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Wednesday, April 8

Chabad of Hunterdon County. Community Seder. Holiday Inn Select, 111 Main St., CLINTON. 7:30 p.m. Adults: $36. Children: $18. RSVP by April 5 to (908) 238-9002.

Chabad of Union County. Community Seder. 193 South Ave., FANWOOD. 7 p.m. Adults: $36. Children: $25. Family sponsorship: $180. RSVP (908) 790-0008.

Chabad Jewish Center of South Brunswick. Community Seder. A "How To" Passover Guide introduces the theme of this highly anticipated Seder One Riva Ave., SOUTH BRUNSWICK. 7:30 p.m. Information and reservations, Rabbi Levi or Goldie Azimov, (732) 398-9492 or rabbi@chabadsouthbrunswick.com.

Thursday, April 9

Temple Beth Am Shalom. Second night Seder, catered by Fred and Murry's. 400 Carey St., Rt. 9, LAKEWOOD. 6 p.m. Adults: $35. 12 and under: $25. Limited seating. RSVP required by April 1. Reservations and information, (732) 363-2800.

Chabad of Union County. Community Seder. 193 South Ave., FANWOOD. 8 p.m. Adults: $36. Children: $25. Family Sponsorship: $180. RSVP (908) 790-0008.

Chabad Jewish Center of South Brunswick. Community Seder. A "How To" Passover Guide introduces the theme of this highly anticipated Seder One Riva Ave., SOUTH BRUNSWICK. 8 p.m. Information and reservations, Rabbi Levi or Goldie Azimov, (732) 398-9492 or rabbi@chabadsouthbrunswick.com.

Congregation Beth Mordecai. Community Seder. Song, prayer, discussion and feasting. 224 High St., PERTH AMBOY. 7 p.m. Adults: $30. Children: $15. RSVP to (732) 442-1373 or office@bethmordecai.org.

Temple Beth El. Community Seder, led by Rabbi Eli Garfinkel, who keeps it interesting and lively. 1489 Hamilton St., SOMERSET. 6:45 p.m. Adults: $40. Children under 12: $20. Household maximum: $125. Please call and reserve your seats early, (732) 873-2325.

Congregation Etz Chaim Monroe Township Jewish Center. Community Seder, led by Rabbi Ben Levy. 11 Cornell Ave., MONROE. 7:30 p.m. Donation is $35 for members, $45 for non-members, $18 for children ages 7-17, and children under 7 free. Member family rate is $100 (two adults, all children under 18). Checks must be received by April 3. Information, (732) 251-1119.

Chabad Jewish Center of Basking Ridge. Community Seder. and children's program. 3048 Valley Rd., BASKING RIDGE. 8 p.m. Adults: $36. Children: $18. Family sponsorship: $150. RSVP, (908) 604-8844.

Chabad Center of Hillsborough. Community Seder. 32 New Amwell Rd., HILLSBOROUGH. 8 p.m. Adults: $36. Children: $18. Family sponsorship: $150. RSVP, (908) 874-0444.

Congregation B'nai Israel. Community Seder, led by Rabbi Ellen S. Wolintz-Fields and Cantor Steven Walvick. Includes chanting of the Passover Haggadah in Hebrew and English, participation of all present, singing, and a delicious meal. Open to the entire community. 1488 Old Freehold Rd., TOMS RIVER. 6:30 p.m. Members: $45 for adults, $25 for children. Non-members: $55 for adults, $35 for children. Payment deadline April 3. Information, (732) 349-1244 or cbitr@comcast.net.

Temple Beth Ahm. Second Night Community Seder. Led by Rabbi Gordon Gladstone. Catered by Lox, Stock, and Deli. 111 Ave. B, BAYONNE. 6:30 p.m. $50 for adults and $16 for children ages 5-12 and children under 5 are free. Information, (201) 858-2020.

Friday, April 10

Temple Emanu-El. Shabbat Alive. Join in our rousing and joyous service. We'll provide the music and lead the song, you enjoy the company and the warmth. 100 James St., EDISON. 7 p.m. All welcome. Information, Lee Liss, (732) 369-3270.

Monday, April 13

Monroe Township Chapter Hadassah. Meeting. Guest speaker Ellyn Lyons, National Chair of Hadassah College of Jerusalem. Concordia Congregation, Concordia Shopping Center, MONROE. 7:30 p.m. Information, Thelma Miller, (609) 655-8466.

Jewish Historical Society of Central N.J. "Media Moguls: David Sarnoff.," with Harvey Hauptman. Part of The American Jewish Experience Lecture Series. Monroe Township Jewish Center, 11 Cornell Dr., MONROE. 10 a.m. Information, (732) 249-4894.

