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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 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: gcolton07@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 services 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.

Minyan Services
Start your day at a spiritual pace with the Temple Beth Sholom Seniors Group at 7 a.m. minyan services at 1901 Kresson Rd., Cherry Hill, N.J. A bagel breakfast will follow the service. Call 856-751-6663.

Shir Klez
Shir Ami will host a 6 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat service featuring the music of Shir Klez at 101 Richboro Rd., Newtown. Call 215-968-3400.

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.

Israeli Dance Marathon
The Gershman Y will host an Israeli dance marathon at 7:30 p.m., at 401 S. Broad St., Philadelphia. The evening will start with a beginners' session, followed by an open session that will go late into the night. The marathon will be led and deejayed by Don Schillinger of Rak-Dan Dancing. Call 215-545-4400.

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.

SUNDAY, Feb. 19

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.

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. Call 610-660-0190.

'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 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.

MONDAy, Feb. 20

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 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.

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.

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.

Compassionate Friends
The Bustleton Chapter of the Compassionate Friends, a nonprofit support group for family members grieving the death of a child, regardless of age or cause, will meet at 7 p.m., at Paul's Run, 9896 Bustleton Ave., Philadelphia. Call 215-396-0460.

Chicken Soup & Groggers
Join the Sisterhood of Congregation Melrose B'nai Israel Emanu-El in making chicken soup and groggers at 7:30 p.m., at 133 W. Cheltenham Ave., Cheltenham. Call 215- 635-1505.

Tuesday, Feb. 21

Supreme Court Justices
A League of Our Own will welcome guest speaker Sheldon Seligsohn 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, at 5 p.m., at the Van Pelt-Dietrich Library, Room 241, 3420 Walnut St., Philadelphia. Klausner will discuss "The Second War: North American Fighters in Israel's War of Independence." Call 215-898-6654.

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

Lunch & Learn
Rabbi Robert Alpert will lead a noontime Torah study session scheduled at the offices of Cozen O'Connor, 1900 Market St., Philadelphia. A second session, led by Rabbi Bonnie Goldberg, will be held at the offices of Sally Mitlas Productions in the Pavilion, 261 Old York Rd., Ste. 728, Jenkintown. Call 610-239-6003.

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 22

Mah Jongg Games
Enjoy an evening of mah jongg with the Sisterhood of Old York Road Temple-Beth Am at 7 p.m., at 971 Old York Rd., Abington. Call 215-886-8000.

Body & Soul
Join Congregation Adath Jeshurun for an evening that will warm the body and soul, featuring beginning yoga, massages, a hands-on craft project, henna art and more at 6 p.m., at 7763 Old York Rd., Elkins Park. If you choose to participate in yoga, please bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing. For more information and to register, call 215-635-6611.

'What Would Golda Do?'
Selma Dafilou will discuss "Golda Meir: What Would Golda Do?" at 10 a.m., at Old York Road Temple-Beth Am, 971 Old York Rd., Abington. Call 215-886-8000.

'Seussical the Musical'
The Temple Sinai Players will present Seussical the Musical 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.

Lunch & Learn
A noon Torah-study session, led by Rabbi Gary Charlestein, will be held at 12:30 p.m., at Premier Dental Products, 1710 Romano Drive, Plymouth Meeting. Call 610-239-6003.

'Operation Cast Lead'
Congregation Or Ami will present "The Conflict through My Eyes: Operation Cast Lead and Beyond," featuring Jared Ben-Caro, IDF paratrooper, at 7 p.m., at 708 Ridge Pike, Lafayette Hill. Ben-Garo will discuss his experience during the 2009 Israeli military action in Gaza. Call 610-828-9066.

THURSDAY, Feb. 23

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" 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 as part of the Jewish people, and rebuilding a vibrant Jewish future across the region. Call 610- 649-5300.

Say Cheese!
The Photography Club of Old York Road Temple-Beth Am will meet at 7 p.m., at 971 Old York Rd., Abington. Photographers of all levels and skills are welcome. Call 215-886-8000.

Singles Meeting
The South Jersey Jewish Singles will meet at 7:30 p.m., at Temple Emanuel, 1101 Springdale Rd., Cherry Hill, N.J. Guest speaker Kathy Brown, a local health coach, will discuss levels of awareness of thoughts, feelings and actions. Call 609-953-8649.

