Always A Good Idea to Confirm Program Details with Host Organizations!
While JKidLA does its very best to bring you the most current information about the best programming for families in Jewish LA, it is ALWAYS a good idea to confirm with host organizations that the programs you are interested in are occuring at the dates and times reported on our calendars. Should you need assistance with confirmations or reservations, please don't hesitate to call; we're always happy to help.

Camp Tawonga: Keshet LGBT Family Camp
September 2-5, 2010. Adults spend the morning hiking, creating arts and crafts, and partaking in workshops. Meanwhile, our skilled counselors plan age-appropriate activities for kids, ranging from boating on the lake for young children to facilitated dialogue about growing up with gay parents for teens. Families spend the afternoon together, participating in camp activities and exploring Camp Tawonga, including the beautiful Tuolumne River. And of course, no Keshet Weekend is complete without a Shabbat service, talent show, and crazy dance party! Also, a special program just for Keshet teens. Camp Tawonga is located on the Middle Fork of the Tuolumne River right outside of Yosemite National Park. For more information please contact Camp Tawonga at info@tawonga.org or call (415) 543-2267Yosemite, CA; Website: http:// www.tawonga.org

Skirball Cultural Center: Summer Break Drop-In Art Studio
Daily, through September 5th, 2010 (except Mondays); Drop-in anytime during regular Museum hours (last entry at 4:30PM)! The Skirball's drop-in art studio will feature a rotating menu of unique take-home projects- incorporating recycled materials and other fanciful resources- that focus on exploring, reimagining and enhancing the world around us. All ages are welcome; children must be accompanied by an adult. Admission included with museum admission; no reservations. info@skirball.org; (310) 440-4500; 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90049; http://skirball.org

Temple Emanuel: Open House & Chocolate Shabbat!
Friday, September 3rd, 2010; 6:30-7:30PM; Join us for chocolate fountains, appetizers, fun-filled activities for children, wine & cheese reception for adults and an opportunity to get connected with the temple and meet new friends. Contact Person: Yonah Kliger; Email: cantorkliger@tebh.org; Address: 8844 Burton Way, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Website: http://tebh.org

Temple Judea Welcomes New Members Shabbat!
Friday, September 3, 2010 at 6pm. Temple Judea truly is a place to belong. Our Friday Shabbat services for the next month will be focused on showing potential new members why Temple Judea is a place so filled with celebration and learning. Plan now to join us and see how you can find a place to meet not only your spiritual needs, but your educational, intellectual, and social needs as well. Held at Temple Judea, West Campus - 6601 Valley Circle Blvd., West Hills. For information, please call 818-758-3800. http://www.templejudea.com.

Nashuva Celebrates Shabbat!
Friday, September 3rd, 2010; 6:45PM; Nashuva's mission is to bring Jews back to a Judaism that is relevant, meaningful, joyous and transformational. If possible, please wear white in honor of the Sabbath, but casual and comfortable are the rule! A children's service for ages 5+ is available, as is childcare for children 2-4. Email: return@nashuva.com; Address: Brentwood Presbyterian Church; 12000 San Vicente Blvd., Brentwood, CA 90049; Website: http://nashuva.com

Temple Emanuel Tot Shabbat!
Friday, September 3rd, 2010; 6PM; Please join Temple Emanuel's families with young children for an exciting and engaging Tot Shabbat service! This interactive service is filled with song, stories and dancing around the bima. Shabbat is welcomed by lighting candles, drinking grape juice and eating challah, as Rabbi Aaron teaches the prayers in a simple, meaningful way. Email: info@tebh.org; Phone: (310) 288-3737; Address: 8844 Burton Way, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Website: http://tebh.org

Temple Aliyah Family Shabbat Services
Friday, September 3, 2010 at 7:30PM. Our Family Shabbat service with Rabbi Vogel and Hazzan Stein every 1st Friday of the month, is where clergy share a story and children who are celebrating a birthday that month ascend the bimah to be acknowledged and receive a treat. A beautiful way for you to welcome Shabbat as a family, this service is filled with prayers and music designed to engage both children and adults. The service is followed by Israeli dancing. For more information contact info@templealiyah.org or call (818) 346-3545. 6025 Valley Circle Boulevard, Woodland Hills, CA 91367. http://www.templealiyah.org/.

Pasadena Jewish Temple & Center: Shabbat Picnic & Family Service
Friday, September 3rd, 2010; 6PM; Bring a blanket and a dairy/pareve dinner; we'll supply drinks and challah. This service is geared toward children 8 and under, with an oneg to follow! No RSVPs necessary; Phone: (626) 798-1161 x102; Address: 1434 N. Altadena Dr., Pasadena, CA 91107; Website: http://pjtc.org

Leo Baeck Temple "Shabbat Under the Stars"
Friday, September 3rd, 2010; BYO Community picnic: 6:30PM; Service: 7:30PM; Come join the families of Leo Baeck Temple for a Shabbat service in our outdoor chapel! (Every Friday through September 3rd) Community welcome; we'd love to meet you! Phone: (310) 476-2861; Address: 1300 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90049; Website: http://leobaecktemple.org

