Calendar

Friday, Feb. 15

Read the Label!
Learn to read labels so you can plan your shopping list to meet your needs, at 9:30 a.m., at the Klein JCC, Red Lion Rd. and Jamison Ave., Philadelphia. Call 215-698-7300.

Celebrating Shabbat
Families with school-age children are invited to a 7:30 p.m. family service that will provide an opportunity to worship with stories and music at Congregation M'kor Shalom, 850 Evesham Rd., Cherry Hill, N.J. A fellowship minyan is scheduled at the same time. Call 856-424-4220.

Singles Service
Congregation Beth El will host an 8 p.m. Singles Shabbat service at 2901 W. Chapel Ave., Cherry Hill, N.J. Call 856-662-7916.

Kabbalat Shabbat
Shir Ami-Bucks County Jewish Congregation will host a Kabbalat Shabbat at 6:15 p.m., featuring songs, stories and the Shir Klez orchestra at 101 Richboro Rd., Newtown. Call 215-968-3400.

Saturday, Feb. 16

Learners' Minyan
Adults and families are invited to learn the "what's," "how's" and "why's" of the Shabbat morning service at 10 a.m., at the Suburban Jewish Community Center-B'nai Aaron, 560 Mill Rd., Havertown. The minyan will be led by Rebbetzin Adi Wyner. To learn more, call 610-446-1967.

Tot Shabbat
Music, crafts and a snack will highlight a 10:45 a.m. preschoolers' Tot Shabbat at Beth Sholom Congregation, 8231 Old York Rd., Elkins Park. Call 215-887-1342.

Living Lives Mindfully
Bobbi Breitman, psychotherapist and co-author of Jewish Spiritual Direction: An Innovative Guide from Traditional and Contemporary Sources, will conduct a contemplative mindfulness Shabbat-morning service, along with teachings about Jewish spiritual direction and contemporary theology, at Congregation Mishkan Shalom, 4101 Freeland Ave., Philadelphia. For time, call 215-508-0226.

For the Little Ones
Children of preschool and kindergarten ages are invited to bring their parents and/or grandparents to an 11 a.m. Tot Shabbat service at Temple Sinai, 1401 N. Limekiln Pike, Dresher. The service features singing, games and food. Call 215-643-6510.

Sunday, Feb. 17

Oscar-Themed Party
The Klein JCC will host an Oscar-themed party featuring Moylan Mills at Red Lion Rd. and Jamison Ave., Philadelphia. "Movie Madness" will kick off the event at 11:30 a.m., followed by a 12:30 p.m. luncheon and an Oscar Award-winning/nominated movie at 2 p.m. For tickets, call 215-687-7300.

Singles Brunch
The South Jersey Jewish Singles, ages 40s to 70s, will host a 10 a.m. brunch meeting at the Coastline on Brace Road in Cherry Hill, N.J. For details, call 856-273-0423.

Artist's Lecture
Artist Joshua H. Stulman will discuss his exhibit "Yad B'Yad" at 1 p.m., at the Old City Jewish Art Center, 119 N. Third St., Philadelphia. His work was the subject of national attention in April 2006 when his anti-terrorism painting "Portraits of Terror" was censored by Penn State University. Call 215-923-1222.

Monday, Feb. 18

Ungar Unplugged
The Etz Chaim Center for Jewish Studies will present a weekly exploration into the fundamentals of Jewish thought and Kabbalistic ideas with Rabbi Moshe Ungar at 8:15 p.m., at 44 Union Rd., Bala Cynwyd. Call 215-546-8672.

Addiction Support
The Samost Jewish Family and Children's Service of Southern New Jersey will present a free support group for the families and friends of those struggling with addiction to food, drugs, alcohol, sex and gambling, at 7 p.m., at 1301 Springdale Rd., Cherry Hill, N.J. The group will meet for six weeks. Register by calling 856-424-1333, Ext. 168.

Hypertension & Diabetes
Registered nurse Monique McLaughlin will present a PCA Prime Time Health program on hypertension and diabetes at 10:30 a.m., at the JCC Stiffel Senior Center, 604 Porter St., Philadelphia. Call 215-468-3500.

Presidents Day Celebration
Congregation Mikveh Israel and the National Museum of American Jewish History will host their annual celebration of Presidents Day, from noon to 1 p.m., at 44 N. Fourth St., Philadelphia. The First Troop Philadelphia City Calvary will be featured. There will also be a reading of the letter from George Washington, as well as a snack of cherry pie. Call 215-922-5446.

