Co mm un ity ONE OF HE MOST _M-PORTANt NAVIES N T WORID COVING To YOUR NLTG-HBORHOOD. this opportunity to see His work spanned seven firsthand the work of decades and has forever one of this changed the century's most world of art. revolutionary And though his Stmt.-11•• PAIN I Im; painters, Pablo paintings are Cl Picasso. An ex- never quite P. \ l', 1 0 1 ) 1( citing exhibit what they seem, ItZ(I\l lilt featuring the they never fail 1)1. 1 - 1:011 1N Illt ii: Bottle of Anis to amaze us, to ( yr ARIA del Mono, a inspire us, and painting by the to challenge master himself, from the us to questiOn reality Detroit Institute of Arts. as we know it. Don't miss March 10-17 • Janice Charach Epstein Museum/Gallery Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detrait 6600 W Maple Road, West Bloomfield Mon.-Wed. 11-6; Thur. 11-8; Sun 11-4; closed Fri. & Sat. Admission is free. For information about special events and guided student and group tours of ten or more, call (810) 661-7641. Fun Festival Volunteers Volunteers are invited to regis- ter for the Sunday, March 24, "Festival of Fun," an afternoon of magic, talent shows and singing with the residents of the Jewish Home for Aged's Fleis- chman Residence in West Bloomfield. This Volunteer Network event is sponsored by the Jewish Fed- eration Metropolitan Detroit Women's Division. The network aims to place volunteers in var- ious social service agencies throughout the metropolitan De- troit area. To volunteer, call Susan Lang- nas at the Jewish Federation, (810) 642-4260. Author Potok Gives Reading Madonna University in Livonia, as part of its National Endow- ment for the Humanities Collo- quium Series, will present author Chaim Potok 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 25. Mr. Potok, as writer in residence, will give a public reading from his book, My Name is Asher Lev. A ques- tion and answer period will fol- low. 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These include the Maccabi Student Program, focused on sightseeing and touring the coun- try; the Maccabi Student Kibbutz and four weeks of exploring the country; the Maccabi Student Adventure, for those loving the outdoors; and the Maccabi Stu- dent Scuba Program, spending 10 days in Eilat scuba diving in the Red Sea and receiving a div- ing-skills certificate. For high-school students, aged 13 to 18, six distinct programs are available. The Teen-age Tour is the ultimate tour of Israel; the Leadership Training program begins in Rome and includes a three-day journey across the Mediterranean; the Maccabi In- stitute for Sports is for those ad- dicted to tennis, basketball or soccer and training at the Wingate Institute Training Cen- ter at Kfar Hamaccabiah, home of the Maccabi Games; the Mac- cabi Adventure Program for the outdoors enthusiasts; the Mac- cabi Institute for Water Sports; and the Maccabi Kibbutz Pro- gram for ages 16 to 18. Scholarships are available from the Metro Detroit ZOA Scholarship Committee. For brochures, phone ZOA, 569-1515. Mr. Potok also will participate in a book signing in the Madon- na University Exhibit Gallery af- ter the presentation. The event will take place in Kresge Hall on the Madonna campus. It is open to the public, free of charge. For information, call Madonna, (313) 432-5543. Israel Programs For The Summer Israel summer programs of ZOA- Masada now operating under the name Masada/Maccabi have been announced for the summer of 1996. Four programs for college stu- Ecumenical Model Seder On Tuesday, March 19, at 6:30 p.m., the Ecumenical Institute for Jewish-Christian Studies and Temple Beth El in Bloomfield Hills will sponsor the annual model Passover seder. In addition to the traditional Passover meal, guests will par- ticipate in readings, retelling of the story, and conversation with Temple Beth El hosts. Individu- als and families are welcome. This event is especially signifi- cant for church confirmation and Bible study groups. The charge is for the meal: $14 for adults, $12 for children un- der 12. For information, call the Ecumenical Institute, (810) 353- 2434. - \