The Agency for Jewish Education is pleased to provide a monthly listing of some of the adult Jewish learning opportunities offered by congregations and organizations in our community. This is a sampling of the wide range of adult learning opportunities. If you are looking for a course on a particular topic that you do not find here, please call us and we will help you locate the congregation or institution that offers it. All courses are open to the community and free of charge, unless otherwise noted. All courses are held at the congregation or organization, unless otherwise noted. We invite you to earn and EXPLORE! Or Chadash 14420 Sherwood, Oak Park, 48237, 248-544-2687 Torah Portion of the Week Discussion and summary of weekly Torah portion. For women and men. Every Tuesday, Sept. - Oct., 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., at various homes. Class in Jewish Law with Rabbi Eliezer Cohen Jewish law and its practical application - various topics chosen by the class. Every Monday, Sept.- Oct., 8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Home of the Miller family, 14121 Winchester, Oak Park Talmud and Gomorra Class Call for more info. Congregation Shaarey Zedek 27375 Bell Rd., Southfield, 48036-2056, 248-357-5544 Genesis: In the Beginning with Rabbi Irwin Groner A modern perspective on the stories of the Torah, dealing with creation, temptation, lust, exile and family strife. Tuesdays, Oct. 27, Nov. 10,17 & 24, Dec.1, 8, &15, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Ecology and Judaism with Betsy Needle Tuesdays, Oct. 27, Nov. 10,17& 24, Dec. 1, 8, &15, 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Mysticism & Kabbala with Rabbi Stephen Weiss Wednesdays, Oct. 28, Nov. 11, 18, 25, Dec. 2, 9, &16, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., at Laker Bldg., 2075 Walnut Lake Rd., W. Bloomfield Parashat Hashavuah with Rabbi Leonardo Bitran Wednesdays, Oct. 28, Nov. 11, 18, & 25, Dec. 2, 9 &16, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., at the Laker Bldg., 2075 Walnut Lake Rd., W. Bloomfield Hebrew Language Classes Call for more info. Shir Tikvah 3900 Northfield Parkway, Troy, 48084, 248-543-4255 Weekly Lunch & Learn Series Jewish Spirituality: Our Sages Speak Bring a bag lunch or buy one on site. Mondays, starting Aug. 10, 12:15 p.m. - 1 :1 5 p.m. Hebrew & Judaica Classes Call for more info. Shomrey Emunah .25451 Southfield Rd., Southfield, 48075, 248-559-1533 Talmud Study and Jewish Law For specific information: call Rabbi Zachariash. Temple Kol Ami 5085 Walnut Lake Rd, W. Bloomfield, 48323, 248-661-0040, fax: 248-661-5901 Witness to the Events with Rabbi Ernst Conrad Temple Beth El A personal memoir of the Holocaust half a century later. 7400 Telegraph Rd. Bloomfield Hills, 48301, 248-851-1100, fax: 248-851-1187 Wednesdays, Sept. 16 - Oct. 14 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., fee: $40/ NM Introduction to Judaism with Rabbinic Staff A seminar for prospective converts, non-Jewish partners of Jews and Jews seeking to better understand and explore the richness of Judaism. Starting Oct., Wednesday evenings Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah with Cantor Steve Dubov A study of Torah, Jewish history, culture, Hebrew, and the specifics of the Bar/Bat Mitzvah service. Starting Oct., Wednesday evenings Hebrew Classes Call for more info. Temple Israel 5725 Walnut Lake Rd., W. Bloomfield, 48323, 248-661-5700 Israel Trip - Ancient Ideal and an Ever Changing Reality with Rabbi Harold S. Loss Explore the history and magic of Israel and understand the forces that have shaped it spiritually and intellectually. Prep course for 1998 trip to Israel. Mondays, Oct.19, 26, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30, 8:00 p.m. - 8:50 p.m. Jewish Humor with Cantor Harold Orbach Through humor the Jewish people reveal themselves. Explore the many facets of Jewish humor and listen to Jewish comedians. Mondays, Oct. 