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Thursday, March 25

Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County. Free Introduction to Family History Research. Louise Schultz, a member of the Jewish Genealgical Society, has been engaged in genealogy for 20 years, traveling the "paper trail" as she researched her own family tree and then did individual projects for others. She presently guides people as they research their own family histories. 310 Mounts Corner Drive in the Mount's Corner shopping center, at the intersection of Wemrock Road and Rt. 537 in Freehold. 7-9:30 p.m. To RSVP or information, call (732) 252-6990 0r visit www.jhmomc.org.

Monday, March 29

Chabad Jewish Center of Monroe. Passover Seder. 261 Gravel Hill Road, Monroe. $36 adult; $15 child. Be a sponsor: $180. RSVP required. Call (732) 656-1616 or email rabbi@chabadmonroe.org. You can RSVP online at www.chabadmonroe.org.

Chabad of East Brunswick. Community Passover Seder. Home of Rabbi Aryeh Goodman, 19 Beacon Hill Drive, East Brunswick. 8:15 p.m. Donations of $36 per adult and $18 per child are suggested. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds. RSVP to (732) 333-3220, or email Rabbi Aryeh Goodman, rabbi@ebchabad.com.

Tuesday, March 30

Congregation B'nai Israel. Passover seder celebration. Seating limited to first 75 respondents. Non-members are welcome! Pre-dinner appetizers at 6:30 p.m. Maariv service, 7:30 p.m. Seder, 8 p.m. Members: Adults $45 each; Children $25 each. Non-members: Adults $55 each; Children $35 each. 1488 Old Freehold Road, Toms River. Reservations and payment must be made by March 24. For information and prices, (732) 349-1244, or cbitr@comcast.net.

Jewish Community Center of Long Beach Island. Community Seder second night. 15 East 24th St., Spray Beach. 4:30 p.m. Adults: $20. Ages 6-11: $11. Ages 5 and Under: Free. Reservations required, (609) 492-4090 or www.jccoflbi.org.

Temple Micah. Second Seder. Temple Micah holds services at the Presbyterian Church of Lawrenceville, 2688 Main St. (Route 206), Lawrenceville. 6 p.m. Email rabieag@temple-micah.org to RSVP. Information, call (609) 921-1128.

Temple Sholom. Seder. Join the families of Temple Sholom of Fanwood/Scotch Plains for the Congregational Seder led by Temple Sholom Rabbi Joel Abraham and Student Cantor Vicky Glikin out of the UAHC Baskin Haggadah. All are welcome. Fanwood Presbyterian Church, corner of Martine and LaGrande Aves., Fanwood. $25 for adult members/$30 for adult non-members and $12 for child members ages 3-13/$15 for child non-members. No charge for children under 3. RSVP with check by March 18 payable to Temple Sholom, P.O. Box 539, Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076. Information, (908) 889-4900 or sholom@sholomnj.org.

Chabad of East Brunswick. Community Passover Seder. Home of Rabbi Aryeh Goodman, 19 Beacon Hill Drive, East Brunswick. 9:15 p.m. Donations of $36 per adult and $18 per child are suggested. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds. RSVP to (732) 333-3220, or email Rabbi Aryeh Goodman, rabbi@ebchabad.com.

Saturday, April 3

Temple Sholom of Fanwood. Celebrate Passover at Temple Sholom's PJ Party! Put on your pajamas and join us for fun and learning, plus some yummy food. Located in the Fanwood Presbyterian Church at the corner of Martine and LaGrande Avenues in Fanwood. 4:30 p.m. Information, call (908) 889-4900, email sholom@sholomnj.org, or visit www.sholomnj.org.

Wednesday, April 7

Temple Sha'arey Shalom of Springfield. April Blood Drive for NJ Blood Services. The community is invited to come and donate blood. Walk-ins welcome. To schedule an appointment online, visit https://drm.nybloodcenter.org/PublicScheduler/GroupWelcome.aspx?Group=64688. Bring ID and have plenty to eat and drink the day of the blood drive. To give blood, you must be in generally good health, weigh at least 110 pounds, and be at least 17 years of age or 16 years of age with parental consent. For questions about eligibility, please call (800) 933-2566 or go to www.nybloodcenter.org. 78 South Springfield Ave., Springfield. 2-8 p.m. Information, (973) 379-5387.

