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COMING ATTRACTIONS 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.

Wednesday, Aug. 5

JCC of Central N.J. "Meet the Coaches" for anyone interested in any of our swim teams. Meet Barracudas' Head Coach Laura Bransky and learn all about the three programs. 1391 Martine Ave., SCOTCH PLAINS. 7-8 p.m. Information, Kim Koza, aquatics director, (908) 889-8800 ext. 219 or kkoza@jccnj.org; or Laura Bransky, head coach, barracudas@jccnj.org.

Thursday, Aug. 6

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

Sunday, Aug. 9

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

Monday, Aug. 10

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

Tuesday, Aug. 11

Sons of Israel. Community event will include hats by Hedy's hat rack, Pazazz handbags and accessories. 33 Gordons Corner Rd., MANALAPAN. 7 p.m. Contact: (732) 446-3000.

Wednesday, Aug. 12

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

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

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

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

Thursday, Aug. 13

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

Friday, Aug. 14

Chabad Jewish Center of Monroe. Shabbat under the Stars. Entertainment, great food, and Jewish unity. 261 Gravel Hill Rd., MONROE. Services at 6:30 p.m. Dinner and lecture at 7 p.m. $25. Sponsorship: $180. Families with children contact Chanie for pricing. RSVP required, (732) 656-1616 or chaniezak@aol.com. Beth El Synagogue. Shabbat Under the Stars and Open house. Meet and greet reception; congregational dairy dinner, including a sundae bar, follows services. 50 Maple Stream Rd., EAST WINDSOR. 5:30 p.m. $13 per adult and $8 per child 12 years of age and under (3 and under, free). RSVP by Aug. 5, (609) 443-4454. Temple Beth Tikvah. Shabbat Under the Stars and Picnic. Service will be held outdoors on the temple lawn, followed by a picnic gathering. Prospective members are welcome. All attendees should bring a picnic-style dinner, a blanket, and a folding chair. Temple Beth Tikvah will provide dessert. In case of rain, services and the picnic will be held indoors. 950 Preakness Ave., WAYNE. 6 p.m. No fee. Information, Janice Paul, (973) 694-1616 or tbtmembers@aol.com.

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.

Sunday, Aug. 30

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

Wednesday, Sept. 2

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

Saturday, Sept. 12

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

Sunday, Sept. 13

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

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