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Friday, Sept. 18

Temple Micah. Rosh Hashanah services. Rosh Hashanah evening services begin at 8 p.m. on Friday followed by a congregational Oneg Shabbat. Morning services begin at 10 a.m. Sept. 19. Family Service for parents and children of all ages will be held at 1 p.m. Temple Micah holds services at the Presbyterian Church of Lawrenceville, 2688 Main St. (Route 206), LAWRENCEVILLE. Infomation, www.Temple-Micah.org or (609) 921-1128.

Congregation Etz Chaim Monroe Township Jewish Center. Rosh Hashanah services. 7:30 p.m., children's services at 1 p.m. For more information, call (732) 251-1119.

Chabad of Monroe. Rosh Hashanah services. At Monroe Twp. High School Gymnasium, 1629 Perrinneville Road 9:30 a.m. Please RSVP: (732) 656-1616 or email rabbi@chabadmonroe.org.

Ahavas Achim. Erev Rosh Hashanah services. 216 South First Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. 6:50 p.m. (732) 247-0532. Bris Avrohom of Old Bridge. Erev Rosh Hashanah services. Our user-friendly services are open to everyone of all backgrounds and levels of observance. There will be a children's program as well. Russian, Hebrew, and English prayer books will be available. 770 Madison Gardens, OLD BRIDGE. Information, www.brisavrohom.org/oldbridge.

Chabad of South Brunswick. Rosh Hashanah services. One Riva Ave., NORTH BRUNSWICK. 6:45 p.m. Information or to reserve a seat please call (732) 398-9492 or email rabbi@chabadsouthbrunswick.com.

Congregation Shaare Tefilah Bene Moshe. Erev Rosh Hashanah services. 20 Whalepond Road., EATONTOWN. Candlelighting and Mincha 6:41 p.m.

Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County. Fabric and textile exhibition runs through Oct. 28. 310 Mounts Corner Drive (intersection of Rt. 537 and Wemrock Road), FREEHOLD. Information, www.jhmomc.org or (732) 252-6990.

Saturday, Sept. 19

Congregation Etz Chaim Monroe Township Jewish Center. Rosh Hashanah services. 9:30 a.m., children's services at 1 p.m. For more information, call (732) 251-1119.

Chabad of Monroe. Rosh Hashanah. At Monroe Twp. High School Gymnasium 1629 Perrinneville Road, MONROE. 9:30 a.m. Please RSVP: (732) 656-1616 or email rabbi@chabadmonroe.org.

Chabad of Monroe. Rosh Hashanah services. Monroe Twp. High School gymnasium, 1629 Perrinneville Road, MONROE. 9:30 a.m. RSVP: (732) 656-1616 or email rabbi@chabadmonroe.org.

Ahavas Achim. Rosh Hashanah services. 216 South First Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. Shacharit, 6:30 and 8 a.m. (732) 247-0532.

Bris Avrohom of Old Bridge. Rosh Hashanah services. Our user-friendly services are open to everyone of all backgrounds and levels of observance. Children's program as well. Russian, Hebrew, and English prayer books available. Grand Marquis, 1550 Rt. 9 South, OLD BRIDGE. Information, www.brisavrohom.org/oldbridge.

Chabad of South Brunswick. Rosh Hashanah services. One Riva Ave., NORTH BRUNSWICK. 10 a.m. Information or to reserve a seat, (732) 398-9492 or email rabbi@chabadsouthbrunswick.com.

Temple Micah. Rosh Hashanah services. Temple Micah is an unaffiliated egalitarian congregation located in Lawrenceville. Presbyterian Church of Lawrenceville, 2688 Main St. (Route 206), LAWRENCEVILLE. 10 a.m. Visit our Web site www.Temple-Micah.org, or call (609) 921-1128 for more information.

Congregation Shaare Tefilah Bene Moshe. Rosh Hashanah services. 20 Whalepond Road., EATONTOWN. Shaharit 8:30 a.m.

