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Jewish Family and Vocational Services of Southern Middlesex County is forming a bereavement group in their Monroe office, designed for those who have lost a spouse or significant other who would benefit by sharing their experiences and feelings with others. 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 Sept. 20, for those caring for an aging parent, spouse, relative, or friend. Held at Acorn Glen, 775 Mt. Lucas Rd., PRINCETON. Beth or Julie: (609) 987-8100.

Long Valley Junior Women's Club is offering a new program, Adult Night Enrichment Workshop. Classes available this fall include healthy organic cooking, introduction to computers, managing finances, successful scrap booking and photo organization, entertaining with style, beginner needlepoint, introduction to sewing, introduction to photography, beginner self-defense, beginner yoga, and beginner jewelry making classes. Classes begin Oct. 8; register by mail Sept. 1-15. Cost is $150 per class plus a materials fee, if applicable. Call, (908) 850-0022 ext. 5.

Saturday, Sept. 1

Jewish Congregation of Concordia/Monroe Twp. Shabbat Services honoring Judith Schneider, 1600 Perrineville Rd., MONROE. 9 a.m. (609) 395-1952.

Sunday, Sept. 2

Jewish Learning Center Community Synagogue. Ask the Rabbi with Rabbi Chaim Veshnefsky. 138 Pine Brook Road, MANALAPAN. 8:00 pm (732) 683-0244.

Monday, Sept. 3

Jewish Learning Center Community Synagogue. Jewish Law — Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Sukkot with Rabbi Chaim Veshnefsky, 138 Pine Brook Road, MANALAPAN. 8:30 pm, (732) 683-0244.

Tuesday, Sept. 4

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.

Congregation Brothers of Israel. Synagogue Choir meeting, 530 Washington Crossing Rd., NEWTON, PA. 7:30 p.m. (215) 579-2200.

Jewish Learning Center Community Synagogue. Jewish Law — Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Sukkot with Rabbi Chaim Veshnefsky, 138 Pine Brook Road, MANALAPAN. 8:30 pm, (732) 683-0244.

Wednesday, Sept. 5

Beth El Synagogue. Hat Show and Sale in conjunction with Missy's Millinery, 50 Maple Stream Rd., EAST WINDSOR. 7 p.m. Free and open to the public. Deborah: (609) 529-3638.

Jewish Learning Center Community Synagogue. Jewish Law — Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Sukkot with Rabbi Chaim Veshnefsky, 138 Pine Brook Road, MANALAPAN. 8:30 pm, (732) 683-0244.


Thursday, Sept. 6

Congregation Brothers of Israel. Executive Committee meeting, 530 Washington Crossing Rd., NEWTON, PA. 7:30 p.m. (215) 579-2200.

Jewish Learning Center Community Synagogue. Lessons for Living (on the weekly Torah portion) with Rabbi Chaim Veshnefsky, 138 Pine Brook Road, MANALAPAN. 8:00 pm (732) 683-0244.

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., METUCHEN. 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.

Congregation Brothers of Israel. Special program and Selichot Service, 530 Washington Crossing Rd., NEWTON, PA. 9 p.m. Free and open to the public. (215) 579-2200.

Jewish Congregation of Concordia/Monroe Twp. Special Service with 9/11 Observance, 1600 Perrineville Rd., MONROE. 9 a.m. (609) 395-1952.

Jewish Congregation of Concordia/Monroe Twp. Selichot Service with film and refreshments, 1600 Perrineville Rd., MONROE. 8 p.m. (609) 395-1952.

Marlboro Jewish Center. Selichot services with story, study, & song, 46 Topanemus Rd., MARLBORO. 7:15 p.m., 10 p.m. starts selichot. $5/person for light dairy dinner. RSVP by Aug. 31 to (732) 536-2300.

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., METUCHEN. 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.

Temple Emanu-El. Selichot Service with Neshama Carlebach and Chavurat Kol Haneshama, 100 James St., EDISON. 8:30 p.m. Lee: (732) 369-3270.

Temple Sha'arey Shalom. Opening day of the creative K-3 Shabbat morning program, 89 So. Springfield Ave., SPRINGFIELD. 9 a.m. (973) 379-5387.

