Whole Foods wants to wish its Jewish clientele a happy holiday this season — except it's the wrong holiday. Heeb Magazine spotted this confused display at the Whole Foods on Fairfax. more ›

Hanukkah 5771 comes a-knocking tomorrow. Ready, set, menorah. The festival of light n' latkes begins at sundown on Wednesday Dec. 1 and kicks off eight straight nights of waxy goodness, head-covered blessings, dreidel spinning action, golden gelt melts, and fried potato madness. Stay tuned to LAist for all your Hanukkah needs during this week of wonder. Also, this: more ›

Members of the Towne Street Theatre are on stage tonight in a double bill. First is The 10 Minute Play Festival, which features plays ranging from comedy to satire to drama brought to you by 23 actors and 9 director. Second is PassingSOLO, a one-woman show based on their play version of Nella Larsen's 1927 novella Passing. There will be a talkback after every show. more ›

Since moving to L.A. nearly six years ago, I've celebrated Jewish holidays in true nomad fashion, from Hollywood to the Valley and back again. more ›