Congregation B'nai Tikvah and JCC of North and South Brunswick. Bonnie Kudwitt, congregant and Sisterhood Board Member, will instruct us on how to use Ebay to supplement our incomes at 10 am. Learn how to open and manage our own accounts. Bring a credit card or checkbook to help set up your account. Enjoy a bagel breakfast and conversation. The Social Action committee is collecting the following items for Women Aware: lip gloss, lipstick, as well as hotel-size soaps, shampoos and conditioners. 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.

Temple Emanu-El. The temple will show the movie, "Walk on Water" at 7 p.m. Admission is free, as are the popcorn and soda. Join us for this exciting adventure film, sponsored by the Life Long Learning Committee. Temple Emanu-El is located at 100 James St., Edison. For information call Lee Liss at (732) 369-3270.

Congregation Etz Chaim. The congregation will hold its Hebrew Read Across America program Sunday mornings starting 11 a.m. and continuing through Nov. 25. Congregation Etz Chaim is located at the Monroe Jewish Center in MONROE. For more information call (609) 655-4679 or e-mail hazcunn@aol.com.

The JCC of Central NJ. The JCC of Central NJ in conjunction with New Jersey Blood Services, will be holding a blood drive 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. No advance registration is required. For more information about the donation procedure or eligibility, please contact New Jersey Blood Services at 1-800-933-2566, or Karen Rosen at krosen@jccnj.org or (908) 889-8800, ext. 224. The JCC of Central New Jersey is located at 1391 Martine Ave., Scotch Plains.

YM-YWHA of UNION. The Y at 501 Green Lane, Union will continue the Mini Jewish Film Festival with the showing of Sophie Scholl- The Final Day at 12 p.m. Directed by Marc Rothemund, the movie runs 117 minutes and is presented in black and white. It is the compelling true story of a German anti-Nazi heroine and the underground movement in early 1940s Germany, known as the White Rose. The film explores Sophie’s last days as she is examined by the Gestapo. It is suggested rated (M) for mature audiences, a discussion will follow. Cost is $2 for Y members, $3 for guests. Reservations are strongly suggested. Please call Jani or the Y Office at (908) 289-8112.

2007 Joel Levy Walk to Cure Diabetes. My karate school is walking starting 10 a.m. from Rutgers, New Brunswick to raise money to cure diabetes. Please visit http://walk.jdrf.org/walker.cfm?id=86897675 for more information.

Etz Chaim Socialable Singles. Etz Chaim Socialable Singles 1- 4 p.m. Monroe Township Jewish Center, 11 Cornell Ave. Monroe. Entertainment, discussions, socializing and refreshments. Admission $5. For information call (609) 655-5137.

Torah Links. Torah Links Fourth Annual Benefit honoring David and Ilana Adams, Nir and Stephanie Granot, and Marty Horowitz will be held at Douglass Center. For information contact Torah Links of Middlesex County at (732) 613-1613 or (908) 770 0056 or e-mail slandau@torahlinks.org or visit www.middlesextorahlinks.org.

Temple Emanu-El. There will be a meeting for people interested in traveling to Eastern Europe in April, 2008. Priority is for Temple members, with spaces available for members of the community. Contact Rabbi Bravo at (732)-549-4442 for more information.

The Jewish Learning Institute. The Land and The Spirit class will provide students with an explanation for the central role the Holy Land plays in the Jews’ mission throughout history. The Land and the Spirit also explores the relationship that Jews in the Diaspora maintain with Israel despite their place of residence. This new course will be offered at the Chabad Jewish Center of South Brunswick for six Tuesdays at 7:45-9:15 p.m. The course costs $89, which includes a student textbook. For further information, please contact Rabbi Levi Azimov at jli@chabadsouthbrunswick.com or (732) 398-9492. JLI courses are presented in Middlesex County under the auspices of the Chabad Jewish Center of South Brunswick. For more information please call (732) 398-9492 or visit www.chabadsouthbrunswick.com.

