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FRIDAY, Feb. 3

Tu B'Shevat Seders
Join Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel for a 7:15 p.m. Tu B'Shevat seder, led by ninth grade students, at 8339 Old York Rd., Elkins Park. RSVP to 215-887-8700.

Celebrate Shabbat and Tu B'Shevat at a seder hosted by Shir Ami-Bucks County Jewish Congregation at 6 p.m., at 101 Richboro Rd., Newtown. RSVP for the seder at 215-968-3400.

Celebrate Tu B'Shevat with Temple Judea of Bucks County at a seder and service at 6:30 p.m., at 300 E. Swamp Rd., Doylestown. Vocalist Chellie Berrong will perform. Call 215-348-5022.

Hand in Hand
Hand in Hand, a program of the Jewish Family and Children's Service of Greater Mercer County, invites you to welcome the Sabbath with crafts, song and dinner, along with other Jewish families and individuals living with special needs at the Princeton Senior Resource Center, Suzanne Patterson Building, 45 Stockton St., Princeton, N.J. Register at 609-987-8100.

Family Friday
Adath Israel invites parents and children to "Family Friday," at 5:30 p.m., at 250 N. Highland Ave., Merion Station. For more info, call 610-934-1920.

Taste of Shabbat
Temple Beth Sholom will host "Taste of Shabbat" featuring, wine and light hors d'oeuvres at 5:45 pm, followed by a musical Carlebach service at 6:15 p.m., at 1901 Kresson Rd., Cherry Hill, N.J. Call 856-751-6663.

Tot Luck Dinner & Service
Welcome Shabbat with music, story and blessings geared toward infants, toddlers and preschoolers and their families at 5:30 p.m., at Old York Road Temple-Beth Am, 971 Old York Rd., Abington. A potluck dairy dinner will follow the service. February birthday blessings are set to take place at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. services. RSVP to 215-886-0650.

First Friday Shabbos
The "Shabbos Gallery" of the Old City Jewish Art Center will feature an exhibition titled "Tikkun Olam and Children" at 5 p.m., at 119 N. Third St., Philadelphia. At 9 p.m., the gallery will offer a "Taste of Shabbos," a full traditional meal, including gefilte fish, salads, chicken and soup. Call 215-923-1222.

Artist in Residence
Beth David Reform Congregation will host Mordechai Rosenstein for a weekend of art and learning at 1130 Vaughan Lane, Gladwyne. Rosenstein will join the congregation for 6:30 p.m. services and discuss how his art represents two core Jewish concepts -- Shabbat and Torah. The artist-in-residence weekend is named for Rabbi Emeritus Henry Cohen. For a complete weekend schedule, call 610-896-7485, Ext. 2.

Scholar in Residence
Congregation Ohev Shalom will open a scholar-in-residence program featuring four lectures by Dr. Jordan D. Rosenblum at 2 Chester Rd., Wallingford. Following 7 p.m. services, Rosenblum will speak on "Jews and Food -- Ancient and Modern Food Debates." An Oneg will follow the talk. For a complete weekend schedule, call 610-874-1465.

Come Sing With Me!
Looking for a family friendly way to welcome in Shabbat? Enjoy songs, stories, puppets, juice and challah at Congregation Beth Am Israel from 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., at 1301 Hagys Ford Rd., Penn Valley. Call 610-667-1651.

Shir Shabbat
"Shir Shabbat -- A Shabbat in Song" will open the weekend at 7:30 p.m., at Congregation Kol Ami, 8201 High School Rd., Elkins Park. The weekend will feature female-led services. Call 215-635-3110.

SATURDAY, Feb. 4

Tennis Round Robin
The Sisterhood and Men's Club of Temple Beth Hillel/Beth El will sponsor a Tennis Round Robin at 8 p.m., at the Radnor Racquet Club, 175 King of Prussia Rd., Wayne. RSVP to 610-649-5300.

