Coming Attractions
April 11, 2008
Thursday, April 10
Temple Beth-El. Israeli dancing. No experience necessary; singles welcome. Route 206, Hillsborough. 7:30 p.m. $6 for lessons and refreshments. To confirm attendance, call Anna, (908) 707-0028.
Congregation Knesseth
Friday, April 11
Temple Emanu-El. Shabbat Alive!
Congregation B’nai Tikvah. Deadline for ordering flower centerpieces for Passover. Each flower centerpiece is $25, and they come in spring colors or white. Pick-up will be at the B’nai Tikvah coatroom, 1001 Finnegan’s Lane, North Brunswick, on Thursday, April 17, after 10 a.m. Make checks payable to: B’nai Tikvah, and mail it to Gale Dillman, 39 Quince Place, No.
April 12
Temple Sholom of Scotch Plains. “The Artists’ View: A trip to NYC galleries,” with gallery owner Jim Kempner. Meet at Fanwood train station for 1:45 p.m. train. Program ends about 6 p.m. RSVP by April 1, (908) 889-4900 or office@sholomnj.org.
Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple. “Around the World with Mason Gross Musicians,” featuring faculty member and concert pianist Min Kwon in a multi-media “Journey of Great Piano Repertoire” (from Bach to Gershwin) as well as chamber music instrumentalists from Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Costa Rica, Poland, Belgium, Spain, Germany, and Ukraine performing chamber works by Italian, French, Norwegian, American, and Israeli composers. Ohavei Tarbut (“Lovers of Jewish Culture”) series. 222 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. 8 p.m. $18. Information, (732) 545-6484.
Sunday, April 13
Congregation B’nai Tikvah Men’s Club. Monthly meeting, with breakfast buffet. Guest presenter is H. Howard Goldstein, M.D., of Diabetes and Endocrinology Associates, Hamilton. 1001 Finnegan’s Lane, North Brunswick. 10 a.m. $4. RSVP Ed Birch, EdBirch51@comcast.net.
Temple Sholom of Scotch Plains. “What Does Judaism Say About...Paying Taxes?” with Rabbi Joel Abraham. Union Catholic High School, 1600 Martine Ave., Scotch Plains. 10:30 a.m. For more information, office@sholomnj.org or (908) 889-4900.
YM-YWHA of Union. “Out of the Ashes” film, based on the biography of Dr. Gisella Perl, a Holocaust survivor, who describes her days in the concentration camp. Stsrring Christine Lahti. 501 Green Lane, Union. Noon. $3. (908) 289-8112.
YM-YWHA of Union. Hela Young Memorial Program. The short film, “Sister Rose’s Passion” will be screened followed by a talk led by Dr. Paul Winkler. 501 Green Lane, Union. 2 p.m. $10: All proceeds toward the Hela Young Scholarship Fund. (908) 289-8112.
Har Sinai Temple. Women’s Passover Seder with live holiday music. 2421 Pennington Road, Pennington. 1:30 p.m. Event is open to the community for a $10 fee. Participants are requested to bring their favorite dairy dish. Please RSVP by April 9 to Jill Shaffer, (609) 818-1249.
Congregation Knesseth Israel. Religious school model seder. 229 Mountain Ave., Bound Brook.10:30 a.m. Families with children welcome. (732) 469-0934 or www.ckibbnj.org.
Congregation Knesseth Israel. Adult education book club. “1000 Splendid Suns .“ 229 Mountain Ave., Bound Brook.10:30 a.m. All are welcome. (732) 469-0934 or www.ckibbnj.org.
Congregation Knesseth Israel. Ronald McDonald House Mitzvah Project. Leaving at Noon from CKI, 229 Mountain Ave., Bound Brook. Open to the public. (732) 469-0934 or www.ckibbnj.org.
Temple Emanu-El Friends of the Library. “Food Maven,” Arthur Schwartz, cookbook author, radio personality, restaurant critic. Nosh, lecture, book signing. 100 James St., Edison. 1-4 p.m. $25 per person. Signed books will be available for sale. Reservations, (732) 549-4442, Ext. 11.
Congregation B’nai Tikvah Sisterhood. Gift Shop Passover Bazaar. In addition, gift shop open Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 4-6 p.m. and Sundays, 9 a.m.-Noon. 1001 Finnegan’s Lane, North Brunswick. www.BnaiTikvah.org/judaica.html.
