Coming Attractions

Friday, August 17

Chabad Jewish Center. Third Annual Shabbat under the stars, 261 Gravel Hill Rd., MONROE. RSVP: (732) 656-1616.

Congregation Brothers of Israel. Shabbat Under The Stars Family BBQ, 530 Washington Crossing Rd., NEWTON, PA. 6 p.m. Free and open to the public. (215) 579-2200.

Temple Beth-El. Kabbalat Shabbat service followed by dairy Shabbat dinner, 67 South 206 South, HILLSBOROUGH. 6:15 p.m. Free and open to the public. RSVP to Susan by Aug. 10: (908) 722-0674.

Saturday, August 18

Neve Shalom. Shabbat Open House Service for prospective members, 250 Grove Ave., METUCHEN. 9:30 a.m. Free and open to the public. (732) 548-2238.

Sunday, August 19

B'nai B'rith Ketubah Married Couples Unit (40+). Meeting for dunner at Dusal's Italian Restaurant, 3300 Rt. 27, KENDALL PARK. 5:30 p.m. Bill will be split among those in attendance, open to the public. RSVP to Elaine: (908) 232-0062.

Chug Ivrit. Hebrew-Speaking club for intermediate to advanced Hebrew speakers, EDISON/HIGHLAND PARK. 10 a.m. Free and open to the public. For location, Rachel: (732) 819-9298.

East Brunswick Jewish Center. Trip to Madison Square Garden to see the New York Liberty and meet the only Israeli ballplayer in the WNBA, NEW YORK CITY. For more info: Steve Solomon: (732) 257-7070.

Thursday, August 23

Congregation B'nai Tikvah. Open House for prospective members with light Israeli dinner, 1001 Finnegans Lane, NORTH BRUNSWICK. 6 p.m. (732) 297-0696.

Temple Beth O'r/Beth Torah. Country Line Dancing for all levels with professional instructors, 111 Valley Rd., CLARK. 7:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. (732) 381-8403.

Friday, August 24

Temple Emanu-El. Prospective member Ice Cream Sundae Open House, 756 East Broad St., WESTFIELD. 7 p.m. Carolyn: (908) 232-6700.

Sunday, August 26

Beth El Synagogue. Member Open House at a members' house, ROBBINSVILLE. 10 a.m. Call for location: (609) 443-4454.

Congregation Beth Ohr. Open House. Conservative shul features reduced membership dues for first year, High Holiday seats for first year, outstanding Hebrew school, lunch and learn programs, and more. 70 Route 516, OLD BRIDGE. 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. Free and open to the public. (732) 257-1523. bethohr@juno.com.

Congregation Etz Chaim. Open House for prospective members, 11 Cornell Rd., MONROE TOWNHSHIP. 10 a.m. Nancy: (732) 251-1119.

Temple Beth Ahm. Film about the relationship between Holocaust survivor Helen Rosenzweig and Amon Goeth's daughter Monika Hertwig with question and answer with Mrs. Rosenzweig after 550 Lloyd Rd., ABERDEEN. 7 p.m. $5 admission goes to Israeli charity. (732) 583-1700.

Tuesday, August 28

JCC of North and South Brunswick. Fifty Plus group meeting, 1001 Finnegans Lane, NORTH BRUNSWICK. Call for time: (732) 297-0696.

Friday, Sept. 7

Congregation Beth-El. Welcome Back Shabbat Dinner & Songs with a talk on the book "The Secret" by Rabbi Dr. Bernhard Rosenberg, 91 Jefferson Blvd., EDISON. 6 p.m. $14/adults, $6/children. RSVP by Aug. 24 to Judy: (732) 248-0897

Neve Shalom. "Friday Alive" service with singing, instruments, and lots of participating, 250 Grove Ave., METUTCHEN. 6:30 p.m. For more info: Hazzan Levin: (732) 548-2238 ext. 14.

Temple Emanu-El. Prospective Member Open House followed by Shabbat Hallelu service, 756 East Broad St., WESTFIELD. 7 p.m. Free and open to the public. Carolyn: (908) 232-6770.

Saturday, Sept. 8

Congregation Beth-El. Selichot program and showing of "The Chosen," 91 Jefferson Blvd., EDISON. 9 p.m. RSVP to Jayne: (732) 985-5039.

Neve Shalom. Shabbat Open House Service for prospective members, 250 Grove Ave., METUCHEN. 9:30 a.m. Free and open to the public. (732) 548-2238.

