The Sigmund and Sophie Rohlik Lecture with Jacob Lassner, Northwestern University Can Muslims be Anti-Semites ? The Historical background of Muslim- Jewish Relations Sunday, Jan. 23, 7:30 p.m. Temple Kol Ami, 5085 Walnut Lake Rd., West Bloomfield. Cohn-Haddow Center. The Historic Background of the Islamic State with Jacob Lassner Monday, Jan. 24, Noon, 408 Manoogian, Wayne State University. Cohn-Haddow Center. Philosophy Jewish Mysticism with Rabbi Herschel Finman Study and explore Kabbalah. Sundays, Jan. 2 Feb. 27, 9:30 a.m. Congregation B'nai David. - Introduction to Talmud & Rabbinic Literature with Rabbi Joseph Klein See Text study. Finding God with Rabbi Norman T. Roman Discuss some of the Jewish responses to the idea of God. Sundays, Jan. 16, 23 & 30, 10:45 a.m. - noon, Ealy Elementary School, purchase of book required, available through Temple Sisterhood gift shop. Temple Kol Ami. General Judaica Study with Rabbi Ernst Conrad Fridays, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. JCC JPM Bldg., Oak Park - Yiddish in America: 1900-2000 and Beyond with Professor Anita Norich Temple Israel/University of Michigan, first dinner/lecture series. Wednesday, March 29, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Fee: $25 includes dinner. Temple Israel. Call for more info, 248-661-5725. Introduction to Judaism with Rabbi Amy B. Bigman Course in basic Judaism: holidays, God concepts, rituals, prayerbook. 10 Tuesdays, starting Feb. 1, 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Fee: M/$50, $75/ couple, NM/$75, $100/ couple. Temple Kol Ami. Introduction to Judaism with Rabbi Dannel Schwartz & Rabbi Michael Moskowitz A beginner's guide to Judaism required for those seeking conversion; great general knowledge for everyone else. A basic overview of Jewish history, holidays, festivals, life cycle events, the concept of peoplehood and an understanding of the differences within Judaism. Wednesdays, Feb. 2 - May 10, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Fee: $100, $150/couple, book fee: $55. Temple Shir Shalom Hands on Judaism with Susan Sinai The experiential component of the Introduction to Judaism class, the how-to of being Jewish! You will learn how to bring traditions into your homes, including time-honored Jewish recipes. Wednesdays, starting Feb. 2, 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Fee: $45, $75/ couple. Temple Shir Shalom. Jewish Literacy with Rabbi Michael Moskowitz A practical guide through our laws, prayers and history. Learn the essentials of what you need to know, the books, the sources and what's in them. Wednesdays, Feb. 2,9,23 & March 1, 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Fee: $45 . Temple Shir Shalom Kumzitz-the Smooze Café Are Jewish values changing ? Sunday, Jan.16. The Workmen's Circle/Arbeter Ring. Kumzitz-the Smooze Café What makes Jewish music Jewish ? Sunday, Feb. 6. The Workmen's Circle/ Arbeter Ring. Holidays Tu B'Shevat Seder with Shaarey Zedek Clergy Celebrate the New Year of the Trees through this interactive seder. Saturday, Jan. 15, 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Congregation Shaarey Zedek. Life Cycling/AI Galgalim with Hadassah trained facilitators An education program to teach adults about Shabbat and the holidays. Offered in two-hour sessions, Life Cycling will explain traditions and customs, and encourage discussion and practice of prayers, songs, and rituals. The program is open to men and women of all ages. Materials, including a resource guide, will accompany the program. 10 Tuesdays, starting Jan. 11, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Fee: M/$25, NM/$50. Greater Detroit Hadassah. Miscellaneous Lunch & Learn with Shaarey Zedek Clergy Join us at our monthly Shabbat afternoon text study session. Shabbat, Feb. 19, 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Congregation Shaarey Zedek. Poetry of Modern Jewish Women with Rabbi Aaron Bergman Each session is self-contained and can be attended independently, although attendance for the entire series is recommended. 8 Mondays, beginning Jan. 3, 10:00 a.m. Fee: $40/series, $5/ session. Borders Books & Music, Orchard Lake, Farmington Hills. Eilu v' Eilu. Nokh Shabbes Potluck Dinner Saturdays, Jan. 8 & Feb. 5. The Workmen's Circle/Arbeter Ring Call the following for more information on Jan. & Feb. offerings: Adat Shalom Synagogue 29901 Middlebelt Rd., Farmington Hills, 248-851-5100, fax: 248-851-3190 Agency for Jewish Education 21550 W. 12 Mile Rd., Southfield, 248 354 1050, fax: 248 354 1068 - - - - 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 David 5642 W. Maple Rd., W. Bloomfield, 248-855-5007, fax:248-855-1488 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 Greater Detroit Hadassah 5030 Orchard Lake Rd., W. Bloomfield, 248 788 4009, fax: 248 788 2396 - - - - 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 Yeshiva Beth Yehudah - - 15751 W. Lincoln Dr., Southfield, 248-557-6838 We invite you to learn and EXPLORE! 12/31 1999 67