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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN JEWISH LA

by Ryan Torok and Ari L. Noonan

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June 7-13

Friday, June 7

FRIDAY NIGHT SHABBAT

There are three ways to celebrate Shabbat at Kehillat Ma’arav. At 5:15 p.m., Cantor Malachi Kanfer and Interim Education Director Masha Savitz Keys lead a singing and dancing program (plus a snack!) for ages 1 to 5. At 6 p.m., adults get a chance to schmooze (and snack!) for 30 minutes before services. At 6:30 p.m., Shabbat services with the Kehillat Ma’arav band. Kehillat Ma’arav, 1715 21st St., Santa Monica. (310) 829-0566.

IKAR PRIDE SHABBAT

IKAR promises a sweet and spirited Kabbalat Shabbat service at Shalhevet School. Also on YouTube, ZOOM and the IKAR website. Next, all will be encouraged to be loud and proud as IKAR, JQ and Kol Ami team up for a night of LGBTQ+ celebration, IKARITE storytelling, comedy, an open bar, kosher vegetarian dinner and program. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $25. (Services will be streamed on YouTube, ZOOM and the IKAR website.) Shalhevet High School, 910 S. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles. (323) 634-1870.

PRIDE SHABBAT

On this first Friday of Pride Month, Temple Ahavat Shalom celebrates Pride Shabbat. Join Rabbi Becky Hoffman and Cantorial Soloist Elizabeth Kerstein during services featuring music, prayer and a special presentation. The celebration of diversity brings together friends and family and honors the LGBTQ+ community. A festive oneg follows. 7 p.m. Temple Ahavat Shalom, 18200 Rinaldi Place, Northridge. (818) 360-2258.

Saturday, June 8

“FIDDLER ON THE ROOF”

Experience iconic songs — including “Sunrise, Sunset” “If I were a Rich Man” and “Matchmaker, Matchmaker” — during a performance of the classic musical. Based on Sholem Aleichem’s story, “Fiddler” follows Tevye the milkmanand his colorful community of Anatevka as his daughters grow up and fall in love during a time of extraordinary change. 8 p.m. Also June 9, 2 p.m. and 7 .p.m. $10-$75. Sally Field Performing Arts Center, 17000 Haynes St., Lake Balboa. (747) 463-3358.

Sunday, June 9

PRIDE PARADE

Temple Israel of Hollywood is participating in the city’s Pride Parade along with others from the Jewish community. Check with TIOH to determine where everyone will convene. Generously supported by Karen and Barry Mason. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Meeting spot TBD. (323) 876-8330.

RESPONDERS APPRECIATION DAY

First responders often go about their heroic work anonymously. This morning, that will change. The South Robertson Neighborhoods Council holds its second annual First Responder Appreciation Day at the Robertson Rec Center, featuring an appearance by L.A. City Councilmember Katy Yaroslavsky. Robertson Rec Center, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 1641 Preuss Road, Los Angeles.

SQUISH, SCRAPE AND MIX

Here is a Sunday art activity for the whole family at the Skirball Cultural Center. Join artist-in-residence Adam Silverman to squish, scrape and mix to make natural pigments for an art project from soil, spices, berries and other plants. Then use pigments to express yourself. Two meetings: 11 a.m.-noon, 2-3 p.m. Free, with museum admission: $18 General, $13 Seniors, full-time students and children 2-17. Members and children under 2, Free. Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 440-4500.

ROLLING STEINS PERFORM

The Rolling Steins roll into Temple Judea with their distinctive eclectic style featuring funk, jazz, country, blues, Israeli, hip-hop and their own compositions. Bring a picnic dinner; the temple will provide the cookies and lemonade. 4-6:30 p.m. $18, members. $25 general. Temple Judea, 5429 Lindley Ave., Tarzana. (818) 758-3800.

