Calendar

Seniors Shabbat
Area seniors, 60 years old and above, are invited to participate in a Shabbat program every Friday at the Jewish Communal Service Building, 2100 Arch St., Philadelphia. The 8:30 a.m. program offers everything from exercise classes, health screenings and discussion groups to featured speakers, live entertainment, educational and cultural enrichment classes, and holiday observances and celebrations. In addition, the day features a Kabbalat Shabbat service led by Rabbi Beth Janus, snacks and a hot kosher lunch. The program is sponsored by the Klein JCC in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, Friends of Stiffel and the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging. Call 215- 832-0539.

Rock'n Rollers
Temple Beth Sholom will host "Rock'n Rollers," a 9:30 a.m. program of age-appropriate activities for beginning walkers, including push toys, carriages and pushcarts, at 1901 Kresson Rd., Cherry Hill, N.J. Circle time and crafts are also planned. For more information, call 856-751-0994.

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 a service filled with song. RSVP to 215-844-1507, Ext. 19.

Erev Shabbat
Or Hadash 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.

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

'Shabbat of Inclusion'
Old York Road Temple-Beth Am invites all to its annual community Disability Awareness and Inclusion Shabbat service at 971 Old York Rd., Abington. The evening will open with a 7 p.m. wine-and-cheese reception, followed by 7:30 p.m. services honoring children and adults with special needs, along with their families and caregivers. Call 215-886-8000.

Women in Israel Today
Rabbi Elliot M. Strom of Shir Ami will speak on "Riding in the Back of the Bus: The Changing Place of Women in Israel Today" at 7:30 p.m. Shabbat services at 101 Richboro Rd., Newtown. Members of the SHAFTY youth group will also perform. Call 215-968-3400.

SATURDAY, Feb. 25

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.

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
The film Every Time We Say Goodbye will be screened during "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.

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.

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.

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.

Diamond Jubilee Gala
The Jewish Family and Children's Service of Greater Mercer County will celebrate its 75th anniversary with dinner and dancing at 7 p.m., at the Westin Princeton at Forrestal Village, 201 Village Blvd., Princeton, N.J. Music will be provided by the Franklin and Alison Dance Band. A silent auction and raffle are also planned. Proceeds will benefit children, adults and seniors in the community. To order tickets, call 609-987-8100 or email: regier@jfcsonline.org.

Rocking at T.I.
Rock out at a 9 p.m. concert presented by the members of Tifereth Israel at 2909 Bristol Rd., Bensalem. Admission includes beer, wine, soft drinks, munchies and dessert. RSVP to 215-752-3468.

Kiddush & Learning
Rabbi Ira Stone of Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel invites the community to learn the classical literature of the Jewish people following 10 a.m. services and a kiddush luncheon at 300 S. 18th St., Philadelphia. Call 215-735-5148.

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 or email: Susan.Schultz@jevs.org.

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.

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 more information or to register, call 856-424-1333 or go to: www.jfcssnj.org.

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

'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 info, call 215-836-5677 or email: office@btbj.org.

'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.

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.

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, or email: tlibesman@torahacademyonline.org.

Israeli Film Festival
The 2012 Israeli Film Festival will continue with the 7 p.m. screening of Dusk at the International House, 3701 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. The film is the story of individuals who meet -- or nearly meet -- by dusk, as 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.

Party Showcase
Planning a party? Check out the free Party Planning Showcase at Shir Ami, 101 Richboro Rd., Newtown. Hours will be 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 215-968-3400.

'The Hitchhikers'
The Ohev Shalom of Bucks County Film Festival will present the Israeli film The Hitchhikers at 2 p.m., at 2 Chester Rd., Wallingford. The film, written by well-known Israeli satirist and talk show host Dudu Topaz, captures the essence of Israeli society today in a most poignant and humorous way. Light snacks provided. Call 610-874-1465.

