Adat Shalom Synagogue 29901 Middlebelt Rd., Farmington Hills, 48334, 248-851-5100, fax: 248-851-3190 "Spiritual Odysseys of Conservative Jewish Masters" with Rabbis Efry Spectre, Daniel Nevins and Herbert Yoskowits Our Rabbis will explore the thought and impact of Franz Rosenweig, Mordecai Kaplan and Abraham Joshua Heschel. Tuesdays, Dec. 8 & 15, 7:30 p.m. free of charge. "God in the Bible" with Rabbi Herbert Yoskowitz Lunch & Learn, learning about God through important biblical passages Dec. 10, 17, Jan. 7 and 14, noon - 1:15 p.m., fee: $10.00 per session, or $40.00 for all sessions. Agency for Jewish Education - Midrasha 21550 W. 12 Mile Rd., Southfield, 48076, 248-354-1050 fax: 248-354-1068 Educational Exchange - Monthly Lectures Barnes and Noble, call for more info. Mifgash A Monthly program for Hebrew Speakers: The Bond between Humans and Animals (in Hebrew) with Dr. A vi Zechori Sunday, Dec. 6, 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., free of charge, reservations required. Hebrew Classes for all Levels Call for more info. Beth Shalom 14601 W. Lincoln, Oak Park, 48237, 248-547-7970, fax: 248-547-0421 Shabbat Morning Study Group with Shoshana Ben-Ozer Study of the weekly Torah portion Every Shabbat, 8:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m., free of charge. Eilu v' Eilu Meaningful learning for adults seeking to connect with Jewish history, holidays, culture, and Torah, sponsored by Adat Shalom, Beth Abraham Hillel Moses, Beth Shalom, B'nai Moshe, Hillel Day School, Shaarey Zedek, and Women's League for Conservative Judaism-Michigan Branch. 248-737-1931, fax: 248-737- 1931, E-mail, eiltilearn@aol.com "What's New in Jewish Prayer?" with Joe Lewis Creator of "The Family Haggadah" and "Friday Night Alive! A Service of the Heart" Wednesday, Dec. 9, 8:00 p.m., free of charge, Borders Books- Music-Café, 34300 Woodward Avenue, Birmingham "The Mitzvah of Redeeming Captives" with Rabbi Marla Feldman Rosh Hodesh Tevet Sunday, Dec. 20, 7:00 p.m., free of charge, Borders Books & Music, 30995 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills "Six Great Ideas that Saved Judaism" with Rabbi Aaron Bergman Latte & Learning. Every Monday 10:00 a.m. through Dec. 21, fee: $5/M, $7/NM per session, Borders Book & Music, 30995 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills. Huntington Woods Minyan 14130 Balfour, Oak Park, 248-542-4809, fax: 248-542-2767 Jewish Philosophy with Rabbi Y. Rabin The soul of a Jew, the soul of Torah, the essence of God Every Tuesday, 8:30 p.m. Jewish Community Center D. Dan & betty Kahn Bldg. 6600 W. Maple Rd., W. Bloomfield, 48322, 248-661-7649, fax: 248-661-7711 Hot Topic Series "Is School Choice Good or Bad for the Jewish Community?" Thursday, December 3, 7:30 p.m., free of charge "How to Analyze Your Dreams" with Rabbi Steven Well Jewish secrets to self improvement. Tuesday, Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m., free of charge. Jewish Community Center JPM Bldg., 15110 W. Ten Mile Rd., Oak Park, 48237, 248-967-4030, fax: 248-967-0060 Bible Class for Seniors with Shoshana Ben-Ozer A weekly Torah study group. Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Or Chadash 14420 Sherwood, Oak Park, 48237, 248-544-2687 Class in Jewish Law with Rabbi Eliezer Cohen Jewish law and its practical application. 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, Dec. 1, 8, & 15, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Belt Miclrash: Taking the Place of Honor, with Rabbi Joseph Krakoff The word "kavod" is used repeatedly in our liturgy and sacred texts. Learn to understand the extent to which honor and respect must be observed in Jewish tradition. Wednesday, Dec. 2, 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Laker Complex, W. Bloomfield, free of charge. Belt Midrash: Four Deaths in the Midrash with Rabbi Stephen Weiss Through an examination of the deaths of four different Sages we will explore mortality and the search for meaning. Wednesday, Dec. 9, 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Laker Complex, W. Bloomfield, free of charge. 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, 12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. Shomrey Emunah 25451 Southfield Rd., Southfield, 48075, 248-559-1533 Talmud Study and Jewish Law For specific information: call Rabbi Zachariash. Temple Beth El 7400 Telegraph Rd., Bloomfield Hills, 48301, 248-851-1100, fax: 248-851-1187 Introduction to Judaism with Rabbinic Staff A seminar for prospective converts, non-Jewish partners of Jews seeking to better understand and explore the richness of Judaism. Wednesday evenings Young Israel of Oak Park 15140 W. 10 Mile Rd., Oak Park, 48237, 248-967-3655, fax: 248-967-4272 Shiurim (Lessons) with Rabbis Steven Weil, David Apt and Chaim Schloss 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 Weekly Torah Insight, with Rabbi Elimelech Goldberg A philosophical journey through the weekly Torah readings. Every Wednesday evening, 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Belt Midrash: The Festival of Lights, with Rabbi Leonardo Bitran In many cultures miracles signify strange, mysterious or unnatural events, but in our tradition to witness a miraculous event is to observe an ordinary occurrence and find in it extraordinary meaning. Learn about Hanukkah's celebrated ideal of religious freedom. Wednesday, Dec. 16, 8:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m., Laker Complex, W. Bloomfield, free of charge. 11127 1998 Detroit Jewish News 93