Tuesday, April 14

Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County. "Steps Toward Understanding Memory and Memory Loss," presented by Frank J. Mathews. 1775 Oak Tree Rd., EDISON. 10:30 a.m. To register, (732) 494-3232 or stop by the JCC.

Wednesday, April 15

Alisa Chapter of Hadassah. Discussion on what comes naturally with aging, presented by Dr. Linda Korman, an internist in Middlesex County and an associate professor at UMDNJ. Jewish Center of Concordia in the Stop and Shop Shopping Center, Perrineville Rd., MONROE. 7:15 p.m. Information, alfrbl4@earthlink.net.

Saturday, April 18

Congregation Kol Am. Seventh anniversary dinner dance, honoring the Congregation Kol Am Choir. Dress code is casual attire (no jeans). Angelo's Restaurant, 806 Rte., 9 South, HOWELL. 7-11 p.m. $32.50. Register by March 28. Information, (732) 792-8000.

Jewish Family Service of Somerset, Hunterdon, and Warren Counties. Spring Fling Deli and Dance with live music, dancing, and food. Casual attire. 775 Talamini Rd., BRIDGEWATER. 7:30 p.m. $50/person. Information, (908) 725-7799.

Sunday, April 19

Beth El Synagogue of East Windsor. "The Rape of Europa" film of the systematic theft and deliberate destruction of Europe's art treasures during the Third Reich and World War II. Refreshments. 50 Maple Stream Rd., EAST WINDSOR. 7 p.m. Free. Information, (609) 443-4454.

Makhelat Hamercaz Jewish Choir of Central N.J. Concert, including traditional and contemporary interpretations of Halleluyah, and compositions by Salomone Rossi, Stephen Glass, Gerald Cohen, and Shefa Gold. Care One Senior Care Center, 599 Cranbury Rd., EAST BRUNSWICK. 3 p.m. For more information, call (732) 548-2238, ext. 14 or log onto http://mercazchoir.org.

Ahavas Achim University. Yom Hashoah Commemoration. "The Day The Rabbis Marched on Washington." Relive Oct. 6, 1943, an important date in American Jewish history, when a delegation of hundreds of rabbis lobbied in Washington for an intensified U.S. response to the genocide in Europe. 216 S. 1st Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. Mincha: 7 p.m. Commemoration and Lecture: 7:15 p.m. Maariv to follow. Information, (732) 247-0532.

Jewish Center of Princeton. Holocaust survivor Emanuel (Manny) Mandel will discuss his transport from Budapest via Bergen-Belsen to Switzerland on the "Kasztner Train." This rescue operation was the work of Rezs_ Kasztner and other Hungarian Jewish leaders who negotiated with various SS officers to transport 1,686 Hungarian Jews out of Hungary via Germany to safety in Switzerland in 1944. 435 Nassau St., PRINCETON. 7 p.m. Information, (609) 921-0100, ext. 208.

East Windsor USY. Dress Fest. Dresses of any size or style can be donated any time until the day of the event. Tax deduction forms available. During the event, shop for dresses for all occasions for a very low price. Food will be served. Leftover dresses and all proceeds will be donated to various charities. Temple Beth El, 50 Maple Stream Rd., EAST WINDSOR. 2-5 p.m. Information, eastwusy@yahoo.com.

Shimon and Sara Birnbaum JCC. Membership, preschool and camp Open House. Staff will be available, tours of the JCC will be given, and guests are invited to swim in the indoor pool and shoot hoops in the gymnasium. 775 Talamini Rd., BRIDGEWATER. 1-4 p.m. Savings available for new membership and new camp registration. Information, www.ssbjcc.org or (908) 725-6994 ext. 201.

Temple Emanu-El. Social action committee spring/summer clothing drive for Elijah's Promise. Check with the receptionist about where to put donations of clothing. 100 James St., EDISON. 7 p.m. Information, Lee Liss, (732) 369-3270.

Israel Support Committee and American Jewish Committee. Learn about contrasting Palestinian and Israeli visions of peace. Discussion and analysis of a video by The American Task Force for Palestine followed by a multi-media presentation by American Jewish Committee. JCC of Central N.J., 1391 Martine Ave., SCOTCH PLAINS. 7 p.m. Information, Conrad Nadell at (908) 654-3169 or Ferne Hassan at (973) 379-7844.