Neve Shalom. Screening of "West Bank Story," a musical comedy spoof of the Israeli- Palestinian dilemma, 250 Grove Ave., METUTCHEN. 9 p.m. Free and open to the public. (732) 548-2335.

Temple Emanu-El. Simchat Shabbat service, 756 East Broad St., WESTFIELD. 9 a.m. Free and open to the public. Carolyn: (908) 232-6770.

Sunday, September 9

Chug Ivrit. Hebrew-Speaking club for intermediate to advanced Hebrew speakers, EDISON/HIGHLAND PARK. 11 a.m. Free and open to the public. For location, Rachel: (732) 819-9298.

Congregation Etz Chaim. Farewell to Summer Barbeque at the Eagle River Day Camp, MONROE TOWNSHIP. 1 p.m. Free and open to the public. Nancy: (732) 251-1119.

I.L. Peretz Secular Jewish Sunday School. Open House for prospective students at Rutgers Prep, 1345 Easton Ave., SOMERSET. 11 a.m. (732) 545-9691.

Temple Beth Ahm. Shulfest '07, kick-off to fall activities at the Temple, 550 Lloyd Rd., ABERDEEN. 12:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. RSVP req'd: (732) 583-1700.

Union County YM-YWHA. Antique Road Show, 501 Green Lane, UNION. 1 p.m. $5/members, $7/non-members. Susan: (908) 289-8112.

Union County YM-YWHA. Senior Sunday Funday begins, 501 Green Ln., UNION. 10 a.m. $3/members, $5/guests. Susan: (908) 289-8112.

Monday, September 10

Colonia Chapter of Hadassah. Meeting at Neve Shalom featuring a program of films, stories, and songs about Israel, 250 Grove Ave., METUCHEN. 7:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. Millie: (732) 381-9054.

Jewish Historical Society of Central Jersey. Lecture: "Jews In Sports" by Harvey Hauptman at Congregation Etz Chaim, 11 Cornell Dr., MONROE TOWNSHIP. 10 a.m. Free and open to the public. (732) 249-4894.

Monroe Township Hadassah. Meeting and screening of "The First Israeli In Space- The Story of Colonel Ilan Ramon" at Concordia Congregation. 7:30 p.m. Thelma: (609) 655-8466.

Temple Beth O'r/Beth Torah. Open Community Blood Drive, 111 Valley Rd., CLARK. 3 p.m. Joyce: (732) 388-6993.

Tuesday, September 11

Jewish Family and Children's Service of Greater Mercer County. Jewish Bereavement group, 707 Alexander Rd., Suite 102, PRINCETON. 10:30 a.m. Free and open to the public. RSVP req'd by Sept. 5th: Debra: (609) 243-0390.

Wednesday, September 12

Bris Avrohom of Old Bridge. Evening Rosh Hashana Service, 770 Madison Gardens, OLD BRIDGE. 7 p.m. Free and open to the public. (732) 316-7600.

Thursday, September 13

Bris Avrohom of Old Bridge. Morning Rosh Hashana Service, 770 Madison Gardens, OLD BRIDGE. 9 a.m., hear the shofar at 11 a.m. Free and open to the public. (732) 316-7600.

Friday, September 14

Bris Avrohom of Old Bridge. Morning Rosh Hashana Service, 770 Madison Gardens, OLD BRIDGE. 9 a.m., hear the shofar at 11 a.m. Free and open to the public. (732) 316-7600.

Saturday, September 15

Temple Emanu-El. Tiny Tot Shabbat, 756 East Broad St., WESTFIELD. 9:30 a.m. Free and open to the public. Carolyn: (908) 232-6770.

Monday, September 17

Union County YM-YWHA. celebration of the 10th anniversary of the "Yiddish Vinkl" group, 501 Green Ln., UNION. 10 a.m. Susan: (908) 289-8112.

Tuesday, September 18

Jewish Family and Children's Service of Greater Mercer County. Jewish Bereavement group, 707 Alexander Rd., Suite 102, PRINCETON. 10:30 a.m. Free and open to the public. RSVP req'd by Sept. 5th: Debra: (609) 243-0390.

Wednesday, September 19

Jewish Historical Society of Central Jersey. Lecture: "Jewish Experience in Reel Life" by Dr. Mildred Goodwin at Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, 222 Livingston Ave., NEW BRUNSWICK. 10:30 a.m. Free and open to the public. (732) 249-4894.

