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Thursday, May 20

Red Bank Chapter of Hadassah. Membership and installation program. The event, "A Ladies Night Out" will include a cocktail reception, a chance auction of an assortment of baskets donated by participating vendors, whose products, such as children's clothing and accessories, jewelry, skin care products, fitness, and more, will be available for sale. The program will close with a dessert table. Congregation B'nai Israel, 171 Ridge Road, Rumson. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Admission is free. Tickets for the Chance Auction will be sold at three for $5 or 10 for $10. Information or to participate as a vendor, contact Tracy Kaplan at tkaplan04@aol.com.

Saturday, May 22

Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple. Simchat Zimrah (Spring Concert). Featured performers will be the Makhelat Anshe Emet (adult choir), Shirei Emet/HaZamir New Brunswick (teen choir), the Junior Choir, and the Awesome Family Service Band. Guest star will be Cantor Jacqueline Shuchat-Marx of Temple Emanu-El, Edison. All will be under the direction of Cantor Anna West Ott, brilliantly accompanied by the incomparable pianist Dave Schlossberg. 222 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. 7:30 p.m. Free. Information, (732) 545-6484.

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 email harriet9243@gmail.com.

Monmouth County Library System. An Afternoon with Golda Meir. Broadway and Hollywood actress Renee Taylor will present her one-woman show. Meir was Israel's Labor Party Secretary during the Six-Day War of 1967 and later became the country's prime minister. Taylor, an accomplished Broadway actress, is perhaps best known for her television role as Fran Drescher's mom in "The Nanny." Monmouth County Library Headquarters at 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan. 2 p.m. Information, www.monmouthcountylib.org or (732) 431-7220.

Temple Micah and The Presbyterian Church of Lawrenceville. Interfaith sponsored blood drive. Donors may sign up in advance but walk-ins will be accommodated. Advance sign-up can be done at www.bloodnj.org using the sponsor code 32948. 2688 Main St/Rt 206, Lawrenceville. 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Information, call Mary Kuller at (609) 275-4843.

Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County. The Colts Neck "Small" Swing Band. As a prelude to its much anticipated exhibit, "Living Voices: Jewish Veterans of WWII," the concert will feature music from the WWII era which was composed and/or performed by Jewish artists. 310 Mounts Corner Drive, at the intersection of Route 537 and Wemrock Road in Freehold. 2 p.m. $12 for museum members, $14 for non-members, and $5 for students. Information, call (732) 252-6990.

Monday, May 24

Jewish Congregation of Concordia/Monroe Township. Book and Author Luncheon. Book is "The Fruit of Her Hands" by Michelle Cameron. 1600 Perrineville Road, Monroe in the Concordia Shopping Center. 12:30 p.m. $18 for dairy lunch. Information call (609) 395-1952 or Shirley at (609) 409-1951 or Lillian at (609) 409-1171.

Tuesday, May 25

Toms River Hadassah at Congregation B'nai Israel. A chocolate fantasy evening. Decadent dairy desserts and entertainment by the raconteurs. 1488 Old Freehold Road, Toms River. 7:30 p.m. $25. RSVP or Information, Susan Jacobs (732) 279-0443, or Sandy Ottenberg (732) 505-5953.

Jewish discussion group Mamaloshen. Meeting. The program will consist of an interesting topic and will be moderated by Rabbi Michael Klein of Congregation Ahavat Olam in Howell. All are welcome. Refreshments wiill follow. Manchester Civic Center located at Route 70 and Colonial Drive, Manchester. 1 p.m. Information call Julie at (732) 323-8225 or Joe at (732) 323-0090.

Wednesday, May 26

Monmouth County Library System and the Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County. A two-part slide show, Coming to America: History of the Jews of Monmouth County, 17th and 18th Centuries. Part one, "Coming to America," begins at 10 a.m. and explores the first wave of Jewish immigration to America. Part two, "Coming to Monmouth," begins at 1 p.m. and tells the story of the first Jews who came to Monmouth County as peddlers, merchants, and tavern keepers from New York. Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Dr., Manalapan. 10 a.m. Information, www.monmouthcountylib.org or (732) 431-7220.

