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Thursday, Feb. 25

Allen and Joan Bildner Center for the Study of Jewish Life and the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy. Rachelle Alterman, the David Azrieli Chair in Architecture/Town Planning, of the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology on The Evolution of Israel's Housing Policies: Planning in the Face of Crisis. Civic Square Building, 33 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. 5:30 p.m. RSVP by Feb. 16 to csjlrsvp@rci.rutgers.edu or call the Bildner Center at (732) 932-2033.

Saturday, Feb. 27

Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple. An evening of comedy, featuring noted comedian Joel Chasnoff. 222 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. 8 p.m. Tickets are $30/person, including a dessert reception and a silent auction. Tickets can be purchased by going to www.AEMT.net or call the synagogue at (732) 545-6484.

Sunday, Feb. 28

Temple Emanu-El's Lauren Danis Eldernet Project. Creative Planning for the Second Half of Your Life, conducted by Dr. Rosalind Dorlen. 756 East Broad St., Westfield. 7 p.m. Information, call (908) 232-6770.

Tuesday, March 2

The Colonia Chapter of Hadassah. Luncheon meeting. Guest speaker, Lena Feld, will discuss her experiences growing up in Shanghai, China. Congregation Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen. 1 p.m. $5 per person and reservations are required. RSVP to Priscilla at (732) 527-0819 by Feb. 25. Information, call Millie at (732) 381-9054.

Ahavas Achim Sisterhood and Ohav Emeth Sisterhood. Shopping and Boutique Night. Come shop for household goods, hats, tablecloths, jewelry, men's shirts and ties, artwork, and lots more! Rabbi Pesach Raymon Yeshiva, 2 Harrison St., Edison. 5:30-9 p.m.

Wednesday, March 3

The Jewish Congregation of Concordia. Grigory Kaganov, professor at the European University, St. Petersburgh, Russia will speak on "Rembrandt and Jewish Amsterdam". He will talk about Rembrandt's connection with the rich and influential Sephardic Jewish community of Amsterdam. Concordia Shopping Center, 1600 Perrineville Road, Monroe.

Temple Har Shalom. How to Super Charge your Seder. This fascinating, humorous and uniquely inspiring multi-media presentation will motivate your own memorable seder. Dr. Murray Spiegel and Rickey Stein, co-authors of the book, "300 Ways to Ask the Four Questions" will share fun parodies, quizzes and games, and provide suggestions on creating an exciting seder. 104 Mount Horeb Road, Warren. 6:30-8 p.m. Information, call Temple Har Shalom at (732) 356-8777 or visit www.templeharshalom.org.

Moshe Aaron Yeshiva High School. Kosher By Design with Susie Fishbein. Join master chef and cookbook author Susie Fishbein as she leads a fun, exciting and informative three-course cooking show, displaying some of famous recipes — which you get to enjoy throughout the show. This evening will focus on unique and delicious recipes from Susie Fishbein's book "Kosher by Design Lightens Up." This is the perfect opportunity to include more healthy and delicious meals in your cooking repertoire. Private home in Highland Park. 7 p.m. Space is limited and RSVP is required. All proceeds benefit the MAYHS Scholarship Fund. Information, call (732) 613-7460, ext. 16, or email info@mayhs.org.

Thursday, March 4

Bat Shalom Hadassah of Jackson-Howell. Cocktail hour and Kosher wine tasting party. Musical entertainment will be provided by Cantor Amar. You'll be able to taste and order your favorate kosher Passover wines, and refreshments will be served. The Mews, South Cooksbridge Road, Jackson. 7 p.m. $5 per person. To reserve a space, contact Myra Salz at (732) 928-9663 or Ellen Keller at (732) 833-6610.

Friday, March 5

JFCS and The Jewish Center of Princeton. Welcome the Sabbath in song, stories, and dinner with other Jewish families and individuals living with special needs. The Jewish Center, 435 Nassau St., Princeton. 5:30-7:30 p.m. $36/family or $12/individual. Pre-registration required by Tuesday, March 2. Information or to register, contact Debra H. Levenstein at (609) 987-8100 or debral@jfcsonline.org.

