Temple Emanu-El. 5 p.m. Menorah Lighting at Woodbridge Town Hall, 1 Main St. Woodbridge.

Chabad. Third night of Chanukah Menorah lighting in Warren. For the 4^th consecutive year, a large 9-foot menorah will stand proudly below the large flag in flag plaza, 61 Mountain Ave., Warren to share the Chanukah message with passersby. At 6 p.m. a special celebration will take place with community representatives and leaders participating. Piping hot latkas and traditional Chanukah gelt will be shared. The whole community is welcome.

The Scotch Plains Menorah Lighting will take place on the Village Green at 7 p.m. For more information please call the Torah Center at (908) 789-5252 or e-mail info@torahcenter.org.

Temple B’nai Shalom Social Action Committee. The Devil Came on Horseback, a film exposing the on-going tragedy in Sudan as seen through the eyes of one American witness, will be shown 7:30 p.m. at the East Brunswick Library, 2 Jean Walling Dr., East Brunswick. Sponsored by Temple B’nai Shalom Social Action Committee and Community on Conscience – NJ. Suggested donation: $5. Money goes to the Solar Cooker Project of Jewish World Watch. For more information, contact leslieklein@comcast.net

Noted Children’s Performer ShirLaLa will celebrate Hanukkah at the JCC of Scotch Plains at 6:30 p.m. A traditional candle lighting will complete the celebration. Everyone is welcome to join us for this festive event. Tickets are $10 per adult and $8 per child. All attendees will receive a goodie bag of Hanukkah treats. For more information, please contact Dana Brenner at (908) 889-8800, ext. 203 or e-mail dbrenner@jccnj.org.

Chabad. Eatontown. Chanukah at Monmouth Mall (Food Court) at 5:30 p.m. featuring ventriloquist John Pizzi (as seen on Late Night with David Letterman, Good Morning America, and The Daily Show). Also featuring the Hillel Yeshiva Choir, Chanukah crafts, and refreshments. Free family event. RSVP (732) 229-2424

Congregation Beth Mordecai. Hanukkah Shabbat Dinner and Services. Minimum donation $10 per person, children 13 and under are free. Services: 6:30 p.m. Dinner: 7:30 p.m. 224 High St., Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 or call (732) 442-2431 (1373) or e-mail info@bethmordecai.org. Celebratory Services, holiday songs, dreidel games and of course, latkes!

Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, 222 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, (732) 545-6484, http://aemt.net. At 7 p.m. Shabbat Le’ladeem, a special Shabbat service for young children Babies through second graders are welcome to join us with their families for a Shabbat service filled with music, stories, prayer, and a special Oneg Shabbat. After this 30-minute program, join us for services in the sanctuary.

Temple Emanu-El. Experience the joy of Shabbat Hallelu, an erev Shabbat service in song at 7:45 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El, Westfield. All are welcome to worship, sing and dance in the aisles with people of all ages. A Kabbalat Shabbat service at 6 p.m. is also offered. Contact: Carolyn Shane, (908) 232-6770 or cshane@tewnj.org.

Temple Emanu-El. Family Chanukah Dinner at 6 p.m. and Family Service at 7 p.m. The cost is $15 for adults; $6.50 for youngsters from 5-14 and is free for children 4 and under. Please call the Temple for reservations at (732) 549-4442 Emanu-El is located at 100 James St., Edison. For information call Lee Liss at (732) 369-3270.

Congregation Beth Israel of Scotch Plains. The Sisterhood Shabbat Family Dinner and Hanukkah Show will be at 6 p.m. Please contact Rachel Scharf at (908) 232-8715 or Claire Bornstein at (908) 789-1215 for more information.

Congregation Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen will hold a family service and Chanukah Dinner. The service starts at 6:30 p.m. followed by the dinner. Cost is $15 per adult, $5 per child under 12, children under 2 are free. For information call (732) 548-2238, ext. 14 or e-mail can2r11@aol.com RSVP by Dec. 2.

Temple Sha’arey Shalom, 78 S. Springfield Ave., Springfield, 6:30 p.m. Tot Shabbat. Children to age 6 and their families are introduced to Shabbat through songs, prayers, puppets, stories, and special surprises. At 8 p.m. Chanukah lighting. Bring your own menorah. Contact Marge Grossbarth or Arlene Newman through the Temple office, (973) 379-5387 for more information and reservations.

Marlboro Jewish Center/Congregation Ohev Shalom. Will hold a Family Service Shabbat Hanukkah Party at 7:30 pm All are invited to this service which includes singing, a Hanukkah Magic Show, chocolate gelt, soofganiyot (donuts), and a Dreidle Tournament with edible prizes.

Chabad. New Brunswick. Shabbat Chanukah at Rutgers University.
Shabbat Meal at 5 p.m. Stories, farbrengens, and l'chaims to follow.
Free student event. RSVP (732) 296-1800.

Or Chadash-The Reform Temple of Hunterdon County, FLEMINGTON. At 5:45 p.m. Tot Shabbat featuring Sammy the Spider¹s First Hanukkah and the Tot Shabbat candle lighting. At 6:15 p.m. dinner with lots of latkes! (rsvp required) At 7:30 p.m. candle lighting followed by Family Services with Shir Chadash, our Or Chadash Community Choir. December birthdays also celebrated. The fourth grades students will lead the congregation in the candle blessings and Maoz Tzur. Please remember to bring your Hanukkah menorahs! Oneg Shabbat immediately following service.

Temple Emanu-El. Temple Emanu-El of WESTFIELD Simchat Shabbat worship service will be held 9-10:15 a.m. Led by a rabbi and a song leader, this twice-a-month service offers an informal, intimate worship experience conducive to adults and families, followed by bagels and coffee. Those who wish are invited to remain after services for Torah study. Contact: Carolyn Shane, (908) 232-6770 or cshane@tewnj.org.

Highland Park Conservative Temple – Congregation Anshe Emeth will revisit a film classic as it screens The Pawnbroker at 8 p.m. The film, which is rated R for adult content and brief nudity, runs 116 minutes and will be shown at the synagogue, 201 South Third Avenue in Highland Park. In the film, Rod Steiger gives an Oscar-nominated performance as the embittered survivor of a Nazi death camp who cannot escape the ghosts of his past. A talk and audience discussion, led Rabbi James S. Diamond, will immediately follow the screening. This film screening and talk are open to the public with a $5 donation suggested, but not required. Additional screenings in the series include James' Journey to Jerusalem on Jan. 5, Only Human Feb. 2, Close to Home on March 1 and Strange Fruit on April 5.

