CALENDAR
FRIDAY, NOV. 21
Gifts fair WESTBOROUGH — The Westborough Area J.C.C. is holding a "Fair with Flair," with shopping and snacking from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Wine and cheese will be served. There will be clothing, jewelry, handbags, skincare items and more available for purchase. Information: 508-366-6121.
Scholar weekend NEWTON — Congregation Or Yisrael invites the community to a scholar-in-residence weekend with Dr. Shalom Paul, international bible scholar and leading Dead Sea Scrolls expert, Nov. 21-22. On Nov. 21, there will be Shabbat services and dinner beginning at 6 p.m. On Nov. 22, there will be a lecture and refreshments at 7 p.m. For dinner costs, please visit www.oryisrael.com. Information: 617-969-3636.
SATURDAY, NOV. 22
Interspiritual celebration SWAMPSCOTT — Congregation Shirat Hayam invites all to "Make a Joyful Noise: a Spiritual Celebration of the Heart," beginning at 5 p.m. with an art exhibit opening followed by a presentation from award-winning broadcast journalist Liz Walker. The band Hope Rising will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $10. Priority seating and a dessert reception with Walker, at 6:30 p.m., is available for $50. Information: 781-599-8005.
Jewish rock concert WESTBOROUGH — Congregation B'nai Shalom presents a rock concert of Jewish style music, performed by Dan Nichols, beginning at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. and desserts will be served. This event, funded by the Jewish Federation of Central Massachusetts, is a part of the Tapestry of Jewish Life series. Tickets are $15-20/adults, $8/children and $10/youth group members. Information: 508-366- 7191.
SUNDAY, NOV. 23
Genealogy lecture NEWTON CENTRE — The second annual Genealogy Lecture, co-sponsored by Hebrew College and the Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Boston, will feature Omer Bartov, an international authority on genocide, speaking on "Erased: Vanishing Traces of Jewish Galicia," beginning at 3 p.m. at Berenson Hall at Hebrew College. Admission is free, though registration required. Information: 617-559-8733.
Flea market, craft show BROCKTON — Temple Beth Emunah is holding its 34th annual Fall Flea Market and Craft Show from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. There will be more than 75 dealer tables. The kosher Brotherhood snack bar will be open for breakfast, lunch and snacks. Admission is 50 cents. Information: 508- 583-5810.
Blood drive STOUGHTON — The Striar J.C.C. is teaming up with the American Red Cross to hold a blood drive from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Souvenir T-shirt for every donor. Information: 781-341-2016.
Anniversary celebration NEWTON — Congregation Shaarei Tefillah is celebrating its 25th anniversary and the 13th anniversary of Rabbi Benjamin Samuels at the synagogue. Rabbi Benjamin and Stephanie Samuels will receive the "Builders of Torah" Award. Dinner begins
at 6 p.m. To place an ad in the tribute journal, call 617-527-7637. Information: www.shaarei.org.
Interfaith Thanksgiving CHELMSFORD — All are welcome to attend the Chelmsford Interfaith Thanksgiving Service hosted by Congregation Shalom, starting at 7 p.m. The theme of this year's service is "from generation to generation." Last year, more than 200 people gathered for the program. Information: www.congregationshalom.org.
Rabbi installation PROVIDENCE — Congregation Beth Shalom of Providence, R.I., invites all to the installation of Rabbi Asher C. Oser at 11 a.m. A champagne brunch is to follow at a cost of $18/adults, $12/children. Information: 401-621- 9393.
Fundraising conference CHICOPEE — The Grinspoon Institute for Jewish Philanthropy presents "Embracing Abundance," a fundraising conference, Nov. 23-24, at the MassMutual Learning and Conference Center in Chicopee. The event is expected to draw 250 executives from 72 nonprofit Jewish overnight camps, and will provide attendees with the know-how and resources to build capacity and fundraising. Registration begins at 12 p.m. on Nov. 23. Information: www.gijp.org or 413-439-1964.
TUESDAY, NOV. 25
Day school open house NEWTON — Rashi, Boston's Reform Jewish day school, will hold an open house from 9:30-11 a.m. Visitors will tour the facility and view classes in action. Information: 617-969-4444 or afrechter@rashi.org.
Guest lecturer NEWTON CENTRE — L'Chaim Group for Seniors welcomes Kathy Laufer, social worker at the Newton Senior Center, to speak as part of the Tuesday meetings series at Temple Emanuel. Refreshments will be served. Information: 617- 244-3752 or 617-734-6585.
TUESDAY, DEC. 2
Guest lecturer NEWTON CENTRE — L'Chaim Group for Seniors welcomes Myron Greenside to speak on Jewish humor as part of the Tuesday meetings series at Temple Emanuel. Refreshments will be served. Information: 617-244-3752 or 617- 734-6585.
THURSDAY, DEC. 4
Dance workout STOUGHTON — The Striar J.C.C. invites all to join the "Zumba"-style workout and dance party from 6:30-8:30 p.m. There will be music, dancing, refreshments and prizes. Information: mcoulterb@jccgb.org.
Arthritis program STOUGHTON — The Striar J.C.C. invites all to gain flexibility and relieve pain with low-impact, light resistance training from 10-10:45 a.m. The six- week course begins Dec. 4 and costs $30/members, $40/non-members or a per-class rate of $6/members, $8/non-members. Information: 781- 341-2016.