Freehold Jewish Center. Shabbat Across America/Canada. Freehold Jewish Center will be one of approximately 700 synagogues across the continent that will simultaneously open its doors to all Jews, so they may join together to experience and rejoice in a traditional Shabbat service and festive meal. Freehold Jewish Center, 59 Broad St., Freehold. 6-9 p.m.

Saturday, March 6

Jewish Congregation of Concordia/Monroe Twp. Shabbat Across America. Warm, spiritually engaging Shabbat service and guidance, explanations, and a hot Shabbat lunch and sing-a-long. 1600 Perrineville Road (in Stop & Shop Plaza), Monroe. 9 a.m. $25/person. Paid reservation due by Feb. 24, mailed to: P.O. Box 6852, Monroe, N.J. 08831. Information, (609) 395-1952.

Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple. Opening reception of the juried artists of Anshe Emeth exhibit and sale More than 30 artists who are members or friends of Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple have submitted work, including oil painting, watercolor, sculpture, stained glass, photography, wood carving to pastel. All work is for sale and a portion will benefit the temple's 150 year celebration this year. 222 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. 7-9 p.m. Free admission. Information, call (732) 545-6484.

Sunday, March 7

Highland Park Conservative Temple-Cong. Anshe Emeth. Rabbi Mordechai Schwartz will present a fascinating program entitled "Do-It-Yourself Torah: Shabbat." This class will study the inner workings of Shabbat including its origins and positive mitzvot. It will empower you to make your own Shabbat choices. South Third Ave., Highland Park. 9 a.m. Members $6/day, non-members $8/day and includes breakfast. Information, call (732) 545.6482.

Makhelat HaMercaz, The Jewish Choir of Central N.J. The repertoire will feature Jewish music spanning centuries and continents, with secular, classical, jazz, pop, and folk selections. This will be the third annual concert of Makhelat Hamercaz, a chorus of 43 singers under the direction of Cantors Anna West Ott and Sheldon Levin, at The Library. The East Brunswick Library, 2 Jean Walling Civic Center. 3 p.m. Free. Information, Beverly Kaplan, (732) 985-2778.

Temple Emanu-El's Lauren Danis Eldernet Project. Financial Planning for Seniors, presented by Mort Reisfield, Alan Reisfield CFP and Ellen Krevsky. 756 East Broad St., Westfield. 7 p.m. Information, call (908) 232-6770.

The B'nai B'rith Ketubah Married Couples Unit (40-plus). Dinner. South Side Grille, 2 Main St., South Bound Brook. 5:30 p.m. The cost will be the price of your own dinner, with a separate bar bill. RSVP to Elaine at (908) 232-0062 by March 5.

Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County. David Brahinsky and the Roosevelt String Band. The concert will feature David Brahinsky and a few of his favorite musician friends, master harmonica player Guy DeRosa and bassist Phil McAuliffe, as they perform songs in Hebrew and Yiddish and songs from the American and British Folk traditions. 310 Mounts Corner Drive, Freehold. 2 p.m. $12 for Museum members, $14 for non-members, and $8 for children 13 and under. Information, call (732) 252-6990 or visit www.jhmomc.org.

Congregation Israel of Springfield. ‘Shop For A Cause'. From 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., there will be a children's clothing sample sale. Sizes will include newborn through kids' 12 and will feature designer brands including Petit Bateau, Jacadi, and DKNY. All items will be priced $25 or less.In addition from 10 a.m until 1 p.m. there will also be a designer Spring hat sample sale. A wide range of hats for all occasions — holidays, everyday, etc. Proceeds from the event will go towards Medical Angels, Mikvah Yisroel of Springfield, and the Early Childhood Program of Congregation Israel. 339 Mountain Ave. Springfield. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Shalom Torah Academy East Windsor PTO. Spring Hat Sale. Also including Lia Sophia Jewelry, Arbonne Skin Care, and Pampered Chef products. 639 Abbington Dr., East Windsor. 4-7 p.m. Information, contact; sta.hatsale@gmail.com or (609) 848-8828.

