Coming Attractions

August 1, 2008

Sunday, Aug. 3

Jewish Congregation of Concordia and Monroe Township. Open House. In honor of its 25th year anniversary we are hosting a special open house to welcome  new members and residents who have moved to the area. For those of you who join dues will be free through December 2008. Concordia shopping Center, Monroe. 10 a.m.-Noon. For more information call (609) 395-1952 or Norman Avrutin (609) 409-1355.

Jewish Congregation of Concordia and Monroe Township. Open house to welcome new members and residents. Concordia Shopping Center, Monroe. 10 a.m.–noon. Free. Information, (609) 395-1952 or Norman Avrutin (609) 409-1355.

Congregation B'nai Tikvah and JCC of North and South Brunswick. Raffle drawing for two season tickets for NY Giants 2008 football season (including pre-season games). Seats on 45 yard line, lower section; parking not included. 1001 Finnegan's Lane, North Brunswick. Drawing is 10 a.m. To purchase tickets, (732) 297-0696 or send e-mail to
LICDAC@OPTONLINE.NET, include Giants Ticket Raffle on the subject line.

Jewish Congregation of Concordia. Open House. 1600 Perineville Rd., Monroe. 10 a.m. Information, (609) 395-1952.

Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple. Annual rummage sale. Great deals on clothing, furniture, jewelry, house wares, toys, and more. Also on Monday, Aug. 4, 5-7 p.m. 222 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. Information, (732) 545-6484.

Jewish Congregation of Concordia and Monroe. Open house to welcome new members and residents who have moved to the area. Join now for free dues through Dec. 31, 2008. Joan Kornblum, president, will welcome those in attendance. 10 a.m.–noon. Concordia Shopping Center at the junction of Perrineville and Prospect Plains Roads, Concordia. Information:  congregation office, (609) 395-1952 or Norman Avrutin, (609) 409-1355.

Temple Sha'arey Shalom. Sisterhood rummage sale. Includes housewares, clothing, furniture, toys. 78 So. Springfield Ave., Springfield. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and 5 p.m.-7:30 p.m. (On Sunday evening fill a brown grocery bag for $5.)Information, temple office, (973) 379-5387,
office@shaarey.org, or www.shaarey.org.

Monday, Aug. 4

Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple. Annual rummage sale. Great deals on clothing, furniture, jewelry, house wares, toys, and more. 222 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. Information, (732) 545-6484.

Tuesday, Aug. 5

Young Israel of Aberdeen. Sushi night. 479 Lloyd Rd., Aberdeen. 7:30 p.m. $15 per person or $25 per couple. Information, (732) 583-6262, ext. 5 or
rabbi@yiaberdeen.com.

Village West ORT. Trip to Lord & Taylor's department store. Prizes, makeup demonstrations, snacks upon arrival and before leaving. $10. Information, Susan (732) 657-7927.

IM Gallery. West Coast Swing workshop with John Lindo. Advanced-beginner/intermediate level. 233 Raritan Ave., Highland Park. $20. Information, Marc Liebeskind (201) 320-9176 or email mplieb@yahoo.com.

Wednesday, Aug. 6

Jewish Congregation of Concordia. "Changing Face of Medical Care," with Dr. Fred Gorstein. 1600 Perineville Rd., Monroe. 7:30 p.m. Information, (609) 395-1952.

JCC of Central NJ. Excursion to the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse. "Let the Good Times Roll." Show and lunch with dessert buffet. A coach bus will depart at 10:30 a.m. from Congregation Beth Israel, 18 Shalom Way, Scotch Plains. Return late afternoon. Members: $75. Non-members: $80. Reservations  (deadline Aug. 4) and information, Barbara Weisbart, (908) 889-8800, Ext. 207,
bweisbart@jccnj.org or www.jccnj.org.

Jewish Family Services. Job seekers support group. For active job seekers who are unemployed, underemployed, or seeking a career change. Topic: "There is still life after being laid off," presented by Neil Friedman and Wayne Tillman. 150-A West High St., Somerville. 7-9 p.m. To register, (908) 725-7799.

Thursday, Aug. 7

YM-YWHA of Union. Atlantic City trip.Play in the casinos, enjoy the boardwalk or beach. 501 Green Lane, Union. Luxury Bus leaves at 9:30 a.m., returns 7 p.m. $15 round-trip. Information, (908) 289-8112.

