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Thursday, March 4

Bat Shalom Hadassah of Jackson-Howell. Cocktail hour and kosher wine tasting party. Musical entertainment will be provided by Cantor Amar. You'll be able to taste and order your favorate kosher Passover wines, and refreshments will be served. The Mews, South Cooksbridge Road, Jackson. 7 p.m. $5 per person. To reserve a space, contact Myra Salz at (732) 928-9663 or Ellen Keller at (732) 833-6610.

Friday, March 5

JFCS and The Jewish Center of Princeton. Welcome the Sabbath in song, stories, and dinner with other Jewish families and individuals living with special needs. The Jewish Center, 435 Nassau St., Princeton. 5:30-7:30 p.m. $36/family or $12/individual. Pre-registration required by Tuesday, March 2. Information or to register, contact Debra H. Levenstein at (609) 987-8100 or debral@jfcsonline.org.

Freehold Jewish Center. Shabbat Across America/Canada. Freehold Jewish Center will be one of approximately 700 synagogues across the continent that will simultaneously open its doors to all Jews, so they may join together to experience and rejoice in a traditional Shabbat service and festive meal. Freehold Jewish Center, 59 Broad St., Freehold. 6-9 p.m.

Saturday, March 6

Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple. Opening reception of the juried artists of Anshe Emeth exhibit and sale More than 30 artists who are members or friends of Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple have submitted work, including oil painting, watercolor, sculpture, stained glass, photography, wood carving to pastel. All work is for sale and a portion will benefit the temple. 222 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. 7-9 p.m. Free admission. Information, (732) 545-6484.

YM-YWHA of Union. Saturday Night Coffee House at the "Y." Starring Flavian and the "Mind Reading Show"....great fun, audience participation. 501 Green Lane, Union. Doors open at 8:15 p.m. Only $8 ($5 for Y members). RSVP at (908) 289-8112, or on the Y Facebook Page! Welcome at the door, space permitting.

Sunday, March 7

Highland Park Conservative 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.

Makhelat HaMercaz, The Jewish Choir of Central N.J. The repertoire will feature Jewish music spanning centuries and continents, with secular, classical, jazz, pop, and folk selections. This will be the third annual concert of Makhelat Hamercaz, a chorus of 43 singers under the direction of Cantors Anna West Ott and Sheldon Levin, at The Library. The East Brunswick Library, 2 Jean Walling Civic Center. 3 p.m. Free. Information, Beverly Kaplan, (732) 985-2778.

Temple Emanu-El's Lauren Danis Eldernet Project. Financial Planning for Seniors, presented by Mort Reisfield, Alan Reisfield CFP and Ellen Krevsky. 756 East Broad St., Westfield. 7 p.m. Information, call (908) 232-6770.

The B'nai B'rith Ketubah Married Couples Unit (40-plus). Dinner. South Side Grille, 2 Main St., South Bound Brook. 5:30 p.m. The cost will be the price of your own dinner, with a separate bar bill. RSVP to Elaine at (908) 232-0062 by March 5.

Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County. David Brahinsky and the Roosevelt String Band. The concert will feature David Brahinsky and a few of his favorite musician friends, master harmonica player Guy DeRosa and bassist Phil McAuliffe, as they perform songs in Hebrew and Yiddish and songs from the American and British Folk traditions. 310 Mounts Corner Drive, Freehold. 2 p.m. $12 for Museum members, $14 for non-members, and $8 for children 13 and under. Information, call (732) 252-6990 or visit www.jhmomc.org.

Congregation Israel of Springfield. ‘Shop For A Cause'. Children's clothing sample sale 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sizes include newborn through kids' 12 and feature designer brands including Petit Bateau, Jacadi, and DKNY. All items will be priced $25 or less.In addition from 10 a.m until 1 p.m. there will also be a designer Spring hat sample sale. A wide range of hats for all occasions — holidays, everyday, etc. Proceeds from the event will go towards Medical Angels, Mikvah Yisroel of Springfield, and the Early Childhood Program of Congregation Israel. 339 Mountain Ave. Springfield.

Shalom Torah Academy East Windsor PTO. Spring Hat Sale. Also including Lia Sophia Jewelry, Arbonne Skin Care, and Pampered Chef products. 639 Abbington Dr., East Windsor. 4-7 p.m. Information, contact; sta.hatsale@gmail.com or (609) 848-8828.

Congregation Neve Shalom. Blood drive. Before, during, and after the Judaica Shop is having a big sale on CD'S, books, and mezzuzahs, Diane Hope will have a beautiful display of jewelry, handbags, and shaws on display for sale. Profits to be shared with Walk for Hope. Also present will be an independent jeweler to buy your old broken or unwanted gold and platinum jewelery. Profit from this will be shared with Neve Shalom and Walk for Hope. 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen.

Martin and Edith Stein Assisted Living Residence. Purim Party. Israeli entertainment with the band "Aliyah." Hamantashen, knishes, and hot dogs. Costumes and funny hats welcome and suggested! 350 Demott Lane, Somerset. 2-4 p.m. Information or RSVP for this party, call (732) 568-1155, email info@steinresidence.org., or view Web site www.steinresidence.org.

Temple Beth Or. Bingo. Food will be available for purchase (no food may be brought from the outside due to dietary laws). 200 Van Zile Road, Brick. 1 p.m., doors will open at 11:30 a.m. Admission is $2 and prizes total $1,200. Information, (732) 458-4700 or www.templebethorbrick.org.

Tuesday, March 9

East Brunswick Hadassah. Rebbitzin Aviva Wasser on welcoming in the Sabbath with Shabbos Candles. Come light up the world and learn the spiritual meaning behind the sparks of the candles. Private home in East Brunswick. 8:15 p.m. RSVP to Debbie at (732) 390-8760 or at (732) 432-8024.

Roselle/Cranford Chapter of Hadassah. "Hate Crimes and Hate Incidents" Discussed by Agent K.I. Davis of the Federal Bureau of Investigation of Newark. Davis joined the FBI in 2005 is now responsible for investigating Civil Rights violations including: Hate Crimes, Color of Law, Human Trafficking, and violations of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act. Temple Beth-El Mekor Chayim, 338 Walnut Ave., Cranford. 8 p.m. Information, call (908) 276-7764.

Wednesday, March 10

Jewish Federation of Greater Middlesex County and Me'ah National Initiative. A Taste of Me'ah. Learn about the Me'ah program, an intensive two-year adult Jewish learning experience. 230 Old Bridge Turnpike, South River. 7:30 p.m. Free. Information, contact (732) 432-7711.

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.

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, Bridgweater. 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 Brick and now on the faculty of Stockton College. 59 Broad St., Freehold. 10:30 a.m. $5.00 includes lecture and refreshments. Information, contact Rabbi Kenneth Greene at (732) 462-0254 or email: office@freeholdjc.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.

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 ex 201.

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 Mount'sorner 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.

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 your 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, NJ 07950. Information or directions, contact: Louise Cangelosi at lgc@comcast.net or Meryl Balaban, Garden State Region president at 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 September 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.

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.