Calendar

FRIDAY, MAY 8

Board to Be Installed
Temple Judea of Bucks County will install the new members of its board of directors and honor volunteers at 7:30 p.m. Shabbat services at 300 Swamp Rd., Doylestown. Call 215-348-5022.

Sabbath of Blessings
Melrose B'nai Israel Emanu-El will celebrate May birthdays and anniversaries at Shabbat services at 133 W. Cheltenham Ave., Cheltenham. For time, call 215-635-1505.

Wine-and-Cheese Reception
Join Old York Road Temple-Beth Am at 7 p.m. for a wine-and-cheese reception at 971 Old York Rd., Abington. A Sisterhood and Brotherhood joint service will follow the reception. Call 215-886-8000.

Israel's War of Independence
Rabbi Lance J. Sussman will lead a special service titled "Just the Facts: Another Look at Israel's War of Independence" at 8 p.m., at Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel, 8339 Old York Rd., Elkins Park. Call 215-887-8700.

Social Justice Shabbat
Congregation M'kor Shalom will host an 8 p.m. Social Justice Shabbat at 850 Evesham Rd., Cherry Hill, N.J. The Seniors Group will sponsor a 6 p.m. Shabbat dinner prior to services. RSVP to 856-424-4220.

Dedication Shabbat
Society Hill Synagogue will unveil memorial plaques at 7:30 p.m. services at 418 Spruce St., Philadelphia. Call 215-922-6590.

Honoring the Sisterhood
Ohev Shalom of Bucks County will honor its Sisterhood at 6 p.m. services at 944 Second Street Pike, Richboro. Call 215-322-9595.

Tel Aviv Connection
The Germantown Jewish Centre will welcome Rabbi David Lazar of its sister congregation in Tel Aviv to 6 p.m. Shabbat services followed by a potluck dinner at 400 W. Ellet St., Philadelphia. RSVP to 215-844-1507, Ext. 19.

Joint Shabbat Celebration
Celebrate Shabbat with the rabbis, cantors and choirs of Beth Sholom Congregation and Congregation Adath Jeshurun at a joint Shabbat service and concert titled "Yom Zeh Mekhubad ("This Day Is Honored") at 8231 Old York Rd., Elkins Park. For time, call 215-887-1342.

SATURDAY, MAY 9

Pink Shabbat
Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel will host a "Pink Shabbat," an educational, empowering and informative event to raise awareness about breast cancer, at 300 S. 18th St., Philadelphia. For more information, call 215-735-5148.

Mother's Day Reading
Temple Beth Sholom will host its Mother's Day Torah reading at 1901 Kresson Rd., Cherry Hill, N.J. Call 856-428-7957.

Mother's Day Services
Melrose B'nai Israel Emanu-El will host Mother's Day services, followed by a lunch-and-learn, at 133 W. Cheltenham Ave., Cheltenham. For times, call 215-635-1505.

Sisterhood Shabbat
The Sisterhood of Congregations of Ner Zedek will host Shabbat services at 7520 Bustleton Ave., Philadelphia. A kiddish will follow the service. For details, call 215-728-1155.

'Takeover' Shabbat
The Men's Club of Adath Israel will lead 9:15 a.m. Shabbat services at 250 N. Highland Ave., Merion. Call 610-934-1919.

Family Service & Learning
Join Ohev Shalom of Bucks County for a 10 a.m. family service, to be led by Rabbi Dan Aronson, at 944 Second Street Pike, Richboro. At 12:30 p.m., Dr. Uzi Adini of Gratz College will lead a lunch-and-learn focusing on "War and Peace in Israeli Literature." Call 215-322-9595.

Minyan in the Round
Beth Sholom Congregation will host a minyan in the round at 9:15 a.m., at 8231 Old York Rd., Elkins Park. Call 215-887-1342.

SUNDAY, MAY 10

Car Wash
Congregation Beth El-Ner Tamid will host its annual "Car Wash and Water Ice" sale from 9 a.m. to noon, at 715 Paxon Hollow Rd., Broomall. The sale will benefit the Strieb family. Call 610-356-8700.

Clothing Drive
Bring your gently-used clothing to benefit those less fortunate to Ohev Shalom of Bucks County from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 944 Second Street Pike, Richboro. Clothing will also be collected on Monday and Tuesday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call 215-322-9595.

MONDAY, MAY 11

'Garlic & Sapphires'
Sylvia Cohen will review the book Garlic & Sapphires at a 12:30 p.m. meeting of the Sisterhood of Melrose B'nai Israel Emanu-El at 133 W. Cheltenham Ave., Cheltenham. Call 215-635-1505.

