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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.

Jewish Federation of Central Jersey. "Israel and the Media: The Other War," with Aryeh Green, director of Media Central. Join us in a conversation with Aryeh Green of Media Central to find out what we can do to stop bias against Israel. Anshe Chesed Synagogue, 100 Orchard Terrace, Linden. 7:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. Information, call (908)-486-8616.

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, BridgeWater. 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.

Temple B'nai Shalom. Cantor Kenneth Gould and Cantor Jerry Korobow in a special program entitled "A Panorama of Jewish Music" Cantorial, Yiddish, Israeli, pop, theater, and folk music. Fern and Old Stage Roads, East Brunswick. 4 p.m. General Admission is $20, Senior Citizen is $15. Information contact Temple B'nai Shalom at (732) 251-4300.

Freehold Jewish Center. Lecture on The Jewish History of New Jersey. How much do you really know about the Jewish history of New Jersey? Come hear a fascinating lecture by Rabbi Dr. Robert Feirstein, formerly rabbi of Beth Or, Brick and now on the faculty of Stockton College. 59 Broad St., Freehold. 10:30 a.m. $5 includes lecture and refreshments. Information, contact Rabbi Kenneth Greene at (732) 462-0254 or email: office@freeholdjc.org

Adath Israel Congregation of Lawrenceville. Lost Wooden Synagogues of Eastern Europe. The speaker will be Albert Barry, who is an award winning graphic designer, Executive film producer, filmmaker, and photojournalist. He will present a multi-media presentation about the history, life before WWII and their plight afterwards. 1958 Lawrence Road, Lawrenceville. 2 p.m. Information, call (609) 896-4977, or email cmolino@adathisraelnj.org.

Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County. "Music at the Museum." The concert, featuring the widely acclaimed Julliard Student violin-piano duo of Kathy Zinn and Illya Filshtinskiy, will perform works by Beethoven, Prokofiev, Lutoslavski, Schnittke, and Debussey. 310 Mounts Corner Road, in the Mount's Corner Shopping Center, Freehold. 3 p.m. Admission is $10 for Museum members and $12 for non-members, children and students free. Information call (732) 252-6990 or visit www.jhmomc.org.

Moshe Aaron Yeshiva High School. Annual Dinner. The guests of honor are the MAYHS past presidents. As we move strongly forward into our future, we show hakaras hatov to those who worked so hard to build the yeshiva. Congregation Ahavas Achim 216 South First Ave., Highland Park. 6-9 p.m. To RSVP or to place an ad in the Dinner Journal contact MAYHS at (732) 613-7460 or adjournal@mayhs.org.

Tuesday, March 16

BUNWC-Tri County Chapter of the Brandeis National Committee. The participation of women in the political arena, including our own New Jersey representatives. Lecture by Katherine Kleeman, senior communications officer of the Eagleton Institute of Politics, Center for American Women & Politics. Robbinsville Branch Library, 42 Allentown-Robbinsville Road, Robbinsville. 2 p.m. Open to the public and free of charge. Information call (609) 298-4515.

Toms River Hadassah. Seeds of Peace screening. Congregation B'nai Israel. 1488 Old Freehold Road, Toms River. 1 p.m. All welcome. Information,Yvette, (732) 255-7386.

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. Light dinner. Program 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.

Yeshivat Netivot Montessori. Father/Son Panel. Please join us for an information/Q and A session with Netivot fathers and sons and learn why Yeshivat Netivot is a great option for your elementary-aged boys. 7:30 p.m. Congregation Ahavas Achim, 216 S. First Ave., Highland Park.

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 U.S. Highway 9, Manalapan. JCCWM members: $12 per person; non-members:$15 per person. Information, contact, shelley@jccwm.org or (732) 683-9300.

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.

The Shimon and Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center. Comedy Night with MC Sandra Ehlers will feature the comedy of Joe Anthony, Danny Cohen and Vicky Kuperman. 775 Talamini Road, Bridgewater. 7:30 p.m. $55/person and includes the show, snacks and dessert reception. information and to reserve seats, call the JCC office at (908) 725-6994 ext. 201.

JCC of Central New Jersey. Concert by folk trio Sons of the Never Wrong. With their unique three-part harmonies on top of witty, whimsical songs, Sons are eclectic — combining influences of folk, jazz, pop, and rock. Their energy can power up an entire town. 1391 Martine Ave., Scotch Plains. Doors open at 8 p.m.; the concert begins at 8:45 p.m. $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Purchase tickets online at www.jccnj.org or contact Simone Klein at (908) 889-8800 ext. 214 or sklein@jccnj.org.

