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Thursday, Jan. 7

JCC of Middlesex County. "Israel Info Evening." Are you between 16 and 26 and interested in traveling to Israel for a summer, semester, or year? There will be a shaliach and past participants of programs who will present much information about free trips with Birthright, college programs, volunteer opportunities and more. Refreshments and conversation following program. 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison. 7:30 p.m. Please RSVP to Jennine at (732) 494-3232 ext. 621 by Jan. 4.

Friday, Jan. 8

Temple Micah. Shabbat evening services. Interactive and relaxed services especially geared toward families and children. All are welcome and encouraged to participate in song, prayer, and discussion. Services held at the Presbyterian Church of Lawrenceville, 2688 Main St, (Route 206), Lawrenceville. 7:30 p.m. Information about Temple Micah, the Irving Seligman Religious School, or programs, www.Temple-Micah.org or (609) 921-1128.

Saturday, Jan 9

Temple Emanu-El. Simchat Shabbat service. Led by a rabbi and a song leader, this 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. All are welcome. 756 East Broad St., Westfield. 9-10:15 a.m. Contact: Carolyn Shane, (908) 232-6770 or cshane@tewnj.org.

Congregation Ohr Torah. "Facing up to Abuse in the Orthodox Community." Speakers include Mutty Weiss, a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, and Rabbi Yosef Blau, Mashgiach Ruchani at Yeshiva University, and current president of the Religious Zionists of America. 48 Edgemount Road, Edison. 8-9:30 p.m. Information, (732) 432-7711.

Sunday, Jan. 10

The Sisterhood and Men’s Club of Temple Beth O’r/Beth Torah. Stress: The Modern Epidemic. Frank Mathews of the Rahway Hospital Speakers Bureau returns. A light breakfast will be served. 111 Valley Road, CLARK. 9:45 a.m. Free. Please RSVP to the temple office at (732) 381-8403 by Jan. 6.

Shimon and Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center. Membership, Preschool and Camp Open House. Staff will be available to provide tours of the JCC. Special one-day savings of up to $500 will be offered including up to $300 on a new JCC membership; $100 for a new registration for JCC Camp Ruach; and $100 for a new registration for the JCC Blaustein Early Childhood Center. 775 Talamini Road, Bridgewater. 1-4 p.m. Information, (908) 725-6994 ext. 201.

Temple Sha’arey Shalom. Bagel Bingo Brunch. This fun-filled event will feature a delicious spread of bagels and desserts, plus lots of Bingo games, door prizes, and winners’ prizes. 78 South Springfield Ave., Springfield. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Admission is $12 for adults and $5 for children 10 and under. Information, (973) 379-5387 or www.shaarey.org.

Congregation Beth Chaim. Party Showcase. Meet the vendors who will help you plan your party whether it is a bar or bat mitzvah celebration, wedding, anniversary, sweet 16, or any other special event. This year’s showcase will offer new vendors as well as a number of surprises. Open to the entire community. 329 Village Road East, Princeton Junction. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Information, Linda Gehrlein, (609) 799-9401 or lgehrlein@bethchaim.org.

Tuesday, Jan. 12

Flemington Jewish Community Center. Bingo night. Individual cash prizes can be up to $1,000, depending on attendance, so bring your neighbors and friends. 5 Sergeantsville Road (Route 523 south, across from the police station), Raritan. 6:15 p.m.. $10 per person. Information, (908) 782-6410.

Monday, Jan. 11

Temple Beth Or. Study the Book of Genesis with Rabbi Shaffin. 200 Van Zile Road, Brick. 11 a.m. Information, reservations, (732) 458-4700 or www.TempleBethOrBrick.org.

Wednesday, Jan. 13

Temple Emanu-El. Blankets of Love. Knit and crochet blankets or bring your works in progress or finished works to be donated to children with cancer and soldiers in Iraq. Blankets may be any size from 3 feet x 5 feet and larger, and must be made from new, washable materials except wool. 756 East Broad St., Westfield. 7:30 p.m. Contact: Carolyn Shane, (908) 232-6770 or cshane@tewnj.org.

Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) of Princeton-Mercer County. Attention Deficit Disorder Lecture and Discussion The topic is, "Teachers talk about AD/HD." A panel of elementary, middle school, and high school teachers skilled at educating AD/HD children, will share their experiences and insights. 58 Riverside Drive, Princeton. 7-9 p.m. Information, call (609) 683-8787 or email adhdcoachjane@aol.com.

The Residence at Forsgate. "Maximize Your Benefits" seminar. Learn how you can qualify for Veteran’s benefits. 319 Forsgate Drive, Monroe. 6:30 p.m. Free. Limited seating: RSVP by Jan. 8, (732) 656-1000.

Thursday, Jan. 14

Temple Emanu-El. Java and Judaism: Jewish Biography discussion of figures from the four major movements in Judaism. The Jan. 14 session, led by Rabbi David Kalb, will deal with the Reconstructionist movement. Feb. 25, Rabbi Kroloff will lead the discussion on figures in the Reform movement. 756 East Broad St., Westfield. 7:30 p.m. Free. Contact: Carolyn Shane, (908) 232-6770 or cshane@tewnj.org.

Friday, Jan 15

Emanu-El Westfield. Zimrat Shabbat (song of Shabbat) and a special Martin Luther King, Jr. program. 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. 756 East Broad St., Westfield. 7:45 p.m. Contact: Carolyn Shane, (908) 232-6770 or cshane@tewnj.org.

Emanu-El Edison. Services and Shabbat dinner in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. including a sermon by Reverend Owens of New Hope Baptist Church. Our choir and theirs will provide heavenly music. 100 James St. Edison. Dinner at 7 p.m. and services at 8 p.m. Information, Lee Liss at (732) 369-3270.

Jewish Congregation of Concordia/Monroe Twp. Oneg Shabbat at the Synagogue with Cantor Eli Perlman. Come and enjoy our Services at our Haimish Conservative Synagogue. Stop & Shop Shopping Plaza, 1600 Perrineville Road, Monroe. 7:30 p.m. Information, call (609) 395-1952.

Saturday, Jan. 16

Young Israel of East Brunswick. Auction and wine tasting. Featuring Judaic/Israel art and sports/music memorabilia; wines of Herzog and Royal Wines; and wine sale through Rite Aid Liquors in Highland Park. 93 Dunhams Corner Road, East Brunswick. 8 p.m. $10 in advance; $15 at door. Information, Jeffrey Dantowitz, (732) 254-5425.

Sunday, Jan. 17

YM-YWHA of Union County, NCJW, and Union County Section. Big Band Swing Dance and Concert. No partners necessary. 501 Green Lane, Union. 1-3 p.m. Free. Information, (908) 289-8112 or email ncjwunion@yahoo.com.

Tuesday, Jan. 19

BUNWC-Tri County Chapter of the Brandeis National Committee. Broadway with a Twist, starring Nina Deutsch, pianist, singer, writer, and speaker. Hamilton Township Library, 1 Justice Samuel A. Alito, Jr. Way. Hamilton. 2 p.m. Information, (609) 298-4515.

Temple Beth El of Somerset Sisterhood. Ladies Poker Night. Join us to learn the basics of poker and play a few hands of Texas Hold 'Em (no prior knowledge of poker needed) 1489 Hamilton St., Somerset. 8 p.m. $5 cover charge, with all the proceeds going to Sisterhood. Information, contact (732) 873-2325.

Wednesday, Jan. 20

Jewish Congregation of Concordia/Monroe Twp. Screening of "The Rape of Europa." A documentary that tells the epic story of the systematic theft and destruction of Europe’s art treasures. Stop & Shop Shopping Plaza, 1600 Perrineville Road, Monroe. 2 p.m. Free. Information, call (609) 395-1952.

Friday, Jan. 22

I.L. Peretz Secular Jewish Community. "Speaking Truth to Power: Jewish Freethinkers from Abraham to Sherwin Wine," by Bennett Muraskin, author of books and articles on secular humanistic Judaism. Reformed Church of Highland Park, 19-21 2nd Ave., Highland Park. 8 p.m. $5 for non-members. Information, (732) 545-9691 or info@ilperetz.org.