Sunday, Sept. 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 Beth Israel. Sports Card and Collectible show with a member of the NJ Nets, 18 Shalom Way, SCOTCH PLAINS. 1 p.m. $3/adults, $2/children under 12. Davida: (908) 889-1830.

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

Hazamir New Brunswick. Start of the High School Choir, 222 Livingston Ave., NEW BRUNSWICK. 12:30 p.m. Open to all teens in grades 8 through 12. Cantor Ott: (6732) 406-1371.

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.

Jewish Congregation of Concordia/Monroe Twp. "Kevar Avod" service for those unable to visit graves of loved ones, 1600 Perrineville Rd., MONROE. 9 a.m. (609) 395-1952.

Jewish Family and Children's Service of Greater Mercer County. "You Need Not Be A Stranger" meet-and-greet, Princeton-Hightstown Rd. & Southfield Rd., WEST WINDSOR. 10 a.m. Free and open to the public. (609) 243-0390.

Jewish Learning Center Community Synagogue. Ask the Rabbi with Rabbi Chaim Veshnefsky. 138 Pine Brook Road, MANALAPAN. 8:00 pm (732) 683-0244.

Roselle-Cranford Chapter of Hadassah. Annual membership brunch with comedy by Scott Krieger at Temple Beth-El Mekor Chayim, 338 Walnut Ave., CRANFORD. 10 a.m. Open to all new and prospective members. Edythe: (908) 276-2845.

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 required: (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, Sept. 10

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

Jewish Learning Center Community Synagogue. Jewish Law — Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Sukkot with Rabbi Chaim Veshnefsky, 138 Pine Brook Road, MANALAPAN. 8:30 pm, (732) 683-0244.

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.

Temple Sha'arey Shalom. Opening day of Sha'arey Shalom's preschool, 78 So. Springfield Ave., SPRINGFIELD. 9 a.m. Some spots still available. Nina: (973) 379- 5387.

Tuesday, Sept. 11

Congregation Brothers of Israel. Opening day of the senior's Leisure Club, 530 Washington Crossing Rd., NEWTON, PA. 10:30 a.m. Free and open to all seniors. (215) 579-2200.

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.

Jewish Learning Center Community Synagogue. Jewish Law — Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Sukkot with Rabbi Chaim Veshnefsky, 138 Pine Brook Road, MANALAPAN. 8:30 pm, (732) 683-0244.

Wednesday, Sept. 12

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

Congregation Beth-El. Evening Rosh Hashanah Service, 91 Jefferson Blvd., EDISON. 6:45 p.m. (732) 985-7272.

Congregation Etz Chaim. Evening Rosh Hashanah Services, 11 Cornell Dr., MONROE. 7:30 p.m. (732) 251-1119

Temple Emanu-El. Rosh Hashanah Service, 100 James St., EDISON. 7:30 p.m. Free tickets until Sept. 5. Lee: (732) 369-3270.

Thursday, Sept. 13

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

Congregation Beth-El. Morning Rosh Hashanah Service, 91 Jefferson Blvd., EDISON. 9 a.m. (732) 985-7272.

Congregation Beth-El. Tashlich at the John Marshall School yard, Suttons Ln., EDISON. 5:45 p.m. (732) 985-7272.

Congregation Etz Chaim. Rosh Hashanah Morning Services, 11 Cornell Dr., MONROE. 9:30 a.m., Tashlich at 1 p.m. (732) 251-1119.

Temple Emanu-El. Rosh Hashanah Service, 100 James St., EDISON. Free tickets until Sept. 5. 10 a.m. Lee: (732) 369-3270.

Friday, Sept. 14

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

Congregation Beth-El. Morning Rosh Hashanah Service, 91 Jefferson Blvd., EDISON. 9 a.m. (732) 985-7272

Congregation Beth-El. Shabbat Shuvah services, 91 Jefferson Blvd., EDISON. 7:30 p.m. (732) 985-7272.

Congregation Etz Chaim. Rosh Hashanah Morning Services, 11 Cornell Dr., MONROE. 9:30 a.m., children's service at 1 p.m. (732) 251-1119

Saturday, Sept. 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.

Congregation Beth-El. Shabbat Shuvah services, 91 Jefferson Blvd., EDISON. 9:30 a.m. (732) 985-7272.

