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Thursday, June 18

Temple Beth O'r/ Beth Torah. Country Line Dancing for all levels with professional instructors. Leather soled shoes suggested. 111 Valley Road, CLARK. 7-9 p.m. $7 in advance or $8 at the door. Information, tickets, (732) 381-8403.

Bat Shalom Hadassah of Jackson-Howell. Monthly General Meeting and a very special presentation of courage and survival. We will meet Helen Terris, a local resident, and hear her remarkable story of survival. Community room of Westlake Mews, South Cooks Bridge Road off of Manhattan St., JACKSON. 7:30 p.m. Information, (732) 833-6983.

Jewish Historical Society of Central Jersey. The American Jewish Experience Lecture Series, with Harvey Hauptman, who was a news, business and sports broadcaster for WCBS radio for more than 30 years. Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, 222 Livingston Ave, NEW BRUNSWICK. 10:30 a.m. Free. Information, (732) 249-4894.

Friday, June 19

Temple Emanu-El. Zimrat Shabbat (song of Shabbat). Uplifting, joyful, and meaningful family Shabbat service. 756 East Broad St., WESTFIELD. 7:45 p.m. Information, Carolyn Shane, (908) 232-6770 or cshane@tewnj.org.

Sunday, June 21

Temple Emanu-El of Bayonne. Movie Sunday-Arranged. Temple Emanu-El, 735 Kennedy Blvd., BAYONNE. Minyan at 8:30 a.m, light refreshments at 9:15 a.m, movie at 9:30 a.m. Information, aplatizky@njcu.edu.

Wednesday, June 24

YM-YWHA of Union. Tour of Grounds for Sculpture, a 35-acre public park in Hamilton. 501 Green Ln., UNION. Bus leaves at 10 a.m. and returns at 4 p.m. Members: $15. Non-members: $20. Cost includes transportation, admission, and lunch. Information, (908) 289-8112.

Monroe Township Holocaust Survivors. Salute to Israel Gala Dinner Dance, with entertainment by Rita and Naum. All proceeds will be sent to the disabled Israeli Veterans. Kosher entrees include Prime Rib, Salmon, and Chicken. Congregation B'nai Tikvah, 1001 Finnegans Lane, NORTH BRUNSWICK. 6:30 p.m. $55 per person. Check to Monroe Holocaust Survivors, P.O. Box 6015, Monroe, N.J. 08831 or Greenbriar residents use lockbox #16 in Town Center. Include your choice of entrée, list of those with whom you wish to be seated. Questions, Sydelle, (609) 409-2616 or Carl (609) 409-0808. Bus transportation reservations, Salome, (609) 409-9252. $3/person.

Bris Avrohom of Old Bridge. A tribute to the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson. Rabbi Mordechai Kanelsky, executive director of Bris Avrohom will be speaking on the topic "The Rebbe: Personal Encounters." Buffet dinner will be served. 770 Madison Gardens, OLD BRIDGE. 7:00 p.m. By reservation only. Please call (732) 316-7600 or email brisavrohom@optonline.net.

Chabad House of Monroe Township. An evening of inspiration celebrating the life of Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, known to the world as the Lubavitcher Rebbe. Guest speaker will be popular writer, editor, and lecturer David Sholom Pape PhD from the Unviersity of London UK. There will be exciting movie clips of the Rebbe, refreshments and L'chaim. 352 Applegarth Rd., MONROE. 7:30 p.m. RSVP appreciated: (609) 409-1000. Jewish Congregation of Concordia. Reservist and veteran of the IDF, Sgt. Benjamin Anthony, will speak on behalf of a new organization, "Our soldiers speak." Sgt. Anthony will discuss the realities and challenges faced by the IDF soldiers as they fight to preserve their homeland. 1600 Perrineville Rd., MONROE. 7:30 p.m. For more information call (609) 395-1952.

Thursday, June 25

Monroe Township Hadassah. English Tea and Garden Visit. Visit beautiful gardens in CONCORDIA and share a delightful English tea. Garden tour at 12:30 p.m. and tea time at 2 p.m. Cost: $18. Proceeds go toward Hadassah cancer research. Contact Maxine at (732) 395-8757 to make a reservation.