Temple Emanu-El. Knit and crochet security blankets for Project Linus, 756 East Broad St., WESTFIELD. 7:30 p.m. Carolyn: (908) 232-6770.

The Martin & Edith Stein Assisted Living Residence. "Secrets To Getting Organized" by professional organizer Taryn Lamb, 350 DeMott Lane, SOMERSET. 7 p.m. RSVP to (732) 568-1155.

Friday, September 21

Bris Avrohom of Old Bridge. Kol Nidre service, 770 Madison Gardens, OLD BRIDGE. 6:45 p.m. Free and open to the public. (732) 316-7600.

Saturday, September 22

Bris Avrohom of Old Bridge. Yom Kippur service, 770 Madison Gardens, OLD BRIDGE. 9 a.m. Yizkor at 11 a.m., Mincha at 5:15 p.m. Neilah at 6:15 p.m. Free and open to the public. (732) 316-7600.

Monday, September 24

Union County YM-YWHA. "Notable Newark Jewish Achievers" talk by Nat Bodian, 501 Green Ln., UNION. 10:15 a.m. Open to the public. Susan: (908) 289-8112.

Tuesday, September 25

Congregation B'nai Tikvah. Fifty Plus group meeting featuring a speaker on identity thefy, 1001 Finnegans Lane, NORTH BRUNSWICK. 1 p.m. Free and open to the public. Doris: (609) 860-1498; Annette: (732) 297-3562.

Jewish Family and Children's Service of Greater Mercer County. Jewish Bereavement group, 707 Alexander Rd., Suite 102, PRINCETON. 10:30 a.m. Free and open to the public. RSVP req'd by Sept. 5th: Debra: (609) 243-0390.

Wednesday, September 26

Temple Emanu-El. Erev Sukkot Service, 756 East Broad St., WESTFIELD. 7:30 p.m. Open to the public. Carolyn: (908) 232-6700.

Thursday, September 27

Temple Emanu-El. Sukkot Morning Service, 756 East Broad St., WESTFIELD. 10 a.m. Open to the public. Carolyn: (908) 232-6700.

Saturday, September 29

Congregation Beth El. Deli Sukkot Lunch after services, 91 Jefferson Blvd., EDISON. $12.50/adults, $6/children. RSVP by Sept. 20 to Judy: (732) 248-0897.

Temple Emanu-El. Simchat Shabbat service, 756 East Broad St., WESTFIELD. 10:15 a.m. Open to the public. Carolyn: (908) 232-6700.

Sunday, September 30

Chabad Jewish Center. Pizza & Dairy Delights Sukkah party, 261 Gravel Hill Rd., MONROE. 3 p.m. Free and open to the public. (732) 656-1616.

Neve Shalom. Sunday Morning open house for prospective members, 250 Grove Ave., METUCHEN. 10 a.m. Free and open to the public. (732) 548-2238.

Neve Shalom. Blood drive in memory of Michael Allan Thompson, 250 Grove Ave., METUTCHEN. 9 a.m. Bruce: (732) 906-1922.

Tuesday, October 2

Chabad Jewish Center. "Sushi In The sukkah," 261 Grave Hill Rd., MONROE. 1:30 p.m. $15/person. Women only. RSVP to Chanie: (732) 656-1616.

Jewish Family and Children's Service of Greater Mercer County. Jewish Bereavement group, 707 Alexander Rd., Suite 102, PRINCETON. 10:30 a.m. Free and open to the public. RSVP req'd by Sept. 5th: Debra: (609) 243-0390.

Tuesday, October 9

Jewish Family and Children's Service of Greater Mercer County. Jewish Bereavement group, 707 Alexander Rd., Suite 102, PRINCETON. 10:30 a.m. Free and open to the public. RSVP req'd by Sept. 5th: Debra: (609) 243-0390.

Thursday, October 11

Jewish Family and Children's Service of Greater Mercer County. New moms group, 707 Alexander Rd., Suite 102, PRINCETON. 10:30 a.m. Free and open to all new moms. RSVP by October 2: Debra: (609) 243-0390.

Monday, October 15

Bris Avrohom of Old Bridge. Women's Circle Challah Baking Class, 770 Madison Gardens, OLD BRIDGE. 7:30 p.m. Free and open to all women. RSVP to (732) 316-7600.