Tu B'Shevat Luncheon
Join Congregations of Ner Zedek in celebrating Tu B'Shevat at a luncheon following services at 7520 Bustleton Ave., Philadelphia. RSVP to 215-722-2488.

'The Syrian Bride'
Grab some popcorn and watch The Syrian Bride at the Temple Sinai Film Festival at 7 p.m., at 1401 N. Limekiln Pike, Dresher. The film tells the story of a young Druze woman promised to a Syrian groom facing the prospect of leaving her family in the Golan. For tickets, call 215-643-6510.

Bowling Night
Congregation Beth Hamedrosh will sponsor a "Wynnewood Young Couples and Singles Bowling Night" at 8:30 p.m., at the Wynnewood Lanes, 2228 Haverford Rd., Ardmore. To RSVP, email: drcgross@gmail.com.

SUNDAY, Feb. 5

World Wide Wrap
Join the Men's Clubs of Beth Sholom Congregation and Congregation Adath Jeshurun in the mitzvah of wearing tefillin at 9 a.m., at 8231 Old York Rd., Elkins Park. The Star of David Bikers will be the featured guest speakers. Call 215-887-1342.

Searching Your Roots
David Mink, a member of the speakers bureau of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Philadelphia, will speak at a noontime meeting of the Rittenhouse Chapter of ORT at the Academy House (Terrace Level), 1420 Locust St., Philadelphia. The topic: "The Jewish Genealogy Society of Greater Philadelphia: Family Research and Resources for Searching in Philadelphia." Refreshments and beverages will be provided. RSVP to 610-544-6877.

Barrack Museum Opening
The Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy invites the community to the opening of the Barrack Museum of Jewish Life in Poland & Arts Festival at 1 p.m., at 272 S. Bryn Mawr Ave., Bryn Mawr. Barrack ninth grade students in conjunction with Centropa, an organization dedicated to keeping Jewish life and memory alive in Central and Eastern Europe, created the multi-media museum featuring story boards, videos, guided tours and more. An arts festival will complement the exhibit. A performance of A Shayna Maidel, the upper-school drama, will conclude the afternoon program. Tickets for the play are available online at: www.jbha.org and will also be available at the door.

Making Philly Green
This month's Nan and Joe Sobo Brunch Series will feature Drew Becher, president of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, at 11 a.m., at the Gershman Y, 401 S. Broad St., Philadelphia. Becher will discuss the PHS mission to motivate people to improve the quality of life and create a sense of community through horticulture. RSVP to 215-545-4400.

Musical Program
Musicians Frances Rowell and Beth Robin will present a 2 p.m. musical program for all ages at Temple Sholom, 55 Church Lane, Broomall. The concert will feature a variety of works by many composers from different eras. Call 610-356-5265.

Party Expo
Need help planning your celebration? Check out the Party Expo, hosted by the Sisterhood of Temple Beth Hillel/Beth El, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 1001 Remington Rd., Wynnewood. Caterers, party planners, florists and vendors will be on hand. Call 610-649-5300.

End-of-Life Planning
Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones by discussing and creating "Living Wills" with support and guidance from rabbinic, medical and legal professionals at 9:30 a.m., at Germantown Jewish Centre, 400 W. Ellet St., Philadelphia. Childcare available upon advanced request. Light breakfast and program materials included. RSVP to: program@germantownjewish centre.org.

Partner With Israel
Rita Freedman, special projects facilitator with the America-Israel Chamber of Commerce, will explore business partnerships with Israel at a 9:30 a.m. breakfast meeting at Temple Beth Sholom, 1901 Kresson Rd., Cherry Hill, N.J. RSVP to 856-751-6663.

Super Bowl Brunch
Newtown Hadassah will host its annual Joan Weiss Memorial Super Bowl Brunch at 11 a.m., at a member's home. Raffles will be held. Call 215-499-9329.

MONDAy, Feb. 6

Jews & Food
What do matzah ball soup and pastrami on rye have to do with the structure of American Jewish identity? Instructor Ariella Weden will explore American Jewish history through Jewish stomachs at a three-session class at 1 p.m., at the Gershman Y, 401 S. Broad St., Philadelphia. Register at 215-545-4400.