Temple B’nai Shalom. Women’s Seder with Cantor Camhi. Gather as a community of women. Bring a dish. Seder essentials and entree (roast chicken) will be provided. Fern and Old Stage Roads, East Brunswick. 5 p.m. Couvert: $18. RSVP by April 5. Contact Laurie, (732) 723-1477 or lroschel@comcast.com or send check payable to TBS Sisterhood and mail to Laurie Roschelle, 25 Cherokee Rd., East Brunswick NJ 08816.
Beth El Synagogue. Werner Film Series presents the film “One Survivor Remembers.” Academy Award winning documentary regarding the Gerda Klein story and her life during the Holocaust. Panel discussion follows by a grandmother who is a survivor of the Holocaust, her daughter and her granddaughter. 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor. 7 p.m. Free. Information, or to RSVP, (609) 443-4454.
Temple Beth Or. “A Song Goes ‘Round the World,” concert performed by Cantor William Walton with David Weintraub on piano. Includes Gilbert and Sullivan, operetta to Broadway, Neapolitan songs, Yiddish and Hebrew. Dessert follows. 200 Van Zile Road, Brick. 6:30 p.m. $15 per person. Sponsorships available. Call temple office, (732) 458-4700, or Barbara Langer, (732) 458-1314.
Flemington Jewish Community Center. The Blawenburg Band, presented by Music and Munchies. A step back into time when every town had a band of its own, playing the tunes of the day, marches, and good time music. 5 Sergeantsville Rd., Flemington. Doors open 6 p.m. Downbeat at 7 p.m. $10. Students: Free with school ID. Information, (908) 782-6410 or e-mail musicandmunchies@gmail.com.
Har Sinai Temple. Collection begins for Housewares Sidewalk Sale. The public is invited to participate in a spring cleaning of new and gently used household items including CDs, DVDs and video games for a sale on Sunday, May 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Collection of the sale items will run from April 13 to 28, with no collection on April 20, at the temple. All items must be dropped off in advance; there will be no items accepted day of sidewalk sale. 2421 Pennington Road, Pennington. Excluded from the list of items being collected for this sale are: clothing, shoes, books, toys and records. Please call the temple offices at (609) 730-8100 for a complete list of acceptable items.
Monday, April 14
Monroe Township Chapter of Hadassah. Meeting with speaker Audrey Flumen, region board chair of N.J. Young Judaea Youth Commission. Jewish Congregation of Concordia, Concordia Shopping Center, Monroe. 7:30 p.m. Information, Thelma (609) 655-8466.
Jewish Historical Society of Central Jersey. “The Jewish Experience in Reel Life, Part II,” presented by Dr. Mildred Goodwin, professor emerita from Jersey City University, where she has taught classes in English education and media studies. Monroe Township Jewish Center, 11 Cornell Dr., Monroe. 10 a.m. Free. (732) 249-4894.
Tuesday, April 15
JCC of Middlesex County. “The Changing Face of Israeli Literature,” Dr. James S. Diamond, Princeton University lecturer in Comparative Literature, Judaic Studies. 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison. 10:30 a.m. Free. (732) 494-3232.
Wednesday, April 16
Jewish Historical Society of Central Jersey. “Eavesdropping on History: The Year 1885 As Seen Through the Eyes of the Jewish Press,” presented by Deborah Cohn, archivist and office administrator of the Historical Society with has a master’s degree in Judaic Studies from the Jewish Theological Seminary. Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, 222 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. 10:30 a.m. Free. (732) 249-4894.
CHADD of Princeton-Mercer County. “ADHD and Co-Existing Conditions: Diagnosis and Pharmacologic Treatment Options,” presented by Dr Anthony Rostain, attending psychiatrist, The Center for Management of ADHD at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOPP). Gym of the Riverside School, 58 Riverside Dr., Princeton. 7-9 p.m. Open to public, all are welcome. Information, Jane Milrod, (609) 683-8787 or e-mail janemilrod@aol.com.
Thursday, April 17
Temple Beth O’r / Beth Torah. Country line dancing for all levels with professional instructors. Leather soled shoes suggested. 111 Valley Road, Clark. 7-9 p.m. In advance: $5. At door: $6. (732) 381-8403.
Friday, April 18
Temple Emanu-El. Family Shabbat service featuring the 6th grade. 100 James St. Edison. 7 p.m. (732) 549-4442.
