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Friday, Aug. 7,

United Synagogue of Hoboken. Shabbat In The Park. Outdoor Kabbalat Shabbat. You bring a kosher or vegetarian meal, we supply the challah and grape juice. Church Square Park, HOBOKEN. Starts at sunset.

Thursday, Aug. 6

YM-YWHA of Union County. Trip to Buck County Playhouse in New Hope to see "A Chorus Line." Spend the morning in New Hope and have a box lunch along the Delaware. Tour the town and then enjoy a musical. 501 Green Lane, UNION. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.Transportation, box lunch, a show, and a day in New Hope is being offered for $40 to members and $50 to non-members. For information and reservations please call Susan at (908) 289-8112.

Sunday, Aug. 9

Rimon Center for Jewish Learning. Diana Tsaliovich, a member of the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra, formerly the first violinist with the Finnish National Opera, will perform, accompanied on the piano by Andrew Sun, a graduate from West Windsor High School. Andrew has performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the famed Tanglewood Festival in Lenox, Mass. 483 Dutch Neck Rd., EAST WINDSOR. 5 p.m. Information, (609) 918-9750 or info@rimoncenter.org.

Monday, Aug. 10

Monroe Chapter of Hadassah. Meeting and welcome. Wayne Hamilton, business administrator of Monroe, will apprise members about the community and proposed future plans. Refreshments. Concordia Congregation, MONROE. 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 11

Sons of Israel. Community event will include hats by Hedy's hat rack, Pazazz handbags and accessories. 33 Gordons Corner Rd., MANALAPAN. 7 p.m. Contact: (732) 446-3000. Jewish Intellectual/Social Salon. Topic TBD but sure to be compelling. CASE Museum, 80 Grand Street near corner of Washington, JERSEY CITY. 7:30-9 p.m. Raylie@HudsonJewish.org.

Wednesday, Aug. 12

East Brunswick Hadassah. String 'Em Up, an evening of bead and crystal jewelry making led by Carol. East Brunswick Jewish Center, Ryders Ln., EAST BRUNSWICK. 7:30 p.m. $18 plus the cost of beads. Information, Carol at wecruisecelebrity@yahoo.com.

Jewish Federation of Greater Middlesex County. Vanguard 2010, celebrating generous donors who contribute a minimum of $5,000 to the 2010 annual campaign. Program: "Jewish Philanthropists Telling Jokes." Monte and Linda Block, 7 Leighton Ct., EAST BRUNSWICK. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Information, Meryl Harris, mharris@jf-gmc.org.

Congregation B'nai Israel. "Summer Shorts," a series of award-winning short films. Wear your shorts or sundress and join us for The Search for Bene Israel, My Olympic Summer, Song of Solomon, and The Tribe. 171 Ridge Rd., RUMSON. 7 p.m. $8. RSVP by Aug. 5 to RSVP@cbirumson.org.

National Jewish Outreach Program. Read Hebrew America. Join Young Israel of Aberdeen for a free course in reading Hebrew in only five weekly sessions: Wednesdays Aug. 12, Aug. 19, Aug. 26, Sept. 2, Sept. 9. Taught by Rabbi Chaim Lobel. 479 Lloyd Rd., ABERDEEN. 8 p.m. Information, (732) 583-6262, ext. 5, or rabbi@yiaberdeen.com.

HudsonJewish. Informal bike riding group. The group will meet Wednesday evenings at the Korean War Veterans memorial at the south end of Washington Street in downtown JERSEY CITY. The ride will finish with a beer at Zeppelin Hall beer garden. Assemble at 6:30 p.m. and depart at 6:40 p.m. Information, Susan Farenci at sfarenci@gmail.com.

The Barron Arts Center. Readings by Laurie Granieri and Tammy Paolino. Granieri is a reporter and columnist at the Home News Tribune and Courier News. Her nonfiction work has appeared on National Public Radio. Paolino is an award-winning poet and newspaper journalist. 582 Rahway Ave. WOODBRIDGE. 8 p.m. Free. Information, (732) 634-0413 or www.poetswednesday.cjb.net.

Jewish National Fund. "Making the Golden Years Golden" with Dr. Eva Mor. Geriatrics expert and author teaches how to prepare for medical, legal, residential, and quality-of-life issues of aging Americans. Also Matt Bernstein, JNF director of planned giving. Forsgate Country Club, 375 Forsgate Drive, MONROE. Free. Coffee and cake served. 10-11 a.m. RSVP to Lynn Norton Robins at LNortonRobins@JNF.org or (215) 832-0690. Register online at jnf.org/mor.