Money Matters
"Wisdom of the Ages on Today's Economic Crisis," a six- part series sponsored by the Jewish Learning Institute and presented by the Kaiserman JCC and Chabad of Penn Wynne, is scheduled from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., at 45 Haverford Rd., Wynnewood. This week's focus will be "Bankruptcy." CLE accredited. To register, call 610-529-9011.

Brotherhood Bridge
Take part in a competitive bridge game with the Brotherhood of Old York Road Temple-Beth Am at 7:15 p.m., at 971 Old York Rd., Abington. Call 215-886-8000.

'One Book' Event
The Miriam's Well Grou of Hadassah will welcome Beverly Cohen for a review of The List by Martin Fletcher at 6 p.m., at Tiferet Bet Israel, 1920 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell. A deli dinner will be served. RSVP to 215-368-2554.

Tuesday, Feb. 7

Touch of Humor
Join the Sisterhood of Congregations of Shaare Shamayim for an 8:30 p.m. presentation by author, songwriter and poet Pasquale (Pat Varallo) featuring stories, songs and poetry with a touch of humor at 9768 Verree Rd., Philadelphia. A 7:30 p.m. meeting will open the evening. Call 215-677-1600.

Russia, China & Middle East
The Philadelphia/Southern New Jersey Region of the American Jewish Committee will present an evening with Edward A. Turzanski, senior fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute, at 6 p.m., at Montgomery, McCracken, Walker & Rhoads, 123 S. Broad St., Philadelphia. The topic will be "Russia, China and the Middle East." RSVP to 215-665-2300.

Tu B'Shevat Seders
Old York Road Temple-Beth Am will host a "Birthday of the Trees" Tu B'Shevat seder and dinner at 6:15 p.m., at 971 Old York Rd., Abington. RSVP to 215-886-8000.

Beth Israel Congregation will commemorate Tu B'Shevat with a 6 p.m. seder followed by a Sisterhood paid-up dinner at 1015 E. Park Ave., Vineland, N.J. RSVP to 856-691-0852.

Barrack Open House
The Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy will host an open house from 9 a.m. to noon at 272 S. Bryn Mawr Ave., Bryn Mawr. Personal tours available. Call 610-922-2350.

Healing Service
Germantown Jewish Centre will host Refuat HaNefesh, a one-hour healing service of singing, meditation, sharing and prayer, at 7 p.m., at 400 W. Ellet St., Philadelphia. Call 215-844-1507, Ext. 19.

From the Headlines
Rabbi Eric Yanoff of Adath Israel will lead a lunch-and-learn course titled "Ripped From the Headlines: What Jewish Law and Custom Say About Today's Hot-Button Issues." The course, set from noon to 1:30 p.m., will be held at Reed Smith LLP, 1650 Market St., 24th floor, Philadelphia. Bring a dairy lunch; beverages will be supplied. Call 610-934-1919.

Celebrating Tu B'Shevat
Hazon invites the Philadelphia community to join for a Tu B'Shevat dinner benefiting the Jewish sustainable movement at 5:45 p.m., at the National Museum of American Jewish History, 101 South Independence Mall East, Philadelphia. Chef Michael Solomonov of Zahav Restaurant, and Jon Weinrott of Peachtree Kosher Catering will create a meal featuring organically grown produce. Nigel Savage, executive director of Hazon, will teach the customs and meaning of Tu B'Shevat throughout the evening. Honorees include Mark and Judy Dornstreich, owners of Branch Creek Farm in Perkasie, Pa., and Mark Aronchick of Hangley, Aronchik, Segal, Pudlin & Schiller. For tickets, register online at: www.kintera.org/AutoGen/Register/Register.asp?ievent=1001964&en=doKNLLOkEbIELIMlGdKILIOuGlITJUPlG4JCITOzHeJP.