Chabad of the Beach Cities: Family Shabbat & Birthday Celebration
Friday, September 3rd, 2010; 6PM; Join our special Friday Night Family Program, where families get together to welcome the Shabbat with songs, stories and a live puppet show! Following the program, a light Kiddush buffet is served. Included is a special birthday celebration for all those children who will be celebrating their birthday in the coming month, with a special birthday hat and cake in their honor. What a great way to introduce the beauty of Shabbat to your children! Email: info@jccmb.com; Phone: (310) 214-4999; Address: 2108 Vail Ave., Redondo Beach, CA 90278; Website: http://jccmb.com

Beth Shir Sholom: Family Shabbat with a High Holy Day Twist!
Friday, September 3rd, 2010; 6PM; A special Shabbat service for families with the New Year in mind! Phone: (310) 453-3361 Address: 1827 California St., ;Santa Monica, CA 90403; Website: http://bethshirsholom.com

Kehillat Israel: Tot Shabbat!
Friday, September 3rd, 2010: 6-6:30PM; Families with our youngest children (2-5) enjoy prayers, songs and a story. Contact Person: Paula Hoffman; Email: paula.hoffman@kehillatisrael.org; Phone: (310) 459-7539; Address: 16019 Sunset Blvd., Pacific Palisades, CA 90272; Website: http://kehillatisrael.org

Temple Judea Friday Night Tot Shabbat
Friday September 3, 2010 at 6:15PM. Tot Shabbat at Temple Judea-West Hills. With Rabbi Dan Moskovitz (8/6) and Rabbi Karen Bender (9/3) and Song Leader Dustin Tiep. For families with young families. For more information please call (818) 342-3840. 6601 Valley Circle Blvd. West Hills, CA 91307. http://www.templejudea.com.

Temple Akiba: Family Service with Birthday & Anniversary Blessings!
Friday, September 3rd, 2010; 7PM; Come sing-a-long with the families of Temple Akiba and experience a warm, welcoming Shabbat service with special birthday and anniversary blessings for everybody celebrating in February! Contact Person: Shahram; Email: admin@templeakiba.net; Phone: (310) 398-5783; Address: 5249 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City, CA 90230; Website: http://templeakiba.net

Kehillat Ma'arav "KM Kids" Tot Shabbat! (For Kids 2-6)
Saturday, September 4th, 2010; 11AM; Children sing, dance and take part in Shabbat activities! Open to the community; please join us! Contact Person: Kathie Rose; Email: kathierose@km-synagogue.org; Phone: (310) 829-0566; Address: 1715 21st Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404; Website: http://km-synagogue.org

Kehillat Ma'arav Shabbat Club (For Kids 7-12)
Saturday, September 4th, 2010; 10:30AM; Our weekly Shabbat program for children 7-12 embraces the ritual of Shabbat and the weekly Torah portion. Open to the community; please join us! Contact Person: Kathie Rose; Email: kathierose@km-synagogue.org; Phone: (310) 829-0566; Address: 1715 21st St., Santa Monica, CA 90404; Website: http://km-synagogue.org

Chabad of the Beach Cities: Shul for Kids!
Saturday, September 4th, 2010; 10:30-11:30AM; Shul for Kids is a structured and fun-filled Shabbat program enabling children ages 2-7 to attend Shul in a meaningful way while allowing their parents to enjoy davening without worry. Under the guidance of experienced staff, children pray, sing, snack and learn about the weekly Torah portion, after which they join the main service for the lifting of the Torah. All children receive a special blessing and Shabbat treat from the Rabbi! This program takes place every Shabbat morning in the Children's Library. Email: info@jccmb.com; Phone: (310) 214-4999; Address: 2108 Vail Ave., Redondo Beach, CA 90278; Website: http://jccmb.com

Temple Judea Tot Shabbat Service
Saturday, September 4, 18, 2010 at 9:30am. We will have quality time for the whole family, plus singing, stories, and more! Invite your friends and family! Service led by Rabbi Dan Moskovitz. For more information please contact info@templejudea.com or call the office at (818) 758-3800. West Campus: 6601 Valley Circle Blvd., West Hills, CA 91307. Tarzana Campus: 5429 Lindley Ave, Tarzana, CA 91356. Website: http://www.templejudea.com.

Skirball Cultural Center Family Amphitheater Performance: Chinese Mask Changing
Sunday, September 5th, 2010; 12 & 2PM; See a world-renowned master demonstrate the dazzling art of Chinese Opera Face Change. Family Amphitheater Performances are all about singing, dancing, storytelling... even meeting live animals... in the Skirball's beautiful outdoor amphitheater! Other Amphitheatre Performances will take place every Saturday and Sunday from July 10th through September 5th. No reservations necessary; entrance included with museum admission. (310) 440-4500; 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90049; http://skirball.org

Friendship Circle LA: Rosh Hashanah Festival for Families Raising Children with Special Needs
Sunday, September 5th, 2010; 1-3PM; Petting Zoo, Shofar Factory, Make-Your-Own-Challah, Arts & Crafts; RSVP today to ensure that a teen volunteer will be on hand to assist your child! Contact Person: Gail Rollman; Email: info@fcla.org; Phone: (310) 277-3252; Address: 9581 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90035; Website: http://fcla.or

Zimmer Children's Museum: Free New Year's Festival!
Sunday, September 5th, 2010; 12:30-5PM; Rosh Hashanah is just around the corner! Come join us for Rosh Hashanah Bingo, a Shofar Scavenger Hunt, Great Art Projects and Sweet Snacks! Contact Person: Amy Williams; Email: amy@zimmermuseum.org; Phone: (323) 761-8910; Address: 6505 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048; Website: http://zimmermuseum.org

