Congregation Neve Shalom. At 7:30 pm Congregation Neve Shalom will hold a musical tribute to honor the memory Cantor Mordechai Goldstein, 76, who died on Sept. 26 in Jerusalem, Israel, where he had made aliyah in 1999. Prior to moving to Israel, "Mordy" had served for 25 years as the beloved Hazzan at Congregation Neve Shalom in Metuchen. All who worked with, learned from and knew Cantor "Mordy" Goldstein are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served. For information call (732) 548-2238.

Torah Center. A six-week Hebrew Reading Crash Course will be held 8 p.m. Thursday evenings beginning Nov. 8 led by Avi Sagiv. There is a $30 charge for this course. For more information please contact the Torah Center at (908) 789-5252 or e-mail info@torahcenter.org. Complete information about Torah Center classes and events can be found at www.torahcenter.org.

JCC of Central Jersey. A variety of programs for all ages are slated for Nov. 8-9 during the NJEA Teachers Convention. For younger children in grades 1–5, there will be a basketball clinic run by the NJ Basketball Academy. This clinic will run both days 9 a.m.-12 p.m.; children can attend one or both days. The cost for JCC members is $30 for one day and $55 for both days; the cost for community participants is $40 for one day and $75 for both days. For children in grades 5–8, programs on both days will run from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The Thursday program will be onsite at the JCC, where participants will enjoy a cooking class followed by a screening of the hit film Night at the Museum. The cost of this program is $45 for JCC members and $55 for community participants. The Friday program for children in grades 5–8 will be a trip to New York City to visit the Museum of Natural History, featured in the film. The cost of this trip is $55 for JCC members and $65 for community participants. Sign up for both days and save — the two-day cost for JCC members is $90 for JCC members and $110 for community participants. For more information on the basketball clinic, please contact Joanne McKeown at jmckeown@jccnj.org or (908) 889-8800, ext. 208. For more information on the middle school programs, please contact Dana Brenner at dbrenner@jccnj.org or (908) 889-8800, ext. 203.

Congregation Shaare Tefilah Bene Moshe. A class previously scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 30 at the home of Mayer Saadia will be held 9 p.m. today.

Temple Emanu-El. Shabbat Alive! A foot-tapping, finger-snapping musical service, will be held 7 p.m. Be part of the pleasure as the band plays on and all voices are joyously raised. This evening both birthdays and anniversaries will be blessed. A teen-eg (Oneg for Teens) will follow the service with ice cream and more. Temple Emanu-El is located at 100 James St., Edison. For information call Lee Liss at (732) 369-3270.

Congregation Ohev Shalom/Marlboro Jewish Center. Nov. 9-10, 1938 members of the Nazi SA, SS and storm troopers, disguised in plain clothes, set out to ravage the Jewish community of Germany. In remembrance of this, Second Generation will present a Kristallnacht program, 8:30 p.m. at Congregation Ohev Shalom/Marlboro Jewish Center, 103 School Road West, Marlboro.

Congregation Anshe Chesed. Congregation Anshe Chesed's Gertrude Weil Institute of Jewish Learning willl have scholar-in-residence Rabbi Kenneth Brander Dean, Center for the Jewish Future Yeshiva University on Nov. 9-10. At 4:30 p.m. Friday Mincha followed by dinner, at 9 a.m. Saturday morning Shabbat services: Shacharit followed by a gala luncheon, (Rabbi Brander will address the congregation at both meals). Friday dinner: is $15 per person; Shabbat lunch is $15 per person and a special discount for both meal is $25 per person, children under 12 are free. RSVP to the shul office (908) 486-8616.

Shalom Torah/CTE in East Windsor. Father and Son learning, "Avos Ubonim" program. Open to fathers and sons of all ages, experience and background. Bring material with you to study together, or we will provide some. Raffles and prizes for participants every week. 6:30-7:30 pm. For more information, contact Rachel Moore at (609) 448 9478 or e-mail racheldmoore@gmail.com.

Mercer Bucks Jewish Singles. Game Night 7:30 pm. Princeton Jewish Center, 435 Nassau St., Princeton. Play your favorite board or card games with MBJS. $5 for members, $7 for non-members. Refreshments will be served. Please bring games that can be played by more than 2 people. RSVP to mbjs.rsvp@yahoo.com by Nov. 9.

Congregation Etz Chaim. The Social Action Committee will hold its annual blood drive. Appointments will be available every 15 minutes from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Congregation Etz Chaim is located at the Monroe Jewish Center in MONROE. For more information, call (732) 251-1119.

Flemington Jewish Community Center. The Music and Munchies series will continue over the next several months. A tentative schedule of performances is as follows: Nov. 11 an evening of Broadway favorites with David Gurland, Dec. 30 get ready for the New Year’s with the Voodudes cajun blues, Jan. 27, 2008 Classic Rock with Fragile, Feb. 24, 2008 78 West jazz ensemble, March 23, 2008 Aviv String Quartet, April 13, 2008 The Blawenburg Band 60-piece concert/pops band and June 1, 2008 Bass Boards Blues Band. As always, kosher munchies are available. Cost is $10 general admission, students $5. Doors open at 6 p.m. The Flemington Jewish Community Center is located at 5 Sergeantsville Road in Flemington. For more info, call (908) 782-6410 or e-mail Michael Wolf at musicandmunchies@gmail.com.

Temple Beth O’r/Beth Torah. Author Hella Winston will speak about her recent book Unchosen: The Hidden Lives of Hasidic Rebels at 9:45 a.m. at Temple Beth O’r/Beth Torah, 111 Valley Road, Clark. Her book is about members of Brooklyn's Satmar Hasidic community who have chosen to abandon the insular community's customs and traditions. A light breakfast will be served. There is no charge for admission. RSVP to the temple office by calling (732) 381-8403.

East Brunswick Jewish Center. The East Brunswick Jewish Center will host a simulcast party "Live from NY's 92nd Street Y" of Alan Dershowitz, the distinguished Harvard Law School professor, discussing his passion for free speech and his new book about Thomas Jefferson, as he is interviewed by CNN’s legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin. The event will be held starting at 7:15 p.m. at East Brunswick Jewish Center, 511 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. RSVP by calling (732) 257-7070. Cost is $18 per person and includes coffee and dessert.

Temple B’nai Shalom. Temple B’nai Shalom’s Social Action Committee, Old Stage Road and Fern Road, East Brunswick is hosting a brunch and speaker 10:30 a.m. Tina Weishaus MS, RN, CS, and a global warming educator, trained by Al Gore, will present a slide show version of the Academy Award-winning film, An Inconvenient Truth. The presentation is for people of all ages. Cost: is $5. RSVP: office@bnaishalom.com or call (732) 251-4300.

B'nai B'rith Ketubah. Married Couples Unit (40+) will be meeting for brunch on 11:30 a.m. at Old Man Rafferty's, 284 Route 206 in Hillsborough. The cost is $17.95 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Prospective members are welcome to come. Please RSVP by Nov. 9 to Elaine at (908) 232-0062.

JCC of Central Jersey. Jane Isay, author of Walking on Eggshells: Navigating the Delicate Relationship Between Adult Children and Parents, will kick off the JCC’s Book Festival by speaking at 1 p.m. The Jewish Book Festival also features a giant sale of books, music, gifts, Judaica, and Hanukkah items. Sale days are Nov. 11, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Monday, Nov. 12, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Tuesday, Nov. 13, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Friday, Nov. 16, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 18, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. There are also two special sale events for children and their parents. Preschool children and their parents are invited for a snack and shopping on Monday, Nov. 12, after school lets out, and students of all ages (especially Hebrew School students) and their parents are invited for a snack and shopping on Tuesday, Nov. 13, at 3 p.m. Additional authors will be appearing at the JCC throughout the year. Full information about the author events, including fees, is available at http://www.jccnj.org/JewishBookFestival2007-08.pdf. For more information on the Jewish Book Festival, please contact Michele Dreiblatt at mdreiblatt@jccnj.org or (908) 889-8800, ext. 205. The JCC of Central New Jersey is located at 1391 Martine Ave. in Scotch Plains.

