Manchester – Beth Sholom B’nai Israel Sisterhood Torah Study Shabbat with guest scholar Rabbi Charles Simon, executive director of the Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs; Friday: 6 p.m. service, 7 p.m. dinner, 8:15 p.m. lecture, “Close Encounters: Communities and Keruv;” April 22: 10 a.m. services, Kiddush lunch, 1:15 p.m. lecture, “Of Giants and of the Giant Challenges,” 400 Middle Turnpike East, (860) 643-9563. $25/adults; $8/youth under 18.