Barnes &
in May.
BLOOMFIELD
HILLS
EVENTS
We Spy: A Dynamic Duo
Meet our new 'Eye Spy' columnists.
Spies like us...
"It was an unusual word." Car- teresting tidbits. "A little bit of
Don't be confused by the col- ol Dawes
knowledge is a dangerous thing,"
umn's title change. As you prob-
"What? Using the orgasmic Bender said.
ably know by now, Ruth part of your mind?" John Bloom
Littmann has passed on her re-
"Orgasm!" Stacey Schwartz Did You Know?
Wine can be: masculine, fem-
porter's pencil and pad to go back
Melissa Helfman, a psychol-
to business school. Let's make this ogist, understood the concept as inine, pretty, hard, green, har-
introduction brief, so we can in- it relates to aromatherapy, which monious, balanced, flabby,
form you of more important she uses with seniors in nursing pencil-leady or chalky.
things — like the meaning of homes.
To really taste the flavor of
organoleptic.
According to John Jonna, wine, you should chew and slurp
I'm Michelle Cohen
food detective and enologist each sip.
And, I'm Jennifer Mattler.
for Merchant's
The first record-
Jennifer: Michelle and I met Wine Warehouse,
ed method of mak-
three years ago on the Singles Mis- the organoleptic
ing wine goes back
sion to Israel. I was co-chairing the part of your mind is
6,000 years to what
Detroit group, and Michelle was the area that re-
is now southwest-
one of the participants who end- members aromas.
ern Asia.
ed up becoming my roommate and "Everyone can be a
In Jewish tradi-
friend. Now, Michelle is leading wine expert," Jonna
tion, wine is consid-
the Singles Mission this summer. said. "People are
ered a gift from
MICHELLE COHEN &
Michelle: Actually, Jennifer, we surprised as to how
God.
JENNIFER L. MATTLER
met a year earlier at the Jewish they can use their
Federation Christmas Day Vol- sense of smell to re- SPECIAL TO TH E JEWISH NEWS Marathon Mania
Congratulations
unteer Extravaganza. I guess I member wines.
didn't make a lasting impression Most of the flavor of wine comes to Tracey Cohen for finishing her
second Boston Marathon.
because you never seem
Despite an Achilles ten-
to remember meeting me.
don injury, she finished
Well, let's hope we make
the race in 4 hours, 29
more of a lasting impres-
minutes and 40 seconds.
sion with this column.
Impressed? Get this: she's
Jennifer and Michelle:
run eight marathons, and
But, we need your help.
she's only 24.
Let us know of young
adults — married or sin-
Tired Of Politics In
gle, gay or straight, Re-
Washington?
publican or Democrat —
Then try the politics
who are doing interesting
of people. YAD's Politi-
things. Write us with in-
cal Awareness Commit-
formation about what's
tee is hosting an evening
going on in metro Detroit.
of Jewish humor with
This isn't our column. It's
Phil Fink on Wednes-
your column. This way if
ay, May 15, at 7:30
you don't like what you
p.m. at the Max M. Fish-
read, it's your own fault
er Building. A humorist,
(just kidding).
entertainer and lectur-
er, Fink is heard na-
Let's Wine About It
tionwide on his radio
While at the Jewish
show, "Shalom Ameri-
Federation's Young Adult
ca." The event is free of
Division's (YAD) Wine
charge. For more infor-
Tasting recently, approx-
mation, call YAD at
imately 110 young adults
(810) 642-4260.
learned how to use the
organoleptic part of their
Other Happenings
brains. Having never
Around Town
heard this word, we
The next Shabbat Ser-
asked wine tasters what
vice For Singles will be
was the first thing to
Friday, May 17, at 8:30
come to mind when they
p.m., led by Rabbi
heard "organoleptic." 0
Arnie
Sleutelberg
Here are some of the re-
from Congregation Shir
sponses:
Tikvah. It will be held at
"It was a full-bodied ex-
the Maple-Drake JCC.
perience." Richard Sim-
For
more information,
tob
"Something that would be from your nasal passage. People call Federation at (810) 642-4260.
bursting with flavor." Steve Co- have to concentrate on their
What's on your mind? Write us
organoleptic memory."
hen
at Eye Spy, The Jewish News,
While Scott Bender was a bit
"Tr1992719" David Goodman
27676 Franklin Road , South-
field, MI 48034. And don't for
"Everyone was trying to attach shy about giving his initial defi-
get about your engagement
a sexual connotation to it." An- nition of organoleptic, he did
share that he picked up some in-
stories...
drew Jaffa
Fitness Evaluations
with the
Oakland Athletic Club
Friday • May 17th • 3:00-8:00 PM
All are invited for this free session
with professional and qualified train-
ers who will hand out risk appraisal
questionnaires, take resting heart
rates and measure the ratio of lean
weight to body fat. Everyone is wel-
come for this full spectrum sample of
personalized health and physical fit-
ness attention.
Massage for Health
Saturday • May 18th
11:00 AM-3:00 PM
Author Signing with
David Gordon
Friday • May 24th • 7:30-8:30 PM
Mystery fans will love meeting David
Gordon, nationally recognized local
author of NtGilty, a thrilling novel set
locally about one lawyers extremes
and the intrigue, greed and excess
surrounding him.
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6575 Telegraph Road
at Maple Road
(810) 540-4209
Open Mon-Sat 9 AM-11 PM
Sun 9 AM-8 PM
c Q; café
Story Time with
The Cat in the Hat
Monday • May 13 • 10:00 AM &
Tuesday • May 14 • 7:00 PM
Kids of all ages will love these spe-
cial story times featuring an appear-
ance from The Cat in thJe Hat, a
reading from favorite stories by Dr.
Suess and a parade through the store
led by the Cat himself!
Multimedia
Presentation and
Author Si
g with
Paul Hene
Thursday • May 23
7:30-8:30 PM
Celebrate National Physical Fitness
month with this insightful introduc-
tion to the many health benefits of
massage. Local massage therapist
Kenneth Sikora joins us for a seminar
with a brief hands on demonstration.
Pre-registration required.
Bloomfield Hills
WEST
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Author Paul Heneks joins us to sign
his book The Balancing Act and to
illustrate ways to succeed in finance,
improve ones health and develop
healthful personal as well as busi-
ness relationships. This multimedia
demonstration highlights the emerg-
ing demand for computer-literacy
and importance of recognizing
change as the doorway to opportuni-
Author Si g with
Armen J.
Friday • May 31 • 7:00-8:00 PM
Meet local author Armen J. Kabodian
for a book signing and reception for
his new book The Customer is
Always Right!, a witty and insightful
book filled with inspiring thoughts
and quotes from today's business
lea tic°.
West Bloomfield tgi,
6800 Orchard Lake Road
south of Maple Road
(810) 626 6804
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Open Mon-Sat 9 AM-11 PM
Sun 9 AM-8 PM
music department g -multimedia
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Different Designs
Hand-Painted
Ceramic Mugs
Tree Frog Teapot
29203 Northwestern Hwy. • Southfield
(810) 356-5454
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