Jewish Family and Children's Service of Greater Mercer County. New moms group, 707 Alexander Rd., Suite 102, PRINCETON. 10:30 a.m. Free and open to all new moms. RSVP by October 2: Debra: (609) 243-0390.

Temple Emanu-El. Shabbat Alive. 100 James St., EDISON. 7 p.m. (732) 549-4442 or templeemanuel@verizon.net.

Congregation Beth Ohr. Lunch and Learn: "The History of Jews in Italy

from Roman times till present." Rabbi Eugene Wernick will present and lead the discussion. Sabbath services begin at 9:30 a.m. and the program will follow (at about 12:30 p.m.) 70 Rte. 516, OLD BRIDGE. For more information, please call the office at (732) 257-1523.

Monroe Township Jewish Center. First annual Bazaar & Gift Sale featuring craft items such as blankets, jewelry, handbags, photographs, mixed art works, stained glass, Judaica, sweaters, and so much more. 11 Cornell Dr., MONROE. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. For more information or to reserve a vendor space, call Judy Cohen at (609)-409-9367 or Randi Fishman at (732) 521-2784.

Bris Avrohom of Old Bridge. Women's Circle Challah Baking Class, 770 Madison Gardens, OLD BRIDGE. 7:30 p.m. Free and open to all women. RSVP to (732) 316-7600.

Temple B’nai Shalom. SPLENDOR: a 3-week introduction to the intersection between religion and the environment, developed and taught by GreenFaith. (www.greenfaith.org) Classes are interactive. Teaching tools include reading, personal reflection, small-group discussion, and an outdoor experience. Dates: Oct 15 and 22. Time: 7:30 – 8:30 PM Location: Temple B’nai Shalom, Old Stage Road and Fern Road, EAST BRUNSWICK. $20 Register by Oct. 4. (732) 251-4300 x222 or leslieklein@comcast.net

Congregation Etz Chaim. Fall bazaar and gift sale. 11 Cornell Ave., MONROE. 10 a.m.-3p.m., rain or shine. Vendors wanted; $15 per table. Judy: (609) 409-9367 or Randy (732) 521-2784.

Temple Beth El Mekor Chayim. Annual rummage sale. Clothing, household items, toys, and miscellaneous things for sale. 338 Walnut Ave., CRANFORD. 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. (908) 276-9231.

Jewish Family and Children's Service of Greater Mercer County. Jewish Bereavement group, 707 Alexander Rd., Suite 102, PRINCETON. 10:30 a.m. Free and open to the public. RSVP req'd by Sept. 5th: Debra: (609) 243-0390.

Raritan Valley Hadassah. General meeting; speaker will be journalist, poet, and book artist Rick Black. Ahavas Achim, South First Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. 8 p.m. For more information contact Sue at (732) 572-7710 or Marilyn at (732) 985-0612.

Temple Beth El Mekor Chayim. Yoga and relaxation techniques demonstration with Jacqueline Leonard and Lana LaPadura. 338 Walnut Ave., CRANFORD. 8 p.m. (908) 276-9231.

Jewish Family and Children’s Service. Julie Feibush, JFCS Director of Senior Services, will give a talk on "Resources and Helpful Hints for Caregivers and Friends." Caregivers often report difficulty looking after their own health and may develop anger, anxiety or sadness. Come learn ways of preventing and relieving caregiver stress and burnout. This event is free to all seniors. St. Anthony of Padua, 251 Franklin Street, HIGHTSTOWN. 1-2 p.m. (609) 987-8100.

Congregation Etz Ahaim. "Harmony at Home (Shalom Bayit) -- A Jewish Perspective." Lecture series with Rabbi David Bassous. Topic: "The Jewish Definition of Love." 230 Denison St., HIGHLAND PARK. 8 p.m. For more information please call Etz Ahaim at (732) 247-3839.

YM-YWHA of Union. "Everything you wanted to know about Lung Cancer: Symptoms, Treatment, and Cures." Will be presented by Thomasina Savage, RN, OCN. After the presentation, there will be a question/answer period; there is no fee and this program is open to the public. A reservation by phone (908-289-8112) is suggested; light refreshments will be served. 501 Green Lane, UNION. 7 p.m.

Jewish Family and Children's Service of Greater Mercer County. New moms group, 707 Alexander Rd., Suite 102, PRINCETON. 10:30 a.m. Free and open to all new moms. RSVP by October 2: Debra: (609) 243-0390.

Jewish Family and Children’s Service. Jamie Prioli of NJ Protection and Advocacy, Inc. will demonstrate and discuss the wide variety of assistive technology devices available to help make seniors’ lives easier. Come see voice-activated light controls, "shake awake" alarm clocks, adapted knob handles for stove dials, and more. This event is co-sponsored by the Senior Living Institute and is free to all seniors. Meadow Lakes Community, 300 Meadow Lakes, EAST WINDSOR. 10:30-11:30 a.m. (609) 987-8100.

