friday [may 9]

Shabbat in Hackensack Temple Beth El in Hackensack celebrates Israel’s 60th birthday with a program, Shabbat dinner, and kabbalat Shabbat services, beginning at 6 p.m. All are welcome. Program is $18 for adult members, $25 for adult non-members; $9 for children. Reservations, www.templebethelhackensack.org or (201) 342-2045.

Shabbat in Emerson In celebration of Israel’s 60th birthday, Cong. B’nai Israel in Emerson holds kabbalat Shabbat services, 7:30 p.m. Rabbi Mark W. Kiel will ask "We are free. We are Free?" (201) 265-2272.

Shabbat in River Edge Temple Sholom in River Edge holds family Shabbat services with a sign language interpreter, 7:30 p.m. (201) 489-2463, ext. 202.

Shabbat in Jersey City Temple Beth-El in Jersey City marks Yom Ha’Atzmaut during kabbalat Shabbat services, 8 p.m. (201) 333-4229.

saturday [may 10]

Shabbat in Teaneck The Jewish Center of Teaneck holds the Three "Cs"— Cholent, Cugel, and Conversation after Shabbat services that begin at 9 a.m. Rabbi Lawrence Zierler and congregants will discuss "Labeling Judaism: Do We Understand What Our Movements Stand For Today?" Refreshments. (201) 833-0515.

Musical tribute to Israel Temple Beth Tikvah in Wayne honors Israel with a musical tribute, 7 p.m. Among those performing are a 30-voice choir, youth choir, band ensemble, and guest soloists. Cost: $18 a person, $10 for children younger than 13. (973) 595-6565.

Casino night Temple Beth Rishon of Northwest Bergen County in Wyckoff holds a casino night with a light buffet dinner and silent auction, 7-10 p.m. The event will be held at the Gerrard Berman Day School, 45 Spruce St., in Oakland. (201) 891-4466.

Live shiur Torah Links and Young Israel of Fair Lawn offer a live shiur broadcast at YIFL, 11-05 Saddle River Road, of Rabbi Yisroel Reisman from Brooklyn, 10:30 p.m. Coffee and cake at 10. Live shiurim will be ongoing. Sponsorships and dedications welcome. (201) 797-1800 or www.yifl.org

sunday [may 11]

Celebrating Israel Benjamin Krasna, Deputy Consul General of Israel in New York, will discuss "The Challenges and Rewards of Representing the Jewish State: One Diplomat’s View," for a lecture celebrating Israel’s 60th anniversary at Cong. Beth Aaron in Teaneck, 8:30 p.m. Information, e-mail Deena at dyellin@aol.com or call Aliza at (201) 833-0801.

monday [may 12]

Lunch and learn The Point and Counter Point series with Arnold Rogoff meets at the YM-YWHA of North Jersey in Wayne for an open discussion, noon. Free; bring lunch; coffee and tea will be served. (973) 595-0100, ext. 228 or www.ymha-nj.org

Education day Teaneck/Hackensack Hadassah meets at Temple Emeth in Teaneck for its annual Education Day, 1 p.m. Dr. Thelma Borodkin, who recently spent three weeks in Israel, will discuss "Israel at 60." All are welcome. Refreshments. (201) 692-0224.

Feature film The Treasure Hunting in Film series at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades in Tenafly concludes its series "The 25 Best Films of All Times" with Ernst Lubitsch’s romantic comedy "Trouble in Paradise," 7:30 p.m. Harold Chapler introduces the film and leads a discussion afterward. Each film is $3 for members, $4 for non-members. Inbal, (201) 569-7900, ext. 339.

Israel and the Palestinians Dr. Stephen P. Cohen, a Harvard-trained psychologist whose career focuses on citizen diplomacy in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, discusses "Israel and the Palestinians" at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades in Tenafly, 7:30 p.m. Free. (201) 569-7900, ext. 460.

Support for Orthodox divorced moms A support group for Orthodox divorced mothers to share ideas and resources meets with social worker Debbie Fox at Jewish Family Service, 1485 Teaneck Road, in Teaneck, 7:30 p.m. Laura, (201) 837-9090 or e-mail thelivingroom@jfsbergen.org

Israeli hero speaking in Mahwah Col. Shimon Katcha Cahaner will discuss his famed career in the Israel Defense Forces at a Jewish National Fund event at Beth Haverim/Shir Shalom in Mahwah, 7:45 p.m. Free. (201) 926-6444.

tuesday [may 13]

Social program for survivors Café Europa, a social program for Holocaust survivors, meets at the Fair Lawn Jewish Center/Cong. B’nai Israel for a Yom Ha’Atzmaut program, 11 a.m. Noam Greenberg, press officer at the Consulate General of Israel in New York, will discuss Israel. Lunch served. The group is sponsored by Jewish Family & Children’s Service of North Jersey and is supported by the Claims Conference and private donations; transportation can be arranged. (973) 595-0111.

Luck and mazel The Senior Daytime Program at Temple Beth Tikvah in Wayne meets to hear congregant Emily Schuman discuss "What is Luck? Mazel vs. Haynehoreh," 1 p.m. Cost: $5. (973) 694-7478 or (973) 595-6565.

Ceramics The Chabad Center of Passaic County in Wayne offers "Ceramic Crafts" for 3- to 5-year-olds, 4:30 p.m. Cost: $5 a session, weekly through May 27. Chani, (973) 694-6274.

Celebrating Israel Cong. Shomrei Torah in Wayne marks Israel’s 60th birthday during a themed event, "To Israel With Love." Activities include Israeli-style dinner at 6:30 p.m., booths by religious school students representing Israeli cities, talk by Israeli soldier Uri Lerner, and musical tribute to Israel by Naomi Miller. Proceeds will benefit One Family Fund, which aids victims of terror in Israel. Adults, $18; $5 for children, 4-17; free for those younger than 3. (973) 696-2500.

Israeli cooking Temple Emanu-El in Closter offers "Learn to cook like a sabra" with Northern Affairs’ head chef, 6:30 p.m. Cost: $25. (201) 750-9997.

wednesday [may 14]

Lunch and learn The Point and Counter Point series at the YM-YWHA of North Jersey in Wayne meets, noon. Free; bring lunch; coffee and tea will be served. (973) 595-0100, ext. 228 or www.ymha-nj.org

Ice cream social/open house Temple Beth Rishon in Wyckoff hosts a "welcome open house ice cream social," 7 p.m. Membership incentives until May 30. Helene, (201) 891-4466.