'Down-to-Earth Inspiration'
The Institute for Jewish Thought and Culture will present Rabbi Yitzchak Ginsburgh, an authority on Jewish mysticism, in an 8 p.m. lecture titled "Mystical Sources for Down-to-Earth Inspiration" at the Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Rd., Wynnewood. Proceeds benefit the Gal Einai Institute. To register, call 610-804-6701.

Tuesday, Feb. 19

Get Into Israeli Dancing
Enjoy Israeli dancing at 7:30 p.m., at Beth Sholom Congregation, 8231 Old York Rd., Elkins Park. Call 215-887-1342.

Still More Israeli Dancing
Don Schillinger of Rak-Dan Dancing will host Israeli dancing, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., at Temple Beth Hillel/Beth El, 1001 Remington Rd., Wynnewood. Call 215-760-6800.

Mah-Jongg Games
Adath Israel will begin its weekly mah-jongg games at 7 p.m., at 250 N. Highland Ave., Merion Station. Lessons for beginners will be available. Call 610-934-1919.

Torah Study
The Community Torah Center of Bucks County will sponsor Torah study at a private home in Churchville on Tuesdays, and in Richboro on Thursdays. Call 215-364-1160.

Ungar Unplugged
Join in a weekly exploration into the fundamentals of Jewish thought and Kabbalah with Rabbi Moshe Ungar at 8 p.m., at the Etz Chaim Center for Jewish Studies, 7908 High School Rd., Elkins Park. Call 215-782-8878.

Lunch & Learn
Rabbi Jay Stein will lead a noontime Torah-study session at the offices of Cozen O'Conner, 1900 Market St., Philadelphia. A second session, led by Rabbi Robert Layman, will be held at the offices of Camp Ramah in The Pavilion, 261 Old York Rd., Suite 734, Jenkintown. Call 610-239-6003.

Stiffel Friends
Join the Henny Poses Friendship Club of the JCC Stiffel Senior Center on a trip to the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City. The group will see the show "How Sweet It Is." For details and to RSVP, call 215-468-3500.

Art & Identity
The University of Pennsylvania Center for Advanced Judaic Studies, and the Kehillah of Lower Merion will present a talk by Dr. Rina Talgam of the Hebrew University exploring "Art and Jewish Identity: The Encounter with Early Christianity, Paganism and Rome" at 8 p.m., at Main Line Reform Temple, Beth Elohim, 410 Montgomery Ave., Wynnewood. Call 215-238-1290, Ext. 507.

Open-Arms Adoption
Learn about domestic infant adoption at a 6:30 p.m. meeting of the Open Arms Adoption Network at the Northampton Free Library, 25 Upper Holland Rd., Richboro. RSVP to 215-673-0100, Ext. 116.

At Your Leisure
The Leisure Club will open the morning at 10:30 a.m. with an exercise program, followed by an 11:30 a.m. dairy brown-bag lunch and a noontime business meeting, at Congregation Brothers of Israel, 530 Washington Crossing Rd., Newtown. At 12:30 p.m., Carol Einhorn will speak on "Medicare, Medicaid and Long-term Healthcare." Call 215-579-2200.

Travel Club
Singer Marie Conti will perform at a 1:30 p.m. meeting of the Tuesday Travel Club at the Klein JCC, Red Lion Rd. and Jamison Ave., Philadelphia. Call 215-698-7300, Ext. 112.

'Life After Death'
The Chabad of the Main Line will welcome Rabbi Dov Greenberg, executive director of the Rohr Chabad House, a Jewish Student Center at Stanford University, for a 7:30 p.m. talk titled "Life After Death: The Jewish Perspective on Soul, Afterlife and Immortality" at the Chabad Center for Jewish Life at the General Wayne Inn, 625 Montgomery Ave., Merion Station. Refreshments will be served. For tickets, call 610-660-9900.

Wednesday, Feb. 20

Parshah & Pizza
The Jewish Community of Rhawnhurst (JCOR) invites the community to enjoy some pizza and participate in a 7 p.m. weekly Parshas Hashavuah class at the Holy Land Pizza Shop, Castor Ave. near Rhawn St., Philadelphia. Each week features a different speaker from the surrounding communities. The class is open to men and women, but not to children under 13. Call 215-745-5452.

Ungar Unplugged
The Etz Chaim Center for Jewish Studies will present a weekly exploration into the fundamentals of Jewish thought and Kabbalistic ideas with Rabbi Moshe Ungar at 8 p.m., at 262 S. 16th St., Philadelphia. Call 215-546-8672.