Cooking Demonstration
Join the Sisterhood of Old York Road Temple-Beth Am for a 7 p.m. cooking demonstration by personal chef Missy Gurmankin of More Thyme for You at 971 Old York Rd., Abington. Call 215-886-8000.

'Sleepless in Philly'
Monique McLaughlin, R.N., will present a PCA PrimeTime Health program titled "Sleepless in Philly" at 11 a.m., at the JCC Stiffel Senior Center, 604 Porter St., Philadelphia. Call 215-468-3500.

Martins Run U
Martins Run, a senior living community in Media, will offer a new set of courses in conjunction with its Martins Run U Program. The series will continue with Adele Juzi, of the Widener University Lifelong Learning Institute, who will deliver a 10:30 a.m. talk on "Moves for Memory" at 11 Martins Run, Media. RSVP to 610-353-7660, Ext. 216.

Writer in Residence
Kolot: Center for Jewish Women's and Gender Studies invites all to a reading by award-winning poet, critic and midrashist Alicia Ostriker at 7:30 p.m., at the InFusion Coffee and Tea Gallery, 7133 Germantown Ave., Mount Airy. Call 215-576-0800, Ext. 149.

Roots & Branches
Rabbi Gary Gans will discuss "Reading Jewish Tombstones" at meeting of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Philadelphia at Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel, 8339 Old York Rd., Elkins Park. For time, call 215-338-7920.

TUESDAY, MAY 12

Luncheon Program
Newtown Hadassah will host a luncheon meeting at noon at Shir-Ami, Bucks County Jewish Congregation, 101 Richboro Rd., Newtown. The 1 p.m. program will feature guest speaker Cantor Mark Elson. To order lunch, call 215-355-5722.

Aging Successfully
Adath Israel will host a HAZAK (55-plus) workshop on "Successful Aging" at 1 p.m., at 250 N. Highland Ave., Merion Station. The workshop is a Jewish Family Life Education project of the Jewish Family and Children's Service. Call 610-934-1919.

Eating for Wellness
Rachel Sakes and Dr. Nathan Schwartz will present "Keeping Your Insides Healthy" at 6:30 p.m., in conjunction with the "Don't Ignore It, Don't Forget It" lecture series hosted by Beth Sholom Congregation at 8231 Old York Rd., Elkins Park. Call 215-887-1342.

Stiffel Friends
The Henny Poses Friendship Club of the JCC Stiffel Senior Center will host a 1 p.m. concert by the New Horizons Glee Club at 604 Porter St., Philadelphia. Call 215-468-3500.

Support Group
The Samost Jewish Family and Children's Service will sponsor a six-week support group for individuals recently separated or divorced at 7 p.m., at 702 Birchfield Drive, Mount Laurel, N.J. To register, call 856-778-7775.

At Your Leisure
The Leisure Club will host a kosher dairy bag lunch at Congregation Brothers of Israel, 530 Washington Crossing Rd., Newtown. Coffee and cake will be provided. Call 215-579-2200.

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

WEDNESDAY, MAY 13

Yiddish Culture
The Yiddish Cultural Group will meet at 12:30 p.m., at Melrose B'nai Israel Emanu-El, 133 W. Cheltenham Ave., Cheltenham. Call 215-635-1505.

Closing Event
The Men's Club of Adath Israel will close the season with the Seymour Barlas Memorial Steak Dinner, featuring former Phillies pitcher Mitch "The Wild Thing," at 6:30 p.m., at 250 N. Highland Ave., Merion Station. For more info, visit: www.adathisrael.org.

Parenting Seminar
The Abrams Hebrew Academy will continue its free parenting seminar exploring information and techniques that help you parent with confidence at 9:30 a.m., at 31 W. College Ave., Yardley. For more information, call 215-493-1800.

Lunch 'n' Learn
The Adath Israel Center City Lunch 'n' Learn, to be led by Rabbi Steven Wernick, is set for 12:30 p.m., at the offices of Reed Smith, LLP, at 1650 Market St., Philadelphia. Bring a dairy lunch; beverages will be provided. This year's topic is "Walking With Justice: Jewish Perspectives of Social Justice." Call 610-934-1919.

Seniors to Meet
The Senior Adult Clubs of Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel and Congregation Adath Jeshurun will welcome pianist Rene Stein for a musical presentation at 12:30 p.m. at 8339 Old York Rd., Elkins Park. To join, call 215-654-9905.

