Calendar

FRIDAY, NOV. 6

Tiny Treasures
Mothers of all ages and children up to the age of 3 are invited to attend "Shabbat Sheli: Mommy & Me," a project of the Chabad Lubavitch of Chester County. Classes, scheduled on Fridays, open at 9:30 a.m., at 946 N. Valley Forge Rd., Devon. To register, call 610-971-9977 or e-mail: Tickey@JewishChesterCounty.com.

Information Session
Blondell Reynolds Brown and Bravo Health will sponsor an information session with representatives from the city, as well as nongovernmental agencies, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the JCC Stiffel Senior Center, 604 Porter St., Philadelphia. Call 215-468-3500.

Mystical Shabbat
Congregation Adath Jeshurun will host a Shabbat weekend of Jewish mystical thought and Hebrew, featuring Rabbi Andrew Hahn, Kirtan Rabbi, at 7763 Old York Rd., Elkins Park. For a complete weekend schedule, call 215-635-6611.

Carlebach Shabbat
Join Germantown Jewish Centre for a spirit-filled service, followed by a pareve/dairy potluck dinner, at 6:30 p.m., at 400 W. Ellet St., Philadelphia. RSVP to 215-844-1507, Ext. 19.

Kabbalat Shabbat
Join Shir Ami-Bucks County Jewish Congregation in a Kabbalat Shabbat celebration featuring story and song at 7:30 p.m., at 101 Richboro Rd., Newtown. Call 215 968 3400.

Old York Road Temple-Beth Am will welcome Shabbat with a Kabbalat service at 6 p.m., at 971 Old York Rd., Abington. Call 215-886-8000.

Family Shabbat Programs
Temple Emanuel invites the community to a 7:30 p.m. family Shabbat service at 1101 Springdale Rd., Cherry Hill, N.J. A Tot Shabbat for children ages 5 and under is set for 7 p.m. Call 856-489-0029.

Temple Brith Achim will host its monthly family Shabbat service at 7:30 p.m., at 481 S. Gulph Rd., King of Prussia. Call 610-337-2222.

Families are invited to celebrate Shabbat with Beth Sholom Congregation at 8231 Old York Rd., Elkins Park. The evening, opening at 5:45 p.m., will include hors d'oeuvres, dinner, services and a Shabbat cafe. This month's "Family Shabbat Experience" is hosted by the eighth-grade parents and the Sisterhood. Call 215-887-1342.

Temple Judea of Bucks County will host a Tot Shabbat for families with young children at 6:30 p.m., at 300 E. Swamp Rd., Doylestown. Shabbat services will follow at 7:30 p.m. Call 215-348-5022.

Congregation Beth Am Israel invites young families to a musical service at 5:30 p.m., at 1301 Hagys Ford Rd., Penn Valley. RSVP to 610-667-1651.

Crazy-Hat Shabbat
Join Tiferet Bet Israel for the "Crazy Hat" edition of its first Friday Family Shabbat at 6 p.m., at 1920 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell. Enjoy trivia games, prizes and raffles, all as part of this family-oriented service. Don't forget to bring your crazy hat! Call 610-275-8797, Ext. 144.

Exhibition on Persecution
The William Way Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Community Center is hosting a traveling exhibit titled "Nazi Persecution of Homosexuals: 1933-1945" at 1315 Spruce St., Philadelphia. The exhibit is circulated by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. The exhibit will be on view in the Mark Segal Ballroom through Dec. 4. Exhibition hours: Monday through Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. To schedule visits and private viewings, call 215-732-2220 or visit: firstrep@waygay.org.

'Crown Heights' Exhibit
The Old City Jewish Arts Center, a project of Jewish Heritage Programs, will open "Closed on Saturdays," a photographic exploration of Crown Heights in 1974 by Sharon J. Wohlmuth, at 5 p.m., at 119 N. 3rd St., Philadelphia. Also showing is Janet Swartz of JBird Jewelry, displaying her custom jewelry designs. The exhibit will run through Nov. 25. Gallery hours are: Tuesday through Thursday, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Call 215-923-1222 or visit: www.ocjac.org.

