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Saturday, Oct. 3

Jewish Congregation of Concordia/Monroe Twp. Shabbat and first day Sukkot services. 1600 Perrineville Road., MONROE. 9 a.m. (609) 395-1952.

Sunday, Oct 4

Jewish Congregation of Concordia/Monroe Twp. Shabbat and first day Sukkot services. 1600 Perrineville Road., MONROE. 9 a.m. (609) 395-1952.

Temple Beth Or. Luncheon following services sponsored by Sisterhood & Men's Club. Temple Beth Or, 200 Van Zile Road, BRICK. $15 per person, reservations needed by Sept. 26. For reservations, call the Temple, at (732) 458-4700, www.templebethorbrick.org.

Monday, Oct. 5

East Brunswick Hadassah's Young Women's Group. Young children and parents sukkah party. Featuring pizza, make-your-own sundaes, crafts, and fun! Child must be accompanied by a parent. EBJC sukkah, 511 Ryders Ln., EAST BRUNSWICK. 5 p.m. $8 per adult, $6 per child. RSVP by Oct. 2, Risa, (732) 254-2405.

Tuesday, Oct. 6

Manchester Hadassah. Leisure Fair, Canasta Tournament. The rules will be distributed at the tournament and are clearly spelled out. This is co-ed, so don't dismiss your partners. $6. Information, sign-up: Jackie Annunziata, (732) 408-9706.

Colonia Chapter of Hadassah. Luncheon in the Sukkah meeting. Entertainment will feature music by Hazzan Sheldon Levin. Temple Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., METUCHEN. is $3 per person and reservations are required. RSVP to Priscilla at (732) 527-0819 by Oct. 1. Wednesday, Oct. 7 Congregation Etz Ahaim. "Happiness," the 5th of eight free lectures you'll never forget by Rabbi David Bassous in a series titled "The Secrets of Success." Registration required. 230 Denison St., HIGHLAND PARK. 8 p.m. To register or for more information, call Etz Ahaim at (732) 247-3839 or email info@etzahaim.org.

Jewish Educational Center-Elmora Ave. Shul. A community Simchas Bais Hashoeva to benefit Kulanu Yachad will be held at the JEC. Entertainment will include music from community musicians and a magic/mentalist show. Food will be available for purchase. Sponsors and volunteers are needed. 330 Elmora Ave., ELIZABETH. 5:45 p.m. Admission is $10 per family and all proceeds go to Kulanu Yachad. To volunteer, contact Uri Abramov uri@methodigm.com, or (212) 731 9931.

Marlboro Jewish Center's Prime Timers.special guest speaker, Dr. Kristen Cardomone, board certified interventional physiatrist, will discuss pain management and what your options are. The discussion will take place in the synagogue's sanctuary. Come and join us for a very informative evening. 103 School Road, WEST MARLBORO. 8 p.m. Information, call (732) 536-2300.

Thursday, Oct. 8.

JCC of Middlesex County. Under a Sukkot Sky, an intergenerational, community-wide celebration of the wonderful holiday of Sukkot. The evening will include a "Shabbat-style" dinner in our large sukkah, followed by dessert and entertainment. 1775 Oak Tree Road, EDISON, $12/adults, $9/children for members and $14/adult, $11/children for non-members. Register by Sept. 29. Registration, information, Jennine (732) 494-3232 ext. 621.

The 55 Plus club. Come enjoy the multi-lingual and multi-talented Mike Cossi, singer and keyboard player. The 55 Plus club is a senior group that meets at Congregation Neve Shalom. 250 Grove Ave., METUCHEN, invites 7 p.m. Information, call Millie Fishbein at (732) 381-9054. Temple Beth El Somerset Sisterhood. "The Tender Trap: Love, Sex, and the Quest for Jewish Identity in Literature and Film. A lecture by Rutgers professor Leslie Fishbein. 1489 Hamilton St., SOMERSET. 8 p.m. Free and open to the public. Information, contact Phyllis Miller at (732) 246-0295 or phyllis.miller@gmail.com.

Saturday, Oct. 10

Chabad Jewish Center. Simchat Torah party. Flags, delicious buffet Kiddush. Come dance the night away with the Torah scrolls. Gravel Hill Road, MONROE. 6:30 p.m. (732) 656-1616 or email rabbi@chabadmonroe.org.

Jewish Congregation of Concordia/Monroe Twp. Simchat Torah service with parade of Torahs. 1600 Perrineville Road., MONROE. 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 11

Jewish Congregation of Concordia/Monroe Twp. Simchat Torah service with the congregation honoring Bernice Mayer, William Lidman, and Martin Rich. Come and see this special honoring service. 1600 Perrineville Road., MONROE. 9 a.m.