Parenting Workshop
The Parenting on the Main Line series will continue with "Self Image/Self Knowledge" at 7 p.m., at Main Line Reform Temple Beth Elohim, 410 Montgomery Ave., Wynnewood. The session will explore how young people view themselves and their bodies, as well as the influences of their peers and popular culture on self-image. Small discussion groups will follow the presentations. Call 610-649-7800.

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 8

Mosaic Club to Meet
The Pennsylvania Mosaic Club Meeting will host a 6:30 p.m. meeting at the Longhorn Steakhouse in the Whitman Shopping Center, Roosevelt Blvd. and Grant Ave., Northeast Philadelphia. March and April events will be discussed. Call 856-787-0325.

Tu B'Shevat Workshop
Join Germantown Jewish Centre in celebrating Tu B'Shevat with a Magical Mystery seder including chanting, meditation and munchies at 7 p.m., at 400 W. Ellet St., Philadelphia. RSVP to 215-844-1507, Ext. 19.

A Jewish Influence
Honey Cohen will explore how the music of George Gershwin and Irving Berlin influenced American music at a 10 a.m. program hosted by Old York Road Temple-Beth Am, 971 Old York Rd., Abington. Call 215-886-8000.

Tu B'Shevat Seder
Jewish Mindfulness teacher Rabbi Yael Levy will lead a Tu B'Shevat seder at Congregation Mishkan Shalom, 4101 Freeland Ave., Philadelphia. Register at 215-508-0226.

Hazak Book Group
The Hazak Book Group (55-plus) of Germantown Jewish Centre will meet at 10 a.m., at 400 E. Ellet St., Philadelphia. Call 215-844-1507, Ext. 19.

THURSDAY, Feb. 9

'Hairspray'
The Beth Sholom and Adath Jeshurun Players will present Hairspray at Gratz College, 7605 Old York Road, Melrose Park. Performances are scheduled tonight at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 8 p.m.; and Sunday at 3 pm. For ticket info, call 215-887-1342.

'Getting Ahead'
Beth Wenger, historian and professor of American Jewish history and director of the Jewish studies program at the University of Pennsylvania, will moderate a panel discussion focusing on "Getting Ahead: Immigrants, Business and Ethnic Identity" at the National Museum of American Jewish History, 101 S. Independence Mall East, Philadelphia. The 6:30 p.m. program is supported by the Arlene and Stanley Ginsburg Family Foundation. A reception will follow the session. RSVP to 215-923-5984.

'Oyster'
The Consulate General of Israel, in cooperation with the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, will present the Philadelphia premiere of Oyster from Israel's Inbal Pinto & Avshalom Pollak Dance at 3680 Walnut St., Philadelphia. Oyster is the story of a circus world of wandering street acrobats and other bizarre characters dressed in doll-like make-up, spiky blonde wigs and tutus. Performances are scheduled tonight at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, Feb. 10, at 8 p.m.; and Saturday, Feb. 11, at 2 p.m., and 8 p.m. For tickets and more information, call 215-898-3900 or go to: www.PennPresents.org (and click on the date of the event).

The Digital Age & Teens
The Jewish Learning Venture will present "Yom Limmud: The Social-Emotional-Ethical Effects of the Digital Age on Teens" from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel, 8339 Old York Rd., Elkins Park. Listen in on a conversation among teens, parents, youth workers, teachers, rabbis and psychologists about living in the "Digital Age" and the issues that contemporary teens face both online and in face-to-face relationships, followed by specialized workshops. To register, call 215-320-0376.

Penn Lectures Series
The Herbert D. Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies will continue its 2012 Penn Lecture Series titled "On the Road: Travel in Jewish History" at 7 p.m., at Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel, 8339 Old York Rd., Elkins Park. Zur Shalev will speak on "Mapping the Bible in the Age of Discovery." For tickets, call 215-923-3811.

Assistive Technology
The Jewish Family and Children's Service will host Ann Doloff, assistant director of the Institute on Disabilities at Temple University, for a 5:30 p.m. introduction to the scope of assistive technology devices and services at Max and David's, 8120 Old York Rd., Elkins Park. A light dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. RSVP to 267-256-2114.