Anyone for Mah-Jongg?
Come play mah-jongg with the Sisterhood of Shir Ami-Bucks County Jewish Congregation every Wednesday at 9:15 a.m., at 101 Richboro Rd., Newtown. RSVP to 215-968-3400.
The Sisterhood of Old York Road Temple-Beth Am will also host mah-jongg at 7:15 p.m., at 971 Old York Rd., Abington. All levels are welcome. Call 215-947-3302.

Stretch Your Yoga Smarts
Join the Sisterhood of Congregation Adath Jeshurun in yoga Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m., at 7763 Old York Rd., Elkins Park. Call 215-635-6611.

'Spinoza in the Library'
The Jewish Studies Program of the University of Pennsylvania will present "Spinoza in the Library of an Early Modern Dutch Sephardic Rabbi" at 5 p.m., at Logan 402, 249 S. 36th St., Philadelphia. Guest speaker will be Yosef Kaplan, the Bernard Cherrik Professor of Jewish History at Hebrew University. Call 215-898-6654.

'Helene's Heroes'
The Men's Club of Beth Sholom Congregation will sponsor a Helene's Heroes blood drive at 1:30 p.m., at 8231 Old York Rd., Elkins Park. Call 215-887-1342.

Fine Arts & Culture
The Safrai Gallery of Jerusalem will present an exhibit of fine arts and culture today through Sunday at Temple Emanuel, 1101 Springdale Rd., Cherry Hill, N.J. For gallery hours and a schedule of events, call 856-489-0029.

Lunch & Learn
A noon Torah-study session, led by Rabbi Gary Charlestein, will be held at Fishman & Tobin Inc., Plymouth Corporate Center, Building E, Suite 320, 625 Ridge Pike, Conshohocken. Call 610-239-6003.

Book Club
The Stiffel Cook Club, led by Miriam Bedein, will meet at 12:45 p.m., at the JCC Stiffel Senior Center, 604 Porter St., Philadelphia. Call 215-468-3500.

Brown-Bag Lunch
The Henry Raich Senior Group will host a noontime brown-bag lunch meeting at Temple Emanuel, 1101 Springdale Rd., Cherry Hill, N.J. Call 856-489-0029.

Gotta Have Friends!
The Friendship Club will welcome singer Jim Laurie to a 1:30 p.m. meeting at the Klein JCC, Red Lion Rd. and Jamison Ave., Philadelphia. Call 215-698-7300, Ext. 112.

Travel Club
Vocalist Lin D'Andrea will perform at a 1 p.m. meeting of the Wednesday Travel Club at the Klein JCC, Red Lion Rd. and Jamison Ave., Philadelphia. Call 215-698-7300, Ext. 112.

Thursday, Feb. 21

Women's Parshah Class
Chabad of Chester County invites women to explore questions opening their minds to the depth and richness of the Jewish heritage at a 7 p.m. weekly class. For location and to RSVP, call 610-971-9099.

Widow & Widowers
Congregations of Shaare Shamayim will host a 7 p.m. meeting of a widow and widower support group at 9768 Verree Rd., Philadelphia. Call 215-552-9893.

See 'Oliver'
Enjoy the musical "Oliver," presented by the Beth Sholom Players, at 7:30 p.m., at Beth Sholom Congregation, 8231 Old York Rd., Elkins Park. Performances are also scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 23, at 8 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 24, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. For tickets, call 215-887-1342, Ext. 250.

'Little Shop of Horrors'
The Temple Sinai Players will perform in the musical "Little Shop of Horrors" tonight and Saturday, Feb. 23, at 7:30 p.m., at Temple Sinai, 1401 N. Limekiln Pike, Dresher. A matinee is set for Sunday, Feb. 24, at 2 p.m. For tickets, call 215-643-6510.

First-Person Salon
The Gershman Y will host the first in a series of interactive programs offering artists and writers an opportunity to present new memoir, documentary-based works or works-in-progress at 7 p.m., at Broad and Pine Sts., Philadelphia. For tickets, call 215-446-3021.

On the Roam
Singer Kristen Coryelle will perform at a 1:30 p.m. meeting of the Roamers Travel Club at the Klein JCC, Red Lion Rd. and Jamison Ave., Philadelphia. Call 215-698-7300, Ext. 112.

