVP, with Special PJ Library General Admission Pricing upon arrival and check-in. $5 each per adult and per child (ages 1-17) with RSVP only. Any additional […]
The Community Security Initiative Safety and Security Conference provides the Los Angeles Jewish Community a forum to learn best practices from security experts in both the private and public sector. Information presented at the event is aimed at empowering community leaders and decision makers to find practical ways to improve overall security posture at Jewish […]
Join us for our popular documentary film & discussion series, featuring Aida’s Secrets. Stop by for some popcorn and share your thoughts after the movie! In this moving documentary, the discovery of records from WWII sparks a family’s quest for answers as two brothers separated as babies reunite with each other and their elderly mother, […]
This event is open to all women who make a minimum gift of $500. to The Jewish Federation’s 2018 Annual Campaign. For further information, please call (323) 761-8275 or e-mail PritzkerEvent@JewishLA.org
Join PJ Library families as we explore the beauty and wilds of Temescal Canyon Park. A typical hike is a mile, so bring a bottle of water, sunblock, hat, and wear shoes that are suitable for hiking. We meet in the front parking lot of the Temescal Canyon Park at 10:45 AM, near the first […]