Dinner with author Lucette Lagnado, author of "The Man in the White Sharkskin Suit," speaks at an Emunah dinner at a private home in Teaneck, 7:30 p.m. Sephardic buffet dinner. Proceeds will benefit the Libby Kolb Center for the Creative Arts in Israel. Mindy, (201) 836-1545. To buy the book, Joanne, (201) 833-9114.

Kosher chocolate story Robin Lerner of Le Chocolate in Teaneck is the guest speaker for the Hispano Hebraico club of the Jewish Center of Teaneck, 8 p.m. Sweet samples served. Free. (201) 833-0515.

thursday [may 15]

Senior trip The senior social club at the YM-YWHA of North Jersey in Wayne travels to the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse to see "The Last of the Red Hot Lovers." Cheryl, (973) 595-0100, ext. 228.

Senior program Seniors at Cong. Shomrei Torah in Fair Lawn meet for lunch and a discussion, "Experiences of a Jewish Chaplain in Iraq and Afghanistan," with Rabbi Ira Kronenberg, director of religious services at the Daughters of Miriam/Gallen Institute in Clifton, 11:15 a.m. Cost: $5, includes lunch. Checks payable to Shomrei Torah Senior Program. Reservations, Varda, (201) 791-0327 or Esther, (201) 791-7785.

Artist’s reception The Mark Gallery in Englewood, 11 Grand Ave., hosts a reception marking the U.S. solo debut of Hungarian artist Peter Lajtail Langer’s work reflecting his secular and Jewish life, 6-9 p.m. (201) 568-6275 or www.mark-gallery.com

Adoption information The YM-YWHA of North Jersey in Wayne offers "Options for Adoption," an information seminar with Helene Casper of Cradle of Hope Adoption Center, Marylou Facher, a social worker from Jewish Family Service of Metrowest, and Anne Mollen, senior clinician at JFS Metrowest, 7 p.m. Free. Arlene, (973) 595-0100, ext. 280.

Second Generation group A monthly group for children of Holocaust survivors sponsored by The Living Room at Jewish Family Service of Bergen County in Teaneck, 1485 Teaneck Road, meets for a discussion with Irit Felsen, "Survivor Families Into the Future: An Evolution of Self and Relationships," 7 p.m. Cost: $18. Laura, (201) 837-9090 or e-mail thelivingroom@jfsbergen.org

Book discussion Michelle Kaplan continues the YM-YWHA of North Jersey in Wayne’s Recreating Your Life Book Club with a discussion on Wayne Dyer’s "The Power of Intention," 7:30 p.m. Members, $5; $7 for non-members. (973) 595-0100, ext. 228.

Middle East politics/terrorism Daniel Pipes, an expert on Middle East politics and international terrorism, speaks at Cong. Kol HaNeshamah in Englewood, 7:30 p.m. (201) 816-1611.

Film in Closter Temple Emanu-El in Closter hosts a screening of the Academy Award-nominated film "Beaufort," based on the novel by Ron Leshem, at the Closter Cinema, 8 p.m. Cost: $18. Reservations, (201) 750-9997.

Celebrating Israel Rabbi Dr. Yehuda Felix, founder and dean of Orot Israel College for Women in Elkana, discusses "Am Yisrael and Eretz Yisrael Through the Eyes of Rav Kook," for a lecture celebrating Israel’s 60th anniversary, at Cong. Beth Aaron in Teaneck, 8:30 p.m. Rav Felix is also the director of education for the Jewish Agency in North America and for Yeshvot Bnei Akiva, for students in Israel. Information, e-mail Deena at dyellin@aol.com or call Aliza at (201) 833-0801.

friday [may 16]

Shabbat in Mahwah Beth Haverim/Shir Shalom hosts an open house kabbalat Shabbat, 6 p.m. At 7, there will be a "Grandparent Shabbat," followed by a Coney Island-themed oneg. (201) 512-1983.

Shabbat in Tenafly Cong. Beth Tikvah in New Milford holds instrumental kabbalat Shabbat services with Cantor Steven Blane at the Clinton Inn in Tenafly, 7 p.m. (201) 261-4847.

saturday [may 17]

Shabbat in River Edge Cantor Ronit Josephson leads tot Shabbat for children younger than 6 and their parents at Temple Sholom in River Edge, 9:30 a.m. (201) 489-2463, ext. 202.

Live shiur Torah Links and Young Israel of Fair Lawn offer a live shiur broadcast at YIFL, 11-05 Saddle River Road, of Rabbi Yisroel Reisman from Brooklyn, 10:30 p.m. Coffee and cake at 10. Live shiurim will be ongoing. Sponsorships and dedications welcome. (201) 797-1800 or www.yifl.org

sunday [may 18]

Hadassah spring conference The Northern New Jersey region of Hadassah holds its annual Spring Conference at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Englewood. Registration begins at 8:15 a.m. (973) 472-1401 or www.nnj.hadassah.org

Disabled Israeli vets honored Barnert Temple in Franklin Lakes hosts a breakfast in honor of 10 disabled Israeli veterans, members of the Zahal Shalom program, 9 a.m. All are welcome. Free. Reservations, (201) 848-1800.

Town-wide garage sale The sisterhood of Temple Beth Tikvah in New Milford sponsors the 18th annual New Milford garage sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Maps available at 8:45 a.m. at the shul, 435 River Road, and at Borough Hall, 930 River Road. (201) 261-4847.

Garage sale The Glen Rock Jewish Center Nursery School holds a garage sale with gently used baby and children’s items and household goods, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (201) 652-6624.

Book sale The YJCC in Washington Township holds a gently-used book sale, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Monday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.; and Tuesday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (201) 666-6610, ext. 222.

Conservative Judaism Rabbi William Lebeau, former dean of the Jewish Theological Seminary, will discuss "Why I am a Conservative Jew," for the Selma Meltzer memorial lecture at Cong. Gesher Shalom/JCC of Fort Lee, 9:30 a.m. Breakfast served. Reservations, (201) 947-1735.

Safety day The Gerrard Berman Day School Solomon Schechter of North Jersey in Oakland holds "Safety First: A Hands-On and Fun Approach to Safety Education," for 3- to 7-year-olds, 10- 11:30 a.m. Free. Parents must accompany children. First-responders will be there with an ambulance, police car, and fire truck. Photograph IDs available. Sylvia, (201) 337-1111, ext. 208.