Slavin Jewish Children's Library: Booktime with Your Baby!
Tuesday, September 7th, 2010; 11:30AM-12PM; Booktime with Your Baby is a FREE, weekly Parent & Me Group that meets at the Slavin Family Jewish Children's Library in the Jewish Federation Building. Enjoy stories, songs, flannelboard activities and finger-puppets with your baby; then check out a book or two to take home! Best for babies birth-12 months. No RSVP necessary; all are welcome. Contact Person: Amy Muscoplat; Email: resource@jclla.org; Phone: (323) 761-8648; Address: 6505 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048; Website: http://jclla.org

Adat Shalom USY: Frozen Yogurt Night at Menchie's in Culver City!
Tuesday, September 7th, 2010; 8:30-10PM; Stop by Menchie's in Culver City for frozen yogurt with USY! Bring money to pay for your own treats. This event is open to all Jewish 4th-12th graders! Contact Person: David Nusbaum; Email: adatshalomusy@hotmail.com; Address: Menchie's- 5622 Sawtelle Blvd., Culver City, CA ; Website: http://adatshalomla.org

Stephen S. Wise Temple: Intergenerational Rosh Hashanah Service for Families with Children in Grades K-4
Wednesday, September 8th, 2010; 6-8PM; This service is designed to engage families with children in grades K-4 with music, a special age-appropriate Mahzor (high holiday prayer book), stories and discussion. Open to non-temple members but tickets are required; Contact Person: Rabbi Melissa Buyer; Email: mbuyer@wisela.org; Phone: (310) 476-8561; Address: 15500 Stephen S. Wise Dr. LA, CA; 90077 Website: http://wisela.org

BBYO's Annual Youth Led High Holiday Services
Rosh Hashana, Thursday, September 9 and Yom Kippur, Saturday, September 18, 2010 at 10am. BBYO's Annual Youth Led High Holiday Services. Prices: Students 5-18 yrs: $18/person per service Adults 18+: $36/person per serviceTo purchase tickets please go to http://www.bbyo.org/highholidays. At the JCC at Milken, 22622 Vanowen St., West Hills, CA 91307.

Rosh Hashana Children and Family Services (Valley)
Thursday, September 9, 2010 Rosh Hashana: No tickets required.
Congregationn Or Ami (Calabasas), 2:15pm at the Civic Arts Center in Thousand Oaks. http://www.orami.com
Adat Ari El (Valley Village), 8:45-9:45am for families with young children and 11am for families with elementary school aged children. http://www.adatariel.org.
Temple Adat Elohim (Thousand Oaks), 3:30-4pm Tot Service and from 4:30-5:30pm Tashlich Service for Families at Oak Canyon Park . http://www.adatelohim.org
Temple Etz Chaim (Thousand Oaks), 2:30-3:30pm Family Rosh Hashana Services. http://www.templeetzchaim.org.
Temple Beth Hillel (Valley Village), 2:45-3:30pm. Three separate sevices: Children PreK and Kindergarten, 1st-6th grades, 7th-12th grades. http://www.tbhla.org
Temple Judea (West Hills), 3pm for children 1-5 years old and 4pm for children 5-8 years old. http://www.templejudea.com.
Temple Kol Tikvah (Woodland Hills) Children's Services, 3:00pm. http://www.koltikvah.org.

Tot & Family High Holiday Services, 1st Day RH 2010 (City)
Thursday, September 9th, 2010; The following Rosh Hashanah services are open to the community (no Temple membership required) and many do NOT require tickets. Beth Shir Sholom of Santa Monica; Rosh Hashanah Children's Service; 1:30PM; No tickets or RSVP required; Service takes place at Barnum Hall on the Santa Monica High School Campus - 601 Pico Blvd. http://bethshirsholom.org
IKAR at the Westside Jewish Community Center; Variety of Children's Services Available; Parents Welcome; Tickets for children must be purchased; http://ikar-la.org;
Kehillat Israel of Pacific Palisades; Family Service at the Wadsworth Theater; 3-4PM; No tickets or RSVP required; http://kehillatisrael.org;
Leo Baeck Temple of West LA; Children's Service; 2PM; Tickets required but they are free of charge- please visit website to reserve; http://leobaecktemple.org;
Stephen S. Wise Temple of Bel Air; Rosh Hashanah Service for ECC & Pre-K Families; 3-3:30PM in the Magnin Auditorium at the Skirball Cultural Center; No tickets required; http://wisela.org
Temple Akiba of Culver City; Rosh Hashanah Children's Service; 3PM; No tickets or RSVP required; http://templeakiba.net;
Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills; Tot Rosh Hashanah! 11-11:30AM; For children 6 & under; No tickets or RSVP required; http://tebh.org;
Temple Isaiah of West LA; Family Service at UCLA/Royce Hall; 9AM; Tickets required; http://templeisaiah.com;
Temple Israel of Hollywood; Children's Service; 8:30-9:15AM; Toddlers through 2nd grade; No tickets or RSVP required; http://tioh.org;
Temple Menorah of Redondo Beach; 9AM; Tot Family Service for preschool age families; Tickets required; http://templemenorah.org;
University Synagogue of Brentwood; Family Service; 1:30PM; No tickets or RSVP required; http://unisyn.org;
Wilshire Boulevard Temple; Nursery School Rosh Hashanah Service; 3PM; Temple Campus; No tickets or RSVP required; http://wbtla.org;
The following Tashlich services occur in public locations and therefore are open to the community; no tickets required.
Beth Shir Sholom of Santa Monica; 3PM; Location: TBA; http://bethshirsholom.org;
Kehillat Ma'arav of Santa Monica; 5:30PM; End of the Santa Monica Pier; http://km-synagogue-org;
Leo Baeck Temple of West LA; 5PM; Will Rogers State Beach; http://leobaecktemple.org;
Nashuva; 4:30PM; Where Venice Blvd. meets the sand; http://nashuva.com;
Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills; 5PM; PCH & Temescal Canyon; http://tebh.org;
Temple Israel of Hollywood; 4PM; Location: TBA; http://tioh.org;