IDF Volunteers
Arlene Hanauer will lead a discussion on "Volunteering With the Israeli Army" at a lunch-and-learn session at Shir Ami-Bucks County Jewish Congregation, 101 Richboro Rd., Newtown. A cold buffet luncheon will begin at 11:45 a.m. RSVP to 215-968-3400.

'Against All Odds'
The Gershman Y and Bowerbird will open "Against All Odds," an ongoing concert series of new and experimental music dedicated to artists who, despite tremendous social and economic pressures, have managed to establish distinguished careers while upholding the highest artistic standards. The first concert, set for 8 p.m. at Broad and Pine Sts., will feature the group New Idioms. Call 215-446-3021.

Friday, Feb. 22

Hawaiian Dinner
The USY of Temple Beth Hillel/Beth El will host a 6:30 p.m. Hawaiian Shabbat dinner for all USY members at 1001 Remington Rd., Wynnewood. RSVP to 610-649-2277.

The Book of Exodus
The Judaic Studies Program of Drexel University, in cooperation with the Jewish Publication Society, will present an 11 a.m. lecture by Dr. Jeffrey H. Tigay titled "The Book of Exodus and the Origins of the Passover Seder" in the Mary E. Hagerty Room, L33 Hagerty Library, at 33rd and Market Sts., Philadelphia. The lecture is free. Call 215-895-6388.

Brotherhood Service
The Brotherhood of Temple Shalom will host an 8 p.m. service at 2901 Edgely Rd., Levittown. An Oneg will follow the service. Call 610-356-5165.

Artist-in-Residence
Old York Road Temple-Beth Am will present its 27th annual Evelyn and Harry Silver Artist-in-Residence program, featuring musician Rich Recht, at 971 Old York Rd., Abington. Services will begin at 7:30 p.m. An Oneg honoring Harry Silver's 90th birthday will follow the service. Call 215-886-8000.

Synaplex Shabbat
Congregation Rodeph Shalom will offer a variety of programs celebrating Shabbat at 615 N. Broad St., Philadelphia. The evening will open at 6 p.m. with a happy hour. RSVP to 215-627-6747, Ext. 22.

Sisterhood Shabbat
The Sisterhood of Suburban Jewish Community Center-B'nai Aaron will lead 8 p.m. services at 560 Mill Rd., Havertown. Call 610-446-1967.

'Outside the Box'
Come join Main Line Reform Temple, Beth Elohim in celebrating Shabbat "Outside the Box" at 410 Montgomery Ave., Wynnewood. The evening will begin at 6 p.m., with two service options followed by a Shabbat dinner. Stay for the evening, and party with a DJ and play virtual-reality sports games or attend a lecture on "Jews in Hollywood" with scholar-in-residence, Neal Gabler, author, television commentator and cultural historian. The evening will conclude with an Oneg. RSVP for the dinner at 610-649-7800.

SATURDAY, Feb. 23

Synaplex Shabbat Program
Rabbi Ira F. Stone will speak on the topic of "If Everybody Knows What Is Good, Why Is It So Hard to Do?" at a 9 a.m. Synaplex Shabbat program at Beth Sholom Congregation, 8231 Old York Rd., Elkins Park. RSVP to 215-887-1342.

Israeli Film Festival
The Israeli Film Festival will present seven prize-winning films by Israel filmmakers with screenings in Philadelphia and surrounding suburbs. "Noodle," the story of a twice-widowed El Al flight attendant and an abandoned Chinese boy, will open the festival at 8 p.m., at the Gershman Y, Broad and Pine Sts., Philadelphia. For tickets, call 484-904-5421.

And the Winner Is ...
Kehilat HaNahar, the Little Shul by the River, invites the community to a 7 p.m. Oscar Party at 85 W. Mechanic St., New Hope. The evening will feature cash and prizes, a catered meal, and authentic Hollywood items given as door prizes. A grand prize will be awarded to the person who chooses the most Academy Award winners. Proceeds will provide improvements to the shul's 150-year-old-plus building. Screenwriter Mark Rosenthal will serve as the party host. For tickets, call 215-862-1912.

Scholar-in-Residence
Congregation Melrose B'nai Israel Emanu-El will host Michael C. Steinlauf, associate professor at Gratz College, for a program titled "Yiddish Tales and Klezmer Tunes," at 135 W. Cheltenham Ave., Cheltenham. At 9:15 a.m. services, Steinlauf will speak on "The Art of Yiddish Storytelling." A 5:30 p.m. Melavah Malkah program will include Havdalah services, dinner and Yiddish songs. Steinlauf will speak on "Reviving Jewish Culture in Today's Poland" and present his film "The Musician's Raft: New York to Sejny." It's all part of the Gratz College Adult-Education Outreach Program, funded by the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia. Call 215-635-1505.