SATURDAY, NOV. 7

Casino Night
Congregation Tifereth Israel of Bucks County invites the community to enjoy poker, blackjack, roulette and more at a Casino Night at 8 p.m., at 2909 Bristol Rd., Bensalem. RSVP to 215-750-7832.

Celebrating the Future
Congregation Tiferes B'nai Israel will host a 7:30 p.m. evening service rededicating its newly remodeled sanctuary -- including many old artifacts of the recently closed Adath Shalom synagogue of South Philadelphia -- at 2478 Street Rd., Warrington. The service will be followed by klezmer music and dessert. Call 215-343-0155.

Carlebach in Concert
Neshama Carlebach will appear in concert at 8 p.m., at Har Zion Temple, 1500 Hagys Ford Rd., Penn Valley. She will perform with the Green Pastures Baptist Church Choir. For tickets, call 610-667-5000 (www.NeshamaSingsPhilly.com).

SIMCHA Program
Join the SIMCHA (Special Individuals Meeting Challenges with Heartwarming Activities) Group at Shir Ami-Bucks County Jewish Congregation for an early dinner at 101 Richboro Rd., Newtown. RSVP to 215-968-3400.

Service of the Heart
Germantown Jewish Centre will host a wordless service of nigunim (traditional tunes without words) and silence at 10 a.m., at 400 W. Ellet St., Philadelphia. RSVP to 215- 844-1507, Ext. 19.

Tot Shabbat
Bring your children and share the beauty of Shabbat at 10:45 a.m., at Beth Sholom Congregation, 8231 Old York Rd., Elkins Park. Call 215-887-1342.

'Reel' Nights
The Adult Education Committee of Temple Brith Achim will open its "Reel Nights" series with the film "Defiance" at 7 p.m., at 481 S. Gulph Rd., King of Prussia. Call 610-337-2222.

Havdalah Film Cafe
Adath Israel invites the community to join them for Havdalah, dinner and two movies --"The Final Victory: The Story of Dr. Felix Sandman" and "More Than Broken Glass: Memories of Kristallnacht" -- at 250 N. Highland Ave., Merion Station. Dinner begins at 5:45 p.m.; the movies start at 7 p.m. Call 610-934-1919.

Jewish Film Festival
The Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival will continue with the 8 p.m. screening of "Fugitive Pieces," at the Gershman Y, Broad and Pine Sts., Philadelphia. For tickets, call 215-545-5500 or visit: www.pjff.org.

Gift Auction & Raffle
Hundreds of items will be auctioned off at the annual Gift Auction and Raffle sponsored by Temple Shalom at 2901 Edgely Rd., Levittown. Doors open at 6 p.m. Call 215-945-4154.

New-Member Services
Congregation Ohev Shalom will host 9 a.m. services welcoming prospective members at 2 Chester Rd., Wallingford. The service will be followed by a "Taste of Shabbat" at noon. Call 610-874-1465.

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.

SUNDAY, NOV. 8

Antique Appraisal Fair
Specialists from Freeman's auction house will appraise family heirlooms, attic discoveries and yard-sale bargains, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Klein JCC, Red Lion Rd. and Jamison Ave., Philadelphia. The event is being hosted by the Retired & Senior Volunteer Program. Call 267-345-7787.

Author Lecture Series
Bruce Feiler, author of Abraham, Walking the Bible, Where God Was Born and his newest book, America's Prophet: Moses and the American Story, will open a lecture series on the topic "Can the Religions of the World Get Along?" at Beth Israel Congregation, 385 Pottstown Pike, Eagle. For tickets, call 610-458-8550.

Diversity of Visual Arts
Explore the diversity of visual arts in the Philadelphia community at a 1 p.m. program presented by the Philadelphia Museum of Jewish Art at Congregation Rodeph Shalom, 615 N. Broad St., Philadelphia. Holly Lentz Kleeman, president of the Center for Emerging Visual Artists in Philadelphia, will be guest speaker. Call 215-627-6747.