Sharsheret lunch Sharsheret, a national not-for-profit organization supporting Jewish women facing breast cancer, hosts its annual benefit luncheon with raffle and silent auction, at the Marriott at Glenpointe in Teaneck, 10:30 a.m. Rifky Atkin is the guest of honor and Sirena Silber will receive the Lisa Altman Volunteer Tribute award. (866) 474-2774 or visit www.sharsheret.org

Lag B’Omer in Wayne Cong. Shomrei Torah in Wayne celebrates Lag B’Omer beginning with "Olympic" games for children, 10:30 a.m. At noon, there will be a barbecue. All are welcome. Free. Reservations, (973) 696-2500 or office@shomreitorahwcc.org

Yiddish festival The YM-YWHA of North Jersey in Wayne hosts "Yiddish Fest," 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Honorees include Itsye Mordkhe Schaechter, Aaron Lansky, Zalmen Mlotek, and Joseph Walkowitz. The event includes a recreation of the Lower East Side, Mainstage shows, magic and puppet shows, a petting zoo, crafts, food, and activities. (973) 595-0100, ext. 237.

Lag B’Omer in Emerson Cong. B’nai Israel in Emerson hosts a Lag B’Omer picnic with games and a barbecue at Pascack Brook Park, Emerson Road in Westwood, 1-4 p.m. All are welcome. Adults, $10; children younger than 12, $6. (201) 265-2272.

In New York

sunday [may 11]

Family workshop Yeshiva University Museum, 15 W. 16th St., offers a family workshop "Scents of Jerusalem: Spice Box Creations," for those older than 6, 2-4 p.m. Free with museum admission. Also May 18. (212) 294-8330 or www.yumuseum.org

monday [may 12]

Jewish rock musical Black Box Entertainment presents the rock musical "Soul Searching" at Daryl Roth’s D-Lounge Cabaret, 101 E. 15th St., between Union Square East and Irving Place, 9 p.m. Cost: $15 plus a two-drink minimum. Also May 13 at the Bowery Poetry Club at 10 p.m. www.soulsearchingarockmusical.com

wednesday [may 14]

The Moth literary program "The Moth," known as "New York’s hottest and hippest literary ticket" hosted by award-winning author/host Jonathan Ames, with storytelling by Tony Award-winners James Naughton and Joanna Gleason and NPR commentator Frank Deford, is at the Museum of Jewish Heritage — A Living Memorial to the Holocaust, 7 p.m. www.mjhnyc.org or (646) 437-4202.

Israel and the press The JCC in Manhattan hosts "Israel, the Jews & the Press: Exploring the Myths," 7 p.m. (646) 505-4444.

Artists in recital Violinist Miriam Fried and pianist Jonathan Biss perform for the 92nd Street Y’s Distinguished Artists in Recital series, 8 p.m. (212) 415-5500 or www.92Y.org/concerts

thursday [may 15]

Evening with film director Victoria Barrett, a producer/director/writer/actress discusses "Desperate Hours," her recent production about Turkey’s rescue of thousands of Jews facing certain death during the Holocaust, in the Turkish Center, 821 United Nations Plaza, 7 p.m. The film is airing nationally on 75 PBS stations. Sponsored by Istanbul University Alumni Association USA. Reservations, e-mail contact@iumezusa.org

sunday [may 18]

West Point memorial The American Veterans of Israel host the annual remembrance at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point to honor Col. David "Mickey" Marcus who was among the 40 American and Canadian volunteers who died in Israel’s War of Independence, 11 a.m., in the Jewish Chapel at West Point. Breakfast will be served at 10. Photo ID required. (212) 685-8548.

friday [may 2]

Holocaust program in Closter The Closter Public Library commemorates Holocaust Remembrance Week with a program for middle-schoolers, "Identity Project: Holocaust Victims and Heroes," 3:30 p.m. (201) 768-4197.

Shabbat in Woodcliff Lake Rabbi Benjamin Shull and Cantor Mark Biddelman lead a short family Shabbat service at Temple Emanuel of the Pascack Valley in Woodcliff Lake, 6:30 p.m. (201) 391-0801.

Shabbat in Closter Temple Emanu-El in Closter hosts kabbalat "Shabbat Spirit and Song," 6:45 p.m. (201) 750-9997.

Shabbat in Fair Lawn Rabbi Elliot Dorff, named by Newsweek magazine as one of America’s most influential rabbis, is the scholar-in-residence at the Fair Lawn Jewish Center/Cong. B’nai Israel, through Sunday, May 4. Kabbalat Shabbat services are at 6:30 p.m. (201) 796-5040.

Shabbat in Fair Lawn After kabbalat Shabbat services at Temple Avoda in Fair Lawn at 7 p.m., the United Presbyterian Church Gospel Choir of Paterson, directed by Bryant Crockett, will perform. An oneg Shabbat follows. (201) 797-9716.

Shabbat in Woodcliff Lake Temple Emanuel of the Pascack Valley in Woodcliff Lake celebrates the 60th anniversary of Israel during kabbalat Shabbat services, 7:30 p.m. Congregant Nat Nadler, a crew member on the Exodus in 1947, will be honored. The eighth-grade class will perform a recreation of the United Nations vote. (201) 391-0801.

Shabbat/Yom HaShoah in Emerson Cong. B’nai Israel in Emerson commemorates Yom HaShoah during kabbalat Shabbat services, 8 p.m. Gloria Leder, whose parents were Holocaust survivors, will discuss a trip she took with her mother to Poland, "Journey of the Heart." (201) 265-2272.

saturday [may 3]

Shabbat in Teaneck Rabbi Eugene Korn is the scholar-in-residence at the Jewish Center of Teaneck. Following Shabbat services at 11:30 a.m., he will ask, "What do Ethics Have to do With Holiness?" After lunch at 12:30, he will discuss "Rethinking Judaism and Christianity: Can the Future for Jews and Christians be Better Than Our Painful Past?" Korn, an author, is the executive director of the Center for Christian-Jewish Understanding at Sacred Heart University. Cost: $15 for adults, $10 for children, $40 family maximum. (201) 833-0515.

Live shiur Torah Links and Young Israel of Fair Lawn offer a live shiur broadcast at YIFL, 11-05 Saddle River Road, of Rabbi Yisroel Reisman from Brooklyn, 10:30 p.m. Coffee and cake at 10. Live shiurim will be ongoing. Sponsorships and dedications welcome. (201) 797-1800 or www.yifl.org

sunday [may 4]

Mitzvah Day walk Temple Beth Rishon in Wyckoff hosts the sixth annual Murray Prawer Mitzvah Day Walk to help children fight brain cancer, beginning at 9 a.m. Two of the congregation’s families have children with the same rare brain tumor. Proceeds benefit the Tomorrows Children Fund and the Making Headway Foundation. Cool-down brunch follows the walk. (201) 891-4466.