Jess Epstein Lunch and Learn Series. Prehistoric Art and Human Cognition, with Alan Mann, professor of anthropology at Princeton University, a most engaging lecturer. He also holds a research appointment in the Anthropology Laboratory of the University of Bordeaux. His primary interest is the fossil evidence for human evolution and he has done field work in Africa, Asia, Europe, and Australia and now works primarily in the southwest of France. The Jewish Center of Princeton, 435 Nassau St., Princeton. Noon. Information, (609) 683-1037.

Thursday, May 27

Monmouth County Library System. The Minyonettes. A singing group of 24 singers and musicians who have been performing together for 13 years, will present a program on Yiddish and Hebrew songs from six different countries. The Marlboro Township Branch Library, 1 Library Court and Wyncrest Drive, Marlboro. 2 p.m. Information, www.monmouthcountylib.org or (732) 431-7220.

Monroe Township Inter Community Council (MTICC). The Sons of Tikvah Band. You'll sing, dance and tap your feet to the jazzy sounds of big band and the soul and spirit of Yiddish, Hebrew, and Israeli music. All are welcome. Congregation of Concordia in Monroe Township, Concordia Shopping Center, 1600 Perrineville Road, Monroe. 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person for general seating and $18 per person for reserved seating. Tickets, call Elaine at (732) 432-7711, ext. 20.

Sunday, May 30

JCC's Rising Stars Youth Performing Arts. Once Upon A Mattress. If you thought you knew the story of "The Princess and the Pea," you may be in for a walloping surprise. Chances are you'll never look at the fairy tale quite the same way again. JCC's Axelrod Performing Arts Center, 100 Grant Ave., Deal. 6 p.m. Tickets before May 3, $12. Tickets after May 3, $15. Purchase tickets in person at the JCC or call the box office at (732) 531-9100 ext. 142.

Monday, May 31

JCC's Rising Stars Youth Performing Arts. Once Upon A Mattress. If you thought you knew the story of "The Princess and the Pea," you may be in for a walloping surprise. Chances are you'll never look at the fairy tale quite the same way again. JCC's Axelrod Performing Arts Center, 100 Grant Ave., Deal. 4 p.m. Tickets before May 3, $12. Tickets after May 3, $15. Purchase tickets in person at the JCC or call the box office at (732) 531-9100, ext. 142.

Wednesday, June 2

Chabad Women's Circle. Springing Ahead. Celebrate Spring with floral arrangement demonstration; a fascinating lecture by Dr. Debra DeMarco on natural healing and a garden lunch. Chabad Jewish Center 261 Gravel HIll Road, Monroe. 1:30 p.m. Couvert $18 Be a sponsor $180. RSVP required, (732) 656-1616.

Thursday, June 3

Axelrod Performing Arts Center. Asbury Shorts NY, will present "Short Film Concert," A program of international award winning short films from the past and present, Asbury Shorts NY is now celebrating its 30th anniversary with a 22-city tour of the country. 100 Grant Ave., Deal. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $12. Information, visit www.axelrodartscenter.com or call (732) 531-9100 ext. 142.

Sunday, June 6

Temple Sha'arey Shalom of Springfield. 29th annual "Sustaining Fund Event", a special performance by the New Jersey Cantors' Concert Ensemble. This very special event is being produced to honor two of its devoted staff members -- Cantor Amy Daniels and Family Educator Mindy Schreff. 78 South Springfield Ave., Springfield. 4-6 p.m. with a gala reception prior to the concert from 3-4 p.m. The cost is $18 per adult, in advance, $20 at the door, and $10 for Students up to age 18. Information, contact the temple office at (973) 379-5387 or at office@shaarey.org.