Jewish Historical Society of Central Jersey. The American Jewish Experience Lecture Series, presented by the Jewish Historical Society of Central Jersey, continues its 10^th consecutive year with a lecture by Rabbi Herman Cohen entitled A Chaplain's Experience with Jews in Jail. The lecture will be held starting 10 a.m. at the Monroe Township Jewish Center, 11 Cornell Dr., Monroe. For more information call the JHSCJ office at (732) 249 4894.

Jewish Family and Vocational Service of Middlesex County. The Senior Chai program will present Humor as Therapy: the Power to Heal with comedian Steven Franzman. From 1-3 p.m. at the Jewish Congregation of Concordia, Concordia Shopping Center (near the JFVS office). Cost is $6 per person includes a light lunch. Space is limited; advance registration is required. For more information call Ariella at (609) 395-7979 or (732) 777–1940.

YWHA of UNION. 7:15 p.m. Ta'am Israeli — Bed and Breakfast cooking classs. $8 per person. YWHA of UNION, 501 Green Lane, Union. Call (908) 289-8112.

The JCC of Central New Jersey. The JCC of Central New Jersey located at 1391 Martine Ave., Scotch Plains will host two insightful and hilarious authors Stephen Fried, author of Husbandry: Sex, Love, & Dirty Laundry—Inside the Minds of Married Men and Jonathan Tropper, author of How to Talk to a Widower who will join forces to demystify the workings of the male mind on at 7:30 p.m. Full information about the author events, including fees, is available at http://www.jccnj.org/JewishBookFestival2007-08.pdf. For more information on the Jewish Book Festival, please contact Michele Dreiblatt at mdreiblatt@jccnj.org or (908) 889-8800, ext. 205.

Temple Emanu-El. At 7:30 p.m. Sisterhood Craft Meeting. Make Chanukah candles from beeswax. Temple Emanu-El is located at 100 James St., Edison. For information call Lee Liss at (732) 369-3270.

The Roselle-Cranford Chapter of Hadassah, will hold it’s annual Marlene Roth Youth Campaign dinner 6:15 p.m. at Temple Beth-El, 338 Walnut Ave., Cranford. This year’s theme is "Building the Future." Cocktails begin at 6:15 pm followed by a kosher Dinner prepared and served by chapter members. The cost is $45. Proceeds go toward the Hadassah group’s charitable causes.

Congregation B'nai Tikvah and JCC of North and South Brunswick. The Sisterhood will once again offer this craft workshop lead by member Bobbi Binder at 10 a.m. The group will be assembling afghans to donate to local charities. The afghans are made from squares that come from a kit. You do not need to know how to knit or crochet to participate in this event. If you do knit or crochet and would like to make a square or two before the event, contact Bobbi at (732) 274-2797. Congregation B’nai Tikvah/JCC, an Egalitarian Synagogue and a member of United Synagogue for Conservative Judaism, is located at 1001 Finnegan’s Lane, North Brunswick, just off Route 1. For directions or additional information about B’nai Tikvah, call the synagogue office at (732) 297-0696 or visit www.BnaiTikvah.org.

Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple. The temple is debuting a three-part women’s lecture series featuring guest speakers and a light dinner or brunch. The first guest on 7 p.m. Nov. 14 is Judi Franco, a 101.5 radio personality featured in the weekday Dennis and Judy Show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. At 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16 Dr. Deborah Toppmeyer, M.D. of UMDNJ and the Life Center-Cancer Institute of NJ will speak and 10:15 a.m. Sunday, March 16 Sammie Moshenberg, Director of National Council of Jewish Women’s Washington D.C. office, will lecture. Individual tickets are $25, the series, $60 and to become a Friend, $100. Send checks to Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple at 222 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, NJ 08901. For questions call (732) 545-6484.

The Sisterhood of Congregation Ahavas Achim. The Sisterhood of Congregation Ahavas Achim, 216 S. First Ave., Highland Park is holding a Chanukah Boutique 7:30 p.m.

Congregation Beth Israel. Congregation Beth Israel, 18 Shalom Way, Scotch Plains. (908) 889-1830. Man of the Year Dinner: The Men's Club/Man of the Year dinner, honoring Harold Shickman. Please contact Les Klein (908) 875-8623 (cell) or (908) 928-0187(home) to RSVP or for more information.

Congregation Beth Israel. Congregation Beth Israel, 18 Shalom Way, Scotch Plains. (908) 889-1830. The Sisterhood Paid-Up Membership Dinner: will be 7-9:30 pm. Holistic Health Counselor and Vegetarian Chef Sharon Goldner will present "Recipe For A Healthy Life." Please RSVP by Nov. 11 to Bronna Lipton, (908) 789-2994 or Claire Bornstein, (908) 789-1215.

Temple Emanu-El. At 6 p.m. Junior Youth Group. Pizza Night. Emanu-El is located at 100 James St., Edison. For information call Lee Liss at (732) 369-3270.

Colonia Chapter of Hadassah. The Colonia Chapter of Hadassah will hold its annual Member Recognition Night 7:30 p.m. at Temple Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen. Entertainment will be provided by Escape, a female barbershop quartet. Guests are welcome. For further information, call Millie at (732) 381-9054.

Marlboro Jewish Center. The Prime Timers will present a concert with Cantor Wayne and Nancy Krieger entitled Keren Or: A Ray of Light with performer Shisha Neharot at 7:30 p.m. at its location at 103 School Road West, Marlboro, a musical celebration of Israeli melodies, Jewish spirituality and community singing. This is a free event, but please RSVP to Patty at (732) 536-2300, ext. 100.

Jewish Family & Children’s Service. From 10:30-11:30 Physical Therapist Jerri Blitzer of Princeton-Rutgers Neurology will present an informative program on Balance and Aging. Learn how to prevent balance disorders that can cause profound disruptions in your daily life. This event is free to all seniors and will be held at Meadow Lakes, 300 Meadow Lakes (off Etra Road) in East Windsor. To RSVP please call Linda Meyer, Aging in Place Program Coordinator, at (609) 987-8100, or e-mail her at lmeyer@jfcsonline.org.

Temple Beth Or. Country Line Dancing for all levels with professional instructors at the Temple Beth Or, 111 Valley Road, Clark Township, (732) 381-8403, 7:30-9 p.m. Leather soled shoes suggested.

Bat Shalom Hadassah of Jackson-Howell will hold its monthly general meeting and presentation at 7:30 p.m. at Bartley Health Care on Bartley Road off of County Line Road in Jackson. A team of designers and painters with over 20 years of experience will be present. For more information about this meeting contact Valarie Yuter at (732) 833-6983. To find out how you can be a part of the Bat Shalom Hadassah experience call Susan Goldman (732) 833-1151.

Temple Emanu-El. Tot Shabbat will be at 6 p.m. For an hour, toddlers up to 6 years of age will sing, do crafts and march with our tiny Torahs as they learn to celebrate Shabbat with fun and joy. Temple Emanu-El is located at 100 James St., Edison. For information call Lee Liss at (732) 369-3270.

Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple. Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, 222 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, (732) 545-6484, http://aemt.net. At 7:30 p.m. Rabbi Nathaniel Keller Memorial Lecture Give Me that "Old Time Religion?" Rabbi Arnold Sher.

Temple Sha'arey Shalom, Temple Sha'arey Shalom, 78 S. Springfield Ave., Springfield, will celebrate it’s 10th annual Intergenerational Music Shabbat with a special service 8 p.m. Featured this year is the Israeli Jazz sensation Seeds of Sun. Prior to the service at 6:30 p.m. will be a family Sabbath dinner. All are welcome. Advance reservations required by Nov. 9. Cost is $15 per adult, $7 per child, with children under 5 free. For additional information or to make reservations for dinner contact Mindy Schreff, Family Educator, through the Temple office (973) 379-5387 or e-mail office@shaarey.org. Additional information can also be found on the Temple’s web site www.shaarey.org.

The JCC of Central New Jersey. The JCC of Central New Jersey located at 1391 Martine Ave., Scotch Plains will host local author and Temple Sholom Religious School Director Michelle Shapiro Abraham who will read from her latest book, My Cousin Tamar Lives in Israel, at 9:30 a.m. Full information about the author events, including fees, is available at http://www.jccnj.org/JewishBookFestival2007-08.pdf. For more information on the Jewish Book Festival, please contact Michele Dreiblatt at mdreiblatt@jccnj.org or (908) 889-8800, ext. 205.

