Religion Notes
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN: Journalist and educator Jane Dobija will present a program on “International Women’s Day” at the 10:45 a.m. Sunday services at Sepulveda Unitarian-Universalist Society, 9550 Haskell Ave., North Hills. Information: (818) 894-9251.
JEWISH VEGANS: The Jewish Vegetarians of Los Angeles will hear a program on “A Vegetarian Approach to Passover” at 2 p.m. Sunday at Valley Beth Shalom Synagogue, 15739 Ventura Blvd., Encino. Free. Information: (818) 888-7271.
4,000 YEARS: OASIS Older Adult Program will offer a free class, “Judaism: A 4,000-Year-Old Religion,” from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Monday at Life Science Building Room 1728, Pierce College, 6201 Winnetka Ave., Woodland Hills. Information: (818) 710-4163.
KNOWING JESUS: As part of the Lenten season, the Rev. Bill Johnson will conduct “Knowing the Unknown Jesus,” a five-week Bible study discussion series, from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. beginning Monday at Kirk o’ the Valley Presbyterian Church, 19620 Vanowen St., Reseda. Free. Information: (818) 345-2535.
JUDAISM 101: An 18-week class, “Introduction to Judaism,” will meet at 6:30 p.m. beginning Tuesday at the University of Judaism, 15600 Mulholland Drive, Sepulveda Pass. The cost is $310 for one person and $180 for the second person. Scholarships and payment plans are available. Information and registration: (310) 440-1273.
LENTEN LECTURES: St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church, 5801 Kanan Road, Westlake Village, will present two lectures as part of a Lenten faith enrichment series: at 7 p.m. Tuesday, “What Can We Do to Slow Down and Simplify Our Lives?” and at 7 p.m. Thursday, “A Walk Through the Mass.” The cost is $5 in advance or $7 at the door. Information and registration: (818) 991-3915, Ext. 113.
AUTHOR TALK: Author David Shapiro will discuss his book “The Promise of God” in a seminar at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the University of Judaism, 15600 Mulholland Drive, Sepulveda Pass. The cost is $20. Information and registration: (310) 440-1246.
MUSIC AND MEDITATION: A music and meditation service, “Celebration of Spirit’s Love,” will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at La Crescenta Church of Religious Science, 4845 Dunsmore St. Information: (818) 249-1045.
CATHOLIC LUNCHEON: The Rev. Robert Bonnot will speak on “Pilgrimage to the Holy Land” at the Catholic Community luncheon meeting at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Beverly Garland’s Holiday Inn, 4222 Vineland Ave., North Hollywood. The cost is $14. Information and reservations: (818) 846-3271.
PURIM FESTIVAL: Chabad of the Conejo will hold a family Purim festival at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. The cost is $4 per person or $15 per family. The festival will include scenes from Shushan, the capital city of Persia where the story of Purim unfolded. Information: (818) 991-0991.
SHABBAT GROUP: Rabbi Alan Rabishaw of Stephen S. Wise Temple will speak at the Likrat Shabbat services from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Friday at the West Valley Jewish Community Center, 22622 Vanowen St., West Hills. Information: (818) 464-3300.
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