SPECIAL EVENTS CHALLENGING THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE...

SPECIAL EVENTS

CHALLENGING THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

“Challenging ‘Under God’ in the Pledge of Allegiance” is being

offered at University Synagogue at 8 p.m. Aug. 8. Shabbat services

will be led by Rabbi Arnold Rachlis and Cantor Ruti Braier. The guest

speaker will be Michael Newdow, who challenged the phrase “Under God”

in the Pledge of Allegiance. Newdow will speak of his decision to

challenge the pledge, his education about the legal process and of

bringing a case to the Supreme Court. University Synagogue is at 4915

Alton Parkway. Child care will be provided free of charge. For more

information, call (949) 553-3535.

SHABBAT ALIVE

“Shabbat Alive,” a new style of jazz and pop services first

created in South America, will be held at 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29, at

University Synagogue. Rabbi Arnold Rachlis’ focus will be on

spirituality, and Cantor Braier will be accompanied by a combo of

musicians and the University Synagogue choir. University Synagogue

is at 4915 Alton Parkway. The public is cordially invited to attend

at any time. For more information, call (949) 553-3535.

GREATER O.C. SERVE DAY

Dozens of Orange County and Long Beach churches and nonprofit

organizations will collaborate to host the fourth annual Greater

Orange County Serve Day today. More than 1,500 people are expected to

participate in community service activities throughout Orange County.

The event is a collaborative community service effort designed to

strengthen local relationships, unite organizations and help improve

neighborhoods. Contact: Krysti Hall, communications director,

ROCKharbor Church, at (949) 548-2600, ext. 40, or

khall@rockharbor.org.