“A Journey from the Altar to the Bimah”

JCC of Central New Jersey, Scotch Plains, 11:15 a.m. Rabbi Charles R. Lightner will talk about his journey from a Roman Catholic home to his conversion to Judaism and his rabbinic ordination at age 57.

Cost is $8, $4.50 seniors, free for members; $6.50 lunch, reservations required three days in advance at 908-889-8800. Visit jccnj.org.