Temple Beth Ahm. Lunch and Learn program: trip to the Jewish Museum in New York City. Limited seating is available, and advance reservations are required. Please contact our Temple office at (732)583-1700 to make your reservation and to obtain additional information. Lunch and Learn sessions are open to the entire community, whether you are a member of the Temple or not. The price for purchasing lunch is $4.00 for Temple Beth Ahm members, and $6 non-Temple members. Trip begins at 11:30 a.m.

Temple Emanu-El. Tot Shabbat. 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. Later we will celebrate our older children at the National Children's Sabbat service at 8 p.m.100 James St., EDISON. Begins 6 p.m. (732) 549-4442 or templeemanuel@verizon.net.

Beth El Synagogue. Hawaiian night featuring "Sting Ray" Elvis performing his farewell Aloha! tour, Hawaiian dress and cuisine, 50 Maple Stream Rd., EAST WINDSOR. 7:45 p.m. $45/person. (609) 443-4454.

Solomon Schechter Academy of Ocean and Monmouth Counties. Fall concert with Joshua Nelson and the Kosher Gospel Singers at Temple Beth Shalom, 108 Freehold Rd., MANALAPAN. 3 p.m. $36/adults, $18/seniors, $10/students, 5 and under are free. $5 additional at the door. (732) 370-1767.

Beth El Synagogue. Beth El Synagogue of East Windsor and The Werner File Series present "Live and Become." This is a magnificent, epic story of an Ethiopian boy who is airlifted from a Sudanese refugee camp to Israel in 1984 during Operation Moses. Shlomo is plagued by two big secrets: He is neither a Jew nor an orphan, just an African boy who survived and wants, somehow, to fulfill his Ethiopian mother’s parting request that he "go, live, and become." Buoyed by a profound and unfaltering motherly love – both in his memory and in the arms of his adoptive mother – he ultimately finds an identity and a happiness all his own. This event is free and refreshments will be served. 50 Maple Stream Road, EAST WINDSOR. 7 p.m. (609) 443-4454.

Temple Sha’arey Shalom. Bagel brunch with sports writer Sid Dorfman. 78 South Springfield Ave., SPRINGFIELD. 10:15 a.m. $5. For additional information about the

brunch or membership in Temple Sha'arey Shalom Brotherhood, contact Brotherhood president Jason Pleva through the Temple office, (973) 379-5387 or email office@shaarey.org.

New York Water Taxi. Annual harbor tour of Jewish N.Y. with tour guide Oscar Israelowitz. Cruise will last 90 minutes. South Street Sea Port, Pier 17, Fulton St., MANHATTAN. 11 a.m. $25/person; groups of 20 or more, $20/person. Reservations strongly recommended. Rooftop observation area. Boat fully enclosed in case of inclement weather. (718) 951-7072.

Monroe Twp. Hadassah. Annual Membership Appreciation "Petite Luncheon" at the Monroe Township Library, MONROE . 12:30 p.m. $9. RSVP to Maxine at (609) 395-8757.

Temple Beth Ahm. Hebrew for beginners class. This course requires no prior knowledge of Hebrew. You will develop basic communicative skills in modern Hebrew. Before you know it, you will be able to read and begin expressing yourself in Hebrew. Religious services will have new meaning when you can read and understand the prayers you recite. Torah will start to have new meaning as you recognize Hebrew words and phrases. Whether you never studied Hebrew, or you forgot what you learned when you were younger, come join us and bring your friends. This class will meet Monday nights through mid December, except for when there is a holiday. The course is open to the entire community, whether you are a member of the Temple or not. The course is free for Temple Beth Ahm members and $50 for Temple non-members. Please call our Temple office at (732)583-1700 for registration information. 550 Lloyd Rd., ABERDEEN. 7:30 p.m.

Temple B’nai Shalom. SPLENDOR: a 3-week introduction to the intersection between religion and the environment, developed and taught by GreenFaith. (www.greenfaith.org) Classes are interactive. Teaching tools include reading, personal reflection, small-group discussion, and an outdoor experience. Final class date. 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. Temple B’nai Shalom, Old Stage Road and Fern Road, EAST BRUNSWICK. $20 Register by Oct. 4. (732) 251-4300 x222 or leslieklein@comcast.net

JCC of Middlesex County. Read Hebrew America- series of five classes-begins. Level II Hebrew-reading crash course. Pre-registration required. 1775 Oak Tree Rd., EDISON. 7-8:30 p.m. To register and for more Information: (732) 494-3232.

Jewish Women International Batim-Union Chapter. Meeting of the board with speech titled "Genealogy from a Jewish Perspective." Refreshments will be served. Burnet Middle School, 2155 Morris Ave., UNION. 6:45 p.m. (908) 686-0791.