Williamsburg trip The Kaplen JCC on the Palisades in Tenafly hosts a walking tour of Williamsburg, 9:30 a.m., $40. (201) 569-7900, ext. 204.

Journeying through Israel The Jewish Community Center of Paramus hosts a celebration of Israel’s 60th birthday with a discussion with David Hyman, the Israel shaliach from UJA Federation of Northern New Jersey, on "Israel’s Past, Present, and Future," 9:30 a.m. Breakfast served. (201) 262-7691.

Honorary breakfast Temple Sholom in River Edge honors Rabbi Neal Borovitz for 20 years of service and Joan and Steve Kaplan of River Edge for their community service, during a breakfast at the shul, 9:45 a.m. (201) 489-2463, ext. 202.

Israel celebration Cong. B’nai Israel in Emerson hosts two family programs. At 10 a.m., fifth- to seventh-graders, can learn about the geography of Israel on a huge map. A program for fourth-graders and younger is at 11. In conjunction with the event, there will be an Israeli food festival. All are welcome. (201) 265-2272.

Yom HaShoah in Teaneck The Jewish Center of Teaneck commemorates Yom HaShoah with a screening of "I Have Never Forgotten You — The Life and Legacy of Simon Wiesenthal," produced and written by Rabbi Marvin Hier and Richard Trank and narrated by Nicole Kidman, 10 a.m. Rabbi Ari Hier, the son of Rabbi Marvin Hier, founder of the Simon Wiesenthal Center, will be there. Light refreshments; $3 for members, $5 for nonmembers. (201) 833-0515.

Taking care of yourself The sisterhood of Cong. Shomrei Torah in Wayne hosts a brunch for women with Nancy Recant, a Jin Shin Jyutsu practitioner, who will discuss "Getting Back to Yourself: Self Care After the Holidays," 10:30 a.m. Cost: $18. (973) 696-2500 or office@shomreitorahwcc.org

Toddler class Club Katan, a preschool Sunday class for children who will be entering kindergarten next fall, meets at Temple Emanuel of the Pascack Valley in Woodcliff Lake, 10:15 a.m. The class focuses on Jewish holidays, including arts and crafts, simple prayers, stories, and snacks. Free. (201) 391-0801.

Fashion show The Gerrard Berman Day School Solomon Schechter of North Jersey in Oakland holds its first fashion show and brunch, 11 a.m. Cost: $18 in advance, $25 at the door. Sylvia, (201) 337-1111.

Birthday bash for Israel The Kaplen JCC on the Palisades in Tenafly holds a birthday bash for Israel with children’s activities, food, vendors, and a kite-building workshop (with fee), 1-4 p.m. Co-sponsored with UJA Federation of Northern New Jersey. Israel’s consul general in New York will attend. (201) 569-7900, ext. 231.

Krav Maga training Temple Emanu-El of Closter hosts a Krav Maga training session at Training Grounds/Body Shapers, 444 Cedar Lane in
Teaneck, 1 p.m. One-hour class is $20. (201) 750-9997.

Golf Temple Beth Rishon in Wyckoff hosts a golf outing at Preakness Hills Country Club in Wayne, 1 p.m. (201) 891-4466.

Young musicians performing The Kaplen JCC on the Palisades’ Thurnauer School of Music and the Englewood Public Schools present "Music in Englewood," the annual concert of the Music Discovery Partnership, at Dwight Morrow High School in Englewood, 6 p.m. Cost: $5 for family admission up to five people or $3 for single admission. (201) 569-7900, ext. 622.

Yom HaShoah in Ridgewood Temple Israel & Jewish Community Center in Ridgewood commemorates Yom HaShoah with an interfaith service at the West Side Presbyterian Church in Ridgewood, 7:30 p.m. The program will focus on "Remembering the Heroism of Varian Fry on His 100th Birthday." The Jewish Standard has been campaigning for a commemorative stamp in honor of Fry. (201) 444-9320.

Concert in Wayne The YM-YWHA of North Jersey in Wayne’s hosts its annual Jerry Atkins Memorial concert featuring Broadway understudies and standbys, 7:30 p.m. Cost: $45 in advance; $50 at the door. (973) 595-0100, ext. 282.

Meet the filmmaker Englewood’s Cong. Kol HaNeshamah, which meets at St. Paul’s Church, 113 Engle St., screens Shimon Azulay’s film "The Fifth Commandment —Honor Thy Father and Mother," 8 p.m. Azulay will lead a post-screening discussion. Admission: $10 a person. (201) 816-1611.

monday [may 5]

Book and lunch Congregant Irene Wolosin reviews "Rashi’s Daughters: Book One: Joheved" for the Fair Lawn Jewish Center/Cong. B’nai Israel’s book and lunch program, noon. Members, $14; non-members, $17, includes lunch. Reservations, (201) 796-5040.

Afternoon discussion The YM-YWHA of North Jersey in Wayne offers a discussion for seniors with Ricky Yihye, UJA Federation of Northern New Jersey’s youth shlicha (emissary), noon. Free; bring lunch; coffee and tea will be served. (973) 595-0100, ext. 228.

Minor league baseball The YM-YWHA of North Jersey in Wayne’s hosts a trip to see the Somerset Patriots baseball game in Bridgewater. A bus leaves at 6 p.m. Cost: $20 for members, $25 for non-members. (973) 595-0100.

Tricky tray in Pompton Lakes Cong. Beth Shalom in Pompton Lakes holds a fashion show and mini tricky tray auction, 6:30 p.m. Bea, (973) 835-3500.

Israeli folk dancing In celebration of Israel’s 60th birthday, Temple Emanu-El of Closter offers Israeli folk dancing lessons. There will be two sessions, one at 6 p.m. and one at 8. Also May 12 and 19. (201) 750-9997.

tuesday [may 6]

Bereavement group Jewish Family & Children’s Service of North Jersey begins an eight-session bereavement group for widows and widowers in the Fair Lawn office, 4:30 p.m. (973) 595-0111 or (201) 796-5151.

Memory Walk kick-off The Alzheimer’s Association of Greater New Jersey chapter hosts a kick-off planning meeting for its Northern Regional Memory Walk, at the Jewish Home Assisted Living in River Vale, 5-7 p.m. The walk at Van Saun Park in Paramus will be on Sunday, Oct. 26. All are welcome. (201) 666-2370.

