ewish Community to Learn Welcoming all adults of the Metropolitan Detroi January & February 2000 Hebrew & Yiddish Hebrew Language Multiple levels at various times during the week. 14 weeks, beginning Monday, Feb. 7, Max M. Fisher Federation Bldg., 6735 Telegraph Rd., Bloomfield Hills. Agency for Jewish Education. Yiddish Language Beginner & Intermediate Yiddish classes. 14 weeks, beginning Tuesday, Feb. 8, Call for locations. Agency for Jewish Education. Beginner Hebrew Reading/ Intermediate Hebrew Reading with Ahuva Newman Beginners learn the alphabet & begin reading prayers; Intermediate students continue to explore Siddur. Beginner; 6:30 p.m. — 7:30 p.m. Intermediate; 7:30 p.m. — 8:30 p.m., Fee: M/$30, NM/$40. Temple Emanu-El. Call for starting date. Adult Hebrew II with Susan Sinai Second level Hebrew for students who have completed Adult Hebrew I. (Students who wish to take this class but have not completed the first class must meet with the instructor prior to registration.) Wednesdays, starting Feb. 2, 7:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m., Fee: $75. Temple Shir Shalom. Text Study Major Figures in the Book of Esther with Rabbi Herbert A. Yoskowitz Three part Lunch & Learn program. Feb. 29, March 7 & 14, Noon. Fee: $10/ session, $30 for series. Adat Shalom Synagogue. Who is Wise ? Insights from Pirkei Avot with Rabbi Rod Glogower Wednesdays, starting Feb. 9, 10:30 a.m. — noon, Max M. Fisher Federation Bldg., 6735 Telegraph Rd., Bloomfield Hills. Fee: $165. Agency for Jewish Education. Inside the Rabbinic Mind with Rabbi Rod Glogower Wednesdays, starting Feb. 9, 7:30 p.m. — 9:00 p.m., Max M. Fisher Federation Bldg., 6735 Telegraph Rd., Bloomfield Hills. Fee: $165 Agency for Jewish Education. Bible Study with Myron Jackler Tuesdays, Jan. 4 & Feb. 1, 7:30 p.m. Congregation Beth Shalom. Weekly Shabbat Torah Study with Shoshana Ben Ozer Every Shabbat morning, 8:45 a.m. — 10:00 a.m. Congregation Beth Shalom. Weekly Sidrah with Cantor Ben-Zion Lanxner Lunch & Learn on Weekly Torah Portion with Rabbinic & Midrashic commentaries. Thursdays, Jan. 6 — Feb. 24, 12:30 p.m., $10 for lunch. Congregation B'nai David. Weekly Pirkei Avot with Cantor Ben-Zion Lanxner Discussion on Mishna Pirkei Avot with Kahati's commentary. Wednesdays, Jan. 5 — Feb. 23, 6:00 p.m. Congregation B'nai David. Swimming in the Sea of Talmud- Lessons for Everyday Living with Rabbi Lee Buckman Purchase of accompanying textbook recommended, not required. Reservations are required and must be made through Eilu v' Eilu. No knowledge of Hebrew or Talmud study experience required. Thursdays, Jan. 13 and Feb. 10, Shiur, 11:00 a.m., Lunch, Noon. Fee: $15/ session (includes lunch). LaDifference Restaurant, 7295 Orchard Lake, West Bloomfield. Eilu v' Eilu. Rosh Hodesh Learning Minyanim for Women New! Prayer and study to welcome each new month on the Jewish calendar. Showcasing the teaching talents of women in our community. Jan. 9 (for Shevat) , Feb. 6 for (Adar I); Morning minyan, 9:00 a.m., Congregation Beth Shalom, Oak Park; Evening minyan, 7:45 p.m., Congregation Shaarey Zedek-B'nai Israel Center, Walnut Lake, West Bloomfield. Eilu v' Eilu. Judges, Kings and Prophets — The Struggle for Power, Authority, and Leadership in the Tanakh with Michael Weiss Sessions are self-contained and can be attended independently, although attendance for the entire series is recommended. 6 Mondays, starting Jan. 10, 8:00 p.m. Fee: $60/ series, $10/session, Cong.B'nai Moshe, 6800 Drake Rd., W.Bloomfield. Eilu v' Eilu. Torah Study for Women Only with Rabbi Steven Well Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. JCC JPM Bldg., Oak Park - Torah Study with Shoshana Ben Ozer Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. JCC JPM Bldg., Oak Park - Introduction to Talmud & Rabbinic Literature with Rabbi Joseph Klein This course will explore the historical development of rabbinic literature from its Pharisaic beginnings, through its expression in Talmud and Midrash, and into the modern responses of both Orthodox and Reform rabbinic scholarship. All material will be studied in English translation. Thursdays, starting Feb. 24, 7:30 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. Fee: M/$40, $45 couple, NM/$50, $55 couple. Temple Emanu-El. Partners-In-Torah Perhaps you didn't have the benefit of a Jewish education as a child. Perhaps you've always wanted to learn Hebrew, understand the weekly Torah portion, or delve into the mysteries of the Talmud. Or maybe you've been wanting to brush up on your general Jewish knowledge. Then Partners-in-Torah is for you. Partners-in-Torah teams you with a carefully chosen personal mentor for stimulating learning, no holds barred, just the commitment of one hour a week. Tuesdays, 8:00 p.m. — 9:00 p.m. Yeshiva Beth Yehudah. History Jewish History Tour with Rabbi Steven Well 12 Mondays, starting Feb. 7, 7:30 p.m. — 9:00 p.m., JCC —Kahn Bldg. W. Bloomfield. Fee: $165. Agency for Jewish Education. Humanistic Judaism Class with Rabbi Sherwin Wine The history of the Jews. Mondays, 7:30 p.m. — 8:30 p.m. Fee: M/free, NM/$100. Birmingham Temple. Evening with The Rabbi with Rabbi Sherwin Wine A special evening for prospective members or anyone interested in Humanistic Judaism. ednesday, Jan. 5, 7:30 p.m. Birmingham Temple. •