Jewish Family and Children's Service of Greater Mercer County: "Stress Management for Caregivers and Friends" with Julie Feibush, MPA, at the Meadow Lakes Community, EAST WINDSOR. 10:30 a.m. Free. Reservation req'd: Linda: (609) 987-8100.

Monroe Twp. Hadassah. Afternoon Tea and Fashion Show at the Brandywine Governor's Crossing, 45 LaSatta Ave., MANALAPAN. $10. Reservations for members only. Carol: (609) 860-1683.

Saturday, August 11

Congregation Ahavas Achim. Young couples minyan with special kiddush after, 216 South 1st Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. 9 a.m. Srulee: (732) 296-0960.

Sunday, August 12

Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple. Annual Rummage Sale, 222 Livingston Ave., NEW BRUNSWICK. 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. (732) 545-6484.

Monroe Township Holocaust Survivors. Annual Gala Star Studded Show with Mike Burstyn, Dick Capri, and "Destiny" with Tony and Donna; at the Maracso Performing Arts Center at Monroe Township High School, MONROE. 7 p.m. Auditorium seats/$33, front chairs/$38. Proceeds go to Disabled Israeli War Veterans. Doris: (609) 655-0622, Carl: (609) 409-0808.

Temple Sha'arey Shalom. Annual rummage sale, 78 So. Springfield Ave., SPRINGFIELD. 10 a.m.- 3 p.m., 5 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. For more info: (973) 379-5387.

Monday, August 13

Brandeis University Nat'l Women's Committee- Middlesex Chapter. Fascinating presentation about the life of Benjamin Franklin by Mark Skousen, Ph.D., at the East Brunswick Library, Ryders Ln., EAST BRUNSWICK. 1 p.m. For more info: Beverly: (732) 257-4380.

Bris Avrohom of Old Bridge. Glass painting- decorating a honey dish for Rosh Hashana, 770 Madison Gardens, OLD BRIDGE. 7:30 p.m. Free and open to all women. (732) 316-7600.

Jewish Historical Society of Central Jersey. Philip Cantor discusses "Diplomatic Heroes of the Holocaust," 11 Cornell Dr., MONROE TOWNSHIP. 10 a.m. (732) 249-4894.

Monroe Twp. Hadassah. Chapter meeting at Concordia Congregation with guest Barbara Fleischer, MONROE. 7:30 p.m. Thelma: (609) 655-8466.

Tuesday, August 14

Congregation B'nai Tikvah. Men's Basketball, 1001 Finnegans Ln., NORTH BRUNSWICK. 8 p.m. (732) 297-0696.

Jewish Family and Vocational Service of Middlesex County. Israeli dancing at the Jewish Congregation of Concordia, Concordia Shopping Ctr., MONROE TOWNSHIP. 1 p.m. $5/person. RSVP req'd: Ariella: (609) 395-7979.

Wednesday, August 15

Congregation Beth Israel. Ice Cream Social Open House for Prospective Members, 18 Shalom Way, SCOTCH PLAINS. 7 p.m. Free and open to the public. to RSVP or for more info: (908) 889-1830.

JCC of Central NJ. Adult Summer Program: "Remembering Mel" musical tribute to Mel Torme, 1391 Martine Ave., SCOTCH PLAINS. 10:30 a.m. $23/members, $30/community at large. Nan: (908) 889-8800 ext. 207.

Jewish Historical Society of Central Jersey. "A Caribbean Jumbalaya" with Ruth Marcus Patt, 222 Livingston Ave., NEW BRUNSWICK. 10:30 a.m. (732) 249-4894.

Thursday, August 16

East Brunswick Hadassah. Event at Party Hut ceramics studio,491 Manalapan Rd., SPOTSWOOD. $18, includes materials and refreshments. Proceeds go to Hadassah College in Jerusalem. RSVP to Frances: (732) 238-9246.

Friday, August 17

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

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.

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.

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, 70 Route 516, OLD BRIDGE. 10 a.m. Free and open to the public. (732) 257-1523.

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

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.

Saturday, Sept. 8

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.

Tuesday, 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.

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.

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 Mrecer 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.

NCSY:

Latte & Learning is a free weekly program open to all Jewish Teens

There's a new summer schedule, so call the NCSY office at (201) 862-0250 for all the summer dates!

Manalapan - Route 9  North and Taylors Mills Rd. Starbucks - Tuesdays @ 7:30 p.m.

Teaneck - Barnes and Noble Starbucks at the Riverside Square Mall, Rt 4. West. Wednesday nights @ 7 p.m.

In Highland Park/Edison, the very successful Mishmar program is back! Come join NCSY for dinner and to hear a community Rabbi speak at Congregation Ohr Torah, 48  Edgemont Rd., Edison. Every Thursday @ 7:30 p.m. through August 16th. For more information, call Avi at (732) 718-4786 or Sarah at (908) 720-4586.

August 6

Professional and Business Singles Network. Mohawk house After Work Social, 3 Sparta Junction, SPARTA. 5:30 p.m. $12. 1-(888) 348-5544.

August 7

Professional and Business Singles Network. Salsa dance instruction with instructor Leslie Brown and Latin Dance Party, 729 South Main St., MANVILLE. 6:45 p.m. $15/dance and instruction, $12/dance only. 1-(888) 348-5544.

August 11

Professional and Business Singles Network (30-40, 45+). Speed Dating at Volla Ristorante, 2275 Kuser Rd., HAMILTON. 5:30 p.m. Followed by dancing. $55 prepaid reservation req'd. 1 (888) 348-5544.

August 12

Professional and Business Singles Network. Afternoon sail on the Delaware River, Aquarium Drive, CAMDEN. 2:30 p.m. $75, prepaid reservation req'd. 1-(888) 348-5544.

August 13

Professional and Business Singles Network (20-40). Acqua Ristorante After Work Social, 777 Route 202, BRIDGEWATER. 6 p.m. $25. 1-(888) 348-5544.

August 19

Circle of Single Jewish Friends (49+). Meet and Eat Lunch at Bertucci’s Italian Restaurant, Route 1 North & 899 St. George’s Ave., WOODBRIDGE. 12 p.m. Cost of meal/tip plus $3. RSVP to Roberta: (908) 668-8450.

September 15

Mercer Bucks Jewish Singles (38-60). Richie Havens concert at Grounds for Sculpture, HAMILTON. 7:30 for concert, meet at Chez Alice at 5:30 for dinner beforehand. $30, plus dinner cost. For more info or to RSVP: (609) 586-0616 or jewishsinglz@aol.com

Please send singles calendar information no later than one month in advance to news@elipubs.com! We want to hear from you.