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FRIDAY, Feb. 10

Portion of the Week
Rabbi Alexander Coleman will give insights into the portion of the week on Friday mornings at 8:45 a.m., at Etz Chaim Elkins Park, 7908 High School Rd., Elkins Park. Coffee and bagels will be served. Call 215-782-8878.

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.

Kol HaNeshama
Join Temple Beth Hillel/Beth El for Kol HaNeshama, a spiritually charged Kabbalat Shabbat service, at 8 p.m., at 1001 Remington Rd., Wynnewood. The service is orchestrated to support and uplift those who are dealing with emotional or physical difficulties, those interested in focusing on matters of personal, spiritual health and for those who are interested in learning how song and prayer can be used to foster inner healing. Call 610-649-5300.

Musical Weekend
The community is invited to experience one of the major forces in contemporary Jewish music 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 or email: bmurtha@bethor.org.

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 or email: info@adathisrael.org.

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.

USY Convention
Temple Beth Hillel/Beth El will host the USY Mid-Winter Convention opening today through Sunday at 1001 Remington Rd., Wynnewood. Highlights include Kabbalat Shabbat services and dinner, along with a concert and brunch. For more info, call 610-649-2277.

For the Little Ones
Join Rabbi Adam Zeff for a puppet show, singing and more at a 6 p.m. Tot Shabbat geared to preschoolers and their families at Germantown Jewish Centre, 400 W. Ellet St., Philadelphia. A catered meal will be served. RSVP to 215-844-1507, Ext. 19.

Sabbath of Blessings
Congregation Melrose B'nai Israel Emanu-El will celebrate February birthdays and anniversaries at 8 p.m. Shabbat services at 133 W. Cheltenham Ave., Cheltenham. Call 215-635-1505.

SATURDAY, Feb. 11

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.

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.

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.

'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. For information, call 610-566-4645.

Shir LaLa
Tiferet Bet Israel will present Shira Kline, known as Shir LaLa, in a Tu B'Shevat musical celebration 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 or email: programdirector@tbibluebell.org.

Please Touch Shabbat
Families with children ages 2 to 6 are invited to a Please Touch Shabbat at 11 a.m., at Congregation Beth Am Israel, 1301 Hagys Ford Rd., Penn Valley. For information, call 610-667-1651.

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 fun, games, snacks, dessert and a brief Havdalah service. RSVP to 215-283-0276 or go to: www.orhadash.com.

Tu B'Shevat Adult Party
Enjoy an Israeli sing-along, 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, call 267-250-3835.

Teens Talking Torah
Rabbi Howard A. Addison will talk Torah with teens at 9:15 a.m., at Congregation Melrose B'nai Israel Emanu-El, 133 W. Cheltenham Ave., Cheltenham. Call 215-635-1505.

BBYO Havdalah & Dance
Congregation Beth El-Ner Tamid and the B'nai B'rith Youth Organization will host a 6 p.m. Havdalah service followed by a 6:30 p.m. dance, at 715 Paxon Hollow Rd., Broomall. A light dinner is included. Proceeds will benefit BBYO and the Dick Packel Memorial Fund, providing services to special needs students. For tickets, call 610-356-8700.

SUNDAY, Feb. 12

Nosh & Drosh
Nosh on bagels and join 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.

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, 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 is available. 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.

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 .

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.

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, 410 Montgomery Ave., Wynnewood. Call 215-338-7920.

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 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.

Congresswoman to Speak
The Men's Club of Congregation Shaare Shamayim will welcome Congresswoman Allyson Schwartz to a 10 a.m. brunch meeting at 9768 Verree Rd., Philadelphia. RSVP to 215-676-7486.

Phone-a-Thon
Help the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia 2012 campaign get off to a good start by making calls at the Super Sunday Phone-a-thon at the Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy, 272 S. Bryn Mawr Ave., Bryn Mawr. Three shifts are available: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Childcare provided from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. (Snow date is Sunday, Feb. 26.) For more information or to register, call 215-832-0630 or go to: jewishphilly.org/supersunday.

Symphony Concert
The Mikveh Israel Association of Congregation Mikveh Israel will host an outing to an 8 p.m. concert featuring the Curtis Symphony Orchestra and pianist Leon McCawley at the Kimmel Center, 300 S. Broad St., Philadelphia. For tickets, call 215-922-5446.

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.