Sunday, Sept. 20

Congregation Etz Chaim Monroe Township Jewish Center. Rosh Hashanah services. 9:30 a.m., Tashlich at the Lake at 1 p.m. For information, call (732) 251-1119.

Chabad of Monroe. Rosh Hashanah services. Monroe Twp. High School gymnasium, 1629 Perrinneville Road, MONROE. 9:30 a.m. RSVP: (732) 656-1616 or email rabbi@chabadmonroe.org.

Ahavas Achim. Rosh Hashanah services. 216 South First Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. Shacharit, 6:30 and 8 a.m. (732) 247-0532.

Bris Avrohom of Old Bridge. Rosh Hashanah services. Our user-friendly services are open to everyone of all backgrounds and levels of observance. There will be a children's program as well. Russian, Hebrew and English prayer books will be available. Grand Marquis, 1550 Rt. 9 South, OLD BRIDGE. Information, www.brisavrohom.org/oldbridge.

Congregation Shaare Tefilah Bene Moshe. Rosh Hashanah services. 20 Whalepond Road., EATONTOWN. Shacharit 8:30 a.m.

Monday, Sept. 22

Toms River Hadassah. Ernest Mathias speaks of his experiences and shows video of "The Last Refuge," about the Jews that emigrated to Shanghai China to avoid Nazi persecution. Congregation B'nai Israel, 1488 Old Freehold Road, TOMS RIVER. 7:30 p.m. All welcome. Information, call Yvette at (732) 255-7386.

Wednesday, Sept. 23

Congregation Etz Ahaim. "Discipline," the third 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 Women's Circle, Chabad of East Brunswick "A New Year, A Renewed You." Program will feature international Kabbalah lecturer Chana Ginsburg, followed by a live, hands-on, sushi making demonstration. The sushi making will be demonstrated by Master Chef Harrison Maung, who is from Rangoon, Burma, and has studied food preparation in Nagasaki. This hands-on demonstration will teach you how to create fresh sushi. Open to all members of the community, regardless of affiliation, background or level of observance. 19 Beacon Hill Dr., EAST BRUNSWICK Suggested donation is $10. Information and reservations, (732) 333-3220, or om@ebchabad.com.

Sunday, Sept. 27

Temple Micah. Yom Kippur services. Kol Nidre services begin at 8 p.m. on Sunday. Morning services begin at 10 a.m. Sept. 28, followed by a Memorial (Yiskor) service at 12:30 p.m. Between services, an informal discussion group will be held beginning at 3 p.m. Family services begin at 4:15 p.m. and concluding services (followed by break fast) begin at 5:15 p.m. Temple Micah holds services at the Presbyterian Church of Lawrenceville, 2688 Main St. (Route 206), LAWRENCEVILLE. Information, www.Temple-Micah.org or (609) 921-1128.

Congregation Etz Chaim Monroe Township Jewish Center. Kol Nidre services. 7 p.m. For more information call (609) 298-4515.

Chabad of Monroe. Yom Kippur. At Monroe Twp. High School Gymnasium, 1629 Perrinneville Road 6 p.m. Please RSVP: (732) 656-1616 or email rabbi@chabadmonroe.org.

Ahavas Achim. Yom Kippur services. 216 South First Ave. HIGHLAND PARK. Mincha: 3 and 4 p.m. Candlelighting and Fast begins: 6:28 pm. Kol Nidrei and Maariv: 6:40 pm. (732) 247-0532.

Bris Avrohom of Old Bridge. Yom Kippur services. Our user-friendly services are open to everyone of all backgrounds and levels of observance. There will be a children's program as well. Russian, Hebrew, and English prayer books will be available. 770 Madison Gardens, OLD BRIDGE. Information, www.brisavrohom.org/oldbridge.

Chabad of South Brunswick. Yom Kippur services. One Riva Ave., NORTH BRUNSWICK. 6:45 p.m. Information or to reserve a seat call (732) 398-9492 or email rabbi@chabadsouthbrunswick.com.