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30, 8:00 p.m. - 8:50 p.m. Pray, Sway and Dray (your kup) with Rabbi Paul M. Yedwab Once you understand the way that prayer moves, it is more likely to move you. Using the new Temple Israel Siddur, become more at home in services and touched by the words and melodies. Mondays, Oct. 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23& 30, 8:00 p.m. - 8:50 p.m. Hebrew Classes Call for more info. The Jewish Significance of the Dead Sea Scrolls with Rabbi Ernst Conrad The Workmen's Circle/Arbeter Ring 26341 Coolidge, Oak Park, 48237, 248-545-0985 A Kumzitz- The Shmooze Café with alternate teachers Discussion series with stimulating dialogue, and a nosh. One Sunday morning/month, 9:45 a.m. - Noon, at private homes, fee: $2/M, $3/NM/ session Young Israel of Oak Park Learn of the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls and their significance for biblical understanding today. 15140 W. 10 Mile Rd., Oak Park, 48237, 248-967-3655, fax: 248-967-4272 Wednesdays, Sept. 16 - Oct. 14, 8:15 p.m.- 9:15 p.m., fee: $40/ NM Shiurim (Lessons) with Rabbis Steven Weil, David Apt and Chaim Schloss Introduction to Judaism with Rabbi Amy Brodsky Learn about the meaning of Torah, life cycle observances, holidays, history, and God-concepts. Thursdays, Oct. 1- Dec. 10, 7:00 p.m.- 7:45 p.m., fee: M (single) $50/ (couple) $75, NM (single) $75/ (couple) $100 Hebrew Classes Call for more info. Temple Shir Shalom 3999 Walnut Lk. Rd., W. Bloomfield 48323, 248-737-8700, fax: 248-737-8862 Introduction to Judaism with Rabbis Dannel Schwartz and Michael L. Moskowitz A beginner's guide to Judaism, including Jewish history, holidays, festivals and life-cycle events. Required for those seeking conversion. 12 weeks starting Wednesday, Sept. 23, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., fee: (single) $100, (couple) $150, plus $55 book fee A Jewish Understanding of Jesus with Rabbi Michael L. Moskowitz Learn how a Jewish philosophy became non-Jewish. Wednesdays, Sept. 7,14, 21 & 28, 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., fee: $45 The Jewish 12- Step Program with Rabbi Dannel Schwartz Making the creed of AA and the principles of a support psychology relevant for the Jew, another way of making life spiritual. A variety of shiurim offered during the week and on Shabbat. Call for more info. Young Israel of Southfield 27705 Lahser Rd., Southfield, 48075, 248-358-0514 Talmud- Daf Yomi with Rabbi Elimelech Goldberg A seven-and-a-half-year cycle of learning one full page of the Talmud daily to complete the entire Babylonian Talmud. (men) New cycle begins Monday, Sept. 29; 6:00 a.m., Mon. - Fri.; 7:00 a.m., Sun.; and an hour before Shabbat Mincha CHUMASH - The Book of Devarim: with Rabbi Elimelech Goldberg Geared to the utilization of the commentators to understand the Torah text line-by-line. Class is in the midst of the final book. Beginners are welcome. (women) Mondays, 10:00 a.m. Parshat Hashavua with Rabbi Elimelech Goldberg Using classical and modern commentators, unravel the beauty of the Torah portion as seen in the discussion of various interesting and timely themes. (men and women) Wednesdays, 8:00 p.m. More Shiurim (Lessons) Call for more info. Wednesdays, Sept. 28, Nov. 4, 1 1 & 18, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., fee: $45 Hebrew Classes Call for more info. Agency for Jewish Education Dr. Lynda Giles, President Bernard Mindell, Chairperson, Adult Education Judah Isaacs, Interim Executive Director Nira Lev, Coordinator, EXPLORE For more information, call the organization or AJE at 248-354-1050. 8/21 1998 Detroit Jewish News 113