Saturday, April 19
Bris Avrohom of Old Bridge. Passover Communal Seder. Conducted in English and Russian; open to the public. 770 Madison Gardens, Old Bridge. 8 p.m. $25 per adult; $10 per child. Reservations are required. (732) 316-7600 or visit www.brisavrohom.org/oldbridge.
Chabad South Brunswick. Passover Seder. Whether you are a Seder veteran with answers for all four questions, or a curious explorer with 40 questions of your own, the Chabad Seder offers a stimulating and satisfying experience. And the food is great! South Brunswick. 8 p.m. For more information, please call Rabbi Levi or Goldie Azimov at (732) 398-9492 or e-mail rabbi@chabadsouthbrunswick.com.
Chabad of Union County. Passover seder. A seder complete with wine (or grape juice), hand made Shmurah Matza and a delicious Passover dinner spiced with unique traditional customs. 193 South Ave., Fanwood. 8:15 p.m. Adult: $36. Child: $25 Child. Sponsorship: $250. Reservations required by Monday, April 14. For more information or to RSVP, visit www.ChabadUC.com or call (908) 790-0008.
Sunday, April 20
Har Sinai Temple. Second Night Passover Seder. Live music, catered dinner. 2421 Pennington Road, Pennington. 6:15 p.m. $35 for adults; $18 children to age 13; free to the two and under crowd. Please RSVP by April 16 to Har Sinai Temple, (609) 730-8100.
Temple Sholom of Scotch Plains. Congregational seder. Martine & Lagrande Aves., Fanwood. 6:30 p.m. Adults: $25 for members, $30 for non-members. Children under 13: $12 for members, $15 for non-members. Children aged 3 and younger are free. RSVP by sending a check made out to Temple Sholom, P.O. Box 539, Scotch Plains, NJ 07023, along with the total number of adults and children that will be attending. (908) 889-4900 or office@sholomnj.org.
Temple Emanu-El. Second night seder. Meat and vegetarian meals available. 100 James St. Edison. 5 p.m. Adults: $40. Children (5-12): $14. Under 4: Free. RSVP by April 11, (732) 549-4442.
Etz Chaim Monroe Township Jewish Center. Community Passover Seder. 11 Cornell Ave., Monroe. 7:30 p.m. Members: $30. Non-members: $35. Children under 18: $18. Mail checks made out to Etz Chaim, MTJC at above address by Friday, April 11. After that date, add $5 to reservations. Information, Hazel, (609) 655-4679.
Congregation Poile Zedek. Community seder. 145 Neilson St. (near the Hyatt), New Brunswick. Mincha: 7:30 p.m. Seder: 8:30 p.m. Reserve at
www.poilezedek.org or (732) 545-6123.
Chabad of Union County. Passover seder. A seder complete with wine (or grape juice), hand made Shmurah Matza and a delicious Passover dinner spiced with unique traditional customs. 193 South Ave., Fanwood. 8:15 p.m. Adult: $36. Child: $25 Child. Sponsorship: $250. Reservations required by Monday, April 14. For more information or to RSVP, visit www.ChabadUC.com or call (908) 790-0008.
Wednesday, April 23
Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County. Evening training for literacy tutors. LVSC trains volunteers to work as tutors in a one-to-one or small group partnership with adults seeking to improve their English reading, writing, speaking and comprehension skills. Training includes basic literacy and English for speakers of other languages. Volunteers work with adult learners at the lowest levels of literacy. PeopleCare Center, 120 Finderne Ave., Bridgewater. To register, call LVSC, (908) 725-5430 or e-mail at lvsc@lvscnj.org.
Thursday, April 24
Temple Beth-El. Israeli dancing. No experience necessary; singles welcome. Route 206, Hillsborough. 7:30 p.m. $6 for lessons and refreshments. To confirm attendance, call Anna, (908) 707-0028.
Saturday, April 26
IM Gallery. Ballroom-Latin dance social with Peter and Beth Bandy. Workshops on West Coast Swing and County Two Step. After the lesson stay and dance to your favorite dances. 235 Raritan Ave., Highland Park. Workshop: $10. Social: $10. Both: $15. For pictures, directions, and parking area map, please visit http://hpds.webhop.org/IMGallery.htm. For more information, please contact Marc Liebeskind, (732) 819-4858, hpds@optonline.net.