Friday, Aug. 8

Temple Emanu-El. Shabbat Alive. Birthday and anniversary blessings.100 James St., Edison. 7 p.m. Information, (732) 549-4442.

Saturday, Aug. 9

Temple B'nai Shalom. Environmental Film Festival. "Who Killed the Electric Car?" at 7 p.m. and "A Crude Awakening" at 9 p.m. Old Stage Road and Fern Road, East Brunswick. $5 per person, per day. Information, office@bnaishalom.com or www.bnaishalom.com.

Congregation Beth-El. "Ushpizin," a heartwarming and humorous Israeli drama. 91 Jefferson Blvd, Edison. 9 p.m. Tisha B'Av services will follow the movie. Walk-ins are welcome. Information, (732) 985-7272 on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Aug. 10-24

The New York International Fringe Festival (Aug. 8-24). "time, et. al.: a cautionary tale about love and time travel." A man. A mysterious journal. A steamer trunk. A wormhole. And the girl from 1925 he fell hopelessly in love with. Playwright Gil Varod was born and raised in Marlboro, graduating from Howell High School. He attended the Scholars Center for the Humanities and performed lead parts in many of the Howell High School plays and musicals. Varod's play can be seen several times during the festival week, including Sunday, Aug. 10, at 6:45 p.m.; Thursday, Aug. 14, at 4:15 p.m.; Tuesday, Aug. 19, at 9:45 p.m.; and Saturday, Aug. 23, at 9:45 p.m. Connelly Theater, NYC. Tickets: $15.  For tickets go to www.timeetal.com.

Sunday, Aug. 10

Temple B'nai Shalom. Environmental Film Festival. "Renewal" at 3 p.m.; "Everything's Cool" at 5 p.m.; and "Blue Vinyl" at 7 p.m. Old Stage Road and Fern Road, East Brunswick. $5 per person, per day. Information, office@bnaishalom.com or www.bnaishalom.com.

Monday, Aug. 11

Jewish Historical Society of Central Jersey. American Jewish Experience Lecture Series. "After Anatevka," with Philip Cantor, immediate past president of the Jewish Federation of Greater Middlesex County. Monroe Township Jewish Center, 11 Cornell Dr., Monroe. 10 a.m. Information, call the JHSCJ office (732) 249-4894.

Tuesday, Aug. 12

YM-YWHA of Union County. Camp Show. Kinneret and Y-HO-CA "Rock." Written and performed by campers and camp staff. 501 Green Lane, Union. 7 p.m. Information, (908) 289-8112.

Wednesday, Aug. 13

Jewish Family & Children's Service of Greater Mercer County. Lunch and learn: "Healthy Nutrition Tips," with Kimberly Altman, registered dietitian at the Henry J. Austin Health Center. Twin Rivers Library, 276 Abbington Dr., East Windsor. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Free. RSVP by Aug. 8 to Linda Meyer, Coordinator of Aging in Place Programs, (609) 987-8100.

The JCC of Central NJ. Musical program featuring performer John Babish, who will display his mesmerizing voice and astounding keyboard skills. Kosher lunch follows. Congregation Beth Israel, 18 Shalom Way, Scotch Plains. 11 a.m Members: $12. Non-members: $18. For reservations (deadline Aug. 11) or information, Barbara Weisbart at bweisbart@jccnj.org or (908) 889-8800, Ext. 207, or www.jccnj.org.

YM-YWHA of Union County. Camp Show. "The Greatest Hits of Chaverim." Written and performed by campers and camp staff. 501 Green Lane, Union. 7:15 p.m. Information, (908) 289-8112.

Thursday, Aug. 14

Beth El Synagogue, East Windsor. Werner Film Series. "Shalom Y'All." Traveling in a vintage Cadillac, filmmaker Brian Bain, a third generation Jew from New Orleans, sets out on a 4,200 mile road trip through the American South. 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor. 7 p.m. Free. Information, (609) 443-4454.

Friday, Aug. 15

Chabad Jewish Center of Monroe. Shabbat under the Stars, featuring Tom Foley, "The path of the Chassidic Gentile." $25. 261 Gravel Hill Rd., Monroe. 6:30 p.m. Information, (732) 656-1616.

Temple Emanu-El. Shabbat Service. Sandy Wilson will speak on tzedakah and ways to improve the community. 100 James St., Edison. 7 p.m. Information, (732) 549-4442.