Kosher Café East
The Jewish Family and Children's Service of Greater Mercer County will present this months' Kosher Café East program at 12:30 p.m., at Beth El Synagogue, 50 Maple Stream Rd., East Windsor, N.J. Brian Chartock, executive director of Congregation Beth Chaim, will lead an exploration of the work of Maimonides. A hot kosher meal will be served. RSVP to 609-987-8100.

The Art of Commentary
Professor Howard I. Bogot will open a new seminar studying Rashi at 10 a.m., at Old York Road Temple-Beth Am, 971 Old York Rd., Abington. Call 215-886-8000.

Songs of Second World War
Industrial psychologist Norman Olson will present a 2:30 p.m. lecture on the music of World War II at Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel, 8339 Old York Rd., Elkins Park. Call 215-887-8700.

THURSDAY, MAY 14

Dinner & Fashion Show
Join the Sisterhood of Congregations Ner Zedek for a fashion show and dinner at 7520 Bustleton Ave., Philadelphia. RSVP to 215-464-0157.

Kinneret Excavations
The Judaic Studies Program of Drexel University will present Martti Nissinen, professor of Old Testament studies at the University of Helsinki and member of the Institute for Advanced Study at Princeton, for a 7 p.m. lecture titled "A City by the Sea of Galilee, 1000 BCE: Excavations at Kinneret" at the Stern Judaic Studies Seminar Room, 302 Hagerty Library, 33rd and Market Sts., Philadelphia. Call 215-895-6388.

Cook for a Friend
Join a dedicated crew in making meals for needy Jewish seniors at 9 a.m., at Beth Sholom Congregation, 8231 Old York Rd., Elkins Park. Call 215-887-1342.

A Glezele Tey
Rakhmiel Peltz, director of Judaic studies at Drexel University, will lead this monthly get-together for Yiddish speakers at 12:45 p.m., at the JCC Stiffel Senior Center, 604 Porter St., Philadelphia. Call 215-468-3500.

Support Group
The Keystone Hospice Bereavement Group will host a support group for widows, widowers and those who have lost life partners at 7 p.m. For location, call 215-836-2440.

Healing Service
Congregation Adath Jeshurun invites the community to a "Count Your Days" healing service at 8 p.m., at 7763 Old York Rd., Elkins Park. Call 215-635-6611.

Civil War Re-Enactment
Civil war historians and re-enactors will present "Jews in the Civil War," including the lives of two Philadelphians -- Capt. Meyer Asch and Rebecca Moss -- at 11:30 a.m., at Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel, 8339 Old York Rd., Elkins Park. Call 215-887-8700.

Art Exhibit
Local artist and Kol Ami nursery-school parent Heather Reeves will display her work in the gallery lobby during the month of May at Congregation Kol Ami, 8201 High School Rd., Elkins Park. An open house is set from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Call 215-635-3110.

Men's Health Series
The Men's Club of Temple Beth Sholom will host a health series for men opening tonight at 7:15 p.m., at 1901 Kresson Rd., Cherry Hill, N.J. A second session is set for Sunday, at 9 a.m. Call 856-427-0872.

The 'Titanic'
Joseph Edgette will speak on "The Titanic's Philadelphia Connection" at a 7:30 p.m. meeting of the Hilltoppers, a senior citizens group, at Temple Sholom, 55 N. Church St., Broomall. Call 610-356-5165.

Mah-Jongg Tournament
Temple Beth Sholom invites the community to a mini mah-jongg tournament at 1901 Kresson Rd., Cherry Hill, N.J. Call 856-424-8698.

FRIDAY, MAY 15

Pink Shabbat
The Sisterhood of Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel will honor breast-cancer survivors, their caregivers and the memory of those lost at a Pink Shabbat service at 8 p.m., at 8339 Old York Rd., Elkins Park. Surgeon Kathleen Reilly and nurse practitioner Robin Bankhead will speak. Call 215-887-8700.

Synaplex Shabbat
Society Hill Synagogue will host David Jacobson, professor of Judaic studies and director of the program in Judaic studies at Brown University, and Adina Newberg, director of the modern Hebrew-language program at the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College, as the speakers at the SHS Spring Synaplex Shabbat scheduled at 418 Spruce St., Philadelphia. The theme: "New Spiritual Directions in Our Ancient Land." The weekend will open with a Shabbat dinner at 6:30 p.m., followed by services at 7:30 p.m., where Newberg will discuss the movement among secular Israelis toward a deeper connection with Judaism and a sense of community. The program is funded in part by the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia and the Jay R. Baer Fund. Call 215-922-6590.