JCC of Central N.J. "Jewish Arts and Artists" lecture led by noted art educator Barbara Israel Bortniker, M.F.A.. Bortniker will discuss the fascinating relationship that Rembrandt had with the Jewish community of his time. 1391 Martine Ave., SCOTCH PLAINS. 10:30 a.m. $5. Lunch available after for an additional $1.75. Advance registration required for lunch, but not for lecture. For more information, please contact Nan Statton at nstatton@jccnj.org or 908-889-8800 ext. 207, or Michele Dreiblatt at mdreiblatt@jccnj.org or 908-889-8800 ext. 205.

Congregation Etz Ahaim. "Harmony at Home (Shalom Bayit) -- A Jewish Perspective." Lecture series with Rabbi David Bassous. Topic: "Peace at Home." 230 Denison St., HIGHLAND PARK. 8 p.m. For more information please call Etz Ahaim at (732) 247-3839.

Jewish Family and Children's Service of Greater Mercer County. New moms group, 707 Alexander Rd., Suite 102, PRINCETON. 10:30 a.m. Free and open to all new moms. RSVP by October 2: Debra: (609) 243-0390.

Allen and Joan Bildner Center for the Study of Jewish Life. Amnon Rubinstein, a leading scholar of Israeli law and prominent public figure, will examine the historical roots of the debate, its recent surge, and possible solutions in his talk "Israel’s Constitution: Does it Exist?" the 2007 Ruth and Alvin Rockoff Annual Lecture. Trayes Hall, Douglass College Center, 100 George St., NEW BRUNSWICK. 7:30 p.m. Advance registration required: visit jewishstudies.rutgers.edu, email csjlrsvp@rci.rutgers.edu, or call (732) 932-2033.

Raritan Valley Hadassah. Mitzvah of Love Autumn Brunch. Honroee is Judith Rosen. Guest speaker will be Ellyn Lyons of Toms River, NJ who is Chair of the Hadassah College Jerusalem, a National Vice President of Hadassah and a member of the Executive Committee. Ahavas Achim, South First Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. 11 a.m. Proceeds of this event benefit Hadassah Medical Organization. Dietary laws observed. All are welcome and anyone wishing to attend may call Marcia at (732) 572-2086 or Martha at (732) 297-5620 for additional information.

Makhelat HaMercaz Jewish Choir of Central N.J. Performance at the Parker Nursing home, 1421 River Rd., PISCATAWAY. 3 p.m. (732) 548-2238 ext. 14.

Jewish Congregation of Concordia/Monroe Twp. Five-day bus trip to Whitwell, Tenn. to see the Paperclip Museum. For more information, call (609) 395-1952.

JCC of Central N.J. "Jewish Arts and Artists" lecture led by noted art educator Barbara Israel Bortniker, M.F.A.. Bortniker will discuss arts and artists of modern Israel. 1391 Martine Ave., SCOTCH PLAINS. 10:30 a.m. $5. Lunch available after for an additional $1.75. Advance registration required for lunch, but not for lecture. For more information, please contact Nan Statton at nstatton@jccnj.org or 908-889-8800 ext. 207, or Michele Dreiblatt at mdreiblatt@jccnj.org or 908-889-8800 ext. 205.

Congregation Etz Ahaim. "Harmony at Home (Shalom Bayit) -- A Jewish Perspective." Lecture series with Rabbi David Bassous. Topic: "Tips for a Happy Marriage." 230 Denison St., HIGHLAND PARK. 8 p.m. For more information please call Etz Ahaim at (732) 247-3839.

Beth El Synagogue. Beth El Synagogue of East Windsor and The Werner File Series present A Jazz Cabaret with The Rick Fiori Jazz Trio and Sue Giles. Join us for wine, cheese and great music! Admission paid in advance is $15. Admission at the door is $20. All proceeds go to American Friends of Magen David Adom and the Beth El Synagogue Tuition Scholarship Fund. 50 Maple Stream Road, EAST WINDSOR. 7 p.m. (609) 443-4454.

Haddassah Young Women’s Group of Raritan Valley. Holiday Bazaar featuring representatives from Pampered Chef, Avon, Discovery Zone, and Don't Spill the Beads Jewelry. 7:30-9 p.m. For more information, contact Marnie to RSVP in private home at: YWHadassahEvents@yahoo.com. Interested in meeting other Jewish Women? Do you like to attend or plan fun social events? Want to stay connected to Israel? Make a Difference! Join Hadassah Young Women of Raritan Valley. We would love to see you at our Ladies Night Out Programs, Mom and Tots, and Monthly Book Club. Give back to the community through philanthropic work. Join Hadassah this year and receive next year’s membership FREE! Singles, married, and moms with children are welcome. For more information contact Marnie at YWHadassahEvents@yahoo.com.

Congregation Etz Ahaim. "Harmony at Home (Shalom Bayit) -- A Jewish Perspective." Lecture series with Rabbi David Bassous. Topic: "Learning to Communicate." 230 Denison St., HIGHLAND PARK. 8 p.m. For more information please call Etz Ahaim at (732) 247-3839.

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.

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.