Kabbalah II with Rabbi Herschel Finman Examine the Creation stories and Maimonides' Principles of Faith, and experience Chanukah from the mystical perspective. Thursdays, starting Oct.7, 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Fee: M/$45, NM/$60, Temple Kol Ami. The Tree of Life and the Way of Splendor: , A Beginner's Guide to Kabbalah with Ruth Bergman Sponsored by Eilu v' Eilu. 6 Mondays, starting Oct. 11, 8:00 p.m., Fee: $30, Location TBA. Culture Prophecy, the Millenium, and Jewish-Christian Relations with David Blewett Join members of our Beth El community for our monthly lunchtime lectures and discussions. First Thursday of every month, 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Fee: M/$12, NM/$15 (includes catered light lunch). Pre-registration required. Temple Beth El. Prophecy, The Millennium & Jewish-Christian Relations with David Blewett Learn what is important about the year 2000 for some Christians. Thursdays, Dec. 2 - 16, 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Pre-registration required. Temple Kol Ami. General Judaica Hands-on Judaism with Temple Staff The experiential component of the Introduction to Judaism class, the how-to of being Jewish. Wednesdays, 8:00 p.m., fee: $45/per person, $75/couple, Temple Shir Shalom. Introduction to Judaism with Rabbi David Castiglione For prospective converts, non-Jewish partners of Jews, and Jews seeking a better understanding of Judaism. An excellent opportunity to explore the richness of Judaism in a comfortable atmosphere. Couples are encouraged to take this seminar together and will be charged only one fee. 10 Wednesdays, starting Oct. 6, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Fee: M/$75, NM/$95, Temple Beth El. Introduction to Judaism with Rabbis Dannel Schwartz & Michael Moskowitz A beginner's guide to Judaism - required for those seeking conversion, great general knowledge for everyone else. Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Fee: $100/person plus $50 book, $150/couple plus $50 book Temple Shir Shalom. Memory, Autobiography, and American Jewish Life with Professor Steven Weiland See History for complete description. Holidays Understanding the Jewish Calendar: Liberation, Latte & Latkes with Rabbi David Nelson and Cantor Samuel Greenbaum The ideas, songs & special delicacies of Chanukah, which begins December 4. Second in a series of 5 sessions. Tuesday, Nov. 30, 7:30 p.m. Fee: $5, Congregation Beth Shalom. The Book of Maccabees with Rabbi Aaron Bergman Latte and Learning. Sponsored by Eilu v' Eilu 3 Mondays, beginning November 15, 10:00 a.m. Fee: $5 per session, $12 for the series, Borders Books and Music, Orchard Lake Rd., Farmington Hills. Current Events with Rabbi Avraham Cohen In depth study of the current Jewish holiday or weekly portion. Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. Sephardic Community of Greater Detroit, 5570 Drake Rd. W. Bloomfield. Yeshiva Beth Yehudah. Tearing Off the Coat of Many Colors: The Real Story of Joseph and the Men and Women Who Loved and Hated Him with Rabbi Aaron Bergman Latte & Learning. Sponsored by Eilu v' Eilu. Mondays, 10:00 a.m. Fee: $5 per session /$24 for series, Borders Books & Music, Orchard Lake Rd., Farmington Hills. Miscellaneous Learn Trope with Cantor Rose Learn the basics of cantillation so you can chant Torah ! Beautiful voice not required. Hebrew reading required. Sundays, 9:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Fee: M/$20, NM/$30, Temple Emanu-El. Monday Forum with Rabbi Sherwin Wine Rabbi Wine, or guest speaker, lectures and leads discussions on current events, book reviews, political issues etc. Mondays, 8:30 p.m. Fee: M/$4, NM/$6, Birmingham Temple. Adult Study - Fall Classes Semester begins Tuesday, Nov. 2 Congregation Beth Shalom. Call for more info. Lunch & Learn: Born in the USA with Rabbi Deborah Cohen The November installment of our 5760 lunchtime lecture and discussion series. Thursday, Nov. 4, 1 1 :45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Fee: M/$12, NM/$15, includes program & catered light lunch. Pre-registration required. Temple Beth El. Call the following for more information on Nov. & Dec. offerings: Adat Shalom Synagogue 29901 Middlebelt Rd., Farmington Hills, 248-851-5100, fax: 248-851-3190 Agency for Jewish Education - Midrasha 21550 W. 12 Mile Rd., Southfield 248-354-1050, fax: 248-354-1068 e-mail: info@ajedetroit.org Aish HaTorah 32751 Franklin Rd., Franklin, 248-737-0400 Birmingham Temple 28611 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, 248-477-1410, fax: 248-477-9014 Cohn-Haddow Center for Judaic Studies Wayne State University, 44 Manoogian Detroit, 313-577-2679, fax: 313-577-3266 Congregation Beth Abraham Hillel Moses 5075 W. Maple Rd. W. Bloomfield, 248-851-6880 fax: 248-851-6488 Congregation Beth Shalom 14601 W. Lincoln, Oak Park, 248 547 7970, fax: 248 547 0421 Congregation B'nai Moshe - - - - 6800 Drake Road, W. Bloomfield 248-788-0600, fax: 248-788-0604 Congregation Shaarey Zedek 27375 Bell Rd., Southfield, 248-357-5544 4200 Walnut Lake Rd., W. Bloomfield, 248-681-8247 Eilu v'Eilu Meaningful learning 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 www.cbahm.org/eilu.htm Temple Beth El 7400 Telegraph Rd., Bloomfield Hills, 248-865-0612, fax: 248-851-1187 Temple Emanu-El 14450 W. 10 Mile Rd., Oak Park 248-967-4020, fax: 248-967-4284 Temple Israel 5725 Walnut Lake Rd., W. Bloomfield, 248-661-5700, fax: 248-661-1302 Temple Kol Ami 5085 Walnut Lake Rd., W. Bloomfield, 248 661 0040, fax: 248 661 5901 Temple Shir Shalom 3999 Walnut Lk. Rd., W. Bloomfield 248 737 8700, fax: 248 737 8862 The Workmen's Circle/Arbeter Ring - - - - - - - - 2634 Coolidge, Oak Park, 248-545-0985 Yeshiva Beth Yehudah 15751 W. Lincoln Dr., Southfield, 248-557-6750, fax: 248-557-6838 We invite you to learn and EXPLORE! 10/29 1999 Detroit Jewish News 105