Neve Shalom of Metuchen’s Adult Education Committee and the Gilbert and Claudie Hayat Speaker Series presents Rabbi David Zisenwine, Tel Aviv, Education Department, on teaching secular Israelis the sacred texts following the 8 pm service. Includes refreshments. For more information contact Hazzan Sheldon Levin, (732) 548-2238, ext 14 or e-mail can2r11@aol.com.

Congregation Etz Chaim. The MONROE congregation will hold a Musical Treats and Elegant Eats, A Show for Your Pleasure at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $12 for adults, $6 for children 4-12. Members and nonmembers are welcome. RSVP by Nov. 14. For more information call (732) 251-1119.

Young Israel of Aberdeen. Israeli Night featuring live music and food provided by The Falafel Factory, 8 p.m. at Young Israel of Aberdeen, 479 Lloyd Road, Aberdeen. Cost is $15 per person or $25 per couple. For more information call (732)-583-6262 or e-mail www.YIaberdeen.com.

Temple B'Nai Shalom. Temple B'Nai Shalom, at Fern and Old Stage Roads, East Brunswick, will hold an auction 8:30 p.m. Preview from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Fine Art, Sports, Music, Entertainment Memorabilia and more. All artwork is custom framed and matted. Light refreshments, door prize. Cost is $7 per person in advance; $10 at the door. Major credit cards accepted. Tickets and information call (732) 251-4300 or (732) 690-1005. For directions visit www.bnaishalom.com

Melave Malka. Melave Malka in honor of the 13^th Yahreit of Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach. The event will feature Rabbi Shlomo’s niggunim, stories and divrei Torah starting 9:30 p.m. at the home of the Wildmans, 66 Hamilton Road, Edison. Bring your own acoustic instruments (no electric) and stories. Call (732) 572-2707 or e-mail rebshlomominyan@aol.com.

Jewish Learning Center Community. Torah Codes: "The Greatest Hoax or the Greatest Scientific Discovery" will be presented by Harold Gans at the Jewish Learning Center Community Synagogue, 138 Pine Brook Road, Manalapan at 8 p.m. Tickets are $5 if purchased by Nov. 13, and $10 the door. Refreshments will be served. For more information call (732) 683-0244.

Mercer Bucks Jewish Singles. Jewish folk singer Debbie Friedman in concert. Meet at 6:45 p.m. for the 7:15 p.m. concert at Congregation Adath Israel, Lawrenceville. Purchase tickets on your own by calling the JCCDV Box Office at (609) 219-9550 or e-mail sweiner@jcctoday.org. If you want to sit with MBJS, e-mail us at mbjs.rsvp@yahoo.org by Nov. 9.

Congregation B'nai Tikvah and JCC of North and South Brunswick. Congregation B’nai Tikvah will hold a Crafts Fair/Vendors Market 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Both handcrafted and non-handcrafted items will be available for sale. Admission is free. A raffle will be held and refreshments will be available. The vendor registration form is available from B’nai Tikvah’s website at: www.bnaitikvah.org/craftform.html. For questions or additional information about this event, contact Ruth Shindler, Craft Fair Co-Chair at (732) 297-0696. Congregation B’nai Tikvah/JCC, is located at 1001 Finnegan’s Lane, North Brunswick, just off Route 1. For directions or additional information about B’nai Tikvah, call the synagogue office at (732) 297-0696 or visit www.BnaiTikvah.org.

Temple Emanu-El. The women of the Sisterhood will hold their annual Rummage Sale. Temple Emanu-El is located at 100 James St., Edison. For information call Lee Liss at (732) 369-3270.

Temple Emanu-El. Temple Emanu-El will tour through Borough Park, including a visit to the Shul, a mikvah, the Sofer and more. Busses leave from the Temple. RSVP needed. Temple Emanu-El is located at 100 James St., Edison. For information call Lee Liss at (732) 369-3270.

Temple Beth-El. Temple Beth-El’s Chanukah Gift Shop is open to the public at 67 Rt. 206 in Hillsborough. The gift shop hours for this holiday season will be 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Nov. 18, 4:30-7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, Nov. 26-28 and 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.Sunday, Dec. 2. For more information call (908) 722-0674.

B’nai Brith at the YM-YWHA. Jewish Fair and Expo, hosted by B’nai Brith, at the YM-YWHA, 501 Green Lane, Union will be held 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and include a mini health fair sponsored by Trinitas Hospital, entertainment by the Hester Street Klezmer Band, holiday shopping with over 40 vendors, kosher foods, and a visits from Sparkee, the Somerset Patriots Mascot and Gizmo the clown There will also be a special sports programs in the morning and afternoon presented by Alan Freedman, Executive Director of the National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame. For more information, call the Y at (908) 289-8112.

Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, 222 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, (732) 545-6484, http://aemt.net. At 10 a.m. Dr. Louis Schrager Memorial Lecture, The Latest Developments in the Arab-Israeli Conflict by Dr. Jonathan Mendilow.

Monmouth Reform Temple. Two members of the Israeli consulate will speak at 9:30 a.m. The Brotherhood is sponsoring this breakfast/lecture at the temple, 332 Hance Ave., Tinton Falls. This kicks off the temple's celebration of Israel's 60th anniversary. For more information contact Marjorie Wold at woldiem@aol.com or call (732) 935-9018.

The Outreach Committee of Or Chadash, The Reform Temple of Hunterdon County, 149 Foothill Road, Flemington will hold to a special interactive discussion entitled December Diversity 9-10:15 a.m. Coffee and nosh at 8:45 a.m. with the program beginning at 9 a.m. Rabbi Forman will lead us in a workshop focusing on the challenges many families face during the winter holiday season. Jewish and non-Jewish perspectives will be presented, and the discussion is expected to be lively, respectful and supportive. No RSVP is required, but try to let us know so we can have enough coffee and noshes for everyone.For more information call (908) 806-2122 or visit www.orchadash-nj.org.

Congregation Beth Israel. Join Rabbi Nudell on a Torah Trek on at 9:30am (following the 9am morning minyan). into the mitzvahs in nature. For information call (908) 889-1830 or visit www.cbinj.org or e-mail office@cbinj.org. Please RSVP to the Synagogue Office by Nov 14.

Circle of Single Jewish Friends (49+) Meet and Eat Lunch at 12 p.m. at Jade Dynasty Chinese Restaurant, 925 Amboy Ave., Edison. Price is cost of meal off menu/tip, plus $3. Please RSVP Roberta at (908) 668-8450.

Jewish Community Center of Central New Jersey. Punk Rope Instructor Workshop at 4:30 p.m. led by Punk Rope’s creator, Tim Haft. Participants will acquire skills such as how to teach rope jumping in three easy steps, dozens of rope-jumping swings and steps, and more than 20 conditioning drills and games. Those who complete the workshop will receive a DVD of a sample class, a 30-song CD, and instructor’s manual, lesson plans and playlists, and a 3-year license to teach the class at their own fitness facility. Only 13 spaces are available, so early registration is recommended. The cost of the workshop is $149 for JCC staff members and $189 for all others. For more information or to register, please contact Debi Price at dprice@jccnj.org or call (908) 889-8800, ext. 225.

Temple Sholom of Fanwood New Jersey is holding their second Holiday Boutique and Book Fair 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Union Catholic High School, 1600 Martine Ave. Local crafters and artisans, baked goods and a cappuccino/espresso. Howard H. Schack, author of six books, including the award-winning A Spy in Canaan, as well as our own Michelle Shapiro Abraham the author of four children’s books that introduce young children to Jewish life including her latest book My Cousin Tamar Lives in Israel will sign their books.

Temple Sholom. Located on North Bridge Street in Bridgewater, the temple will hold a community-wide collection of winter clothing, baby basics, and frozen turkeys and non-perishable food for the needy 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. to benefit two local organizations: the Samaritan Homeless Interim Program (SHIP) of Somerville and the Food Bank Network of Somerset County. For additional information and a list of specific items being requested, please call Rachel Drascher at (908) 658-4746, Debby Lubliner at (908) 722-7015, Susan Wasser at (732) 302-1553, or Dorothy Weller at (908) 704-8336.

