Religion Notes
PEACE AND FAILURE: Len Gille will present “Why Peace Fails,” a program in which he will explain some factors that lead to war and ways to reduce the possibility of future wars, at 10:45 a.m. Sunday at Sepulveda Unitarian Universalist Society, 9550 Haskell Ave., North Hills. Free. Information: (818) 894-9251.
EXHIBIT ON JUDAISM: “Jewish Expo,” a large traveling exposition featuring animated exhibits, activities, celebrity appearances and entertainment, will be open from 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Dec. 12 at the Bernard Milken Jewish Community Campus, 22622 Vanowen St., West Hills. Admission is $5 in advance and $7 at the door. Information and show schedules: (877) 439-7652.
HANUKKAH WORKSHOP: A free workshop, “How to Hanukkah,” focusing on the history, rituals and celebratory aspects of the holiday, will be taught at 7:30 p.m. Monday at Temple Solael, 6601 Valley Circle Blvd., West Hills. Information and registration: (818) 348-3885.
SHALOM CLUB: A Tapmania show featuring Jack Nye on the piano will be performed at the Senior Shalom Club meeting from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday at the West Valley Jewish Community Center, 22622 Vanowen St., West Hills. The cost--$1.75 for members and $3.50 for guests--includes a bagel brunch. Information: (818) 464-3300.
PRAYER SUPPORT: A Centering Prayer support group, a silent meditation method intended to deepen one’s relationship with God, will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Holy Spirit Retreat Center, 4316 Lanai Road, Encino. Free. Information: (818) 784-4515.
CATHOLIC LUNCHEON: The Rev. John H. Hampsch will speak on “The Open Arms of God” and share his personal testimony at the Catholic Community luncheon meeting at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Beverly Garland Holiday Inn, 4222 Vineland Ave., North Hollywood. The $14 cost includes a buffet luncheon. Information and reservations: (818) 846-3271.
LUNCH AND TORAH: Rabbi Steven B. Jacobs and Daniel Moskovitz will examine the Torah with the help of traditional Jewish sources at a Lunch and Learn Torah Study from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Kol Tikvah Temple, 20400 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills. Participants should bring their own lunch. Free. Information: (818) 348-0670.
JEWISH CONSCIENCE: Eric Gordon, director of the Workman’s Circle Cultural Center, will present a program for Adat Ari El Sisterhood’s Multi Interest Day on “Do Jews Still Have a Social Conscience and Do We Need One?” from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the school, 12020 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood. Free. Information: (818) 766-9426.
YIDDISH FESTIVITIES: The Los Angeles Yiddish Culture Club’s Valley chapter will hold a Hanukkah evening, featuring a candle-lighting ceremony and songfest, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Adat Ari El’s Deiber Chapel, 12020 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood. The program will be spoken in English and Yiddish. Free to members and $3 for guests. Information: (818) 376-1640.
HANUKKAH PROGRAM: A Hanukkah program with a young children’s Shabbat service will be held at 6:30 p.m. and an adult Shabbat service at 8 p.m. Friday at Temple Solael, 6601 Valley Circle Blvd., West Hills. Free. Information: (818) 348-3885.
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