Marlboro Jewish Center's Second Generation. Yom Hashoah program with guest speaker Eva Weiner, one of the youngest passengers on the ship, St. Louis during its famous Atlantic crossing of 1939. This headline-making trip was the subject of the book and movie (released in 1977) "Voyage of the Damned." 103 School Road West, MARLBORO. 7:30 p.m. Information, Lauren Varod (732) 536-2300, ext 111.

Temple Sholom. Rummage sale and car wash. Table rental: $20. 594 North Bridge Street, BRIDGEWATER. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Information, (908) 722-1339.

Temple Shalom. Green Fest '09. Easy Solutions to Difficult Problems. Bring the whole family for workshops, speakers, vendors and fun kids' activities. Free giveaways, food and a valuable basket raffle to help get families started on their way to going green. 5 Ayrmont Lane, ABERDEEN. 9:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. RSVP required. Email njlady59@gmail.com or call (732) 566-2621. Strand Ventures, Inc. Fyvush Finkel takes you from "Second Avenue to Broadway." Finkel is best known for his Emmy award winning role on "Picket Fences" and the popular Fox TV drama "Boston Public." His one man show encompasses music from a broad area of theater, both Yiddish and Broadway, and even includes Finkel recreating his role of Tevya from "Fiddler On the Roof. Strand Theater, 400 Clifton Ave., LAKEWOOD. 2 p.m. Tickets: $24-39. Group rates available. Information, caseym@strandlakewood.com.

Monday, April 20

Edison Metuchen Interfaith Clergy Association and the JCC of Middlesex County. Holocaust Memorial Program. 1775 Oak Tree Rd., EDISON. 7:30 p.m. Information, (732) 494-3232.

Edison Metuchen Interfaith Clergy Association and the JCC of Middlesex County. Holocaust Memorial Program. Join Rabbi Bravo and the adult choir in readings and song with the promise that "we will never forget." JCC, 1775 Oak Tree Rd., EDISON. 7:30 p.m. Information, Lee Liss (732) 369-3270 or Jewell S. Hirschorn (732) 549-4442.

Tuesday, April 21

Jewish Federation of Greater Middlesex County. Yom Hashoah Commemoration with Rabbi Dr. Mitchel Serels, author and scholar of Sephardic culture and the Holocaust. Memorial candle lighting procession. East Brunswick Jewish Center, 511 Ryders Ln., EAST BRUNSWICK. 6:30 p.m. Information, (732) 432-7711.

Congregation Ahavat Olam and Congregation Beth Ahm Shalom. Yom Hashoah observance with keynote speaker Manny Lindenbaum. 1075 Forest Ave., LAKEWOOD. 7:30 p.m. Information, (732) 363-5190.

Tri-County Chapter of the Brandeis University National Committee. "Loyalist or Whig — How Geography and Religious Denomination Determined Political Positions During the American Revolution in Monmouth County," with local historian Barbara Jackson. Hamilton Township Public Library, One Municipal Dr., HAMILTON. 2 p.m. Information, (609) 298-4515.

Wednesday, April 22

Congregation Beth Israel. "Eighteen Faces of Revelation," with Rabbi Charles R. Lightner. Each question will be have answers from traditional conservative, and liberal communities. 18 Shalom Way, SCOTCH PLAINS. 7:30 p.m. Information, (908) 889-1830 ext. 220.

Jewish Historical Society of Central N.J. "Media Moguls: David Sarnoff," with Harvey Hauptman. Part of The American Jewish Experience Lecture Series. Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, 222 Livingston Ave., NEW BRUNSWICK. 10:30 a.m. Information, (732) 249-4894.

Jewish Federation, Jewish Family and Vocational Service, Jewish Social Service, and community synagogues. Employment and Networking Tool Kit. Includes job search support and practical tips. Confidentiality will be honored. Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, 222 Livingston Ave., NEW BRUNSWICK. 7:30 p.m. Information, Gabriela Sadote Sleppin, (732) 432-7711 ext. 23, or Gsadote@jf-gmc.org.

East Brunswick Hadassah. Earth Day Program. Rabbi Dr. Eric Lankin, chief of Institutional Advancement and Education at the Jewish National Fund (JNF) will speak about the unique contributions of JNF in the world: water conservation, desalination, reservoirs filled with recycled water and rain run-off for agriculture; forestry and desert forests; sustainable development; alternative energy research. East Brunswick Jewish Center, 511 Ryders Ln., EAST BRUNSWICK. 7:45 p.m. Free. Information, Shalomlinda@aol.com.

Young Israel of East Brunswick. "Survival through the Holocaust," with survivor Devorah Hilsenrath. For ages 10 and up. 193 Dunhams Corner Rd., EAST BRUNSWICK. 8 p.m. Information, Leah Weinberger (732) 613-8797 or Sandy Lang (732) 613-0553.

