Calendar

FRIDAY, Oct. 3

Aerobics With a Twist
Esther Goldberg will lead a 9:30 a.m. aerobics class with a Latin twist Friday mornings at Congregation Adath Jeshurun, 7763 Old York Rd., Elkins Park. To register, call 215-635-6611.

Bring the Family
Congregation Beth Or will host 7:15 p.m. family Shabbat services at 239 Welsh Rd., Maple Glen. Call 215-646-5806.

'Baghdad to Boston'
Tiferet Bet Israel will welcome Dr. Jacob Baroukh Shammash to 7:45 p.m. services at 1920 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell. A Kabbalat family service is set for 7 p.m.; an Oneg will begin at 8:30 p.m. RSVP to 610-275-8797, Ext. 144.

Dinner and Services
Congregation Kol Ami will host a BYOD Shabbat dinner at 6:30 p.m., followed by services honoring October birthdays at 8201 High School Rd., Elkins Park. Rabbi Elliot Holin and cantorial soloist Rebecca Schwartz will also explore the liturgy and music defining Yom Kippur services. Call 215-635-3110.

Birthday Blessings
Ohev Shalom of Bucks County will welcome Shabbat by honoring October birthdays at 6 p.m. services at 944 Second Street Pike, Richboro. Call 215-322-9595.

October birthdays will also be honored at Old York Road Temple-Beth Am at a 7 p.m. family service at 971 Old York Rd., Abington. The service will be interpreted for the deaf. Call 215-886-8000.

Sunday, Oct. 5

Camp Tour
Tour the facilities -- and meet the campers and staff -- from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at an open house sponsored by Camp Galil at 146 Red Hill Rd., Ottsville. Light refreshments will be served. For directions and to RSVP, call 484-684-6532.

Speaking Yiddishly
The Yiddish Speaking Club will meet at 10 a.m., in the Gratz College Library, 7605 Old York Rd., Melrose Park. Call 215-887-5283.

Filling in the Blanks
The Brotherhood of Old York Road Temple-Beth Am will sponsor an adult study session titled "Midrash: Filling in the Blanks," led by Rabbi Robert Leib, at 9:40 a.m., at 971 Old York Rd., Abington. Bagels will be served. Call 215-886-8000.

Sunday Brunch Series
Steven Greenhouse, labor and workplace reporter for The New York Times, will discuss the changing environment for workers, the contracting middle class and much more at the Joseph P. Sobo Sunday Brunch series at 11 a.m., at the Gershman Y, Broad and Pine Sts., Philadelphia. RSVP to 215-446-3021.

Israeli Dancing
The Germantown Jewish Centre dance group will meet from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., through June at 400 W. Ellet St., Philadelphia. Call 215-884-1507, Ext. 19.

Chai Holiday Workshop
Congregation Beth Or will focus on the holidays of Sukkot and Simchat Torah at a Chai Holiday Workshop at 239 Welsh Rd., Maple Glen. The session will open at 9 a.m. Call 215-646-5806.

Monday, Oct. 6

'Mommy & Me'
"Mommy & Me," a one-hour class featuring movement, music, songs, special activities and snacks, is set to begin at 9:15 a.m., at Old York Road Temple-Beth Am, 971 Old York Rd., Abington. Register at 215-886-0650.

Roots & Branches
Suzan Wynne will discuss "The Lives of Our Galician Ancestors" at a 7:30 p.m. meeting of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Philadelphia at Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel, 8339 Old York Rd., Elkins Park. For info, E-mail: jwtv@juno.com.

Brotherhood Bridge
Beginners and advanced bridge players are invited to join the Brotherhood of Old York Road Temple-Beth Am at 7:15 p.m., at 971 Old York Rd., Abington. Call 215-886-8000.

Colonial Jews
Atria Center City, a senior living residence at 150 N. 20th St., Center City, will host a series of lectures presented by Gratz College. Today's 2 p.m. lecture, titled "Days of Awe: Inspiration and Hope," will be delivered by Rabbi Elliot Holin. Call 215-564-5455.

Senior Health
Abington Hospital registered nurse Sarah Moss will speak on "Good Health in the Senior Years" at a 1:15 p.m. meeting of the Cultural Club at the Klein Center, Red Lion Rd. and Jamison Ave., Philadelphia. Call 215-698-7300, Ext. 112.

