Manchester – “The Jewish State and the Jewish Problem: On Zionism, Anti-Zionism and the State of the Jews,” a three-part series led by Prof. Avinoam Patt of the Greenberg Center of Judaic Studies, University of Hartford; 8 – 9:15 p.m.; also Jan. 13 & 20; at Beth Sholom B’nai Israel, 400 Middle Tpke. East, (860) 643-9563 x104, www.programming@myshul.com. $30/series, $15/students