Tot & Family High Holiday Services 2nd Day RH 2010 (City)
Friday, September 10th, 2010;
IKAR at the Westside Jewish Community Center; Interactive Family Service; Details TBA; http://ikar-la.org;
Nashuva at Temescal Gateway Park; 9AM - Hike; 10AM - Outdoor Service in Temescal Park; No tickets required but please RSVP; http://nashuva.com;
Temple Beth Am (Mid-Wilshire); Shir Rosh Hashanah Family Service; 4PM; No tickets required but please RSVP; http://tbala.org;
The following Tashlich services occur in public locations and therefore are open to the community; no tickets required.
Friday, September 10th; Temple Menorah of Redondo Beach; 5PM; Manhattan Beach Pier; http://templemenorah.org

Beth Chayim Chadashim: Ohr Chayim (Light of Our Life) Family Education Program
September 11th, 2010: 10AM; First day of Ohr Chayim for '10/'11 school year! Ohr Chayim (Light of Our Lives) is BCC's Family Education Program for children and their families. Beginning at 10AM, families will learn to read Hebrew phonetically, read and sing Shabbat prayers, learn about Jewish holidays and Torah. At 11:15AM, parents retreat for an adult class and discussion with the BCC clergy and guest teachers. Contact Person: Leah Zimmerman; Email: leah@bcc-la.org; Phone: (323) 931-7023 x255; Address: 6000 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90035; Website: http://www.bcc-la.org

Temple Beth Am Kadima (4th-6th Graders): Drive in Movie!
Saturday, September 11th, 2010; 8:30-10:30PM; Watch a movie on the big screen at Temple Beth Am! Bring warm clothes and a blanket; we'll be under the stars! Free for Kadima members; $10 for non-members. All Jewish 4th-6th graders welcome! Please RSVP! Contact Person: Alana Levitt; Email: alevitt@tbala.org; Phone: (310) 652-7354 x212; Address: 1039 S. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90035; Website: http://tbausy.com

Slavin Family Children's Library: Rockin' Rosh Hashanah Music Party!
Sunday, September 12th, 2010; 2:30PM; Come rock out with Doda Mollie! This is a free event; Contact Person: Amy Muscoplat; Email: resource@jclla.org; Phone: (323) 761-8648; Address: 6505 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048; Website: http://jclla.org

Sinai Temple Religious School: Tashlich at Santa Monica Beach!
Sunday, September 12th, 2010; Join the families of Sinai Temple Religious School for Tashlich at the beach! Wear white, bring a picnic lunch and some bread as we cast our "sins" away in the ocean! This event is open to the community but please RSVP: Time and location TBA; Contact Person: Danielle Salem Kassin Email: dkassin@sinaitemple.org Phone: (310) 481-3271 Website: http://sinaitemple.org

Kehillat Ma'arav Religious School Open House!
Sunday, September 12th, 2010; 10-11:30AM; Come explore the synagogue community and religious school of Kehillat Ma'arav, and stay for a pizza lunch! Free of charge but please RSVP; Contact Person: Kathie Rose; Email: kathierose@km-synagogue.org; Phone: (310) 829-0566; Address: 1715 21st St., Santa Monica, CA 90404; Website: http://km-synagogue.org

Zimmer Children's Museum Family Program: Boxes for Tikun Olam
Sunday, September 12th, 2010; 2:30-4PM; Yom Kippur is a chance for us to lay out a plan of goodness for the New Year ahead. We can work to make our lives better and our world better. Today we'll be making special boxes to fill up with coins we can give to charity. Let's all work together to create Tikun Olam and fix our world! All Sunday drop-in programs are free for members and $3 per child for non-members in addition to entrance fee. Entrance fee is $8 for adults and $5 for children 5 and over. Children under 2 and grandparents are free! Contact Person: Amy Williams; amy@zimmermuseum.org; (323) 761-8984; 6505 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048; http://www.zimmermuseum.org

Tot & Family High Holiday Tashlich Sunday Services (City)
Sunday, September 12th, 2010;
The following Tashlich services occur in public locations and are therefore open to the community; no tickets required.
IKAR; 4PM; Santa Monica Beach/Life Guard Station 26; http://ikar-la.org
Temple Beth Am (Mid Wilshire); 10AM; Park in Lot4N on PCH in Santa Monica; http://tbala.org