Hadassah Young Women of Raritan Valley is having a Chanukah Party 7 p.m. in Highland Park. This event features food, fun and friends. Learn about "Being Your Own Maccabee." Party is free admission but you can do a mitzvah by donating a gift to a senior instead. To join Hadassah Young Women of Raritan Valley and receive next year’s membership free contact Marnie at (732) 816-4712 or e-mail YWHadassahEvents@yahoo.com

The Union County Torah Center and the Chai Center of Millburn/Short Hills are cosponsoring a "Chanukah on Ice" event at the Union Sports Arena in Union, Route 22W, next to Best Buy, from 6:30-8 p.m. Participants will skate to Jewish music, while watching a spectacular Ice Menorah being lit in the center of the rink. Refreshments will also be served. Cost is $10 per person, including skates. For more information, please call the Torah Center at (908) 789-5252.

Chabad. East Brunswick. Family Festival at Brunswick Square Mall - J.C. Penney Court. 7 p.m. Join for Project iDreidel. Support U.S. troops. Help make Dreidel gift boxes for U.S. armed forces. Make their Chanukah a happy one. Free family event. RSVP (732) 333-3220.

From 7–8:30 p.m. families from the area can meet Princeton Sport Center formerly PRO SKATE USA Ice Arena for the ultimate celebration of Chanukah – "Chanukah On Ice," a unique event with non-stop action and activities for all ages sponsored by Chabad of South Brunswick. The program will begin with the traditional Havdallah Ceremony and continue with open skating where children and adults can ice skate to contemporary Jewish music and classic Chanukah songs. There will be kosher food, including hot latkes, doughnuts and other refreshments. During the skating, a professional ice sculptor will carve a giant menorah out of a huge block of ice. Once completed it is actually lit during the festivities. A new addition for this year will be having a huge Lucite dreidel filled with dreidels where participants can guess how many dreidels are in the huge dreidel. The winner will receive a prize. For more information, directions or reservations, please call (732) 398-9492 or visit www.chabadsouthbrunswick.com. Princeton Sport Center, formerly Pro Skate USA of South Brunswick, is an indoor ice skating arena located at 1000 Cornwall Road, Monmouth Junction (1/4 mile off of Route 1, Beekman Rd./Northumberland Way exit).The cost of the event is $7 (skates and refreshments included).

Temple Emanu-El. Craig Taubman is coming to Temple Emanu-El for a Family Chanukah Concert at 1 pm. Pre-ordered tickets for adults are $18; children under 18, $10; family packages for two adults and up to four children cost $54. Tickets purchased at the door will cost $25. Special sponsor tickets (which are tax deductible) are also available. Call the Temple for additional information at (732) 549-4442. Temple Emanu-El is located at 100 James St., Edison. For information call Lee Liss at (732) 369-3270.

Congregation Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen will hold a blood drive. For an appointment call Bruce Levin at (732) 906-1922 or visit neveshalomblooddrive2yahoo.com.

Chabad Jewish Center. Community Family Chanukah Party and Menorah Lighting. Experience the story of Chanukah to the beat of a drum with Drumming Tales, at the Chabad Jewish Center, 3048 Valley Road, Basking Ridge at 5 p.m. Refreshments, Chanukah crafts, drumming tales, Chanukah game show and fun for the whole family. RSVP at ChabadCentral.org or call (908) 604.8844. Cost: $10. At 7 p.m. the whole community is welcome to join in the Menorah lighting under the giant 9-foot menorah at the Chabad Jewish Center.

Chabad Jewish Center. Adult Chanukah party. Chabad Jewish Center, 3048 Valley Road, Basking Ridge will host an Adult Chanukah Party from 7-9 p.m. with hot latkas and Chanukah gelt and a Chanukah Game show. RSVP at ChabadCentral.org or call (908) 604.8844. Cost: $10.

Chabad of Union County will celebrate Chanukah, the Festival of Lights, at its annual public menorah lighting ceremony at 5 p.m. at the Fanwood train station on North Avenue, off of Martine Avenue. Following the lighting, everyone is invited to Chanukah festivities at the Chabad Jewish Center, 193 South Ave., Fanwood, half a block from the train station. The event will feature the building of a large CLICS menorah made from these unique building blocks. Hot latkes and donuts will be served. There will be Chanukah crafts and fun for the whole family. For more information, call (908) 790-0008, e-mail rabbi@ChabadUC.com or visit us on the web at www.ChabadUC.com.

The Mountainside Menorah Lighting will take place at Route 22E and New Providence Road. in front of the municipal building, at 5 p.m. For more information please call the Torah Center at (908) 789-5252 or e-mail info@torahcenter.org.

Etz Chaim, 11 Cornell Ave., Monroe. Annual Potluck Chanukah Party. 3 p.m. Entertainment by the Matzo Balls and the Gesher L’keher Theater Troupe. Bring a kosher food item to be shared: fruit, nuts, baked goods, etc. RSVP by Dec. 3. Cost $5 per adult, children under 13 free. For information call (732) 251-1119. To provide entertainment call Stephanie Belzer (732) 251-9499.

Chabad of North and South Brunswick. 4-6 p.m. families from the area can meet Princeton Sport Center formerly PRO SKATE USA Ice Arena for the ultimate celebration of Chanukah – "Chanukah On Ice," a unique event with non-stop action and activities for all ages sponsored by Chabad of North and South Brunswick. Children and adults can ice skate to contemporary Jewish music and classic Chanukah songs. There will be kosher food, including hot latkes, doughnuts and other refreshments. During the skating, a professional ice sculptor will carve a giant menorah out of a huge block of ice. Once completed, it is actually lit during the festivities. Princeton Sports Center, 1000 Cornwall Road, Monmouth Junction. Cost $8 per person, includes skate rental. Call (732) 522-5505 or e-mail rabbi@southbrunswickchabad.com.

During the next simulcast of the 92nd Street Y lectures at EBJC Steve Martin, Emmy and Grammy award-winning actor, performer and writer, will be heard speaking about his most recent book Born Standing Up: A Comics Life at 7:30 p.m. at EBJC, 111 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. Call (732) 257-7070 for information.

Bris Avrohom of Old Bridge Chanukah Carnival 1–3 p.m. including face painting, edible and non-edible arts and crafts, game booths with prizes, a gigantic moon bounce with a 16-foot slide, a grand raffle with great prizes, food, a chance to help decorate our giant Candy Menorah and much more. All are invited to attend. Admission is $18 per family. For more information call (732) 316-7600 or go to www.BrisAvrohom.org/OldBridge.

