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Open House for Prospective and New Members

Congregation Agudath Israel 20 Academy Road, Caldwell, NJ

Congregation Agudath Israel, Caldwell, 10 a.m.-noon. A bagel brunch will be served. RSVP to membership coordinator Debbie Lurie at 973-226-3600, ext. 118, or membership@agudath.org.

Hillside-Union Hadassah Fall Meeting

YM-YWHA of Union County 501 Green Ln, Union, NJ

YM-YWHA of Union County, Union, 12:30 p.m. Guest speakers are Hillside Mayor Dalia Vertreese and Union Mayor Michele Delisfort; a dairy buffet luncheon will be available. RSVP to 908-964-0998 by Sept. 6.

Open House for Prospective and New Members

Congregation Agudath Israel 20 Academy Road, Caldwell, NJ

Congregation Agudath Israel, Caldwell, 6:30-8 p.m. A family-friendly dinner will be served. RSVP to membership coordinator Debbie Lurie at 973-226-3600, ext. 118, or membership@agudath.org.

Jewish Women International (JWI) Meeting

B’nai Shalom 300 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ

B’nai Shalom, West Orange, 12:30 p.m. Podiatrist Dr. Charles Kurtzer will speak about foot problems. Refreshments will be served. Send a $6 check to Shirlee Sherman, 12 Steven Terrace, West Orange, N.J. 07052.

Prospective NCJW members

National Council of Jewish Women, Metro Jersey Section, will host a welcome event for prospective members on Sunday, Oct. 27, at 3 p.m. at a member’s home in North Edison. Wine, cheese, and desserts will be served. RSVP to Barbara at bdfinkel@gmail.com.

RSVP of Union County Volunteer Tutor Information Session

JFS Halpern Building 655 Westfield Ave, Elizabeth, NJ

Jewish Family Service Halpern Building, Elizabeth, noon-2 p.m. Retired & Senior Volunteer Program seeks volunteer tutors 55-plus; a kosher lunch will be served. Contact ALevine@jfscentralnj.org or 908-352-8375 to register.

Recurring

Caregivers’ group

The Jewish Home for Rehabilitation & Nursing 1151 W Main St, Freehold, NJ

The Jewish Home for Rehabilitation & Nursing in Freehold will hold its next support group meeting, The Jewish Caregiver’s Experience, at 7 p.m. The group meets the last Tuesday evening of each month. Light, kosher refreshments will be served. The next scheduled date is Nov. 26. Contact Jolie at 732-202-1000, ext. 4003, or jfromm@jewishhomefreehold.org.

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Jewish pirates

Milt Keiles will present a slide show and discussion about “Jewish Pirates” (c. 1500) at a Sunday, Nov. 3, meeting of the Jewish War Veterans Post 609 in Monroe Township. Contact post commander Jack Kirschenbaum for more information at jkirschenbaum@outlook.com or 609-642-6199.

Advance Care Planning

B’nai Shalom 300 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ

Sponsored by Jewish Women International’s West Orange Tzedek chapter and held at B’nai Shalom, West Orange, noon. Presented by Dr. Sherre Sarrett. Refreshments will be served. RSVP to Shirlee at 973-951-7830.

Veterans benefits

The Oscar & Ella Wilf Campus For Senior Living 350 Demott Ln, Somerset, NJ

A discussion on veterans benefits and senior living expenses will be presented by Carl Archer, Esq., on Thursday, Nov. 7, 9:30-11 a.m. at the Education and Resource Center at the Wilf Campus for Senior Living, Somerset. Breakfast will be provided. RSVP to 732-568-1155 or doshri@wilfcampus.org.

Annual meeting

Freehold Jewish Center 59 Broad St, Freehold, NJ

Jewish Federation in the Heart of NJ will hold its Annual Meeting and Celebration of Caring on Thursday, Nov. 7, at 7:30 p.m. at Freehold Jewish Center. Lavish desserts will be served. RSVP by Oct. 31 at picatic.com/event15689249656744.

Fall Open House

Stein Assisted Living 350 Demott Ln, Somerset, NJ

Stein Assisted Living, Somerset, 10 a.m.-noon. Refreshments and fall treats will be served. RSVP to 732-568-1155 or doshri@wilfcampus.org.

Caregivers group

The Jewish Home for Rehabilitation & Nursing in Freehold will hold its next support group meeting, The Jewish Caregiver’s Experience, at 7 p.m. The group meets the last Tuesday evening of each month. Light, kosher refreshments will be served. Contact Jolie at 732-202-1000, ext. 4003, or jfromm@jewishhomefreehold.org.

Jewish Cadets at West Point

Temple Beth Shalom 193 E Mt Pleasant Ave, Livingston, NJ

Video screening sponsored by Jewish War Veterans Dan Michelson Post No. 740, Livingston, and held at 10 a.m. at Temple Beth Shalom, Livingston. Contact Lt. Col. Steve Hoffman at 973-228-5712.

Bereavement support

JCC of Middlesex County 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison, NJ

Rabbi Bryan Kinzbrunner, chaplain for the Wilf Campus for Senior Living in Somerset, will facilitate a bereavement support group at the JCC of Middlesex County, Edison, on Wednesdays, Dec. 4 and 18, 3-4 p.m. RSVP to Sue Horwitz at 732-593-5958.