It isn't often that a Fresno synagogue hosts a scholar-in-residence program for a weekend.

With the help of the Jewish Federation of Central California, Chabad of Fresno is hosting Rabbi Moshe Yosef Engel, an educator for more than 40 years at the Hebrew Academy in Huntington Beach. The special event -- "One Shabbat One World" -- is Friday and next Saturday.

The purpose is to call attention to the importance of raising families with strong Jewish values.

Here's what to expect:

• A candle lighting at 5:08 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, services at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 6 p.m., followed by Engel's talk on "How to Raise a Contemporary Jewish Family."

The weekend's activities also include a Havdallah service, Melava Malka and refreshments at 7 p.m. Feb. 4 at Hampton Inn & Suites, with a kumzitz by Rabbi Shmuli Schlanger of Chabad of Bakersfield on "Shabbos in a Gas Station: Transmitting Jewish Values to Our Youth."

Chabad of Fresno is at 1227 E. Shepherd Ave. Cost is $36 for adults or $10 for children ages 3-12. College students get in free. Details: (559) 432-2770.

Bishop's installation on TV

KNXT Catholic Television (Channel 49) will broadcast live the Canonical Possession and Reception of the Diocese of Fresno and the Mass of Installation for Bishop Armando X. Ochoa.

Both events are this week:

The procession is Wednesday, Feb. 1, at 6:30 p.m. at St. John's Cathedral in Fresno.

The installation is Thursday, Feb. 2, at 1:30 p.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Fresno.

The broadcast also will be streamed live online at www.KNXT.tv. The events will be rebroadcast at 7 p.m. Saturday.

Ochoa is the fifth bishop in the Diocese of Fresno's 44-year history. He replaces Bishop John T. Steinbock, who died Dec. 5, 2010, after battling lung cancer. For details: www.dioceseoffresno.org.

Hope Lutheran anniversary

Hope Lutheran Church is planning a 50th anniversary celebration.

The church was officially organized on Feb. 16, 1962. By the end of the year, the church had a baptized membership of 101 and 52 confirmed.

The anniversary events will begin at 4 p.m. Feb. 11 with a concert, followed by a social at 5 p.m. in the church's community center, dinner at 6 p.m. and anniversary program at 7 p.m. The church is at 364 E. Barstow Ave.

On Feb. 12, anniversary services will be held at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., with the Rev. Lyle Miller giving special messages. A continental breakfast will be available between the services.

The theme for all events is "Extending Hope in Jesus."

As part of the celebration, the church is trying to raise $50,000 for the Lutheran Disaster Response ministry -- $1,000 for each year of Hope Lutheran's existence.

Former members and church friends planning to attend the events should contact the church by Wednesday. Details: (559) 439-4320.

Mims to speak

Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims will speak at the 9 to 5 for Christ ministry dinner at 6 p.m. Feb. 13 at Northpark Community Church, 2297 E. Shepherd Ave.

The event's theme is "Reflecting God's Purpose in Our Work." The ministry exists to encourage and equip women to effectively represent Christ in their daily lives.

For this special event near Valentine's Day, men also are welcome to the event.

Cost is $13-$15. Details: 9to5forchrist.org or (559) 977-3063.

Buddhist service

A combined service for all Jodo Shinshu Buddhist temples in the central San Joaquin Valley will be held at 10 a.m. Feb. 5 at Buddhist Church of Parlier, 360 Newmark Ave.