Yiddish Choristers to begin practicing Wednesday in Palo Alto

The Yiddish Choristers will begin practicing at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7 at Albert L. Schultz Jewish Community Center, 655 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto.

Cost is $25. For information, call Frank Kushin at (650) 493-9400.

`The Birth of Israel' will open in Palo Alto

The photo exhibit "The Birth of Israel" will open at 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11 at Congregation Kol Emeth, 4175 Manuela Ave., Palo Alto.

The collection, shot by Marlin Levin who arrived in Jerusalem Aug. 31, 1947, documents the founding of Israel in 1948. Rabbi Jack Frankel, who lived and fought in Israel during its infancy, will speak at the opening reception.

The exhibit will be on display through Friday, Feb. 6. For information, call (650) 948-7498.

ALSJCC offering classes in beginning, intermediate bridge

A 10-week class on beginning and intermediate bridge will begin at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6 at Albert L. Schultz Jewish Community Center, 655 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto.

Cost is $45 for members, $55 for non-members. For information, call Frank Kushin at (650) 493-0563, ext. 257.