Makhelat HaMercaz Jewish Choir of Central NJ will perform at 3 p.m. at the Martin & Edith Stein Assisted Living, Residence, 350 DeMott Lane, Somerset. The program will feature pieces from the choir’s repertoire celebrating Israel, including traditional and contemporary interpretations of HaTikvah, and compositions by Arik Einstein, Achinoam Nini, Noami Shemer, and Sol Zim. The holiday concert is open to the public.

Chabad. Monroe. Chanukah Wonderland in Stop and Shop of Concordia Shopping Center.11 a.m.-1 p.m. featuring Stories by Judah Maccabbee, Olive Press, and Chanukah crafts. Free family event. RSVP (609) 655-7727.

Chabad. East Brunswick. Women’s Chanukah Night Out. Exercise your Mind. Refresh your Soul. Warm your Heart. 121 Applegate Lane.
Women Only. Free. RSVP (732) 333-3220.

Congregation Beth Israel. SCOTCH PLAINS. Hanukkah Party: The Men’s Club is sponsoring a Hanukkah Party 12:30 p.m.-3 p.m.. Come eat some latkes and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with a magician. Free for all synagogue members.

Chabad. Chanukah Party. 3:30 p.m. at Chabad Jewish Center, 261 Gravel Hill Road, MONROE. Free admission. Grand Menorah lighting, live music, donuts, latkes, hot chocolate, Chassidic dancers, kid's crafts, and chocolate Chanukah gelt.

Or Chadash-The Reform Temple of Hunterdon County, Fleminton. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Candle lighting, songs, game of Hanukkah Squares in which Or Chadash celebrities will answer questions about Hanukkah its fifth, sixth and seventh graders compete to complete the Square, lots of latkes, make-your-own sufganiyot (donuts), edible dreidels, Danny the Dizzy Dreidel and other mitzvah opportunities. Please remember to bring your Hanukkah menorahs! We will be lighting the candles for the fifth day at 11 a.m. sharp. Please come early to select your favorite candle colors. Please also bring a non-perishable food item to support the annual Hanukkah Ner Shel Tzedakkah Social Action-Tikkun Olam: Food pantry collection.

Temple Beth El of Somerset’s Men’s Club Men’s Club is sponsoring its annual Latke Fest at 11 a.m. Chefs Sheffrin and Persily will be doing their usual magic.

Temple Beth El, 67 Route 206 S., Hillsborough Lecture on Visiting the Sick 9-10:30 a.m. Fee: $5 donation. In the Jewish tradition, Bikkur cholim, "visiting the sick," is a mitzvah, or good deed; it is an opportunity to express both responsibility and loving-kindness. Visiting someone who is ill or isolated brings comfort, reinforces connections to life, and supports and strengthens our community. Rabbi Arnie Gluck, spiritual leader of Temple Beth-El, will give a teaching and engage us in a discussion to broaden our perspective and explore how we can enhance our lives by reaching out to others.

The Highland Park Conservative Temple-Congregation Anshe Emeth. The Highland Park Conservative Temple-Congregation Anshe Emeth has several USY programs planned that are open to all Jewish students of high school age. The events are also open to non-USYers on a trial basis, but membership is eventually needed to participate year round. A Chanukah Extravaganza will be held today featuring latkes, dreidels, a gift exchange and candy. All USY programs begin at 7 p.m. at the Highland Park Conservative Temple-Congregation Anshe Emeth on corner of South Third Avenue and Benner Street, Highland Park. For more information email Josh at usyhighlandpark@gmail.com.

Monroe Township Chapter of Hadassah. Will meet 7:30 p.m. at the Concordia Congregation for a Chanukah celebration. The Mandolin Players of Clearbrook will perform. Refreshment will be served.

Chabad of North and South Brunswick. South Brunswick Township Menorah Lighting at Monmouth Mobile Home Park, 4017 Route 1, South Brunswick at 6 p.m. For information call (732) 522-5505 or e-mail rabbi@southbrunswickchabad.com.

During the next simulcast of the 92nd Street Y lectures at EBJC Malcolm Gladwell, author of The Tipping Point and Blink discusses what he has been up to at 7:45 p.m. at EBJC, 111 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. Call (732) 257-7070 for information.

The Cranford Menorah Lighting will take place across from the municipal building near the gazebo at 7 p.m. For more information please call the Torah Center at (908) 789-5252 or e-mail info@torahcenter.org.

The Union County Torah Center and Tzivos Hashem will air "Professor Pellah’s Place" a Chanukah 7:30 pm. on Comcast Cable Channel 26. The half-hour CABLE TV program is for Jewish and to non-Jewish children interested in getting a bit of Jewish culture, customs and ideas including the arts of candle making and oil pressing, and public menorah lightings in cities such as Moscow, London, Jerusalem, New York and Paris, and an animated history of Chanukah as seen by a young boy in ancient times. For more information please call the Torah Center at (908) 789-5252.

Bris Avrohom of Old Bridge Women’s invites all women for a Chanukah celebration. Join us as we celebrate the holiday of Chanukah, light the Menorah, enjoy traditional Chanukah treats and learn the art of cookie decorating. The event will take place on at 7:30 p.m. in the home of Dina Kanelsky. RSVP at (732) 316-7600 or brisavrohom@optonline.net.

Congregation B'nai Tikvah and JCC of North and South Brunswick of Monmouth Junction. USY Chanukah Party in the B’nai Tikvah Youth Lounge. Bring an appetite and a grab bag gift (for those who would like), between $10-15 and please make sure the gifts are gender-free. Contact Jordana Andersen, (732) 422-7457, or send email to: Jorde1174@aol.com, with questions or concerns throughout the year. If you haven't turned in your application, please send it to the B'nai Tikvah office.

Congregation B'nai Tikvah and JCC of North and South Brunswick. Sisterhood session with Emotional Intelligence & Authentic Happiness coach Bronya Zeitlin, CEC, will teach you how to take your life to the next level by mastering your emotions. In this interactive workshop you will learn strategies and tools on how to live the same life you are living including the same circumstances, but with joy, happiness and satisfaction. You will create peace with your past, hope for your future and gratitude in the present. Breakfast will be available.

Temple Emanu-El. Sisterhood Chanukah Party, 7:30 p.m. Temple Emanu-El is located at 100 James St., Edison. For information call Lee Liss at (732) 369-3270.

Chabad. New Brunswick. Chanukah Cafe at Rutgers Chabad House. Join us at 9 p.m. for a Giant Menorah Lighting, Latkes Workshop, and Live Appearance of Judah the Maccabbee. Students. Free. RSVP (732) 296-1800.