Sunday, April 27
Temple Sholom of Scotch Plains. Create your own silk-painted challah cover with Michelle Shapiro Abraham. Two-part workshop. Part two is Sunday, May 11. No great artistic talent needed. We will be using tracing techniques. Union Catholic High School, 1600 Martine Ave., Scotch Plains. 9:45 a.m.-Noon. $10 per person. Free for sisterhood members. RSVP to office@sholomnj.org or (908) 889-4900.
Temple B’Nai Shalom. Family Bingo and Pizza Party. Prizes for all Bingo winners. Families, parents and children of all ages are welcome. Old Stage & Fern Roads, East Brunswick. $5 per family payable to P.O. Box 957 Fern & Old Stage Roads, East Brunswick 08816. RSVP by April 21, (732) 251-4300.
Monday, April 28
East Brunswick Jewish Center. Live from the 92nd Street Y Simulcast featuring Norman Lear, creator and producer of many Emmy Award-winning television series. 511 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. 8 p.m. $18. (732) 257-7070. www.ebjc.org.
Tuesday, April 29
Manchester Hadassah. Monthly meeting with film, “Gefilte Fish Chronicles.” Willow Hall, 1 Buckingham Drive North, Manchester. 7:30 p.m. Call Henny Heisler, (732) 657-2885, or Norma Cantor, (732) 657-9617.
Congregation B’nai Tikvah Fifty Plus Group. An Afternoon of Nostalgia. Members and guests are encouraged to bring memorabilia of younger days such as photos and family keepsakes. We will be presenting them for discussion. Prospective members and guests are invited to participate.Social Hall, 1001 Finnegan’s Lane, North Brunswick. 1 p.m. For further information about the group, call Doris, (609) 860-1498 or Annette, (732) 297-3562.
Beth El Synagogue. “An Italian Evening: That’s Amore,” the first of three cooking classes, including all supplies, culinary treats, wine and music. 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor. 7-9 p.m. $10 per class or $25 for all three classes. Other dates are May 6, Moroccan fish dinner, and May 13, Russian appetizers. Class size is limited and reservations are required, (609) 443-4454.
Wednesday April 30
Congregation Beth Ohr. The Sisterhood presents “Hot Fashions,” by Coldwater Creek. Buffet dinner by Jesse & David. 70 Route 516, Old Bridge. 7 p.m. $36 per person. After April 15: $40. Tickets can be purchased by calling (732) 257-1523.
Congregation Ohev Shalom/Marlboro Jewish Center. Yom Hashoah program with guest speaker Abe Chapnick, a survivor of the Buchenwald concentration camp. Includes the international program, “Unto Every Person There is a Name,” sponsored by B’nai B’rith and Yad Vashem, to read the names, ages, and places of birth of victims who perished during the Holocaust. 103 School Road West, Marlboro. Reading of names: 7 p.m. Main program: 7:30 p.m. (732) 536-2300. www.mjcnj.com.
Thursday, May 1
Congregation Sons of Israel. Yom Hashoah Holocaust Memorial Day. “A Story of Heroism and Revival of Hope: The Story of One Particular Torah.” Cantor Jack Muchnick shares the story of his father, Nathan Muchnick, a United States serviceman stationed in Germany after World War II. Gordons Corner Rd., Manalapan. 7 p.m. (732) 297-0696.
YM-YWHA of Union. Deadline to submit photos for May 8 slideshow presentation. The community-wide Yom Ha’atzmaut program will present a digital slide show of Israel photos from community members. Send your personal photos of trips to Israel with you, your family, and friends in the pictures. W-mail your 20 top photos to: israelphotos@thejec.org. For more information, call Jani Jonas, (908) 289-8112.
Friday, May 2
Congregation Knesseth Israel. Yom Hashoah family service. 229 Mountain Ave., Bound Brook.7:30 p.m. All are welcome. (732) 469-0934 or
www.ckibbnj.org.
Sunday, May 4
Manchester Hadassah. Deli-Night at Willow, catered by Jesssie and David (Kosher Deli) with a musical treat, featuring N. Cameron Chandler (his style is that of Paul Robeson). Willow Hall, 1 Buckingham Drive North, Manchester. 5 p.m. $29 per person. Reservations, Shirley Spilke, (732) 657-8588 or Sophie Ruderman, (743) 657-5176.
Congregation Knesseth Israel. Happy Birthday Israel Day. Israeli cities activities, arts and crafts, food, and more. 229 Mountain Ave., Bound Brook. 9:30-11:30 a.m. All are welcome. (732) 469-0934 or www.ckibbnj.org.