FRIDAY, Feb. 10

Friday Night Jazz
Congregation Shireinu will host "Friday Night Jazz" at an 8 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat service at the Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy, 272 S Bryn Mawr Ave., Bryn Mawr. Call 610-581-0237.

Musical Weekend
The community is invited to experience one of the major forces in contemporary Jewish music at this weekend at Congregation Beth Or, 239 Welsh Rd., Maple Glen. Rabbi Noam Katz, a singer and songwriter, will perform following 8 p.m. Shabbat services. For a complete weekend schedule, call 215-646-5806.

Carlebach Melodies Service
Adath Israel will host a Carlebach Melodies service and Shabbat dinner at 250 North Highland Ave., Merion Station. Rabbi Eric Yanoff and Cantor Bernard Lowe will lead the 6 p.m. Shabbat minyan incorporating traditional tunes composed by Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach. Dinner will be at 7 p.m. RSVP to 610-934-1905.

Celebrating Tu B'Shevat
Congregation Leyv Ha-Ir, Heart of the City, will celebrate Tu B'Shevat with services and a seder at 7:30 p.m., at the Ethical Society, 1906 S. Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia. Call 215-629-1995.

Musical Kabbalat
Welcome Shabbat with ruach (spirit) at Congregation Beth Am Israel at 6 p.m., at 1301 Hagys Ford Rd., Penn Valley. Call 610-667-1651 or go to: www.BethAmisrael.org.

SATURDAY, Feb. 11

Contemplative Minyan
Germantown Jewish Centre invites the community to a monthly contemplative Shabbat morning minyan featuring music and learning at 11 a.m., at 400 W. Ellet St., Philadelphia. Call 215-855-1507, Ext. 19.

Capitol Steps
Join Congregation Beth El for an evening of political satire, music and comedy featuring Capitol Steps at 8 p.m., at 375 Stony Hill Rd, Yardley. For tickets, call 215-493-1707.

'One Book' Event
Congregation Beth Israel of Media will host a discussion on Martin Fletcher's book The List at 12:30 p.m., at 542 S. New Middletown Rd., Media. The discussion will be led by Jill Gaieski, a Ph.D. candidate in anthropology at the University of Pennsylvania. Call 610-566-4645.

Shir LaLa
Tiferet Bet Israel will present Shira Kline, known as Shir LaLa, in a Tu B'Shevat musical celeberation at 6:45 p.m., at 1920 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell. Kline will be accompanied by drummer Lee Frisari and guitarist Viva Deconcini. For tickets, call 610-275-8797.

Family Havdalah
Or Hadash: A Reconstructionist Congregation will host a Family Havdalah and Game Night from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., at 190 Camp Hill Rd., Fort Washington. The evening will include games, snacks, dessert and a brief Havdalah service. RSVP to 215-283-0276.

Shabbat B'Yachad
Students in grades 4 to 7, along with their families, are invited to Shabbat B'Yachad, a 10 a.m. interactive service, at Old York Road Temple-Beth Am, 971 Old York Rd., Abington. Call 215-886-8000.

Tu B'Shevat Adult Party
Enjoy an Israeli singalong, dancing, a Middle Eastern buffet and more at an adult Tu B'Shevat party hosted by Lev Philly and PhillyIsrael from 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., at the Perelman-Stern Center, 49 Haverford Rd., Wynnewood.For tickets, RSVP to 267-250-3835.

SUNDAY, Feb. 12

Food Fest
Enjoy a delicious brunch and the creations of Marty Kazarnowicz, a member of the Restaurant School of Philadelphia, as he and his colleagues share their culinary talents and offer cooking demonstrations at 10:30 a.m., at Shir Ami-Bucks County Jewish Congregation, 101 Richboro Rd., Newtown. RSVP to 215-773-0594.