Women’s rosh chodesh Rabbi Adina Lewittes leads "Pirkei Avot v’Imahot — The Ethics of Our Fathers and Mothers," at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades in Tenafly, 7:30 p.m. JCC members, $16; $19 for non-members. (201) 569-7900, ext. 204.

Yom HaZikaron in Tenafly The Kaplen JCC on the Palisades in Tenafly marks Yom HaZikaron with performances, an audio-visual presentation, and visit by Israel’s consul general in New York, 7:30 p.m. Free. (201) 569-7900, ext. 204.

wednesday [may 7]

Caregivers’ support A support group for those caring for the physically frail or those suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease meets at the Gallen Adult Day Health Care Center at the Jewish Home at Rockleigh, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Shelley Steiner, (201) 784-1414, ext. 5340.

Lunch and learn Penny Mann discusses "David Mann — His Life and His Songs," at the Point and Counter Point series at the YM-YWHA of North Jersey in Wayne, noon. Free; bring lunch; coffee and tea will be served. (973) 595-0100, ext. 228 or www.ymha-nj.org

Jewish relaxation Rabbi Amy Bolton begins a series on how to combine Jewish texts and prayer with relaxation techniques at the Living Room, Jewish Family Service of Bergen County, 1485 Teaneck Road, Teaneck, 1 p.m. Free; registration preferred. Laura Isaac, (201) 837-9090 or e-mail thelivingroom@jfsbergen.org

Celebrating Israel The Jewish Community Center of Paramus celebrates Yom HaZikaron and Yom Ha’Atzmaut with a celebration with Israeli music and refreshments, 6 p.m. (201) 262-7691.

Celebrating Israel The Barnert Temple in Franklin Lakes holds a birthday celebration for Israel, 6:45 p.m. There will be a kumsitz sing around a campfire, birthday cake, and games. Free. (201) 848-1800.

Women’s book club The Chabad Center of Passaic County continues a book club for women with a discussion on "A Guest for the Night," highlighting pre-war Europe and the destruction of the shtetl, at a private home in Wayne, 8 p.m. (973) 694-6274 or visit www.jewishwayne.com

Conversational Hebrew In celebration of Israel’s 60th birthday, Temple Emanu-El of Closter offers conversational Hebrew with Naama Heymann, 8 p.m. Also May 13, 20, and 28. (201) 750-9997.

thursday [may 8]

Hebrew reading Dr. Thelma Borodkin teaches an intermediate Hebrew reading course at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades in Tenafly through June 12, 9:30 a.m. Free. In cooperation with the National Jewish Outreach Program. (201) 569-7900, ext. 204.

Celebrating Israel The YJCC in Washington Township holds a birthday party for Israel, 4:30 p.m. Co-sponsored by the Israel Program Center of UJA Federation of Northern New Jersey. Family event features flags, food, kits making, hot dogs, Israeli food, birthday cake, and goody bags for children. Cost: $18 per family plus $10 for individual guests. (201) 666-6610, ext. 210.

Happy birthday Israel The YM-YWHA of North Jersey in Wayne celebrates Israel’s birthday, 6 p.m. There will be an Israeli dinner of schwarma, chicken kabobs, cous cous, salad, and pita. Food is by Perfect Pita. Cost: $18 for adults, $12 for children younger than 12. (973) 595-0100, ext. 237 or www.ymha-nj.org

Celebrating Yom Ha’Atzmaut The Israel Connection department at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades participates in a community celebration of Israel’s 60th birthday at BergenPAC in Englewood, 8-11 p.m. (201) 569-7900, ext. 231.

friday [may 9]

Shabbat in Emerson In celebration of Israel’s 60th birthday, Cong. B’nai Israel in Emerson Shabbat with services, 7:30 p.m. Rabbi Mark W. Kiel will lead "We are free. We are Free?" (201) 265-2272.

Shabbat in River Edge Temple Sholom in River Edge holds family Shabbat services with a sign language interpreter, 7:30 p.m. (201) 489-2463, ext. 202.

saturday [may 10]

Shabbat in Teaneck The Jewish Center of Teaneck offers the three "Cs" — cholent, cugel, and conversation after Shabbat services that begin at 9 a.m. Rabbi Lawrence Zierler and congregants will discuss "Labeling Judaism: Do We Understand What Our Movements Stand For Today?" Refreshments. (201) 833-0515.

Musical tribute to Israel Temple Beth Tikvah in Wayne honors Israel with a musical tribute, 7 p.m. Among those performing are the 30-voice choir, youth choir, band ensemble, and guest soloists. Cost: $18 a person, $10 for children younger than 13. (973) 595-6565.

Casino night Temple Beth Rishon of Northwest Bergen County in Wyckoff holds a casino night with a light buffet dinner and silent auction, 7-10 p.m. The event will be held at the Gerrard Berman Day School, 45 Spruce St., in Oakland. (201) 891-4466.

Live shiur Torah Links and Young Israel of Fair Lawn offer a live shiur broadcast at YIFL, 11-05 Saddle River Road, of Rabbi Yisroel Reisman from Brooklyn, 10:30 p.m. Coffee and cake at 10. Live shiurim will be ongoing. Sponsorships and dedications welcome. (201) 797-1800 or www.yifl.org

In New York

sunday [may 4]

School open house The Rebecca and Ivry Prozdor High School at the Jewish Theological Seminary, 3080 Broadway (at 122nd Street), holds an open house. Principal Bess Adler, (212) 678-8824 or www.jtsa.edu/ivryprozdor

Family Yom Ha’atzmaut program The Yeshiva University Museum at the Center for Jewish History, 15 W. 16th St., offers an "Art of Commemoration" family workshop, 2 p.m. (212) 694-8330.

