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FRIDAY, NOV. 20

Synaplex Shabbat
Celebrate Shabbat with a musical service, featuring accompaniment and original compositions by Cantor Shirona, at Kesher Israel Congregation, 1000 Pottstown Pike, West Chester. The evening will open with a buffet dinner and close with a dessert Oneg. RSVP to: shalom@kesher-israel.org.

Interfaith Support Service
Rabbi Julie Greenberg of Congregation Leyv Ha-Ir, "Heart of the City" will lead an interfaith support service at 7:30 p.m., at the Ethical Society, 1906 S. Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia. Call 215-629-1995.

Family Services
Congregation M'kor Shalom invites families with school-age children to attend 7:30 p.m. services led by the fourth-grade class, at 850 E. Evesham Rd., Cherry Hill, N.J. November birthdays will be celebrated. The services will be interpreted in sign language. Call 856-424-4220.

Tot Shabbat & Dinner
Families are invited to bring their infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers to a 6 p.m. Tot Shabbat, followed by dinner, at Germantown Jewish Centre, 400 W. Ellet St., Philadelphia. Call 215-844-1507, Ext. 19.

November Blessings
November anniversaries will be blessed at 8 p.m. Shabbat services at Temple Emanuel, 1101 Springdale Rd., Cherry Hill, N.J. Refreshments will follow the service. Call 856- 489-0029.

Consecration Shabbat
Temple Judea of Bucks County will host a family Shabbat service at 7 p.m., with the consecration and participation of first-grade students, at 300 E. Swamp Rd., Doylestown. Call 215-348-5022.

Mazel Tov, Maestro!
Old York Road Temple-Beth Am and the Unitarian Society of Germantown will honor music director Mark Daugherty for 25 years of service to the congregation at a 7:30 p.m. musical Erev Shabbat service at 971 Old York Rd., Abington. Call 215-886-8000.

Welcoming New Members
Congregation Kol Ami will welcome new families at its New Member Shabbat service at 7:30 p.m., at 8201 High School Rd., Elkins Park. Call 215-635-3110.

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.

Vegetarian Potluck
The Shabbat Potluck Coalition will host a vegetarian Shabbat potluck dinner at 8 p.m., at Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel, 300 S. 18th St., Philadelphia. For more info, visit: www.Shabbat.potluck. googlepages.com.

Installation Service
Temple Sholom will install Rabbi Peter Rigler at 8 p.m. Shabbat services at 44 N. Church Lane, Broomall. An Oneg will follow the service. Call 610-356-5165.

Dinner & Service
Join Temple Shalom for wine and cheese at 6 p.m., followed by services and dinner, at 2901 Edgely Rd., Levittown. An Oneg will close the evening. RSVP to 215-945-4154.

Services & Presentation
Melrose B'nai Israel-Emanu-El will honor "founding members" Philip and Beatrice Barrish at 8 p.m. services at 133 W. Cheltenham Ave., Cheltenham. Call 215-635-1505.

'Shabbat Outside the Box'
Join Main Line Reform Temple-Beth Elohim for the first "Shabbat Outside the Box" event of the year at 5:45 p.m., at 410 Montgomery Ave., Wynnewood. Attend either a Thanksgiving or a Kabbalat service; dine at an "Eco-Conscience Buffet" dinner; learn about alternative and earth-friendly energy sources at a Lego^(R) Building Blocks workshop; or attend a lecture on efficient energy use in the home. The evening will conclude with an Oneg, featuring locally baked organic goodies. Call 610-649-7800.

SATURDAY, NOV. 21

Lunch & Learn
Congregations of Ner Zedek will host a Rosh Chodesh lunch-and-learn session following 9 a.m. services at 7520 Bustleton Ave., Philadelphia. RSVP to 215-728-1155.

Minyan in the Round
Enjoy minyan in a learning atmosphere at 9 a.m., at Beth Sholom Congregation, 8231 Old York Rd., Elkins Park. Call 215-887-1342.

See 'Oliver'
The Congregations of Shaare Shamayim Players will present the musical "Oliver" today and tomorrow at 9768 Verree Rd., Philadelphia. For performance times and tickets, call 215-677-1600.

Tot Shabbat
Congregation Ohev Shalom will host a 10:30 a.m. Tot Shabbat program for children ages 2 through 6, and their parents, at 2 Chester Rd., Wallingford. Call 610-874-1465.

SUNDAY, NOV. 22

Shopping for Chanukah?
More than 50 vendors selling jewelry, home accessories, clothing, toys and more will show their wares at a Chanukah bazaar at Congregation Beth Or, 239 Welsh Rd., Maple Glen. Hours will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 215-646-5806.