Temple Congregation Anshe Emeth. Temple Congregation Anshe Emeth in Highland Park, will offer a three-part program entitled Moses to Moses: Congregation Anshe Emeth Legacy Endowment Series. Rabbi Stephen Garfinkel will present "Moshe Rabeinu: Man of Israel or Man of God?" 8 p.m. Oct. 30. Questions on how Moses was perceived as Israel’s founding leader will be explored. Rabbi Garfinkel is Dean of The Graduate School and Assistant Professor of Bible at The Jewish Theological Seminary of America and is well-known for his essay "Moses: Man of Israel, Man of God." Rabbi Len Levin will discuss "Moses Maimonides: Between Faith and Science-His Relevance for Our Time" on 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 12. This presentation will explore the importance of Maimonides in Jewish life in the Middle Ages and how he systematized Jewish law and articulated Jewish belief in a way that held up the era’s highest standards of intellectual thought. Rabbi Lance J. Sussman will lastly present a lecture entitled "Moses Mendelssohn: The First Modern Moses" 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20. Rabbi Sussman will explore answers to questions through the mind of Moses Mendelssohn, the leading Jewish figure of the 18^th century Jewish Enlightenment. There is no charge for admission. Please call the Temple office at (732) 545.6482 for additional information.

JCCWM. The JCCWM will hold a new six-week course from the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute co-sponsored by Chabad House, Manalapan, The Jewish Federation of Monmouth County, Jewish Community Center of Western Monmouth, entitled The Land and the Spirit: Why We Care About Israel. All classes will be held in the Jewish Federation/JCCWM office located at: 100 US Highway 9, Suite 7, The Galleria, Manalapan. Classes will be held 11 a.m. Oct. 31, Nov. 7 and 14, Dec. 5, 12 and 19. Cost for JCCWM members under the age of 30 is only the book at $15, for JCCWM Senior Adult (62+) members: $43.20 (including book), for JCCWM Adult Members: $48.60 (including book) and for nonmembers: $54 (including book). To register online please visit www.myJLI.com.

Congregation Etz Chaim. The Hebrew High School regular session will being with dinner at 5 p.m. and class starting 5:30 p.m. The first year is free. To register call (732) 251-1119. Congregation Etz Chaim is located at the Monroe Jewish Center in MONROE. For more information call (609) 655-4679 or e-mail hazcunn@aol.com.

Temple Sha'arey Shalom. All are invited to attend the annual Shopping at Sha'arey event 7 p.m.-10 p.m. at Temple Sha'arey Shalom is located at 78 S. Springfield Ave., Springfield. Over 15 vendors have been invited to participate in this event. Some of the merchandise that will be featured includes: women's, men's and children’s clothing, jewelry, fashion accessories, toys, crafts, stationary, personalized items, and more. Cost of admission is $5 per person and includes finger-foods, drinks (wine/soft drinks), and a personalized palm reading by special guest Sister Suzan. Proceeds will benefit Temple Sha'arey Shalom's preschool. Cash and/or checks will be accepted for purchases. For additional information or for directions, contact Lisa Griffith at (908) 468-3041 or Felice Kay at (973) 258-0332. For Additional information on Temple Sha’arey Shalom’s Preschool contact Director Nina Greenman at (973) 379-5387; e-mail office@shaarey.org; or from the Temple web site www.shaarey.org.

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 will be held. 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.

Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple. Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, 222 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, (732) 545-6484, http://aemt.net. Friday, through Nov. 4 Syril & Dr. Norman Reitman Scholar in Residence Rabbi Jeffrey Salkin. Friday night, "Can Jews Still be Liberal?," a cry from the anguished center of political conversation. When do we speak out on the issues and how? On Saturday, Torah Study, 9:30 a.m. featuring "Outside the Red Tent,"the truth about the rape of Dinah. Sexuality, Jewish perceptions of Gentiles, power, violence, etc. Sunday, 10:30 a.m. "Why are Jewish Men Like That?" A search for Jewish masculinity from ancient Judea to the Maccabees to the Middles Ages to Israel through popular culture. Based on the book Searching for My Brothers: Jewish Men in a Gentile World.

Temple Beth-El. Stage and TV actor Richard Kline will perform at Temple Beth-El for one night only at 7:30 p.m. in his one-man off-Broadway play, Boychick, about the spiritual journey of Larry Levin, a middle-aged American Jew confronting the conflicting emotions that surface after the death of his father. Boychick received critical acclaim in its off-Broadway run at New York's Theatre Four and will now be performed at Temple Beth-El located at 67 Rt. 206S in Hillsborough. Following the show, attendees are invited to meet Kline in person during an exclusive wine and cheese reception. Tickets for the performance are $20 in advance (payment must be received by Oct. 29) and $25 at the door. Tickets plus wine and cheese reception are $30 in advance (again, payment must be received by Oct. 29) and $35 at the door. To order tickets, mail your specific request and a check payable to Temple Beth-El to the attention of Neil Wolf at the Temple. Please include your email address or phone number so your order can be confirmed. For more information contact Neil Wolf at seasonsnw@patmedia.net or call (908) 240-9742.