Israeli string quartet The Israeli Contemporary String Quartet will perform "Different Trains," American composer Steve Reich’s commemorative Grammy Award-winning Holocaust work, in honor of Yom HaShoah at the Museum of Jewish Heritage — A Living Memorial to the Holocaust in Manhattan, 7 p.m. Co-sponsored by the Consulate General of Israel. (646) 437-4202 or www.mjhnyc.org

Music of Ronn Yedidia 20th Century Music & On presents "The Music of Ronn Yedidia," the Israeli-born pianist/composer, at Merkin Concert Hall, 129 W. 67th St., 7:30 p.m. General admission: $35; $20 for students and seniors. (201) 501-3330 or www.kaufman-center.org

tuesday [may 6]

Israel at 60 film screenings The JCC in Manhattan begins an "Israel at 60 Film Retrospective." In conjunction with the series, vintage Israeli posters will be on display through June 26. Opening reception is at 6:30 p.m. Film listings, (646) 505-4444 or www.jccfilm.org

wednesday [may 7]

Musical gala for Israel The official observation of the 60th anniversary of Israel in New York, a musical gala at Radio City Music Hall, begins at 8 p.m. Performers include Matisyahu, Paul Shaffer of "The David Letterman Show," and David Broza. All net proceeds will benefit three Israeli organizations helping needy children. (212) 608-0555 or www.60at60.org

thursday [may 8]

Celebrating Israel The Montebello Jewish Center celebrates Israel’s 60th birthday with an Israeli dinner, dancing, and living wax museum with congregants portraying past Israeli heroes, 6:30 p.m. (845) 357-2430 or www.Montebellojc.org

These are among the many Yom HaShoah programs scheduled in and around the community.

monday [april 28]

Holocaust program in Closter The Closter Public Library commemorates Holocaust Remembrance Week with activities through May 2. At 4 p.m., Susan Solel will present a children’s program, "A Child’s View of the Holocaust." (201) 768-4197.

tuesday [april 29]

Holocaust program in Closter At 3:30 p.m., Ruth Minsky-Sender’s book "The Cage" will be discussed, Closter Public Library. For middle school-aged children.

wednesday [april 30]

Yom HaShoah in Madison The Drew University’s Center for Holocaust/Genocide Study in Madison offers a Yom HaShoah commemoration with Holocaust survivors Ina and Jack Polak, the couple portrayed in the 2007 film "Steal a Pencil For Me," 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Drew University Baldwin Gymnasium. Free. (973) 408-3600.

friday [april 25]

Shabbat in Closter Rabbi Debra Hachen and Cantor Rica Timman of Temple Beth El in Closter conduct Shabbat Services with yizkor at 7:30 p.m. Congregant Ted Semegran leads a special program, "Tracing Your Jewish Roots," after the service. (201) 768-5112.

Shabbat in Wyckoff Temple Beth Rishon of Northwest Bergen County in Wyckoff offers a Shabbat Passover kabbalat Shabbat service led by its women’s group, 8 p.m. Passover desserts. (201) 891-4466.

Shabbat in Jersey City Rabbi Samuel A. Berman, who served Temple Beth-El in Jersey City for more than 50 years, is honored during kabbalat Shabbat services on the 10th anniversary of his death, 8 p.m. (201) 333-4229.

Shabbat in Teaneck Composer Mary Feinsinger is the guest cantor at Cong. Beth Am in Teaneck for kabbalat Shabbat services, 8 p.m. Feinsinger is the cantor for the Rossmoor Jewish Congregation near Princeton and is a co-founder, vocalist, and keyboardist for the West End Klezmorim. (201) 836-5752.

saturday [april 26]

Shabbat in Closter Temple Emanu-El in Closter hosts its annual Men’s Club Shabbat, 9 a.m. Pesach kiddush follows. (201) 750-9997.

Shabbat in Wyckoff Temple Beth Rishon of Northwest Bergen County in Wyckoff offers a Shabbat Passover service led by its men’s club, 10 a.m. Lunch follows. (201) 891-4466.

Israeli dance performance As part of the celebration "The Land Between Us: Israel at 60" at the Puffin Cultural Forum in Teaneck, YelleB Dance Ensemble, a New-York-based Israeli dance group led by choreographer Ella Ben-Ahron, performs "Rooms," 8 p.m. Suggested donation of $15. Reservations, (201) 836-8923 or www.puffinfoundation.org

sunday [april 27]

Tractate MySpace Cantor Jamie Marx and Rabbi Kenneth Brickman of Temple Beth-El in Jersey City discuss "Tractate MySpace," the challenges parents face with social networks on Websites like Facebook and MySpace, at the shul, 9:30 a.m. (201) 333-4229.

Chamber music The Barnert Chamber Ensemble performs in concert at Barnert Temple in Franklin Lakes, 7:30 p.m. Free. Reservations, (201) 848-1800 or e-mail concert2008@optimum.net

monday [april 28]

Williamsburg trip Reservations are due for a walking tour of Williamsburg sponsored by the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades on Sunday, May 4, at 9:30 a.m. (201) 569-7900, ext. 204.

Lunch and learn Harry Ettlinger of the Monuments Men, a group responsible for finding and returning works of art stolen by the Nazis, speaks at the Point and Counter Point series at the YM-YWHA of North Jersey in Wayne, noon. Free; bring lunch; coffee and tea will be served. (973) 595-0100, ext. 228 or www.ymha-nj.org

Lessons about terror Dr. Leonard Cole discusses his book "Terror: How Israel Has Coped and What America Can Learn" at Ramapo College of New Jersey in Mahwah, 1 p.m. in the York Room of the Birch Mansion. Free. (201) 684-7409.

Holocaust program in Closter The Closter Public Library commemorates Holocaust Remembrance Week with activities through May 2. At 4 p.m., Susan Solel will present a children’s program, "A Child’s View of the Holocaust." (201) 768-4197.

Support for Orthodox divorced moms A support group for Orthodox divorced mothers to share ideas and resources meets with social worker Debbie Fox at Jewish Family Service, 1485 Teaneck Road in Teaneck, 7:30 p.m. Laura, (201) 837-9090 or e-mail thelivingroom@jfsbergen.org

Tehillim A women’s tehillim group meets at Young Israel of Fort Lee, 8 p.m. (201) 592-1518.

tuesday [april 29]

Holocaust program in Closter The Closter Public Library commemorates Holocaust Remembrance Week with activities through May 2. At 3:30 p.m., Ruth Minsky-Sender’s book, "The Cage," will be discussed. For middle school-age children. (201) 768-4197.

Hebrew reading Laurette Sasson begins a free crash course in beginner Hebrew reading in cooperation with the National Jewish Outreach Program at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades in Tenafly, 7:30 p.m. Free. (201) 569-7900, ext. 204.

Mah jongg The YJCC in Washington Township begins a mah jongg class, 7:30 p.m., through June 3. Cost is $85 for YJCC members, $120 for non-members. Additional fee for card. (201) 666-6610, ext. 222.

wednesday [april 30]

Seniors in Wayne The senior social club at the YM-YWHA of North Jersey in Wayne meets for a presentation by the Mental Health Players on "A Plan for Living Well," 1 p.m. Cheryl, (973) 595-0100, ext. 228.