Mati@JCC Presents Open House at Serrania Park
Sunday, September 12, 2010 from 9am-2pm. Activities will be in Hebrew. 9:00-10:30am: Free family hike (not for strollers). Please bring: water, hiking shoes, snack, hat, suntan lotion & picnic. 10:30am.-2:00pm: After the hike we will join all the other families for free activities in the park: arts&crafts for Sukkot, Israeli folk and line dancing, demonstration of Krav-Maga, meet MATI's instructors & more. GPS location: 20864 Wells Drive, Woodland Hills, CA 91364. RSVP for the hike, in case MATI will need to change/cancel it at the last minute. Please bring picnic & water, beach chairs or blankets for your families. Parents are requested to stay with their children in the park during the activities. Website: http://www.maticenter.com. For more information call Donna at (818)464-3322 or email at info@maticenter.com.

Big Sunday Event of the Month (September): Collect School Supplies for The Immaculate Conception School
Sunday, September 12th, 2010; This year, Big Sunday will begin hosting a monthly series of workshops, performances and other events to benefit their nonprofit partners. In September, there will be a collection of school supplies for the children of Immaculate Conception School, where more than half their students live below the poverty line. They need: dry erase markers, copy paper, crayons, college-ruled loose leaf paper and pocket folders. Items may be dropped off during the week prior to the event. If you would like to make a donation via the web, please visit Big Sunday's K-Mart registry at: http://tinyurl.com/26ghvrj. Email: suzanne@bigsunday.org; Address: 6111 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90038; Website: http://bigsunday.org

Conejo Valley Friendship Circle: Teen Orientation
Sunday, September 12, 2010, from 6-8pm. Join us for our Grand 2010-11 Teen Orientation Event! This mandatory evening of training and orientation will include important workshops and detailed information about the upcoming years events and programs. Dinner and refreshments will be served. Reservation required by calling 818-865-2233. Future trainings will be announced. It is requested for all new volunteers to come to the orientation with a parent. 30345 Canwood Street Agoura Hills, CA 91301. http://www.friendshipcircleca.org/

HaMercaz & Vista Inspire's Nes Gadol: Tashlich Service for Families Raising Children with Special Needs
Monday, September 13th, 2010; 3:30-5PM;; BYO Picnic! Location: Washington Street Pier-Venice Fishing Pier; Email: hamercaz@jfsla.org; Phone: (866) 287-8030; Website: http://hamaercaz.org

Adat Shalom ECC: Morning Meditation & Yoga for Preschool Parents!
September 13th, 2010! 9:30-10:30AM; Join the parents of Adat Shalom's ECC for Monday morning meditation and yoga! Only $5 per session for non-members; includes ECC Director Eva's famous smoothies! Contact Person: Eva Wysocki; Email: eva@adatshalomla.org; Phone: (310) 475-4985; Address: 3030 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90034; Website: http://adatshalomecc.com

The Parenting Institute of Temple Beth Am: Talking About Transitioning (for Parents of Children in K, Gesher & 1st Grade)
Tuesday, September 14, 2010; 8AM; Please join the parents of Pressman Academy in a discussion about how to help your children transition smoothly to a new class and a new school year. This is a three-part discussion; future dates: 9/28 and 10/5. Free but please RSVP! Contact Person: Sari Abrams; Email: sabrams@tbala.org; Phone: (310) 652-7354 x298; Address: 1055 S. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90035; Website: http://pressmanacademy.org

Brawerman West Elementary School of Wilshire Boulevard Temple: Tour Dates for Admission in 2011/2012
Wednesday, September 15th, 2010; 9:30-11:30AM; Come explore Brawerman West Elementary School of Wilshire Boulevard Temple! Future tour dates: 10/5, 10/28, 11/11, 12/9. Contact Person: Maxine Keith; Email: admissions@brawerman.org; Phone: (310) 445-1280 x112; Address: 11661 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064; Website: http://brawerman.org

Temple Emanuel Academy Day School Open House Dates for Admission in 2011/2012
Thursday, September 16th, 2010; 9:30AM; Come explore Temple Emanuel Academy Day School! Future Dates: 10/21, 10/26, 11/4, 11/9, 11/16, 12/2, 12/7, 12/16. All Open House events begin at 9:30AM. Contact Person: Tanya Stawski; Email: tanya@tebh.org; Phone: (310) 288-3737 x246; Address: 8844 Burton Way, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Website: http://tebh.org

Friendship Circle of Los Angeles: Teen Volunteer Orientation
Thursday, September 16th, 2010; 8-9PM; Teens! Come learn how to work with children who have special needs, and then sign up to be paired with a child at Friendship Circle! This is a great community service opportunity! Next date: 10/7; Contact Person: Gail Rollman; Email: info@fcla.org; Phone: 310-277-FCLA; Address: 9581 Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90035; Website: http://fcla.org

Stephen S. Wise Temple: Intergenerational Yom Kippur Service for Families with Children in Grades K-4
Friday, September 17th, 2010; 6-8PM; This service is designed to engage families with children in grades K-4 with music, a special age-appropriate Mahzor (high holiday prayer book), stories and discussion. Open to non-temple members but tickets are required; Contact Person: Rabbi Melissa Buyer; Email: mbuyer@wisela.org; Phone: (310) 476-8561; Address: 15500 Stephen S. Wise Dr. LA, CA; 90077 Website: http://wisela.org