The Jewish Center of Princeton. The Jewish Center of Princeton will host noted author and Columbia University professor Ari Goldman 7:30 p.m. Professor Goldman will discuss his latest book, "Living a Year of Kaddish: A Memoir." It is the Jewish Center’s choice for adults in our TJC Reads program. In advance of Professor Goldman’s appearance, Rabbi Annie Tucker will lead a discussion of the book following Shabbat morning services on Nov. 3. A light luncheon will be served. There is no charge for either event, but luncheon attendees should RSVP to the synagogue office (609) 921-0100. Hardcover and paperback copies of Professor Goldman’s books are available for sale at the synagogue, at Barnes & Noble in Market Fair shopping center and at Border’s in Nassau Park. For more information, please call Helaine Isaacs, adult education chair, at (609) 921-9064 or the Jewish Center office at (609) 921-0100. The Jewish Center is located at 435 Nassau St., Princeton.

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. Wine, cheese and 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 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.

The Workmen’s Circle/Arebeter Ring – New Jersey Region and the YM/YWHA of Union County. The Workmen’s Circle/Arebeter Ring – New Jersey Region and the YM/YWHA of Union County will hold a klezmer dance party featuring the band Metropolitan Klezmer from 1-3 p.m. at the YM/YWHA of Union County, 501 Green Lane, Union. Admission is free and all ages are welcome. For more information about the Klezmer Dance Party, please contact Martin Schwartz, at the Workmen’s Circle/Arbeter Ring by calling 1-800-922-2558 or e-mailing mschwart@circle.org.

Allen and Joan Bildner Center for the Study of Jewish Life. The eighth annual Rutgers New Jersey Jewish Film Festival runs through Nov. 11 in North Brunswick featuring nine New Jersey premieres, many of which will feature guest appearances by the directors. Tickets are on sale now. Advance purchase is strongly recommended. The festival is sponsored by Rutgers’ Allen and Joan Bildner Center for the Study of Jewish Life and made possible by the Karma Foundation. For more information, please contact the Allen and Joan Bildner Center for the Study of Jewish Life at (732) 932-2033 or visit jewishstudies.rutgers.edu.

The Southern New Jersey Region of Hadassah. The Southern New Jersey Region of Hadassah will hold its Annual Myrtle Wreath Award Luncheon 11:30 a.m. at the Pines Manor, Edison. This year the Myrtle Wreath Award will be bestowed upon the Honorable Deborah T. Poritz, retired Chief Justice of the state Supreme Court. The Myrtle Wreath Associate Award will be presented to Andrew Getraer, Executive Director of Rutgers Hillel, and the Myrtle Wreath Young Woman's Award will be presented to Danielle Josephs, founder of the Middleast Coexistence House on the Douglas Campus. The event will also honor all new Life Members and new Hadassah Associates. For further information or to make a reservation, please call either Lila at (732) 545-0258 or Marcia at (732) 572-2086.

Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple. Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, 222 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, (732) 545-6484, http://aemt.net. 2:30 p.m. Film: Avalon (1990). Based on director Barry Levinson’s memories of life with his immigrant grandparents, this nostalgic story (which represents the final installment in Levinson’s "Baltimore Trilogy") was nominated for four Oscars; Sam Krichinsky comes to America in 1914 and marries Eva. Years later, this multigenerational Jewish family faces a culture clash amidst its own personal struggles and triumphs.

Congregation Beth Mordecai. Congregation Beth Mordecai’s 110^th Anniversary Celebration & Reunion Luncheon in Perth Amboy at 12 p.m. Come celebrate this momentous occasion. Memories shared, friendships rekindled, our future celebrated. Free and open to all. Call Rabbi Melinda Zalma at (732) 442-2431. Congregation Beth Mordecai, 224 High St., Perth Amboy, www.bethmordecai.org

The JCC of Central NJ. The JCC of Central NJ is offering a three-part Indie Film Workshop for teens in Grades 5–12 1-4 p.m. on three successive Sundays starting Nov. 4. Topics such as screenwriting, storyboarding, technique and medium, and editing and production will be addressed. Filmmaker Lee Chernowitz will once again assist the students in producing their own movie. All are welcome to participate in this workshop. The cost is $100 for JCC members and $125 for community participants. For more information or to register, please contact Dana Brenner at dbrenner@jccnj.org or (908) 889-8800, ext. 203.