Fashions by Berta
Do some shopping, have brunch and enjoy a fashion show by Berta Sawyer with the Sisterhood of Suburban Jewish Community Center-B'nai Aaron at 560 Mill Rd., Havertown. The morning will open at 10 a.m. with shopping, followed by an 11 a.m. brunch and the fashion show. RSVP to 610-649-6248.

Theater Outing
HAZAK, the senior group of Congregation Tifereth Israel of Bucks County, will host a theater outing to see the 3 p.m. show of "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change" at the Bristol Riverside Theatre. Lunch will be served at the synagogue. Save a place by calling 215-752-3468.

Trash or Treasure?
The eighth-grade class of Torah Academy will sponsor a flea market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 742 Argyle Rd., Wynnewood. All donations from the community that are not sold will be transferred by the eighth grade to a nonprofit chesed organization. Call 610-642-7870.

Philly's Art Scene
Don Brewer, a multimedia designer who reviews the Philadelphia art scene on his blog, will speak at 1:30 p.m., at Society Hill Synagogue, 418 Spruce St., Philadelphia. The program is sponsored by Gateways to Aging Well. RSVP to 215-922-6590 or e-mail: office@ societyhillsynagogue.org.

Holiday Craft Bazaar
Congregation M'kor Shalom will host its annual Holiday Craft Bazaar featuring more than 40 vendors at 850 E. Evesham Rd., Cherry Hill, N.J. Hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 856-424-4220.

'Border Lines'
Rabbi Ira F. Stone of Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel and Mira Colflash of InterFaithways will host a community dialogue on the role of non-Jews in a Conservative congregation from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., at 300 S. 18th St., Philadelphia. Call 215-735-5148.

'Identity as Fantasy'
Rabbi Howard Bogot, visiting scholar at Temple Judea of Bucks County, will lead a 9:30 a.m. workshop on "Purim: Identity as Fantasy" at Saxby's Coffee in Doylestown. Call 215-348-5022.

Social-Action Brunch
Congregation Ohev Shalom will host a 10 a.m. social-action brunch at 2 Chester Rd., Wallingford. Call 610-874-1465.

A Hiking We Will Go!
Bring lunch and water, and join the Mosaic Outdoor Club of Philadelphia for a hike on the Perkiomen Trail in Green Lane. The group will carpool at 9 a.m. from Tiffany's Diner at Roosevelt Blvd. and Welsh Rd., in Northeast Philadelphia. Call 215-673-9605.

Chanukah Delights
Kitchen Kapers invites children, ages 6 and up, to attend a Chanukah cooking class at 1341 Nixon Drive, Moorestown, N.J. The class, scheduled from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.,will be making Latkes Three Ways (potato, zucchini, sweet potato) and Upside-Down Jewish Apple Cake. Space is limited, so register now. Call 856-778-9828.

Gift Bazaar
Har Zion Temple will host its annual Gift Bazaar today and tomorrow at 1500 Hagys Ford Rd., Penn Valley. Hours: Today, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and tomorrow, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The bazaar will benefit the scholarship fund for the Noreen Cook Center for Early Education. Call 610-667-6534.

'Torah Queeries'
The Reconstructionist Rabbinical College will host six authors in celebration of Torah Queeries, a book exploring contemporary wisdom on sexuality, identity, gender and LGBT life from the Torah, at 7 p.m., at the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Center at the University of Pennsylvania, 3907 Spruce St., Philadelphia. Books will be available for sale courtesy of the Penn Book Center. Call 215-576-0800, Ext. 141.

Bowling Party
Congregation Mikveh Israel and the Mikveh Israel Association will host a bowling party from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at North Bowl, 909 N. Second St., Philadelphia. Special lanes are available for children. Call 215-922-5446.

Chanukah Happening
Enjoy shopping , crafts, latkes, a bake sale, raffles and a book sale at a Chanukah event hosted by Congregation Or Ami at 708 Ridge Ave., Lafayette Hill. Hours: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 610-828-9066.

Healing Service
Rabbi Elliot Holin and cantorial soloist Rebecca Schwartz will lead a healing service at 1 p.m., at Congregation Kol Ami, 8201 High School Rd., Elkins Park. Call 215-635-3110.

Concert Celebration
Cantor Eugene and Amy Rosner will be honored with a 3 p.m. choral concert celebrating their 20th anniversary at Temple Beth Hillel/Beth El at 1001 Remington Rd., Wynnewood. RSVP to 610-649-5300.

Book Fair
The Parent Association of the religious school of Beth Tikvah B'nai Jeshurun will sponsor a book fair in conjunction with Jewish Book Month today through Dec. 10, at 1001 Paper Mill Rd., Erdenheim. For more information, call 215-836-5677.