Living With Vision Loss
Barbara Levin of the Associated Services for the Blind and Visually Handicapped will present "Tips for Living Better With Vision Loss" at 11 a.m., at the Stiffel Senior Center, 604 Porter St., Philadelphia. Call 215-468-3500.

Tuesday, Oct. 7

Journeys Through Torah
The Etz Chaim Center for Jewish Studies will present Rabbi Moshe Ungar in an exploration of the weekly Torah portion, interwoven with fundamentals of Jewish thought and philosophy, at 8 p.m., at 7908 High School Rd., Elkins Park. Call 215-546-8672.

Wii Bowling
No need to rent bowling shoes when Wii bowling at 12:30 p.m., at the Klein Center, Red Lion Rd. and Jamison Ave., Philadelphia. Call 215-698-7300.

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.

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.

Jewish Guilt
Explore the great motivator -- Jewish guilt -- with Rabbi Robert Leib, as part of the Lincow Institute of Adult Jewish Studies at 7:30 p.m, at Old York Road Temple-Beth Am, 971 Old York Rd., Abington. Call 215-886-8000.

Appreciation Luncheon
The Henrietta Szold Chapter of Hadassah will host a membership appreciation luncheon at 11:15 a.m., at the Philmont Country Club, 301 Tomlinson Rd., Huntingdon Valley. RSVP to 215-881-2233.

Book Club Meeting
Newtown Hadassah will host its first book club meeting at 7 p.m., at the Pennwood Branch Library, 301 S. Pine St., Langhorne. This month's book will be Man in the White Sharkskin Suit by Lucette Lagnado. Call 215-579-7117.

Cook for a Friend
Grab an apron and join the Cook-for-a-Friend Group at Old York Road Temple-Beth Am in preparing meals for those in need at 10 a.m., at 971 Old York Rd., Abington. Call 215-886-8000.

Stiffel Friends
The vocalist Gilda will perform at a 1 p.m. meeting of the Henny Poses Friendship Club at the Stiffel Senior Center, 604 Porter St., Philadelphia. Call 215-468-3500.

'People of the Book'
Join the Germantown Jewish Centre Book Club for a 7:15 p.m. meeting at the Borders in Chestnut Hill. September's selection is the novel People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks. Call 215-844-1507, Ext. 19.

Wednesday, Oct. 8

Journeys Through Torah
The Etz Chaim Center for Jewish Studies will present Rabbi Moshe Ungar in an exploration of the weekly Torah portion, interwoven with fundamentals of Jewish thought and philosophy, at 7 p.m., at 1420 Walnut St., Suite 1008, Philadelphia. Call 215-546-8672.

Anyone for Mah Jongg?
The Sisterhood of Old York Road Temple-Beth Am will host mah jongg games at 7:15 p.m., at 971 Old York Rd., Abington. All levels welcome. Call 215-886-8000.

Pizza & Parshah
The Jewish Community of Rhawnhurst (JCOR) invites the community to enjoy some pizza and participate in a 7 p.m. weekly Parsha Hashavuah class at the Holy Land Pizza Shop, Castor Ave. near Rhawn St., Philadelphia. The class is open to men and women. RSVP to 215-745-5452.

Friday, Oct. 10

Shabbat Celebration
Join Old York Road Temple-Beth Am for wine and cheese prior to the 7:30 p.m. Shabbat service at 971 Old York Rd., Abington. Call 215-886-8000.

Saturday, Oct. 11

Beth Am Goes Bowling
Try out your bowling skills from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., with Old York Road Temple-Beth Am at the Thunderbird Lanes in Willow Grove. Light refreshments will be served. Adults only. Interested? Call 215-886-8000.

For the Family
You and your children will discover new things about Judaism through prayer, songs and discussions at a 10 a.m. family service, led by Rabbi Dan Aronson, at Ohev Shalom of Bucks County, 944 Second Street Pike, Richboro. Call 215-322-9595.

Sukkot Lunch 'n' Learn
Rabbi Tsurah August will lead a lunch 'n' learn session celebrating Sukkot, following morning services at Congregation Adath Jeshurun, 7763 Old York Rd., Elkins Park. Call 215-635-6611.

Justice & the Law
Rabbi Brian Walt, of Rabbis for Human Rights, will present the Stefan Presser Memorial Shabbat Lecture at 1 p.m., at the Germantown Jewish Centre, 400 W. Ellet St., Philadelphia. The lecture, titled "Justice and the Rule of Law," will be preceded by services at 10 a.m., and a kiddush at 12:30 p.m. Save a seat by calling 215-844-1507, Ext. 19.