The Highland Park Conservative Temple Congregation Anshe Emeth Sisterhood. The Sisterhood will present its 58^th Annual Fashion Show and Dinner. at Congregation B’nai Tikvah on Finnegans Lane in North Brunswick at 6:30 p.m. The event will feature a kosher dinner by Classical Caterers and fashions by Noel Brogan. A special raffle, auction and numerous prizes will be presented. A special tribute will also be paid to the Temple Office and Custodial staff for their ongoing support and outstanding assistance with this event. For additional information please call the Temple office at (732) 545.6482.

Union County Torah Center. On Tuesday evenings at 8 p.m. at the Union County Torah Center will host a four-part course as part of its ongoing Jewish Literacy Program entitled, "The Authenticity & Relevancy of Jewish Law" at the center, 509 Central Ave, Union. Participants will explore the development of Jewish law and tradition, tracing its path from the moment of its origin at Mount Sinai to its application to modern medical, ethical and technological dilemmas. The course will be taught by Rabbi Levi Block of the Center. There is no 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.

Westfield Historical Society. The Westfield Historical Society will hold its first Wednesday Luncheon on the topic of "Notable Newark Jews Who Made the News" featuring member Nat Bodine starting 12 p.m. at B.G. Fields Restaurant, 560 Springfield Ave., WESTFIELD. Cost is $15. RSVP by Nov. 5. For information call (908) 233-2930.

JCC of Central Jersey. The JCC of Central NJ is sponsoring a College Caravan trip over the NJEA Teachers Convention weekend to numerous campuses in our area. Destinations include the University of Maryland - College Park, George Washington University and American University. Participants will have the opportunity to tour these campuses, meet with admissions officials, visit Hillels, and talk to area residents attending these schools. This excursion, which is being co-sponsored by JCC MetroWest, will depart from JCC MetroWest at 760 Northfield Avenue in West Orange at 6 p.m. on Nov. 7 and return there at approximately 3 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 9. This excursion is open to all area teens. The cost is $315 for JCC members and $375 for community participants. The fees include bus transportation, tours of all the colleges, Wednesday dinner, Thursday breakfast and lunch, Friday breakfast, and overnight accommodations in a hotel. For more information, please contact Dana Brenner at dbrenner@jccnj.org or call (908) 889-8800, ext. 203. More information is also available at www.jccnj.org. Space for this trip is limited and teens are advised to register as soon as possible in order to avoid being closed out. The deadline for registration is Oct. 31.

Bris Avrohom of Old Bridge. From 6:30-8 p.m. Bris Avrohom of Old Bridge will be hosting a Girls Club event entitled "Live it Live – The Israeli Way." All girls, ages 12-16 are invited to attend. The girls will have a chance to make their own Israeli-style food, play a game and make an Israeli craft. The event will take place at 770 Madison Gardens, Old Bridge. For more information call (732) 316-7600 or visit www.BrisAvrohom.org/OldBridge.

YWHA of UNION. 7 p.m. Trinitas Hospital Health Lecture Series - Colon Cancer. Free. YWHA of UNION, 501 Green Lane, Union. Call (908) 289-8112.

Torah Center. A six week Hebrew Reading Crash Course will be held 8 p.m. Thursday evenings 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 different ages are slated for Nov. 8-9 during the 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 from 9 a.m. until noon; 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. until 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 , which is featured in Night at the Museum. 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.

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. The year was 1938. On Nov. 9-10, members of the Nazi SA, SS and storm troopers, disguised in plain clothes, set out to ravage the Jewish community of Germany. The event foreshadowed the horrors of the Holocaust that was to come. 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 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 (609) 655-4679 or e-mail hazcunn@aol.com.

Flemington Jewish Community Center. The Music and Munchies series will continue over the next several months. A tentative schedule of performances is listed below. Mark your calendars 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 BassBoards Blues Band. As always, great entertainment and the kosher munchies 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 by Nov. 5 to the temple office by calling (732) 381-8403.

East Brunswick Jewish Center. The East Brunswick Jewish Center will host 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.

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. Laughter has a positive effect on the cardiovascular system. Blood pressure is lowered and resting heart rate decreased. Give yourself the gift of laughter and make the decision to find humor in your life 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. $8 per person.YWHA of UNION, 501 Green Lane, Union. Call (908) 289-8112.

Congregation B'nai Tikvah and JCC of North and South Brunswick. 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 knitted or crocheted 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. with vendors to include: Judaica, toys, games, books, clothing, hats, jewelry, Kippot Demonstrations,, make up, hand bags, accessories, socks, tee shirts, giftware, cookbooks, healthy snacks and gourmet foods.