Cantor Fortunee Belilos of Temple Beth-El Mekor Chayim will entertain members of the Roselle/Cranford Chapter of Hadassah and members of the Sisterhood of Temple Beth-El Mekor Chayim at the combined Sisterhood/Hadassah Chanukah celebration at the synagogue, 338 Walnut Ave., Cranford, at 8 p.m. Refreshments will be served and family and guests are welcome.

Congregation B'nai Tikvah and JCC of North and South Brunswick. From 6 to 8 p.m., join the fun at B’nai Tikvah to celebrate the eighth night of Hanukkah. Please bring your own Hanukiah. Sing-a-long and dance to the music of The Sons of Tikvah Band. Play dreidel games, sing Hanukkah songs, eat delicious latkes, donuts, and more. Also bring a new-unwrapped children’s toy for tzedakah. RSVP the synagogue office by Dec. 7.

Congregation B'nai Tikvah and JCC of North and South Brunswick 50+ group to celebrate Hanukah with a traditional light lunch. A $2 donation will allow you to select from our fabulous grab bag. Join us for a fun-filled afternoon. All members, friends, and prospective members are welcome. Please call Doris at (609) 860-1498 or Annette at (732) 297-3562.

Temple Emanu-El of WESTFIELD will knit and crochet blankets 7:30 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El, Westfield, or bring your works in progress or finished works to be donated to children with cancer and soldiers in Iraq through Project Linus. Blankets may be any size from 2’ x 3’ and larger, and must be made from new, washable materials except wool. Help warm bodies and souls. Contact: Carolyn Shane, (908) 232-6770 or cshane@tewnj.org.

From 1 to 2 pm, Mercer County Surrogate Diane Gerofsky will speak at the Twin Rivers Library 276 Abbington Dr., East Windsor, on the role of the Surrogate Court which is involved in matters such as contested probate, estate accounting reviews, insolvencies, appointment of guardians for incapacitated persons and actions to remove fiduciaries. Participants will be able to ask questions pertaining to their own circumstances. To RSVP, call Linda Meyer, Coordinator of Aging in Place programs at (609) 987-8100, or e-mail her at lmeyer@jfcsonline.org. Please respond by Dec. 7.

Temple Emanu-El. Junior Youth Group Pizza Party, 6 p.m. Temple Emanu-El is located at 100 James St., Edison. For information call Lee Liss at (732) 369-3270.

Country Line Dancing for all levels with professional instructors at Temple Beth O'r/ Beth Torah, 111 Valley Road, Clark Township, (732) 381-8403, starting 7:30. Leather soled shoes suggested. Fun, exercise, and favorite country tunes.

Congregation Beth Israel, 18 Shalom Way, Scotch Plains. Author and educator Dale Baumwoll to lead program at the JCC on "Safely Navigating the Middle School Years." The issues that middle school students confront on a daily basis pose unique challenges for both the children and their parents, whether it’s making new friends and how to behave with the old friends left behind, dealing with the "mean kids" who don’t know how to handle being popular, or how parents can help their kids in a way that doesn’t drive the kids crazy, it can be difficult to navigate the middle school years. To help families meet those challenges, the JCC of Central NJ and Congregation Beth Israel are co-sponsoring a program at 7 p.m. featuring author and educator Baumwoll, author of There’s No Room for You, Maddie Morrison, a tween novel that directly addresses the above issues and more, who will facilitate discussions on creating positive relationships between parents and their children and children with their peers. Both a parent and a sixth-grade teacher; she was named 2007 U.S. History Teacher of the Year for New Jersey by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History’s Preserve America Program. All are welcome to attend this program, and parents are encouraged to bring their middle schooled-aged children with them. The cost is $10 per family for JCC and CBI members, and $12 per family for the community at large. Copies of There’s No Room for You, Maddie Morrison will be for sale in advance at both the JCC and CBI. For more information, please contact Michele Dreiblatt at mdreiblatt@jccnj.org or (908) 889-8800, ext. 205.

Congregation B'nai Tikvah and JCC of North and South Brunswick of Monmouth Junction. USY Israeli Night in the Youth Lounge from 7:30-9 pm. RSVP by Dec. 6.

Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, 222 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, (732) 545-6484, http://aemt.net. The Music of Naomi Shemer (1930-2004). Shemer was one of Israel’s most important and prolific songwriters, considered by many to be "The First Lady of Israeli Song." Her virtuosic use of the Hebrew language and her stirring melodies combined to create some of Israel ’s most readily identified anthems, such as Yerushalayim Shel Zahav and Al Kol Eilaeh. Cantor Ott will be joined by Makhelat Anshe Emet and Shirei Emet in this musical tribute to one of Israel ’s great musical figures.

Marlboro Jewish Center. Preschool Shabbat Services with singing, marching and fun. Friday evenings 6:30-7 p.m. on Dec. 14, Jan. 18, Mar. 14, Apr. 18, May 16; And Tot Shabbat Services. March with your own Torah. Clap and Sing! Special Kiddush! Saturday mornings from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. on Jan. 12, Feb. 9, Mar. 9, Apr, 12, May 10.

Shimon and Sara Birnbaum JCC in Bridgewater. Jewish LIFE program. Eva Mekler, author of ThePolish Woman, will be the featured speaker on at 7 p.m. The PolishWoman is a meticulous, raw study of the uneasy relationship between Catholic and Jewish Poles.The fee for the evening is $10/Jewish LIFE Member and $15/Guest.

Congregation Ahavas Yisrael is sponsoring a Shlock Rock concert featuring Lenny Solomon and band in concert at 8 p.m. at Rabbi Pesach Raymon Yeshiva, 2 Harrison St., Edison. Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for children. A number of sponsorship packages are also available. Ticket information is available by calling Rachel (732) 985-0649 or Rachel (732) 985-5210, as well as, Shlockrockedison@hotmail.com. Tickets can also be purchased at Judaica Gallery, 300 Raritan Ave., Highland Park.

Shalom Torah/CTE in East Windsor. Father and Son learning, Avos Ubonim program. Open to fathers and sons of all ages, experience and background. Bring material with you to study together, or we will provide some. Raffles and prizes for participants every week. 6:30-7:30 pm. For more information, contact Rachel Moore at (609) 448 9478 or e-mail racheldmoore@gmail.com.