Thursday, April 23

Hadassah Young Woman of Raritan Valley, L'Dor V'Dor. Celebrating Yom Ha'Atzmaut by reading "Someone to Run With," by David Grossman. Panera's, 871 Rte., 1 South, NORTH BRUNSWICK. 7:30 p.m. Couvert, members: $3. Nonmembers: $7. Information or to RSVP (by April 7), Jennifer, (732) 940-2442 or ywhadassahevents@yahoo.com.

Women's Center at Jewish Family and Vocational Service of Middlesex County. "From Chaos To Peace: Stress Management Strategies," workshop presented by Hueina Su, certified empowerment coach. 32 Ford Ave., second floor, MILLTOWN. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Information, registration, (732) 777-1940.

Bat Shalom Hadassah of Jackson-Howell. "The Golden Years ... what to expect ... what not to expect," with Rita Sason of the Jewish Federation of Ocean County. Community room of Westlake Mews, South Cooks Bridge Rd. off Manhattan St., JACKSON. 7:30 p.m. Information, Valerie Yuter (732) 833-7378.

David Lerner Associates. "The solid middle ground of investing." Free seminar and complimentary dinner. Park Place Kosher Restaurant, 120 Raritan Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. 7 p.m. Seating is limited, must RSVP for reservation. Information, Jeff Zelka (609) 806-2731.

Saturday, April 25

The EBJC Youth Commission. Grease. 511 Ryders Ln., EAST BRUNSWICK. 9 p.m. $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and children under 13. Information, (732) 257-7070.

Temple Emanu-El. "Israel: 60+ Years of Song" concert featuring singer/guitarist Danny Maseng, backed by the temple's adult choir, and David Bravo at the keyboard. Desset buffet to follow. 100 James St., EDISON. 7:30 p.m. Adults: $25. Seniors: $20. Students: $18. Non-members add $5 per ticket. Angel sponsorship: $250 (four tickets, preferred seating, lunch and learn with Maseng 12:30-2 p.m.). Patron sponsorship: $100 (two tickets, reserved seats, name listed in the program). After April 17: Members, $30; non-members, $35. Information, Lee Liss (732) 369-3270 or Jewell S. Hirschorn (732) 549-4442.

Sunday, April 26

The EBJC Youth Commission. Grease. 511 Ryders Ln., EAST BRUNSWICK. 3 p.m. $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and children under 13. Information, (732) 257-7070.

Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County. "Has President Barack Obama's first 100 days in office mirrored the drama of President Franklin Roosevelt's first 100 days?" with Jonathan Alter, columnist and senior editor for Newsweek. 1775 Oak Tree Rd., EDISON. 10 a.m. Register by April 2, (732) 494-3232 or in person at the JCC.

Congregation Beth Israel. Rummage sale. Items are priced to sell. 18 Shalom Way, SCOTCH PLAINS. 1-5 p.m. Information, Davida Berkowitz (908) 889-1830 ext. 220.

Temple Beth Ahm. Spring fair. Featuring collectibles, infants and children's items, jewelry, and general merchandise. Snack bar, homemade foods. Ave. B, BAYONNE. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $1 admission for non-vendors. Vendors may reserve eight foot tables at $25 each, reserved and paid for by April 17. Information, (201) 858-2020.

Temple Emanu-El. Walk for Special Olympics. If you can walk/run 3.1 miles, come join Temple members as they navigate the Lincoln Tunnel. 100 James St., EDISON. The walk starts at 9 a.m. and usually finishes by 10:30. For information call Lisa Freed at (732) 632-2022 or email: lafreed@yahoo.com.

Temple Sholom. "Voices of the Generations" with speaker Julie Kohner, in commemoration of Yom Hashoah, holocaust remembrance day. 594 N. Bridge St., BRIDGEWATER. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Information, (908) 722-1339.

Congregation Neve Shalom. "An Evening with Peri Smilow" concert. The temple's youth and adult choir groups will be performing as well. 250 Grove Ave., METUCHEN. 7 p.m. In advance: $18. At door: $20. Under 18: $8. Patron: $100 (includes dinner, two tickets, special seating). Benefactor: $180 (includes dinner, two tickets, special seating and a gift). RSVP by April 20. call (732) 548-2238 or download order form from www.neveshalom.net.