Tot & Family Yom Kippur Services (City)
Saturday, September 18th, 2010;
The following Tot & Family Yom Kippur services are open to the community, no Temple membership required. Many do not require tickets.
Beth Shir Sholom of Santa Monica; Yom Kippur Children's Service; 2PM; No tickets or RSVP required; Service takes place at Barnum Hall on the Santa Monica High School campus - 601 Pico Blvd.; http://bethshirsholom.org;
IKAR at the Westside Jewish Community Center; Variety of Children's Services Available; Parents Welcome; Tickets for children must be purchased; http://ikar-la.org;
Kehillat Israel of Pacific Palisades; Family Service at the Wadsworth Theater; 3-4PM; No tickets or RSVP required; http://kehillatisrael.org;
Leo Baeck Temple of West LA; Children's Service; Tickets required but they are free of charge- please visit website to reserve; 2PM;; http://leobaecktemple.org;
Stephen S. Wise Temple; Yom Kippur Service for ECC & Pre-K families in the Magnin Auditorium at the Skirball Cultural Center; 3-3:30PM; No tickets required; http://wisela.org
Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills; Tot Yom Kippur Service; 11-11:30AM; For children 6 and under; No tickets or RSVP required; http://tebh.org;
Temple Isaiah of West LA; Family Service at UCLA/Royce Hall; 9AM; Tickets required; http://templeisaiah.com;
Temple Israel of Hollywood; Children's Service; 8:30-9:15AM; Toddlers through 2nd grade; No tickets or RSVP required; http://tioh.org;
Temple Menorah of Redondo Beach; 10AM; Tot-Family Service for preschool age families; Tickets required; htp://templemenorah.org;
University Synagogue; Family Service; 1:30PM; No tickets or RSVP required; http://unisyn.org;
Wilshire Boulevard Temple: Nursery School Yom Kippur Service; 9AM; Temple Campus; No tickets or RSVP required; http://wbtla.org;

Yom Kippur Family and Children's Services (Valley)
Saturday , September 18, 2010 Yom Kippur Family and Children's Services: No tickets required.
Congregation B'nai Emet (Simi Valley), 1:30pm, Children's Service at Mount Sinai Chapel. http://www.congregationbnaiemet.org.
Temple Kol Tikvah (Woodland Hills), 1:30pm, Children's Service. http://www.koltikvah.org.
Temple Judea (West Hills), 3pm for children 1-5 years old and 4pm for children 5-8 years old. http://www.templejudea.com.
Temple Beth Hillel (Valley Village). Three Separate Services: 2:45- 3:30pm for Pre K and Kindergaten, 1st-6th grades, and 7th-12th grades. http://www.tbhla.org
Temple Etz Chaim (Thousand Oaks), 2:30-3:30pm Family Services. http://www.templeetzchaim.org.
Temple Adat Elohim (Thousand Oaks) Tot Service from 3:15-3:45 pm and Family Service from 4:30-5:30pm. http://www.adatelohim.org.
Adat Ari El (Valley Village) Young Family Service, 8:45-9:45am and Elementary School age service at 11:00am. http://adatariel.org.
Congregation Or Ami (Calabasas) Family Services at 2:15, Civic Arts Center in Thousand Oaks. http://www.orami.com.

Skirball Cultural Center: Roots & Shoots Day of Peace at the Santa Monica Pier
Sunday, September 19th, 2010; 11AM-4PM; The Skirball heads to the Santa Monica Pier to celebrate Roots & Shoots Day of Peace, a program from the Jane Goodall Institute. Swing by the Skirball booth and create your own beautiful handmade peace journal. The Day of Peace celebration, which will include informative displays, entertainment, art activities and the spectacular Giant Peace Dove Parade along the beach, will be one of many held around the world in support of the United Nations International Day of Peace. All ages welcome; children must be accompanied by an adult. This program is free; no reservations necessary. Email: info@skirball.org; Phone: (310) 440-4500; Website: http://skirball.org;

Conejo Valley Friendship Circle Presents: Hangin with Friends Kick Off!
September 19, 2010, 12-2pm. Its a Lets Get Acquainted party! Participants will have an opportunity to meet the Friendship Circle staff and mingle with other children with special needs and their families while enjoying an exciting afternoon of music, games, refreshments and other family entertainment. Our teen volunteers will be on hand to give special attention to the children while Mom and Dad meet the Staff and learn more about what the Friendship Circle has in store for the coming year. 2524 Townsgate Rd. Westlake Village, CA 91361 http://www.friendshipcircleca.org

Temple Akiba's Sukkah Building Party!
Sunday, September 19th, 2010; 12:30PM; Come and help decorate our Sukkah! For more information and to RSVP, please contact: Maguy Weizmann McGuire; Email: nurseryschool@templeakiba.net; Phone: (310) 398-5488; Address: 5249 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City, CA 90230; Website: http://templeakiba.net

Zimmer Children's Museum Family Program: A Very Hungry Collage
Sunday, September 19th, 2010; 2:30-4PM; Sukkot will be starting in just a few days. It's time again to celebrate all of the wonderful fruits and veggies in our lives and in our sukkah! Today we'll be making fruit and vegetable collages to hang up, taking our inspiration from Eric Carle's book, The Very Hungry Caterpillar. All Sunday drop-in programs are free for members and $3 per child for non-members in addition to entrance fee. Entrance fee is $8 for adults and $5 for children 5 and over. Children under 2 and grandparents are free! Contact Person: Amy Williams; amy@zimmermuseum.org; (323) 761-8984; 6505 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048; http://www.zimmermuseum.org