Saturday, Aug. 16

Congregation Beth-El. 60th Birthdays. Rabbi Dr. Bernhard Rosenberg, along with several members of the congregation — and Israel — are celebrating their 60th birthdays this year. Special Birthday Kiddish following Saturday morning services. 91 Jefferson Blvd., Edison. RSVP to Congregation Beth-El, (732) 985-7272 or ejccbethel@aol.com by Aug. 6.

Kehillat Ohel. Summer Shabbat afternoon series. "Women in Tanach: A Fresh Look," continues with Part 5: "Esther," led by Barbara Stechel. 5 p.m., followed by Seudah Sh'lishit. Sherman Residence, 218 Benner St., Highland Park. Information, info@kehillatohel.org

Sunday, Aug. 17

Monroe Township Holocaust Survivors. Annual Gala for Disabled Israeli War veterans. Entertainment provided by Marilyn Michaels, Stewie Stone, David Katz. Morasco performing Arts Center Monroe Township High School, 1629 Perineville Road, Monroe. 7 p.m. Auditorium seats $30. Front chairs $35. Checks to Monroe Township Holocaust Survivors. Greenbriar-Whittingham residents place checks in lockbox #16 in the Greenbriar Town Center or mail to P.O. Box 6015, Monroe Township, NJ 08831. Information, Doris, (609) 655-0622 or Carl (609) 409-0808. Entire proceeds will be donated to disabled Israeli war veterans.

Congregation Kehilat Shalom. Summer café. Schmooze in our beautiful outdoor space over bagels, coffee, juice while your children do the same in our play area outside. 253 Griggstown Road, Belle Mead. 9:30-11 a.m. Nominal fee for breakfast items. Information, (908) 359-0420, www.kehilatshalomnj.org, or e-mail robin@ksnj.org.

Greenbriar at Wittingham Division of the Federation. Luncheon honoring Irene Linet and Arnold Zucker. Keynote speaker Caila Bitran. Marlboro Jewish Center, 103 School Road West, Marlboro. Cocktail hour begins at 12:30 p.m. $36. Information, Jewish Federation of Greater Middlesex County, INFO@JF-GMC.ORG OR (732) 432-7711.

Wednesday, Aug. 20

Jewish Historical Society of Central Jersey. "Masters of Merchandising," with Ruth Marcus Patt, founder of the historical society, a social historian and author of several books on local Jewish history. Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, 222 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. 10:30 a.m. Information, call the JHSCJ office (732) 249-4894.

Thursday, Aug. 21

Hadassah Young Women of Raritan Valley Book Club. "Snow in August," by Pete Hamill. Barnes and Noble, 869 Route 1 South, North Brunswick. 7:30 p.m. $3 members. $7 non-members. RSVP or information, Jennifer (732) 940-2442 or ywhadassahevents@yahoo.com.

Jewish Family & Children's Service of Greater Mercer County. "The Benefits of Laughter," with Pam Jones, RN, Certified Laughter Leader and Integrative Therapy Nurse at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton in Community Education. Meadow Lakes Community, 300 Meadow Lakes, East Windsor. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. RSVP by Aug. 18 to Linda Meyer, coordinator of Aging in Place Programs, (609) 987-8100.

Saturday, Aug. 23

Kehillat Ohel. Summer Shabbat afternoon series. "Women in Tanach: A Fresh Look," continues with Part 6: "Chava," led by Craig Hanoch. 5 p.m., followed by Seudah Sh'lishit. Hanoch Residence, 227 Montgomery St., Highland Park. Information, info@kehillatohel.org

Sunday, Aug. 24

Village West ORT. Camp Kislak for five days of fun and education. Food, entertainment terrific and speakers. Cost fluctuates according to accommodations. Information, Tilda (732) 323-0089.

Wednesday, Sept. 3

Jewish Congregation of Concordia. "Understanding Islam," with Dr. Christopher Taylor, director of Middle East studies at Drew University. Stop and Shop Center at Perrineville and Prospect Plains Rds., Monroe. 7:30 p.m. Information, (609) 395-1952.

Thursday, Sept. 4

IM Gallery. Beginner West Coast Swing lessons with Brian Thompson. Steps to be covered include: basic movement, sugar push, left side pass, underarm pass, tuck turn, sugar push w/ tuck turn, right side pass, whip, wrap (cuddle) whip, whip with extra turns, and variations. Meets Thursdays, for 4 sessions, Sept. 4, 11, 18 and 25. 233 Raritan Ave., Highland Park. $50. Pre-registration required by Aug. 29. Send check made payable to: Marc Liebeskind, PO Box 1463, Highland Park, NJ 08904. PayPal is also accepted. Information, Marc Liebeskind (201) 320-9176 or  mplieb@yahoo. com

Sunday, Sept. 7

Chabad of Monroe. Register for Hebrew School. Information, (732) 656-1616.

