Greenwich – Shabbat Talks: “The Story of Adolph Schwimmer,” as told by Stanley Gratt; called a “legend” by Israel’s President Shimon Peres, the New York-born Schwimmer helped smuggle airplanes and arms into what was then Palestine on the eve of Israel’s War of Independence, and later became the first CEO of Israel Aerospace Industries. In 2006, he was awarded the Jewish state’s highest honor, the Israel Prize; 7:30 p.m. (during services) Congregation Shir Ami, One West Putnam Ave., (203) 274-5376, congregationshirami.org.