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Thursday, July 16

Beth El Synagogue. Film showing of the Life and Times of Hank Greenberg. As Hitler invaded Europe, a young Jewish baseball player challenged Babe Ruth's home run record. The film will document Hank Greenberg's story. This is a great movie for school aged children. Maple Stream Road, EAST WINDSOR. 6:30 p.m. Admission is $5 per person or $20 for a family of four or more. Hot dogs will be included. Reservations are suggested. (609) 443-4454, www.bethel.net.

Bat Shalom Hadassah of Jackson-Howell. Membership appreciation dinner followed by the regular monthly meeting. New "life members" will be honored, multi-generational Hadassah families will be recognized and a new "Tree of Life" will be presented. In addition, there will be a beautiful display of items for sale by the White Butterfly shop of Jackson. Community room of Westlake Mews, South Cooks Bridge Road, JACKSON. 6 p.m. Etta Lev at (732) 928-8555 or Roberta Levine at (732) 928-0869.

Friday, July 17

Jewish Family Services of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties. Job Seekers Support Group. Topic is "Financial Strategies During a Job Transition" presented by Bruce Graev, Financial Advisor/Certified Financial Planner from Ameriprise Financial. 150-A West High St., SOMERVILLE. Free of charge and open to community. Information, registration, Elise Prezant at (908) 725-7799.

Jewish Congregation of Concordia. Oneg Shabbat with Reunion of bar and bat mitzvah adult students. Regency ballroom in Concordia Clubhouse, MONROE. 7:30 p.m. (609) 395-1952.

Saturday, July 18

Jewish Congregation of Concordia. Shabbat services will be led by Cantor Eli Perlman and the Men's Club. 1600 Perrineville Rd., MONROE. 9:30 a.m. (609) 395-1952.

Sunday, July 19

Congregation B'nai Tikvah. Summer Blood Donor Drive. Blood donors 17 and up must be in good general health and weigh at least 120 pounds. 1001 Finnegan's Lane, NORTH BRUNSWICK. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Questions, Marty Engel at (732) 297-3198.

Raritan Valley Chapter of Hadassah. Chug Ivrit (Hebrew Club) for intermediate to advanced Hebrew speakers. Guest speaker is Adam Tel Deutel. His topic will be "The Healing Secrets of Hebrew Letters." Open to both men and women. At the home of Marian Pianko. 137 Highland Ave., EDISON. 10 a.m. Free. For more information, contact Rachael Weintraub at (732) 819-9298 or Rachael@weintraubworld.net.

Ruth Hyman JCC, Deal. JCC's 5K Summer Classic. Proceeds of the race will benefit JCC special needs, health, and wellness programs. Awards will be presented to the top male and female runners and age group awards. 100 Grant Ave., DEAL. Check in at 7:00 a.m., race begins at 8:30 a.m. Entry fee: $20 before July 12, $25 after July 12. For race information, contact John Mrowicki at (732) 531-9100 ext. 137.

Jewish Congregation of Concordia. Honoring Dan and Corrine Gown, Harriet and Arthur Sudran and Doris Altman. Guest speaker is Lt. Col. (IDR ret.) Gil Elan, Mideast analyst. 1600 Perrineville Rd., MONROE. 11:30 a.m. $18 per person. (609) 395-1952.

Blood Center of NJ. Blood drive sponsored by Congregation B'nai Tikvah. Each donor will get a $15 gas card. Donors 17 and up are eligible. You must be in good general health and weigh at least 120 lbs. Eat before donating and have an ID with your signature. FDA Regulations require a Donor's or Social Security number on your application. 1001 Finnegans Lane, NORTH BRUNSWICK. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. If you have questions, please call (732) 297-3198 or (800) BLOODNJ.

B'nai B'rith Ketubah Married Couples Unit (40+). Buffet lunch. Buttonwood Manor, 845 Route 34, MATAWAN. 11:30 a.m. $20 per person, plus tax and tip. RSVP to Elaine at (908) 232-0062 by July 17.

Tuesday, July, 21

Manhigut Yehudit. Presentation on issues of Israel and solutions for a peaceful future. Shmuel Sackett will be presenting a discussion on our hand in creating the real roadmap to peace for Israel at the Green Lane Y. 501 Green Lane, UNION. 8 p.m. Contact (908) 727-2543.

Wednesday, July 22

National Jewish Outreach Project. The JCC of Middlesex County and Congregation Beth Mordecai offer Level I Hebrew Reading Crash Course, sponsored by the National Jewish Outreach Project. Classes take place on six consecutive Wednesday afternoons. 1775 Oak Tree Rd., EDISON. 1:30-3 p.m. Pre-registration required: (732) 494-3232.

Hoshen Mishpat. Business Halachot. Join the Business Halachot summer series every Wednesday night. Ohel Simha, 295 Park Ave., DEAL. 8:45 p.m. Contact: info@baishavaad.com.

Friday, July 24

Temple Emanu-El of Edison. Shabbat Under the Stars. An outdoor greeting to the Shabbat with music and song. Prospective members welcome. Services followed by an ice cream social. Temple Emanu-El. 100 James St., EDISON. 7 p.m. For more information, call (732) 549-4442.

Sunday, July 26

Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple. Rummage sale. Ten rooms full of clothing, housewares, furniture, jewelry, toys, linens and other items. 222 Livingston Ave., NEW BRUNSWICK. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. July 26. Also Sunday, Aug. 2, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Tuesday July 28, 5-8 p.m. and Monday, Aug. 3, 5-8 p.m. Information, (732) 545-6484.

Wednesday, July 29

The Residence at Forsgate. Speed Networking Breakfast. Opportunity to connect with professionals in the industry. 319 Forsgate Dr., MONROE. 8 a.m. RSVP to (732) 656-1000.

Temple Beth Ahm of Aberdeen. Pre-fast dinner followed by Tisha b'Av services. Members of both congregations will participate in the chanting of the Book of Lamentations. OLD BRIDGE. 7:30 p.m. Contribution of $10 for non-members of either congregation.

Thursday, July 30

Jewish Family and Children's Service. Laugh Yourself Healthy, with Pam Jones, RN, Certified Laughter Leader. Presently, Pam works as an Integrative Therapy Nurse at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton in Community Education. Meadow Lakes Community, 300 Meadow Lakes, EAST WINDSOR. Free and open to community. RSVP by July 28 to Dottie Szczech at (609) 987-8100.

Sunday, Aug. 2

Jewish Congregation of Concordia. Open House to welcome new residents to our "Haimish Place." Light refreshments will be served. 1600 Perrineville Rd., MONROE. 10 a.m.-noon. (609) 395-1952. Congregation Brothers of Israel in Elberon. Israeli singing sensations Gad Elbaz and Ohad Moskowitz perform at summer concert. 100 Grant Ave., Deal Park, DEAL. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. General admission is $36, with patron seats available for $75 and $150. Contact, (732) 222-6666.

Tuesday, Aug. 4

JCC of Middlesex County. "The Taming of the Shrew," by The Next Stage Ensemble, the travelling company of The Shakespeare Theatre of N.J. Light refreshments will follow. 1775 Oak Tree Road, EDISON. 1:30 p.m. JCC members: $8. Non-members: $10. Register at the JCC. Information, Sue Horwitz, (732) 494-3232 ext. 603.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Twp., 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.

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.