D el,01,44 Commu nity fi.v,ZIAVt-01.1 . Barbie, Maureen, Deborah, Harold and Rebecca Unique Custom Designs Wedding Invitations • Bar/Bat Mitzvahs Party Invitations Full Service Accessories Calligraphy & Mailings Ask about our computer calligraphy. Instant invitations and addressing. Invitations 20% off. La Mirage Center 29555 Northwestern Highway Southfield, MI 48034 248-356-2454 features Detroit singer/songwriter Elaine Serling. Dairy lunch. $12. Hadassah House, 5030 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield. RSVP by Jan. 22: (248) 683-5030. Sisterhood of Congregation Beth Ahm — Wednesday, Jan. 31, noon. "Digging For Your Roots" with Jim Grey, Jewish Genealogy Society. Petite luncheon. $5 members, $7.50 guests. Congregation Beth Ahm, West Bloomfield. RSVP by Jan. 22: Elaine Beressh (248) 669-0417, Estelle Smith (248) 429-0947. CHOICES — Wednesday, Feb. 28, 11 a.m. Jewish Federation Women's Campaign presents former 11-term U.S. Rep. Pat Schroeder. Kosher lunch. $30, $218 Federation 2001 pledge required. Adat Shalom Synagogue, Farmington Hills. RSVP by Feb. 2: Heidi Hes (248) 203- 1459. MEN'S GROUPS Gamma Kappa Chi Alumni — Thursdays, in January, 12:30 p.m. Weekly lunch meetings. Sila's Restaurant, Berkley. Hans Weinmann (248) 661-0619. SENIORS Temple Israel Treasures — Wednesday, Jan. 24, noon. Luncheon meeting fea- tures Kathleen Straus, president of the Jewish Community Council of Metropolitan Detroit, discussing the history of the Council and the services it provides to our community. Charge. Temple Israel, West Bloomfield. (248) 661-5700. BENEFITS Swingtime 2001 Saturday, Jan. 20, 7:30 p.m. Annual fundraiser for Fanclub Arts Foundation. Swing danc- ing to three bands, dining from 30 Detroit restaurants, silent auction, art- work display. $50, $60 at door. Fisher Bldg., Detroit. (248) 584-4150. ARNOLD Automotive Group Ltd. M a 7D a ® LINCOLN 'ercu ry ;le Gil Pratt LEASING MANAGER Your West Side Specialist (810) 445-6000 Gratiot Ave. (at 12 Mile Road) Roseville, Michigan 48066 Fax (810) 771-7340 1/19 2001 58 — OAK PARK JCC For information or to RSVIP, call the Jewish Community Center, Jimmy Prentis Morris Building, 15110 W 10 Mile Road, Oak Park, (248) 967-4030. No charge for events unless otherwise noted. • Cafe Europa — Monday, Jan. 22, 12:45 p.m. Entertainment in a European coffeehouse atmosphere for Holocaust survivors, families and friends. Co-sponsored with DMC/Sinai Hospital. • "Fabs" Kaldobsky — Tuesday, Jan. 23, 1 p.m. Discussion of world famous composers and their music. • Musical Cantorial Concert — Thursday, Jan. 25, 1 p.m. Cantor Stephen Dubov accompanied by Marty Mandelbaum. • "Meeting of the Minds" — Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Become more informed about local, national and international events with Dave Weiner. 'Torah Classes — Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Taught by Shoshana Ben-Ozer. HILLEL ON CAMPUS Western Michigan University — For more information: Gillian (616) 657- 8782. • Havdalah and Glow Bowl — Saturday, Jan. 20, 8 p.m. • Student/Faculty Shabbat Dinner --- Friday, Jan. 26, 6:30 p.m. University of Michigan — For more information: (734) 769-0500. • "Does Israel Have a Post-Zionist Future?" Monday, Jan. 22, 7 p.m. Informal conversation with Prof. Endelman, coffee, tea and dessert. • "Let's Talk About It" — Monday, Jan. 22, 7 p.m. Sponsored by Graduates and Professionals (GAP). Food, talk and discussion of current interests. Call for location. • Israeli Dancing — Monday, Jan. 22, 7:30-10 p.m. Beginner to advance wel- come to dance with Tom Starks. $3. • Reform Chavurah — Tuesday, Jan 23, 6-7:15 p.m. Torah study and pizza with Rabbi Rich Kirschen. • Conservative Minyan — Tuesday, Jan. 23, 7 a.m. Learn the Kabbalat Shabbat service. • GAP Shabbat Service and Potluck Dinner — Friday, Jan. 26, 5:30 p.m. Bring a vegetarian dish to share. • "Party of Eight" Dinner — Saturday, Jan 27, 6:45 p.m. GAP and University of Windsor Graduate Jewish Students' Association. Meet new people in a relaxed atmosphere, try a new restau- rant and have fun. Carpool from Hillel. RSVP by Jan. 24. • Havdalah Service and Movie — Saturday, Jan. 27. 