Temple Rodeph Torah At 3:30 p.m. at Temple Rodeph Torah, Marlboro. Cantor Jacqueline Shuchat-Marx and the New Jersey Cantors' Concert Ensemble featuring Kolot Yafim, Temple Rodeph Torah's Adult Choir, and percussionist Jacob Persily, for an afternoon of cantorial and choral music spanning 500 years. Tickets $18; sponsorships available. Call (732) 308-0055. Babysitting available at no charge but please RSVP when ordering tickets.

Marlboro Jewish Center 103 School Road West, Marlboro, will hold a Jewelry Blowout Sale 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. featuring gold and diamond jewelry created by a prime jewelry manufacturer featured in major retail stores but at wholesale prices ranging from $50 to $3,000. 10 percent of the proceeds will go to Marlboro Jewish Center. Checks and major credit cards accepted. No cash. For more information call (732) 536-2300, ext. 111.

Temple Beth El Mekor Chayim, 338 Walnut Ave in Cranford. Get an inside look at cults like Jews for Jesus, and learn from the experts how to respond at 10 a.m. Rabbi Tovia Singer is the Founder and Director of Outreach Judaism, an international organization dedicated to countering the efforts of fundamentalist groups and cults who target Jews for conversion. Free and open to the public. For more information, please call Tamara at (908) 276-7351.

Jewish Family & Children’s Service. From 1-2 p.m., Money Management for Older Women and Men. Speakers are CPAs Marguerite Mount and Joyce Kalstein of the Mercadien Group in Hamilton. This event is free to all seniors and will be held at Elm Court, 300 Elm Road in Princeton. To please call Linda Meyer, Aging in Place Program Coordinator, at (609) 987-8100 or e-mail her at lmeyer@jfcsonline.org.

Manchester Hadassah. The Lake Ridge Chorus under the direction of Rosemarie Isanti will perform. All Hadassah paid-up members are invited. For information call Roz Sachs (732) 408-9854.

Allen and Joan Bildner Center for the Study of Jewish Life. Roni Stauber, the Aresty Visiting Scholar at the Allen and Joan Bildner Center for the Study of Jewish Life, will deliver a lecture entitled Memory and Diplomacy: Israeli Diplomats in West Germany in the 1950s at 7:30 p.m., in Trayes Hall, Douglass College Center, 100 George St., New Brunswick. Advance registration is requested. The talk is free, open to the public, and sponsored by the Bildner Center at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. To RSVP, contact the Center at csjlrsvp@rci.rutgers.edu, or call (732) 932-2033. For more information, visit jewishstudies.rutgers.edu, or contact the center at csjl@rci.rutgers.edu or by telephone.

Congregation Beth Ohr. Thanksgiving Interfaith Service: This service will take place at St.Ambrose R. C. Church, Throckmorton Lane, Old Bridge, at 7:45 p.m. There will be blending presentations from the clergy of three faiths: Catholic, Jewish and Methodist. The service will include readings and music. A freewill offering for the Hunger Relief of Old Bridge Pantry will be accepted. Please bring non-perishable canned goods. We will also be collecting items needed and requested by U.S. troops in Iraq (for a full list please visit: give2thetroops.org).

Temple Emanu-El. Temple Emanu-El will join with interfaith communities for its annual Thanksgiving Service. This year, the service will be held at Neve Shalom Congregation in Metuchen at 7:30 pm. Temple Emanu-El is located at 100 James St., Edison. For information call Lee Liss at (732) 369-3270.

Jewish Historical Society of Central Jersey. The American Jewish Experience Lecture Series, presented by the Jewish Historical Society of Central Jersey, continues its 10^th consecutive year with a lecture starting 10:30 a.m. Philip Cantor will speak on The Great Escape at Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, 222 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. For more information call the JHSCJ office at (732) 249 4894.

Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, 222 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, (732) 545-6484, http://aemt.net. At 7:30 p.m. Interfaith Thanksgiving Service. A tradition continues as Anshe Emeth joins with New Brunswick’s other houses of worship in a service of universal gratitude. This year’s service will take place at the historic Christ Episcopal Church. Choirs from Christ Church, Emanuel Lutheran Church, First Reform Church, First Methodist Church and others will join with Makhelat Anshe Emet and Ahirei Emet to "make a joyful noise" together.

Congregation Neve Shalom. The Metuchen/Edison Clergy Association will sponsor an Interfaith Thanksgiving Service at 7:30 p.m. at Congregation Neve Shalom, 20 Grove Ave., Metuchen. The service will be in two parts: A discussion by members of different faiths on the subject of Diversity in Middlesex County: Less Conflict, More Colaboration with Rabbi Gerald Zelizer of Neve Shalom moderating; and prayers and readings of Thanksgiving from different religious traditions including choirs, drums and other musical performances. A reception will follow. For information call Rabbi Zelizer at (732) 548-2238, ext. 18.

Jewish Women International Batim, Union Chapter. The Board will meet 6:45 p.m. at the Burnet Middle School, 2155 Morris Ave., Union. At 8 p.m. a regular meeting will be held. FBI Special Agent Karla Schwedt will speak on her experience in this occupation. Refreshment will be served. For information call Rosalind Straus at (908) 6860791.

East Brunswick Clergy Council. Will hold its 32nd Annual Interdenominational Thanksgiving Service at 8 p.m. This year this service will be held at Nativity Lutheran Church, 552 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. All are welcome

Torah Center. Noted lecturer Malka Werde will speak on the topic, "Kabbalah Goes Mainstream: Why is Madonna learning Kabbalah?" at 8 p.m. at the Union County Torah Center, 509 Central Ave., Westfield (above the Always Home Drop-In Day Care Center). Cost is a $10 suggested donation for this lecture. For more information, contact the Torah Center at (908) 789-5252 or e-mail info@torahcenter.org.

Shalom Torah/CTE in East Windsor . Father and Son learning, "Avos Ubonim" program. Open to fathers and sons of all ages, experience and background. Bring material with you to study together, or we will provide some. Raffles and prizes for participants every week. 6:30-7:30 pm. For more information, contact Rachel Moore at (609) 448 9478 or e-mail racheldmoore@gmail.com.

Congregation Sons of Israel. The Men’s Club of Congregation Sons of Israel will hold its next Sunday Breakfast 10 a.m. The guest speakers will be Dr. Phil Tutnauer and Marty Mabe speaking on "Post 9/11 Preparing and Responding to a Terrorist Incident In New Jersey." Dr. Tutnauer is a Certified Fire Service Instructor in New Jersey and is certified by the National Fire Academy in Preparing and Responding to a Terroristic Incident for Local Governments. Mabe is a team leader for the Medical Reserve Corps/Community Emergency Response Team and is trained as a Certified First Responder. Congregation Sons of Israel is located on Gordons Corner Road in Manalapan. For further information, please call the office at (732) 446-3000.

Etz Chaim Socialable Singles. Will meet 1-4 p.m. at the Monroe Township Jewish Center, 11 Cornell Ave., Monroe Township for entertainment, discussions, socializing and refreshments. Admission $5. For more information call (732) 251-1119.

Raritan Valley Chapter of Hadassah. The next meeting of Chug Ivrit (Hebrew Club) for intermediate to advanced Hebrew speakers will be held at 11 a.m. at a private South Edison/Highland Park area home. We chat in Hebrew, read a short story or article and do a crossword puzzle. Chug Ivrit is sponsored by the Raritan Valley Chapter of Hadassah. It is free and open to both men and women. You don't need to be a member of Hadassah to attend. For location and more information, contact Rachel Weintraub at (732) 819-9298 or e-mail rachel@weintraubworld.net.

Temple Emanu-El. On Nov. 26-28 the Temple's Library Committee will hold its annual Book Fair. New books, telling stories old and new with a Jewish theme, will be on sale. Temple Emanu-El is located at 100 James St., Edison. For information call Lee Liss at (732) 369-3270.

Congregation Beth-El Congregation Beth-El, 91 Jefferson Bld, Edison will hold its Sisterhood and Men’s Club paid-up-membership event 7 p.m. A light dinner is planned with a Las Vegas-style show starring Jerry Spathis performing as Frank Sinatra. Please contact Allison Steinbach or Scott Raiman at (732) 985-7272 for details and reservations.

