"Inter-Jewish Dialogue: Six Basic Questions of Judaism" T14 In conjunction with the American Jewish Commit- tee and moderated by Zvi Gittelman, this special one time program will feature a panel of Rabbis from the Orthodox, Conservative, Reform and Humanist/Secular movements in the metropoli- tan Detroit area. They include: Rabbi Lane Steinger (Temple Emanuel), Rabbi Daniel F. Polish (Temple Beth El), Rabbi Sherwin Wine (Birmingham Temple), Rabbi David Nelson(Cong. Beth Shalom), Rabbi Allan S. Meyerowitz (Cong. B'nai Moshe), Rabbi Elime- lech Goldberg (Young Israel of Southfield). Six basic questions of Judaism will be discussed from various perspectives and interpretations in a lively and informative program. The program will be held Wednesday night, October 26, 7:30 p.m. at the Maple Drake Building. There is no charge for this program; the community is invited. T15 TH19 If you were God, what would you have done?* Rabbi Alon Tolwin In this five-part series probing the Book of Gene- sis, this question and many others will be explored through the traditional text. (Rabbi Tolwin is the Director of ALENU - The Partnership for Jewish Adult Education.) Special Events at the Maple Drake Building September TI120 To pray, or not to pray - Why should we pray?* Rabbi Fishel Mael This five-part series will explore our need to reach out to God as well as how this need is expressed in our prayerbooks. The Miracles of Being Jewish Rabbi Allan S. Meyerowitz Rabbi Daneel Schwartz Rabbis Meyerowitz and Schwartz will share new perspectives and insights on the miracle of being Jewish in America and the magic Judaism holds for each of us in so many different ways. Out- standing anecdotes from pulpit experiences will also highlight this one-time program to be held, Tuesday night, November 1. (Rabbi Meyerowitz is Rabbi at Congregation B'nai Moshe; Rabbi Schwartz is the Rabbi at Temple Shir Shalom.) TH16 Unabashed Torah Concepts in the Real World of Yiddishkeit TH21 Hebrew Language CRASH COURSE* This how-to course will run 5 weeks and will teach the basics to participants to prepare for their journey to Hebrew reading literacy. Alenu's CRASH COURSE has proven itself already to be a success - join up. TH22 Growing up Jewish in 1988 Rabbi Norman Roman Rabbi Allan S. Meyerowitz Rabbis Roman and Meyerowitz will discuss the challenges and triumphs of growing up Jewish in 1988! In this one-time program, the Rabbis will share some insights and perspectives as pulpit Rabbis in the metropolitan Detroit area. This program will be held Thursday night, October 20 at the JPM Building. (Rabbi Roman is the Rabbi at Temple Kol Ami; Rabbi Meyerowitz is the Rabbi at Congregation B'nai Moshe.) Eugene Goldberg Participants will be encouraged to question basic texts of Judaism in this open five part series. A stimulating discussion of Bible, Talmud, Midrash, and Biblical commentaries will take place. (An- swers are not guaranteed!) This five-part series will explore the key concepts that have enriched Jewish married life throughout the years. 'twill also feature some Jewish wisdom dealing with the responsibilities of relationships - the pleasures and pains of relating to others. This special lecture has previously been given at the Library of Congress's current exhibit, spon- sored in collaboration with the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council, titled "Nazi Book Burnings and the American Response" and presented by Wayne State University's own Professor Guy Stern. - Jewish Ensemble Theatre of the Jewish Community Center "The Model Apartment" 7:30 p.m • 13,20,27 Jewish Film Festival 7:30 p.m. Readers Theatre 4:00 p.m. 16 15,16,22,23,29 Fiddler on the Roof 2:00 & 7:00 p.m. Sundays 8:00 p.m. Saturdays 22-30 Tapestry, Wall Hangings, Rugs by Carmel Carpets - an exhibition & sale Israel's Sde Bokder Children's 23 Mime Workshop 2:30 p.m. Wayne State University's 23 Judaic Studies Lecture Series 2:00 p.m. November Pre-Book Fair Seminar: Helen Nash, author of Helen Nash's Kosher Kitchen; a lecture and demonstration. 12-20 37th Annual Jewish Book Fair 12-20 Create your own Jewish Folk Literature Video 9 JPM Weekly Features TH18 Remembering the Bibliocaust: An American Response to German Book Burning Guy Stern *In conjunction with ALEYNU October 6 Plus ... Let Us Entertain You in February & March. For further information on all special events, contact the Cultural Arts office, ext. 348. TH17 Love, Sex & Marriage: Making it work* Aviva Tolwin • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Mid-Michiganer Klezmer Band • In Concert November 6, • • • 2:00 p.m. JPM Building • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Gemini Performance1:00 p.m. 21 Israel's Sde Baker Children's Mime Work- shop will perform at 2:30 p.m., October 23. Call fortickets to a wonderful family program! The Partnership for Jewish Adult Education Yiddish Short Stories Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m. Israeli Folk Dancing Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. Hebrew language discussion group Wednesdays, 12:30 p.m. Yiddish Culture Club Programs Thursdays, 1:00 p.m. Jewish American Short Stories Fridays, 10:15 a.m. Erev Shabbat Celebrations Fridays, 12:30 p.m. For more information about JPM programs, contact Irma Starr at 967-4030.