MONDAy, Feb. 13

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

Lunch and Learn
You bring the lunch and Temple Beth Sholom will bring the learn at 12:30 p.m., at 1901 Kresson Rd., Cherry Hill, N.J. Call 856-751-6663.

Food Distribution
The Klein JCC Mitzvah Food Project is in need of volunteers to pack and distribute food packages to seniors from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Red Lion Rd. and Jamison Ave., Philadelphia. RSVP to 215-832-0831.

Lunch and Learn
Rabbi David Ackerman of Congregation Beth Am Israel will discuss Jewish responses to contemporary dilemmas at a noontime lunch-and-learn program at Blank Rome, LLP, One Logan Square, 130 N. 18th St., Philadelphia. Bring a dairy lunch. To register, email: jfinkelstein@blankrome.com.

Housing the Homeless
Beth David Reform Congregation will offer temporary shelter, meals and support services to homeless mothers and young children today through Sunday, Feb. 19, at 1130 Vaughans Lane, Gladwyne. The service is offered through the Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN) of the Main Line and Beth David volunteers. For information, call 610-896-7485 or email: jcooper@bdavid.org.

Tuesday, Feb. 14

'Wells & Water'
Rabbi Ilene Bogosian will lead an 11:45 a.m. lunch-and-learn session 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.

Meeting & Luncheon
Newtown Hadassah will welcome podiatrist Dr. Charles M. Langman as guest speaker to a 1 p.m. meeting at Shir Ami-Bucks County Jewish Congregation, 101 Richboro Rd., Newtown. Lunch will begin at noon. If you are bringing your own, it must be dairy. To order lunch, call 215-499-9329.

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

People of the Book
Germantown Jewish Centre's book group will meet at 7:15 p.m., at 400 W. Ellet St., Philadelphia. This month's selection is Mazel by Rebecca Goldstein. Call 215-844-1507, Ext. 19.

Business Network
The Jewish Business Network of Montgomery County, an environment for Jewish professionals to network and socialize, will welcome guest speaker Clifford A. Goldstein, president of AMIDEX Funds Inc., and a member of the board of the America Israel Chamber of Commerce, to a noontime meeting at Max and David's, 8120 Old York Rd., 150 Yorktown Plaza, Elkins Park. Goldstein will discuss "The BDS Campaigns Against Israel --What You Should Know and What You Should Do." RSVP to 215-572-1511.

Class on Ketuvim
Dr. Michael Eisman will lead a Ketuvim Writings class at 7:30 p.m., at Congregation Melrose B'nai Israel Emanu-El, 133 W. Cheltenham Ave., Cheltenham. Call 215-635-1505.

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 15

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

Babies & Beginnings
Temple Sinai invites expectant moms, moms of infants and moms of pre-walkers to discuss a variety of topics, interact with guest speakers and share ideas in support of one another at a 9:30 a.m. class hosted by the preschool director. Save a spot by calling 215-643-6513.

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 6:30 p.m., at the National Museum of American Jewish History, 101 S. Independence Mall East, Philadelphia. Nils Roemer, professor of history at the University of Texas, will speak on "Jewish Tourism to Germany After the Holocaust." Register at: www.nmajh.org/publicprograms.

Seniors to Meet
The Senior Adult Clubs of Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel and Congregation Adath Jeshurun will welcome Selma Dafilou for a talk on "Herzl at 100 (plus 2): Dreams and Reality" at 8339 Old York Rd., Elkins Park. The morning will open with an 11 a.m. social hour. Call 215-635-6611.

Film Screening
The film Gasland will be previewed at 7 p.m., at Germantown Jewish Centre, 400 W. Ellet St., Philadelphia. A discussion on fracking will follow the film. Call 215-844-1507, Ext. 19.

THURSDAY, Feb. 16

Israeli Authors
The Kehillah of Lower Merion will continue its discussion on the new and veteran voices among Israeli authors at 7:30 p.m., at the Town Hall Coffee Company, 328 Montgomery Ave., Merion. Dr. Emilie S. Passow will lead the discussion. Etgar Keret, author of The Bus Driver Who Wanted to Be God and Other Stories, will be the subject of the conversation. For more info, email: cberlick@jewishlearningventure.org.

Talk With the Rabbi
Adath Israel will host a conversation with Rabbi Eric Yanoff on "Toward an Inclusive Community: Welcoming Multiple-Faith Households" from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., at 250 N. Highland Ave., Merion Station. The group will review Jewish texts, demographics, policy issues and strategies for being a welcoming community. Call 610-934-1919.