Monday, Oct. 12

Monroe Twp. Chapter of Hadassah. Membership appreciation day. Enjoy good food, lots of fun, and time to just socialize. Paid-up members only are invented. Rissin Buffet in Town Center ShopRite Mall, Rt 130 N., HIGHTSTOWN. 12:30 p.m. $10. Reservations, call Anita H., (732) 409-6775.

Jewish Historical Society of Central Jersey. "Anarchists Among Us: The Modern School of Stelton," lecture by Dr. Nathan Reiss. Reiss, president of the Jewish Historical Society of Central Jersey, is a retired Rutgers professor and an acclaimed genealogist. He recently published Some Jewish Families of Hesse and Galicia, a book which represents his life's work on the research of his own family roots. The lecture series will continue in both locations on a monthly basis through November. Monroe Township Jewish Center, 11 Cornell Dr., MONROE. 10 a.m. Free and open to the public. Information, call the JHSCJ office at (732) 249-4894.

Tuesday, Oct. 13

Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple. Lunch-time Talmud Study. Will be held on Tuesdays staring on Oct. 13. This year, the class will explore Masechet Berachot, the first tractate of the Talmud. Masechet Berachot discusses the halakhic intricacies of blessings and prayers, including the Shema, the Amidah, and the Torah Blessings. Stories of healings and heroics, theological debates, and even rabbinic recipes reveal themselves in the twists and turns of the dialectic. No prior Talmud experience or Hebrew knowledge is necessary, The class will build study skills, key phrases and structures that to help unlock the talmudic argument. Taught by Rabbi Rebecca Epstein. 222 Livingston Ave., NEW BRUNSWICK. 12:30-1:30 p.m. Open to the public at no charge. Information, call (732) 545-6484.

Wednesday, Oct. 14

Congregation Etz Ahaim. "How to View Others," the 6th of eight free lectures you'll never forget by Rabbi David Bassous in a series titled "The Secrets of Success." Registration required. 230 Denison St., HIGHLAND PARK. 8 p.m. To register or for more information, call Etz Ahaim at (732) 247-3839 or email info@etzahaim.org.

Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple. K'dushat Ha-Guf: Holiness of the Body. A class of Jewish yoga and meditation to be held every Wednesday beginning Oct. 14. Our tradition teaches that our bodies are vessels for holiness. The class will explore the connection between body, mind, and spirit through Jewish lenses. Each class will feature a Jewish spiritual theme that will be experienced through gentle yoga poses, meditation, and chanting. No previous yoga experience necessary. Participants will leave feeling inspired, refreshed, and reconnected to Jewish tradition in a new way. Taught by Rabbi Rebecca Epstein. 222 Livingston Ave., NEW BRUNSWICK. 12:30-1:30 p.m. Open to the public at no charge. Information, call (732) 545-6484.

Thursday, Oct. 15

B'nai Tikvah Sisterhood and Hadassah L'Dor V'Dor Young Women of Raritan Valley. Beyond the Book. A Book and Media Club for discussing hot topics of the page and screen.October's book selection is "Awake in the Dark: Stories by Shira Nayman." B'nai Tikvah, 1001 Finnegans Lane, NORTH BRUNSWICK. 7:30 p.m. $3. RSVP to Jennifer at (732) 940-2442 or ywhadassahevents@yahoo.com.

The Allen and Joan Bildner Center for the Study of Jewish Life. "Greeting the Season: The December Dilemma in American Jewish Popular Culture." Lecture by Jeffrey Shandler, a professor of Jewish studies at Rutgers University. Trayes Hall, Douglass Campus Center, 100 George St., NEW BRUNSWICK. 7:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. Advance registration is requested. Information, visit jewishstudies.rutgers.edu. To RSVP, email csjlrsvp@rci.rutgers.edu or call (732) 932-2033.

JCC of Middlesex County. "Challenges of Caring for an Aging Family Member." Paula Span, journalist, will discus her book, "When The Time Comes," which offers a road map to the 72 million Baby Boomers who will be responsible for the care of their aging, frail family members in the not too distant future. Span's book includes personal stories as well as practical information on options for families facing the painful task of planning for loved ones who can no longer live alone. Light refreshments will be served. 1775 Oak Tree Road, EDISON. 7:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. Pre-registration requested. To register or for more information, contact Sue Horwitz, director of Senior Adult Services, (732) 494-323-2603.

