Religion Notes

BIBLE LECTURER: David Rice, Bible lecturer and author of “Time and Prophecy,” will lecture on “God’s Election and the Coming World Dictatorship” at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Burbank Auditorium, 248 E. Olive Ave. Information: (888) 784-3724.

INTERFAITH FAMILIES: Rabbi Steven B. Jacobs will lead an open discussion on interfaith families and the challenges faced by interfaith couples and extended families from 10 to 11 a.m. Sunday at Kol Tikvah Temple, 20400 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills. The event is free for members, $36 for guests. Information: (818) 348-0670.

ELIMINATE THE NEGATIVE: The Rev. Bill Schirmer will officiate at a service titled “Accentuate the Positive” at the 10 a.m. Sunday services at La Crescenta Church of Religious Science, 4845 Dunsmore St. Information: (818) 249-1045.

PROMISE FULFILLMENT: The Rev. Toni Vincent will speak on “Fulfilling the Promise” at the 10:45 a.m. Sunday services at Sepulveda Unitarian-Universalist Society, 9550 Haskell Ave., North Hills. Information: (818) 894-9251.

CHANGING SEAS LECTURE: Al Vorspan, vice president emeritus of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations, will lecture on “Navigating a Sea of Change: American Jews and the 2000 Election” at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Temple Ahavat Shalom, 18200 Rinaldi Place, Northridge. Tickets range from $10 to $75. Information and reservations: (818) 360-2258.

HEBREW LECTURE: Rabbi Yosef Pinphasy, mayor of Kiryat Sefer, Israel, will present a lecture in Hebrew titled “The Age of the Universe,” from 8 to 10 p.m. Monday at Cal State Northridge’s Hillel House, 17729 Plummer St., Northridge. Sponsored by Em Habanim Northridge. Information: (818) 832-8293.

KOSHER EVENT: Chabad of the Conejo will mark Kosher Week with a lecture by Rabbi Shlomo Bistritzky on “A Diet for the Soul” at 8 p.m. Monday at the Conejo Jewish Academy, 30345 Canwood St., Agoura Hills. Information: 991-0991.

GENERATION J: Lisa Schiffman will lead a discussion on “Generation J,” her generation’s journey through the shifting landscape of American Jewish identity, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Sepulveda Pass. The cost is $10 general, $8 for members and $5 for students. Information and reservations: (323) 655-8587.

DYING CATHOLIC: An ethics seminar, “Dying Well: The Ethics of Dying in the Catholic Tradition,” will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center, 501 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank. The $50 cost includes a continental breakfast and lunch. Information and registration: (818) 238-2807.

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