Bereavement group Jewish Family Service clinical social worker Debbie Fox begins a daytime bereavement group through May 28 at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades in Tenafly, 11:30 a.m. JCC members, $55; $70 for non-members. (201) 569-7900, ext. 460.

Blood drive Ma’ayanot Yeshiva High School for Girls, 1650 Palisade Ave. in Teaneck, holds a blood drive with New Jersey Blood Services, 1-6 p.m. (201) 833-4307 or (800) 933-BLOOD.

Holocaust program in Closter The Closter Public Library commemorates Holocaust Remembrance Week with activities through May 2. At 7 p.m., Louis Malle’s film "Au Revoir les Enfants" will be shown. (201) 768-4197.

thursday [may 1]

Hebrew reading Lucille Foster begins a free crash course in beginner Hebrew reading in cooperation with the National Jewish Outreach Program at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades in Tenafly, 9:30 a.m. Free. (201) 569-7900, ext. 204.

friday [may 2]

The holy ark Bette Birnbaum continues the series "Mindscapes: Exploration, Journeys, & Stories" at the YJCC in Washington Township with a discussion on the Holocaust works of Jacob Glatstein, considered one the greatest Yiddish poets, 11 a.m. (201) 666-6610, ext. 222.

Holocaust program in Closter The Closter Public Library commemorates Holocaust Remembrance Week with a program for middle-schoolers, "Identity Project: Holocaust Victims and Heroes," 3:30 p.m. (201) 768-4197.

Shabbat in Closter Temple Emanu-El in Closter hosts kabbalat "Shabbat Spirit and Song," 6:45 p.m. (201) 750-9997.

Shabbat in Fair Lawn Rabbi Elliot Dorff, named by Newsweek Magazine as one of America’s most influential rabbis, is the scholar-in-residence at the Fair Lawn Jewish Center/Cong. B’nai Israel, through Sunday, May 4. (201) 796-5040.

Shabbat in Woodcliff Lake Temple Emanuel of the Pascack Valley in Woodcliff Lake celebrates the 60th anniversary of Israel during kabbalat Shabbat services, 7:30 p.m. Congregant Nat Nadler, a crew member on the Exodus 1947, will be honored. The eighth-grade class will perform a recreation of the United Nations vote. (201) 391-0801.

saturday [may 3]

Shabbat in Teaneck Rabbi Eugene Korn is the scholar-in-residence at the Jewish Center of Teaneck. Following Shabbat services at 11:30 a.m., he will ask "What do Ethics Have to do With Holiness?" After lunch at 12:30, he will discuss "Rethinking Judaism and Christianity: Can the Future for Jews and Christians be Better Than Our Painful Past?" Korn, an author, is the executive director of the Center for Christian-Jewish Understanding at Sacred Heart University. Program is $15 for adults, $10 for children, $40 family maximum. (201) 833-0515.

Live shiur Torah Links and Young Israel of Fair Lawn, 11-05 Saddle River Road, offer a live shiur broadcast at YIFL of Rabbi Yisroel Reisman from Brooklyn, 10:30 p.m. Coffee and cake at 10. Live shiurim will be ongoing. Sponsorships and dedications welcome. (201) 797-1800 or www.yifl.org

In New York

saturday [april 26]

Shabbat in Pearl River Beth Am Temple in Pearl River hosts a seventh-day Passover/ Shabbat service, 10:30 a.m. All are welcome. Kosher for Passover light brunch. (845) 735-5858.

tuesday [april 29]

Forum on the Holocaust and Darfur A public forum on the Holocaust and Darfur is held at the Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue, 7 p.m. Among the participants is Lane H. Montgomery, author of "Never Again, Again, Again." (212) 873-0300.

Film The JCC in Manhattan, 334 Amsterdam Ave., screens "As Seen Through These Eyes," 7:30 p.m. Members, $8; $10 for non-members. (646) 505-5708 or www.jccmanhattan.org

wednesday [april 30]

Authors speaking Mother and daughter authors Anne and Katie Roiphe discuss "The Challenges of Modern Women," at the Museum of Jewish Heritage — A Living Memorial to the Holocaust, 7 p.m. www.mjhnyc.org

 or (646) 437-4202.

Bioethicist speaking Onoro O’Neill, an ethicist and political philosopher from Britain, discusses "Broadening Bioethics: Clinical Ethics, Public Health, and Global Health," at the Yeshiva University Museum/Center for Jewish History, 15 W. 16th St., 7:30 p.m. Co-sponsored by YU’s Center for Ethics and the NYU Center for Bioethics. Free. Photo ID required. Reservations, (212) 960-0189.

thursday [may 1]

Adoption support The Jewish Child Care Association’s Ametz adoption program offers a pre-adoptive support group at the JCC of Manhattan, 76th Street and Amsterdam Avenue, 7 p.m. Cost is $15 per person, $25 per couple, $5 for children. (646) 505-5708 or www.jccany.org

friday [april 18]

Shabbat in Emerson Cong. B’nai Israel in Emerson holds a baseball-themed Shabbat with family services, beginning with a hot dog dinner, 6:30 p.m., and services at 7:30. Rabbi Mark W. Kiel will ask "Is Baseball America’s Favorite Religion?" Fee for dinner. (201) 265-2272.

Shabbat in Tenafly Cong. Beth Tikvah in New Milford holds kabbalat Shabbat services with Cantor Steven Blane at the Clinton Inn in Tenafly, 7 p.m. (201) 261-4847.

Shabbat in Maywood Reconstructionist Temple Beth Israel in Maywood holds a shir hadash musical Shabbat service, 8 p.m. Oneg Shabbat follows. All are welcome. (201) 845-7550.

Shabbat in Teaneck Temple Emeth in Teaneck holds a musical Shabbat service with the Temple Emeth Band, 8 p.m. (201) 833-1322.

saturday [april 19]

Drasha The Jewish Center of Teaneck offers a Shabbat HaGadol drasha, "Appreciating all kinds of children: the Arba Banim of the seder as an exercise in idealogical and pedagogical diversity," after 7 p.m. services. (201) 833-0515.

Seders in Jersey City/Fair Lawn/Teaneck Bris Avrohom hosts seders in Jersey City, Fair Lawn, and Teaneck. Information, (908) 289-0770.

Seder in Tenafly Rabbi Chaim Boyarsky of Lubavitch on the Palisades leads a seder at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades in Tenafly, 8 p.m. Reservations, (201) 569-7900, ext. 204.

Seder in Wayne The Chabad Center of Passaic County in Wayne hosts a seder, 8 p.m. Reservations, (973) 694-6274.