'Two for the Show'
The Klein JCC will present an afternoon of comedy and music featuring Warren Schein doing "From Broadway to the Borscht Belt" and stand-up comedian Ronnie Reckseit at 1:30 p.m., at Red Lion Rd. and Jamison Ave., Philadelphia. Call 215-698-7300, Ext. 112.

'Choices Worth Having'
Barry Schwartz, professor of psychology at Swarthmore College, will speak on "Choices Worth Having" at a 10 a.m. brunch at Congregation Ohev Shalom, 2 Chester Rd., Wallingford. RSVP to 610-520-9560.

Men's Club Breakfast
The Men's Club of Temple Beth Sholom will honor Jewish veterans at a 9:15 a.m. breakfast meeting at 1901 Kresson Rd., Cherry Hill, N.J. RSVP to: asborenstein@msn.com.

MONDAY, NOV. 23

'People of the Book'
The Sisterhood of Beth Tikvah B'nai Jeshurun will host a book discussion based on People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks at 7:30 p.m., at 1001 Paper Mill Rd., Erdenheim. Call 215-836-5677.

The 'Eyes' Have It
Albert Einstein Hadassah will welcome optometrist Dr. Lillian Friedman for a talk on "Everything You Want to Know About Eyes" at an 11 p.m. meeting at Old York Road Temple-Beth Am, 971 Old York Rd., Elkins Park. RSVP to 215- 959-5861.

Culturally Speaking
Irene Reiter will review Dara Horn's All Other Nights at a 1:15 p.m. meeting of the Cultural Club at the Klein JCC, Red Lion Rd. and Jamison Ave., Philadelphia. Call 215-698-7300, Ext. 112.

Get Aways
"Piano Man" Jerry Snyder will perform at a 1:30 p.m. meeting of the Get Aways Travel Club at the Klein JCC, Red Lion Rd. and Jamison Ave., Philadelphia. Call 215-698-7300, Ext. 112.

Prayer 101
Alvin Stern will lead a workshop on the basics of prayer, following an 8:15 p.m. minyan at Temple Beth Sholom, 1901 Kresson Rd., Cherry Hill, N.J. Call 856-751-6663.

TUESDAY, NOV. 24

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

Support Group
PUPS (People Understanding Parkinson's), a self-help group for those adjusting to a new diagnosis or dealing with the early stages of Parkinson's disease, will meet at 1 p.m., at Sunrise Assisted Living, 1801 Susquehanna Rd., Abington. RSVP to 215-542-2931 or 215-635-8833.

Thanksgiving Luncheon
Celebrate Thanksgiving from noon to 2 p.m., at the JCC Stiffel Senior Center, 604 Porter St., Philadelphia. A luncheon will kick off the festivities, followed by music for listening and dancing. RSVP to 215-468-3500.

Interfaith Thanksgiving
Beth Tikvah B'nai Jeshurun will be participating in a 7 p.m. interfaith Thanksgiving service with the First Church of the Brethren at 8707 Cheltenham Ave., Wyndmoor. Rabbi Saul Grife will co-officiate. Call 215-836-5677.

Glezele Tey
Rakhmiel Peltz, director of Judaic studies at Drexel University, will lead the monthly 10:30 a.m. meeting for Yiddish speakers at the JCC Stiffel Senior Center, 604 Porter St., Philadelphia. Call 215-468-3500.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 25

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.

Thanksgiving Service
Temple Judea of Bucks County will host its annual Thanksgiving interfaith service at 8 p.m., at 300 E. Swamp Rd., Doylestown. Clergy from various religions and denominations will participate. Call 215-348-5022.

FRIDAY, NOV. 27

Anniversary Blessings
Old York Road Temple-Beth Am will honor November anniversaries at 6 p.m. services at 971 Old York Rd., Abington. Call 215-886-8000.

Upcoming Events

Jews & the Civil War
In conjunction with the "One Book, One Jewish Community" program, Bertram Korn Jr. will discuss his father's book American Jewry and the Civil War on Monday, Nov. 30, at the Katz JCC, 501 Jerome Ave., Margate, N.J. The event is sponsored by the Atlantic County Board of Jewish Education. Call 609-822-1854.

Scholarship Event
The Shira Chapter of AMIT Philadelphia Council will host its annual scholarship event on Wednesday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m., at TRUST, 249-251 Arch St., Philadelphia. Linda and Norman Garfield will be honored. The evening will include a silent art auction, and a full cocktail and dinner reception. For tickets, call 610-664-3582.

Holiday Bazaar
Israeli vendors, clothing and gourmet food items will be some of the merchandise on sale at a holiday bazaar on Thursday, Dec. 3, at Gratz College, 7605 Old York Rd., Melrose Park. Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 215-636-7300, Ext. 100.

