Join us for our
SAJE KICKOFF EVENT!

The Second Annual Shiffman Family Lecture

featuring

Rabbi Lawrence Kushner

Noted author, lecturer and spiritual leader

"The Silent Alef What Really Happened at Mt. Sinai?"

Through his lectures, articles and books, Rabbi Kushner helps shape the
present agenda for personal and communal spiritual renewal.
His spiritual teaching will explore "The Mystical Revelation."

Tuesday, February 13, 2001 • 7:30 p.m. • FREE ADMISSION

Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit
D. Dan and Betty Kahn Building
Eugene and Marcia Applebaum Jewish Community Campus

Rabbi Lawrence Kushner, a native of Detroit, is the Rabbi-in-Residence at Hebrew
Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in New York City, where he teaches
Jewish spirituality and mysticism and mentors rabbinic students. He is regarded as
one of the most creative Jewish writers in America, focusing on spiritual renewal with
wisdom and humor.

Prior to his present position, he served for 28 years as the rabbi of Congregation Beth
El in Sudbury, Mass. He originated the concept of synagogue havurot, led his
congregants to publish their own prayerbook and has conducted over 75 kalla
weekends for personal religious growth. He has also been a commentator on NPR's
All Things Considered.

His 10 books, translated into five languages, include: The Way into Jewish Mystical
Tradition, The Book of Miracles, Eyes Remade for Wonder and others.

Books will be available for purchase, and a book signing will follow the program.

Kickoff Bonus:

Free Admission!

Sign up for 2 or more classes
tonight and receive
a free autographed book!

Call for tickets:
(248) 661-7649.

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of SAJE

This program is co-sponsored by:

receive a signed book and
unlimited registration
for each individual
donation of $136!

Jewish Family Service
Jewish Federation's Community Outreach
and Education Department (CORE).

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