Comedy and Magic
Join Temple Judea of Bucks County for an afternoon of comedy, magic and family fun at "John Cassidy's Balloon Freak Show" from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., at the Lenape Middle School on West State Street in Doylestown. For ticket information, call 215-348-5022.

'Vagabonds of the World'
Temple Sinai will host Dr. Mike Michaels for a 10:45 a.m. talk on his latest book Vagabonds of the World: History of the Jewish People in More Than 120 Lands at 1401 N. Limekiln Pike, Dresher. Brunch will be served prior to the program. Call 215-643-6510.

Philadelphia Jewish History
Explore the history of Philadelphia's Jewish community with Dr. Reena Friedman at 10 a.m., at Congregation Adath Jeshurun, 6673 Old York Rd., Elkins Park. Register at 215-635-6611.

Movie Night
Bill Wine, KYW News Radio's movie critic, will present movie clips and lead a discussion at 7 p.m., at Temple Beth Sholom, 1901 Kresson Rd., Cherry Hill, N.J. Dessert will follow the program. For information, email: soa21@comcast.net.

Jewish Film Festival
The Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival will host a 2:30 p.m. screening of the documentary Louder Than a Bomb at the Prince Music Theater, 1412 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. The film tells the story of four Chicago high school poetry teams as they prepare for and compete in the world's largest youth slam. A Live Poetry Slam will follow the film. For information, call the Gershman Y at 215-446-3027.

Is It Fate?
The Hassel Adult Education Lecture series of Main Line Reform Temple-Beth Elohim will host Rabbi Alan Iser, adjunct instructor at Villanova and St. Joseph's universities in their departments of theology, for a 9:30 a.m. talk titled "Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?" at 410 Montgomery Ave., Wynnewood. Come for coffee at 9 a.m. Call 610-649-7800.

Roots and Branches
The Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Philadelphia will welcome Dr. Rakhmiel Peltz, director of Judaic studies and professor of sociolinguistics at Drexel University, to a 1 p.m. meeting at Main Line Reform Temple, Beth Elohim, 410 Montgomery Ave., Wynnewood. Call 215-338-7920.

Meet & Greet
The Parent Organization and Membership Committee of Or Hadash: A Reconstructionist Congregation will host a new member "meet & greet" at 9 a.m., at 190 Camp Hill Rd., Fort Washington. Call 215-283-0276.

'Crossing the Line'
Old York Road Temple-Beth Am will host a 9:30 a.m. screening of the film Crossing the Line: The Intifada Comes to Campus at 971 Old York Rd., Abington. The film offers a glimpse into the experiences of Jewish college students who are actively involved in the daily struggle of supporting the State of Israel and fighting against biased misinformation both in and out of the classroom. Call 215-886-9000.

The Cost of Terrorism
Michelle Appell of the OneFamily Fund, an organization providing assistance to victims of terror in Israel, will speak on the cost of terrorism at 9:30 a.m., at Temple Sinai, 2101 New Albany Rd., Cinnaminson, N.J. A light breakfast will be served. RSVP to 856-829-0658.

UPCOMING EVENTS

'Wells & Water'
Rabbi Ilene Bogosian will lead an 11:45 a.m. lunch-and-learn session on Tuesday, Feb. 14, at Temple Judea of Bucks County, 300 E. Swamp Rd., Doylestown. The topic will be "Wells and Water in Jewish Tradition." Box lunches available. RSVP to 215-348-5022.

Visual Midrash
Society Hill Synagogue will open a free adult education class focusing on "Visual Midrash: Renaissance & Baroque Artists Represent Hebrew Scriptures" on Wednesday, Feb. 15, at 7 p.m., at 418 Spruce St., Philadelphia. For more information, call 215-922-6590.

Autism Workshop
The Center for Special Needs of the Jewish Family and Children's Service and the Albert Einstein Healthcare Network will host an autism spectrum disorders workshop exploring clinical assessments and strategies for educational success on Thursday, Feb. 16, at Main Line Reform Temple, Beth Elohim 410 Montgomery Ave., Wynnewood. RSVP to 267-256-2114 or email: JGoldstein@jfcsphilly.org.