Congregation Neve Shalom. Blood drive. Before, during, and after the Judaica Shop is having a big sale on CD'S, books, and mezzuzahs, Diane Hope will have a beautiful display of jewelry, handbags, and shaws on display for sale. Profits to be shared with Walk for Hope. Also present will be an independent jeweler to buy your old broken or unwanted gold and platinum jewelery. Profit from this will be shared with Neve Shalom and Walk for Hope. 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen.

Martin and Edith Stein Assisted Living Residence. Purim Party. Israeli entertainment with the band "Aliyah." Hamantashen, knishes, and hot dogs. Costumes and funny hats welcome and suggested! 350 Demott Lane, Somerset. 2-4 p.m. Information or RSVP for this party, call (732) 568-1155, email info@steinresidence.org., or view Web site www.steinresidence.org.

Tuesday, March 9

The 55 Plus Club. Mini Seder. Rabbi Gerald Zelizer will speak to the group at that time. 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen. 1:30 p.m. Information, call Lorraine Lapidus at (732) 283-0535.

East Brunswick Hadassah. Rebbitzin Aviva Wasser on welcoming in the Sabbath with Shabbos Candles. Come light up the world and learn the spiritual meaning behind the sparks of the candles. Private home in East Brunswick. 8:15 p.m. RSVP to Debbie at (732) 390-8760 or at (732) 432-8024.

Roselle/Cranford Chapter of Hadassah. "Hate Crimes and Hate Incidents" Discussed by Agent K.I. Davis of the Federal Bureau of Investigation of Newark. Ms. Davis joined the FBI in 2005 is now responsible for investigating Civil Rights violations including: Hate Crimes, Color of Law, Human Trafficking, and violations of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act. Temple Beth-El Mekor Chayim, 338 Walnut Ave., Cranford. 8 p.m. Information, call (908) 276-7764.

Wednesday, March 10

Jewish Federation of Greater Middlesex County and Me'ah National Initiative. A Taste of Me'ah. Learn about the Me'ah program, an intensive two-year adult Jewish learning experience. 230 Old Bridge Turnpike, South River. 7:30 p.m. Free. Information, contact (732) 432-7711.

Thursday, March 11

HaDor Haba, a young women's chapter of Hadassah. The Matzah Ball couples' dinner dance with DJ entertainment and will include a large gift auction. Palms Plaza Catering, 343 State Route 34, Matawan. Tickets to attend are $96 per couple, and sponsorship levels range from $180 to $1,000. Information on attending and giving opportunities, call (732) 617-9517 or email mpetto@optonline.net.

Saturday, March 13

JFS of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren counties. Spring Fling-Deli and Dance. 30th anniversary celebration of JFS. Shimon and Sara Birnbaum JCC, 755 Talamini Road, Bridgweater. 7:30 p.m. $125 per couple. Information, (908) 725-7799 Admin@JewishFamilySvc.org, or www.JewishFamilySvc.org.

Congregation Kehilat Shalom."An Enchanted Evening." The event will feature international hors d'oeuvres and desserts, a silent auction, and casino games. There is also a raffle for a 32 inch high-definition flat screen television plus a Mystery Wine Station where guests can buy a wine ticket for $15 but possibly pick a bottle of wine worth much more. 253 Griggstown Road, Belle Mead. $30 admission. Information, RSVP, call (908) 359-0420 or email robin@ksnj.org.

Sunday, March 14

Highland Park Temple-Cong. Anshe Emeth. Rabbi Mordechai Schwartz will present a fascinating program entitled "Do-It-Yourself Torah: Shabbat." This class will study the inner workings of Shabbat including its origins and positive mitzvot. It will empower you to make your own Shabbat choices. South Third Ave., Highland Park. 9 a.m. Members $6/day, non-members $8/day and includes breakfast. Information, call (732) 545-6482.