The JCC of Central New Jersey. The JCC of Central New Jersey located at 1391 Martine Ave., Scotch Plains will host Sharon Duke Estroff, author of Can I Have a Cell Phone for Hanukkah?, who will address the unique issues that come with raising a Jewish child at 7:30 p.m. Full information about the author events, including fees, is available at http://www.jccnj.org/JewishBookFestival2007-08.pdf. For more information on the Jewish Book Festival, please contact Michele Dreiblatt at mdreiblatt@jccnj.org or (908) 889-8800, ext. 205.

The Highland Park Conservative Temple-Congregation Anshe Emeth. The Highland Park Conservative Temple-Congregation Anshe Emeth has several USY programs planned open to all Jewish students of high school age. The events are also open to non-USYers on a trial basis. Upcoming events include a Pajama Party tonight that will feature board games, finger painting and watching TV. All USY programs begin at 7 p.m. at the Highland Park Conservative Temple-Congregation Anshe Emeth on corner of South Third Avenue and Benner Street, Highland Park. For more information email Josh at usyhighlandpark@gmail.com.

Manaloshen Jewish Discussion Group will meet at 1 p.m. at the Manchester Civic Center on Route 37 and colonial Drive. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served. For information call Julius at (732) 323-8225 or Joseph at (732) 323-0090.

Congregation B'nai Tikvah and JCC of North and South Brunswick. The Fifty Plus Group will meet on at 1 p.m. in the Social Hall at Congregation B’nai Tikvah. Robin Kessler of R & D Internet Associates will talk about purchasing and repairing computers, computer basics, ways to protect your computer. Please call in advance to reserve your place to insure that we have a sufficient supply of handouts and other surprises. This program is free. Members, prospective members, and guests are welcome. Please RSVP before Nov. 15 by calling Madeline at (732) 297-4240 or Doris at (609) 860-1498. Refreshments will be served. Congregation B’nai Tikvah/JCC is located at 1001 Finnegan’s Lane, North Brunswick, just off Route 1. For directions or additional information about B’nai Tikvah, call the synagogue office at (732) 297-0696 or visit www.BnaiTikvah.org.

Jewish Family & Children’s Service will hold a special event 11 a.m.-12 p.m. at the East Windsor Senior Center. Janice S. Mironov, Mayor of East Windsor, will share important issues facing the township. Bring questions, concerns, suggestions and ideas. Refreshments will be served. The event will be held at the East Windsor Senior Center, 40 Lanning Blvd., East Windsor. To RSVP to this event, please call Linda Meyer, Aging in Place Program Coordinator, at (609) 987-8100, or e-mail her at lmeyer@jfcsonline.org.

Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Monmouth County, located at 22 School Road East, Marlboro, will hold a Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Night starting with registration at 7 pm, and the "Shuffle and Deal" beginning at 8 p.m. The top 10 finishers will have the opportunity to select prizes including a large screen television, one-year membership to a health club, sporting event tickets or other items. Those who register before Nov. 15 will receive additional chips. Refreshments will be served. For additional information, please contact the school at (732) 431-5525 or e-mail thinkssds@optonline.net.

Temple Emanu-El. College Reunion Service focusing on young men and women who have gone on to the next rung in the ladder of growth and success. Temple Emanu-El is located at 100 James St., Edison. For information call Lee Liss at (732) 369-3270.

YWHA of UNION. 7 p.m. Chanukah Cooking Workshop — Potato Pancakes. Cost $8 per person. YWHA of UNION, 501 Green Lane, Union. Call (908) 289-8112.

Temple Emanu-El. A three-session course, Jewish History: The First 2,000 Years, taught by Rabbi Doug Sagal will be presented on 7:30 p.m. Nov. 28 and Dec. 5 and 20 at Temple Emanu-El of Westfield. The class will delve into significant events from the time of Abraham to the fall of the Second Temple. Learn the chronology of our earliest history. No fee. Contact: Carolyn Shane, (908) 232-6770 or cshane@tewnj.org.

Congregation Beth Israel. Congregation Beth Israel, 18 Shalom Way, Scotch Plains. (908) 889-1830. Dr. Ilyse O'Desky will be presenting "Treat The Child, Not The Diagnosis," at CBI at 7 p.m. She will speak about the symptom overlap in ADHD/Hyperactivity Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Asperger's Disorder and Non-Verbal Learning Disorder and how parents may best address these issues. The event is free. Please call the synagogue office to pre-register.

YM-YWHA of Union County, 501 Green Lane, Union at 7 p.m. Goldy Mandel will hold a Chanukah Cookie Basket Workshop. Participants will bake and create special cookies, and package them for gifts. The price is $8 ($5 for Y members). For more information on any of these upcoming programs, please call the Y Office at (908) 289-8112.

Congregation Sons of Israel. Will hold its 90^th anniversary celebration with a concert by Chava Alberstein of Israel starting 8 p.m. General admission is $36, seniors and students are $30. For more information call (732) 446-3000. Congregation Sons of Israel is located at Gordons Corner Road in MANALAPAN.

Jewish Family & Children’s Service. From 2-3 p.m. Physical Therapist Jerri Blitzer of Princeton-Rutgers Neurology will again present an informative program on Balance and Aging. Learn how to prevent balance disorders that can cause profound disruptions in your daily life. This event is free to all seniors and will be held at Stonebridge at Montgomery, 100 Hollinshead Spring Road, Skillman. To RSVP please call Linda Meyer, Aging in Place Program Coordinator, at (609) 987-8100 or e-mail her at lmeyer@jfcsonline.org.

Temple Emanu-El. At 7 p.m. a Family Service will be held featuring the temple’s third-graders. Following services, there will be an open discussion for families of all backgrounds addressing the issues surrounding the upcoming holiday season. Temple Emanu-El is located at 100 James St., Edison. For information call Lee Liss at (732) 369-3270.

The Highland Park Conservative Temple-Congregation Anshe Emeth. The Highland Park Conservative Temple-Congregation Anshe Emeth. in Highland Park, will hold the Dr. Julius and Ethel Mintz Shabbaton on Nov. 30-Dec. 1 led by Rabbi Elliot Dorff, reknowned Judaic scholar who will explore some of today’s most significant and challenging issues in Jewish law. Topics will range from Jewish Medical Ethics, Jewish law in Conservative Judaism and the future of Conservative Judaism as well as the Jewish view of sex in today’s world, including a discussion of homosexuality and Conservative Judaism.

Temple Emanu-El. All are welcome to attend Shabbat services 8:15 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El of Westfield, it launches the Friday Night Spirituality Series with Rabbi Andrea Weiss, PhD, of the Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion in New York a professor of Bible at HUC-JIR, and associate editor of the new WRJ/URJ Press Women’s Torah Commentary who will address how the new commentary reflects the contemporary quest for spiritual meaning. The series will continue with journalist and author Lary Bloom, whose memoir of his experience as a Jewish soldier in Vietnam will be published by the URJ Press. Other future speakers include Star-Ledger columnist Paul Mulshine, and Jewish Community Center of Central NJ Director, Barak Hermann. Temple Emanu-El is located at 756 E. Broad St., Westfield. For more information, please contact Carolyn Shane, Executive Director at (908) 232-6770.

Brotherhood of Temple Shalom. Brotherhood of Temple Shalom will hold an art and memorabilia auction at Temple Shalom, 5 Ayrmont Lane, Aberdeen, at 8 p.m. with previews starting at 7 p.m Art includes limited edition lithographs and etchings, as well as original oil paintings, animation cells and sports memorabilia. Opening bids are below retail. Many winning bids in the past have come in under $100. All art work is custom framed, designed and matted. Artists to be featured include Ansel Adams, Chagall, Delacroix, Wyeth and more. Cost is $10 per person in advance , $15 at the door. Food and drinks will be served. All proceeds go to the Brotherhood of Temple Shalom, which uses donations for work in the community. Visit www.marlinart.com for pre-auction peaks. For more information, call the temple office at (732) 566-2621 or visit www.templeshalomnj.org.