Tot Shabbat
Families are invited to sing, dance, play and experience the joy of Shabbat at an informal, family-led service for children ages 2 to 5, at Temple Beth Hillel/Beth El, 1001 Remington Rd., Wynnewood. For info, call 610-649-2277.

Education Outreach
The Gratz College Adult Education Outreach program, funded by the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, will present Rabbi Tsurah August for a 1 p.m. lecture, titled "The Art of Being Present -- The Teachings of Kohellet" at Congregation Adath Jeshurun, 7763 Old York Rd., Elkins Park. RSVP to 215-635-6611.

Sunday, Oct. 12

Stump the Rabbi
Challenge Rabbi Robert Leib with some tough questions while noshing on bagels at a 9:40 a.m. program hosted by the Brotherhood of of Old York Road Temple-Beth Am at 971 Old York Rd., Abington. Call 215-886-8000.

Sukkot Celebrations
The Temple Beth Torah School of Early Learning at Old York Road Temple-Beth Am will host a Sukkot celebration for young families at 971 Old York Rd., Abington. The evening will open with a 5:30 p.m. dinner, followed by an interactive puppet show by Puppets Pizzazz, sukkah decorating, games and dessert. Call 215-886-0650.
Create holiday crafts, sing Sukkot songs in the sukkah, make stuffed cabbage and decorate carrot cupcakes at a Sukkot celebration hosted by Temple Brith Achim, 481 S. Gulph Rd., King of Prussia. Full dinner included. RSVP to 610-337-2222.
Come out and help Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel erect its sukkah at 10 a.m., at 300 S. 18th St., Philadelphia. Interested? Call 215-735-5148.
The Sisterhood of Beth Sholom Congregation will join with preschool and school-age teachers, parents and grandparents to fill the sukkah with the traditional symbols of Sukkot at 8231 Old York Rd., Elkins Park. Call 215-887-1342.

Pre-Election Debate
Congressman Patrick Murphy and Tom Manion, candidates for the 8th Congressional District, will take part in a 2 p.m. debate hosted by the Men's Club of Shir Ami-Bucks County Jewish Congregation at 101 Richboro Rd., Newtown. Doors will open at 1 p.m. Call 215-968-3400.

'King David Hotel'
The Israeli Advocacy Committee of Temple Beth Hillel/Beth El will host a noontime presentation of the "King David Hotel" at 1001 Remington Rd., Wynnewood. For info, call 610-649-5300.

Mitzvah Project
The Jewish Relief Agency needs volunteers to help pack, load and deliver boxes of kosher food to more than 2,235 Jewish families at 10 a.m., at its new warehouse at 10980 Dutton Rd., Philadelphia. Call 610-660-0190.

Whale Watch
Bring your lunch and enjoy a boat cruise out of Cape May, N.J., on a watch for whales, birds and dolphins with the Mosaic Outdoor Club of Philadelphia. The group will carpool at 10 a.m. from the Shop Rite at Kohl's shopping center at Routes 70 and 73 in Marlton, N.J. RSVP to 856-787-0325.

Yummy, Pancakes!
Enjoy a pancake breakfast with the Brotherhood of Congregation Beth Or and the preschool committee from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., at 239 Welsh Rd., Maple Glen. Children's activities will be planned. Call 215-646-5806.

Decision 2008
Discuss the campaign with two Washington insiders at 7 p.m., at Temple Beth Sholom, 1901 Kresson Rd., Cherry Hill, N.J. Noam Neusner, who served as a principal speechwriter for President George W. Bush, and Kenneth Baer, former senior speechwriter for Vice President Al Gore, will analyze the election. Call 856-751-6663.

Candidates Debate
Congressman Patrick Murphy will debate the issues with challenger Tom Manion following 9 a.m. minyan at Congregation Tifereth Israel of Lower Bucks County, 2909 Bristol Rd., Bensalem. Joining in the debate will be Rep. Gene DiGirolamo and challenger Harris Martin. Breakfast will be served at 8:45 a.m., followed by the debate. RSVP to 215-752-3468.

Stepping Stones
Congregation Beth Or will host its "Stepping Stones" program, a free, creative program designed to integrate unaffiliated families who are actively seeking involvement and connect them to the congregation, from 10 a.m. to noon, at 239 Welsh Rd., Maple Glen. Free babysitting is available. Call 215-646-5806.