Friday, Oct. 16

Alisa Chapter of Hadassah. Oneg Shabbat. Jewish Congregation of Concordia/Monroe Twp., 1600 Perrineville Road, MONROE. 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 17

Jewish Congregation of Concordia/Monroe Twp. Shabbat services with Kiddush sponsored by Doris and David Bagoff in honor of their 54th wedding anniversary and Doris's 8th birthday. 1600 Perrineville Road, MONROE. 9 a.m.

The Sisterhood of Congregation Beth Ohr. Cabaret Evening. Fun-filled evening with comedy, music, and magic. The G Man, AKA, Allan Gitlin, will be our comedian and emcee. Jilly Sentino and Bobby Ballack have combined her diva sounds with his crooning forming a perfectly smooth combo! Ryan Shapiro will amaze you with his magic! Snacks and soft drinks will be served and dessert following the show. 70 Route 516, OLD BRIDGE. 8 p.m. Tickets are $24, if purchased by Oct. 11, after $27. Contact Liz at (732) 257-6010 or Ilene at (732) 390-5017 for tickets and additional information.

Sunday, Oct. 18

Hadassah L'Dor V'Dor Young Women of Raritan Valley. Fall Family Fun/Mom and Tots Open House. Come meet L'Dor V'Dor's mom and tots group at the petting farm with guided tours and hayrides. Price includes petting farm, hayride, and pumpkin. Bring your own picnic lunch. Green Meadows Farm, 1776 Union Ave., HAZLET. 10:30 a.m. $9 per person. Information or to RSVP please contact Jackie at ywhadassahevents@yahoo.com or call (732) 750-5067.

Jewish Congregation of Concordia/Monroe Twp. "Bye Bye Birdie Kosher Dinner and Klezmerfest." 1600 Perrineville Road, MONROE. 5:30 p.m. $21 per person. Reservations, call (609) 395-1952. Congregation B'nai Israel HAZAK. "The Stirling Duo." Loads of beautiful music from their piano and violin followed by Elaine & David's apple pie a la mode. HAZAK, Congregation B'nai Israel. 1488 Oldfreehold, TOMS RIVER. 1 p.m. HAZAK members free, $10 for non-members.

The Werner Lecture Fund of Beth El Synagogue. Special Events in the Kitchen. Frittatas and Sangria. Come and learn the chef's secrets while sampling the food! $10 fee includes all supplies and culinary treats. 50 Maple Stream Road, EAST WINDSOR. 10-11:30 a.m. Reservations are required. Contact the synagogue office for details at (609) 443-4454.

Achva Chapter of Emunah of America. Emunah is joining HIGHLAND PARK for their annual township-wide garage sale at the Orani home. Please look through your home and feel free to donate anything and everything (except clothes). We are looking for all sorts of items, e.g., bikes, picture frames, Judaica, etc. 292 North 5th Ave. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. For drop off information which will begin Wed. Oct. 14, call Sue Redlich (732) 558-4917. To make this event a success, we need volunteers for two-hour time slots. Chesed hours will be given to student volunteers. To volunteer, contact Pauline Mykoff (732) 572-0457 or Sharon Hirt (732) 777-0462.

Monday, Oct. 19

Jewish Family and Children's Service. Bereavement group, meets every Monday. Members converse openly and support one another through the grief process. Open to any Jewish adult, regardless of affiliation, who has lost a loved one within the past 18 months. LOCATION: TBD. Mondays, 7-8:30 p.m. Pre-registration required by Oct. 9. Information and registration, Debra Levenstein, (609) 987-8100 or debral@jfcsonline.org.

Tuesday, Oct. 20

BUNWC-Tri County Chapter of the Brandeis National Committee. League of Women Voters Overview: N.J. Election 2009. Sandra Matsen of the League of Women Voters New Jersey will discuss issues concerning the November election including any ballot questions. She will not attribute positions on the issues to the candidates. Corner Branch Library, 138 Hickory Corner Road, EAST WINDSOR. 2 p.m. Free and open to the public. Information call, (609) 298-4515.

Wednesday, Oct. 21

Congregation Etz Ahaim. "Manners," the 7th of eight free lectures you'll never forget by Rabbi David Bassous in a series titled "The Secrets of Success." Registration required. 230 Denison St., HIGHLAND PARK. 8 p.m. To register or for more information, call Etz Ahaim at (732) 247-3839 or email info@etzahaim.org.

Jewish Historical Society of Central Jersey. "Anarchists Among Us: The Modern School of Stelton," lecture by Dr. Nathan Reiss. Reiss, president of the Jewish Historical Society of Central Jersey, is a retired Rutgers professor and an acclaimed genealogist. He recently published Some Jewish Families of Hesse and Galicia, a book which represents his life's work on the research of his own family roots. The lecture series will continue in both locations on a monthly basis through November. Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, 222 Livingston Ave., NEW BRUNSWICK. 10:30 a.m. Free and open to the public. Information, call the JHSCJ office at (732) 249-4894.