Snuggle Up for Story Time
Rabbi Joshua Waxman of Or Hadash: A Reconstructionist Congregation will read The Chanukah Guest and other stories to pre-kindergarten kids during an afternoon story time on Sunday, Dec. 6, at 2 p.m., at the Barnes & Noble bookstore, 875 Old York Rd., Jenkintown. Snacks and activities will follow the stories. For more info, call 215-283-0276 or e-mail: school@orhadash.com.

Chanukah Sales Day
Need candles, a menorah, dreidels or other Chanukah decorations? The Sisterhood of Temple Brith Achim will host a holiday shopping day on Sunday, Dec. 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the TBA Gift Shop at 481 S. Gulph Rd., King of Prussia. Call 610-337-2222.

Dinner With the Eagles
Join Congregation Tiferes B'nai Israel for an Eagles game and a spaghetti dinner on Sunday, Dec. 6, at 4 p.m., at 2478 Street Rd., Warrington. RSVP at 215-343-0155 or e-mail: info@tbiwarrington.org.

Family Day
Bring the family to the Rosenbach Museum and Library for an afternoon of Jewish family education on Sunday, Dec. 6, from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., at 2008 Delancey St., Philadelphia. The free program is jointly sponsored by Kehillah of Center City and the Rosenbach Museum in conjunction with the "One Book, One Jewish Community" celebration. Call 215-832-0597 or e-mail: stanek@ jfgp.org.

Chanukah Carnival
Beth Tikvah B'nai Jeshurun will host its annual Chanukah carnival on Sunday, December 6, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 1001 Paper Mill Rd., Erdenheim. There will be games, prizes and food. Proceeds will benefit the preschool and religious school's parent organizations. Call 215-836-5677.

Chanukah Bazaar
The Sisterhood of Shir Ami-Bucks County Jewish Congregation will host its annual Chanukah bazaar on Sunday, Dec. 6, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 101 Richboro Rd., Newtown. A raffle is also slated. Call 215-968-3400.

Chanukah Storytime
Temple Judea of Bucks County will present a "Chanukah Pajama Storytime" at 6:30 p.m., on Monday, Dec. 7, at the Barnes & Noble bookstore, 1271 Knapp Rd., Montgomeryville. Call 215-348-5022.

Breast-Cancer Services
Clinical supervisor Shera Dubirsky will introduce the programs and services offered by Sharsheret, a not-for-profit organization supporting young Jewish women facing breast cancer, on Tuesday, Dec. 8, at 3 p.m, at the Jewish Family and Children's Service of Greater Philadelphia, 2100 Arch St., Philadelphia. RSVP to 215-635-3452 or e-mail: schieber@comcast.net.

Exploring Judaism
Rabbi Lauren Grabelle Herrmann of Kol Tzedek, along with Jewish education student Aileen Heimann, will open a 20-session course titled "Judaism for Everyone: An Exploration of the Philosophy, Rituals and Traditions of the Jewish People" on Wednesday, Dec. 9, at the Calvary Center for Community and Culture, 801 S. 48th St., Philadelphia. To register, e-mail: shelleyrlevine@gmail.com.

Jackie Mason Back in Town
Congregations of Shaare Shamayim will host an outing on Saturday, Dec. 12, to see comedian Jackie Mason in an 8 p.m. performance at the Keswick Theatre. Save a place by calling 215-677-1600.

Rick Recht Live!
Or Hadash: A Reconstructionist Congregation will present Rick Recht, internationally acclaimed Jewish rock star, live in concert on Saturday, Dec. 12, at the Abington Friends School Theater, 575 Washington Lane, Jenkintown. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., the concert will start at 7:30 p.m. For tickets, call 215-283-0276.

Kids Culinary Academy
Kitchen Kapers invites children ages 6 to 12, to prepare oven-fried chicken fingers, a potato latke kugel and No-Fret Apple Fritters on Sunday, Dec. 13, from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., at 341 Nixon Drive, Moorestown, N.J. Save a place by calling 856-778-7705.

An Evening of Comedy
Newtown and Doylestown Hadassah will host an evening with comedian Joel Chasnoff on Saturday, Dec. 19, at 8 p.m., at Shir Ami-Bucks County Jewish Congregation, 101 Richboro Rd., Newtown. For tickets, call 215-340-5397.

'Six13' Concert
Stern Hebrew High School will host its fourth annual benefit concert on Saturday, Dec. 19, at the Gratz College, 7605 Old York Rd., Melrose Park. Featured performers will be "Six13," an award-winning six-man vocal band with a Jewish repertoire. Doors will open at 7:30 p.m., with the concert beginning at 8 p.m. For tickets, call 215-725-3800, Ext. 111 or e-mail: shhsbusiness@comcast.net.