Scholar in Residence
Temple Sinai will welcome Rabbi Ron Isaacs as the guest speaker at the Rabbi Sidney Greenberg Scholar in Residence weekend opening Friday, Feb. 17, at 1401 N. Lime-kiln Pike, Dresher. Rabbi Isaacs will speak on "Talking to God and Really Meaning It -- An Interactive Presentation" at 7:30 p.m. services. For a complete weekend schedule and to RSVP, call 215-643-6510 or email: mainoffice@tsinai.com.

Back From Africa
Darkaynu Havurah will welcome back Rabbi Jon Cutler from Africa at 7:30 p.m. services on Friday, Feb. 17, at 2040 Street Rd., Warrington. Anyone interested in participating in a 6:30 p.m. potluck, dairy vegetarian dinner should RSVP to 215-862-1938 or email: gcolton07@comcast.net.

Muslim Brotherhood
Join the Men's Club of Beth Sholom Congregation in welcoming David Rusin on Sunday, Feb. 19, to a 9:30 a.m. breakfast program at 8231 Old York Rd., Elkins Park. Rusin, a research fellow at the Middle East Forum, will speak on "The Muslim Brotherhood and Radical Islam: The Dangers at Home and Abroad." RSVP to 215-887-1342 or email: mensclub@bethsholomcongregation.org.

Perform a Mitzvah
Bring the family and join the Jewish Relief Agency in packing and delivering food from the warehouse on Sunday, Feb. 19, at 10980 Dutton Rd., Philadelphia. Box making and fresh produce packing are scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.; and box packing is from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Times are flexible. Groups welcome. For more information, call 610-660-0190 or email: jra@jewishrelief.org.

Genetic Screening
The Victor Center for the Prevention of Jewish Genetic Diseases at Einstein Medical Center will provide genetic counseling and screening for all individuals and couples interested in getting screened for Jewish genetic diseases on Monday, Feb. 20, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at MossRehab at the Marketplace Design Center, 2400 Market St., Philadelphia. To register, go to: www.victorcenters.org./screening.

'Seussical the Musical'
The Temple Sinai Players will present Seussical the Musical on Wednesday, Feb. 22, at 7:30 p.m., at 1401 N. Limekiln Pike, Dresher. Based on the books of Dr. Seuss, the story centers on Horton the elephant, and his endeavors to protect the people of Whoville, who live on a tiny speck of dust. Shows are also scheduled on Saturday, Feb. 25, at 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Feb. 26, at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Call 215-643-6510 or email: mainoffice@tsinai.com.

Purim Masquerade Ball
Congregation Or Ami will host a Purim Masquerade ball on Saturday, Feb. 25, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., at 708 Ridge Pike., Lafayette Hill. Cocktail attire with masks preferred. Dinner to be provided by Infinity Caterers and music by the Beat Street Station. RSVP to 610-828-9066.

Sushi & Song
Women and girls are invited to a pre-Purim celebration featuring the B'Notes A Cappella Group and an Asian buffet on Saturday, Feb. 25, at 8:30 p.m., at Congregation Beth Hamedrosh, 200 Haverford Rd., Wynnewood. RSVP to 610-353-5529 or email: shfalconeslp@yahoo.com

SAT Fundamentals
JEVS Career Strategies invites high school sophomores and juniors, and their parents, to learn the secrets of success in taking the SAT on Sunday, Feb. 26, at a 1 p.m. class at 1845 Walnut St., Philadelphia. Register at 215-854-1842 or email: Susan.Schultz@jevs.org.

For Grandparents
Temple Judea of Bucks County will host the first of a five-session program for Jewish grandparents of interfaith grandchildren on Monday, Feb. 27, at 7:30 p.m., at 300 E. Swamp Rd., Doylestown. The program, sponsored by Jewish Learning Venture, will offer grandparents tips for maintaining their grandchildren's Jewish identity. Register at 215-320-0376 or email: gkaplanmayer@ jewishlearningventure.org.