The Highland Park Conservative Temple-Congregation Anshe Emeth announces a program full of fun for children in grades one and up (no younger siblings please). Children will have an opportunity to "kick up their heels" at the second annual Israeli Dance Workshop at 6:45 p.m. at the Highland Park Temple on South Third Avenue and Benner Street, Highland Park. This program, led by Morah Vera Galleid, is for beginners and advanced dancers. This program is open to all who wish to participate. Parents are invited to dance along with us. Snacks will be provided and admission is free. Please RSVP and direct any questions to Sherri Lerner at (732) 545.6232 or sherrilerner@hotmail.com by Dec. 7.

The Orthodox Forum of Edison/Highland Park. Will hold the second event of the 5768 series Motzei Shabbat at 8 p.m. at Congregation Ohav Emeth, 415 Raritan Ave., Highland Park. Rabbi David Zwiebel, Executive Vice President for Government and Public Affairs and Agudath Israel of America, and Session Chair Dr. Marc Hanfling will speak on "Separation of Church and State: Is it Good for the Jews?" including what role should government play in: promoting religious values? Supporting religious education? regulating religious institutions? accommodating religious practices? andintervening in religious problems?

Beth El Synagogue of East Windsor presents Mr. Ray 2-3 p.m. This rocking show is family-friendly music. Doors will open at 1:30 p.m. The cost is $5 per family. Refreshments will be sold. From more information, please call the synagogue office at (609) 443-4454. Beth El Synagogue is located at 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor.

YM-YWHA of Union County, 501 Green Lane, Union post-Chanukah Celebration includes three activities: 1) at 11 a.m. the Jewish Studies Institute will present Moshe Schreiber, "Jewish Foods and Tradition" (no fee); 2) at 1: 30 p.m. Yosi "After-Chanukah, Chanukah Concert" at door $15 ($10 members) in advance $10 ($8 Members); and lastly, 3) at 2:30 p.m. the Jewish film, "The Schwartz Dynasty," $3 ($2 members). For more information on any of these upcoming programs, please call the Y Office at (908) 289-8112.

Sons of Israel Men’s Club Sunday Breakfast MANALAPAN. The Men’s Club of Congregation Sons of Israel will hold its next Sunday Breakfast 10 a.m. The guest speakers will be Dr. Larry S. Arbeitman and Dr. Jason A. Weniger. They will be speaking on The Healing Art of Upper Cervical Chiropractic. Congregation Sons of Israel is located on Gordons Corner Road in Manalapan. For further information, please call the office at (732) 446-3000.

A program entitled Internet Predators – A Parent's Guide to the Internet will be held at 10:30 a.m. at Freehold Jewish Center, 59 Broad St., Freehold with Garrett Husveth, Computer Forensic Examiner and court-qualified forensic expert with more than 16 years of experience in network security who routinely investigates online stalking. For information call Rabbi Kenneth Greene at (732) 462-0254 or e-mail RabGreene@gmail.com.

Judaica Central Botique, 2014 Route 22, Scotch Plains. Meet the Author event. Esther Saves, author of Adam Sternglass. 7 p.m. Call Deborah or Susan at (908) 322-4757 or e-mail judaicacentral@netscape.net.

The New Jersey Chapter of PNAI, Parents of North American Israelis, will hold its next bimonthly meeting 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Ruth Hyman Jewish Community Center, 100 Grant Ave., Deal. The program promises to be an educational, eye opening, and entertaining multi-media presentation of the remarkable story of the popular German singing group from the early 1930s called The Comedian Harmonists who were banned by the Nazis. The author is Douglas E. Friedman. For more information, please call Len at (908) 352-3371.

Temple Emanu-El. 1-3 p.m. Junior Youth Group Ice Skating at Woodbridge Community Center. Please call the Temple for reservations at (732) 549-4442 Emanu-El is located at 100 James St., Edison. For information call Lee Liss at (732) 369-3270.

At 5 p.m. the fourth annual Temple Beth El of Somerset’s Men’s Club Paid up membership Dinner. This year we will be having a guest speaker, David Landsberg, President of Financial Detectives, Inc. David, who also happens to be the Men’s Club President of Congregation B’nai Jeshurun in Staten Island, specializes in Identity Theft. His presentation will cover what identity theft is, how to prevent it and what to do if you become a victim. Your membership in Men’s Club enables us to provide meaningful programs and activities. If you have renewed you membership or joined Men’s Club this year, just come. If you have not yet renewed or joined Men’s Club, you can join at the door with a $36 check for your annual dues.

YM-YWHA of Union. At 10:30 a.m. is Sunday Senior Funday including a full program, exercise and a bagel brunch. Members for the Senior Sunday pay $3 and non members $5. Everyone is invited. Transportation to Senior Sunday Funday is available for Y members only. For information please call Susan at (908) 289-8112. Light refreshment served no fee.

YM-YWHA of Union. At 12 p.m. Moshe Schreiber, Jewish Educator, will present a program "Workshop on Jewish Heritage and Culture" Recently, returned from his two year stay in Israel, Schreiber has insightful information on the current political situation in and out of Israel. Schreiber is currently on the Faculty of Kushner Hebrew High School and was on the faculty of Yeshiva University and has participated in training and advocacy for Israel through Jewish Education Association of the greater New York area. Mr. Schreiber has taught in the New York region as well as in Israel. This program is free and open to the public.

Congregation Sons of Israel will host winter blood drive and welcomes adults that are 17 years of age and older to donate blood. The blood drive will take place from 5–9 p.m. at Congregation Sons of Israel, 33 Gordons Corner Road, Manalapan. For further information or to set up an appointment, please call Gail Cohen at (732) 446-9413.

The Alisa Chapter of Hadassah will celebrate Chanukah at 7:15 p.m. at the Applegarth Middle School Library on Applegarth Road in Monroe Township. Will play an original game, "J-JINGO" which is a combination of Jewish Jeopardy and Bingo. Bring a $5 anonymous gift for the grab bag.

Congregation Beth-El, 91 Jefferson Bld., Edison, will be hosting an Adult Ed Class at 7:30 p.m. If anyone is interested in attending please call Jayne Sklon at (732) 985-5039.

Monroe Township Chapter of Hadassah. Will hold its annual Buffet Brunch and Card Party at 11:30 a.m. at Monroe Village on Half Acre Road. Cost is $22 per person. Proceeds benefit Young Judaea projects. RSVP to Anita P. at (860) 1609 or Anita B. at (609) 395-7535.

YM-YWHA of Union County 501 Green Lane, Union will feature the Ta’am Israeli Cooking Class preparing Tel-Aviv Stir-fry recipes. ($5 members/$8 others) For more information on any of these upcoming programs, please call the Y Office at (908) 289-8112.