Nosh & Drash
Enjoy a bagel while participating in a discussion with the Brotherhood of Old York Road Temple-Beth Am at 9:30 a.m., at 971 Old York Rd., Abington. Call 215-886-8000.

Prison Tour
The Sisterhood of Congregation Adath Jeshurun invites you to join them on a 10:30 a.m. tour of the Eastern State Penitentiary, featuring the newly restored synagogue. For tour and bus info, call 215-635-6611.

Temple Tots
Celebrate the Jewish holidays with local toddlers and their parents during "Temple Tots" at Temple Brith Achim, 481 S. Gulph Rd., King of Prussia. The program, set for 11 a.m., will feature games, songs, stories and crafts. Call 610-337-2820.

Book Fair
Adath Israel will sponsor a book fair today through Wednesday, at 250 N. Highland Ave., Merion Station. For times, call 610-934-1919.

Info on New Shul
Temple Judea of Bucks County will host an informational meeting on the planned new synagogue on Rogers Road at 9:30 a.m., at 300 Swamp Rd., Doylestown. Call 215-348-5022.

Vintage Jewelry Sale
The Sisterhood of Old York Road Temple-Beth Am will host its biannual vintage jewelry and accessory sale, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at 971 Old York Rd., Abington. Bring this page with you and receive a free gift! Call 215-886-8000.

Rummage Sale
Congregation Ohev Shalom will sponsor a rummage sale from 9 a.m. to noon at 2 Chester Rd., Wallingford. For more information, call 610-874-1465.

Chanukah Bazaar
Jewelry, Israeli items, gifts, food and more will be on sale at the Politz Hebrew Academy Chanukah bazaar, at 9225 Old Bustleton Ave., Philadelphia. Hours are from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Call 215-725-8844.

Museum Outing
Join the Mosaic Outdoor Club of Philadelphia for a tour of the Michener Museum in Doylestown. The group will carpool at 11 a.m., from Tiffany's Diner, Roosevelt Blvd. and Welsh Rd., Philadelphia. Advance timed tickets, available at www.michenermuseum.org, are recommended if you wish to see the Jim Henson Muppets exhibit. Purchase your ticket for a time between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Lunch at the Bonefish Grill is planned. For more information, call 215-673-9605.

Soprano in Concert
The South Jersey Jewish Singles (ages 60-plus) will host an outing to hear soprano Sungi Ki in a 2 p.m. concert at the Mount Laurel Library, 100 Walt Whitman Ave., Mount Laurel, N.J. Call 856-234-7319.

Honoring the Veterans
The Mikveh Israel Association will welcome guest speaker Marty Yaffee for a service honoring veterans at Congregation Mikveh Israel, 44 N. Fourth St., Philadelphia. Yaffee will speak about his experiences serving in the Pacific battle of Okinawa during World War II. The Junior ROTC Honor Guard from Frankford High School will also be present. The service will be preceded by a buffet breakfast at 9:30 a.m. RSVP to 215-922-5446.

Jewish Film Festival
The Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival will continue with the screening of three films. "William Kuntsler: Disturbing the Universe" will be previewed at 3:30 p.m., at the Painted Bride, 230 Vine St., Philadelphia. "Being Jewish in France" is scheduled at 1 p.m., at the Gershman Y, Broad and Pine Sts., Philadelphia, followed by "The Wave" at 7 p.m. Call 215-545-5500 or visit: www.pjff.org.

Brunch Program
Shir Ami-Bucks County Jewish Congregation will welcome Dr. R. Barbara Gitenstein, the first woman president of the College of New Jersey, to a 10:30 a.m. brunch at 101 Richboro Rd., Newtown. RSVP to 215-968-3400.

