Video Conference
From Israel
Ohr Somayac.h. Detroit will
present a live, interactive
Town Meeting Videocon-
ference with the Chief Rab-
bi of Israel, Rabbi Israel
Meir Lau, noon-1:30 p.m.
Monday, May 5, at the
Max M. Fisher Jewish
Federation Building.
This meeting, which is
being sponsored by The
JewishNews, Rock Finan
cial and the Bank of
Bloomfield Hills, will bring
together participants from
all segments of the Detroit
Jewish community to dis-
cuss four vital issues con-
fronting the Jewish people
today: land for peace, Jew
ish continuity and Torah
education, the Law of Re-
turn and Pluralism.
A buffet lunch will be
served. There is a program
and lunch charge of $20,
Call (810) 352-4870, to
make a reservation and for
information..
Adat Shalom
Hosts Scholar
Rabbi Debra Orenstein
will be Adat Shalom Syn-
agogue's guest scholar
Friday-Saturday, May 9-
10, as the congregation
marks Yom Ha'atzmaut,
the anniversary of the
State of Israel.
Families with children
of all ages are invited to
a Shabbat service and
family dinner on Friday
evening. Following the
meal, Rabbi Orenstein
will present a short pro-
gram on "The Shema:
And You Shall Teach
Them to Your Children."
The Shabbat dinner Rabbi Orenstein
will follow services at 6
p.m. There is a $14 charge for adults and an $8 fee for chil-
dren. Reservations are required.
The following morning, Rabbi Orenstein will speak at ser-
vices on "A Holiness Code for Contemporary Jews."
At a Friday evening Young Adult Shabbat Service, Rabbi
Orenstein will explore "Israel-Diaspora Relations: Beyond Se-
curity and Philanthropy."
For dinner reservations or information, call the synagogue,
(810) 851-5100.
Calendar
COMMUNITY
The Metropolitan Detroit District,
Zionist Organization of America and
the Congregation Beth Achim Men's
Club will host a public forum, 10
a.m. Sunday, May 4, at Congrega-
tion Beth Achim,
The Holocaust Memorial Center will
hold a Yom Hashoah commemora-
tion, 1 p.m. Sunday, May 4, at
Maple-Drake.
The Ecumenical Institute will host a
panel discussion, 7:30 p.m. Tues-
day, May 6, at Temple Kol Ami. For
reservations, Call (810) 353-2434.
Israel's deputy consul general to the
Midwest will speak, 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 7, at the JPM JCC.
The Holocaust Memorial Center will
host a member of the German For-
eign Office, 7:30 p.m. Thursday,
May 8, at the Janice Charach Ep-
stein Museum/Gallery.
SENIORS
Temple Shir Shalom will hold an or-
ganizational meeting for its new se-
nior group, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May
6, at the temple. For information,
call (810) 737-8700.
Congregation Beth Achim senior
group will meet, noon Thursday,
May 8, at the synagogue. For reser-
vations, call (810) 352-8670.
Na'amat Honors
Lila Orbach
SYNAGOGUES
Congregation B'nai Moshe will mark
Yom Hashoah starting with ser-
vices, 9 a.m. Saturday, May 3; a
special program will be held 10 a.m.
Sunday, May 4.
Congregation Beth Abraham Hillel
Moses will hold a Yom Hashoah ob-
servance, 9:30 a.m. Sunday, May 4.
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WOMEN
Sharona Chapter of Na'amat USA
will hold an installation luncheon,
noon Saturday, May 3, at Farina's in
Berkley. For reservations, call (810)
851-0822.
Lila Orbach
Na'amat USA, Greater Detroit
Council will hold its annual Spir-
itual Adoption Luncheon noon
Tuesday, May 20, at Adat
Shalom Synagogue. Honored will
be Lila Orbach, a health reporter
for WDIV, Channel 4.
In addition to Ms. Orbach, two
veteran Na'amat members will
be given special awards.
There is a minimum contri-
bution required for attendance
as well as a donation for the lun-
cheon. Reservations may be
made by calling the council of-
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The Birmingham Temple will offer a
series of Monday Forums, starting
8:30 p.m. Monday, May 5. John
O'Hair will discuss "Assisted Sui-
cide: Ethics and Politics."
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The Women's League for Conserva-
tive Judaism will host Rabbi Debra
Orenstein, 12:45 p.m. Sunday, May
4, at Congregation B'nai Moshe. For
reservations, call (810) 626-3821.
Two Na'amat USA chapters will host
a book talk, 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 7,
at Borders Books, Farmington Hills.
The Charles Shapiro Post and Ladies Auxiliary recently hosted a lecture on "Police-Community Relations" by Southfield Police
Chief Joseph Thomas. Shown with Chief Thomas are National Service Officer Iry Keller; Post Commander Jerry Schlussel; and
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The Department of Michigan Ladies
Auxiliary of the Jewish War Veterans
will hold a meeting, 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 7, at the JWV
Memorial Home.