Saturday, Sept. 13

Jewish Congregation of Concordia. Celebrating the 90s. Those in the community who have attained the age of 90 or more will be honored during Sabbath morning services by being called to the Torah for special blessings and readings from the Bible portion of the week. Each one will be recognized for their longevity and the productive lives they lead and their valued place in the community. The Congregation will sponsor a Kiddush, a special light Sabbath meal, for all those present after the conclusion of the services. Jewish Congregation of Concordia/Monroe in the Concordia Shopping Center, Monroe. 9 a.m. Information, Judith Schneider, event chairperson, (609) 395-7679; Joan Kornblum, synagogue president, (609) 409-0585;or Sanford Raiss, publicity chair, (732) 625-6882.

Sunday, Sept. 14

Congregation B'nai Tikvah and JCC of North and South Brunswick. Rejoice 2008. Live entertainment, refreshments, vendors, raffle prizes, activities for the kids and much more. Woodlot Park, New Road, South Brunswick. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Information, (732) 297-0696.

Sunday, Sept. 14

Temple Emanu-El . Mr. Ray and religious school open house. 100 James St., Edison. Information, (732) 549-4442.

Monday, Sept. 15

Temple Emanu-El. Opening week of religious school. 100 James St., Edison. Information, (732) 549-4442.

Wednesday, Sept. 17

Monroe Chapter Hadassah. Membership tea for new members only. Home of Anita Hyman. Information, Thelma Miller (609) 655-8466.

Jewish Congregation of Concordia and Monroe. 25th Silver Anniversary celebration. Grand Marquis, Rte. 9, Old Bridge. Information, (609) 395-1952.

Friday, Sept. 19

Temple Emanu-El. Selichot. 100 James St., Edison. Information, (732) 549-4442.

Saturday, Sept. 20

Temple Beth Ahm Shalom. Selichot. "Jews and American Politics," with Dr. Fred A. Lazin, the Lyn and Lloyd Hurst Family Professor of local government and chair, department of politics and government, Ben Gurion University of the Negev. 400 Carey St., Lakewood. 8 p.m. Information, (732) 363-2800.

Monday, Sept. 22

Jewish Congregation of Concordia. Sisterhood book/author luncheon. "Red Leather Diary," by NY Times reporter Lily Koppel. 1600 Perineville Road, Monroe. 12:30 p.m. (609) 495-1952.

Tuesday, Sept. 23

Monroe Chapter Hadassah. Afternoon Fashion Show and Dessert. The Wynwood at Forsgate. Information, Thelma Miller (609) 655-8466.

Thursday, Sept. 25

Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library. Screening of "Freeheld." The movie, which won an Oscar as the 2008 "Best Documentary Short Subject," tells the story of Laurel Hester's efforts to change the way governments allocated survivor benefits for same-sex domestic partners in New Jersey. Mancini Hall, 101 Washington St., Toms River. 7 p.m. Free. Registration is required and begins August 25. Go to www.theoceancountylibrary.org or call (732) 349-6200.

Sunday, Sept. 29

Temple Emanu-El. Erev Rosh Hashanah service. 100 James St., Edison. Information, (732) 549-4442.

Monday, Sept. 30

Temple Emanu-El. First day of Rosh Hashanah. 100 James St., Edison. Information, (732) 549-4442.

Monday, Oct. 13

Monroe Chapter Hadassah. Membership Appreciation day. Chinese Buffet, Rte. 130. Information, Thelma Miller (609) 655-8466.

Sunday, Nov. 3

YM-YWHA of Union County. Jewish Fair and Expo. A full day of activities and events are planned all relating to the theme of "Jews around the World." Trinitas Comprehensive Health Center will offer screenings. There will be videos, special presentations, entertainment, food, and children's programs. More than 50 vendors are expected; several openings still available. 501 Green Lane, Union. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Information, (908) 289-8112.

Thursday, Nov. 13

Lakewood Historical Society. Honoring Sheldon Wolpin. The View at Eagle Ridge, Lakewood. Information, (732) 276-7944 or (732) 364- 3263.