The origin of Hanukkah
By Rina Baraz Nehdar Special to the Acorn
      Rabbi Jennifer Flam of Temple Aliyah referred to it as a "December Dilemma." How do you make Hanukkah special for your kids in a country that mostly celebrates Christmas? "I grew up living in a place where there were very few Jews, so Hanukkah was overshadowed by Christmas," said Wendy Ross to a group of parents who met at the Woodland Hills temple on Nov.
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Visit Bethlehem without flying overseas
      Visit a re-creation of first century Bethlehem presented from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Sat. and Sun., Dec. 8 and 9 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 32111 Watergate Road, Westlake Village.
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St. Maximilian Kolbe to present holiday concert
      St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church's department of music will present its sixth annual Christmas concert at 7:30 p.m. Sun., Dec. 16 in the sanctuary of the church, 5801 Kanan Road, Westlake Village. Featured performers include the church's adult and youth choirs, small ensemble and liturgical dancers, all with chamber orchestral accompaniment.
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