Tennis Party
Shir-Ami Bucks County Jewish Congregation invites the community to play tennis, eat, drink and schmooze from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., at the Bucks County Racquet Club in Washington Crossing. RSVP to 215-968-3400.

Lunch & Learn
Rabbi Shawn Simon Hazani will present "My Favorite Sugya" at a lunch-and-learn session following morning services at Congregation Adath Jeshurun, 7763 Old York Rd., Elkins Park. Call 215-635-6611.

Evening of Music
Old York Road Temple-Beth Am will host musician Rich Recht for a 5 p.m. concert at 971 Old York Rd., Abington. Call 215-886-8000.

Sisterhood Shabbat
The Sylvia Constantine Woman of the Year Award will be presented by the Sisterhood of Suburban Jewish Community Center-B'nai Aaron at 9:30 a.m. services at 560 Mill Rd., Havertown. A kiddish will follow, featuring speaker Lena Romanoff. Call 610-446-1967.

Family Bingo Night
Bring the kids to a family bingo night at Congregation Kol Ami, 8201 High School Rd., Elkins Park. The event, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., will include refreshments, bingo, prizes, a 50/50 raffle and raffle baskets. Call 215-635-3110.

Sunday, Feb. 24

Bid & Bake
The LAM Foundation will kick off the "Bid and Bake for a Breath" event at 1 p.m., at Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel, 8339 Old York Rd., Elkins Park. The family-friendly event will include a multi-category baking contest for kids and adults; kids' activities; a silent auction; and a cash-prize raffle. All proceeds will be used to raise awareness and find a cure for LAM, a progressive lung disease typically striking women in their prime. For details, visit: thelamfoundation.org/news-and-events.html.

Culinary & Modern Art
The Delaware Valley Region of ORT America will host a day of culinary and modern art. The event includes an 11 a.m. kosher-style buffet brunch at Rembrandt's, and then a guided tour of the Ruth and Raymond Perelman Wing at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. For tickets, call 1-800-519-2678, Ext. 273.

Challah-Baking Session
Learn how to make sesame challah and cinnamon challah just like Bubbe used to make at Congregation Mishkan Shalom, from 9:30 a.m. to noon, at 4101 Freeland Ave., Philadelphia. Call 215-508-0226.

'They Called Me Infidel'
Congregation Brothers of Israel will welcome Albert Algazi as the guest speaker to a 7:30 p.m. study-group meeting. Algazi, who was born and attended school in Cairo, Egypt, before his family came to the United States, will share his experiences as a Jewish child in an Arab classroom, and will be reviewing the book They Called Me Infidel, by Nonnie Darwish. For location, call 215-579-2200.

Day at the Museum
Enjoy an afternoon at the Franklin Institute of Science Museum with the Mosaic Outdoor Club of Philadelphia. The group will meet at 1 p.m. at the main entrance, 20th Street and the Parkway, Philadelphia. RSVP to 215-887-9530.

Party-Planning Showcase
Learn about the latest trends, ideas and contacts in party-planning at a showcase hosted by Shir Ami-Bucks County Jewish Congregation, 101 Richboro Rd., Newtown. Hours will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 215-968-3400.

Used-Book Fair
Temple Sholom will host a used-book fair today through Wednesday, Feb. 27 at 55 N. Church Lane, Broomall. For hours, call 215-945-4154.

'Beyond the Green Line'
Photojournalist Naomi Solomon will present and discuss her photo essay "Beyond the Green Line," concerning the Israeli disengagement from Gaza and Jewish life in the territories, at a 10 a.m. breakfast meeting of the Men's Club of Suburban Jewish Community Center-B'nai Aaron, 560 Mill Rd., Haverford. Call 610-446-1967.

Celebrating Israel at 60!
Join Congressmen Jim Gerlach and Joe Sestak for a keynote discussion on the importance of Israel to American policy at an "Afternoon of Jewish Learning" at Congregation Or Shalom, 835 Darby-Paoli Rd., Berwyn. The program, celebrating Israel's 60th, is sponsored by the Kehillahs of Chester County and Delaware County. Community rabbis and scholars will present sessions on a variety of Israeli themes, followed by a light buffet reception and Israeli cabaret. Registration opens at 2 p.m.; classes begin at 2:45 p.m. Call 610-578-9000.

