Los Angeles Jewish Events Calendar

Amazing closing night of the Los Angeles Jewish Film Festival! Bravo Hilary Helstein and team! Matisyahu's new doc, SONG OF ASCENT, is a powerful representation of his sharing his spirituality, his soulwork, the impact the war has made on young Israelis and the impact on Jewish American lives. Seek it out. Talented team of producers including Shlomo Weprin, Jonathan Boyer, and more!

Powerful to have our LA Jewish community come together in solidarity. The arts give us a vehicle of creative expression and unify us through film+music+talent for good. Sharing messages of hope & love - we need that to combat the paradigm shift. Matisyahu, we thank you for this gift.

Elon Gold, as always we adore you for making us laugh and heal.

NEXT UP: UnBroken screening this SUNDAY at DWF:LA with Beth Lane Filmmaker Tix Here: https://bethlane.com/unbroken

I've had the pleasure of meeting this talented filmmaker, Elyssa Nicole Trust, out in NYC who is in a successful raise of $50,000 to make an incredible indie about Observance. READ + Support:
https://seedandspark.com/fund/observance

Co partner is Leah Gottfried, creator of the hit web series Soon By You which centers on Orthodox Jews dating in NYC.

It is a favorable portrayal of Judaism in all forms, and illustrates the reasons why a woman would find meaning and joy in becoming more observant --- and a poignant story that also handles grief, love, growth, and friendship.

Logline:
A hard-partying secular Jew faces expulsion from her university after the loss of her sister. A new school offers a fresh start under the condition that she joins her Aunt's Orthodox cohort. Despite initial resistance, Gabby finds meaning and healing in Judaism, becoming a Ba'alat Teshuvah.

Observance - Film and Storytelling | Seed&Spark A hard-partying secular Jew faces expulsion from her university after the loss of her sister. A new school offers a fresh start under the condition that she joins her Aunt's Orthodox cohort. Despite initial resistance, Gabby finds meaning and healing in Judaism, becoming a Ba'alat Teshuvah.

Please join me and talented filmmaker BETH LANE
for the 🚨Los Angeles Premiere🚨 of
🎬 Award-Winning documentary feature film

UNBROKEN
Sunday, June 30 | 12:30pm
TCL Chinese 6 Theaters, Hollywood

BUY TICKETS: 🎫
https://danceswithfilms.ticketspice.com/dwf27-unbroken

READ MORE here: https://bethlane.com/unbroken

Logline:
The daughter of a Holocaust survivor, embarks on an international quest to uncover answers about the plight of her mother and her six siblings who, as mere children, escaped N**i Germany relying solely on their own youthful bravado and the kindness of German strangers.

Trust me, check out her high powered team of award-winning Executive Producers https://bethlane.com/unbroken #/our-team/

Join me at the LA Jewish Film Festival on Mon June 24th 7:30pm
>> World Premiere

Join Hillel International's Campus Climate Initiative (CCI) team in creating inclusive campus environments! Hillel is looking for a dynamic Director, Campus Support & Action Plan Implementation for the Western U.S., focusing on California campuses. Lead the CCI-UC partnership, guide action plan implementation, conduct training sessions, and build strong relationships. If you have 8+ years of relevant experience, a graduate degree, and are passionate about supporting Jewish college students, please review the role here and apply today:

Director, Campus Support & Action Plan Implementation- Western Region Los Angeles, California, United States

Support Hillel International and stand up for Jewish students on college campuses. Please sign this petition and share it with your network.

"We are seeing threats, intimidation and even assaults targeting Jewish students — calls to eliminate the home of half of the world’s Jewish population, to wage a violent “intifada” against Jews, and to revisit the horrors of October 7 “10,000 times over”. As the White House said this week, antisemitism on our campuses must not be tolerated — by Jews, by Americans, and by anyone who values the ideals that make our nation so exceptional, welcoming, and diverse.

These protests are also disrupting the basic functioning of these universities, depriving students of the ability to attend classes, prepare for finals, and otherwise gain access to critical areas on campus. And, as we look ahead to the graduation ceremonies scheduled to take place over the next three weeks, students and parents — from all backgrounds — worry that this cherished milestone will be ruined."

https://hillel.jotform.com/241225370108951

MOT - Sunday: Stand with our UCLA Jewish students!
The recent escalating antisemitic events at US universities, especially those we have seen here in UCLA and USC, have hit close to home for many of us. It is painful and troubling to see our collective history repeat itself, as it puts both our Jewish community and our nation's security at risk.

From the burning of flags, to calls for violence against Jews and the undermining of Israel's existence, these incidents must not occur at any university, and no student should fear for their safety because of their identity.

Now more than ever, it's crucial that we stand together to support the Jewish students and community members affected by these troubling incidents.

Join us for a 💙🤍peaceful gathering💙🤍 to support our UCLA students!
Bring flags!

Sunday | April 28th | 11am - 1pm | UCLA.
Flagpole next to Dickson Court
(Between Haines Hall and Kaplan Hall)

For our hostages….Goal of getting 180,000 signatures to Biden by day 180 next week!!