Thursday, April 8

Women's League of Conservative Judaism State Region. Maggie Anton, Author of Rashi's Daughters. Anton will speak at a dessert reception and book signing. Temple Beth O'r/Beth Torah, 111 Valley Road, Clark. $8 per person with pre-registration or $10 at the door. To pre-register, send name and phone number with check made payable to the Garden State Region-WLCJ by April 1 to: Sharon Barkauskas, GSR Treasurer, 9 Abingdon St, Morris Plains, N.J. 07950. Information Louise Cangelosi at lgc@comcast.net or Meryl Balaban, Garden State Region president, meryl4gsregion@aol.com.

55 Plus Club, a senior group that meets at Congregation Neve Shalom in Metuchen. Frank Matthews will speak about strategies to improve memory. Refreshments will be served. 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen. 7 p.m. Information, call Lorraine Lapidus at (732) 283-0535.

Saturday, April 10

Temple Sha'arey Shalom. "Jewtopia." The creators and stars of the off-Bradway smash hit comedy Jewtopia are bringing their show to Summit for one night only. The off-Broadway sensation Jewtopia opened in New York on Sept. 28, 2004, following a 16-month sold-out run at West Hollywood's Coast Playhouse, where it still holds the record as Los Angeles' longest-running comedy. At the conclusion of its off-Broadway run, Jewtopia played 1,079 performances, making it the longest running off-Broadway comedy in New York history. The show has also enjoyed long runs in Chicago, Florida, Toronto, Atlanta, and Sarasota. Summit High School, 125 Kent Place, Summit. 8 p.m. Reserved seating tickets are $50. General admission seats are $40. You can choose your seat location and order online at http://jewtopianj.tix.com or call (800) 595-4849.

Beth El Synagogue Sisterhood of East Windsor. A Night At The Races. Join in the excitement as you feel like you are at the track while enjoying actual races shot on video. Collect on your winning tickets and root for your favorites. 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor. 8:45 p.m. The cost is $25 per person and is open to all over the age of 18. Information, (609) 443-4454.

Congregation Beth Israel in Scotch Plains. Goods and Services Auction and "Spring Fling" social. The event, which is open to the community, will include a dessert buffet and open bar, and will feature both live and silent auctions as well as raffles. More than 100 auction items will be available, including: tickets to shows, museums and sporting events; gift certificates to N.J. and N.Y. restaurants; and autographed memorabilia. 18 Shalom Way (corner of Martine Ave.), Scotch Plains. 8:30 p.m. $18 per person if paid by April 8 (pre-paid guests will receive 5 free raffle tickets), and $25 at the door. Information, (980) 889-1830.

Sunday, April 11

Beth El Synagogue. Screening of "Kiselev's List." This award winning film depicts the miraculous story of how more than 200 Jews of a small town in Eastern Europe were saved. Guest speaker, Simon Chevlin, a survivor and one of the 200 Jews described in the film, will speak about the event and the film. 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor. 7 p.m. Free. Information, (609) 443-4454.

Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County. "From Generation to Generation: The Enamel Art of Marilyn Druin and Erica Druin," a lecture/presentation given by Erica Druin. Also on hand to offer reflections on the artisits and their creations will be Dr. Geraldine Velasquez, professor of art and design at Georgian Court University in Lakewood, who has worked closely with and written about both artists. 310 Mounts Corner Drive, Freehold. 1-3 p.m. Free. Information, (732) 252-6990

Monday, April 12

Jewish Historical Society of Central Jersey. "Leonard Bernstein: The Political Life of an American Musician." Lecture by Professor Barry Seldes, professor of political science at Rider University. He also teaches courses on Musical Expression and Political Culture, and Cultural Politics. His book entitled "Leonard Bernstein: The Political Life of an American Musician" was published last year. 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.

Flemington Jewish Community Center. Bingo. Individual cash prizes can be up to $1,000, depending on attendance, so bring your friends. 5 Sergeantsville Road (Route 523 South, across from the police station) in Raritan. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. $10 per person. Information, (908) 782-6410.

Raritan Valley Community College. Artist Amy Fagin will talk about "Beyond Genocide," and display her work. Conference Center at the College's Branchburg Campus, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg. 7 p.m. Information, (908) 526-1200, ext. 8524.