Upcoming Events

Meet the Candidates
The Israel AdvocacyCommittee of Temple Beth Hillel/ Beth El will host a debate between the candidates for the 6th Congregational District on Wednesday, Oct. 15, at 8 p.m., in the sukkah at 1001 Remington Rd., Wynnewood. Call 610-649-5300.

Yoga for Beginners
Join a certified instructor for a beginners' yoga class opening Thursday, Oct. 16, at Congregation Tiferes B'nai Israel, 2478 Street Rd., Warrington. The class will run through Nov. 20. To register, call 215-343-0155.

Membership Dinner
Newtown Hadassah will host its annual membership dinner on Thursday, Oct. 16, at 6:30 p.m., at Shir Ami-Bucks County Jewish Congregation, 101 Richboro Rd., Newtown. For info, call 215-579-7117.

Fashion Extravaganza
Enjoy dinner, jewelry and craft vendors with the chance of winning raffle baskets at the annual Fashion Show Extravaganza hosted by the Marlyn Fein Chapter of Fox Chase Cancer Center on Thursday, Oct. 16, at Guido's Ristorante Italiano, 3545 Welsh Rd., Philadelphia. RSVP to 215-673-5067.

Cocktails in the Sukkah
The Sisterhood of Temple Beth Hillel/Beth El will host its opening dinner on Thursday, Oct. 16, at 6 p.m, beginning with cocktails and hors d'oeuvres in the sukkah at 1001 Remington Rd., Wynnewood. Joanne Caras, author of The Holocaust Survivor's Cookbook, will speak. RSVP to 610-649-5300.

Bingo & Dinner
Try your luck at bingo and enjoy dinner with the Sisterhood of Temple Shalom on Thursday, Oct. 16, at 6:30 p.m., at the Hong Kong Buffet in Fairless Hills. For info, call 215-945-4154.

Congressman to Speak
Congressman Patrick Murphy will talk about the upcoming elections on Friday, Oct. 17, at 8 p.m., at Congregation Tiferes B'nai Israel, 2478 Street Rd., Warrington. Call 215-343-0155.

Sundaes in the Sukkah
The Mercer Bucks Jewish Singles will join Temple Har Zion for 8 p.m. Sukkot services, followed by ice cream sundaes in the sukkah, on Friday, Oct. 17, at 2421 Pennington Rd., Pennington, N.J. RSVP to: mbjs.rsvp@yahoo.com.

Scrapping in the Sukkah
The Sisterhood of Temple Beth Hillel/Beth El will host a "Scrapping in the Sukkah" workshop on Friday, Oct. 17, at 9:30 a.m., in a private home in Wynnewood. For info, call 610-649-5300.

Sukkot Lunch and Learn
Congregation Ner Zedek-Ezrath Israel-Beth Uziel will host its second annual Sukkot lunch and learn on Saturday, Oct. 18, at 7520 Bustleton Ave., Philadelphia. The morning will open with 9 a.m. services. RSVP to 215-728-1155.

Singles Dance
The Kaiserman Center and Friends for Life will host a dance for Jewish singles, ages 35 to 60, on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at 45 Haverford Rd., Wynnewood. RSVP to 610-896-7770, Ext. 192.

Museum Tour
Come out and join Congregation Tifereth Israel of Lower Bucks County for a tour of the National Liberty Museum on Sunday, Oct. 19. Carpools will leave the synagogue at 10 a.m. A dutch treat lunch will follow the tour at Hamifgash Restaurant at 811 Sansom St., Philadelphia. RSVP to 215-293-8833.

Pizza in the Hut
Prechool children and their families are invited for pizza in the sukkah on Sunday, Oct. 19, at 5 p.m., at Temple Beth Hillel/Beth El, 1001 Remington Rd., Wynnewood. RSVP to 610-649-2277.

Casino Outing
The Fight for Sight League of Northeast Philadelphia will host an outing to the Hilton Casino in Atlantic City, N.J., on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The group will see the show "Smokey Joe's Cafe." A bus will leave at 10 a.m. from Loretto and Hellerman Sts., Philadelphia. Interested? Call 215-969-1794.

Three-Day Trip
Join the Northeast Consortium in partnership with the Jewish Community Relations Council for a trip to New York and Rhode Island from Sunday, Oct. 26, to Tuesday, Oct. 28. The group will tour the Center for Jewish History, the Jewish Museum and Temple Emanu-El. RSVP to 215-832-0655.