'The Age of Obama'
Steve Masters, attorney and national president of the Israeli-Palestinian Peace Organization, will discuss "Israeli Peace Options in the Age of Obama" at a 2 p.m. meeting of the Sholom Aleichem Club at the Bala Cynwyd Library, North Highland Ave. and Old Lancaster Rd., Bala Cynwyd. Call 215-233-2668.

MONDAY, NOV. 9

Info on Adoption
The OpenArms Adoption Network will host a free informational meeting on domestic infant adoption at 6:30 p.m., at the Lovett Library, 6945 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia. To register, call 267-256-2053 or e-mail: info@OpenArmsAdoption.net.

Roots & Branches
The Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Philadelphia will welcome author and artist Jill Culinar for a talk titled "Finding Home: In the Footsteps of the Jewish Fusgeyers" ("Fusgeyers" were Jews who fled persecution in Romania in the early 1900s to find refuge, eventually, in the New World) at Reform Congregation Keneseth, Israel, 8339 Old York Rd., Elkins Park. For time, call 215-338-7920.

Exploring the Koran
Rabia Terri Harris, a student and practitioner of Islam for more than 30 years, will lead a four-session course on "Exploring the Koran" at Congregation Kol Ami, 8201 High School Rd., Elkins Park. The class will open at 7:30 p.m. To register, call 215-635-3110.

Learn to Tango
Learn the basics of how to do the tango at a one-night introductory class led by the new Philadelphia Tango School from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the Gershman Y, Broad and Pine Sts., Philadelphia. To register, call 215-545-4400.

One Book ...
The Robyn Orodenker Book Club of the Sisterhood of Congregation Adath Jeshurun will review Dara Horn's All Other Nights at 8 p.m., at 7763 Old York Rd., Elkins Park. Call 215-635-6611.

TUESDAY, NOV. 10

Jewish Education
The Henrietta Szold Group of Hadassah invites the community to a 9:45 a.m. meeting featuring Bruce Shamm, who will discuss Jewish education for youngsters with special needs, at Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel, 8339 Old York Rd., Elkins Park. A used-book sale is scheduled before lunch, followed by a study-group meeting. Call 267-419-8525.

Pointing Out Prayer
Rabbi Rav Soloff will speak about prayer as part of a GPS -- God Positioning System -- at 7 p.m., at Temple Judea of Bucks County, 300 Swamp Rd., Doylestown. Call 215-348-5022.

Adoption Forum
The OpenArms Adoption Network will present "Coffee Talk: A Supportive Forum for Adoptive Parents" at 6:30 p.m., at the Treehouse Coffee Shop in Audubon, N.J. Call 856-701-1563 or e-mail: MLemasney@ OpenArmsAdoption.net.

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

Jewish Film Festival
The Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival will continue with the 7 p.m. screening of "Nuremberg: the Nazis Face Their Crimes," at the International House, 3701 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. For tickets, call the Gershman Y at 215-545-5500 or visit: www.pjff.org.

Stiffel Friends
DJ and karaoke entertainer Nick's Extreme will perform at a 1 p.m. meeting of the Henny Poses Friendship Club at the JCC Stiffel Senior Center, 604 Porter St., Philadelphia. Call 215-468-3500.

Musical Program
HAZAK (ages 55-plus) of Adath Israel will host a musical program featuring Burton Young at 1 p.m., at 250 N. Highland Ave., Merion Station. Call 610-934-1919.

Hadassah Meeting
Newtown Hadassah will welcome Libby Zal, a board member of the Holocaust Awareness Museum in Philadelphia, to a noontime meeting at Shir Ami-Bucks County Jewish Congregation, 101 Richboro Rd., Newtown. Zal will discuss her travels in Europe, and finding Jewish sites where her late husband, a Holocaust survivor, had lived. Call 215-579-7117.