Family Shabbat
Temple Beth Sholom will host a young members family Shabbat service and dinner at 6 p.m., at 1901 Kresson Rd., Cherry Hill, N.J. Call 856-424-6108.

Scholar to Speak
Temple Beth Hillel/Beth El invites the community to hear Donniel Hartman, co-director of the Shalom Hartman Institute of Jerusalem, speak at 8 p.m. Shabbat services at 1001 Remington Rd., Wynnewood. Call 610-649-5300.

Celebrating Israel
Congregation Or Ami will celebrate Israel's birthday with a 6 p.m. dinner followed by 6:45 p.m. services at 708 Ridge Ave., Lafayette Hill. Join the synagogue in assisting "Lego Man" build Jerusalem from 50,000 Legos. Call 610-828-9066.

Tot Shabbat & Dinner
Welcome Shabbat with the Germantown Jewish Centre at a celebration geared toward infants, toddlers, preschoolers and their families at 6 p.m., at 400 W. Ellet St., Philadelphia. A potluck Shabbat dinner will follow the service. Each family is asked to bring a pareve or dairy dish, or a donation for pizza. RSVP to 215-844-1507, Ext. 19.

Joint Service
The Men's Club and Sisterhood of Congregation Beth El-Ner Tamid will host 7:30 p.m. Shabbat services honoring Harold and Charlotte Sampson at 715 Paxon Hollow Rd., Broomall. Call 610-356-8700.

Honoring the Educators
Temple Judea of Bucks County will honor its religious school teachers and aides at 7 p.m. Shabbat services at 300 Swamp Rd., Doylestown. Call 215-348-5022.

Family Services
Children in kindergarten through second grade are invited to family services at 6:30 p.m., at Congregation Kol Ami, 8201 High School Rd., Elkins Park. Call 215-635-3110.

Family Services & Dinner
Temple Beth Sholom will host a Young Members Family Shabbat service and dinner at 6 p.m., at 1901 Kresson Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ. RSVP to 856-424-6108.

Singles Service
Congregation Beth El will host an 8 p.m. Singles Shabbat service at 8000 Main St., Voorhees, N.J. An Oneg will follow. Call 856-662-7916.

SATURDAY, MAY 16

Mazel Tots
Bring toddlers to "Mazel Tots" services at Tifereth Israel of Lower Bucks County, 2909 Bristol Rd., Bensalem. The 11 a.m. service includes "The Toda Corner," a puppet theater with Marsha Parsha and Rabbi Rocky, a Torah parade and storytime. Call 215-752-3468.

Lunch & Discussion
Rabbi Vivie Mayer will present a 9:30 a.m. talk on "Through the Valley of the Shadow of Death and Back" at Congregation Adath Jeshurun, 7763 Old York Rd., Elkins Park. To make lunch reservations, call 215-635-6611.

Teen Shabbat Service
Join the Temple Beth Sholom USY for a teen Shabbat service at 10:30 a.m., at 1901 Kresson Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ. For info, e-mail: mkanoff@tbsonline.org

SUNDAY, MAY 17

It's a Trike-Athon!
Load up the tricycles and bring the strollers, wagons and/or other kiddie vehicles to the community trike-a-thon hosted by the Congregation Adath Jeshurun Preschool and Infant Center, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 7763 Old York Rd., Elkins Park. Each family will receive supplies to decorate their vehicles. Snacks, raffles and face painting will be part of the fun. Proceeds will help build "Sara's Castle," in memory of Sara Burke. For more information, call 215-635-6611.

Safam in Concert
Enjoy the music of Safam at a 7 p.m. concert presented by the Sisterhood of Congregation Beth Shalom at 1800 Baynard Blvd., Wilmington, Del. To purchase tickets, visit: www. 222safamatcbs.com.

Wine-Tasting Event
The Marlyn Fein Chapter of the Fox Chase Cancer Center will host a wine-tasting event from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the Rose Bank Winery, 258 Durham Rd., Newtown. Proceeds will benefit the center. Call 215-741-1043.

Broadway Review
Congregation Tiferes B'nai Israel will present a review featuring favorite Broadway show tunes to raise money for the synagogue and the Bucks County Friends of AFMDA at 2478 Street Rd., Warrington. The 5 p.m. concert will be preceded by refreshments at 4 p.m. For tickets, call 215-343-0155.