Tuesday, October 16

Jewish Family and Children's Service of Greater Mercer County. Jewish Bereavement group, 707 Alexander Rd., Suite 102, PRINCETON. 10:30 a.m. Free and open to the public. RSVP req'd by Sept. 5th: Debra: (609) 243-0390.

Thursday, October 18

Jewish Family and Children's Service of Greater Mercer County. New moms group, 707 Alexander Rd., Suite 102, PRINCETON. 10:30 a.m. Free and open to all new moms. RSVP by October 2: Debra: (609) 243-0390.

Monday, October 22

Monroe Twp. Hadassah. Annual Membership Appreciation "Petite Luncheon" at the Monroe Townshio Library, MONROE TOWNSHIP. 12:30 p.m. $9. RSVP to Maxine at (609) 395-8757.

Thursday, October 25

Jewish Family and Children's Service of Greater Mercer County. New moms group, 707 Alexander Rd., Suite 102, PRINCETON. 10:30 a.m. Free and open to all new moms. RSVP by October 2: Debra: (609) 243-0390.

ONGOING EVENTS

Mondays

Congregation Agudath Israel. Talmud “Amud-A-Day” with Rabbi Drucker. 1131 Raritan Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. 6:45-7:30 a.m. (732) 819-0333.

Congregation Ahavas Achim. Beginner’s Talmud with Rabbi Bryan Kinzbrunner. 216 South First Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. 8 p.m. (732) 247-0532.

Congregation Etz Ahaim. Rambam-Maimonides and commentary with Rabbi Bassous. 230 Denison St., HIGHLAND PARK. 8 p.m. (732) 247-3839.

Congregation Ohr Torah. Parsha of the Week for women with Rebbitzen Eichenstein. 48 Edgemount Rd., EDISON. 8 p.m. Aviva Siegel: (732) 572-4408.

Congregation Ohav Emeth. Explanation of T’filah with Rabbi Glaser. (First Mon. of the month) 415 Raritan Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. 8 p.m. (732) 247-3038.

Rabbi Jacob Joseph Yeshiva. Sefer Hamitzvot with Rabbi Eichenstein. 2 Harrison St., EDISON. 8 p.m. (732) 572-5052

Congregation Ohav Emeth. Talmud-Kesubot with Rabbi Botnick. 415 Raritan Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. 8:30 p.m. (732) 247-3038.

Congregation Agudath Israel. Hilchot Shabbat with Avi Bodlander. 1131 Raritan Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. 8:30 p.m. (732) 819-0333.

Congregation Agudath Israel. Hilchot Tefillah with Dr. Presby. 1131 Raritan Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. 8:30 p.m. (732) 819-0333.

Congregation Ohr Torah. Selected Teshuvo of R.M. Feinstein with Rabbi Luban. 48 Edgemount Rd., EDISON. 9:10 p.m. (732) 777-6840.

Tuesdays

Congregation Agudath Israel. Talmud “Amud-A-Day” with Rabbi Drucker. 1131 Raritan Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. 6:45-7:30 a.m. (732) 819-0333.

Congregation Poile Zedek. “Lunch and Learn” with Rabbi Mykoff. 145 Neilson St., NEW BRUNSWICK. Noon. (732) 545-6123.

Congregation Ohav Emeth. Parsha of the Week for women with Rabbi Kaufman. 415 Raritan Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. 1:30 p.m. (732) 247-3038.

Congregation Bris Avrohom. Kabbalah and the Bible. 770 Madison Gardens, OLD BRIDGE. 8-9 p.m. (732) 316-0300.

Congregation Ohav Emeth. Talmud-Sanhedrin with Rabbi Kaminetsky. 415 Raritan Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. 8 p.m. (732) 247-3038.

Congregation B’nai Tikvah. Men’s basketball. Open court. 1001 Finnegan’s Lane, NORTH BRUNSWICK. 8 p.m. Free to synagogue members; non-members pay $7 per session. (732) 297-0696.

Congregation Agudath Israel. Kitzur Shulchan Aruch with Avi Kamelhar. 1131 Raritan Ave., HIGHLAND PARK.8:30 p.m. (732) 819-0333.

Congregation Ahavas Yisrael. Shabbos: Halachos & Haskafos with Rabbi Jaffe. 1587 Rte. 27, EDISON. 8 p.m.

Mishnei-Proverbs for women with Dr. Presby. 467 Lincoln Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. 8:30 p.m.

