Events listed below are free or accept an unspecified donation unless otherwise noted.

Hannukah Toy Drive for children in Israeli and Palestinian hospitals, part of Ambassadors of Good Will project; needed are American-made toys and clothes for ages 3-12; drop off 7 p.m.; Fridays through Sept. 28; Beth Israel, 960 Ahua St., No. 202; 623-2363.

Autumn Thanksgiving Festival, expressions of gratitude and appreciation for boundless blessings; service at 3 p.m. and fellowship supper and dedication program with Japanese classical dance and entertainment at 4:30 p.m.; Sept. 2; Kaijingu Temple of Hawaii; 595-3102.

"Introduction to Tibetan Zen: Mahamudra, Dzogchen and Chod," a precede to the third annual All Believers Network (Belnet) Symposium; 7-8:30 p.m.; Sept. 2; Tendai Institute of Hawaii, $5; 371-9360, www.allbelievers.net

Evensong: Ka Himeni Ahi Ahi, celebration of Queen Lili'uokalani's 169th birthday with the world premiere of "The Magnificat" and "Nunc dimittis" by John McCreary, former cathedral organist, performed by the Cathedral Choir, with a reception to follow; 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 2; St. Andrew's Cathedral; 524-2822, ext. 217.

"Celebrating Our Spiritual Similarities, Savoring Our Ritual Differences," the Belnet symposium; 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sept. 3; UH-Manoa Arts Building auditorium; $25 (includes vegetarian lunch); 538-6202, 371-9360, www.allbelievers.net

"A Concert for Peace and Remembrance," Island premiere of Faure's "Messe de Requiem" in an arrangement for male voices and other classical and modern works on the theme of love, faith, redemption and serenity performed by the Honolulu Men's Chorus; 7 p.m., Sept. 5; Mission Memorial auditorium (next to Honolulu Hale); free. Also, 6:30 p.m., Sept. 8; Calvary by the Sea Lutheran Church; $10; honolulumenschorus@hawaii.rr.com.

Praise & Worship Night, with intercessory prayer, personal testimonies, singing and sharing of God's word and the gospel; 6 p.m.; Sept. 6; Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 88 Pi'ikoi St.; 593-7373, 349-9526.

Send announcements with contact name and phone number to: Faith Calendar, The Honolulu Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; faith@honoluluadvertiser.com with "Faith Cal" in the subject line; or fax 525-8055.