Highland Park Conservative Temple-Congregation Anshe Emeth. Annual Donor Dinner Dance honoring Uri Mittler and Gayle Brill Mittler and Dr. Peter and Barbara Schild. Both honorees will be presented with the prestigious Chaver Award for exemplary community service. 201 South Third Ave., Highland Park. 4:30 p.m. Information, call (732) 545-6482.

Monday, March 15

Highland Park Conservative Temple-Cong. Anshe Emeth. "Pre-Passover Workshop: Beyond the Seder" with Rabbi Stephanie Dickstein. This interesting talk will focus on the entire week of Passover and will examine other significant aspects of the holiday of matzah, freedom and spring. 201 South Third Ave., Highland Park. 8 p.m. Free. Information, call (732) 545-6482.

Tuesday, March 16

Moshe Aaron Yeshiva High School. Kosher By Design with Susie Fishbein. With Pesach just a short time away, this evening will focus on unique and delicious recipes from Susie Fishbein's book "Passover by Design." Join us to learn how to make this holiday your most delicious one yet! After all, Pesach is no excuse for boring meals! Private home in East Brunswick. 7 p.m. Space is limited and RSVP is required. All proceeds benefit the MAYHS Scholarship Fund. Information, call (732) 613-7460, ext. 16, or email info@mayhs.org.

Wednesday, March 17

Jewish Congregation of Concordia/Monroe Twp. Screening of "Exodus 47: The Ship that Launched a Nation," narrated by Morley Safer with first person accounts. 1600 Perrineville Road, Monroe in the Concordia Shopping Plaza. 2 p.m. Free. Information, jcconcordia@comcast.net.

Temple Har Shalom. Raising Kids to Love Being Jewish. Open to the entire community at no charge, international speaker Doron Kornbluth, will present a life-changing seminar that utilizes an entertaining, interactive style of incredible stories, jokes, and exercises. Unique and powerful techniques and strategies will be offered to help keep your children Jewish. A light dinner will be served. This program is made possible by a grant from the Jewish Federation of Central N.J. 104 Mount Horeb Road, Warren. 6:30-8 p.m. Information, call Temple Har Shalom at (732) 356-8777 or visit www.templeharshalom.org.

Thursday, March 18

JCC of Western Monmouth. "Arabian Nights" Join Nanette Cohen of "The Shana Rose" in the JCCWM for a multi-sensory, educational Aromatherapy Workshop. You will be working with dried herbs and liquid essences, mixing and blending to create your own aromatherapy items. You will leave with two unique aromatherapy items. 100 US Highway 9, Manalapan. JCCWM members: $12 per person; non-members:$15 per person. Information, contact, shelley@jccwm.org or (732) 683-9300.

Temple Har Shalom. Multi-generational Seder for Women. For more than two decades, a seder offering women the opportunity to infuse the Passover narrative with women's voice and experience taken place worldwide. Now Miriam's seder comes to Temple Har Shalom. Created for multi-generations of women: mothers, daughters, grandmothers, sisters, aunts, cousins, and friends, all are invited to join Rabbi Randi Musnitsky and Cantor Anna Berman for an evening of dining, singing, fun, and laughter as we make our way through a special Haggadah filled with new rituals, songs, and stories. 104 Mount Horeb Road, Warren. 6 p.m. Information, call Temple Har Shalom at (732) 356-8777 or visit www.templeharshalom.org.

March 19-20

Temple Emanu-El of Edison. Rabbi David Saperstein, named by Newsweek Magazine as "America's most influential rabbi," will be scholar-in-residence. Saperstein, director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, (RAC) has been described in a Washington Post profile as the "quintessential religious lobbyist on Capitol Hill." He represents the national Reform Jewish Movement to Congress and the administration. During the weekend Saperstein will deliver the sermon on Friday evening and conduct two workshops on Saturday. 100 James St., Edison. Information, call (732) 549-4442.

Saturday, March 20

Beth El Synagogue of East Windsor. Werner Lecture Fund. Dancing with The Stars. Joel and Donna Muroff will be teaching one ballroom dance and one line-dance. 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor. 8:15 p.m. $18. All proceeds go to the Beth El Synagogue Religious School Scholarship Fund and American Friends of Magen David Adom. RSVP to (609) 443-4454.