Temple Shalom. Bible Study sponsored by the Sisterhood, 5 Ayrmont Lane, ABERDEEN. 10 a.m.

Wednesdays

Congregation Agudath Israel. Talmud “Amud-A-Day” with Rabbi Drucker. 1131 Raritan Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. 6:45-7:30 a.m. (732) 819-0333.

Bereavement group at Jewish Family and Vocational Services, 200 Metroplex Dr., Suite 200, EDISON. 11 a.m. Nancy: (732) 777- 1940.

Shir Hashirim-Five Megillot. Conference call with Dr. Presby. Noon. (865) 673-0142, code 491762.

Congregation Bris Avrohom. Talmud with Rabbi Dovid Wilansky. 910 Salem Ave., HILLSIDE. After Maariv.

Congregation Ahavas Achim. Navi Shmuel Bet with Rabbi Miodownik. (First three Wed. of the month). 216 South First Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. 8 p.m. (732) 247-0532.

Congregation Etz Ahaim. “Classes for the Masses” with Rabbi Bassous. 230 Denison St., HIGHLAND PARK. 8 p.m. Call for latest topic: (732) 247-3839.

Congregation Ohav Emeth. Talmud-Sukkah with Rabbi Shlomo Ziegler. 415 Raritan Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. 8 p.m. (732) 247-3038.

Congregation Poile Zedek. Chavurash program with Lakewood rabbis. 145 Neilson St., NEW BRUNSWICK. 8:15 p.m. (732) 545-6123.

Congregation Ahavas Achim. Navi Shmuel Bet/Jewish Philosophy with Rabbi Becher (simulcast). 216 South First Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. 8 p.m./8:30 p.m. (732) 247-0532.

Congregation Agudath Israel. Partners in Torah for Women with Mrs. Drillman. 1131 Raritan Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. 8:30 p.m. (732) 819-0333.

Thursdays

Congregation Agudath Israel. Talmud “Amud-A-Day” with Rabbi Drucker. 1131 Raritan Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. 6:45-7:30 a.m. (732) 819-0333.

NOVA Job support group at Jewish Family and Vocational Services, 200 Metroplex Dr., Suite 200, EDISON. 9:30 a.m.

Congregation B’nai Tikvah. Weight Watcher’s. 1001 Finnegan’s Lane, NORTH BRUNSWICK. Weigh-in: 5:30 p.m. Meeting: 6 p.m. Fees vary; pay at meetings. (732) 297-0696.

Congregation Poile Zedek. Russian Judaism with Rabbi Kogan. 145 Neilson St., NEW BRUNSWICK. 8 p.m. (732) 545-6123.

Congregation Ohav Emeth. Halacha-Talmud with Dr. Presby. 415 Raritan Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. 8 p.m. (732) 247-3038.

Rabbi Jacob Joseph Yeshiva. Advanced Talmud with Rabbi Busel. 2 Harrison St., EDISON. 8 p.m. (732) 572-5052

Congregation Ahavas Achim. Halacha-Chumash with Rabbi Frand (simulcast). 216 South First Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. 9 p.m. (732) 247-0532.

Congregation Agudath Israel. Parsha of the Week with Rabbi Eichenstein.1131 Raritan Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. 9:30 p.m. (732) 819-0333.

Fridays

Congregation Agudath Israel. Talmud “Amud-A-Day” with Rabbi Drucker. 1131 Raritan Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. 6:45-7:30 a.m. (732) 819-0333.

Shabbat

Congregation Agudath Israel. Talmud “Amud-A-Day” with Rabbi Drucker. 1131 Raritan Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. 6:45-7:30 a.m. (732) 819-0333.

Congregation Ohav Emeth. Parsha of the Week with Rabbi Weiss. 415 Raritan Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. After early minyan. (732) 247-3038.

Congregation Ohr Torah. Talmud-Shabbat with Rabbi Hoffman. 48 Edgemount Rd., EDISON. After early minyan. (732) 777-6840.

Congregation Ahavas Yisrael. Mishna Birura with Dr. Yaakov Kader. 1587 Rte. 27, EDISON. 8:10 a.m.

Congregation Ohav Emeth. Mishnah with Danny Ravitz. 415 Raritan Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. 8:15 a.m. (732) 247-3038.

Congregation Ahavas Achim. Michtav M’Eliyahu with Rabbi Bryan Kinzbrunner. 216 South First Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. 9:30 a.m. (732) 247-0532.