The State of Philadelphia
The State of Philadelphia Speaker Series, sponsored by American Jewish Committee's ACCESS for Emerging Leaders, will present an evening with Seth Williams, Philadelphia District Attorney, at 6:30 p.m., at Hangley, Aronchick, Pudlin, Segal & Schiller, One Logan Square, 18th and Cherry Sts., Philadelphia. Williams' topic will be: "Making Philadelphia Safe: The Challenges for the D.A." RSVP to 215-665-2300 or email: fertikp@ajc.org.

FRIDAY, Feb. 24

All About 'Heaven'
Lisa Miller will discuss her book Heaven: Our Enduring Fascination with the Afterlife 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, an award-winning author, poet and essayist, will be the featured guest speaker during the Helen and Leon Weinberg Scholar-in-Residence Weekend 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 of the meaning of lovingkindness. For a complete weekend schedule and to register for dinner, call 856-424-4220.

Kol Zimrah & Potluck
Germantown Jewish Centre will welcome the fourth Shabbat of the month at 5 p.m., at 400 W. Ellet St., Philadelphia. A potluck dinner will follow the service. RSVP to 215-844-1507, Ext. 19.

Erev Shabbat
Or Hadash: A Reconstructionist Congregation will host a seventh-grade family education program and dinner at 190 Camp Hill Rd., Fort Washington. Dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by services at 8 p.m. Call 215-283-0276.

Anniversary Blessings
Old York Road Temple-Beth Am invites the community to a wine-and-cheese reception at 7 p.m., followed by 7:30 p.m. services celebrating February anniversaries, at 971 Old York Rd., Abington. Call 215-886-8000.

TGI Shabbat
Join Society Hill Synagogue in welcoming jazz musicians Jud Aaron and Josh Nadel to a 6:15 p.m. TGI Shabbat service at 418 Spruce St., Philadelphia. Call 215-922-6590.

SATURDAY, Feb. 25

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., Phila-delphia. Mr. and Mrs. David E. Klein will be honored in memory of his mother Mrs. Selma G. Klein. For tickets, call 215-725-2030.

Israeli Film Festival
The film Intimate Grammar will kick off the 2012 Israeli Film Festival at 8 p.m., at the International House, 3701 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. The film tells the story of a dysfunctional family in which delayed puberty makes life miserable for a pre-adolescent growing up in Jerusalem in the 1960s. A second screening is scheduled tomorrow at 3 p.m. To order tickets, go to: www.iffphila.com.

Purim Masquerade Ball
Congregation Or Ami will host a Purim Masquerade ball 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 with music by 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 at 8:30 p.m., at Congregation Beth Hamedrosh, 200 Haverford Rd., Wynnewood. RSVP to 610-353-5529 or email: shfalconeslp@yahoo.com.

Tot Shabbat Celebration
Families with children pre-K and younger are invited to celebrate Shabbat with tefillah, singing, stories and family Torah learning at 11 a.m., at Congregation Beth Am Israel, 1301 Hagys Ford Rd., Penn Valley. Call 610-667-1651.

Monte Carlo Night
Congregation Adath Jeshurun invites the community to its "Magnificent Monte Carlo Night" at 7:30 p.m., at 7763 Old York Rd., Elkins Park. The evening will include hors d'oeuvres, desserts, an authentic gaming experience, and live and silent auctions. Proceeds will benefit the synagogue and its pre-school and infant center. Call 215-635-6611.

Beth Am 'Stars'
Old York Road Temple-Beth Am will honor congregants who have made contributions to the greater community at a 7 p.m. gala dinner at 971 Old York Rd., Abington. RSVP to 215-886-8000.

Reel Nights
The film Every Tme We Say Goodbye will be screened at "Reel Nights" at 7 p.m., at Temple Brith Achim, 481 S. Gulph Rd., King of Prussia. A potluck dinner will be served at 6 p.m. Call 610-337-2222.

SUNDAY, Feb. 26

SAT Fundamentals
JEVS Career Strategies invites high school sophomores and juniors, and their parents, to learn the secrets of success in taking the SAT from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at 1845 Walnut St., Philadelphia. Register at 215-854-1842.

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 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 you so desire). Call 215-673-6430.