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 at Main Line Reform Temple, 410 Montgomery Ave., Wynnewood. RSVP to 267-256-2114 or email: JGoldstein@jfcsphilly.org.

Leonard Bernstein
"The Life and Works of Leonard Bernstein" will be the topic of a 1:30 p.m. presentation by Dr. Moylan C. Mills at Temple Sholom, 55 N. Church Lane, Broomall. The program is being presented by the synagogue's senior citizens group Hilltoppers. Call 610-356-5165.

FRIDAY, Feb. 17

Scholar in Residence
Temple Sinai will welcome Rabbi Ron Isaacs as the guest speaker at the Rabbi Sidney Greenberg Scholar-in-Residence weekend at 1401 N. Limekiln 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 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: gcol-ton07@comcast.net.

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.

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.

A Poetic Shabbat
Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel will celebrate the late Israeli poet Yehuda Amichai at 8 p.m. Shabbat serv-ices at 8339 Old York Rd., Elkins Park. His poetry will be read throughout the service and an illustrated presentation will be given by Rabbi Lance J. Sussman. Call 215-887-8700.

SATURDAY, Feb. 18

Scholar to Speak
Carleton College professor Louis Newman will give a D'var Torah Shabbat morning titled "Their Eyes Were Watching God" and will discuss "Jewish 'Law & Order' " in the afternoon at Germantown Jewish Centre, 400 W. Ellet St., Philadelphia. For more information, call 215-844-1507, Ext. 19.

All About Dreams
The Delaware Valley Beit Midrash Program at Kohelet Yeshiva High School will host a coffee and cheesecake reception, followed by a panel of medical, psychological, mystical and halachic experts discussing the topic of dreams at 8:30 p.m., at 223 N. Highland Ave., Merion Station. For more info, call 610-667-2020, Ext. 1078 or email: beitmidrash@koheletyeshiva.org.

SUNDAY, Feb. 19

Muslim Brotherhood
Join the Men's Club of Beth Sholom Congregation in welcoming David Rusin 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 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.

'Israel and the Media'
The Mikveh Israel Association of Congregation Mikveh Israel will welcome Aryeh Green, director of MediaCentral, at 9:30 a.m., following 8:15 a.m. services and a buffet breakfast, at 44 N. Fourth St., Philadelphia. Green will speak on "Israel and the Media: A Radically Different Approach." Call 215-922-5446.

Meet the Artists
Old City Jewish Art Center will host a reception celebrating the calligraphy of Emily Lustine and the young artists from Center City Jewish Preschool and Torah Academy from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at 119 N. Third St., Philadelphia. A printmaking project for children ages 4 and up is also scheduled. Call 215-923-1222.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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.

Building a Jewish Future
The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee and Temple Beth Hillel/Beth El will sponsor a joint educational program titled "Building Jewish Communities and Jewish Renewal: Nurturing a Jewish Future" on Thursday, Feb. 23, at 8 p.m., at 1001 Remington Rd., Wynnewood. The session will reflect on the decades during which the Jews of the Soviet Union were not permitted to express their Jewish identity, and how JDC is now involved in reclaiming these communities into the Jewish people, and rebuilding a vibrant Jewish future across the region. Call 610-649-5300.

Lifelong Learning
The Klein JCC will launch its 2012 Adult Lifelong Learning series on Monday, Feb. 20, at Red Lion Rd. and Jamison Ave., Philadelphia. For a complete listing of classes, call 215-698-7300.

Supreme Court Justices
A League of Our Own will welcome guest speaker Sheldon Seligsohn on Tuesday, Feb. 21, to a 2 p.m. meeting at Temple Judea of Doylestown, 300 E. Swamp Rd., Doylestown. Seligsohn will speak on "Jewish Supreme Court Justices -- Past and Present." For tickets, call 215-794-3149.

Penn Scholar's Program
The 15th annual Silvers Visiting Scholar Program of the University of Pennsylvania's Jewish Studies Program will feature a talk by Samuel Klausner, professor emeritus of sociology at Penn, and Ian Lustick, the Bess W. Heyman chair in political science at Penn, on Tuesday, Feb. 21, at 5 p.m., at the Van Pelt- Dietrich Library, Room 241, 3420 Walnut St., Philadelphia. The topic: "The Second War: North American Fighters in Israel's War of Independence." Call 215-898-6654.

'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.

