SHARSHERET WEST COAST DASH

Sharsheret gathers on Dockweiler Beach for its third annual West Coast Dash, which supports the organization鈥檚 breast and ovarian cancer work. The program includes a new route with a 5K, a 10K and a family fun race. There鈥檒l also be an event festival. All ages, abilities and strollers welcome. Registration, festival opens at 7 a.m. $39.16 virtual race, in-person options begin at $32.80. Dockweiler Beach, 12000 Vista Del Mar, Playa Del Rey. (866) 474-2774. Register at聽 .

鈥淵OU WILL NOT REPLACE US鈥�

USC Casden Institute holds a virtual screening of 鈥淵ou Will Not Replace Us.鈥� Directed by USC alumni Josh Green and Luke Harris, the film confronts the complex relationship between Black and 娜娜视频 American and the groups鈥� common struggle to fight hate. The film is followed by a panel discussion with Greene, Harris, USC School of Cinematic Arts Professor Michael Renov and USC History Assistant Professor Alaina Morgan. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. For additional information, call (310) 415-9903; register at .

SISTERHOOD MAH JONGG PLAY DAY

Join the Adat Ari El Sisterhood for a morning and afternoon of Mahjong. The fun-filled program includes games, food and prizes. Lunch and tables are provided.10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $25. Adat Ari El, Jacoby Social Hall, 12020 Burbank Blvd., Valley Village. (818) 995-0391.

ROSH HASHANAH 101

Learn all you need to know about the 娜娜视频 New Year with Rabbi Tarlan Rabizadeh of American 娜娜视频 University. 鈥淩osh Hashanah 101,鈥� an online-only crash course, examines what foods and rituals are associated with the holiday, why we read passages about birth and Avinu Malkeinu and even what you鈥檙e supposed to wear. All this and more will be covered during the discussion. Organized by the Maas Center at American 娜娜视频 University. 6 p.m. $36. To register, visit .

SPLASH BASH COMMUNITY PICNIC

Take a tour of HaMakom鈥檚 new campus in West Hills learn about all the resources, groups and programs offered at the synagogue. There will be activities for all ages as well as water play for kids and adults. Plus, enjoy your favorite carnival foods and delicious barbecue nosh. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. HaMakom, 7353 Valley Circle Blvd., West Hills. (818) 854-7650.

鈥淭HE NIGHTINGALE OF IRAN鈥�

Words and music highlight this program at the Skirball, featuring Galeet and Danielle Dardashti. Galeet鈥檚 multisensory 鈥淢onajat,鈥� which combines religious poetry and original music, is performed for the first time in Los Angeles. Then, Danielle joins in to discuss their acclaimed podcast, 鈥淭he Nightingale of Iran,鈥� which tells the story of their grandfather, Younes Dardashti. 7:30 p.m. $15 members, seniors, students, $20 general. Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 440-4500.

鈥淛EWS OF THE ISLAMIC WORLD鈥�

Did you know the vast majority of Jews once lived in the Islamic world? The second class in a three-part course examines the fascinating trajectory of these communities. This session is focused on Ottoman Jewry; the so-called Mizrahim of the Arab lands, including Iraq, Egypt and Morocco; and the Sephardic Jews of the Al-Andalus. Online only. 4-5:15 p.m. $36 covers all sessions. To register, visit .

鈥淪ABBATH QUEEN鈥�

Director Sandi DuBowski鈥檚 epic documentary, 鈥淪abbath Queen,鈥� which was shot over the span of 21 years, follows Amichai Lau-Lavie鈥檚 journey from radical drag queen to influential rabbi of a God-optional, artist-driven synagogue in New York. A post-screening Q&A features DuBowski and Lau-Lavie, along with an outdoor reception for all ticketholders. 7:30 p.m. $10 members, students, seniors, kids, $15 general. Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 440-4500.

鈥淲HY IS THIS JEWISH NEW YEAR DIFFERENT?鈥�

Professor Michael Berenbaum leads the discussion, 鈥淲hy is this 娜娜视频 New Year Different from All Others?鈥� As we prepare for the new 娜娜视频 year, Berenbaum examines the profound impact of Oct. 7, which he believes is a transformative event in 娜娜视频 history marking a significant change for 娜娜视频 peoplehood and Zionism. What have we learned so far about how Jews connect with, understand and support Israel? During this online-only discussion, Berenbaum examines all this and more. Noon. Free.

PETER HIMMELMAN

Peter Himmelman celebrates the release of his new book “Suspended by No String,” at the Happy Minyan. Himmelman, an Emmy-nominated musician, appears in conversation with David Sacks. Echoing the lyricism of Leonard Cohen and the lighthearted poignance of Anne Lamott, “Suspended by No String” is a thought-provoking anthology of spiritual reflections that will inspire readers to reclaim their childlike sense of wonder. RSVP requested as space is limited. 7-9 p.m. Free; signed books, $18. Happy Minyan, 9311 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles.

鈥淲OMAN IN CHARGE鈥�

Temple Israel of Hollywood holds a screening of the new Hulu documentary, 鈥淒iane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge,鈥� which takes an unprecedented look at the extraordinary life of a 娜娜视频 fashion icon. In the film, von Furstenberg 鈥� known by her initials DVF 鈥� reflects on her journey, being the daughter of a Holocaust survivor and the 鈥渨rap dress鈥� that transformed her career. A post-screening Q&A features the film鈥檚 producer and synagogue member Tracy Aftergood. Rabbi Michelle Missaghieh moderates the discussion. 7 p.m. Free. Temple Israel of Hollywood, 7300 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles. (323) 876-8330.

鈥淭HE ART OF DIPLOMACY鈥�

Former-Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat is a veteran diplomat and the author of the new book, 鈥淭he Art of Diplomacy.鈥� He. appears in discussion with American 娜娜视频 University President Jeffrey Herbst, where they鈥檒l examine when diplomacy is successful, what must be done to bring peaceful resolution to conflicts and the lessons of his work for his current conflict in the Middle East. Noon. Free.

HADASSAH BOOK EVENT

Are you ready to change up your thinking and live brave-ishly? Author and travel expert Lisa Niver will discuss her book 聽鈥淏rave-ish: One Breakup, Six Continents, and Feeling Fearless After Fifty.鈥� The inspirational evening is organized by Hadassah, The Women鈥檚 Zionist Organization. Admission includes a copy of Niver鈥檚 book. 6-8 p.m. $36 member registration, $40 non-member registration. Venice address provided upon registration.