“Irving Berlin, an American Institution: An Illustrated Lecture” will be presented by historian Marty Schneit on Thursday, Jan. 17, at 1 p.m. at Franklin Township Community/Senior Center, Somerset. The program is sponsored by JCC of Middlesex County and the Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey. RSVP to 732-873-1991 or go to franklintwpnj.org.