Hazak to Meet
Hazak of Tifereth Israel will welcome Bea Streitfeld to a 10 a.m. meeting at 2909 Bristol Rd., Bensalem. Streitfeld will speak about Paper Clips and her travels to Whitewall, Tenn., to visit the Children's Memorial Museum where the Paper Clips project is housed. Call 215-752-3468.

'Book' the Date
Temple Emanuel's Family Life Program, Adult Education, Religious School and Pre-School will launch "Read Across Jewish America Week" at Barnes & Noble, 911 Haddonfield Rd., Cherry Hill, N.J. The celebration will open with a 1 p.m. singing performance by Temple Emanuel's pre-school, followed by a 2 p.m. reading of Dr. Seuss' Green Eggs and Ham in Hebrew and a 2:30 p.m. reciting of One Fish, Two Fish in Yiddish. The celebration will continue until 5 p.m., and throughout the week at Temple Emanuel. For a complete schedule of events, call 856-489-0035, Ext. 20, or email: rena@templeemanuel.org.

Kinderlach Rock
Aish Philadelphia invites parents and kids to Kinderlach Rock, a multi-generational Jewish learning experience using music and dance, at 11:15 a.m., at 50 E. Montgomery Ave., Bala Cynwyd. Guests will join Music Monkey Jungle in a presentation of Jewish music. To register, call 610-668-9600 or go to: www.aishphila.com/2011/event.php?id=251&utm_source=kinderlach+rock+feb+26&utm_campaign=Kinder+video+email&utm_medium=email..

MONDAy, Feb. 27

For Grandparents
Temple Judea of Bucks County will host the first of a five-session program for Jewish grandparents of interfaith grandchildren 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.

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

'100 Voices'
Join Temple Beth Sholom for the fourth annual Rabbi Albert Lewis Memorial Evening at 7 p.m., at 1901 Kresson Rd., Cherry Hill, N.J. The evening will feature musical performances and the film 100 Voices: A Journey Home. Refreshments will follow the film. Bring canned goods to be donated to the JFCS Food Bank. Call 856-751-6663.

Jewish Trivia
Join Main Line Delco Hadassah for a Jewish trivia contest at an 11:15 a.m. meeting at Adath Israel, 250 N. Highland Ave., Merion Station. A petite luncheon will be served. RSVP to 610-642-4808.

Tuesday, Feb. 28

'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" 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" 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 tickets, 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 and translator Annie Kantar 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." Call 215-898-6654.

Law Networking Event
The Brandeis Law Society of Philadelphia and the Jewish Graduate Student Network of Hillel of Greater Philadelphia will welcome Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Seamus P. McCaffery as the guest speaker to the 11th annual Law Networking Event 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 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 of her book Jews and Booze 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.

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 29

Person to Person
Rabbi Howard Bogot will open a six-week seminar titled "Person to Person -- Listening to Others" at 10 a.m., at Old York Road Temple-Beth Am, 971 Old York Rd., Abington. The seminar will feature discussions concerning interpersonal relationships. Call 215-886-8000.

Israel Update
The Greater Philadelphia District of the Zionist Organization of America will host its quarterly open meeting at 7:30 p.m., at Temple Beth Hillel/Beth El, 1001 Remington Rd., Wynnewood. Rep. Curt Schroder (R-Chester County), who recently returned from a mission to Israel sponsored by the Pennsylvania Jewish Coalition, and student Allie Black, who recently returned from a Birthright trip, will present "An Update From Israel: Two Perspectives." Call 215-338-9188.

THURSDAY, March 1

'Life and Loss'
The Holocaust Studies Program of Albright College will present the eighth annual Richard J. Yashek Lecture titled "Life and Loss in the Shadow of the Holocaust: A Jewish Family's Untold Story," featuring the co-author of the book of the same title, Rebecca Boeh-ling, Ph.D. The 7:30 p.m. free program will be at the Wachovia Theatre Center for the Arts, 1621 N. 13th St., Reading. The book tells the story of the Kaufmann-Steinberg family, which was pulled apart under the Nazi regime and left divided among Germany, the United States and Palestine. For more information or disabled assistance, call 610-921-7214.