Sunday, March 21

Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County (JHMOMC). Gala opening for the spring exhibition, "From Generation to Generation: The Enamel Art of Marilyn Druin and Erica Druin. " Gala will feature remarks by Ursula Ilse-Neuman, Curator of Jewelry at the Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) in New York City, and Ulysses Grant Diet, Senior Curator and Curator of Decorative Arts at the Newark, (NJ) Museum. 310 Mounts Corner Drive (in the Mounts Corner Shopping Center). 2-4:30 p.m. $18 for Museum members and $36 for non-members. Information, call the Museum (732) 252-6990 or visit www.jhmomc.com.

Adath Israel Congregation of Lawrenceville. Trip to New York City and a tour with Oscar Israelowitz entitled Restoration and Renewal: Synagogues of New York City. 8:45 a.m-5 p.m. $65 per adult and $20 per school-age children which includes coach, admissions, and lunch. The trip is open to the community. Please make reservations by March 15. Information, call (609) 896-4977, or email cmolino@adathisraelnj.org.

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.

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 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, N.J. 07950. Information Louise Cangelosi at lgc@comcast.net or Meryl Balaban, Garden State Region president, 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 Sept. 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.

Monday, April 12

Jewish Historical Society of Central Jersey. "Leonard Bernstein: The Political Life of an American Musician." Lecture by Professor Barry Seldes, professor of political science at Rider University. He also teaches courses on Musical Expression and Political Culture, and Cultural Politics. His book entitled "Leonard Bernstein: The Political Life of an American Musician" was published last year. Monroe Township Jewish Center, 11 Cornell Dr., Monroe. 10 a.m. Free and open to the public. Information call the JHSCJ office at (732) 249-4894.

Flemington Jewish Community Center. Bingo. Individual cash prizes can be up to $1,000, depending on attendance, so bring your neighbors and friends. 5 Sergeantsville Road, Flemington. Doors open at 6:15 p.m., and games begin at 7 p.m. Admission is $10 per person. Information, call (908) 782-6410.

Wednesday, April 14

Hadassah's Southern New Jersey Region. Annual Education Symposium. Around the World Jewishly: A Multicultural Experience, will feature speakers who will share personal stories of Jewish life in Ethiopia, Egypt, India, Shanghai, and more. Forsgate Country Club, 375 Forsgate Dr., Jamesburg. Full day program begins at 8:45 a.m.

Henry Ricklis Holocaust Memorial Committee of Monroe. Annual Yom HaShoah Observance, theme is Resistance, honoring Ricklis member Ascher Goldstein for his heroic resistance activities during the war, as well as the bravery he showed during Israel's fight for Independence. His six grandchildren will read an account of his incredible life. We will also feature our very moving Drum Cadence and Survivor Processional and Menorah Lighting Ceremony. Marcia Ikonomopoulos, Museum director of Kehila Kedosha Janina Synagogue and Museum, will give this year's keynote address. Monroe Township High School's Marasco Theatre, 1629 Perrineville Road, Monroe. 1 p.m. Free. Information, contact Nina Wolff at (732) 605-7811 or nwolff0325@aol.com.

Sunday, April 18

Monmouth Torah Links. An Evening of Sushi and Spirit, featuring Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis. Jungreis is a world renowned lecturer and has authored four best-selling books, including her latest release "Life Is A Test." Enjoy a lavish sushi buffet followed by an exciting presentation. The event will take place at the Marlboro Fire Company, 5 South Main St., Marlboro. Reservations suggested, $18 in advance, $25 at the door. Information, call (732) 377-9551 or email to info@monmouthtorahlinks.org.

Monday, April 19

The Flemington Jewish Community Center. Bingo. Individual cash prizes can be up to $1,000, depending on attendance, so bring your neighbors and friends. 5 Sergeantsville Road, Flemington. Doors open at 6:15 p.m., and games begin at 7 p.m. Admission is $10 per person. Information, call (908) 782-6410.

Wednesday, April 21

Jewish Historical Society of Central Jersey. "Leonard Bernstein: The Political Life of an American Musician." Lecture by Professor Barry Seldes, professor of political science at Rider University. He also teaches courses on Musical Expression and Political Culture, and Cultural Politics. His book entitled "Leonard Bernstein: The Political Life of an American Musician" was published last year. Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, 222 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. 10 a.m. Free and open to the public. Information call the JHSCJ office at (732) 249 4894.