Friday, June 26

Chabad Jewish Center of Monroe. Friday night dinner and lecture marking the 15th yahrtzeit of the Lubavitcher Rebbe. A warm and inspiring dinner followed by guest Lecturer Rabbi Mendel Feller, Dean, Minnesota Jewish Academy. Chabad Jewish Center 261 Gravel Hill Rd., MONROE. 7:30 p.m. Couvert: $25. RSVP required. (732) 656-1616 or chaniezak@aol.com.

Congregation Beth Mordecai of Perth Amboy. Shabbat by the Sea. Enjoy the beautiful weather as we pray together. Shabbat dinner to follow. We will meet at Bayview Park, at the corner of Water and Market Streets in PERTH AMBOY. 6:30 p.m. $8 per person (Pizza and Israeli food). RSVP to Susan at (732) 442-1373 or susan@bethmordecai.org

Saturday, June 27

Temple Emanu-El. Temple Emanu-El. Simchat Shabbat worship service. Informal, intimate worship experience conducive to adults and families, led by a rabbi and a song leader. Followed by bagels and coffee, then Torah study. 756 East Broad St., WESTFIELD. 9-10:15 a.m. Information, Carolyn Shane, (908) 232-6770 or cshane@tewnj.org.

Congregation Neve Shalom. Torah readers luncheon. Free luncheon honoring those who chanted Torah, Haftarah, Megillot, and taught adult education courses. 250 Grove Ave., METUCHEN. 9:30 a.m. Information, Hazzan Levin (732) 548-2238 ext. 14.

Ahavas Achim. North Side Lecture. Rabbi Miodownik will discuss: Swine Flu, Gilad Shalit, and the Maharam Mirothenberg. At the home of Miro and Merri Ukraincik. 9 Manor Ct., EDISON. 6 p.m.

Sunday, June 28

Chabad House of Monroe Township. Rummage Sale. Turn your unwanted items into a good deed. No clothing, please. Donated items can be brought to the Chabad House. 352 Applegarth Rd., MONROE. 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information, or to volunteer, call (609) 409-1000.

Chabad Jewish Center of South Brunswick. Welcome a new Torah to the South Brunswick community. The entire Jewish community will welcome a new Torah scroll that has just been completed. There will be live music and dancing as we welcome the Torah. One Riva Ave., SOUTH BRUNSWICK. 1 p.m. For more information, contact Rabbi Levi or Goldie Azimov at (732) 398-9492.

Jewish Congregation of Concordia. Men's Club meeting. A mini breakfast will be held follow by a film, "Crazy Horse, Dynamite and Dreams," story of the Crazy Horse, South Dakota Memorial and inspired by Korzak Ziokowski. 1600 Perrineville Rd., MONROE. 9:30 a.m. (609) 395-1952.

Temple Emanu-El of Bayonne. Movie Sunday-Defiance. Temple Emanu-El, 735 Kennedy Blvd., BAYONNE. Minyan at 8:30 a.m, light refreshments at 9:15 a.m, movie at 9:30 a.m. Information, aplatizky@njcu.edu.

Monday, June 30

Monroe Township Hadassah. Installation of officers. Entertainment provided by Bruce Foster a descendant of songwriter Stephen Foster. Concordia Congregation, Concordia shopping Center, MONROE. 7:30 p.m. No charge. Information, Thelma Miller, (609) 655- 8466.

Wednesday, July 1

JCC Monmouth. "Rock n Roll Summer Cocktail Party" featuring Bobby Bandiera's "Rock n Soul Revue" at the Axelrod Performing Arts Center. 100 Grant Ave, DEAL PARK. 6:30 p.m. Tickets for the reception and performance are $40 per person and can be ordered by calling the Axelrod Box Office at 732-531-9100 ext. 142. Concert only is $25. Group Discounts are also available by calling (732) 531-9100 ext. 155.

Chabad House of Monroe Township. Understanding Prayer. An in-depth look into the morning blessings by noted scholar and lecturer Rabbi Shmuel P. Bogomilsky. 352 Applegarth Rd., MONROE. 7:30 p.m. Call to register, (609) 409-1000.

