South Tampa religion events

Speaker: Rabbi Ari Sorko-Ram, a former actor, rugby player and football star, will share stories about his life and ministries in Israel at 7:30 p.m. today at the Shoresh David Messianic Synagogue, 4320 Bay to Bay Blvd. Sorko-Ram, who founded Maoz Israel Ministries, a Messianic Jewish ministry in Israel, will discuss how a love for God motivated him to change his life's direction. Free. Call (813) 831-5673.

Vendor's fair: The United Methodist Women will host a vendor's fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Manhattan Avenue United Methodist Church, 4511 S Manhattan Ave. There will be vendors of all kinds, as well as hot dogs and a bake sale. Call (813) 839-3361.

World's largest jade Buddha: The world's largest jade Buddha is on display through Sunday at Minh Dang Quang Temple, 5607 Town 'N Country Blvd. The Buddha has been exhibited in cities around the world, where visitors have gathered to pray for world peace. Free. Call (813) 317-4160.

Quaker meeting: The Religious Society of Friends meets for worship at 10 a.m. Sundays at 1502 W Sligh Ave. Call (813) 253-3244.

Recital: Florida Pro Musica, the professional musical ensemble in residence at Sacred Heart Church, will perform a recital featuring soprano Maggie Coleman at 4 p.m. Sunday at 509 N Florida Ave. The performance will also feature music director Larry Kent playing the harpsichord. Tickets are $15. Call (813) 494-4709 or visit floridapromusica.com.

Meditation class: "Giving Happiness to Others" is at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Angel Heart New Age Gifts, 3401 Henderson Blvd., No. H. American Buddhist monk Kelsang Chokyan will present an introduction to meditation from the Kadampa Buddhist tradition. Cost is $10 or $5 for students and those with limited income. Call (727) 797-9770 or visit meditationintampabay.org.

Women's Bible study: The interdenominational women's Bible study meets at 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Palma Ceia United Methodist Church, 3723 Bay to Bay Blvd. Call (813) 253-5314.

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