Seder in Paramus The Jewish Center of Paramus hosts a seder, 8:30 p.m. Reservations, (201) 262-7691.

sunday [april 20]

Seders in Jersey City/Fair Lawn Bris Avrohom hosts seders in Jersey City and Fair Lawn. Information, (908) 289-0770.

Seder in Jersey City Temple Beth-El in Jersey City hosts a seder, 5 p.m. Reservations, (201) 333-4229.

Seder in Maywood Reconstructionist Temple Beth Israel in Maywood holds a vegetarian seder, 6 p.m. Reservations, (201) 845-7550.

Seder in Park Ridge Temple Beth Sholom of the Pascack Valley in Park Ridge hosts a seder, 6 p.m. Reservations, (201) 391-4620.

Seder in Bayonne Temple Beth Am in Bayonne hosts a seder, 6:30 p.m. Reservations, (201) 858-2020.

Seder in Teaneck Cong. Beth Am in Teaneck hosts a seder, 6:30 p.m. Reservations, (201) 836-5752.

Seder in Woodcliff Lake Temple Emanuel of the Pascack Valley in Woodcliff Lake hosts a seder, 7 p.m. Reservations, (201) 391-0801.

Seder in New Milford Cong. Beth Tikvah in New Milford hosts a seder, 8 p.m. Reservations, (201) 261-4847.

Seder in Wayne The Chabad Center in Wayne hosts a seder, 8 p.m. Reservations, (973) 694-6274.

wednesday [april 23]

Seniors in Wayne The senior social club at the YM-YWHA of North Jersey in Wayne meets for part two of "This is Your Life!" with participants telling something about themselves, 1 p.m. Cheryl, (973) 595-0100, ext. 228.

War on terror Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Office of Global Learning hosts a conference, "The War on Terror and the Fate of Human Rights in the U.S.," at the Metropolitan Campus of FDU in Teaneck, 1-5 p.m. Registration at Muscarelle Hall. (201) 692-7360.

Songs of Israel Temple Beth Rishon of Northwest Bergen County in Wyckoff continues "Sixty Songs for Sixty Years: Songs of Israel at 60," with Cantor Ilan Mamber, 7 p.m. Continuing twice a month through June. Participants are encouraged to bring instruments. (201) 891-4466.

Exploring the world of comedy Prof. Ben Nelson leads a discussion, "Hollywood, Humor and Hitler: The Parameters of Comedy," at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades in Tenafly, 7:30 p.m. Cost is $10 for members/seniors, $12 for non-members. (201) 569-7900, ext. 463.

thursday [april 24]

Caregivers support The Kaplen Adult Reach Center offers caregivers a support group with information, support, and referrals at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades in Tenafly, 11 a. m. Free. Vivian, (201) 569-7900, ext. 461.

friday [april 25]

Shabbat in Closter Rabbi Debra Hachen and Cantor Rica Timman of Temple Beth El in Closter conduct Shabbat Services with yizkor at 7:30 p.m. Congregant Ted Semegran leads the special program "Tracing Your Jewish Roots" after the service. (201) 768-5112.

Shabbat in Teaneck Composer Mary Feinsinger is the guest visiting cantor at Cong. Beth Am in Teaneck for kabbalat Shabbat services, 8 p.m. Feinsinger is the cantor for the Rossmoor Jewish Congregation near Princeton and is a co-founder, vocalist, and keyboardist for the West End Klezmorim. (201) 836-5752.

saturday [april 26]

Shabbat in Wyckoff Temple Beth Rishon of Northwest Bergen County in Wyckoff offers a Shabbat Passover service led by its men’s club, 10 a.m. Lunch follows. (201) 891-4466.

Israeli dance performance As part of the celebration "The Land Between Us: Israel at 60" at the Puffin Cultural Forum in Teaneck, YelleB Dance Ensemble, a New-York-based Israeli dance group led by choreographer Ella Ben-Ahron, performs "Rooms," 8 p.m. Suggested donation: $15. Reservations, (201) 836-8923 or www.puffinfoundation.org

monday [april 28]

Lunch and learn Harry Ettlinger of the Monuments Men, a group responsible for finding and returning works of art stolen by the Nazis, speaks at the Point and Counter Point series at the YM-YWHA of North Jersey in Wayne, noon. Free; bring lunch; coffee and tea will be served. (973) 595-0100, ext. 228 or www.ymha-nj.org

Tehillim A women’s tehillim group meets at Young Israel of Fort Lee, 8 p.m. (201) 592-1518.

In New York

friday [april 18]

Shabbat in Pearl River Beth Am Temple in Pearl River hosts a tot Shabbat service, 5:30 p.m. All are welcome. (845) 735-5858.

tuesday [april 22]

Herman Struck exhibit The Leo Baeck Institute holds a reception for the exhibit "Hermann Struck: Artistic Wanderer From Berlin to Haifa," 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the Center for Jewish History, 15 W. 16th St. Struck, a Berlin artist, taught etching to artists including Marc Chagall and Lesser Ury. (212) 868-4444 or www.cjh.org

saturday [april 26]

Shabbat in Pearl River Beth Am Temple in Pearl River hosts a seventh day Passover/ Shabbat service, 10:30 a.m. All are welcome. Kosher for Passover light brunch. (845) 735-5858.

tuesday [april 29]

Hebrew reading Laurette Sasson begins a free crash course in beginner Hebrew reading in cooperation with the National Jewish Outreach Program at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades in Tenafly, 7:30 p.m. Free. (201) 569-7900, ext. 204.

Mah jongg The YJCC in Washington Township begins a mah jongg class, 7:30 p.m., through June 3. Cost is $85 for YJCC members, $120 for non-members. Additional fee for card. (201) 666-6610, ext. 222.

wednesday [april 30]

Bereavement group Jewish Family Service clinical social worker Debbie Fox begins a daytime bereavement group through May 28 at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades in Tenafly, 11:30 a.m. JCC members, $55; $70 for non-members. (201) 569-7900, ext. 460.

Blood drive Ma’ayanot Yeshiva High School for Girls, 1650 Palisade Ave. in Teaneck, holds a blood drive with New Jersey Blood Services, 1-6 p.m. (201) 833-4307 or (800) 933-BLOOD.

Yom HaShoah commemorated in Fair Lawn The Men’s Progress club of the Fair Lawn Jewish Center/Cong. B’nai Israel holds a Yom HaShoah commemoration and candlelighting program for survivors/second generation families. 8 p.m. Light refreshments. All welcome. (201) 796-5040.