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 Adath Israel, 250 N. Highland Ave., Merion Station. Limor Mintz-Manor will speak on "The New World and Its Indigenous People in the Early Modern Jewish Imagination." For tickets, call 215-923-3811.

Support Group
The Samost Jewish Family and Children's Service will sponsor a 10-session back-to-work support group opening at 7 p.m., at 1301 Springdale Rd., Suite 150, Cherry Hill, N.J. Register at 856-424-1333, Ext. 3271.

Judaic Needlework
The Pomegranate Guild of Judaic Needlework will host a 7 p.m. workshop on filet crochet at Congregation M'kor Shalom, 850 Evesham Rd., Cherry Hill, N.J. Learn to crochet and make a small piece with a pomegranate motif. Bring a small ball of No. 10 cotton and a steel crochet hook, No. 7 or No. 8. RSVP to 856-489-1749.

Men's Club Dinner
The Men's Club of Melrose B'nai Israel Emanu-El will host a 6 p.m. dinner program at 133 W. Cheltenham Ave., Cheltenham. The program will focus on the Philadelphia Mural Project. Call 215-635-1505.

FRIDAY, March 2

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 at 1001 Paper Mill Rd., Erdenheim. The services will be followed by an Oneg. A Purim ball and auction is also planned for tomorrow 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 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.

Family-Friendly Shabbat
Congregation Beth Am Israel invites families to celebrate Shabbat with songs, stories, puppets, juice and challah at 5:30 p.m., at 1301 Hagys Ford Rd., Penn Valley. Call 610-677-1651.

Celebrating Shabbat
Old York Road Temple-Beth Am invites infants, toddlers, preschoolers and their families to welcome Shabbat with music, story and blessings at 5:30 p.m., at 971 Old York Rd., Abington. March birthday blessings will be celebrated at a 6 p.m. Kabbalat service and a 7 p.m. family service. Call 215-886-8000.

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 or email: bschwartz@adathisrael.org.

First Friday Shabbos
The "Shabbos Gallery" of the Old City Jewish Art Center, will feature "The Elements Art Exhibition" 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 soup, gefilte fish, salads and chicken. Call 215-923-1222 or go to: www.ocjac.org.

Shabbat Across America
Beth Israel Congregation will join the New Jersey Jewish community in celebrating Shabbat Across America at 6:30 p.m., at 1015 E. Park Ave., Vineland, N.J. The service will be followed by a Sisterhood paid-up dinner. RSVP to 856-691-0852.

Shabbat Under the Stars
Join Beth Sholom Congregation for "Shabbat Under the Stars" at 6 p.m., at 8231 Old York Rd., Elkins Park. An aleph consecration is also planned. Call 215-887-1342.

SATURDAY, March 3

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

SUNDAY, March 4

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

Hamantashen Baking
The GershmanY invites you to learn how to make hamantashen with pastry mavens Barbara Black and Rosa Esquenazi 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.

Singles Brunch
The South Jersey Jewish Singles will host an 11 a.m. brunch at Kaminski's, 1425 Brace Rd., Cherry Hill, N.J. Separate checks. RSVP to 609-953-8649.

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.

'Dare to Dance'
The National Museum of American Jewish History will present Sosua: Dare to Dance, an original musical based on the story of European Jews who escaped Germany prior to the Holocaust and found refuge in the seaside town of Sosua in the Dominican Republic. The performance, appropriate for children ages 10 and up, is set for 3 p.m., at 101 S. Independence Mall East, Philadelphia. For tickets, call 215-923-3811.

Speaking Yiddishly
The Yiddish Speaking Club will host a 10 a.m. meeting in the library at Gratz College, 7605 Old York Road, Melrose Park. Call 215-887-5283.

