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

"Why?: 40 Days Pursuing Answers to Life's Biggest Questions," series of sermons for seekers and believers, 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sundays through May 27, Kaka'ako Christian Fellowship, McKinley Community School for Adults, 634 Pensacola St. This week: "Why Is the World So Messed Up?" 599-5231.

5th-annual Israel Day Hawai'i Festival, celebration of Lag b'Omer (Jewish summer holiday) and Yom Ha'Atzmaut (59th anniversary of Israel's independence) with entertainment, games and multicultural food booths, 11 a.m. tomorrow, Skygate Park at the Municipal Building, 650 S. King St. www.israeldayhawaii.com.

Vedanta Talks, Swami Bhaskarananda, president of the Vedanta Society of western Washington, gives a series of talks on Hinduism: 11:30 a.m. tomorrow through Wednesday, YWCA, 1040 Richards St., room 309. 734-1760.

Organ Recital and Choral Evensong, works by Franck, Bach and Jongen performed by John Renke on the cathedral organ and choral music by Stanford, Vaughan Williams and Thompson sung by the choir, 7:30 p.m. tomorrow, St. Andrew's Cathedral. 524-2822, ext. 223.

Damien Day celebration, with presentations by Honolulu Catholic school students, 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Damien statue at the State Capitol, followed by a Mass, 10:30 a.m., Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace. 923-7024.

Orientation to Zen Practice, basic instruction in zazen (sitting meditation) and information on zen practice, 9-noon May 12, Palolo Zen Center of the Honolulu Diamond Sangha. 735-1347.

"It's About Time," discussion of a Process Theology perspective on purpose, hope and value led by Fritz Fritschel, 9:30-11 a.m. May 12, Lutheran Church of Honolulu. 545-2636.

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.