Giant Rummage Sale
Come rummage through a collection of clothing, boutique items, collectibles, books and toys, and see what you can find from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Main Line Reform Temple, Beth Elohim, 410 Montgomery Ave., Wynnewood. Call 610-649-7800.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 11

Kristallnacht Remembered
Joerg Fiebelkorn, a retired German police officer who helped uncover the story of German officer and hero Karl Plagge, will be speak at a Kristallnacht commemoration hosted by Germantown Jewish Centre at 7 p.m., at 400 W. Ellet St., Philadelphia. Plagge helped save Jews in the labor camp he directed. RSVP to 215-844-1507, Ext. 19.

Kosher Cafe
The Jewish Family and Children's Service of Greater Mercer County will present Kosher Cafe East at 12:30 p.m., at Beth El Synagogue, 50 Maple Stream Rd., East Windsor, N.J. Ralph Copleman, executive director of Sustainable Lawrence in Lawrence Township, will discuss living "greener." A hot kosher lunch will be served. RSVP to 609-987-8100.

Bereavement Support
The Jewish Family and Children's Service will sponsor a six-session bereavement support group for those who have lost a spouse or partner, at the Imperial Towers 123, 3801 Conshohocken Ave., Philadelphia. The first session opens at 7 p.m. To register, call 267-256-2293.

Blood Drive
Congregation Tifereth Israel of Lower Bucks County will host a Red Cross blood drive in memory of Irv Brodie, from 1:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at 2909 Bristol Rd., Bensalem. To schedule an appointment, call 215-752-3468 or visit: www.pleasegiveblood.org/donate.

Thanking the Veterans
Temple Beth Hillel/Beth El will honor the community's veterans at 8 p.m., at 1001 Remington Rd., Wynnewood. Congregant Dr. Joshua Lipschitz, a member of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, will discuss time serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. Call 610-649-5300.

Subject: Archaeology
Congregant Barry Stein will speak on his archaeological experiences in a talk titled "From Beit Shean to the City of David" at 10 a.m., at Old York Road Temple-Beth Am, 971 Old York Rd., Abington. Call 215-886-8000.

Seniors to Meet
The Senior Adult Clubs of Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel and Congregation Adath Jeshurun will welcome Dr. Lillian Friedman for a talk on "Your Eye Health" at 12:30 p.m., at 8339 Old York Rd., Elkins Park. Call 215-635-6611.

Jewish Film Festival
The Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival will continue with the 7 p.m. screening of "Srugim," at the Gershman Y, Broad and Pine Sts., Philadelphia. For tickets, call 215-545-5500 or visit: www.pjff.org.

THURSDAY, NOV. 12

'Mackerel at Midnight'
Jewish Exponent food writer Ethel Hofman will discuss her book Mackerel at Midnight: Growing Up Jewish on a Remote Scottish Island at a program hosted by the Cultural Council 60-plus Group at Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel, 8339 Old York Rd., Elkins Park. A buffet lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m., followed by the program. RSVP to 215-887-8700.

Spies in the Bible
Rabbi Daniel Aronson, director of congregational learning at Ohev Shalom of Bucks County, will continue his discussion on spy stories from the Torah and today at 7:30 p.m., at 944 Second Street Pike, Richboro. This session will focus on modern espionage involving Jews and Israel. Call 215-322-9597, Ext. 15.

Membership Dinner
The Sisterhood and Mens' Club of Congregations of Ner Zedek will host their 6 p.m. paid-up membership dinner at 7520 Bustleton Ave., Philadelphia. RSVP to 215-728-1155.

Drugs & Pregnancy
The Life-Long Learning Institute of the OpenArms Adoption Network will present "The Effects of Substance Abuse During Pregnancy: From a Physician's Perspective" at 6 p.m., at the Jewish Community Services Building, 2100 Arch St., Philadelphia. Register by calling 267-256-2053 or e-mail: info@OpenArms Adoption.net.

Info on Adoption
The OpenArms Adoption Network will host a free informational meeting on domestic infant adoption at 6:30 p.m., at the Katz JCC, 1301 Springdale Rd., Cherry Hill, N.J. To register, call 267-256-2053 or e-mail: info@OpenArmsAdoption.net.