Upcoming Events

See 'Legends'
Join the Fight for Sight League of Northeast Philadelphia in seeing the show "Legends" on Monday, Feb. 25, at the Hilton Casino in Atlantic City, N.J. A bus will leave at 9:45 a.m. from Loretto and Hellerman Sts., Philadelphia. Save a seat by calling 215-969-1794.

'A Hero in Heaven'
The Sisterhood of Temple Sinai and the B'nai B'rith Educators Unit invite the community to a 7 p.m. screening of "A Hero in Heaven," the story of Michael Levin, the Bucks County native and IDF member killed in combat in the summer of 2006, on Monday, Feb. 25, at 1401 N. Limekiln Pike, Dresher. Call 215-643-6510.

Spiritual Insights
Chabad of the Main Line will welcome Dov Greenberg on Monday, Feb. 25, for a 7:30 p.m. talk focusing on "Spiritual Insights to Jewish Burial and Mourning Rites" at the Chabad Center for Jewish Life at the General Wayne Inn, 625 Montgomery Ave., Merion Station. Call 610-660-9900.

Workplace Relationships
The Etz Chaim Center for Jewish Studies will sponsor a lecture by Gila Manolson, titled "Negotiating Platonic Relationships in the Workplace," on Thursday, Feb. 28, at 12:30 p.m., in Center City. The talk, accredited by PACLE, will explore the Jewish legal perspective on how to erect the appropriate boundaries with opposite-sex coworkers and how to avoid a sexual-harassment claim. A kosher buffet lunch will be served. Call for location and RSVP: 215-546-8672.

'A Spiritual Journey'
Rabbi David Teutsch of the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College will be guest speaker of the Ben and Joan Dickstein Scholar-in-Residence program, beginning Friday, March 29, at Or Hadash: A Reconstructionist Congregation, 190 Camp Hill Rd., Fort Washington. At 8 p.m. Shabbat services, the rabbi will discuss "Congregation to Community: A Spiritual Journey." For a complete weekend schedule, call 215-283-0276.

Shabbat Celebration
Celebrate Shabbat with Temple Shalom on Friday, Feb. 29, at 2901 Edgely Rd., Levittown. The evening will open with wine and cheese at 6 p.m., followed by a 6:30 p.m. dinner and a 7:30 p.m. service. An Oneg will conclude the evening. RSVP to 215-945-4154.

Benefit Concert
The Merion Trio featuring violinist Raphael Rubin, cellist Rebecca Humphrey and pianist Gilya Hodos will perform in a 7:45 p.m. concert benefiting Stern Hebrew High School. The concert is set for Saturday, March 1, at the Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Rd., Wynnewood. Call 215-725-3800, Ext. 11.

'The Pajama Game'
Kehillah of Lower Merion invites the community to come out and enjoy a production of "The Pajama Game" on Saturday, March 1, at 8 p.m., at Suburban Jewish Community Center-B'nai Aaron, 560 Mill Rd., Havertown. Performances are also scheduled on Sunday, March 2, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, March 8, at 8 p.m.; and Sunday, March 9, at 2 p.m. And don't forget the "Pajamitzvah Project": Bring children's pajamas and women's robes for those in need. Collection boxes will be set up at all the performances. For tickets, call 610-645-8380.

Annual Gala
Abrams Hebrew Academy will host its 2008 annual gala on Sunday, March 2, at 5 p.m., at the Greenacres Country Club, 2170 Lawrence Rd., Lawrenceville, N.J. Members of the school and local community will be honored. Guest speaker will be David Raab, author of Terror in Black September. Proceeds will benefit the school. RSVP to 215-493-1800.

Israeli Film Festival
The Israeli Film Festival will present seven prize-winning films by Israeli filmmakers with screenings in Philadelphia and surrounding suburbs. "Beaufort," the story of a group of soldiers stationed at Beaufort, a 12th-century Crusader fortress in southern Lebanon, will open at 7 p.m., on Sunday, March 2, at the Bryn Mawr Film Institute, 824 W Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr. For tickets, call 484-904-5421.

Family Learning
Families with children ages 8 and younger are invited to spend the afternoon of Sunday, March 2, learning from local rabbis and Jewish educators at Congregation Or Shalom, 835 Darby-Paoli Rd., Berwyn. The event is sponsored by the Chester and Delaware County Kehillahs. Registration opens at 2 p.m. Classes begin at 2:45 p.m., followed by a light reception and a performance by Andi Joseph, aka "The Musical Mommy." Call 610-578-9000.