Temple Emanu-El. Temple Emanu-El hosts its monthly Tiny Tot Shabbat 9:30 a.m. A wonderful Shabbat experience for kids 5 and under who like to dance, sing and make craft projects. Learn about Shabbat and different Jewish themes through story and art. Parents and grandparents are welcome, too. Contact: Carolyn Shane, (908) 232-6770 or cshane@tewnj.org.

Congregation Neve Shalom. Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen will hold a goods and services auction at 7:30 p.m. Items include trips, hotel packages, vacation homes, sporting events tickets, theater tickets, gift items, restaurant gift certificates, retail store certificates, fine art and more. Admission is $9 per person and includes coffee and dessert. For information call (732) 548-2238.

Manchester Hadassah. Willow Hall, 7 p.m Lenore Matlin and Ellen Rosen will be honored on having become Bat Mitzvah. There will be a special guest speaker from the Southern New Jersey Region. There will also be a belated Chanukah with traditional refreshments; background music by The Jerusalem Children’s Chorus and a representative from the Manchester Police Department to accept gifts of new, unwrapped, toys. Everyone is asked to bring a toy and enjoy the Mitzvah of giving. These toys will be donated to needy children in our area. For information call Roz Sachs at (732) 408-9854.

Anshe Emeth’s Gan Yeladeem. Chai Baby, a new free play group and support group for parents with infants/toddlers, will run 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday mornings starting Dec. 1 at the infant room at Anshe Emeth’s Gan Yeladeem for infants/toddlers from birth to 2 years and their parents. The demands of infants/toddlers can make it difficult for parents to regularly participate in Anshe Emeth’s Saturday morning community of learning, prayer, and socializing. This play group/support group was created by two new moms who wanted a class/activity option that was appropriate for the "under 2" crowd and that would allow both parents to participate. Chai Baby invites infants/toddlers and their parents to gather for unstructured play and socializing on Saturday mornings. Although at least one parent must stay with their child at all times, Chai Baby is timed so that parents can trade off attending other Anshe Emeth activities. Moms’ and dads’ nights out and family field trips are in the works. For more information and to let us know that you will be joining us, please contact: Anna Dulin at (732) 790-2803 or Julia Robinson at (732) 287-0550.

Shalom Torah/CTE in East Windsor. Father and Son learning, "Avos Ubonim" program. Open to fathers and sons of all ages, experience and background. Bring material with you to study together, or we will provide some. Raffles and prizes for participants every week. 6:30-7:30 pm. For more information, contact Rachel Moore at (609) 448 9478 or e-mail racheldmoore@gmail.com.

Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, 222 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, (732) 545-6484, http://aemt.net. At 2:30 p.m. Film: Walk on the Water (2004) American born Israeli director Eytan Fox lenses this contemporary road movie that takes its Israeli characters to Berlin as they attempt to understand the role that the past still plays in the lives of young Israeli and German people.

YWHA of UNION. Blood Drive (NJ Blood Services) 10 a.m.-3 p.m. YWHA of UNION, 501 Green Lane, Union. Call (908) 289-8112.

YM-YWHA of Union County, 501 Green Lane, Union Dec. 2-9 the annual Jewish Book & Gift Sale will open in the lobby. For more information on any of these upcoming programs, please call the Y Office at (908) 289-8112.

Temple Emanu-El. Mitzvah Day. Emanu-El is located at 100 James St., Edison. For information call Lee Liss at (732) 369-3270.

YWHA of UNION. Concert pianist Emma Mamayeva will perform 12 p.m. in a Chanukah Concert held at the YM-YWHA of Union County. The concert will be a mix of classical, Yiddish music and popular show tunes, folk songs, and Israeli tunes. Emma has thrilled audiences throughout NJ with her amazing talent and musical gifts. The Funday consist of Tai Chi exercise program, brunch and the piano recital. The cost of the day is $3 for members and $5 for nonmembers. The program is open to everyone. Please call Susan for reservations at (908) 289-8112

Temple Emanu-El. 5 p.m. Menorah Lighting at Woodbridge Town Hall, 1 Main St. Woodbridge.

Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, 222 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, (732) 545-6484, http://aemt.net. At 7 p.m. Shabbat Le’ladeem, a special Shabbat service for young children Babies through second graders are welcome to join us with their families for a Shabbat service filled with music, stories, prayer, and a special Oneg Shabbat. After this 30-minute program, join us for services in the sanctuary.

Temple Emanu-El. Experience the joy of Shabbat Hallelu, an erev Shabbat service in song at 7:45 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El, Westfield. All are welcome to worship, sing and dance in the aisles with people of all ages. A Kabbalat Shabbat service at 6 p.m. is also offered. Contact: Carolyn Shane, (908) 232-6770 or cshane@tewnj.org.

Temple Emanu-El. 6 p.m. Chanukah Dinner. Emanu-El is located at 100 James St., Edison. For information call Lee Liss at (732) 369-3270.

Congregation Beth Israel of Scotch Plains. The Sisterhood Shabbat Family Dinner and Hanukkah Show will be at 6 p.m. Please contact Rachel Scharf at (908) 232-8715 or Claire Bornstein at (908) 789-1215 for more information.

Temple Emanu-El. Temple Emanu-El Simchat Shabbat worship service will be held 9-10:15 a.m. Led by a rabbi and a song leader, this twice-a-month service offers an informal, intimate worship experience conducive to adults and families, followed by bagels and coffee. Those who wish are invited to remain after services for Torah study. Contact: Carolyn Shane, (908) 232-6770 or cshane@tewnj.org.

Highland Park Conservative Temple – Congregation Anshe Emeth will revisit a film classic as it screens The Pawnbroker at 8 p.m. The film, which is rated R for adult content and brief nudity, runs 116 minutes and will be shown at the synagogue, 201 South Third Avenue in Highland Park. In the film, Rod Steiger gives an Oscar-nominated performance as the embittered survivor of a Nazi death camp who cannot escape the ghosts of his past. A talk and audience discussion, led Rabbi James S. Diamond, will immediately follow the screening. This film screening and talk are open to the with a $5 donation suggested, but not required. Additional screenings in the series include James' Journey to Jerusalem on Jan. 5, Only Human Feb. 2, Close to Home on March 1 and Strange Fruit on April 5.

Temple Emanu-El. Craig Taubman is coming to Temple Emanu-El for a Family Chanukah Concert at 1 pm. Tickets will be available shortly through the Temple office. Temple Emanu-El is located at 100 James St., Edison. For information call Lee Liss at (732) 369-3270.

The Highland Park Conservative Temple-Congregation Anshe Emeth. The Highland Park Conservative Temple-Congregation Anshe Emeth has several outstanding USY programs planned. The youth group is open to all Jewish students of high school age. The events are also open to non-USYers on a trial basis, but membership is eventually needed to participate year round. A Chanukah Extravaganza will be held today featuring latkes, dreidels, a gift exchange and candy. All USY programs begin at 7 p.m. at the Highland Park Conservative Temple-Congregation Anshe Emeth on corner of South Third Avenue and Benner Street, Highland Park. For more information email Josh at usyhighlandpark@gmail.com.

Monroe Township Chapter of Hadassah. Will meet 7:30 p.m. at the Concordia Congregation for a Chanukah celebration. The Mandolin Players of Clearbrook will perform. Refreshment will be served.

Temple Emanu-El. Knit and crochet blankets 7:30 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El, Westfield, or bring your works in progress or finished works to be donated to children with cancer and soldiers in Iraq through Project Linus. Blankets may be any size from 2’ x 3’ and larger, and must be made from new, washable materials except wool. Help warm bodies and souls. Contact: Carolyn Shane, (908) 232-6770 or cshane@tewnj.org.

Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, 222 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, (732) 545-6484, http://aemt.net. The Music of Naomi Shemer (1930-2004). Shemer was one of Israel ’s most important and prolific songwriters, considered by many to be "The First Lady of Israeli Song." Her virtuosic use of the Hebrew language and her stirring melodies combined to create some of Israel ’s most readily identified anthems, such as Yerushalayim Shel Zahav and Al Kol Eilaeh. Cantor Ott will be joined by Makhelat Anshe Emet and Shirei Emet in this musical tribute to one of Israel ’s great musical figures.