Judaica Central Botique, 2014 Route 22, Scotch Plains. Ladies Night Out event. The Three Rs: Refreshments, Reflexology and Relaxation. 7 p.m. Call Deborah or Susan at (908) 322-4757 or e-mail judaicacentral@netscape.net.

Congregation Ahavas Achim, 216 S. First Ave., Highland Park at 6:30 p.m. will hold its Paid Up Membership Dinner celebrating the 60th birthday of the State of Israel. Includes food and entertainment. If you plan to attend, please send in your reservation form together with $18 covert, and your unpaid dues if you are not a Life Member. RSVP by Dec. 9. Questions, please call Ina Nelson, (732) 572-5523.

Congregation B'nai Tikvah and JCC of North and South Brunswick. The Adult Education Committee of Congregation B’nai Tikvah is sponsoring a program by Rabbi Robert Wolkoff, "The DaVinci Code: A Jewish Perspective." The program will be held on at 7:30 p.m. immediately following evening minyan.

Savor some beautiful choral music with your cappuccino this holiday season. On Makhelat HaMercaz Jewish Choir of Central NJ will perform at 7:30 p.m. at P.J.’s Coffeehouse, 315 Raritan Ave., Highland Park as part of the borough’s sidewalk celebration "Holidays in the Park." The program will feature pieces from the choir’s repertoire celebrating Israel, including traditional and contemporary interpretations of HaTikvah, and compositions by Arik Einstein, Achinoam Nini, Noami Shemer, and Sol Zim. This is a free holiday concert which is open to the public.

Congregation Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen will have a guest speaker Professor Ken Moss of John Hopkins University speak on Language and Jewish Identity at 8 p.m. For information call Hazzan Sheldon Levin at (732) 548-2238, ext. 14 or e-mail can2r11@aol.com.

Temple Emanu-El. Shabbat Alive! 7 p.m. Temple Emanu-El is located at 100 James St., Edison. For information call Lee Liss at (732) 369-3270.

B’nai Tikvah JCC of North and South Brunswick. Family Shabbat Dinner and Service. Starts 6 p.m. Includes latkes, baked ziti, salad and challah as well as fresh vegetables. Cost $6 adults, $4 children 2-12. This is a peanut-free event. RSVP by Dec. 19. RSVP to Bobbi Binder by December 19, 2007 by calling 732-274-2797 or sending email to bobbi.binder@bnaitikvah.org. Make your check payable to Congregation B=nai Tikvah and mail to B=nai Tikvah, 1001 Finnegan=s Lane, North Brunswick , NJ 08902. Write AFamily Shabbat Dinner@ on the envelope.

Temple Emanu-El. Temple Emanu-El of WESTFIELD Simchat Shabbat worship service will be held 9-10:15 a.m. Led by a rabbi and a song leader, this twice-a-month service offers an informal, intimate worship experience conducive to adults and families, followed by bagels and coffee. Those who wish are invited to remain after services for Torah study. Contact: Carolyn Shane, (908) 232-6770 or cshane@tewnj.org

Shalom Torah/CTE in East Windsor. Father and Son learning, "Avos Ubonim" program. Open to fathers and sons of all ages, experience and background. Bring material with you to study together, or we will provide some. Raffles and prizes for participants every week. 6:30-7:30 pm. For more information, contact Rachel Moore at (609) 448 9478 or e-mail racheldmoore@gmail.com.

Emunah' Night Out at the George Street Playhouse, 9 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick for the play Doubt. $50 a person, includes refreshments afterward at premises. Contact Sue Redlich at (732) 846-8990. RSVP seats by Dec. 14.

The Highland Park Conservative Temple Congregation Anshe Emeth will hold the "Rabbi Hershel Matt-20^th Yahrzeit Commemoration and Lecture" at 10 a.m. at the Highland Park Conservative Temple on South Third Avenue and Benner Street, Highland Pak. Presenters will be Dr. Daniel Matt and Jewish Theological Seminary Chancellor Arnold M. Eisen. Admission is free and a light breakfast will be served. For additional information call the Temple office at (732) 545.6482.

Circle of Single Jewish Friends (49+). Meet and Eat Lunch 12 p.m. Lox Stock & Deli Restaurant, Heritage Plaza, 228 Ryders Lane, Milltown. Cost of meal off menu plus tip of $3. Please RSVP Roberta at (908) 668-8450.

Mercer Bucks Jewish Singles & JCC of Western Monmouth will hold a Cocktail Party, 7:30-10:30 p.m. at Panico's Restaurant, 103 Church St. New Brunswick. Private Party with full open bar, extensive hor d'oeuvres, dj and dancing. Cost is
$39 per person in advance by Dec. 15. $50 per person after Dec. 15. Mail your check to: Mercer Bucks Jewish Singles, PO Box 82
Princeton Jct., NJ 08550. Include your phone number and write "Dec. 24th party" in the memo line. Checks must be received by Dec. 15 for $39 rate. After Dec. 15, cost is $50.
RSVP to mbjs.rsvp@yahoo.com.

East Brunswick Jewish Center. The Men's Clubs of the Highland Park Conservative Temple and Center; Congregation Anshe Emeth and the East Brunswick Jewish Center will cosponsor a concert, "The Great American Songbook" that will celebrate both the past and present of Jewish influence on popular American music. The concert will feature the Avi Maza Orchestra, a local ensemble based in Highland Park that is comprised of world-class musicians as well as experienced Broadway vocalists Wendy Kimball and Sean Mahoney The concert will feature a complete collection of great hits that are attributable to famous Jewish artists such as Irving Berlin, Molly Picon, the Gershwins, Barbara Streisand, and Barry Manilow. Tickets are $36 in advance and include a full kosher Chinese buffet dinner. They can be purchased at www.hpctc.net or by calling (732) 545-6482. For more information about this concert contact the Highland Park Conservative Temple and Center at (732) 545-6482 or go to www.hpctc.net.

Congregation Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen will hold a trip to Atlantic City. For information call Lou Eisenberg at (732) 548-1996.

Tifereth Israel, 180 Passaic Ave., Passaic. At 8:30a.m., to strengthen parents' child-rearing skills and to help them to effectively communicate with their children, the Orthodox Union's Department of Community Services , in conjunction with Tifereth Israel of Passaic, will present the Second Annual Somaich Achim/ JFS community-wide program Positive Jewish Parenting. Admission is free. It will start with registration and a light breakfast at 8:30 a.m. For information call (212) 613.8318 or e-mail steiners@ou.org.