All About 'Heaven'
Lisa Miller will discuss her book Heaven: Our Enduring Fascination with the Afterlife on Friday, Feb. 24, at 8 p.m. Shabbat services at Main Line Reform Temple, 410 Montgomery Ave., Wynnewood. Call 610-649-7800.

A Spiritual Journey
Rabbi Rami M. Shapiro, award-winning author, poet and essayist, will be the featured guest speaker during the Helen and Leon Weinberg Scholar-in-Residence Weekend, beginning on Friday, Feb. 24, at Congregation M'kor Shalom, 850 Evesham Rd., Cherry Hill, N.J. The program will open with a 6:30 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat, followed by dinner and a discussion on the meaning of lovingkindness. For a complete weekend schedule and to register for dinner, call 856-424-4220.

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.

Melaveh Malkah
Melaveh Malkah The Chayah Mushka Lubavitcher G'Milus Chesed (Interest-Free Loan Fund) will host its 39th melavah malkah at 8:30 p.m., at the Lubavitcher Center, 7622 Castor Ave. Mr. and Mrs. David E. Klein will be honored in memory of his mother Mrs. Selma G. Klein. For tickets, call 215-725-2030.

Reel Nights
Temple Brith Achim will host a screening of Everytime We Say Goodbye in conjunction with its "Reel Nights" series on Saturday, Feb. 25, at 481 S. Gulph Rd., King of Prussia. Potlucks will begin at 6 pm., and the movie will be shown at 7 p.m. Call 610-337-2222.

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, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at 1845 Walnut St., Philadelphia. Register at 215-854-1842 or email: Susan.Schultz@jevs.org.

Vashti's Banquet
Join the Sisterhoods of Congregation Tifereth Israel of Lower Bucks County, Congregation Beth El and Ohev Shalom of Bucks County for a Purim celebration on Sunday, Feb. 26, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at 375 Stony Hill Rd., Yardley. The afternoon will feature massages, henna, belly dancing, Israeli dancing and Middle Eastern food. Dress for the occasion (if desired). For information, call 215-673-6430.

A Princess Story
The Buerger Early Learning Center will welcome the Walnut Street Theatre's Touring Outreach Company for a 1 p.m. performance of the East African folk tale The Princess Who Lost Her Hair on Sunday, Feb. 26, at Congregation Rodeph Shalom, 615 N. Broad St., Philadelphia. Call 215-676-7550, Ext. 102.

Opening Spiritual Doors
The Special Needs Program of the Jewish Family and Children's Service of Southern New Jersey and the ACHaD program of the JCC will sponsor a Jewish spirituality conference for families and caregivers of children with special needs on Sunday, Feb. 26, at 3 p.m., at the Katz JCC, 1301 Springdale Rd., Cherry Hill, N.J. For more information or to register, call 856-424-1333 or go to: www.jfcssnj.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.

Honoring a Congregant
Beth Tikvah B'nai Jeshurun will honor congregant Linda Grife for accomplishments and contributions to the synagogue and the Jewish community at Shabbat services on Friday, March 2, at 1001 Paper Mill Rd., Erdenheim. The services will be followed by an Oneg. A Purim ball and auction is also planned for Saturday, March 3, at the National Museum of American Jewish History. The evening will feature cocktails and entrance to the museum, followed by dinner, music and dancing. For more information, call 215-836-5677.

The Mendelssohns
Congregation Beth Am Israel will host Karl Middleman for a two-part presentation of "The Mendelssohns: Grace, Passion and Privilege" on consecutive Sundays, March 4 and 11, from 10:15 a.m. to noon, at 1301 Hagys Ford Rd., Penn Valley. Call 610-667-1651 or go to: www.BethAmisrael.org.

Purim Carnival
Celebrate Purim with a moon bounce, arts and crafts, face painting, karaoke, games and prizes, and snacks with Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel on Sunday, March 4, from 10 a.m. to noon, at 300 S. 18th St., Philadelphia. Tickets for activities and food will be sold at the door. Call 215-735-5148.

Women's Day of Learning
Chabad of the Main Line will host a "Women's Day of Learning" on Sunday, March 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 625 Montgomery Avenue, Ardmore. Rebbetzin Nili Couzens and Rebbetzin Sara Esther Crispe will be the guest speakers. The afternoon will include a luncheon served between classes and shopping for jewelry and other handmade items. Proceeds will benefit women's learning in Israel. Call 610-660-9192.