Pajama Rama
Children are invited to put on their pajamas, bring their stuffed animals and join the Kehillah of Old York Road for bedtime stories, kosher cookies and milk at 5:30 p.m., at the Barnes & Noble bookstore, 835 Old York Rd., Jenkintown. Call 215-884-3944 or e-mail: lbalaban@jfgp.org.

Jewish Film Festival
The Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival will continue with the 7 p.m. screening of "$9.99," at the Bryn Mawr Film Institute, 824 W. Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr. For tickets, call the Gershman Y at 215-545-5500 or visit: www.pjff.org.

'Those Were The Days'
The JCC Stiffel Senior Center will continue its monthly talk series "Those Were the Days," presented by the National Museum of American Jewish History, at 1 p.m., at 604 Porter St., Philadelphia. Museum docent Thelma Konowitch will speak about Bella Abzug. Call 215-468-3500.

Cook for a Friend
Help prepare meals for needy seniors at 11 a.m. with the Cook for a Friend Group of Beth Sholom Congregation at 8231 Old York Rd., Elkins Park. Call 215-887-1342.

'Pursuit of Happiness'
The Jewish Family and Children's Service of Greater Philadelphia will host its 26th annual "Pursuit of Happiness" benefit -- themed "A Celebration of Life" -- from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, 128 N. Broad St., Philadelphia. Honorees include Douglas F. Schleicher, and Ed Brown and Susan Garber. For tickets, call 267-256-2108 or e-mail: DBoyer@ jfcsphilly.org.

'A History of Humor'
Sara Felder will speak on "From Fanny Brice to Woody Allen to You: A Short History of Jewish Humor" at a noontime luncheon at the Gershman Y, Broad and Pine Sts., Philadelphia. For tickets, call 215-545-5500 or visit: www.GershmanY.org.

Appreciation Dinner
The Men's Club of Melrose B'nai Israel Emanu-El will host a membership appreciation dinner and program at 6:30 p.m., at 133 W. Cheltenham Ave., Cheltenham. Philadelphia City Controller Alan Butkowitz will be guest speaker. RSVP to 215-635-1505.

Critical Issues
The American Jewish Committee will continue its Critical Issues Series with Jonathan Levine, AJC assistant national executive director, in a talk titled "Our World in Crisis: Israel Under Assault, Advocacy, Diplomacy and Why Philadelphia Matters." The lecture is set to begin at 6 p.m., at the Marvin Comisky Conference Center-Blank Rome LLP, One Logan Square, 130 N. 18th St., Philadelphia. The program is free and includes a light reception. RSVP to 215-665-2300 or e-mail: karpr@ajc.org.

Memorial Lecture
Rabbi Philip Warmflash will deliver the Deena Grossmann Memorial Education Lecture titled "Finding God in Our Classrooms" at Gratz College, 7605 Old York Rd., Melrose Park. The 7:30 p.m. lecture is co-sponsored by ACAJE/JOP. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP to 215-635-7300, Ext. 154, or e-mail: mblechman @gratz.edu.

Poetry Reading
The Jewish Studies Program at the University of Pennsylvania will present a multi-lingual group poetry reading from Margorie Agosin's anthology A Sea of Voices: Women Poets in Israel at 5 p.m., at Kelly Writers House, 3805 Locust Walk, Philadelphia. Kathryn Hellerstein will serve as moderator. Call 215-898-6654.

FRIDAY, NOV. 13

'Rock Shabbat'
Join Congregation Or Ami for a 7:30 p.m. "Rock Shabbat" featuring congregants and friends at 708 Ridge Pike, Lafayette Hill. Call 610-828-9066.

Scholar in Residence
Shir Ami-Bucks County Jewish Congregation will welcome the Slomovitz scholar in residence, Rabbi Niles Goldstein, at 7:30 p.m. services at 101 Richboro Rd., Newtown. Rabbi Goldstein is the author of The Challenge of the Soul: A Guide for the Spiritual Warrior. For a complete weekend schedule, call 215-968-3400.

