A Sampling of Adult Jewish Learning Oppo Eilu v' Eilu Adat Shalom Synagogu e Meaningful learning for adults, sponsored by the Conservative Movement of Metro Detroit. 248-737-1931, fax: 248-737-1526 e-mail eilulearn @aol.com and on the World Web at http://www.chahm.org/eilu.htm 29901 Middlebelt, Farmington Hills, 248-851-5100 fax: 248-851-3190 The Jews of Sepharad with Rabbi Daniel Nevins An exploration of the glorious and tragic history of the Jews in Spain: poetry, art, statesmanship & scholarship; the Inquisition and the exile of Spanish Jewry. Getting to the Root of Ruth with Susan Krakoff Rosh Hodesh study in honor of the new month of Sivan and the festival of Shavuot. Wednesdays, May 5 & 12, 8:00 p.m. Agency for Jewish Education Midrasha Sunday, May 16, 7:00 p.m., Borders Books & Music, Orchard Lake Rd., Farmington Hills. 21550 W. 12 Mile Rd., Southfield Latte & Learning with Rabbi Aaron Bergman Jewish poetry from the Bible to today. Each session is self- contained and can be attended independently. 248-354-1050, fax: 248-354-1068 Mifgash Monthly Program for Hebrew Speakers with Josef Tzeel The Crisis of Leadership in Israel Sunday, May 2, 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Call to RSVP. Mondays, May 3, 10, and 17, 10:00 a.m., Borders Books & Music, Farmington Hills. Fee: M/$5, NM/$7. Mifgash Monthly Program for Hebrew Speakers with Molly Resnick Women of Valor - Jewish Women in the Public Arena Sunday, May 16, 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Call to RSVP. Hebrew classes for all levels Call for more info. Congregation Beth Shalom 14601 W. Lincoln, Oak Park 248-547-7970, fax: 248-547-0421 Weekly Shabbat Torah Study with Shoshana Ben - Ozer Discussion of the weekly Torah portion. Every Shabbat, 8:45 a.m. -10:00 a.m. Congregation BINai Moshe 6800 Drake Road, W. Bloomfield, 248-855-5007 Thursdays, May 6, 13 & 27 8:00 p.m., Laker Complex, West Bloomfield Tikkun Leil Shavuot From the same creative geniuses who brought us Kabbalat Shabbat, Lecha Dodi, and the Tu B'Shevat Seder (the mystics and spiritual masters of 16th Century Safed), Torah study on the first night of Shavuot. Beginning at sundown on Thursday, May 20. Call for more info. Tikkun Leil Shavuot Torah study on the first night of Shavuot, plus food and fun, with clergy and members. Thursday, May 20, 6:00 p.m. Service, followed by meal and study sessions. Call for more info. Cohn-Haddow Center for Judaic Studies Wayne State Univ., 44 Manoogian Detroit, 313-577-2679 fax: 313-577-3266 Stern College for Women with Robert Moses Shapiro On the Eve of Destruction: Jews of Interwar Poland Sunday, May 16, 2:00 p.m., )CC, Oak Park ••f; „:„...'4 • •• . • • ',$, Belt Midrash (House of Study) with Rabbis Stephen Weiss, Joseph Krakoff & Leonardo Bitran Students pair up to read aloud and discuss classical Jewish texts. Each session is self-contained and can be attended independently. "Reclaiming Ruth" with Rabbi Bitran, "Jerusalem of Gold" with Rabbi Krakoff & "You Are What You Eat" with Rabbi Weiss. Huntington Woods Minyan 14130 Balfour, Oak Park 248-542-4809, fax: 248-542-2767 nities in Metro Detroit Or Chadash 14420 Sherwood, Oak Park 248-544-2687 Jewish Law with Rabbi Eliezer Cohen Jewish law and its practical application. Call for more info. Congregation Shaarey Zedek 27375 Bell Rd., Southfield 248-357-5544, fax: 248-357-0227 Comparative World Religions with Rabbi Joseph Krakoff Exploration of Christianity, Buddhism and Confusianism. Thursdays, May 6, 13 and 27, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Fee: M/$25, NM/$30. Kabbalah with Rabbi Stephen Weiss Examination of key ideas in the Jewish mystical tradition. Thursdays, May 6, 13 and 27, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Fee: M/$25, NM/$30. Tikkun Leil Shavuot with Rabbis Groner, Weiss & Krakoff Join the Kabbalist tradition of staying awake all night on the first evening of Shavuot. Thursday, May 20, 8:15 p.m. - Friday, May 21, 7:30 a.m. Tikkun Leil Shavuot with Rabbi Bitran Join us for an evening of study in preparation for Shavuot. Thursday, May 20, 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m., B'nai Israel, West Bloomfield. Shir Tikvah 3900 Northfield Parkway, Troy 248-649-4418 Weekly Lunch & Learn- Spirituality: Our Sages Speak Weekly study of Pirke Avot. Lunch at small cost or bring your own. Call for more info. Shomrey Emunah 25451 Southfield Rd., Southfield 248-559-1533 Talmud Study and Jewish Law For more info, call Rabbi Zachariash. Temple Kol Ami 5085 Walnut Lake Rd., W. Bloomfield 248-661-0040, fax: 248-661-5901 Surfing the Sea of the Talmud with Rabbi Herschel Finman Students will study the development of the Talmud and examine aggadic stories and Tractate Ketubot. Thursdays, May 6 & 13, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Fee: M/$35, NM/$45. Kabbalah with Rabbi Herschel Finman Students will study Jewish mystical stories of Creation, the soul, and our connection to God. Thursdays, May 6 & 13, 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Fee: M/$35, NM/$45. Temple Shir Shalom 3999 Walnut Lk. Rd., W. Bloomfield 248-737-8700, fax: 248-737-8862 Hands-On Judaism with Judi Simon The experiential component of the Introduction to Judaism. Learn how to bring traditions into your home, as well as time honored Jewish recipes. Wednesdays, Feb. 3 - May 12 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Fee: $45. Young Israel of Oak Park 15140 W. 10 Mile Rd., Oak Park 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 248-358-0514 Weekly Torah Insights with Rabbi Elimelech Goldberg A philosophical journey through the weekly Torah readings. Wednesdays, 8:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Jewish Philosophy with Rabb: Y. Rabin The soul of a Jew, the soul of Torah, the Essence of G-d. Tuesdays, 8:30 p.m. ••," •• : ...:.::-.' i: *•.. ✓ r.:1,7' ..5 .....4:.•:, ...• :••• 4/30 1999 Detroit Jewish News 131