180 for 180 - Orthodox Union We cannot allow another day to pass without standing up for Israel and demanding the release of our hostages. We need YOUR help TODAY to send a strong message to President Biden to support Israel, combat antisemitism, and secure the release of our hostages. To do so, we will collect 180,000 signed l...

Happy Monday all! For those interested to get involved in one of LA's many groups, next Monday April 1st, just the LA Zioness chapter meeting. Please feel free to circulate this invite to others in LA you think might be interested in joining

Zioness is a multiracial coalition of Jewish activists and allies who are unabashedly progressive and unapologetically Zionist. Our grassroots organization includes more than 30 chapters across the country that fight for the advancement of social, racial, economic and gender equality in America and for the inclusion of Zionists in social justice spaces.

REGISTER HERE:
https://secure.everyaction.com/4oFb11M2mkaUcE6AYfB-Ag2

LA Zionesses Chapter Meeting | Zioness Movement

Don't miss this epic party tomorrow night in Hollywood!
Get tickets today & save >>> purimpalooza.org

For those looking to support survivors of the Nova Festival, 150+ will be coming from Israel to OJAI for a healing retreat!

“We are working with an organization in Israel to build a week-long program in California for 150 young people who survived the Nova festival and are suffering with terrible trauma. There will also be soldiers who recently returned from Gaza with trauma.

There are so many adults and young people who need to get help and start the healing process, starting by getting away and breathing new air. We are working closely with their psychologists.

It will be in Ojai on February 5-12.
We are looking for Hebrew speaking artists, yoga teachers, musicians, singers, dance teachers... who want to volunteer in Ojai.

Hebrew fluency is preferred but some Hebrew knowledge is wonderful too. For more information please contact Karin Hepner 949-433-1980 or [email protected]

Friends in LA
I made aliyah and cofounded a non profit to help all olim who make aliyah to Israel!
As Israel is fighting for her life, we are changing and saving lives everyday with our 24/7 Tikva Support Line and provide over 300 Lone Soldiers with Free Weekly Mental Health Counseling in their native language!
We feed our struggling olim over 700 to date, and we rescued 20 homeless olim!
Please make your tax deductible gift in USA via jewcer and in Israel via the bank or paypal!
Our olim made aliyah they need your support during this war now more than ever!
Am Yisrael Chai! 🇮🇱
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Missing:
Roy’s Manzuri
Norelle Manzuri
Amit Cohen

Believed abducted and held hostage during last weekend’s attack on Israel.

If anyone has seen them or has any information, please reach out. Please share if you are able.

Celebrate Israel's 75th Birthday at this *One Night Only* show with one of Israel's most popular bands!

🎟RSVP for only $20! tinyurl.com/yemenblue

PASSOVER ON THE LAS VEGAS STRIP
The best Passover entertainment and activities in the world, plus 5-star meals and luxury accommodations. You can still register but
HURRY .... it's almost cut-off

BANDS: Moshav Band, Six13, Shir Soul

COMEDY: Mark Schiff, Avi Liberman, Brian Kiley, Daniel Lobell

EXCURSIONS: Zion National Park, Red Rock Canyon, Mt. Charleston

RABBIS: R. Mendel Schwartz, R. Benjamin Blech, R. Berel Simpser, R. Yacov Hafif, and others

PROGRAMS: Couples, Families, Singles, Kids

www.theshabbat.org/passover

Purimpalooza is back in Hollywood! 🎉 DJ & Dancing | Costume Contest | Speciality Cocktails | Megillah Readings
🎟Celebrate with Us: http://purimpalooza.org/

SINGLES PASSOVER EVENT in Las Vegas!
Shidduchim are often met outside your community. Attend one of the biggest singles programs in the world. Without pressure, attend incredibly high quality activities in a 5-star environment. If interested, PM me or visit: www.theshabbat.org/passover

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Did you know RBG was notoriously passionate about opera?
“If I had any talent that God could give me, I would be a great diva. But, sadly, I have a monotone…[I sing] only in the shower and in my dreams.”—U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG)

To celebrate the life and legacy of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on her 88th birthday this March 15th, we are excited to announce that we are partnering with and for the upcoming livestream program, "For the Love of Opera" featuring performances of a selection of RBG's favorite opera arias.

This musical event will air at 5pm PT / 8 pm ET and include performances recorded from NMAJH’s Dell Theater especially for this occasion by Joshua Blue (tenor), Norman Garrett (baritone), Michelle Rice (soprano), and Ashley Marie Robillard (soprano) with instrumental accompaniment by Stephen Karr (piano) and Grant Loehnig (piano). The event will also feature remarks and reflections by Francesca Zambello (stage director, artistic director for the and the ), Lawrence Brownlee (tenor, Artistic Advisor of ) and Peter Kazaras (stage director, tenor, Director of Opera UCLA).

See "ways to watch" and Register for Zoom Link here: https://schoolofmusic.ucla.edu/event/for-the-love-of-opera-celebrating-rbgs-88th-birthday/

This program is presented by the National Museum of American Jewish History, Opera Philadelphia, and Lowell Milken Center for Music of American Jewish Experience at UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music.