SEPTEMBER 30, 1994 Jonathan Plaut Calendar Sunday, October .2 The Michigan Region of Amer- ican R.ed /Vlagen David for Is- rael Testimonial Dinner Dance honoring survivors of the Hole- cau.st and children of survivors. 6 p.m. at Congregation Adat Shalom. Call 353-0434 or 855- Judaism Seminar Set Sy Seth El 0555. Tuesday, October 4 A breast cancer awareness dis- cussion will be held at 1 p.m. at the Jewish Community Cen- ter's Jimmy Prentis Morris building. T e Loren B. Fis- b nits Arts Series for Children and Their Families will egi fifth season of entertaining young audiences Oct. 9 at 1 p.m. with the Eisenhower Dance Ensemble's production of "Kids in Motion." The program, in keeping with the mission of the Ensemble is a dance demonstration that invites the audience participation. It is open to the community without charge. No reservations are necessary. "Kids in Motion" will be the first of three programs in the 1994- 95 Loren B. Fischer Series. Each program is geared to provide children ages 2-12 an opportunity to enjoy the arts in an infor- mal atmosphere that invites their participation. emple Beth El will offer a 15-week seminar, "Introduction to Judaism," for prospective converts, non-Jewish partners of Jews and Jews seeking a better understanding of Judaism. The class, which provides an opportunity to ex- plore Judaism in a comfortable and congenial atmosphere, will be led by Rabbi Jonathan V. Plaut, visiting rabbinic scholar. The group will meet Monday evenings, 7:30- 9 p.m., beginning Oct. 3 at the Temple. The course will focus on Jewish practices, customs and ceremonies; biblical foundations, history, the basic beliefs of the mainstream branches of Judaism and more. Couples are encouraged to take the seminar together and will be charged a single fee. To reg- ister, or for information, call the religious school, 851-1100. Tuesday, October 4 The 68th annual meeting for the Jewish Federation of Met- ropolitan Detroit will be held at Temple Beth El. Call 642- 4260. Tuesday, October 4 The Greater Detroit Chapter of Hadassall fall fashion show presented by Marilyn George- son and Pat Sands. 10 a.m. at Congregation Shaarey Zedek. Call 683-5030 or 357-2920. Thursday, Oct. 6 Sander Levin Senate candidates Bob Carr and Spencer Abraham will speak at the Federation Fo- rum. 7:30 am. at the Southfield Radisson Plaza. Call 6424260. Range Of Speakers Makes Up 'Tapestry' Sen. Carl Levin and Rep. Sander Levin will be among the speakers at Congregation Shaarey Zedek on Oct. 22 for the fourth annual "Tapestry, Weaving the Fabric ofJewish Life." The evening will begin at 8 p.m. with a Havdalah service. Those attending will then select two lectures, panel discus- sions or workshops, followed by a dessert afterglow. "Capitol Hill: the Jewish Agenda," a discussion of the criti- cal issues facing the United States and the American Jewish community, will be led by Sen. Levin and Rep. Levin. Rabbi Mosher Tutnauer, a leader for eh Masorti movement in Israel and professor at the Bet Midrash in Jerusalem, will speak on "Gaza, Jericho and the Golan: In the Bible and in the News." "Jewish Art and the Art of the Auction" will be the topic of Jennifer Roth, vice president of Sotheby's. Ms. Roth will offer a slide presentation of the history of Jewish art and explain how it can be acquired at auction. Clinical and family psychologist Dr. Alicai Tisdale will lead a discussion of "Family Ties: Loving and Caring for the Jur- ried Family". Mark Talisman, the founding vice-chairman of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council and Museum, will speak on "Will Jews Survive the Fall of Communism?...Recent Developments in Eastern Europe". A panel discussion on "Dialogue on Blacks and Jews: Is the Alliance Over," will be presented by Rabbi Irwin Groner of Congregation Shaarey Zedek and Wayne County Commis- sioner Bernard Parker. David Gad-Harf, executive director of the Jewish Community Council, will moderate. Thursday, Oct 6 Other class se- lections will be led by members of the Shaarey Zedek cler- gy and staff. Rabbi William Gershon will speak on "Many Masters, Many Lives: Rein- carnation, The Soul and The After- life...What Does Judaism Teach?" Chasidim in Song The Soul and Spir- it in Music," will be offered by Can- tor Chaim Najman. "Gefilte Fish to Chocolate Mousse: Making Your Home Kosher," will be discussed by Esther Rube. Paul Kohn of Quality Kosher Catering will lead a demonstration of creative kosher cooking. Israeli dance in- structor Cheryl Litt will teach a number of dances; no prior dance ex- perience is necessary. A dessert afterglow will follow the course selections. There is a charge. Reservations and information are available by calling Congregation Shaarey Zedek, 357-5544. Dr. Arthur Johnson will dis cuss the past, present and fu- ture of black/Jewish relations in Detroit. 1 p.m. at the Maple/Drake JCC. Tuesday, October 11 Carl Levin The Michigan Region of Women's American ORT will hold their WINGO (Women Only Bingo) at Pomodoro's Restaurant in Farmington . Hills at 7 p.m. Call 855-9820. Tuesday, October 11 Dr. Sylvia Hacker will discuss "Sex in the Year 2000 — If Not Sooner" at a Food for Thought breakfast program sponsored by the Jewish Federation Women's Division. Call 642- 4260. Sunday, October 16 Congregation Beth Achim Men's Club will host a historic tour ofJewish Detroit begin- ning at 1 p.m. Call 352-8670 by Oct. 12. 464jaktiattiliallikat