Sunday, Sept. 16

ACTT. Change The Way You Daven with Rabbi Pinchos Jung, 216 South 1st Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. 2:15 p.m. with Mincha before at 1:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. For more info: www.actt613.org/2.html.

Monday, Sept. 17

Jewish Learning Center Community Synagogue. Jewish Law — Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Sukkot with Rabbi Chaim Veshnefsky, 138 Pine Brook Road, MANALAPAN. 8:30 pm, (732) 683-0244.

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, Sept. 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.

Jewish Learning Center Community Synagogue. Jewish Law — Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Sukkot with Rabbi Chaim Veshnefsky, 138 Pine Brook Road, MANALAPAN. 8:30 pm, (732) 683-0244.

Metuchen Edison Interfaith Clergy Association. First meeting at the St. Francis Cathedral Parish Center, 32 Elm Ave., METUCHEN. 12:30 p.m. Open to clergy members interested in joining. Rabbi Rosenberg: (732) 985-7272.

Wednesday, Sept. 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.

Jewish Learning Center Community Synagogue. Jewish Law — Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Sukkot with Rabbi Chaim Veshnefsky, 138 Pine Brook Road, MANALAPAN. 8:30 pm, (732) 683-0244.

Rutgers Bildner Center. "Secularism in Traditional Jewish Culture" lecture by David Biale, 100 George St., NEW BRUNSWICK. 7:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. RSVP by Sept 10: (732) 932-2033.

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.

Thursday, Sept. 20

Jewish Learning Center Community Synagogue. Lessons for Living (on the weekly Torah portion) with Rabbi Chaim Veshnefsky, 138 Pine Brook Road, MANALAPAN. 8:00 p.m. (732) 683-0244.

Friday, Sept. 21

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

Congregation Beth-El. Kol Nidre services, 91 Jefferson Blvd., EDISON. 6:45 p.m. (732) 985-7272.

Congregation Etz Chaim. Kol Nidre services, 11 Cornell Dr., MONROE. 7 p.m. (732) 251-1119

Temple Emanu-El. Kol Nidre Service, 100 James St., EDISON. 8 p.m. Free tickets until Sept. 5. Lee: (732) 369-3270.

Saturday, Sept. 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. Open to the public. (732) 316-7600.

Congregation Beth-El. Yom Kippur and Yizkor services, 91 Jefferson Blvd., EDISON. 9 a.m. (732) 985-7272.

Congregation Etz Chaim. Yom Kippur Services, 11 Cornell Dr., MONROE. 9:30 a.m. Yizkor at 1 p.m., children's service at 2:30 p.m., afternoon services 4:30 p.m. Neilah at 6 p.m., Havdalah at sundown. (732) 251-1119.

Temple Emanu-El. Yom Kippur Service, 100 James St., EDISON. Free tickets until Sept. 5. Lee: (732) 369-3270.

Monday, Sept. 24

Jewish Learning Center Community Synagogue. Jewish Law — Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Sukkot with Rabbi Chaim Veshnefsky, 138 Pine Brook Road, MANALAPAN. 8:30 pm, (732) 683-0244.

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, Sept. 25

Congregation B'nai Tikvah. Fifty Plus group meeting featuring a speaker on identity theft, 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.

Jewish Learning Center Community Synagogue. Jewish Law — Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Sukkot with Rabbi Chaim Veshnefsky, 138 Pine Brook Road, MANALAPAN. 8:30 pm, (732) 683-0244.

Wednesday, Sept. 26

Congregation Beth-El. Erev Sukkot Service, 91 Jefferson Blvd., EDISON. 7:30 p.m. (732) 985-7272.

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

Temple Sha'arey Shalom. Sukkot Ice Cream Social with the Brotherhood followed by Erev Sukkot services, 78 So. Springfield Ave., SPRINGFIELD. 6:15 p.m. (973) 379-5387.

Thursday, Sept. 27

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

Friday, September 28

Congregation Beth-El. Friday Night Sukkot Services, 91 Jefferson Blvd., EDISON. 7:30 p.m. (732) 985-7272. Temple Emanu-El. Shabbat Alive! Service, 100 James St., EDISON. 7 p.m. Lee: (732) 369-3270.

Saturday, Sept. 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.