Monday, March 22

Jewish Discussion Group. Rabbi Michael Klein of Congregation Ahavat Olam will lead a disscusion on a topic of interest. Manchester Civic Center, located on Colonial Dr. and Rt. 37 in Manchester. 1 p.m. Information, Julie at (732) 323-8225 or Joe at (732) 323-0090.

Wednesday, March 24

Beth Am Shalom Sisterhood. Annual Women's Seder. 400 Carey St., Lakewood. 6 p.m. SHARP. Women Adults: $25. Girls 12 and Under: $10. Seating is limited, RSVP Required by March 17: (732) 363-2800, office@bethamshalom.org. Catering by Blue Fountain Restaurant, Toms River. The meal is not kosher.

Tuesday, March 30

Temple Micah. Second Seder. Temple Micah holds services at the Presbyterian Church of Lawrenceville, 2688 Main Street (Route 206), Lawrenceville. 6 p.m. Email rabieag@temple-micah.org to RSVP. Information, call (609) 921-1128.

Temple Sholom. Seder. Join the families of Temple Sholom of Fanwood/Scotch Plains for our annual Congregational Seder. The family-friendly service will be led by Temple Sholom Rabbi Joel Abraham and Student Cantor Vicky Glikin out of the UAHC Baskin Haggadah. All are welcome. Fanwood Presbyterian Church, corner of Martine and LaGrande Avenues, Fanwood. $25 for adult members/$30 for adult non-members and $12 for child members ages 3-13/$15 for child non-members. No charge for children under 3. RSVP by sending a check payable to Temple Sholom,, P.O. Box 539, Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076. Checks must be received by March 18. Information, (908) 889-4900 or sholom@sholomnj.org.

Congregation B'nai Israel. Passover Seder Celebration. Seating is limited to the first 75 respondents. Non-members are welcome! Pre-Dinner Appetizers at 6:30 p.m. Ma'ariv Service, 7:30 p.m. • Seder, 8 p.m. Members: Adults $45 each; Children $25 each. Non-members: Adults $55 each; Children $35 each. 1488 Old Freehold Road, Toms River, N.J. 08753. Reservations and payment must be made by March 24. For information and prices, call the Synagogue Office, (732) 349-1244, or go to cbitr@comcast.net.

Jewish Community Center of Long Beach Island. Community Seder Second Night. 15 East 24th St., Spray Beach. 4:30 p.m. Adults: $20. Ages 6-11: $11. Ages 5 and Under: Free. Reservations required, (609) 492-4090 • www.jccoflbi.org.

Thursday, April 8

Women's League of Conservative Judaism State Region. Maggie Anton, Author of Rashi's Daughters. Anton will speak at a dessert reception and book signing. Temple Beth O'r/Beth Torah, 111 Valley Road, Clark. $8 per person with pre-registration or $10 at the door. To pre-register, send your name and phone number with check made payable to the Garden State Region-WLCJ by April 1 to: Sharon Barkauskas, GSR Treasurer, 9 Abingdon St, Morris Plains, NJ 07950. Information or directions, contact: Louise Cangelosi at lgc@comcast.net or Meryl Balaban, Garden State Region president at meryl4gsregion@aol.com.

Saturday, April 10

Temple Sha'arey Shalom. "Jewtopia." The creators and stars of the off-Bradway smash hit comedy Jewtopia are bringing their show to Summit for one night only. The off-Broadway sensation Jewtopia opened in New York on September 28, 2004, following a 16-month sold-out run at West Hollywood's Coast Playhouse, where it still holds the record as Los Angeles' longest-running comedy. At the conclusion of its off-Broadway run, Jewtopia played 1,079 performances, making it the longest running off-Broadway comedy in New York history. The show has also enjoyed long runs in Chicago, Florida, Toronto, Atlanta and Sarasota. Summit High School, 125 Kent Place, Summit. 8 p.m. Reserved seating tickets are $50. General admission seats are $40. You can choose your seat location and order online at http://jewtopianj.tix.com or call (800) 595-4849.