Religion Notes

EVENING CONCERT: Valley Cities Jewish Community Center, 13164 Burbank Blvd., Sherman Oaks, will present the first concert of the season with the Golden State Klezmer Band at 8 p.m. The concert will be part of the Malkin-Becker Performing Arts Series. The cost is $10 for members, seniors and students and $12 for all other guests. Information: (818) 786-6310.

UNITARIAN-UNIVERSALIST PRINCIPLES: Sepulveda Unitarian-Universalist Society, 9550 Haskell Ave., North Hills, will present a program by the Rev. James E. Bodman on “Life, Liberty, and Justice for All” at 10:45 a.m. Sunday. The discussion will center on the sixth principle of the Unitarian-Universalist beliefs in regard to its meaning and importance in life. Free. Information: (818) 894-9251.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES: Loaves & Fishes, 14640 Keswick St., Van Nuys, will be open from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday to provide assistance of food and clothing for low-income residents of ZIP Codes 91316, 91401, 91402, 91405, 91406, 91411, 91423, 91436 and 91605. Free. Information: (818) 997-0943.

DIALOGUE OF WOMEN: Bernard Milken Jewish Community Campus, 22622 Vanowen St., West Hills, will host “Activism in the 21st Century,” a forum of five female activists, at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Speakers include Los Angeles City Councilwoman Laura Chick, Dr. Galia Golan, Marlene Marks, Donna Bojarsky and Georgia Mercer. Sponsored by the Jewish Federation/Valley Alliance. The cost is $12. Dessert will be served. Reservations and information: (818) 464-3219.

PHYSICAL AND SPIRITUAL: The Conejo Jewish Academy, 30345 Canwood St., Agoura Hills, will host a lecture by Rabbi Manis Friedman on “The Holistic and the Kabbalistic: A Mystical Guide to Healthy, Joyous and Fulfilling Living” at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Friedman lectures on the topics of personal growth and conscious living through the mystical teachings of the Kabbala. He is also an advocate of the holistic and homeopathic approaches to diet and healing. The cost is $10, $7 for students and seniors. Information: (818) 991-0991.

JEWISH LEARNING: The Jewish Community Center, 22622 Vanowen St., West Hills, will present a program, “Ask the Rabbi,” with Rabbi Don Goor of Temple Judea, for people with questions about any Jewish subject at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. A lecture will be followed by questions and answers. The cost is $2 for members and $3 for guests. Information: (818) 464-3353.

TREE CELEBRATION: Beth Knesset Bamidbar, 1611 E. Avenue J, Lancaster, will host a dairy potluck Seder, a ceremonial meal that will include the ritual foods of Tu BiShevat, at 6:30 p.m. Friday. The holiday is designated New Year’s for trees and is the 15th day of the Jewish month of Shevat. Sabbath services will follow at 8 p.m. Free. Information: (805) 942-4415.

MEDITATION: Temple Beth Torah, 16651 Rinaldi St., Granada Hills, will offer a Shabbat meditation service at 8 p.m. Friday. Free. Information: (818) 831-0835.

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