8 p.m. Ice cream sundaes served. Reform chavurah. CLUBS/AFFILIATES Jewish Genealogical Society of Michigan — Sunday, Jan. 21, 1 p.m. James Grey will discuss "How To Plan A Family Reunion." Prentis Memorial Library, Temple Beth El, Bloomfield Twp. No charge members, $5 guests. (248) 738-0491. Brandeis University National Women's Committee, Detroit Chapter — Wednesday, Jan. 24, 1 p.m. Holocaust Memorial Center tour. Meet behind the Jewish Community Center, West Bloomfield. No charge. Sonya Goldberg (248) 851-6495. Kadima, Resource Committee — Thursday, Jan. 25, 11:30 a.m."Talk and Tour" of the Michigan Design Center. Lunch. $18. RSVP: (248) 559- 8235. Federation Forum — Thursday, Jan. 25, noon. Luncheon program features Arthur M. Horwitz, president of Jewish Renaissance Media and publisher of the Jewish News. $25. Townsend Hotel, Birmingham. RSVP by Jan. 19: Kara Weiner (248) 203-1499. Friends of the West Bloomfield Library — Friday, Jan.26, 7-9 p.m. (Friends' only preview); Saturday, Jan 28, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 28, noon-5 p.m. Used book sale. West Bloomfield Main Library, 4600 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield. SUPPORT Space for Changing Families/NCJW, 26400 Laliser Road, Suite 100, Southfield. Pre-registration required, Judy Kotzen (248) 355-9936. Children's Bereavement Group — Mondays, beginning Jan. 22, eight weeks, 5:30-7 p.m. For children ages 5 to 16. Includes adult support group for surviving parent or caregiver. No charge. Recovery Inc. — Mondays, 1 p.m. Weekly meetings teach a self-help method of mental health for those suf- fering from depression, tension, anger, low self-esteem and other feelings that interfere with daily living. No charge. Congregation Beth Shalom, Oak Park. (313) 561-2521. Addiction Support — Tuesdays, 7-8 p.m. Jewish Family Service hosts JAGS (Jewish Alcoholics, Chemically Dependent Persons & Significant Others). JFS West Bloomfield Center for Families. Gloria Allum (248) 559- 1500. EDUCATION Congregation Beth Ahm — Sundays, beginning January 21, 4 weeks, 9:30 a.m-10.30 a.m. "A Look at the Siddur and the Services" with Rabbi Popky. 8:15 a.m. minyan, 9 a.m. breakfast. Agency for Jewish Education— Monday, Jan. 22, 8 p.m.-9:30 p.m. "When Ancient Tradition Meets the 21st Century: Jewish Burial Customs of Modern Times" with David Techner, funeral director, Ira Kaufman Chapel. Weight Watchers International, 28555 Orchard Lake Rd., Farmington Hills. Shelly Metzger (248) 645-7860. "Digging Up the Torah: The Impact of Biblical Archaeology on Modern Judaism" — Tuesday, Jan. 23, 7:30 p.m. Dr. Arthur Zannoni will discuss "Archaeology and Scripture: How Archaeology Enhances Our Understanding of Scripture." Perspective and introduction by Rabbi Norman Roman. Co-sponsored by the JCC, Temple Kol Ami, Ecumenical Institute fur Jewish-Christian Studies. No charge. JCC, West Bloomfield. Congregation Beth Shalom, Oak Park. For information or to RSVP: (248) 547- 7970. • Bible Study Class — 1st Tuesday of each month beginning Tuesday, Feb. 6, 7:30 p.m. Led by Myron Jackler. No charge. • Siddur 101 — 2nd Tuesday of each month beginning Feb. 13, 7:30-9 p.m.