Congregation Ahavas Yisrael is sponsoring a Shlock Rock concert featuring Lenny Solomon and band in concert at 8 p.m. at Rabbi Pesach Raymon Yeshiva, 2 Harrison St., Edison. Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for children. A number of sponsorship packages are also available. Ticket information is available by calling Rachel (732) 985-0649 or Rachel (732) 985-5210, as well as, Shlockrockedison@hotmail.com. Tickets can also be purchased at Judaica Gallery, 300 Raritan Ave., Highland Park.

Shalom Torah/CTE in East Windsor . Father and Son learning, "Avos Ubonim" program. Open to fathers and sons of all ages, experience and background. Bring material with you to study together, or we will provide some. Raffles and prizes for participants every week. 6:30-7:30 pm. For more information, contact Rachel Moore at (609) 448 9478 or e-mail racheldmoore@gmail.com.

YM-YWHA of Union County, 501 Green Lane, Union post-Chanukah Chanukah Concert 1 p.m. At 1:30 p.m.. Yosi will bring his musical talent to children and adults. Tickets are $15 at the door, $10 in advance ($8 and $5 for Y Members). Also, on that day for the adults at 2:30 p.m. will be the Jewish movie "The Schwartz Dynasty" with a post-film discussion ($3/$2). For more information on any of these upcoming programs, please call the Y Office at (908) 289-8112.

Monroe Township Chapter of Hadassah. Will hold its annual Buffet Brunch and Card Partyat 11:30 a.m. at Monroe Village on Half Acre Road. Cost is $22 per person. Proceeds benefit Young Judaea projects. RSVP to Anita P. at (860) 1609 or Anita B. at (609) 395-7535.

YM-YWHA of Union County 501 Green Lane, Union Dec. 18 will feature the Ta’am Israeli Cooking Class preparing Tel-Aviv Stir-fry recipes. ($5 members/$8 others) For more information on any of these upcoming programs, please call the Y Office at (908) 289-8112.

Temple Emanu-El. Temple Emanu-El’s Simchat Shabbat worship service will be held 9-10:15 a.m. Led by a rabbi and a song leader, this twice-a-month service offers an informal, intimate worship experience conducive to adults and families, followed by bagels and coffee. Those who wish are invited to remain after services for Torah study. Contact: Carolyn Shane, (908) 232-6770 or cshane@tewnj.org

Shalom Torah/CTE in East Windsor. Father and Son learning, "Avos Ubonim" program. Open to fathers and sons of all ages, experience and background. Bring material with you to study together, or we will provide some. Raffles and prizes for participants every week. 6:30-7:30 pm. For more information, contact Rachel Moore at (609) 448 9478 or e-mail racheldmoore@gmail.com.

The Highland Park Conservative Temple Congregation Anshe Emeth will hold the "Rabbi Hershel Matt-20^th Yahrzeit Commemoration and Lecture" at 10 a.m.. at the Highland Park Conservative Temple on South Third Avenue and Benner Street, Highland Pak. Presenters will be Dr. Daniel Matt and Jewish Theological Seminary Chancellor Arnold M. Eisen. Admission is free and a light breakfast will be served. For additional information call the Temple office at (732) 545.6482.

Congregation Agudath Israel. Talmud "Amud-A-Day" with Rabbi Drucker. 1131 Raritan Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. 6:45-7:30 a.m. (732) 819-0333.

Congregation Ahavas Achim. Beginner’s Talmud with Rabbi Bryan Kinzbrunner. 216 South First Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. 8 p.m. (732) 247-0532.

Congregation Etz Ahaim. Rambam-Maimonides and commentary with Rabbi Bassous. 230 Denison St., HIGHLAND PARK. 8 p.m. (732) 247-3839.

Congregation Ohr Torah. Parsha of the Week for women with Rebbitzen Eichenstein. 48 Edgemount Rd., EDISON. 8 p.m. Aviva Siegel: (732) 572-4408.

Congregation Ohav Emeth. Explanation of T’filah with Rabbi Glaser. (First Mon. of the month) 415 Raritan Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. 8 p.m. (732) 247-3038.

Rabbi Jacob Joseph Yeshiva. Sefer Hamitzvot with Rabbi Eichenstein. 2 Harrison St., EDISON. 8 p.m. (732) 572-5052

Congregation Ohav Emeth. Talmud-Kesubot with Rabbi Botnick. 415 Raritan Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. 8:30 p.m. (732) 247-3038.

Congregation Agudath Israel. Hilchot Shabbat with Avi Bodlander. 1131 Raritan Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. 8:30 p.m. (732) 819-0333.

Congregation Agudath Israel. Hilchot Tefillah with Dr. Presby. 1131 Raritan Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. 8:30 p.m. (732) 819-0333.

Congregation Ohr Torah. Selected Teshuvo of R.M. Feinstein with Rabbi Luban. 48 Edgemount Rd., EDISON. 9:10 p.m. (732) 777-6840.

Jewish Learning Center Community Synagogue. Daf Yomi with Rabbi Chaim Veshnefsky. 138 Pine Brook Road, MANALAPAN. 9:15 pm (732) 683-0244.

Jewish Center of Princeton. Yiddish Readers meet 1:30-3:30 p.m. Monday afternoons. Readers of all levels welcome. For information call Sandie Rabinowitz at (609) 452-9130 or Marge Horowitz at (609) 759-3262.

Congregation Anshe Emeth. in Highland Park Rabbi Eliot Malomet will conduct the class "A Journey through Jewish Poetry" 12-1:15 p.m. Mondays throughout the year at the Highland Park Conservative Temple on S. Third Avenue and Benner Street. This class will focus on examining great Jewish poets throughout the ages. There is no cost for Temple members and a nominal fee of $10 for non-members. An optional lunch is served at a cost of $3. Please call the Temple office at (732) 545-6482 for additional information.

Congregation Agudath Israel. Talmud "Amud-A-Day" with Rabbi Drucker. 1131 Raritan Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. 6:45-7:30 a.m. (732) 819-0333.

Congregation Poile Zedek. "Lunch and Learn" with Rabbi Mykoff. 145 Neilson St., NEW BRUNSWICK. Noon. (732) 545-6123.

Congregation Ohav Emeth. Parsha of the Week for women with Rabbi Kaufman. 415 Raritan Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. 1:30 p.m. (732) 247-3038.

Congregation Bris Avrohom. Kabbalah and the Bible. 770 Madison Gardens, OLD BRIDGE. 8-9 p.m. (732) 316-0300.

Congregation Ohav Emeth. Talmud-Sanhedrin with Rabbi Kaminetsky. 415 Raritan Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. 8 p.m. (732) 247-3038.

Congregation B’nai Tikvah. Men’s basketball. Open court. 1001 Finnegan’s Lane, NORTH BRUNSWICK. 8 p.m. Free to synagogue members; non-members pay $7 per session. (732) 297-0696.

Congregation Poile Zedek. Partners in Torah— Study with your own private rabbi from Lakewood. Refreshments and Ma'ariv follow. 145 Neilson St., NEW BRUNSWICK. 8:10 p.m. (732) 545-6123.

Congregation Agudath Israel. Kitzur Shulchan Aruch with Avi Kamelhar. 1131 Raritan Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. 8:30 p.m. (732) 819-0333.

Congregation Ahavas Yisrael. Shabbos: Halachos & Haskafos with Rabbi Jaffe. 1587 Rte. 27, EDISON. 8 p.m.

Mishnei-Proverbs for women with Dr. Presby. 467 Lincoln Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. 8:30 p.m.

Temple Shalom. Bible Study sponsored by the Sisterhood, 5 Ayrmont Lane, ABERDEEN. 10 a.m.

Jewish Learning Center Community Synagogue. Daf Yomi with Rabbi Chaim Veshnefsky. 138 Pine Brook Road, MANALAPAN. 9:15 pm (732) 683-0244.

Congregation Agudath Israel. Talmud "Amud-A-Day" with Rabbi Drucker. 1131 Raritan Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. 6:45-7:30 a.m. (732) 819-0333.

Bereavement group at Jewish Family and Vocational Services, 200 Metroplex Dr., Suite 200, EDISON. 11 a.m. Nancy: (732) 777- 1940.

Shir Hashirim-Five Megillot. Conference call with Dr. Presby. Noon. (865) 673-0142, code 491762.