Temple Sha'arey Shalom. Havdalah and Sukkot Concert with Rick Recht, 78 So. Springfield Ave., SPRINGFIELD. 7 p.m. Call the Temple for tickets: (973) 379-5387.

Sunday, Sept. 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.

Jewish Congregation of Concordia/Monroe Twp. Ribbon cutting ceremony to dedicate the new Biblical Garden, 1600 Perrineville Rd., MONROE. 1 p.m. (609) 395-1952.

Jewish Congregation of Concordia/Monroe Twp. General Membership Meeting, 1600 Perrineville Rd., MONROE. 2 p.m. (609) 395-1952.

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., METUCHEN. 9 a.m. Bruce: (732) 906-1922.

Temple Emanu-El. "Pizza In The Hut," 100 James St., EDISON. (732) 549-4442.

Temple Sha'arey Shalom. Preschool's Annual Character Breakfast, 78 So. Springfield Ave., SPRINGFIELD. 10 a.m. RSVP to the Temple Office: (973) 379- 5387.

Tuesday, Oct. 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.

Wednesday, Oct. 3

Congregation Beth-El. Shemini Atzeret services, 91 Jefferson Blvd., EDISON. 7:30 p.m. (732) 985-7272.

Thursday, Oct. 4

Congregation Beth-El. Simhat Torah services, 91 Jefferson Blvd., EDISON. 7:30 p.m. (732) 985-7272.

Friday, Oct. 5

Jewish Congregation of Concordia/Monroe Twp. Simcha Torah Service and honors to Harrier Sudran, Carl Lustbader, and Sam Katz, 1600 Perrineville Rd., MONROE. 9 a.m. (609) 395-1952.

Sunday, Oct. 7

B'nai B'rith Ketubah Married Couples Unit (40+). Dinner at the Ria-Mar Restaurant, 25 Whitehead Ave., SOUTH RIVER. 5:30 p.m. Bill with be split evenly among participants. RSVP to Elaine by Oct. 5: (908) 232-0062.

Tuesday, Oct. 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, Oct. 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, Oct. 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, Oct. 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, Oct. 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.

Saturday, Oct. 20

Beth El Synagogue. Hawaiian night featuring "Sting Ray" Elvis performing his farewell Aloha! tour, Hawaiian dress and cuisine, 50 Maple Stream Rd., EAST WINDSOR. 7:45 p.m. $45/person. (609) 443-4454.

Sunday, Oct. 21

Solomon Schechter Academy of Ocean and Monmouth Counties. Fall concert with Joshua Nelson and the Kosher Gospel Singers at Temple Beth Shalom, 108 Freehold Rd., MANALAPAN. 3 p.m. $36/adults, $18/seniors, $10/students, 5 and under are free. $5 additional at the door. (732) 370-1767.

Monday, Oct. 22

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

Thursday, Oct. 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.

Wednesday, Oct. 31

Jewish Congregation of Concordia/Monroe Twp. Five-day bus trip to Whitwell, Tenn. to see the Paperclip Museum. For more information, call (609) 395-1952.

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.

Jewish Learning Center Community Synagogue. Daf Yomi with Rabbi Chaim Veshnefsky. 138 Pine Brook Road, MANALAPAN. 9:15 pm (732) 683-0244.

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.

Jewish Learning Center Community Synagogue. Daf Yomi with Rabbi Chaim Veshnefsky. 138 Pine Brook Road, MANALAPAN. 9:15 pm (732) 683-0244.

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.

Jewish Learning Center Community Synagogue. Daf Yomi with Rabbi Chaim Veshnefsky. 138 Pine Brook Road, MANALAPAN. 9:15 pm (732) 683-0244.

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.

Jewish Learning Center Community Synagogue. Daf Yomi with Rabbi Chaim Veshnefsky. 138 Pine Brook Road, MANALAPAN. 9:15 pm (732) 683-0244.

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.

Jewish Learning Center Community Synagogue. Daf Yomi with Rabbi Chaim Veshnefsky. 138 Pine Brook Road, MANALAPAN. 9:15 pm (732) 683-0244.

VOLUNTEERS

Bikur Cholim of Raritan Valley is seeking volunteers to visit 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 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 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 . The Monroe 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.