A crash course in Jewish history, co-sponsored by the Jewish Community Center of Western Monmouth and Monmouth Torah Links, will be held at 7:30 p.m. March 6, 13 and 20 at Monmouth Torah Links, Route 9, Pine Creek Square, Marlboro. Presented by Rabbi Yossi Sobel, the course will explore Jewish history from the end of the Second Temple to the modern age. The cost for all three sessions is $3 for JCCWM members and $5 for all others. Preregistration is required by Feb. 28.
The JCC also is offering a Distinguished Author Lecture Series. On Jan. 27 at 11 a.m., Yitta Halberstam, author of Small Miracles, will be the featured speaker. On Feb. 17 at 11 a.m., Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis, author of The Committed Life: Principles for Good Living From our Timeless Past, will speak; and on March 2 at 11 a.m., Roy S. Neuberger, author of From Central Park to Sinai, will be the lecturer. All three programs will be held at Monmouth Torah Links. The cost is $7 per program in advance; $8 at the door; or $15 for all three.
A 50+ health seminar and luncheon will be held at 11 a.m. March 12 in the social hall of Freehold Jewish Center, 59 Broad St., Freehold. The program will offer tips on how to combine traditional medicine with proper nutrition to heal quickly. The lunch will feature kosher Chinese food. The cost is $10 for JCCWM members, $13 for all others. Registration is required by March 6.
For tickets, send a check to JCCWM, 59 Broad St., Freehold 07728. For more information, call (732) 683-9300.