Congregation Bris Avrohom. Talmud with Rabbi Dovid Wilansky. 910 Salem Ave., HILLSIDE. After Maariv.

Congregation Ahavas Achim. Navi Shmuel Bet with Rabbi Miodownik. (First three Wed. of the month). 216 South First Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. 8 p.m. (732) 247-0532.

Congregation Etz Ahaim. "Classes for the Masses" with Rabbi Bassous. 230 Denison St., HIGHLAND PARK. 8 p.m. Call for latest topic: (732) 247-3839.

Congregation Ohav Emeth. Talmud-Sukkah with Rabbi Shlomo Ziegler. 415 Raritan Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. 8 p.m. (732) 247-3038.

Congregation Poile Zedek. Chavurash program with Lakewood rabbis. 145 Neilson St., NEW BRUNSWICK. 8:15 p.m. (732) 545-6123.

Congregation Ahavas Achim. Navi Shmuel Bet/Jewish Philosophy with Rabbi Becher (simulcast). 216 South First Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. 8 p.m./8:30 p.m. (732) 247-0532.

Congregation Agudath Israel. Partners in Torah for Women with Mrs. Drillman. 1131 Raritan Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. 8:30 p.m. (732) 819-0333.

Jewish Learning Center Community Synagogue. Daf Yomi with Rabbi Chaim Veshnefsky. 138 Pine Brook Road, MANALAPAN. 9:15 pm (732) 683-0244.

Congregation Agudath Israel. Talmud "Amud-A-Day" with Rabbi Drucker. 1131 Raritan Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. 6:45-7:30 a.m. (732) 819-0333.

NOVA Job support group at Jewish Family and Vocational Services, 200 Metroplex Dr., Suite 200, EDISON. 9:30 a.m.

Congregation Poile Zedek. Millionaire Club — Lunch & Torah study with Rabbi Mykoff. 145 Nelson St., NEW BRUNSWICK. Noon- 1:30 p.m. (732) 545-6123.

Congregation B’nai Tikvah. Weight Watcher’s. 1001 Finnegan’s Lane, NORTH BRUNSWICK. Weigh-in: 5:30 p.m. Meeting: 6 p.m. Fees vary; pay at meetings. (732) 297-0696.

Congregation Poile Zedek. Learn Torah in Russian with Rabbi Kogan. 145 Neilson St., NEW BRUNSWICK. 7 p.m. (732) 545-6123.

Congregation Ohav Emeth. Halacha-Talmud with Dr. Presby. 415 Raritan Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. 8 p.m. (732) 247-3038.

Rabbi Jacob Joseph Yeshiva. Advanced Talmud with Rabbi Busel. 2 Harrison St., EDISON. 8 p.m. (732) 572-5052

Congregation Ahavas Achim. Halacha-Chumash with Rabbi Frand (simulcast). 216 South First Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. 9 p.m. (732) 247-0532.

Congregation Agudath Israel. Parsha of the Week with Rabbi Eichenstein.1131 Raritan Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. 9:30 p.m. (732) 819-0333.

Congregation Agudath Israel. Talmud "Amud-A-Day" with Rabbi Drucker. 1131 Raritan Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. 6:45-7:30 a.m. (732) 819-0333.

Jewish Learning Center Community Synagogue. Daf Yomi with Rabbi Chaim Veshnefsky. 138 Pine Brook Road, MANALAPAN. 9:15 pm (732) 683-0244.

Congregation Agudath Israel. Talmud "Amud-A-Day" with Rabbi Drucker. 1131 Raritan Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. 6:45-7:30 a.m. (732) 819-0333.

Congregation Ohav Emeth. Parsha of the Week with Rabbi Weiss. 415 Raritan Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. After early minyan. (732) 247-3038.

Congregation Ohr Torah. Talmud-Shabbat with Rabbi Hoffman. 48 Edgemount Rd., EDISON. After early minyan. (732) 777-6840.

Congregation Ahavas Yisrael. Mishna Birura with Dr. Yaakov Kader. 1587 Rte. 27, EDISON. 8:10 a.m.

Congregation Ohav Emeth. Mishnah with Danny Ravitz. 415 Raritan Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. 8:15 a.m. (732) 247-3038.

Congregation Ahavas Achim. Michtav M’Eliyahu with Rabbi Bryan Kinzbrunner. 216 South First Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. 9:30 a.m. (732) 247-0532.

Mussar-Nefesh Hachayim with Dr. Presby. 467 Lincoln Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. 2:30 p.m. (an hour later in summer)

Prophets-Yirmiyahu with Dr. Presby. 467 Lincoln Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. 3 p.m. (an hour later in summer)

Congregation Ohr Torah. Talmud-Chulin with Rabbi Luban. 48 Edgemount Rd., EDISON. Before Mincha. (732) 777-6840.

Congregation Ahavas Yisrael. Talmud-Daf Yomi. 1587 Rte. 27, EDISON. Before Mincha.

Congregation Etz Ahaim. Parashah of the Week/Weekly Torah Portion with Rabbi Bassous. 230 Denison St., HIGHLAND PARK. 45 min. before Mincha. (732) 247-3839.

Congregation Ahavas Achim. Parsha of the Week. 216 South First Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. 20 min. before Mincha. (732) 247-0532.

Temple Shalom. Torah study, 5 Ayrmont Lane, ABERDEEN. 9:15 a.m.

Congregation Ahavas Achim. TCN with Rabbi Reisman (simulcast). 216 South First Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. 7:30 p.m. (time varies). (732) 247-0532.

Congregation Ahavas Achim. Advanced Talmud and Advanced Bagels with Rabbi Miodownik. 216 South First Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. 8:45 a.m. (732) 247-0532.

Congregation Agudath Israel. Talmud-Berochot with Rabbi Posen. 1131 Raritan Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. 9 a.m. (732) 819-0333.

Congregation Ohav Emeth. Talmud-Megillah with Rabbi Botnick. 415 Raritan Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. 9 a.m. (732) 247-3038.

Congregation Etz Ahaim. Jewish Philosophy for Women with Rabbi Bassous. 230 Denison St., HIGHLAND PARK. 10 a.m. (732) 247-3839.

Congregation Agudath Israel. Navi for Women with Rebbitzen Eichenstein.1131 Raritan Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. 10 a.m. Aviva Siegel: (732) 572-4408.

Congregation Etz Ahaim. Laws of Shabbat with Rabbi Bassous. 230 Denison St., HIGHLAND PARK. 5 p.m. (732) 247-3839.

Congregation Poile Zedek. English as a second language. 145 Neilson St., NEW BRUNSWICK. 7 p.m. (732) 545-6123.

Congregation Ohav Emeth. Talmud-Shabbat with Rabbi Klughaupt. 415 Raritan Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. 8 p.m. (732) 247-3038.

Jewish Learning Center Community Synagogue. Daf Yomi with Rabbi Chaim Veshnefsky. 138 Pine Brook Road, MANALAPAN. 9:15 pm (732) 683-0244.

Bikur Cholim of Raritan Valley is seeking volunteers to visit residents in local nursing homes and/or to visit the homebound. For more information, contant Tammy Nussbaum at (732) 777-0193.

Jewish Family and Vocational Service of Middlesex County offers bereavement groups in Monroe and Edison. Meetings are designed for those who have lost a spouse or significant other. Call Ariella for additional information at (732) 777-1940.

Jewish Family and Vocational Service of Middlesex County seeks donations of nonperishable kosher food for its food pantry. Tuna, pasta, tomato sauce, canned fruit and vegetables, peanut butter, and jelly are especially needed. Please contact Ariella at (732) 777-1940.

Jewish Family and Vocational Service of Middlesex County, with offices in Monroe and Edison, offers a number of volunteer opportunities. Programs looking for volunteers include, but are not limited to: Kosher Meals on Wheels, Friendly Visitors, Elderday Cares programs, Breakfast Club hosts and drivers, and teaching English as a second language and basic computer skills. Contact Joanne Bartosik at (732) 777-1940

MONROE. The Monroe Chapter of Hadassah is looking for volunteers to help with its Shake-A-Can campaign, which will take place from August until November. Volunteers are needed to "Shake-A-Can" and for telephone squads. All proceeds go to cancer research. Call Anita B. (609) 395-7535 for more information or if you would like to volunteer.