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 that has just returned from an international tour. 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. Join Cantor Wayne Krieger and Nancy Beller-Krieger on a musical celebration of Israeli melodies, Jewish spirituality and community singing. Shisha Neharot has performed as a professional Jewish folk duo for the past 13 years, entertaining audiences across Israel, New England and South Florida. This is a free event, but please RSVP to Patty at (732) 536-2300, ext. 100.

Jewish Family & Children’s Service. Jewish Family & Children’s Service will hold free events for seniors to be held in November at locations in East Windsor, Princeton and Montgomery. These events are part of JFCS’s ongoing Aging in Place Program. From 10:30-11:30 a.m. Nov. 15 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. Come for fun, friendship, exercise and your favorite toe-tapping country music tunes.

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. 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. At this service many generations of the congregation and community come together to celebrate the Sabbath and have a meal together and participate with full body and spirit in soulful and toe-tapping worship led by Cantor Amy Daniels and the Seeds of Sun. All are welcome to celebrate Jewish music and Intergenerational Sabbath at Temple Sha’arey Shalom. Advance reservations for dinner are 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. This special service is cosponsored by the Temple Sha’arey Shalom Renaissance Group and Religious School.

Congregation Etz Chaim. The 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.

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. Vendors will be offering jewelry, pottery, photography, personalized and monogrammed gifts, hand-stamped cards and stationery, beaded bookmarks, knitted and crocheted items, glasswork, sports memorabilia, handbags, children’s clothing and much more. 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, 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.

Temple Emanu-El. The women of the Sisterhood will hold their annual Rummage Sale. Come hunt for the unusual, the useful and for great bargains that have been gathered for this special fundraiser. 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. Items include dreidels, chocolate gelt, jewelry, menorahs, candles, gift items, children’s trinkets, clothing and much more. Gift certificates are also available. 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. 10 a.m. Dr. Louis Schrager Memorial Lecture, The Latest Developments in the Arab-Israeli Conflict by Dr. Jonathan Mendilow.

Jewish Family & Children’s Service. Jewish Family & Children’s Service will hold free events for seniors to be held in November at locations in East Windsor, Princeton and Montgomery. These events are part of JFCS’s ongoing Aging in Place Program. From 1-2 p.m. the latest program in the ongoing series, 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.

Temple Emanu-El. Temple Emanu-El will join with interfaith communities for our 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.

Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, 222 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, (732) 545-6484, http://aemt.net. 7:30 p.m. Interfaith Thanksgiving Service. A wonderful 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.

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." The lecture will be held at Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, 222 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick." Cantor is the immediate past president of the Jewish Federation of Greater Middlesex County, and has long been active in both the Jewish community of the area and in the general community. He is a realtor with Weichert in South Brunswick. For more information call the JHSCJ office at (732) 249 4894

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. They will be 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 information call (609) 655-5137

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.

Congregation B'nai Tikvah and JCC of North and South Brunswick. The Fifty Plus Group will meet 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, as well as teaching some computer basics. She will also discuss 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, 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.

Jewish Family & Children’s Service will hold a special event 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.

Temple Emanu-El. College Reunion Service focusing on our 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 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. Jewish Family & Children’s Service will hold free events for seniors to be held in November at locations in East Windsor, Princeton and Montgomery. These events are part of JFCS’s ongoing Aging in Place Program. 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.

Temple Congregation Anshe Emeth. Temple Congregation Anshe Emeth in Highland Park, will hold the Dr. Julius and Ethel Mintz Shabbaton on Friday through Saturday, Dec. 1 led by Rabbi Elliot Dorff, reknowned Judaic scholar. Rabbi Dorff 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. Dr. Weiss is a professor of Bible at HUC-JIR, and associate editor of the new WRJ/URJ Press Women’s Torah Commentary. She will be addressing how the new Commentary reflects the contemporary quest for spiritual meaning. Temple member Barbara Koppel, who was the project coordinator for the Commentary will also be present. 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.

Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, 222 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, (732) 545-6484, http://aemt.net. 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.

YWHA of UNION. Dec. 2-9. Holiday Book and Gift Sale Boutique. YWHA of UNION, 501 Green Lane, Union. Call (908) 289-8112.

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 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. 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.

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.

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.

YWHA of UNION. 1:30 p.m. Post-Chanukah Concert with Yosi. Cost $15. Also, Jewish Film, (adults only) The Schwartz Dynasty at 2:30 p.m. Cost $3. YWHA of UNION, 501 Green Lane, Union. Call (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

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.