Temple Emanu-El. Build Jerusalem with Legos®. 100 James St. Edison. (732) 549-4442.
Temple Beth El. “The Do’s and Don’ts of the Interview Process.” This one-hour seminar will cover what to leave on/off your resume, proper attire, the actual interview, questions they can/cannot ask you and the final tough question, what salary are you looking for? The Somerset, 1489 Hamilton St., Somerset. 11 a.m. $25 donation to temple. Hosted by A1HRConsultants, www.a1hrconsulting.com. RSVP by April 23 to temple office, (732) 873-2325.
Adath Israel Congregation. “The Four Faces of Israel,” with Rabbi “Benji” Levene. For more than 30 years, throughout Israel and the world, “Rabbi Benji” has bridged the divides between secular and observant Jewry with sensitivity, understanding and uproarious laughter. 1958 Lawrence Road, Lawrenceville. Members: $15. Member children (10-15): Free. Non-members: $20. Non-member children (10-15): $5. (609) 896-4977.
Flemington Jewish Community Center. Community-wide Yom Hashoa program. 5 Sargeantsville Road, Flemington. 4:30 p.m. For more information, call (908) 782-6410.
Har Sinai Temple. Housewares Sidewalk Sale. 2421 Pennington Road, Pennington. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Event is focused on housewares and excludes the following items: clothing, shoes, books, toys and records. For a complete list of acceptable items please call the Social Action Committee at the Temple offices at (609) 730-8100.
Monday, May 5
The Middlesex Chapter of the Brandeis University National Women’s Committee. Dr. David Zeidwerg, of the Medical Laser Skin Care Center of NJ in East Brunswick, on “Aesthetics – the practice of utilizing the most modern and comfortable lasers for hair removal and spider veins in the legs and face.” Techniques and technology available to help you achieve your positive self-image within an affordable reach. Library, Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. 1 p.m. Free. For reservations and additional information, Carol, (732) 238-3477 or Judy, (609) 448-7177.
Tuesday, May 6
Beth El Synagogue. “Moroccan Fish Dinner: Tales of Scheherazade,” cooking class, including all supplies, culinary treats, wine and music. 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor. 7-9 p.m. $10. Class size is limited and reservations are required, (609) 443-4454.
YM-YWHA of Union. Yom Hazikaron program. Honor victims of terror and the fallen. Event coordinated by Miri Hasson, of the Jewish Federarion of Central NJ. 501 Green Lane, Union. 7:30 p.m. No fee. Information, contact Miri Hasson (908) 889-5335.
Thursday, May 8
Temple Emanu-El/Jewish Federation. Alan Dershowitz. Douglas Auditorium, New Brunswick. (732) 549-4442.
YM-YWHA of Union. Yom Ha’atzmaut program with Shlock Rock. Includes choir performances by the students of Solomon Schechter, under the direction of Rena Maiman, and the Jewish Educational Center, under the direction of Chana Solomon. Israeli vendors, children’s program included. Also, a digital slide show of Israel photos from our community members (see May 1 listing). 501 Green Lane, Union. 6 p.m. No fee. (908) 289-8112.
Monday, May 12
Congregation B’nai Tikvah Sisterhood. Sisterhood elections and dessert at 8 p.m. 1001 Finnegan’s Lane, North Brunswick. (732) 297-0696 or
www.BnaiTikvah.org.
Monroe Township Chapter of Hadassah. Meeting with film, “Mama-lochn-Kinder-lochn.” Refreshments. Jewish Congregation of Concordia, Concordia Shopping Center, Monroe. 7:30 p.m. Information, Thelma, (609) 655-8466.
Tuesday, May 13
Beth El Synagogue. “Russian Appetizers: White Lights,” cooking class, including all supplies, culinary treats, wine and music. 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor. 7-9 p.m. $10. Class size is limited and reservations are required, (609) 443-4454.
Wednesday, May 14
Ocean County Library. Author luncheon and book signing with Linda Fairstein. Fairstein, one of America ’s foremost legal experts on crimes of sexual assault and domestic violence, ran the Sex Crimes Unit of the District Attorney’s Office in Manhattan from 1976 until 2002. Her first novel, “Final Jeopardy,” was published in 1996 and introduced the character Alexandra Cooper. Cooper returns in Fairstein’s latest novel “Killer Heat,” released March 11. Copies of her book will be available for sale, autograph. Captain’s Inn, Forked River. Noon. $35, includes three-course luncheon with choice of entrée. Registration forms are available at all branches of the Ocean County Library and online at www.theoceancountylibrary.org. (732) 349-6200.
