Religion Notes

MEN’S BREAKFAST: Dr. Dan Osterweil will speak on “Alzheimer’s Disease and Aging” at a breakfast meeting of the Valley Beth Shalom Men’s Club at 9:30 a.m. Sunday at the temple, 15739 Ventura Blvd., Encino. The cost is $5. Information and reservations: (818) 346-4166.

TWO PRESENTATIONS: Michal Walden, granddaughter of Shimon Peres, former prime minister of Israel, will speak on “Israel in the 21st Century” at 11 a.m.; and storyteller Adam Gilad will present a program for children 5 to 12 on “Magical Beasts & Invincible Heroes: Wacky Legends From the Midrash” at 3 p.m. at Valley Cities Jewish Community Center, 13164 Burbank Blvd., Sherman Oaks. Both events are free. Information: (818) 786-6310.

BAGEL BASH: Arthur Lenk, a member of the Israeli consulate, will speak about conditions in Israel, the new administration and what to expect from current peace negotiations at 11:30 a.m. Sunday at a “Bagel Bash” at Temple Beth Ami, 23023 Hilse Lane, Newhall. A $5 donation includes an all-you-can-eat brunch. Information and reservations: (661) 298-7009.

RELIGIOUS FAIRE: The Antelope Valley Interfaith Council will host a “Religious Diversity Faire” from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Antelope Valley College, 3041 W. Avenue K, Lancaster. Free. Information: (661) 273-3341.

JUDAISM AND WOMEN: A class on women and Judaism taught by four rabbis representing the Reform, Conservative and Orthodox branches of Judaism will be held at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Temple Beth Emet of Burbank, 600 N. Buena Vista St. A $5 donation is requested. Information: (818) 843-4787.

MUSLIMS AND JEWS: Rabbi Steven Jacobs and Dr. Nazir Khaja, president of American Islamic Information in Washington, D.C., will discuss “Muslim and Jewish Communities: Where Do We Go From Here?” at the National Council of Jewish Women Vista Val meeting, 9:30 a.m. Monday at Temple Judea, 5429 Lindley Ave., Tarzana. Free. Information: (818) 986-8365.

JEWISH LIVING: An eight-week course on “Living Judaism: the Hows and Whys of Being Jewish” will be taught at 8 p.m. beginning Monday at the Conejo Jewish Academy, 30345 Canwood St., Agoura Hills. The cost is $18. Information and registration: (818) 991-0991.

CHRISTIAN LUNCHEON: The Christian Women’s Club will host a “Halloween Party With the Pampered Chef” at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Odyssey, 15600 Odyssey Drive, Granada Hills. The cost is $15. Information and reservations: (818) 766-3383.

PRAGER LECTURE: Radio talk show host Dennis Prager will lecture on “The Gift of Jews” at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. The cost is $12. Information and reservations: (818) 991-0991.

CONSULATE SPEAKER: Dalia Eli, director of public affairs for the Israeli consulate, will discuss the new government of Prime Minister Ehud Barak at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Temple Beth Hillel, 12326 Riverside Drive, Valley Village. The cost is $2. Information: (818) 763-9148.

LIFE OF MOSES: Rabbi Moshe D. Bryski will begin his seventh year teaching a Bible study group at 10 a.m. Wednesday at a Woodland Hills home. The class will study “The Life of Moses: From the Burning Bush to the Red Sea.” Free. Information and location: (818) 991-0991.

PUMPKIN LUNCHEON: The West Valley Christian Women’s Club will host a luncheon with the theme “Pumpkin Patch Country Fair” at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Calabasas Inn, 23500 Park Sorrento. The $17.75 cost includes a nursery for children 8 and younger. Information and reservations: (818) 348-5247.

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