Thursday, Aug. 13

East Brunswick Hadassah. String 'Em Up. Enjoy an evening of bead and crystal jewelry making led by Carol Goldberg. East Brunswick Jewish Center, EAST BRUNSWICK. 7:30 p.m. Cost, $18. Send checks to Carol Goldberg, 31 Beacon Hill Dr., East Brunswick 08816.

Friday, Aug. 14

Chabad Jewish Center of Monroe. Shabbat under the Stars. Entertainment, great food, and Jewish unity. 261 Gravel Hill Rd., MONROE. Services at 6:30 p.m. Dinner and lecture at 7 p.m. $25. Sponsorship: $180. Families with children contact Chanie for pricing. RSVP required, (732) 656-1616 or chaniezak@aol.com.

Beth El Synagogue. Shabbat Under the Stars and Open house. Meet and greet reception; congregational dairy dinner, including a sundae bar, follows services. 50 Maple Stream Rd., EAST WINDSOR. 5:30 p.m. $13 per adult and $8 per child 12 years of age and under (3 and under, free). RSVP by Aug. 5, (609) 443-4454. Temple Beth Tikvah. Shabbat Under the Stars and Picnic. Service will be held outdoors on the temple lawn, followed by a picnic gathering. Prospective members are welcome. All attendees should bring a picnic-style dinner, a blanket, and a folding chair. Temple Beth Tikvah will provide dessert. In case of rain, services and the picnic will be held indoors. 950 Preakness Ave., WAYNE. 6 p.m. No fee. Information, Janice Paul, (973) 694-1616 or tbtmembers@aol.com.

Temple Emanu-El. Shabbat in the Park. Enjoy Shabbat under the stars in Bayonne. Musical Kabbalat Shabbat service led by David Frankel, followed by evening services and supper. All are welcome. Hudson County Park, 37th St. and Kennedy Blvd., BAYONNE. 6 p.m. $20 adults, $10 children under 13. Please RSVP by Aug. 10 to Temple Emanu-El at (201) 436-4499.

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, N.J. 08831. Information, Doris, (609) 655-0622 or Carl (609) 409-0808. Entire proceeds will be donated to disabled Israeli war veterans.

Tuesday, Aug. 25

Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple. Pirke Avot Study with Rabbi Miller. Rabbi Miller will lead studies and discussion of texts from Pirke Avot (Ethics of Fathers). This collection of rabbinic literature will challenge, inspire and encourage us to examine the meaning of our lives. 22 Livingston Ave., NEW BRUNSWICK.

Thursday, Aug. 27

Monroe Township Hadassah. Gala Fashion Show and Dessert Party. Sponsored by Bon Worth Sportswear. Cranbury Care Center, Applegarth Road, MONROE. 1:30 p.m. $10 donation to benefit Hadassah Medical Organization. Seating is limited. Members only. Please make a reservation with Carol at (609) 860-1683 or Anita P. at (609) 860-1609.

Friday, Aug. 28

Chabad House of Holmdel and Colts Neck. Shabbat of Unity. As the Jewish New year is about to begin, and people desire to have a greater appreciation of the High Holiday period and its significance, Chabad House offers a complete Shabbaton experience with traditional delicious Shabbat foods and a featured speaker. Colts Neck Inn, 6 Route 537 west, COLTS NECK. 6:45 p.m. $25/person and $10/child. Information, Rabbi Ephi Carlebach, (732) 685-8028 or www.chabadholmdel.com.

Sunday, Aug. 30

Temple Beth Or. Open house "Fun Sunday." Temple Beth Or is a warm Conservative congregation welcoming the community to an afternoon of barbecue, games, relay races, treasure hunting, and more. 200 Van Zile Rd., BRICK. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Contact: (732) 458-4700.

Wednesday, Sept. 2

Jewish Congregation of Concordia. "Preparing for the holidays: The Art of Forgiveness," presented by psychotherapists Dr. William Weiner and Dr. Marcella Bakur Weiner. Perrineville and Prospect Plains Rds., CONCORDIA. 7:30 p.m. Contact: (609) 395-1952.

Wednesday, Sept. 9

The Barron Arts Center. Reading by Anna Evans, a former president of the Burlington County Poets, and a founder member of Quick And Dirty Poets. 582 Rahway Ave., WOODBRIDGE. 8 p.m. Free. Information, (732) 634-0413 or www.poetswednesday.cjb.net.