String Quartet in Concert
The Samuel Barber String Quartet will perform in a 2:30 p.m. concert of music by Ludwig van Beethoven, Alexander Borodin and William Grant Still at Beth Israel Congregation, 1015 E. Park Ave., Vineland, N.J. For tickets, call 856-691-0852.

Israeli Guide Dogs
Parents of North American Israelis will welcome Michael J. Leventhal, executive director of the Israel Guide Dog Center for the Blind, at a 1 p.m. program at Beth Tikvah B'nai Jeshurun, 1001 Paper Mill Rd., Erdenheim. To RSVP, call 215-836-5677 or email: mrocheste@ aol.com.

So You Like to Sing!
If you like to sing, come out to Beth Sholom Congregation at 11 a.m. and join the Troupe in working your vocal cords at 8231 Old York Rd., Elkins Park. Call 215-887-1342.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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., Phila-delphia. The event will feature health screenings, fitness activities, gardening tips, light refreshments and vendor exhibits. For tickets, call 215-765-9000, Ext. 5055.

Voices of Women
Cantor Elena Zarkh of Old York Road Temple-Beth Am will present the voices of the women who contributed to changing Reform Jewish liturgical music and the prayer experience from the 20th century until now on Tuesday, March 6, at 7:30 p.m., at 971 Old York Rd., Abington. The program is in conjunction with the Lincow Institute of Adult Education. Call 215-886-8000.

Chance Auction
The Jeanes Hospital Auxiliary will host a Chance Auction on Wednesday, March 7, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., in the hospital's Patient Care Center lobby at 7600 Central Ave., Philadelphia. Participants are invited to purchase tickets and place them in the container assigned to those items they wish to win. There will be a random drawing for the winner. You do not need to be present to win. For more information, 215-728-2131.

The State of Philly
The Harold's Table Discussion series of the American Jewish Committee will host a noontime discussion with Montgomery County Commissioner Josh Shapiro titled "The State of Greater Philadelphia: Policy Challenges, Political Will" on Wednesday, March 7, at Saul Ewing LLP, Centre Square West, 1500 Market St., 38th floor, Philadelphia. Lunch included in cost. RSVP to 215-665-2300 or email: fertikp@ajc.org.

Tribute Benefit
Camp Ramah in the Poconos will host its first Tribute Benefit and Silent Auction honoring past presidents of camp, on Thursday, March 8, at 6 p.m., at the National Museum of American Jewish History, 101 S. Independence Mall East, Philadelphia. Proceeds will benefit the scholarship fund, providing more children with the opportunity to experience the transformative summer experience Ramah offers. Call 215-923-3811.

Service of Healing
Rabbi Jennifer Frenkel of Congregation M'kor Shalom will lead a 10:15 a.m. healing service on Saturday, March 10, at 850 Evesham Rd., Cherry Hill, N.J. Call 856-424-4220.

Make a Seder Plate
The Gershman Y invites you and your children to create a seder plate for use in your home using clay slabs, colored slips and simple image transfer techniques on Sunday, March 11, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at the Clay Studio, 139 N. Second St., Philadelphia. Call 215-545-4400.

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 will benefit women's learning in Israel. Call 610- 660-9192.

Boutique & Craft Show
Shop for a variety of handmade jewelry, handbags, belts, pottery, scarves, baskets, Judaica and much more at a Boutique & Craft Show hosted by Old York Road Temple-Beth Am on Sunday, March 11, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 971 Old York Rd., Abington. Raffles and food available. Call 215-886-8000.

From Israel to Gambia
Adath Israel, in partnership with the American Associates of Ben-Gurion University, will host Kebba Sonko, BGU graduate and Minister of Forestry and the Environment in the West African nation of Gambia, at 9:30 a.m., on Sunday, March 11, at 250 N. Highland Ave., Merion Station. Sonko will discuss his work to feed the people and safeguard the environment in his homeland using technology learned in Israel. Brunch will be served. Call 215-884-4510.