On Monday March 11, the Dor L’Dor group of Congregation Ahavath Torah, 240 Broad Avenue, Englewood, is sponsoring a gala pre-Purim lunch and learn at noon. The talk will be given by the acclaimed speaker Rachel Genack Besser, noted lecturer on issues of Bible and Jewish thought and teacher of Tanach and Jewish philosophy at The Frisch School. Her topic will be “Purim and Politics.” Cost is $18 with advance registration, $20 at the door. To register, visit [email protected], or call Eileen at 201-569-4560 or Ruth at 201-871-4955.