Jewish Congregation of Concordia/Monroe Twp. Shabbat services especially honoring our 90-year-old members. Kiddush following services. 1600 Perrineville Road, MONROE. 9 a.m. The Barron Arts Center. Jeffrey Wechsler will discuss the National Association of Women Artists and the contributions of women in the visual arts, their past difficulties, and increasing acceptance within the field of visual art. 582 Rahway Ave., WOODBRIDGE. 7:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. Information, (732) 634-0413.

Sunday, Oct. 25

Monroe Twp. Chapter of Hadassah. Progressive Dinner. Cocktails will start at 5:30 p.m. and continue to differenct homes for dinner. All participants will meet at the Concordia Congregation for an all-inclusive dessert. $25 per person. Reservations, information, Maxine at (609) 395-8757.

Jewish Congregation of Concordia/Monroe Twp. Men's Club breakfast. 1600 Perrineville Road, MONROE. 9:30 a.m.

Temple Beth Or. Classical music program at Greenbriar, Toms River, by Saralee Miller. 1 Kensington Circle, TOMS RIVER. 3 p.m. $20. For reservations, call the Temple, at (732) 458-4700.

The Barron Arts Center. Lecture and workshop by artist Kenneth Hari. World-renowned Hari, artist, portraitist, sculptor, and educator, will share his knowledge and talent by giving a lecture on Oct. 25 and a four-day workshop Oct. 26-29. 582 Rahway Ave., WOODBRIDGE. Information about workshop and lecture including fees and registration, go to www.theworldofkennethhari.com, or call (215) 501-7122.

The Werner Lecture Fund of Beth El Synagogue. Kosher tailgating with Chef Marshall Alter. Come and learn the chef's secrets while sampling the food! 50 Maple Stream Road, EAST WINDSOR. 10-11:30 a.m. $10 fee includes all supplies and culinary treats. Reservations are required. Contact the synagogue office for details at (609) 443-4454.

Monday, Oct 26

Jewish Congregation of Concordia/Monroe Twp. Sisterhood meeting with speaker Assemblywoman Linda Greenstein. 1600 Perrineville Road, MONROE. 1 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 27

Hadassah L'Dor V'Dor Young Women of Raritan Valley. Hadassah Sh'arim Study Group L'Dor V'Dor young women's study group now forming for fall. Curriculum Torah study: And you think your family has problems! Space is limited to 20 participants on a first come, first served basis. A firm commitment to attending all study sessions (fourth Tuesday of the month October-May) is required. 7:30 p.m. in HIGHLAND PARK. $18 members, $36 non-members. Information contact Jackie at (732) 750-5067 or email ywhadassahevents@yahoo.com.

Wednesday, Oct. 28

Congregation Etz Ahaim. "Psychology in the Torah," the last of eight free lectures you'll never forget by Rabbi David Bassous in a series titled "The Secrets of Success." Registration required. 230 Denison St., HIGHLAND PARK. 8 p.m. To register or for more information, call Etz Ahaim at (732) 247-3839 or email info@etzahaim.org.

Saturday, Oct. 31

Jewish Congregation of Concordia/Monroe Twp. Shabbat services with Kiddush sponsored by Donna and Lester Steif in honor of their 55th anniversary. 1600 Perrineville Road, MONROE. 9 a.m.

Sunday, Nov. 1

Temple Beth Or. "The Queen of Bingo", an audience participation play, featuring Harold Augenbraum and the South Street Players. Temple Beth Or, 200 Van Zile Road, BRICK. 2:30 p.m. $15. For reservations, call the Temple, at (732) 458-4700.

Sunday, Nov. 15

Congregation Sha'arey Ha-Yam. Holiday Boutique. Multiple vendors with holiday and gift items will be presenting. There will be raffle drawings and refreshments available for purchase. Barnegat Recreation Center, 900 West Bay Ave., BARNEGAT. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Information, contact Bari at (908) 216-7842.

Saturday, Nov. 21

Beth Am Shalom. Debbie Friedman in Concert. Toms River East Intermediate School, 1519 Hooper Ave., TOMS RIVER. Group rates are available for a party of 25 or more. Handicap accessible seating available. For tickets and information contact Fran Gimpel, (732) 657-7120, or visit Web site www.bethsamshalom.org.

Saturday, Dec. 5

Temple Beth Or. Sisterhood Gift Auction. Temple Beth Or, 200 Van Zile Road, BRICK. 7 p.m. preview; auction begins at 8 p.m., $10. For reservations, call the Temple, at (732) 458-4700.