The Parenting Centers of Wilshire Boulevard Temple: Fall 2010 Classes
Fall 2010 classes begin Monday, September 20th! A place for you and your children to discover and grow. In small group settings, parents can discuss children's growth and development along with parenting issues. The values of Reform Judaism permeate our center, as we learn Jewish customs, symbols and rituals and celebrate holidays. Our parenting groups include art, stories and movement. We offer Shabbat groups, Cooking groups, Working Parent groups and even Grandparent and Me! Temple membership not required. Contact Person: Sherrie Zadok; szadok@wbtla.org; (213) 388-2401 Mann Family ECC - 11661 W. Olympic Blvd., LA, 90064; and Erika Glazer Nursery School - 3663 Wilshire Blvd., LA, 90010; http://www.wbtla.org

Westside JCC Nursery School: Community Picnic at Pan Pacific Park!
Monday, September 20th, 2010; 5:30PM; Bring dinner and a blanket and meet us on the lower playground; all are welcome! Contact Person: Laura Zimmerman; Email: lzimmerman@westsidejcc.org; Phone: (323) 556-5250; Address: Pan Pacific Park: 7600 Beverly Blvd. LA, CA, 90036; Website: http://westsidejcc.org

Mondays @Milken: An Introduction to Milken Community Middle School & High School
Monday, September 20th, 2010; 9:30-11:30AM; Information session for parents of students entering Grades 7-11. Please join us at the Upper School Campus. Reservations are a must as space is limited. Future dates: 10/18 & 11/8. Phone: (310) 440-3553; Address: 15800 Zeldin's Way at Mulholland Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90049; Website: http://milkenschool.org/admission

Temple Judea Story Time at Barnes and Noble
Tuesdays -September 21, 2010 at 11:30 AM. (3rd Tuesday of the Month). TJ Story-time @ Barnes and Noble in Encino. (Ventura/Hayvenhurst) 16461 Ventura Blvd., Encino, CA 91436. For more information, please contact Heather at HeatherMosko@gmail.com.

Temple Akiba: Kabbalat Shabbat & Sukkot Picnic Dinner!
Friday, September 24th, 2010; 6PM; Come celebrate a new season of our famous Shabbat in the Round! And bring your own picnic dinner to eat in our beautiful Sukkah! Contact Person: Shahram; Email: admin@templeakiba.net; Address: 5249 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City, CA 90230; Website: http://templeakiba.net

University Synagogue's Kinder Shabbat!
Friday, September 24th, 2010; 5:30PM; Come join the families with young children of University Synagogue for a special (and short!) Shabbat service, followed by an oneg finger-food buffet. All are welcome! This service takes place on the 4th Friday of every month. Contact Person: Elaine Rosenfield; Email: erosenfield@unisyn.org; Phone: (310) 472-0603; Address: 11960 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90049; Website: http://unisyn.org

Temple Isaiah 4th Fridays! (For Families with Children 3-8)
Friday, September 24th, 2010; 6PM; An engaging Shabbat experience geared toward families with younger children, followed by an oneg Shabbat with finger foods and Temple Isaiah's famous cholent! Parents and grandparents welcome! This service takes place on the fourth Friday of every month. Phone: (310) 277-2772; Address: 10345 Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064; Website: http://templeisaiah.com

Temple Aliyah Presents: Rock n' Roll Shabbat!
Friday, September 24, October 15 and November 19, 2010 at 8:15pm. EVERY THIRD SHABBAT "ROCK-N-ROLL" with Rabbi Stewart Vogel and Hazzan Mike Stein . Energize your Shabbat! Join Rabbi Vogel and Hazzan Stein for a Rock & Roll Shabbat and embrace the harmony of music and prayer. Followed by a delicious oneg! To RSVP or more information, please contact jsolomon@templealiyah.org. (818) 346-3545. 6025 Valley Circle Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91367. http://www.templealiyah.org.

Temple Beth Hillel Presents: Tot Shabbat
Friday, September 24, 2010. Celebrate Shabbat with your Tot! Songs, stories and prayers. Please join Temple Beth Hillel in Valley Village for Tot Shabbat the fourth Friday of each month at 7:00 PM. There's always a brief service, a story and lots of singing with an oneg following the service. We invite you to try it! For more information, please call (818) 763-9148. 12326 Riverside Drive, Valley Village, CA 91607. Website: http://www.tbhla.org.

