CURRENT EVENTS—Mark Silberstein, a former staff member for the Consulate-General of Israel in Los Angeles, discusses Middle Eastern developments at 11 a.m. at the JFS North County Senior Center, 16934 Chabad Way, Poway.   (858) 674-1123.

INTERFAITH FORUM—The Poway Interfaith Council examines Buddhism as part of its weekly "Interfaith Summer Nights" program from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Community Church, 13501 Community Road, Poway. (858) 487-8885. 

SERVICE FOR ISRAEL -- Rabbi Yeruchem Eilfort leads a special prayer service for Israel at 7:30 p.m. at Chabad at La Costa, 1980 La Costa Ave., Carlsbad.  (760) 943-8891.