RABBI POTOK INSTALLATION

Tonight, Rabbi Miriam Potok formally will be installed as the senior rabbi and spiritual leader of Adat Shalom at the 75-year-old Conservative congregation’s annual Gala Fundraiser and Dinner. Rabbi Potok studied at American Jewish University and the Academy for Jewish Religion, California. She was ordained at AJU’s Ziegler School for Rabbinic Studies. AJU associate dean Rabbi Cheryl Peretz conducts the installation. 5 p.m. cocktails, installation, dinner. $180. Adat Shalom, 3030 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles.

SINAI GALA

This year’s Sinai Temple Gala honorsAnna and Bill Tenenblatt with a “Motown Madness” evening. A cocktail supper opens festivities with program and concert. 5-7 p.m. supper. Program, concert follow. $360 per ticket. Sinai Temple, 10400 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 481-3225.

Tuesday, June 11

ADAT ELOHIM SHAVUOT

Because of the war, ignited by Hamas eight months ago, Temple Adat Elohim in the Conejo Valley departs from tradition this Shavuot. The program features a presentation on Israel’s fight against its enemies by longtime educator Uri Feinberg. While the tradition of Shavuot is to study Torah, this year the synagogue believes it’s important to talk about Israel. 6:30 p.m. Yizkor. 7-9 p.m. program. Free. Adat Elohim, 2420 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. (805) 497-7101.

CELEBRATION OF LEARNING

At Kehillat Israel (KI) in Pacific Palisades, Shavuot will be greeted with a three-part program, “A Celebration of Learning,” opening with a performance of “Flowers Aren’t Enough,” written and acted by Naomi Ackerman. Following dessert and coffee, KI Rabbi Amy Bernstein and Rabbi Daniel Sher will lead the learning. 7 p.m. performance. 8 p.m. dessert, coffee. 8:30 p.m. learning sessions. Free. Kehillat Israel, 16019 W. Sunset Blvd., Pacific Palisades. (310) 459-2328.

SHAVUOT TIKKUN

Following ancient Jewish tradition, three synagogues from different religious streams come together at Temple Beth Am to celebrate Shavuot with all-night learning. Members of IKAR and Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills join with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld’s Beth Am community for a diverse program that includes yoga, text study, cooking, social justice, comedy, panel discussions, snack buffets and sunrise davening. Evening kicks off at 7:15 p.m. with a dinner (reservations necessary) and concludes with shacharit on the roof at 4:45 a.m. Free; dinner $18. Temple Beth Am, 1039 S. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 652-7353.

LATE NIGHT TORAH

Beth Jacob Congregation celebrates Shavuot with all-night learning led by speaker Saul Blinkoff. His topic is “Living a Life of Awesome,” which explores how Jewish wisdom empowers for greatness. The evening includes chavruta-style learning. 10:30-11:30 p.m. Free. Beth Jacob Congregation, 9030 W. Olympic Blvd., Beverly Hills. For details, call (310) 278-1911 or visit .

SHAVUOT BONFIRE, DANCE PARTY

Celebrate Shavuot Burning Man-style during “Creative Revelation.” Attendees of Open Temple and JewCrew’s unique Shavuot experience will enjoy a bonfire and silent disco dance party while dancing, meditating and connecting all evening long! Everyone is encouraged to bring beach blankets, chairs, warm jackets and snacks and drinks to share. Pizza, s’mores and firewood provided. Joy and inspiration are in store. 6-10 p.m. $18; “Starving Artist” tickets, $8. Dockweiler Beach, 12000 Vista Del Mar, Playa Del Rey. (310) 821-1414.

Thursday, June 13

“TATTOOIST OF AUSCHWITZ”

The Holocaust Museum LA hosts a special screening of a true story, “The Tattooist of Auschwitz,” at the nearby AMC The Grove 14. It’s about Lali Sokolov who was ordered to tattoo prisoners’ arms at Auschwitz – and that was how he would meet his wife. A panel discussion follows, moderated by movie critic Scott Mantz. 6:30-9 p.m. Members, free; nonmembers, $15. AMC The Grove 14, 189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles. (323) 651-3704. RSVP required at .

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