Tuesday, April 13

Young Israel of East Brunswick. Holocaust Memorial Day (Yom Hashoah). Guest Speaker will be Frida Herskovits, a survivor of three camps-including Auschwitz. Her topic will be, Surviving and Bearing Witness". 193 Dunhams Corner Road, East Brunswick. 8 p.m. Information call: Sandy Lang, (732) 613-0553 or Leah Weinberger, (732) 613-8797.

Jewish Historical Society of Central Jersey. Special reception and lecture in honor of its founder, Ruth Marcus Patt. Lecture by Douglas Greenberg, the executive dean of the School of Arts and Sciences at Rutgers University, entitled "If You Didn't Hate Me, Would I Still Be Jewish?: The Holocaust, Anti-Semitism, and Jewish Identity in Post-War America." Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, 222 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. The reception in Mrs. Patt's honor will begin at 3 p.m., and the lecture will be followed at 5 p.m. $36. Information or to make a reservation, call the JHSCJ office at (732) 249-4894.

Wednesday, April 14

Hadassah's Southern New Jersey Region. Annual Education Symposium. Around the World Jewishly: A Multicultural Experience, will feature speakers who will share personal stories of Jewish life in Ethiopia, Egypt, India, Shanghai, and more. Forsgate Country Club, 375 Forsgate Dr., Jamesburg. Full day program begins at 8:45 a.m.

Henry Ricklis Holocaust Memorial Committee of Monroe. Annual Yom HaShoah Observance, theme is Resistance, honoring Ricklis member Ascher Goldstein for his heroic resistance activities during the war, as well as the bravery he showed during Israel's fight for Independence. His six grandchildren will read an account of his incredible life. We will also feature our very moving Drum Cadence and Survivor Processional and Menorah Lighting Ceremony. Marcia Ikonomopoulos, Museum director of Kehila Kedosha Janina Synagogue and Museum, will give this year's keynote address. Monroe Township High School's Marasco Theatre, 1629 Perrineville Road, Monroe. 1 p.m. Free. Information, contact Nina Wolff at (732) 605-7811 or nwolff0325@aol.com.

Thursday, April 15

Werner Lecture Fund of Beth El Synagogue in East Windsor. Kosher Simplified Seafood. Part of a series of cooking classes titled ‘Generations in the Kitchen'. The classes will be taught by a parent and their child. Classes include all supplies and culinary treats. 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor. 7-8:30 p.m. Fee is $10 per class or $25 for all three classes. Information or to register, (609) 443-4454.

Sunday, April 18

Monmouth Torah Links. An Evening of Sushi and Spirit, featuring Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis. Jungreis is a world renowned lecturer and has authored four best-selling books, including her latest release "Life Is A Test." Enjoy a lavish sushi buffet followed by an exciting presentation. The event will take place at the Marlboro Fire Company, 5 South Main St., Marlboro. Reservations suggested, $18 in advance, $25 at the door. Information, call (732) 377-9551 or email to info@monmouthtorahlinks.org.

East Brunswick Jewish Center and The Men's Club of East Brunswick Jewish Center. Mayor Mike Halfacre (R) will be speaking on Israel followed by a Question and Answer session. 511 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. 9 a.m. Information call Steven Harkavy at (732) 613-1322 or info@ebjc.org.

Sisterhood of Congregation Beth-El. Fashion show and luncheon. Fashions will be from Dress Barn's spring collection and will be modeled by Sisterhood members. Several vendors will be there with jewelry (cash or check only), beauty, fitness, food and cooking products. 91 Jefferson Blvd., Edison. 1:30 p.m. $18. Checks can be made payable to: Sisterhood Congregation Beth-El and should be sent to Judy Yoblick at 8 Meredith Road, Edison, N.J. 08817. Please include names of all people attending as well as their phone numbers. Information, call Judy at (732) 985-3882.

Congregation Ahavat Olam and Beth Am Shalom. "Service for Holocaust Remembrance." Keynote speaker, Professor Judith Vogel. Professor Judith Vogel teaches at Stockton State College. Among her courses, she teaches one entitled, "Children of the Holocaust." The service will include prayers, poems and a candle lighting by Holocaust survivors. Beth Am Shalom: 400 Carey St., Lakewood. 7 p.m. Open to the public; all are welcome. Information, (732) 363-2800.

Temple Emanu-El. A fascinating opportunity to hear John David Scalamonti speak about his conversion from Catholic Priest to the Jewish faith. His talk will be based on his book, "Ordained To Be A Jew." 100 James St. Edison.3 p.m. Information, (732) 369-3270.