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 at 3 p.m., at the Katz JCC, 1301 Springdale Rd., Cherry Hill, N.J. For information or to register, call 856-424-1333.

'World of Difference'
Beth Tikvah B'nai Jeshurun will host an interactive workshop from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., at 1001 Paper Mill Rd., Erdenheim. The workshop, led by the Anti-Defamation League's A World of Difference Institute, is designed to help participants discuss and respond to diversity within the community. Babysitting will be available and light snacks will be served. For more information, call 215-836-5677.

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 at Congregation Rodeph Shalom, 615 N. Broad St., Philadelphia. Call 215-676-7550, Ext. 102.

Scholarship Dinner
Torah Academy will host its annual scholarship dinner at 5 p.m., at the Westin Hotel Philadelphia, 220 S. 17th St., Philadelphia. Distinguished honorees are Rabbi Gedalia and Dr. Ruth Pinkenson Feldman, and Rabbi Aryeh Silver and Mrs. Rhonda DeGategno. For more information, call 610-642-7870, Ext. 255.

Nosh with Rabbi Josh
Join Rabbi Joshua Waxman for a nosh and chat at 9 a.m., at Or Hadash: A Reconstructionist Congregation, 190 Camp Hill Rd., Fort Washington. Call 215-283-0276.

Hebrew for Beginners
Learn how to decode Hebrew letters and vowels and begin to read a basic prayer vocabulary with Rabbi Annette Koch at a "Hebrew for Beginners" course from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., at Shir Ami, 101 Richboro Rd., Newtown. Call 215-968-3400.

Israeli Film Festival
The 2012 Israeli Film Festival will continue with the screening of Dusk at 7 p.m., at the International House, 3701 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. The film is the story of individuals who meet -- or nearly meet -- by dusk, when day shifts to night. A hit-and-run car accident is the catalyst for much of the action. To order tickets, go to: www.iffphila.com.

'Quest for Menschhood'
The Bible Players (comedians Andrew Davies and Aaron Friedman) will perform their new family-friendly Torah comedy from 10 a.m. to noon, at Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel, 8339 Old York Rd., Elkins Park. For a sneak peek, visit: www.TheBiblePlayers.com. Call 215-887-8700.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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. To register, call 215-320-0376.

Feast at Zahav
Join celebrated chef Michael Solomonov for a culinary journey through the exquisite cuisine at Zahav on Monday, Feb. 27, at 6:30 p.m., at 237 St. James Place, Philadelphia. Proceeds will benefit the Gershman Y. For tickets, call 215-545-4400 or go to: www.gershmany.org.

'One Book' Event
The "One Book, One Jewish Community" program will present Dr. Emilie Passow for a talk on "Transcending Trauma: Perspectives from a Child of Survivors" on Tuesday, Feb. 28, at 7:30 p.m., at Ohev Shalom of Bucks County, 944 Second Street Pike, Richboro. Call 215-322-9595.

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" on Tuesday, Feb. 28, at 7 p.m., at Main Line Reform Temple, 410 Montgomery Ave., Wynnewood. Eitan Bar-Yosef will speak on "The African Journey in Israeli Literature and Culture." For ticket information, call 215-923-3811.

Penn Scholar's Program
The Jewish Studies Program Kutchin Seminar Series of the University of Pennsylvania will feature a talk by poet translator Annie Kantar on Tuesday, Feb. 28, at 1:30 p.m., at the Van Pelt-Dietrich Library, Room 241, 3420 Walnut St., Philadelphia. Kantar will discuss " 'And Here, She is Shadow': Translating Leah Goldberg into English." For more information, call 215-898-6654.

Law Networking Event
The Brandeis Law Society of Philadelphia and the Jewish Graduate Student Network of Hillel of Greater Phila-delphia will welcome Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Seamus P. McCaffery as the guest speaker to the 11th annual Law Networking Event on Tuesday, Feb. 28, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the law firm of Duane Morris, LLP, 30 S. 17th St., Philadelphia. The evening will include remarks from prominent professionals and breakout sessions focusing on specific practice areas, as well as a general session, refreshments and socializing. For more information, call at 267-519-4979 or email: mlaver@ wglaw.com.