Thursday, Sept. 10

B'nai Shalom. ParnasaFest. A networking event that brings together recruiters, hiring managers and individuals from various career fields to schmooze and mingle with attendees. This is not a job fair, but a Jewish community networking opportunity for people to help one another, share information, and create positive exchanges. No resumes are required. The dress code is business casual. B'nai Shalom Congregation, Fern Rd. and Old Stage Rd., EAST BRUNSWICK. Information, Lisa Fiore, (732) 777-1940, ext 1124. To register, visit: http://www.parnasafest.org/cities/new-jersey/.

Saturday, Sept. 12

Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple. Tzedakah as a means of repentance. Join Rabbi Miller, Rabbi Epstein, Cantor Ott, Adriann Sax, Lee Livingston, Judith Brugis, Marc Rothstein, and Helene Goldberg to discuss tzedakah as a means of repentance. 22 Livingston Ave., NEW BRUNSWICK. 8:30 p.m., no cost and open to the public. Information, (732) 545-6484.

Sunday, Sept. 13

String of Pearls. Open house. String of Pearls is a Reconstructionist congregation of more than 50 households in the Princeton area. Route 206 and Cherry Hill Rd., PRINCETON. 4-6 p.m. Contact: (609) 430-0025 or info@stringofpearlsweb.org.

Congregation B'nai Israel Hazak. 7th season opening program featuring "Jeff and Joanna." Enjoy music and entertainment, followed by Elaine and David's September dessert. Campers, wear your Hazak t-shirts and designer jewelry. 1488 Old Freehold Rd., TOMS RIVER. Hazak members: free. Non-members: $10. 1 p.m. Contact: (732) 349-1244.

Manchester Hadassah. Visit to the Greek Synagogue. Kefilla Kedosha Janina is a Romanian synagogue in CHINATOWN on the east side of N.Y.C. $65 per person, all inclusive. To reserve a space, contact Shirley Spilke, (732) 657-8588, or Jackie Annunziato, (732) 408-9706.

Raritan Valley Chapter of Hadassah. Chug Ivrit (Hebrew Club), meeting for intermediate to advanced Hebrew speakers to chat, read a short Hebrew story and article, and do a Hebrew crossword puzzle. Private HIGHLAND PARK area home. 11 a.m. For location and more information, contact Rachel Weintraub at (732) 819-9298 or rachel@weintraubworld.net.

I.L. Peretz Community Jewish School. Open House. K-7 school on Sunday mornings. Instruction in Hebrew, culture, social justice, song, and dance. An inclusive, diverse community for adults and teens. Rutgers Prep, 1345 Easton Ave., SOMERSET. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Information, (732) 545-9691 or www.ilperetz.org.

Monday, Sept. 14

Monroe Twp. Chapter of Hadassah. Screening of "Visions of Israel," a visual view of Israel, narrated by Itzhak Perlman. Please join us and bring a prospective member. Refreshments will be served. Concordia Congregation, MONROE. 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 18

Temple Micah. Rosh Hashanah services. Rosh Hashana evening services begin at 8 p.m. on Friday followed by a congregational Oneg Shabbat. Morning services begin at 10 a.m. Sept. 19. Family Service for parents and children of all ages will be held at 1 p.m. Temple Micah holds services at the Presbyterian Church of Lawrenceville, 2688 Main St. (Route 206), LAWRENCEVILLE. Infomration, www.Temple-Micah.org or (609) 921-1128.

Sunday, Sept. 27

Temple Micah. Yom Kippur services. Kol Nidre services begin at 8 p.m on Sunday. Morning services begin at 10 a.m. Sept. 28, followed by a Memorial (Yiskor) service at 12:30 p.m. Between services an informal discussion group will be held beginning at 3 p.m. Family services begin at 4:15 p.m. and concluding services (followed by break fast) begin at 5:15 p.m. Temple Micah holds services at the Presbyterian Church of Lawrenceville, 2688 Main St. (Route 206), LAWRENCEVILLE. Infomration, www.Temple-Micah.org or (609) 921-1128.

Tuesday, Oct, 6

Manchester Hadassah. Leisure Fair, Canasta Tournament. The rules will be distributed at the tournament and are clearly spelled out. This is co-ed, so don't dismiss your partners. $6. Information, sign-up: Jackie Annunziata, (732) 408-9706.

Sunday, Oct. 25

Monroe Twp. Chapter of Hadassah. Progressive Dinner. $25 per person. Reservations, Maxine at (609) 395-8757.