First meeting for the BINA Committee—BINA means wisdom in Hebrew—will focus on educating the community about the current situation in Darfur, as well as planning future action and local genocide-related events. All ages and knowledge levels welcome. For information, call Julie Lipson at 240-418-5607 or e-mail JBLipson@gmail.com. Congregation Beth Israel, 1972 NW Flanders St. 503-222-1069.