N.J. Chapter of Parents of North American Israelis. Brunch meeting with your fellow PNAI-NIKS accompanied by Israeli musical entertainment. Reservations are needed and the small fee can be paid at the door. Congregation Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen. 11 a.m. Information, call Len at (908) 352-3371.

Monday, June 7

Jewish Family and Vocational Service of Middlesex County. Annual Meeting and installation of officers. Congregation Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen. 7 p.m. RSVP: (732) 777-1940 or (609) 395-7979.

Tuesday, June 8

Lakewood BlueClaws. Jewish Heritage Night. First Energy Park in Lakewood. Tickets for this event are available through from Congregation Kol Am. $9 for adults, $7 for children under 12 years of age and seniors over 65 years of age. Ticket orders and payments no later than May 24.

Wednesday, June 9

Regency Jewish Heritage Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Free glatt kosher BBQ. 380 DeMott Lane, Somerset. 12 p.m. RSVP: Call Marlene at (732) 873-2000.

YM-YWHA of Union County. Annual Meeting. The meeting will include the election of the new board members and new officers of the board. nominations for the board, other than those made by the nominating committee, may be done by petition filed with the secretary of the "Y" and signed by at least 50 members of the "Y" in good standing. 501 Green Lane, Union. 7:30 p.m. Information, call (908) 289-8112.

Thursday, June 10

Highland Park Conservative Temple-Congregation Anshe Emeth. E.B. Solomont, the New York correspondent for the Jerusalem Post on "Israel's Response in Haiti: An Insider's View." She covers the United Nations, Israel diplomacy and Jewish communal affairs. On Jan. 14 she was sent to Haiti by the Post to cover the earthquake and the response by the Israeli Defense Forces. She spent 4-5 days with the IDF at their field hospital and on search and rescue missions, often filing her reports via satellite phone 201 South Third Ave., Highland Park. 8:30 p.m. Free. Information, (732) 545.6482.

Sunday, June 13

Congregation Beth-El. Yankees vs. Mets Minor League baseball game. Trenton Thunder Stadium, One Thunder Road, Trenton. Tickets are $10.Information, Mark Wang (732) 572-5684.

Hadassah Chapters of Raritan Valley, Metuchen-Edison Gesher, and Colonia. Tzofim Friendship Caravan. This group of highly talented Israeli Scouts will warm your heart and bring a piece of Israel right to you. Proceeds will benefit Young Judaea projects in Israel. Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, 222 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. 4 p.m. Purchased in advance: $10 for adults; $5 for children ($25 cap for families). Purchased at the door: $18 for adults, $10 for children.

Monday, June 28

Chabad Jewish Center of Monroe. Kiselev's List. Join us in watching a fascinating documentary on a daring Holocaust rescue, followed by discussion with participating escapee Jack Chevlib. Chabad Jewish Center 261 Gravel HIll Road, Monroe. 7:30 p.m. Couvert $10 RSVP (732) 656-1616.

Thursday, July 1

Jewish Community Center of Greater Monmouth County. Rising Star Productions, the Youth Performing Arts Academy of JCC Monmouth, is holding auditions for the summer production of Willie Wonka. Auditions are open to boys and girls, ages 7-17; children must be at least 7 years old to audition. Each performer must prepare a song and be prepared to read a monologue. 100 Grant Ave., Deal Park. 4:30-6:30 p.m. Information, contact Tova Halpern, at (732) 531-9100, ext. 171 or thalpern@jccmonmouth.org.

Tuesday, July 13

Chabad Women's Circle. Fire and Spice and Everything Nice -- the Havdalla Workshop. Create your own braided Havdala candle. Delight your senses with a potpourri of delicious aromas while enjoying a delectable salad bar. Chabad Jewish Center. 261 Gravel HIll Road, Monroe. 7:30 p.m. Couvert $12. RSVP (732) 656-1616.