CALENDAR
SATURDAY, NOV. 29
Snack and study MALDEN — Temple Tifereth Israel will host a snack and Torah study at 9:15 a.m. Information: 781-322-2794.
SUNDAY, NOV. 30
Bagels and art HAVERHILL — Enjoy bagels and coffee while you begin your holiday shopping at Margot's Gallery, 52 Wingate St., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Margot's Gallery offers a large collection of Israeli art and jewelry. Information: 978-373-0200.
MONDAY, DEC. 1
Career event From 6-8:30 p.m., at KI in Brookline, JVS/CJP JWCN are hosting a panel discussion; Recipe for Career Success. Four women will share their paths to creating satisfying careers. Following the discussion, explore your own career interests and opportunities. Pre-registration required. Information: 617- 399-3101 or junger@jvs-boston.org.
TUESDAY, DEC. 2
Jazz Hanukkah celebration BROOKLINE — The Maimonides Jazz Band with play favorites and Jerome Grossman will discuss the "New Incumbent in the White House," at the annual Hanukkah celebration at Temple Ohabei Shalom at 2 p.m. Cost is $5. Information: 617-558-6480.
Program on aging CANTON — The Orchard Cove Hebrew SeniorLife community invites all to attend "The Secrets of Living and Aging Well," at 1 p.m. Participants will learn the secrets of how prevention and lifestyle make for healthy living and aging. Light refreshments will be provided. Information: 781-821-1730.
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 sixweek 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.
Hanukkah lecture FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Dianne Ashton will speak on "Quick to the Party: Jews and the Americanization of Hanukkah," as the 2008 Adolph and Ruth Schnurmacher Lecturer in Judaic Studies at Fairfield University, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. Information: 203-254-4000, ext. 2066.
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.
Seniors' Shabbat program BROOKLINE — The Leventhal-Sidman J.C.C. and Hebrew SeniorLife host a Shabbat program, at 1550 Beacon St., every Friday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. On Dec. 5, John Clark will entertain in a "History of Jazz" program. A kosher Shabbat meal will be served at 12 p.m. All seniors are welcome. Information: 617-558-6596.
Anniversary service CHELMSFORD — Congregation Shalom invites the community to join in honoring Rabbi Shoshana Perry as she celebrates 10 years as the spiritual leader of the congregation. The service begins at 7:30 p.m. Information: 978- 761-4321.
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 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. 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. 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.
Documentary and discussion WEST NEWTON — Congregation Dorshei Tzedek will host a screening of the documentary "Mixed Blessings," about the lives of four interfaith couples and their children, at 7 p.m. Discussion to follow the film. Information: 617-965- 0330.
Hanukkah crafts NEWTON — Children can create their own ceramic menorah at a Hanukkah celebration at the Leventhal Sidman J.C.C. from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. The event will include story time with Hanukkah snacks. Cost is $10/family and pre-registration is required. Information: 617-558-6442.
Genealogy talk NEWTON — The Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Boston invites all to Temple Emanuel for "Research Reuniting Families across Continents," beginning at 1:30 p.m. After the talk, there will be opportunities to do research and speak with the genealogists. Refreshments will be served. Free for members, $5/non-members. Information: 617-796-8522.
Open sing NEWTON — An open sing of Handel's Judas Maccabaeus and synagogue motets of composer Salamone Rossi will be held at 3 p.m. at Temple Reyim. Professor Josh Jacobson will present the program by the Zamir Chorale of Boston. Singers and listeners invited to join. Information: 617-244-6333.
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. Handson 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.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 10
Catholic values talk NEWTON — Father Walter Cuenin, Catholic Chaplian at Brandeis University, will be speaking on "Important Religious Values in the Catholic Faith," at Temple Reyim at 7:30 p.m. as part of the What We Believe Series. Rabbi Scott Rosenberg will be moderator and Claire Gerstein will be the program convener. Information: 617-527-2410, ext. 11.
FRIDAY, DEC. 12
Seniors' Shabbat program BROOKLINE — The Leventhal-Sidman J.C.C. and Hebrew SeniorLife host a Shabbat program, at 1550 Beacon St., every Friday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. On Dec. 12, David Polansky, musician and vocalist, will present a "Trip Down Memory Lane." A kosher Shabbat meal will be served at 12 p.m. All seniors welcome. Information: 617-558- 6596.
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.
Deli and comedy night HINGHAM — Congregation Sha'aray Shalom presents the "I Love Deli and Comedy Night," from 7-10 p.m. Join for an evening of delicatessen food from Juniors Restaurant and the comedy of Joel Chasnoff. Tickets are $37. Information: 781-749-8103.
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.
Hanukkah festivities NORWOOD — The South Area Solomon Schechter School is sponsoring "A Hanukkah Celebration to Remember," from 2-4:30 p.m., featuring a concert, a live auction and traditional holiday food. Admission is $18/adults, $5/children and $50/family maximum. Information: 781-769-9400.
Jewish education fundraiser BROOKLINE — Torah Academy's annual Chinese Auction will take place at the Young Israel of Brookline, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The Torah Academy Boys Choir will perform at 8 p.m. There will be an auction for Red Sox tickets, gift cards, custom tailored suits, a trip to Israel and more. Information: 617-734-0276.
Student choir concert NEWTON — Members of the student choirs at Solomon Schechter Day School will be performing a concert with the Zamir Chorale of Boston, beginning at 4 p.m. at the school. They will perform traditional and Hanukkah melodies. Tickets will be available at the door and are $10/adults, $5/children. Information: 617-928-9100.
MONDAY, DEC. 15
Winter class registration STOUGHTON — Registration for winter classes at the Striar J.C.C. begins Dec. 15 for members and Dec. 18 for nonmembers. There are more than 100 classes for children and adults, including sports and recreation, cultural arts and health and fitness. Classes begin Jan. 11, 2009. View all class offerings at www.strairjcc.org. Information: 781- 341-2016.
SUNDAY, DEC. 21
Hanukkah party BROOKLINE — Keshet is hosting an afternoon of fried food, dreidels and singalongs from 3-6 p.m. at Temple Ohabei Shalom. Keshet works for the full inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Jews in Jewish life. All are welcome. Please R.S.V.P. by Dec. 17 to elyssa@keshetonline.org. Information: 617-524-9227.
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