Tuesday, July 7

East Brunswick Hadassah. Hadassah Summer Splash. Swim, talk, lounge, shop, and enjoy the evening. Watch or participate in our program with an aquatic aerobics instructor. Meat buffet. At the home of Judy Steinweis. 18 Beaverdam Dr.,, EAST BRUNSWICK. Cost, $20. Those who become members at event attend free. RSVP by June 30, enclose checks for $20 payable to East Brunswick Haddasah to Cindy Rollman, 16 Candle Ln., East Brunswick 08816.

Jewish Congregation of Concordia. Presenting the program "Human Connections in a Disconnected Universe: A Holocaust Story in Three Voices." Judith Sherman, daughter Ora Gelb and granddaughter Ilana Gelb will speak. 1600 Perrineville Rd., MONROE. 7:30 p.m. (609) 395-1952.

Wednesday, July 8

Jewish Family Services of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties. Job Seekers Support Group. Topic is "Why Bother Networking?" presented by Alex Freund, Career Coach from Landing Expert Career Coaching. 150-A West High St., SOMERVILLE. No charge; open to entire community. Information, registration, Elise Prezant (908) 725-7799.

Friday. July 10

Temple Emanu-El of Edison. Shabbat Alive. Friday services promise a joyful evening of music and song to welcome Shabbat. New cantor, Jacquie Shuchat-Marx, will be present to add to the beauty of the music and the service. Temple Emanu-El. 100 James St., EDISON. 7:00 p.m. For additional information, call (732) 549-4442.

Sunday, July 12

Raritan Valley Chapter of Hadassah and L'Dor V'Dor Young Women of Raritan Valley. Picnic in the Park. Bring your own lunch. Hadassah will provide drinks and kosher dairy dessert. All are welcome to attend. Johnson Park on River Rd., HIGHLAND PARK/PISCATAWAY. RSVP to Celeste at ywhadassahevents@yahoo.com or (732) 236-8486 or Helene at (732) 572-0036.

Monday, July 13

Monroe Township Hadassah. Meeting. Board member Hadassah Aylat will speak about her 30 years of living in Israel. Please join us and bring a prospective member. 1600 Perrineville Road, MONROE. 7:30 p.m.

Jewish Family and Children's Service. Handy Devices for Easier Living. Speaker is Jamie Prioli, Assistive Technology Professional. This workshop is funded through the Assistive Technology Advocacy Center of Disability Rights New Jersey in partnership with the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. Stonebridge at Montgomery, 100 Hollinshead Spring Road, SKILLMAN. Free and open to community. RSVP by July 9 to Dottie Szczech at (609) 987-8100.

Jewish Historical Society of Central Jersey. American Jewish Experience Lecture Series: Operas with a Jewish Theme. Dawn and Paul Horowitz will discuss the libretto and play excerpts of the music from "Salome", by Richard Strauss. Monroe Township Jewish Center, 11 Cornell Drive, MONROE. 10 a.m. For more information call the JHSCJ office at (732) 249 4894.

Jewish Family Service. First training and orientation session for "Family Mentor Program" and "Senior Friendly Visitor Program." Men and women are being sought to be matched with families. The program is open to anyone, regardless of religious, ethnic, or financial background. Special emphasis is on service to families with children under 10 years old and elderly persons living alone. 150-A West High St., SOMERVILLE. 6 p.m. For more information or to refer a family call (908) 725-7799.

Wednesday, July 15

Jewish Historical Society of Central Jersey. American Jewish Experience Lecture Series: Operas with a Jewish Theme. Dawn and Paul Horowitz will discuss the libretto and play excerpts of the music from "Salome," by Richard Strauss. Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, 222 Livingston Ave., NEW BRUNSWICK. 10:30 a.m. For more information call the JHSCJ office at 732 249 4894.

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 weight 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 if 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.

Sunday, July 20

Leisure Village West ORT. 20th Anniversary Gala. Dinner and entertainment will be provided the by the Ed Goldberg and the Odessa Klezmer band. Encore room, Leisure Village West, MANCHESTER. $30. Open to everyone. Susan, (732) 657-7927 or Phyllis, (732) 323-9175.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. Contact Carol at (732) 860-1683 for more information.