Mussar-Nefesh Hachayim with Dr. Presby. 467 Lincoln Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. 2:30 p.m. (an hour later in summer)

Prophets-Yirmiyahu with Dr. Presby. 467 Lincoln Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. 3 p.m. (an hour later in summer)

Congregation Ohr Torah. Talmud-Chulin with Rabbi Luban. 48 Edgemount Rd., EDISON. Before Mincha. (732) 777-6840.

Congregation Ahavas Yisrael. Talmud-Daf Yomi. 1587 Rte. 27, EDISON. Before Mincha.

Congregation Etz Ahaim. Parashah of the Week/Weekly Torah Portion with Rabbi Bassous. 230 Denison St., HIGHLAND PARK. 45 min. before Mincha. (732) 247-3839.

Congregation Ahavas Achim. Parsha of the Week. 216 South First Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. 20 min. before Mincha. (732) 247-0532.

Temple Shalom. Torah study, 5 Ayrmont Lane, ABERDEEN. 9:15 a.m.

Saturday Nights

Congregation Ahavas Achim. TCN with Rabbi Reisman (simulcast). 216 South First Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. 7:30 p.m. (time varies). (732) 247-0532.

Sundays

Congregation Ahavas Achim. Advanced Talmud and Advanced Bagels with Rabbi Miodownik. 216 South First Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. 8:45 a.m. (732) 247-0532.

Congregation Agudath Israel. Talmud-Berochot with Rabbi Posen. 1131 Raritan Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. 9 a.m. (732) 819-0333.

Congregation Ohav Emeth. Talmud-Megillah with Rabbi Botnick. 415 Raritan Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. 9 a.m. (732) 247-3038.

Congregation Etz Ahaim. Jewish Philosophy for Women with Rabbi Bassous. 230 Denison St., HIGHLAND PARK. 10 a.m. (732) 247-3839.

Congregation Agudath Israel. Navi for Women with Rebbitzen Eichenstein.1131 Raritan Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. 10 a.m. Aviva Siegel: (732) 572-4408.

Congregation Etz Ahaim. Laws of Shabbat with Rabbi Bassous. 230 Denison St., HIGHLAND PARK. 5 p.m. (732) 247-3839.

Congregation Ohav Emeth. Talmud-Shabbat with Rabbi Klughaupt. 415 Raritan Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. 8 p.m. (732) 247-3038.

BULLETINS

Jewish Family and Vocational Services of Southern Middlesex County is forming a bereavement group in their Monroe office. Meetings are designed for those who have lost a spouse or significant other who would benefit by sharing their experiences and feelings with others. For more information, contact JoAnn Cohen: (609) 395-7979.

Jewish Family & Children's Service of Greater Mercer County is sponsoring a caregiver support group that will meet the third Thursday of each month until September 20th, 2007. Meetings are designed for those caring for an aging parent, spouse, relative, or friend. They will be held at Acorn Glen, 775 Mt. Lucas Rd., PRINCETON. For more information: Beth or Julie: (609) 987-8100.

VOLUNTEERS

Bikur Cholim of Raritan Valley is seeking volunteers to cisit residents in local nursing homes and/or to visit the homebound. For more information, contant Tammy Nussbaum at (732) 777-0193.

Jewish Family and Vocational Service of Middlesex County offers bereavement groups in Monroe Township and Edison. Meetings are designed for those who have lost a spouse or significant other. Call Ariella for additional information at (732) 777-1940.

Jewish Family and Vocational Service of Middlesex County seeks donations of nonperishable kosher food for its food pantry. Tuna, pasta, tomato sauce, canned fruit and vegetables, peanut butter, and jelly are especially needed. Please contact Ariella at (732) 777-1940.

Jewish Family and Vocational Service of Middlesex County, with offices in Monroe Township and Edison, offers a number of volunteer opportunities. Programs looking for volunteers include, but are not limited to: Kosher Meals on Wheels, Friendly Visitors, Elderday Cares programs, Breakfast Club hosts and drivers, and teaching English as a second language and basic computer skills. Contact Joanne Bartosik at (732) 777-1940

MONROE TOWNSHIP. The Monroe Township Chapter of Hadassah is looking for volunteers to help with its Shake-A-Can campaign, which will take place from August until November. Volunteers are needed to "Shake-A-Can" and for telephone squads. All proceeds go to cancer research. Call Anita B. (609) 395-7535 for more information or if you would like to volunteer.