Baseball Doubleheader
The Jewish Social Policy Action Network and the Men's Club of Temple Emanuel will host Howard Megdal, sports columnist for The New York Observer, and Robert Wechsler, sports editor at The Express-Times of Easton, at Springdale and Kresson Rds., Cherry Hill, N.J. Following a brunch, the authors will participate in a question-and-answer session, followed by a book-signing. Call 215-635-2554.

Roots & Branches
The Delaware County/Main Line Affiliate of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Philadelphia will meet at 1:30 p.m. at Martins Run Life Care Community, 11 Martins Run, Media. The speaker, Shelda Sandler, a member of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Philadelphia, will discuss "Tracing Four Branches of the Aptowitzer Family: Where Do We Go When We Hit the Proverbial Brick Wall?" Call 610-544-6877.

'How Much Change?'
Join the Pennsylvania/South New Jersey Region of the Republican Jewish Coalition for a 10 a.m. brunch featuring guest speaker Richard Baehr, chief political correspondent of AmericanThinker.com, at the Courtyard Marriott, 651 Fountain Rd., Plymouth Meeting. Baehr's topic: "How Much Change Will Obama Bring?" RSVP to 610-667-1263.

Family Day & BBQ
Join the Blue Bell families of Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel for a day of games and a barbecue dinner, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., at Wentz Run Park in Blue Bell. RSVP to 215-887-8700.

Picnic in the Park
Temple Judea of Bucks County will host its congregational picnic, marking the end of the school year, from noon to 2 p.m., at Peace Valley Park. Call 215-348-5022.

'Signatures of the Soul'
Join the Old City Jewish Art Center for a "Meet the Artist" reception from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at 119 N. Third St., Philadelphia. The exhibit:"Signatures of the Soul," featuring the work of Elsa Wachs. Call 215-923-1222.

Family Bingo
Tzedek v'Shalom will host a Family Bingo Night from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Yardley Community Center, 64 S. Main St., Yardley. Admission includes dinner and one bingo card. To save a seat, call 215-321-4411.

'Beauty and the Beast'
The Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy will present "Beauty and the Beast," at 7:30 p.m., at St. Joseph University's Bluett Theater, 56th St. and Overbrook Ave., Philadelphia. It will be presented through Wednesday, May 20. For information, visit: www.jbha.org.

Editor to Speak
Lisa Hostein, executive editor of the Jewish Exponent, will speak at the closing meeting of the Sisterhood of Congregation B'nai Jacob at Starr and Manavon Sts., Phoenixville. For time, call 610-783-1145.

Upcoming Events

Torah Fund Dinner
Ruth Goldstein will be honored as a "Woman of Achievement" at the JTS Torah Fund dinner hosted by Melrose B'nai Israel Emanu-El on Tuesday, May 19, at 133 W. Cheltenham Ave., Cheltenham. RSVP to 215-635-1505.

Celebrating 30 Years
The Greater Philadelphia Section of the National Council of Jewish Women will celebrate its 30th anniversary at a luncheon on Tuesday, May 19, at the Philmont Country Club in Huntingdon Valley. Jane Eisner, editor of the Forward, will be the guest speaker. Call 215-245-1309.

Yiddish Concert
The Yiddish Culture Festival 2009 at Haverford College will present a free Yiddish concert, featuring songs by Montreal composer David Botwinik, on Wednesday, May 20, at 7:30 p.m., at 370 Lancaster Ave., Haverford. Call 610-896-1000.

Theater Outing
The Sisterhood of Congregations of Shaare Shamayim will host a theater outing to see "Billy Elliot" on Wednesday, May 20, in New York City. For tickets, call 215-673-5012.

Discovery Seminar
The Discovery Seminar -- a multimedia presentation combining psychology, philosophy, history and computer science -- will be hosted by the Torah Center of Bucks County, on Wednesday, May 20, from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., at the Council Rock Senior Center, 165 Township Rd., Richboro. To register, call 718-305-5193 or e-mail: akrainess@aish.com.

'A Hero in Heaven'
The Philadelphia Region of Volunteers for Israel will host a 7 p.m. meeting featuring the film "A Hero in Heaven" -- written, produced and directed by Sally Mitlas -- on Wednesday, May 20, at the Klein Center, Red Lion Rd. and Jamison Ave., Philadelphia. Call 610-617-4048.

Breast Health
The Sisterhood of Har Zion Temple and the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Philadelphia will present a panel of doctors and experts to inspire, uplift and empower women about the latest developments in breast health on Wednesday, May 20, at an 11 a.m. closing luncheon at 1500 Hagys Ford Rd., Penn Valley. For ticket information, visit: harziontemple.org.