Stephen S. Wise Temple: Early Childhood Center Tot Shabbat & Oneg!
Saturday, September 25th, 2010; 10AM-12PM; Come celebrate Shabbat with the ECC of Stephen S. Wise Temple! Contact Person: Sara Ellenson; Email: sbaddin@wisela.org; Phone: (310) 889-2345; Address: 15500 Stephen S. Wise Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90077-1520; Website: http://wisela.org

Skirball Cultural Center: Sukkot Family Celebration
Sunday, September 26th, 2010; 4:30PM; Celebrate the Jewish harvest holiday of Sukkot with a picnic in the Skirball's arroyo garden and family amphitheater! Enjoy Israeli folk dancing and live music, make a folk-art corn-husk doll to take home, and delight in the traditional harvest season with the South Central Farmers, an organic farming cooperative that will provide fresh veggies to attendees. Bring your own picnic dinner and a blanket; the Skirball will provide beverages and extra goodies! This program is free, but advance reservations are strongly recommended due to limited space. Email: info@skirball.org; Phone: (310) 440-4500; Website: http://skirball.org;

Congregation Beth Shalom BBQ, Books and Bouncies!!
Sunday, September 26, 2010 from 11:30-2:30pm. BBQ, Books and Bouncies! A Sukkot to remember! BOOK FAIR for Preschool, Youth and Adults. AUTHORS of the following books will be schmoozing & signing: Tip Tap Pop!, Gingerbread Cowboy, Don't Look Now, Poor Rich, It's Not Worth Making A Tzimmes Over and Which Shoes Will You Chose. For more information, please call (661)254-­2411 or visit their website http://CBS-­SCV.ORG. 21430 Centre Point Parkway, Santa Clarita.

Zimmer Children's Museum Family Program: Star Gazers
Sunday September 26th, 2010; 2:30-4PM; One of the things that make a sukkah so special and beautiful is the leafy, not quite solid, roof. At night, once the sun goes down, we can see stars shining right through it. Today we're going to make an art project that will take the stars inside with us, so we can look at them every night. All Sunday drop-in programs are free for members and $3 per child for non-members in addition to entrance fee. Entrance fee is $8 for adults and $5 for children 5 and over. Children under 2 and grandparents are free! Contact Person: Amy Williams; amy@zimmermuseum.org; (323) 761-8984; 6505 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048; http://www.zimmermuseum.org

Slavin Family Children's Library: READ with Educational Assistance Dogs!
Sunday, September 26th, 2010; 2:30PM; Attention young readers! Sign up for a 15 minute time-slot with a Reading Educational Assistance Dog. Practice your reading while cuddling up to a friendly dog, or just come and play! Free! Next opportunity to READ: 10/24; Contact Person: Amy Muscoplat; Email: resource@jclla.org; Phone: (323) 761-8648; Address: 6505 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048; Website: http://jclla.org;

Sinai Temple: Dor Chadash Sukkot Party! (For Families with Young Children)
Sunday, September 26th, 2010; 4-6PM; Dor Chadash is a group of supportive, fun Sinai families who believe in getting children integrated into synagogue life early. Through amazing social and religious activites, we get the little ones excited about Jewish home life, holidays and community work. Whether it's through our welcoming High Holiday Services or our uber-casual Erev Shabbat programs, Dor Chadash brings together young families who bond over the beautiful and at time challenging efforts of creating a Jewish life for children, toddlers and babies. Dor Chadash is a great way to make a large synagogue feel like a small community. We welcome all families with young children, so come introduce yourself at one of our events! This month for Sukkot, shake your lulav - and your hips - and take home an incredible, edible Sukkah! RSVPs appreciated! Contact Person: Dahlia Greenbaum; Email: dorchadash@gmail.com; Phone: (310) 481-3296; Address: 10400 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90024; Website: http://sinaitemple.org

Westside JCC Nursery School: Family Dinner in the Sukkah!
Tuesday, September 28th, 2010; 6:15PM; Arts & crafts, music with Rabbi Pearl B., pizza, salad & make your own sundae! Cost: $8 children; $10 adults; Please RSVP! Contact Person: Laura Zimmerman; Email: lzimmerman@westsidejcc.org; Phone: (323) 556-5250; Address: 5870 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036; Website: http://westsidejcc.org

Temple Akiba Introduces "KidStart" Parent & Me Classes!
Tuesday, September 28th, 2010; (through Thursday, December 2nd) New at Temple Akiba! Kidstart Parent & Me classes for children birth -24 months old! Classes will incorporate arts & crafts, free play, songs, music, reading, movement activities, observation and weekly parenting discussions. Newborn-6 months: Thursdays @10:45AM; 7-12 months: Tuesdays @10:45AM; 13-18 months: Tuesdays @9:30AM; 19-24 months: Thursdays @9:30AM; Classes for newborn-12 mos. run 45 minutes; classes for 13-24 mos. run 1 hour; all sessions run for 10 weeks. Contact Person: Maguy Weizmann McGuire; Email: nurseryschool@templeakiba.net; Phone: (310) 398-5488; Address: 5249 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City, CA 90230; Website: http://templeakiba.net

Temple Isaiah Preschool: Special Education Class
Important Announcement! Temple Isaiah Preschool will be opening a Special Education class for 2-3 year olds in September 2010. This class will meet from 12:30-3:30 pm, 5 days/week and will be designed specifically for children who need an intensive special education environment and who cannot be mainstreamed in typical classrooms. This self-contained classroom will be served by special education staff, including an occupational therapist, psychological services, and program administrators who will work with LAUSD and the Westside Regional Center. Teacher/child ratios will be smaller than in typical classrooms. Temple Isaiah welcomes children of all levels of observance. Please contact Tamar Andrews for more information, or feel free to call a BJE Concierge anytime. Contact Person: Tamar Andrews; Email: tamar@templeisaiah.com; Phone: (310) 553-3552; Address: 10345 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064; Website: http://templeisaiah.com