'Jews and Booze'
The Gershman Y will welcome author Marni Davis for a 7 p.m. discussion on her book Jews and Booze on Tuesday, Feb. 28, at the Raven Lounge, 1718 Sansom St., Philadelphia. The book examines American Jews' long and complicated relationship to alcohol during the late 19th- and early 20th-centuries, the years of the national prohibition movement's rise and fall. For tickets, call 215-545-4400.

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.

Jews in Fashion Shabbat
In conjunction with its "Shabbat Shindigs" program,the Gershman Y will present a Jewish and Fashion Shabbat Dinner on Friday, March 2, at 401 S. Broad St., Philadelphia. The evening will open at 5 p.m. with a tour of the exhibit, "Mending=Art," in the Borowsky Gallery, followed by dinner and a talk by Phyllis Dillon on the impact of Jews in the world of fashion. For tickets, call 215-545-4400 or go to: www.gershmany.org.

Sushi & Sake
The Shira Chapter of the Amit Philadelphia Council will host an evening of sushi and sake on Saturday, March 3, at 8 p.m., in a private home in Merion Station. RSVP to: philamit@aol.com.

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 Carnivals
Celebrate Purim with a moon bounce, arts and crafts, face painting, karaoke, games, prizes and snacks at 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.

Dress in your favorite Purim costume and join Congregation M'kor Shalom for a Purim carnival on Sunday, March 4, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at 850 Evesham Rd., Cherry Hill, N.J. Food will be available for purchase. The fourth annual Tot Purim Preshow is set to begin at 10:30 a.m. RSVP to 856-424-4220.

Enjoy a candy factory, moon bounce, dunk the rabbi and more at a Purim carnival hosted by Congregation Beth El from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., on Sunday, March 4, at 375 Stony Hill Rd., Yardley. Call 215-493-1707.

Hamantaschen Baking
The GershmanY invites you to learn how to make hamantaschen with pastry mavens Barbara Black and Rosa Esquenazi on Sunday, March 4, at 3 p.m., at Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel, 300 S. 18th St., Philadelphia. RSVP to 215-545-4400 or go to: www.gershmany.org.

Money Monday
"Understanding Your Credit Score" will be the focal point of a 6:30 p.m. free financial workshop on Monday, March 5, at the Klein JCC, Red Lion Rd. and Jamison Ave., Philadelphia. To register, call 215-698-7300, Ext. 135.

For Seniors
The Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA) and the Philadelphia International Flower Show will offer seniors (60-plus) a double dose of health and flowers on Tuesday, March 6, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel, 1200 Market St., Philadelphia. The event will feature health screenings, fitness activities, gardening tips, light refreshments and vendor exhibits. For tickets, call 215-765-9000, Ext. 5055 or email: events@pcaphl.org.

Purim Celebrations
Congregation M'kor Shalom will mark the holiday of Purim with the reading of the Megillat Esther and a Purim schpiel on Wednesday, March 7, at 850 Evesham Rd., Cherry Hill, N.J. Instead of groggers, participants are asked to bring and shake a box of pasta. Following the service, all pasta will be donated to local food pantries. Call 856-424-4220.

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 Ave., 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 to benefit women's learning in Israel. Call 610-660-9192.

The Road to Jewish Prayer
Join Cantor Robert Freedman as he becomes your guide through the four worlds that are the terrain of Jewish prayer at a free three-session course opening Tuesday, March 13, at 7:15 p.m., at Society Hill Synagogue, 418 Spruce St., Philadelphia. Call 215-922-6590.

Holocaust Survivor Event
The Jewish Family and Children's Service of Greater Philadelphia will present the Fran Kane Memorial Lecture titled "Impacting the Lives of Holocaust Survivors in their Later Years," featuring Tova Friedman, social worker and Holocaust survivor, on Wed-nesday, March 14, at 8:30 a.m., at Congregation Adath Jeshurun, 7763 Old York Rd., Elkins Park. Three Pennsylvania social work CEUs pending. Breakfast will be served. RSVP to 267-256-2078.

Speak Up For Israel
Learn how to speak on Israel's behalf and counter claims made against Israel with three practical and effective communication tools at a 7:30 p.m. talk titled "Say It Enough, It Still Isn't True" by Eugene Kontorovich, professor at Northwestern University School of Law, on Wednesday, March 28, at Beth El Synagogue, 50 Maple Stream Rd., East Windsor, N.J. To register, call 609-443-4454 or go to: www.bethel.net.