Saturday, Jan 23

Temple Emanu-El. Community Shabbaton. Eat, pray, learn, and have fun at this intergenerational community celebration. Come for some, or stay for all. The morning includes with adult Torah study at 9:30 a.m., with a joyful intergeneration worship accompanied by guitar, pot-luck dairy lunch, and song session at noon, numerous electives to choose from at 1:00 p.m., and a special closing program at 2:00 p.m. 756 East Broad St., Westfield. 9:30 a.m. Contact: Carolyn Shane, (908) 232-6770 or cshane@tewnj.org.

Temple Emanu-El. Singer/songwriter Beth Schafer concert. 100 James St. Edison 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at the temple. Information at www.edisontemple.org.

Temple Beth Or. Family friendly film night and dinner. 200 Van Zile Road, Brick. Adults: $6. Children under 13: $3. Information, reservations, (732) 458-4700 or www.TempleBethOrBrick.org.

Temple Sholom Fanwood/Scotch Plains. A Night Of Comedy. Mary Dimino headlines trio of stand-up comics. 74 South Martine Ave., Fanwood. 7:30 p.m. $20. 74 South Martine Ave., Fanwood. Information or to purchase tickets, lytelaw@aol.com or (909) 889-4900.

Sunday, Jan. 24

Makhelat HaMercaz Jewish Choir of Central New Jersey. The musical repertoire spans centuries and continents. Their selections include religious, secular, classical, jazz, pop and folk tunes sung in Hebrew, Yiddish, English, Ladino, and Romance languages. Highland Park Public Library, 31 North Fifth Ave., Highland Park. 2 p.m. Information, www.hpplnj.org or call the library at (732) 572-2750.

Werner Lecture Fund of Beth El Synagogue in East Windsor. An evening of music, featuring the vocal talents of Christopher Michael Christiana. Christopher Michael Christiana has a captivating style with a repertoire that includes, Broadway, folk, popular and opera. A special inaugural performance of The Beth El Barbershop Quartet will also be presented. A wine and cheese reception is included along with coffee and cake. 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor. 7 p.m. $15 for advance reservations and $20 at the door. RSVP to the Beth El Synagogue Office, (609) 443-4454

Shimon and Sara Birnbaum JCC Festival of Books and Culture. American Girl Tea and Brunch with Jacqueline D. Greene, author of the American Girl Rebecca Book Series. Bring your daughter, your grandchild or any little girl — and of course your favorite American Girl doll — to this very special Girls’ Day Out. 775 Talamini Road, Bridgewater. 12:30 p.m. $18 per person ($24 includes the book) or $34 per couple ($40 includes the book). Register, (908) 725-6994 x201.

Temple Beth-El. Free community health fair. Basic health screenings, opportunity to talk to doctors and specialists about health concerns, presentations on health issues throughout the day, information about local health resources, and assistance in applying for New Jersey Family Care (NJFC). Temple Beth-El, 67 Route 206, Hillsborough. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Information, (908) 722-0674.

East Brunswick Jewish Center. Bar mitvah/bat mitvah/ wedding expo. Meet more than 25 exciting vendors. There will be photographers, DJs, florists, and much more. Food sampling from caterers will be available. 511 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. 12-3 p.m. Information, (732) 257-7070 or www.ebjc.org.

Flemington Jewish Community Center. Pianist Ilya Yakushev, who has performed in the United States, Russia, Italy, and Spain. 5 Sergeantsville Road, Flemington . 6:30 p.m. $18 donation; $12 donation for seniors and students. Reservations, (908) 782-6410.

Monday, Jan. 25

Temple Beth Or. Adult Education with Rabbi Fierstien. 200 Van Zile Road, Brick. 10 a.m. Information, reservations, (732) 458-4700 or www.TempleBethOrBrick.org.

Mameloshen meeting. Rabbi Klein will moderate an interesting subject. All are welcome and refreshments will be served. Civic Center, Manchester Town Hall, Route 38 and Colonial Drive, Manchester. 1 p.m. Information, julius0000@aol.com.