Congregation Shaare Tefilah Bene Moshe. Erev Yom Kippur services. 20 Whalepond Road, EATONTOWN. Shaharit 8:30 a.m, Mincha 3 p.m., candle lighting 6:26 p.m., lecha eli 6:35 p.m., fast begins 6:39 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 28

Congregation Etz Chaim Monroe Township Jewish Center. Yom Kippur services. Morning services at 9:30 a.m., Yizkor at 1 p.m., children's services at 2 p.m., afternoon services at 4:30 p.m., N'ilah at 7 p.m., and Havdalah at sundown. For more information call (609) 298-4515.

Chabad of Monroe. Yom Kippur. At Monroe Twp. High School Gymnasium, 1629 Perrinneville Road 9:30 a.m. Please RSVP: (732) 656-1616 or email rabbi@chabadmonroe.org.

Ahavas Achim. Yom Kippur services. 216 South First Ave. HIGHLAND PARK Shacharit, 6:30 and 8:30 a.m.; Torah reading, 10:45 a.m.; Drasha, Yizkor, Mussaf, 11:45 a.m.; Daf Yomi, 4 p.m.; Mincha, 4:55 p.m.; Divrei Chizuk, 6:15 p.m.; Neilah, 6:20 p.m.; Maariv and fast ends, 7:34 p.m. (732) 247-0532.

Bris Avrohom of Old Bridge. Yom Kippur services. Our user-friendly services are open to everyone of all backgrounds and levels of observance. There will be a children's program as well. Russian, Hebrew, and English prayer books will be available. Grand Marquis, 1550 Rt. 9 South, OLD BRIDGE. Information, www.brisavrohom.org/oldbridge.

Chabad of South Brunswick. Yom Kippur services. One Riva Ave., NORTH BRUNSWICK. 10 a.m. Information or to reserve a seat call (732) 398-9492 or e-mail rabbi@chabadsouthbrunswick.com

Temple Micah. Rosh Hashana services. Temple Micah, an unaffiliated egalitarian congregation located in Lawrenceville, invites you to join us for High Holiday services. Presbyterian Church of Lawrenceville, 2688 Main St. (Route 206), LAWRENCEVILLE. Morning services begin at 10 a.m., followed by a Memorial (Yiskor) service at 12:30 p.m.. Between services an informal discussion group will be held beginning at 3 p.m. Family services begin at 4:15 p.m. and concluding services (followed by break fast) begins at 5:15 p.m.Visit our Web site www.Temple-Micah.org, or call (609) 921-1128 for more information.

Congregation Shaare Tefilah Bene Moshe. Yom Kippur services. 20 Whalepond Road., EATONTOWN. Shacharit 8:30 a.m., Mincha 4 p.m., Neilah 6 p.m., fast ends 7:23 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 30

Congregation Etz Ahaim. "Peace of Mind," the 4th 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.

Allen and Joan Bildner Center for the Study of Jewish Life at Rutgers. Lecture by Diane L. Wolf on the hidden children during World War II. Trayes Hall, Douglass Campus Center, 100 George St., NEW BRUNSWICK. 7:30 p.m. Information, visit jewishstudies.rutgers.edu. To RSVP, email csjlrsvp@rci.rutgers.edu or call (732) 932-2033.

Metuchen-Edison Gesher Hadassah. New Member Event. Features Dove Chocolate Delights. Have you thought about joining a Hadassah chapter but didn't know how to get involved locally? Already a member and looking to reconnect? Here's your chance to experience Hadassah and delicious Dove Chocolates at the same time. New and prospective members are invited to join current members at a Dove Chocolate party. 7:15 p.m. Contact Amy Kertesz, amy.kertesz@gmail.com or (732) 549-0732 by noon on Sept. 27 for more details and to reserve a place at this free event.

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.

Jewish Family and Children's Service. Bereavement group, meets every Tuesday. 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. Tuesdays, 10-11:30 a.m. Pre-registration required by Sept. 25. Information and registration, Debra Levenstein, (609) 987-8100 or debral@jfcsonline.org.

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 $3.00 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 e-mail 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, 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.