Congregation Kehilat Shalom. Open house and book signing by Greta (Wertheimer) Stanton ("Still Alive in the Shadow of Shoah"). The Hebrew School will hold its Yom Haatzmaut Celebration with activities including Israeli cooking, arts and crafts and the Israeli game Gaga. There will also be a Museum of Israeli Artifacts for all to view. The Hebrew High School students, Kehi-Loft, will hold a car wash. Rabbi Susan Falk will be on hand to meet visitors and refreshments will be offered. 253 Belle Mead–Griggstown Rd., BELLE MEAD. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Information, (908) 359-0420, robin@ksnj.org, or www.ksnj.org.

Rutgers' Bildner Center for the Study of Jewish Life. "Refugees and Safe Havens," with Scott Miller and Fernando Chang-Muy, experts in the Holocaust and immigration law. Miller is the coauthor of Refuge Denied: The St Louis Passengers and the Holocaust, and director of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum's Registry of Holocaust Survivors; Chang-Muy is the Thomas O'Boyle lecturer at the University of Pennsylvania School of Law. Trayes Hall, Douglass Campus Center, 100 George St., NEW BRUNSWICK. 7 p.m. Free, but advance registration requested. To register, send an e-mail to csjlrsvp@rci.rutgers.edu or call (732) 932-2033. For more information, visit jewishstudies.rutgers.edu.

Adath Israel Women's League. Spring brunch with guest Alix Strauss, author and social satirist, author, "Have I got a Guy for You", a hilarious anthology of true mother coordinated blind date horror stories. 1958 Lawrence Rd., LAWRENCEVILLE. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $40 ($36 for seniors). Contact Elaine at (609) 683-8642 for advance tickets.

Monday, April 27

Temple B'nai Shalom. "Encounter Point" film follows a former Israeli settler, a Palestinian ex-prisoner, a bereaved Israeli mother, and a wounded Palestinian brother who risk their lives and public standing to promote a nonviolent end to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Refreshments and post-film discussion. Fern and Old Stage Roads, EAST BRUNSWICK. 7:45 p.m. $5 or can of food for Middlesex County food drive. Information, debjs1@yahoo.com.

Congregation Etz Chaim Monroe Township Jewish Center. "Voices of the Generations" with Julie Kohner. Multi-media presentation about the Holocaust. Refreshments. 11 Cornell Ave., MONROE. 7:30 p.m. Donation is $10 per person. Information, and to RSVP (732) 251-1119.

JCC of Central N.J. Visiting Author Series with Dale Baumwoll, 6th-grade teacher and winner of the 2007 New Jersey History Teacher of the Year Award. Her book, "You Can Make a Difference, Maddie Morrison," will provide the springboard for the night's discussion with parents and their 4th-8th graders. 1391 Martine Ave., SCOTCH PLAINS. 7-9 p.m. The cost for member families is $8 and $12 for non-members. Pre-registration is suggested. Information, Mallory Saks, teen services director, at msaks@jccnj.org or (908) 889-8800, ext. 203.

Tuesday, April 28

Jewish Federation, Jewish Family and Vocational Service, Jewish Social Service, and community synagogues. Employment and Networking Tool Kit. Includes job search support and practical tips. Confidentiality will be honored. Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, 222 Livingston Ave., NEW BRUNSWICK. 7:30 p.m. Information, Gabriela Sadote Sleppin, (732) 432-7711 ext. 23, or Gsadote@jf-gmc.org.

Highland Park Conservative Temple-Cong. Anshe Emeth. "The Political Changes in Israel and the United States: Short and Long Term Impacts on Middle East Peace Negotiations," presented by Professor Jonathan Mendilow of Rider University. 201 South Third Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. 8 p.m. Free. Information, (732) 545-6482.

Thursday, April 30

JCC of Central N.J. Yom Ha'atzmaut celebration. Israeli flag-making, face painting and a special Israel program for teens. Pizza dinner. Also modern Israeli music from Mishpachat Oliel. 1391 Martine Ave., SCOTCH PLAINS. 6-8 p.m. Adults: $5. Children 3 and older: $3. Pizza dinner: Additional $10 per family. Register by April 24. Information, Michael Goldstein, mgoldstein@jccnj.org or (908) 889-8800, ext. 218. Saturday, May 2

Jewish Congregation of Concordia/ Monroe Township. Shabbat Services and Kiddush. Sponsored by Marilyn and Irwin Goldstein in honor of the bar mitzvah of their grandson, William Isaac Shiebler. 1600 Perineville Rd., MONROE. 9 a.m. Information, (609) 395-1952.

Sunday, May 3

Elmora Hebrew Center. Spring Mah Jongg Tournament. Games and luncheon. 420 West End Ave., ELIZABETH. Registration: 9 a.m. Games: 10 a.m. $45 entry fee. First prize: $125. Other cash prizes in addition. Information, Carole (908) 353-1740.