Double feature concert SOMERVILLE — "Stand Up Sing Out," a double anniversary concert featuring the Yiddish Community Chorus of the Workmen's Circle and The Klezmatics, begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35- $100 and are available at www.circleboston. org. Information: 1-800-838- 3006.
Story time WELLESLEY — Author Jacqueline Dembar Greene will read "Nathan's Hanukkah Bargain," a story of the relationship between a young boy, his grandfather and a search for the right menorah, at 4 p.m. at the Wellesley Booksmith. Following story time, signed books will be available for purchase. Information: 781-431-1160.
FRIDAY, DEC. 5
Shabbat dinner, concert MARBLEHEAD — Temple Sinai presents a Shabbat dinner and concert performance by Shir Appeal, a co-ed Jewish a capella group from Tufts University, with services beginning at 6 p.m. Dinner will be served at 6:45 p.m., followed by the concert and desserts at 7:45 p.m. Tickets are $20/adults, $10/children and $10/adults for dessert and concert only. Reservations are required by Dec. 1. Information: 781-631-1440.
SATURDAY, DEC. 6
Art auction fundraiser ANDOVER — Congregation Beth Israel presents "Chardonnay, Cheesecake and Chagall," an art auction fundraiser beginning at 7 p.m. Gallery-quality artwork and paintings created by young artists in the religion school will be on display and up for auction. Funds raised will go toward the general operating fund for the synagogue. Admission is $5 per person and includes a raffle ticket. Information: 978-474- 0540.
Israeli concert CHESTNUT HILL — Pine Manor College hosts one of Israel's greatest composers, Rami Kleinstein, from 8- 10 p.m. at the Ellsworth Theater. Tickets are $35-$45 (includes parking) and are available at the Israel Book Shop, Bler Travel and www.hakesheronline.com. Information: 617-738-5038.
Melave Malka NEWTON — The Adams Street Shul invites all to a traditional post-Shabbat celebration, Melave Malka, with Torah teachings, Chassidic music and light refreshments from 8-10 p.m. Cost is $10/person. Information: imaches@aol.com.
SUNDAY, DEC. 7
Scouts' Jewish awards NEWTON — Temple Reyim is hosting a workshop for Jewish Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Brownie Scouts and Girl Scouts from 2-5 p.m. All Scouts interested in earning Jewish Scouting Religious awards are welcome to attend. Scouts will have the new opportunity to earn the "Hebrew Interpreter" badge. Please R.S.V.P. by Nov. 28 to jdl13@comcast.net. Information: 781-326-2814. Kids' Hanukkah crafts NEEDHAM — Join Needham Hadassah for a Hanukkah craft event at The Kid's Place, 33 Highland Ave., from 4- 5:30 p.m. Come make a menorah, a latke plate and other gifts. Snacks will be served. Youth Aliyah donation is $5/person, $15/family maximum. Project costs range from $14.95-$45. Information: gaillustig@rcn.com. Family day STOUGHTON — The Striar J.C.C. invites you to warm up your winter with holiday activities and snacks at Family Day from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Information: 781-341-2016, ext. 283.
TUESDAY, DEC. 9
Preschool teaching program NETWON — The Rashi School is sponsoring "Differentiated Instruction in the Early Childhood Classroom," a free program for preschool directors, from 5:30-8 p.m. Hands-on activities will be led by Rashi staff. Dinner is included. R.S.V.P. to apuchkoff@rashi.org. Information: 617-969-4444, ext. 226.
Discussion, book signing BOSTON — Paula Fredriksen will speak about Augustine and his defense of Judaism as a foundation for Judeo-Christian relations, revealing the roots of his powerful arguments against anti-Semitism, at the fifth-floor reading room of the Boston University Bookstore at 7 p.m. Book signing to follow the discussion. Free and open to the public. Information: 617-267-8484.
SATURDAY, DEC. 13
Morning Torah study BROOKLINE — Temple Sinai invites the community to join in a Shabbat morning Torah study from 9-10:15 a.m. in Rabbi Andy Vogel's study. There will be a light breakfast, singing and a study of the text in English. Participants need not have knowledge of Hebrew, simply an interest in considering the Torah as it relates to contemporary experiences. Information: 617-277-5888.
SUNDAY, DEC. 14
Craft and gift fair SHARON — Temple Sinai is holding its annual craft and gift fair, sponsored by the Sharon Credit Union, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission is free. There will be door prizes, raffles, light refreshments and several vendors offering jewelry, handbags, handmade crafts, gourmet foods and more. Information: 781-784-6081.
MONDAY, DEC. 15
Swimming program STOUGHTON — Registration for the Striar J.C.C.'s Masters Swimming Program for adults of all aquatic fitness levels begins on Dec. 15. The program, which begins in January, runs Sundays from 1:30-2:30 p.m. and 2:30-3:30 p.m., Wednesdays 7-8 p.m. and 8-9 p.m. and Fridays 5:30-6:30 a.m. and 6:30-7:30 a.m. Choose the day and time that best fits your schedule. The fee is $550/members, $750/nonmembers. A three-month trial program is available for $150/members, $225/non-members. Information: 781-341-2016.
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