Temple Shaarey Shalom, 78 South Springfield Avenue, Springfield, will offer a stimulating and informative speakerson Friday, October 19. Dr. Karen Gaffney, Professor of English at Raritan Valley Community College and author of Dismantling the Racism Machine, will trace the history of race relations in America starting in Colonial times and provide specific action steps for combating racism. The topic will be presented as part of Friday evening services at 8:00 pm. Everyone is welcome and no tickets are required. For more information, please call the Temple office at (973) 379-5387; e-mail office@shaarey.org; web site www.shaarey.org: Facebook Facebook.com/Shaarey.