Holocaust Denial
In commemoration of the 71st anniversary of Kristallnacht, Deborah E. Lipstadt, professor of modern Jewish and Holocaust studies at Emory University, will address "Holocaust Denial: A New Form of Anti-Semitism" at 8 p.m. services at Congregation Rodeph Shalom, 615 N. Broad St., Philadelphia. Call 215-627-6747.

Family Shabbat Weekend
More than 50 synagogues throughout Greater Philadelphia will take part in the third annual Family Shabbat Weekend, hosted by InterFaithways. The weekend is open to interfaith couples and their families. For a complete listing of events and participating synagogues, call 215-207-0990 or see: www.interfaithways.org.

World Hunger Crisis
Ruth Messinger, president of the American Jewish World Service, will speak on the global hunger crisis at 7:30 p.m. Shabbat services at Old York Road Temple-Beth Am, 971 Old York Rd., Abington. The program begins at 7 p.m. Call 215-886-8000.

Student-Led Family Service
The bet and gimel classes of Beth Tikvah B'nai Jeshurun will lead 7:30 p.m. family Shabbat services at 1001 Paper Mill Rd., Erdenheim. An Oneg will follow the service. Call 215-836-5677.

SATURDAY, NOV. 14

Melaveh Malkah Concert
Escort the Shabbat Queen on her way out with the Sephardic and Mizrachi sounds of David's Harp at 7:30 p.m., at Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel, 300 S. 18th St., Philadelphia. Light refreshments will be served. For tickets, call 215-735-5148, Ext. 101.

Trivia Night
Teams will battle to prove who has the most trivial knowledge at a Trivia Night hosted by Congregation Or Ami at 708 Ridge Pike, Lafayette Hill. The evening will also include a casual dinner, beer and dessert. To attend, call 610-828-9066.

Jewish Film Festival
The Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival will continue with the 7 p.m. screening of "The Wedding Song ('Le Chant Des Mariées')," at the Gershman Y, Broad and Pine Sts., Philadelphia. Call 215-545-5500 or visit: www.pjff.org.

Melaveh Malkah
Aish Philadelphia will host a winter melaveh malkah for women focusing on "Building a World of Kindness" at 8 p.m., at 50 Montgomery Ave., Bala Cynwyd. To RSVP, call 610-668-9600 or visit: phila@aish.com.

Lunch & Learn
Rabbi Jeffery Schnitzer of Congregation Tifereth Israel of Lower Bucks County will lead a lunch-and-learn session, following 9:30 a.m. services, at 2909 Bristol Rd., Bensalem. The focus will be on Sara, wife of Abraham. RSVP to 215-752-3468.

SUNDAY, NOV. 15

Concert Celebration
Join Torah Academy for a 1 p.m. family concert featuring Lenny Solomon at 742 Argyle Rd.,Wynnewood. The concert is in celebration of the school's refurbished gym and new playground. For tickets, call 610-642-7870.

'L'Chaim Tovim'
Tikvah/AJMI will host its 18th anniversary luncheon "L'Chaim Tovim ... To a Good Life" at Temple Beth Hillel/ Beth El, 1001 Remington Rd., Wynnewood. The group will honor Dr. Aidan and Roberta Altenor with this year's Righteous Person Award. In addition, Robert Singer will receive the Larry Jay Marcus Memorial Award, and Dr. Jeffrey Shapiro will receive the Martin and Sylvia Solomon Award. A silent auction opens the program at noon. RSVP to 215-832-0671.

Chanukah Bazaars
Bring your friends and family to a holiday gift and craft bazaar at Adath Emanu-El, 205 Elbo Lane, Mount Laurel, N.J. Hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 856-608-1200.

Temple Sinai will host its annual Chanukah bazaar from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 1401 N. Limekiln Pike, Dresher. Jewelry, purses, clothing, cosmetics, toys, Judaica and artwork will be on hand. Call 215-643-6510.