Monday, April 19

Flemington Jewish Community Center. Bingo. Individual cash prizes can be up to $1,000, depending on attendance, so bring your friends. 5 Sergeantsville Road (Route 523 South, across from the police station) in Raritan. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. $10 per person. Information, (908) 782-6410.

Tuesday, April 20

BUNWC-Tri County CHAPTER of the Brandeis National Committee. Program on Global Warming. Tina Weishaus, a Global Warming educator, who was trained by former Vice President Al Gore, will present this program at the club's general meeting to be presented at the Hickory Corner Branch Library. 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. 2 p.m. Free. Information, (609) 298-4515.

Wednesday, April 21

Jewish Historical Society of Central Jersey. "Leonard Bernstein: The Political Life of an American Musician." Lecture by Professor Barry Seldes, professor of political science at Rider University. He also teaches courses on Musical Expression and Political Culture, and Cultural Politics. His book entitled "Leonard Bernstein: The Political Life of an American Musician" was published last year. Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, 222 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. 10 a.m. Free and open to the public. Information call the JHSCJ office at (732) 249 4894.

Thursday, April 22

Werner Lecture Fund of Beth El Synagogue in East Windsor. Spring Vegetable Extravaganza. Part of a series of cooking classes titled ‘Generations in the Kitchen'. The classes will be taught by a parent and their child. Classes include all supplies and culinary treats. 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor. 7-8:30 p.m. Fee is $10 per class or $25 for all three classes. Information or to register, (609) 443-4454.

Sunday, April 25

Werner Lecture Fund of Beth El Synagogue in East Windsor. India's Children of Israel featuring Johannes Corley. Ms. Corley was born in Bombay India and is a member of the Bene-Israel Jewish Community in India. She is currently the coordinator, Residue and Analytical Chemistry, IR-4 Headquarters, at Rutgers University . The topic will be ‘A 2000+ Year History of the Lost Descendants of Moses and Aaron.' 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor. 2 p.m. Admission is free. Information, (609) 443-4454.

Monday, April 26

Mamaloshen. Meeting. Another important topic of interest to the Jewish Community will be moderated by Rabbi Micheal Klein of Congregation Ahavat Olam. All are welcome. Refreshments will follow. Manchester Civic Center, 1 Colonial Dr., Manchester. 1 p.m.

Wednesday, April 28

Congregation Bnai Tikvah. Susie Fishbein, the author of the "Kosher By Design" series, will be coming to Congregation Bnai Tikvah. She will be sharing some dairy delicacies with the group. Come for the demonstration and for the taste testing! 1001 Finnegans Lane, North Brunswick. 7:30 p.m.Tickets are $54 each.Information or to RSVP contact (732) 297-0696.

Thursday, April 29

Werner Lecture Fund of Beth El Synagogue in East Windsor. A Week Night Meal Can be Special. Part of a series of cooking classes titled ‘Generations in the Kitchen'. The classes will be taught by a parent and their child. Classes include all supplies and culinary treats. 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor. 7-8:30 p.m. Fee is $10 per class or $25 for all three classes. Information or to register, (609) 443-4454.

April 30-May 2

Highland Park Conservative Temple-Congregation Anshe Emeth. Historic dedication weekend celebration. This special event, "a time to rejoice and a time to give thanks" will include Kabbalat Shabbat Services followed by a festive Shabbat meal on Friday, April 30 as well as a Congregational Oneg Shabbat following dinner. Shabbat services on May 1 will include a special symposium presentation under the leadership of Rabbi Eliot Isaac Malomet, congregational rabbi. Kiddush will follow services. The special dedication program will take place on Sunday, May 2 at 9:30 a.m. South Third Ave., Highland Park. Information or reservations, (732) 545-6482.

Sunday, May 23

Congregation Etz Chaim, Monroe Township Jewish Center. A Day of "Defiance." Robert Bielsky, son of the central character of the movie "Defiance, will be the guest speaker. 11 Cornell Ave., Monroe.10:30-11 a.m., Registration coffee and tea available); 11 a.m.Showing of film "Defiance – The Bielski Partisans. 1:30 –2:15 p.m. dairy lunch; 2:30 A conversation with Robert Bielsky. Contribution $10 (members) and $15 (non-members) For reservations or information, (609) 655-9056 or e-mail harriet9243@gmail.com.