Religion Notes

GOSPEL MUSIC: Vallejo Drive Seventh-day Adventist Church, 300 Vallejo Drive, Glendale, will host “The Evening Praise Concert,” featuring the Heritage Singers, pianist Sam Ocampo and Christian Edition performing gospel favorites and contemporary sacred music from 5 to 7:30 p.m. The free event is sponsored by Glendale Adventist Medical Center. Information: (818) 409-8100.

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MUSIC PROGRAM: Sepulveda Unitarian-Universalist Society, 9550 Haskell Ave., North Hills, will present “Social Issues, Relationships and Ideas” at 10:45 a.m. Sunday. Ellen and Melora Geer will offer a free program featuring a variety of singing and musical instruments, including the guitar, banjo and dulcimer. Information: (818) 894-9251.

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JEWISH MISSIONS: Dan Goldberg will speak at the family Bible hour on “Jewish Missions Through the Ages and a Historical Perspective” at 11 a.m. Sunday at West Valley Bible Chapel, 20703 Chase St., Winnetka. Goldberg is a representative of Chosen People Ministries, an organization that promotes a message of salvation in Jesus with Jewish people. Free. Information: (818) 222-8748.

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TU B’SHEVAT SEDERS: Three Tu B’Shevat Seders, the Jewish celebration of the seasons, will be held Sunday. The occasion is often marked by tree-planting. One is planned at 7 p.m. at Temple Beth Torah, 16651 Rinaldi St., Granada Hills,. Free. Information and reservations: (818) 831-0835. The second will be held at 7 p.m. at Temple Ramat Zion, 17655 Devonshire St., Northridge, which will be led by Rabbi Steven Tucker. The cost is the purchase of at least one tree in Israel per family, couple or individual attending. Information: (818) 360-1881. The third, a free vegetarian potluck Seder, will be held at 5:15 p.m. at Temple Beth Hillel, 12326 Riverside Drive, Valley Village. Information: (818) 763-9148.

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PRAYER SUPPORT GROUP: Holy Spirit Retreat Center, 4316 Lanai Road, Encino, will offer a Centering Prayer support group for those new to meditative practices as well as those who are daily meditators, from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. The group will have two prayer periods, separated by a meditative walk, and then a video presentation. Free. Information: (818) 784-4515.

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MOSES LECTURE: Jonathan Kirsch will discuss his book, “Moses: a Life,” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Temple Beth Hillel, 12326 Riverside Drive, Valley Village. Kirsch also wrote the bestseller “Harlot at the Side of the Road.” The cost is $5. People are invited to arrive at 6:45 p.m. for refreshments before the discussion. Information: (818) 763-9148.

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BIBLE LITERACY COURSE: A five-week course on “Bible Literacy” focusing on the Book of Genesis and discussing the most important people, events and ideas of the Bible. A different topic will be covered each week, starting with “Adam and Eve, the Garden of Eden, and Cain and Abel.” The course begins at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Conejo Jewish Academy, 30345 Canwood St., Agoura Hills. A fee of $18 for the course includes class materials. Information and reservations: (818) 991-0991.

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MEDITATION SERVICE: Lyle Poncher of the Jewish meditation center Metivta will lead a meditation service at 8 p.m. Friday at the Congregation Beth Knesset Bamidbar, 1611 E. Avenue J, Lancaster. Free. Information: (805) 942-4415.

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TALMUD STUDY DAY: Temple Beth Hillel, 12326 Riverside Drive, Valley Village, will sponsor “Talmud Made Easy,” an adult study day with Rachel Adler, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 6. Adler is an assistant professor of Jewish religious thought and feminist studies at Hebrew Union College and an assistant professor of religion at USC. The cost is $5 and child care for children 2 or older is available free. Reservations must be made by Monday. Information and reservations: (818) 763-9148.

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