A two-day Chanukah bazaar sponsored by Main Line Reform Temple, Beth Elohim will feature jewelry, accessories, candles, children's clothing, handbags, Judaica, gifts and more at 410 Montgomery Ave., Wynnewood. Hours: Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m; and Monday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 610-212-4359.

Tiferet Bet Israel will host its annual Chanukah shopping event at 1920 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more info, e-mail: citeich@aol.com.

String Quartet to Perform
HAZAK and Astral Artists will present the Biava String Quartet in a 7 p.m. concert at Temple Beth Sholom, 1901 Kresson Rd., Cherry Hill, N.J. Save a seat by calling 856-751-6663.

Grandparents' Circle
Rabbi Craig Axler of Congregation Beth Or will lead a free, five-session educational and support group for Jewish grandparents with interfaith adult children and grandchildren at 239 Welsh Rd., Maple Glen. The first session is set to begin at 10 a.m. To register, e-mail: caxler@bethor.org.

Winter Concert
Har Zion Temple will host the Lower Merion Symphony in a 3 p.m. concert at 1500 Hagys Ford Rd., Penn Valley. Call 215-473-9014.

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

Mitzvah Project
The Jewish Relief Agency is looking for volunteers of all ages to help pack and deliver nonperishable kosher food to low-income Jewish families. The group will meet at 10 a.m. at its warehouse, 10980 Dutton Rd., Philadelphia. Call 610-660-0190 to sign up.

Roots & Branches
Historian and author Wes Argo will discuss "The Joys and Rewards of Genealogical Research" at a 1:30 p.m. of the Delaware County/Main Line Affiliate of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Philadelphia at Martins Run Life Care Community, 11 Martins Run, Media. Call 610-544-6877.

Craft Show
The Women's Club of Germantown Jewish Centre will host a craft show from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 400 W. Ellet St., Philadelphia. A silent auction and a white elephant sale is also planned. Call 215-844-1507.

Inscribing a Legacy
Shir-Ami-Bucks County Jewish Congregation will kick off a new project titled "Inscribing Our Legacy" at 10 a.m., at 101 Richboro Rd., Newtown. All congregants will be invited to inscribe an item into a brand-new Torah being created for the shul. For more information, visit: www.inscribingourlegacy.org.

On Nature, Gender and Trees
Do men and women relate to nature differently? And if so, are there different aspects of God that are revealed by a "masculine" or a "feminine" view? Rabbi Margot Stein, a graduate of the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College and award-winning singer/songwriter, will speak on "The Tree of Life: Nature and Gender Symbolism in Jewish Tradition" at Main Line Reform Temple, Beth Elohim, 410 Montgomery Ave., Wynnewood. Come for coffee, bagels and camaraderie at 9 a.m. Call 610-649-7800.

Craft Marketplace
Temple Beth Sholom will host its annual craft marketplace, featuring jewelry, toys, personalized gifts, clothing, fashion, accessories and more, at 1901 Kresson Rd., Cherry Hill, N.J. The fair is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, e-mail: tbsmarket place2009@yahoo.com.

Upcoming Events

'One Book' ...
Rabbi Lance Sussman of Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel will review Dara Horn's book All Other Nights on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 1:30 p.m., at the Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Rd., Wynnewood. Call 610-896-7770, Ext. 192.

Bev Anderson will also talk about Dara Horn's book All Other Nights on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 1:15 p.m., meeting of the HAZAK group (ages 55-plus) at Temple Beth Sholom, 1901 Kresson Rd., Cherry Hill, N.J. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP to 856-751-6663.

And Rabbi Gregory Marx of Congregation Beth Or will discuss Dara Horn's book All Other Nights on Wednesday, Nov. 18, at noon, at 239 Welsh Rd., Maple Glen. Call 215-646-5806, Ext. 207.

Workin' '9 to 5'
See the hit musical "9 to 5" with the Sisterhood of Congregations of Ner Zedek on Wednesday, Nov. 18. For complete details, call 215-728-1155.