Thursday, May 15
Monroe Township Chapter of Hadassah. Trip to Museum of Jewish Heritage and luncheon at Ben’s Deli In NYC. Cost $65. Call Hilma (609) 409-9708.
Temple Beth-El. Israeli dancing. No experience necessary; singles welcome. Route 206, Hillsborough. 7:30 p.m. $6 for lessons and refreshments. To confirm attendance, call Anna, (908) 707-0028.
Congregation Knesseth Israel. Huge rummage sale. 229 Mountain Ave., Bound Brook. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. (732) 469-0934 or www.ckibbnj.org.
YM-YWHA of Union County and the JCC of Scotch Plains. Philadelphia Art Museum trip to see the Frida Kahlo exhibit, organized in cerebration of the 100th anniversary of the artist’s birth. Leave the YM-YWHA (501 Green Lane, Union) at 8:30 a.m. or the Scotch Plains JCC (1391 Martine Ave., Scotch Plains) at 9 a.m. and travel by luxury bus to the Museum. $55 for members of either group. $60 for non-members. Includes transportation, entrance fee and head phones for a comprehensive tour of the exhibit. A brown bag lunch will be provided. Return back to the JCC or the YM-YWHA at 6:30 or 7 p.m. For information or reservations call Susan at the “Y”, (908) 289-8112 at the “Y” or Nan at the JCC, (908) 889-8800.
Friday, May 16
Monroe Township Chapter of Hadassah. Shabbat services. Jewish Congregation of Concordia, Concordia Shopping Center, Monroe.
Congregation Knesseth Israel. Huge rummage sale. 229 Mountain Ave., Bound Brook. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. (732) 469-0934 or www.ckibbnj.org.
Neve Shalom. Chai Shabbat,
honoring all those who have been members of Neve Shalom for 18 or more years. 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen. 8 p.m. Anyone with memories or special photos of their years at Neve Shalom, contact Keith Boxer, (732) 662-9237 or
e-mail boxerrealtor@optonline.net. RSVP to Rita, (732) 548-2238, ext. 18.
Sunday, May 18
Congregation Knesseth Israel. Huge rummage sale. 229 Mountain Ave., Bound Brook. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. (732) 469-0934 or www.ckibbnj.org.
USY/Men’s Club. Pancake breakfast, cooked by Men’s Club, served by North/South Brunswick chapter of USY. Parents and friends welcome. Gym at B’nai Tikvah, 1001 Finnegan’s Lane, North Brunswick. 9-11 a.m. $5 for breakfast. $2 for beverages. Questions, call Jordana (USY Advisor) at 732-422-7457 or send e-mail to Jorde1174@aol.com.
Neve Shalom. Susy Schwartz Memorial Concert with the Robyn Helzner Trio. 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen. 7 p.m. In advance: $18. At door: $20. Under 18: $8. Benefactor, patron available. Babysitting for ages 3-8 available for free if register by May 11. Information, (732) 548-2238, ext. 14.
Wednesday, May 21
Temple Emanu-El/NORPAC. Harry Bernstein. Meet representatives and senators with fellow Jews from three states. Washington, D.C. (732) 549-4442.
Congregation B’nai Tikvah Sisterhood. Author Susie Fishbein. 1001 Finnegan’s Lane, North Brunswick. (732) 297-0696 or www.BnaiTikvah.org.
Thursday, May 22
Temple Beth-El. The Magic of Chazzanut, featuring Cantor Jacob Mendelson. Also film, “A Cantor’s Tale,” a nostalgic journey through family, neighborhood, and tradition, with remarks by the film’s director, Eric Greenberg Anjou. Rt 206, Hillsborough. 7 p.m. In advance: $10. At door: $12. $36/person included wine and cheese reception. For tickets and sponsorship opportunities, call Temple Beth-El, (908) 722-0674 or the Shimon and Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center, (908) 725-6994.
Israel at 60 mega-event at State Theatre. New Brunswick. (732) 549-4442.
Sunday, May 25
Temple Beth Ahm Yisrael. Bus trip to the Showboat Hotel, Atlantic City. Sponsored by the Women’s League. Bus leaves synagogue parking lot, 60 Temple Dr., Springfield, at 9:30 a.m. and returns at 7:30 p.m. A Showboat comp card or photo ID is needed to collect the bus bonus. $26 with $20 return. A mini breakfast will be served on the Vanderhoof bus, with a movie on the return trip. Reservations, information, call Roz, (908) 964-7840 or the temple office, (973) 376-0539.