Tuesday, Jan. 26

Flemington Jewish Community Center. Bingo night. Individual cash prizes can be up to $1,000, depending on attendance, so bring your neighbors and friends. 5 Sergeantsville Road (Route 523 south, across from the police station), Raritan. 6:15 p.m.. $10 per person. Information, call (908) 782-6410.

Friday, Jan. 29

Temple Beth Or. Youth group service and dinner. 200 Van Zile Road, Brick. Tot Shabbat: 6 p.m. Dinner: 6:30 p.m. Youth Service: 7:15 p.m. Dinner: Adults, $10; children under 13, $5. Information, reservations, (732) 458-4700 or www.TempleBethOrBrick.org.

Saturday, Jan. 30

Highland Park Conservative Temple-Congregation Anshe Emeth. Screening of "My Father, My Lord." The film will be followed with remarks by Dr. Allan Nadler, a Professor and Director of Jewish Studies at Drew University. An ordained rabbi, Dr. Nadler is the author of "The Faith of the Mithnagdim: Rabbinic Responses to Hasidic Rapture" (Johns Hopkins University Press) and has published numerous studies of ultra-Orthodox Judaism and Hasidism. 201 South Third Ave., Highland Park. 8 p.m. This film screening and discussion are open to the public at no charge, with a $6 donation suggested. Information, contact Udi Shorr at (732) 819-9850.

East Brunswick Jewish Center. Shabbat Shirah gathering. The annual Kumsitz, Yiddish for "come, sit", features selected Jewish, Israeli and Yiddish songs to celebrate the Torah Parsha and Haftorah, Tu b’Shevat, and songs related to other themes. 511 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. 8:30 p.m. Iinformation, www.kolhaneshamaeb.org, kolhaneshama@yahoo.com, Jack at (732) 390-9764, or Maris at (732) 254-4392.

Sunday, January 31

Congregation B’nai Israel. Cantors concert. Cantors Seth Adelson, Jenna Greenberg, Wendi Portman, and Steven Walvick will come together in song and fun; the group came together at The Jewish Theological Seminary and formed Revi’a, a dynamic and entertaining group of Hazzanim. Proceeds go towards the Ramah Youth Scholarship Fund. 1488 Old Freehold Road, TOMS RIVER. 4 p.m. Tickets are $18 in advance and $25 at the door. Students $5. Please call the synagogue office for further information and to purchase tickets by Jan. 27, 732-349-1244.

Brotherhood of Temple Sha’arey Shalom of Springfield. "Texas Hold 'Em" poker tournament. Come out for a chance to win one of three prizes in form of Visa Gift Cards worth $1,000, $500, or $250. The value of prizes may be increased and additional prizes awarded depending on the number of entries. 78 South Springfield Ave., Springfield. 1-6 p.m. $50 buy-in. Information, Scott Silverstein, (908) 522-1442 or scottsilverstein@aol.com.

Tuesday, Feb. 2

Highland Park Conservative Temple-Cong. Anshe Emeth & the Temple Sisterhood. Nina Redl on "Conversion Through the Ages." Redl holds degrees from Munich University and is a rabbinical student and PhD candidate at the JTS. She will explore the convert from the Mishnah and will pose questions that deal with a convert’s former life as well as study the images of converts in rabbinic literature and other sources. South Third Ave., Highland Park. 8 p.m. Information, call (732) 545.6482.

Saturday, Feb. 6

East Brunswick Jewish Center. Casino Night fundraiser offering Las Vegas style table games including a poker tournament with professional dealers. Food, drinks and music provided. Thousands of dollars of prizes! 511 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. 8 p.m. Admission $59/singles and $118/couple includes dinner, two drinks, and money to play. Information, garymoss2@comcast.net or (732) 257-7070.

Sunday, Feb. 7

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. embers $6/day, non-members $8/day and includes breakfast. Information, call (732) 545.6482.

Sunday, March 7

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. embers $6/day, non-members $8/day and includes breakfast. Information, call (732) 545.6482.

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 - $1,000. Information on attending and giving opportunities, call (732) 617-9517 or email mpetto@optonline.net.

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.