Local children with special needs attend the social and educational events of the Ari Kraut Friendship Circle will now be able to participate in the program’s new Winter Camp. For the first time, a three-day program will be offered to youngsters ages 5 through 15 during the winter break. From 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 25-27, the participants will be engaged in a social experience that will include activities, games and trips in a relaxed and safe atmosphere. Professional therapists will assist the children in karate, yoga, cooking, and music and art therapy. In addition, there will be daily field trips in a wheelchair-accessible bus to the Jewish Children’s Museum in Crown Heights, Brooklyn; Pump It Up!, in Marlton; and a local rock-climbing outing at Garden State Rocks, Morganville. Volunteers will be on hand to assist the children during the three days of activities. For more information, contact chanale@friendsnj.com or call (732) 536-2319 or (732) 685-8650.

A holiday tradition for its 13th year, Plays-in-the-Park moves from its home in Edison to New Brunswick, for its annual production of JOSEPH at the State Theater Dec. 28-30. Michelle Massa will direct and choreograph the show, with musical direction by Anthony Di Dia. Billy Piscopo will once again take his place in the title role as "Joseph" and Katie Riley will reprise her role as "Narrator" and Dan Cook will take the stage "Potiphar." The remaining cast is filled with both alumni from past productions and new faces. Tickets are $6.Call (732) 246-7469 or e-mail http://statetheatrenj.org.

Etz Chaim Sociable Singles. 1-4 p.m. Monroe Township Jewish Center, 11 Cornell Ave., Monroe Township. Entertainment, discussions, socializing, refreshments. Admission: $5. For information call: (609) 655-5137.

Congregation Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen will hold a New Year’s Eve Party starting 9 p.m. Music by Pulse Entertainment. Cost $85 per couple, $43 per person. To RSVP by Dec. 11 call Lou at (732) 381-0014 or Abe at (732) 494-6427.

Etz Chaim Sociable Singles, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. New Year’s Eve party featuring Sounds by Glenn: Dance Music Through the Decades and hot Chinese buffet and a dessert table. Please note: BYOB (will provide mixers). RSVP by Dec. 21. Cost: $30 per person. Send check to: Etz Chaim MTJC, 11 Cornell Ave., Monroe. For information call Stephanie Belzer (732) 251-9499, Randi Fishman (732) 521- 2784 or Evelyn Levy (732) 416-0074 or (732) 251-1119 or visit www.etzchaimmtjc.org.

"Hats Off to Old Broadway" Westfield Symphony Orchestra program, 7 p.m. at Westfield High School Auditorium,550 Dorian Road, Westfield, featuring Nat Chandler (Scarlet Pimpernel, Phantom), and other stars direct from the Broadway stage in a revue of American Musical Theater classics all presented in symphonic splendor. Tickets $32 and $64 in advance ($40 and $70 at door). Show will end at about 8:45 p.m. For tickets or information call WSO office at (908) 232 9400 or email wso@westfieldsymphony.org or visit WSO ticket outlets: Fast Frame, Westfield; Commerce Bank, 260 North Ave, Westfield; Martin Jewelers, Cranford; World of Music, Summit.

Temple B'Nai Shalom Fern and Old Stage Road, East Brunswick. New Year’s Eve Party. 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dance music from the 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s. Kosher Chinese buffet, desserts, coffee, tea (BYOB) At 9 p.m. there will be a mind reading game show by Flavian. Tickets must be purchased by Dec. 12. Cost is $40 per person, including champagne reception. Call (732) 251-4300, ext. 0.

Experience the joy of Shabbat Hallelu, an erev Shabbat service in song at 7:45 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El, Westfield. All are welcome to worship, sing, and dance in the aisles with people of all ages. A Kabbalat Shabbat service at 6 p.m. is also offered. Contact: Carolyn Shane, (908) 232-6770 or cshane@tewnj.org.

Congregation B'nai Tikvah and JCC of North and South Brunswick of Monmouth Junction. USY evening service. See or send email to Cory Nagelberg sugg22@aol.com to participate in the service.

The Highland Park Conservative Temple-Congregation Anshe Emeth announces another film to be shown as part of the Jewish Film Series. The film "James’ Journey to Jerusalem" will be shown at 8 p.m. at the Highland Park Conservative Temple on South Third Avenue and Benner Street, Highland Park. This Israeli film follows the adventures of a devout Christian making a pilgrimage from his African village to the Holy Land. This film features English subtitles. Admission is free and a $5 donation is suggested. For more information call the Temple office at (732) 545.6482.

YM-YWHA of Union County 501 Green Lane, Union Annual Raffle Party 6 p.m. $100/ ticket. Winter Classes (10 weeks) will also begin including aquarics, exercise, art and yoga. For more information on any of these upcoming programs, please call the Y Office at (908) 289-8112.

All are welcome to Java and Judaism: Jewish Spirituality, taught by Rabbi David Kalb. This three-session course on Jewish Mysticism, sponsored by Temple Emanu-El of Westfield, will be presented on Mondays, Jan. 7, 14 and 28 at 7:30 p.m. at Rockin’ Joe Café, 28 Prospect St., Westfield. No fee. Contact: Carolyn Shane, (908) 232-6770 or cshane@tewnj.org.

YM-YWHA of Union County 501 Green Lane, Union. Challah Baking Workshop at 7 p.m. with Goldy. Cost $5. For more information on any of these upcoming programs, please call the Y Office at (908) 289-8112.

Knit and crochet blankets at 7:30 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El, Westfield, or bring your works in progress or finished works to be donated to children with cancer and soldiers in Iraq through Project Linus. Blankets may be any size from 3’ x 5’ and larger, and must be made from new, washable materials except wool. Help warm bodies and souls. Contact: Carolyn Shane, (908) 232-6770 or cshane@tewnj.org.

Congregation B'nai Tikvah and JCC of North and South Brunswick. Sisterhood session congregant Brenda Sherman will teach the group how to make beaded earrings. You’ll be able to take your skill with you to make other pieces. This workshop is FREE, including refreshments, and you keep the earrings you make. RSVP by Jan. 4 to Bonnie at beedirect@aol.com or call (732) 422-7276.

JCC of North and South Brunswick. Passover Poker Party. At 7:30 p.m. Includes raffle and silent auction. Cost in advance by Jan. 2 is $18 per person, $36 per couple; $25 and $50 respectively at the door. Checks made payable to B’nai Tikvah may be sent to Serena Blackin, 3 Pilgrim Run, East Brunswick, NJ 08816. Please note Passover Poker Party in memo.

Congregation Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen. Will hold a Havdalah 25^th Hour children’s program starting 5:30 p.m. For information call (732) 548-2238, ext. 14 or e-mail can2r11@aol.com.