Monday, May 26
Manchester Hadassah. Cruising aboard the Caribbean Princess. Nine nights with all the wonderful luxurious events presented ship board. The prices start at about $1188 per person. Call Shirley Spilke, (732) 657-8588.
Wednesday, May 28
Congregation B’nai Tikvah. Susie Fishbein, author of “The Kosher Palette” and “Kosher by Design, Short on Time.” Cooking demonstration and tasting. 1001 Finnegan’s Lane, North Brunswick. Only 50 tickets will be sold. Reservation and information, Stacey Rockman, (732) 422-0963 or erlichchick@yahoo.com.
Thursday, May 29
Temple Beth-El. Israeli dancing. No experience necessary; singles welcome. Route 206, Hillsborough. 7:30 p.m. $6 for lessons and refreshments. To confirm attendance, call Anna, (908) 707-0028.
Friday, May 30
Congregation B’nai Tikvah Sisterhood. Visit the mikvah. Learn about the rituals of the mikvah. Meet at 9:30 a.m. at 1001 Finnegan’s Lane, North Brunswick, to caravan to Highland Park. Return by Noon. (732) 297-0696 or www.BnaiTikvah.org.
Sunday, June 1
T Israel Day Parade. New York City.
Congregation B’nai Tikvah & the JCC of North & South Brunswick. Live auction featuring fine art, sports memorabilia, music memorabilia and more. Wine, cheese, dessert. Proceeds to benefit Congregation B’nai Tikvah and the B’nai Tikvah Men’s Club. 1001 Finnegan’s Lane, North Brunswick. 7:30 p.m. (Preview 6:30-7:30 p.m.) In advance: $15 per person. At door: $18 per person. Patron: $50, receive two tickets and names listed in program. To order tickets or for information, (732) 297-0696.
Tuesday, June 3
Monroe Township Chapter of Hadassah. Trip to Museum of Jewish Heritage and luncheon at Ben’s Deli In NYC. Cost $65. Call Hilma (609) 409-9708.
Monroe Township Chapter of Hadassah. Gala Spring Luncheon, B’nai Tikvah, 1001 Finnegans Lane, North Brunswick. 11:30 a.m. Cost $45 includes entertainment and prizes. Proceeds toward Hadassah project. For ad blanks or letter for the Souvenir Journal call Anita B. (609) 385-7535 or Thelma (609) 655-8466.
Friday, June 13
Congregation B’nai Tikvah Sisterhood. Sisterhood board installation and dinner. 1001 Finnegan’s Lane, North Brunswick. (732) 297-0696 or www.BnaiTikvah.org.
Wednesday, June 18
Middlesex Chapter of the Brandeis University National Women’s Committee. Professor Michael Rockland, Major American Jewish Writers from Abraham Cahan to Philip Roth. The lecture will consider the parallels as well as the contrasts between the Jewish and other ethnic writers. This program is in cooperation with the New Jersey Council for the Humanities. Library, Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. 1:30 p.m. Free. For reservations and additional information, Dot (609) 860-0669 or Debbie (732) 297-7440.
Sunday, June 22
YM-YWHA of Union. Broadway musical matinee, “Young Frankenstein.” Dress circle tickets. Travel to New York City on a luxury bus. Meet at 501 Green Lane, Union. Tickets and transportation: Members, $170; Non-members, $180. Reservations, ask for Susan, (908) 289-8112.
Jewish Community Center of Western Monmouth & Hadassah. Family Day with the Lakewood Blue Claws. 2 Stadium Way, Lakewood. Game time: 1:05 p.m. JCCWM Members: $11 per adult, $9 per child. Non-members: $12.50 per adult, $10 per child. Deadline for tickets is May 15. Contact Shelley Feingold at shelley@jccwm.com or (732) 683-9300 for reservation information or mail your check to JCCWM, 100 US Highway 9, Suite 7 , Manalapan , NJ 07726, or pay online via PAYPAL: http://www.jccwm.com/payments.shtml.
Thursday, July 10
Monroe Township Chapter of Hadassah. Trip to Brighton Beach and luncheon at Pimorske with entertainment. Time to stroll the boardwalk and shop. $58. Call Hilma (609) 409-9708.