Hints on How to Keep Jewish Teens Active in Their Faith

Stephanie Schneider will address the challenges of keeping Jewish youth active in their faith when she speaks on the topic “After the B’nai Mitzvah: Judaism and Teens” during a Shabbat Service at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Congregation Shir Ha-Ma’alot of Irvine. Schneider, a professor of religious studies and social sciences at UC Irvine, is the author of “Raising a Spiritual Child: A Jewish Perspective.” She has spent years researching the factors of faith, and how these guiding principles can be used to nurture a young person’s spiritual growth. Congregation Shir Ha-Ma’alot is a Reform Jewish synagogue at 3652 Michelson at Harvard. (949) 857-2226

First Presbyterian Church of Orange will offer its “Bible Adventures at Holywood Studios” Vacation Bible School program from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday. The program will use the Bible as its script to film God’s story, according to the Rev. Lisa D. Munroe, director of Christian education. The Holywood Studios program will provide Bible-learning activities for kids 3 years to grade 6. Cost is $5. The church is at 191 N. Orange Street, Orange. (714) 538-2341.

The Fine Arts Ministry of Messiah Lutheran Church will present “Fiddler on the Roof” at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Aug. 4, 10 and 11. Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for children 12 and under. The church is at 4861 Liverpool St., Yorba Linda. (714) 528-0920.

The Rev. Mike J. Sears will focus on the subject “Jesus Heals Today” during the Mass and Blessing Service of Healing at 7:15 p.m. Monday at St. Angela Merici Catholic Church. Music will be provided by the praise band RUACH. The church address is 585 S. Walnut Ave., Brea. (714) 525-8539.

Temple Beth David announces the appointment of Gina Lewald-Fass as director of education for Lifelong Learning. In May, Lewald-Fass completed her master’s degree in Jewish Education and Communal Service from Hebrew Union College at the Jewish Institute of Religion in Los Angeles. The temple is at 6100 Hefley St., Westminster. (714) 892-6623.

The Vacation Bible School program “VeggieTown Values” will take place from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday at Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church. The program, which will include crafts, a science class and games, is open to children 4 through grade 8. The church is at 11600 Los Alamitos Blvd., Los Alamitos. (562) 493-2553.

Instant Replay will perform from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday as the conclusion of the Sunset Concert Series at St. Andrew’s By-the-Sea United Methodist Church. Concert grounds open at 5:30 p.m. Admission is free. The church is at 2001 Calle Frontera, San Clemente. (949) 492-2537.

Placentia United Methodist Church will offer Vacation Bible School for children in preschool through grade 6 from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday. The church is at 2050 N. Valencia Ave., Placentia. (714) 528-1483.

The Rev. Margaret Mohit will continue her series “Seven Steps to Spiritual Strength’ with “The Power of Love” at 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Unity Community Church. There will be a Christmas in July celebration. The church is at 22911 Mill Creek Road, Laguna Hills. (949) 472-9230. www.unity-lh.org.

Temple Beth Emet will offer its “Tot Shabbat” program for children ages 3 to 6 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays. The program will consist of Bible stories, Hebrew and Jewish songs, games and more. There will also be an all-age class on synagogue skills from 5 to 6:30 p.m. every other Wednesday. The Temple is at 1770 W. Cerritos Ave., Anaheim. (714) 772-4720.

The Rev. Paige Getty will address “Sacred Connections” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church. Getty will explore why the concept of interdependence is important to Unitarian Universalists. The church is at 1259 Victoria St., Costa Mesa. (949) 646-4652.

Religious event notices may be sent to Gena Pasillas at the Times’ Orange County edition, 1375 Sunflower Ave., Costa Mesa 92626. They also may be faxed to (714) 966-7711 or sent by e-mail to gena.pasillas@latimes.com.