Join us 9–10:15 a.m. for Temple Emanu-El, Westfield’s Simchat Shabbat worship service. Led by a rabbi and a song leader, this twice-a-month service offers an informal, intimate worship experience conducive to adults and families, followed by bagels and coffee. Those who wish are invited to remain after services for Torah study. Contact: Carolyn Shane, (908) 232-6770 or cshane@tewnj.org.

Congregation Beth Chaim, 329 Village Road East, Princeton Junction will hold an Art Auction. 7 p.m.-8 p.m. Preview. 8 p.m. Auction. Including signed works by Picasso and Chagall as well as elegant estate jewelry, art glass, authenticated signed sports memorabilia and even some rock ‘n roll memorabilia. Light dinner catered by The Ultimate Caterer. Tickets $15 advance; $20 at the door. Contact: Brian Chartock (609) 799-9401

Congregation Knesseth Israel 229 Mountain Ave., Bound Brook, will hold a Mitzvah Day 9:30-11:30 a.m. "Bagging for Charity" at Shoprite in Bound Brook. It will be bagging groceries, selling magnets and bracelets and raising money for ELI, the Israel Association for Child Protection.

Mercer Bucks Jewish Singles at Curtis Lanes in Ewing. 2-5 p.m. Members $18. Non Members $23. Includes bowling, shoes, pizza and soda. Kids welcome. RSVP to mbjs.rsvp@yahoo.com by Jan. 11 www.mercerjewishsingles.org.

YM-YWHA of Union County 501 Green Lane, Union. Ta'am Israeli, recipes from Jerusalem at 7:15 p.m. with Goldy. Cost $5. For more information on any of these upcoming programs, please call the Y Office at (908) 289-8112.

Shimon and Sara Birnbaum JCC in Bridgewater. Jewish LIFE program. Dr. Steven M. Cohen at 1 p.m. The topic will be American Jews: Implications for Jewish Education and Community-Building. Dr. Cohen, a sociologist of American Jewry, was appointed Research Professor of Jewish Social Policy at HUCJIR/New York. The program fee includes a bagel lunch: $10/Jewish LIFE Member and $15/Guest.

Congregation Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen. President Bucks County Region Geri Shatz will speak on Should JNF Land Be Used Only By Jews? At 8 p.m. For information call (732) 548-2238, ext. 14 or e-mail can2r11@aol.com.

Feel the spirit of Zimrat Shabbat (song of Shabbat) at 8:15 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El, Westfield. This erev Shabbat service, held the third Friday of each month, is uplifting, joyful, and meaningful and above all, one that you and your family will look forward to attending. Contact: Carolyn Shane, (908) 232-6770 or cshane@tewnj.org.

At 9:30 a.m. Temple Emanu-El, Westfield hosts its monthly Tiny Tot Shabbat – a wonderful Shabbat experience for kids 5 and under who like to dance, sing and make craft projects. Learn about Shabbat and different Jewish themes through story and art. Parents and grandparents are welcome, too! Contact: Carolyn Shane, (908) 232-6770 or cshane@tewnj.org.

YM-YWHA of Union County 501 Green Lane, Union. Swing Band Party with the National Council of Jewish Women 1-3 p.m. Free and open to all. For more information on any of these upcoming programs, please call the Y Office at (908) 289-8112.

Temple Beth El of Somerset’s Men’s Club Men’s Club at 9:30 a.m. Dani Klein, North American Campus Director for Stand With Us will be presenting at the Men’s Club Breakfast meeting. He will be discussing the activities of Stand With Us. All are invited. Stand With Us was founded in 2001 in response to the second Intifada and the misinformation that surrounds the conflict. It is an advocacy organization that promotes education and understanding that will bring a secure future for Israel and her neighbors. It educates through fact-based materials, weekly alerts, speakers, programs and conferences.

Congregation Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen. Tu B’Shvat seder and dinner starting 6 p.m. Includes songs, blessings, light dairy dinner. Cost $12 adults, $6 children and teens. RSVP by Jan. 15. For information call (732) 548-2238, ext. 14 or e-mail can2r11@aol.com.

From 9–10:15 a.m. for Temple Emanu-El, Westfield’s Simchat Shabbat worship service. Led by a rabbi and a song leader, this twice-a-month service offers an informal, intimate worship experience conducive to adults and families, followed by bagels and coffee. Those who wish are invited to remain after services for Torah study. Contact: Carolyn Shane, (908) 232-6770 or cshane@tewnj.org

Congregation Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen. 14^th Annual Book & Author Event. Free and open to the public. Features a variety of accomplished Jewish authors whose books have largely center on Jewish themes and content. The panel of featured authors who will be speaking at this event will include: Lucette Lagnado, author of The Man in the White Sharkskin Suit: My Family’s Exodus from Old Cairo to the New World, favorably reviewed by The New York Times; Victoria Redel, author of The Border of Truth: A Novel. The Border of Truth is a novel based on the real-life experience of Victoria Redel’s father who escaped from Europe alone as a teenager, in 1940; Dalia Sofer, author of the Septembers of Shiraz; Mort Zachter, author of Dough, A Memoir. Zachter lives in Princeton and Dough is not only a family memoir, but also the story of how the Jewish Lower East Side shaped his family. For information call (732) 548-2238, ext. 14 or e-mail can2r11@aol.com.

Shimon and Sara Birnbaum JCC in Bridgewater. Jewish LIFE program. Amy-Jill Levine, author of The Misunderstood Jew: The Church and the Scandal of the JewishJesus, will speak at 7 p.m. Ms. Levine is the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Professor of New Testament Studies at Vanderbilt University Divinity School, Department of Religious Studies, and Graduate Department of Religion. The fee for Ms. Levine's talk is $10/Jewish LIFE Member and $15/Guest.

Congregation Sons of Israel, 33 Gordons Corner Road, Manalapan. 10:30 a.m. Storyteller, Educator and Puppeteer Marilyn Price, a nationally known puppeteer and storyteller who will present a collection of stories centered on Jewish heritage and values entitled "Punch and Judaism." Cost: $10 per family. For questions, please call the Synagogue Office at (732) 446-3000

Mercer Bucks Jewish Singles. Tips and techniques for more success with online dating with Dating Coach and Matchmaker Gayle Crist, from 4-6 p.m. at the Princeton Jewish Center. Gayle is a highly dynamic speaker and a professional life coach who met her second husband online at age 50 after 14 months on eight different dating sites and 50 dates. RSVP by Feb. 8 at mbjs.rsvp@yahoo.com. Covers ages 38-60. For more information visit www.mercerjewishsingles.org.