TUESDAYS, 8:35 p.m. WEDNESDAYS, 7:30 p.m. . • . . . . D. Dan & Betty Kahn Building The Pathway to Jewish Mysticism (T16) Learn how mysticism can lead you on a journey into the self and the world around us. What is the purpose of man? What is the purpose of Creation? How does G-d interact with our physical creation? The Book of Music and Miracles (W23) Rabbi Elimelech Silberberg, Bais Chabad-West Bloomfield The siddur (prayerbook) is a book of music and miracles. Join this rabbi/cantor team as they first unwrap the structure, philosophy and concept of miracles in the prayerbook and then make the rich musical tradition of the siddur come alive for the spiritual seeker. A Melton Sampler (T17) Rabbi David Nelson and Cantor Samuel Greenbaum, Congregation Beth Shalom The Florence Melton Adult Mini-School is an international program designed to give adult learners a comprehensive two- year course in the fundamentals of Jewish learning. This preview curriculum will consist of four courses: Rhythms of Jewish Living (daily rituals, the Jewish calendar and the Jewish life cycle), Purposes of Jewish Living (major concepts and categories of Jewish thought), Dilemmas of Jewish Living (history from the end of the Biblical era to the present), and Ethics of Jewish Living (exploring contemporary and ancient ethical problems). Michael Weiss, Florence Melton Adult Mini-School and Jewish Academy of Metropolitan Detroit Like Mothers, Like Fathers... Matriarchs, Patriarchs and Us (T18) Every year we learn about them anew in synagogue: the Imahot and Avot (Matriarchs and Patriarchs) of the Jewish People. But what do we really know about them? Abraham and Sarah, Isaac and Rebecca, Jacob, Rachel and Leah — the Mothers and Fathers of the Torah were real people who faced complex moral quandaries and persevered. Learn their lessons with us. Rabbi Yigal Tsaidi, Yeshivat Akiva An Uncommon Courage — Rescuers of Jews During the Holocaust (W24) Ms. Parr, the daughter of a righteous gentile, will share with learners the history and motivation of the great men and women who risked their lives to save the lives of Jews and non Jews from the horrors of the Holocaust. Margot Parr, Jewish Home and Aging Services Meditation and Kabbalah (W25) An exploration of spirituality and prayer through the lens of Jewish mysticism. Through kabbalistic texts and meditation we will examine the creation of the world, G-d's relationship to humanity and the role of prayer. Rabbi Stephen Weiss, Congregation Shaarey Zedek Melodies of the Past and Present (W26) This beautiful and diverse series will offer four evenings to cherish. The course will include a night of Jewish folk music, music for Purim, a sing-along in Hebrew, Yiddish and English, and a cantorial mini-concert. Week 1 — Cantor Earl Berris and Cantor Howard Glantz Week 2 — Cantor Lori Corrsin and Cantor Stephen Dubov WEDNESDAYS, 12 Noon-1 p.m. Lunch and Learn (0ficsite) Equal Measures: Business Ethics and Judaism (S92) In today's business world, in today's "New Economy," fortunes have been made and lost overnight and the playing field is ever changing. Given these new realities, how should business owners and managers consider corporate structures, issues of loyalty, competition or marketing? Join us as we explore the dilemmas facing today's business community and Judaism's response to these issues. Lunch available for purchase. Rabbi Jay Allen Strear, Adat Shalom Synagogue Law Offices of Sommers, Schwartz, Silver and Schwartz 2000 Town Center, Suite 900, Southfield WEDNESDAYS, 7:30 p.m. Jimmy Prentis Morris Building Cooking With Taam! (Good Taste!) (W21) Join Annabel and Meyer each week as kosher cooking goes gourmet, using exotic ingredients and simple, easy-to-follow recipes. Surprise guest speakers and chefs will show you tricks of the trade. At the last session, gear up for the holidays with nouvelle Passover treats; you don't want to "pass over" this class. Bring your appetite for great cooking and entertaining tips. Week 3 — Cantor Ralph Goren and Cantor Sid Resnick, with Cantor Shalom Kalib on piano Week 4 — Cantors Earl Barth, Howard Glantz, Sam Greenbaum, David Gutman, David Montefiore, with Cantor Shalom Kalib on piano WEDNESDAYS, 8:35 p.m. Jimmy Prentis Morris Building From G-d's Mouth to Our Ears: Oral Law in Judaism (W31) This course will survey the nature and historical development of the Torah SheBe'al Peh — The Oral Tradition — with an emphasis on the personalities and the literature that has formed Jewish traditions through the ages. Rabbi Eliezer Cohen, Yeshivat Akiva and Congregation Or Chadash Comfortably Jewish: A Response to the Jewish Identity Crisis (W32) Do you think about what it means to be Jewish in a non-Jewish world? Join us as we explore the four great issues of Jewish identity. Rabbi Avraham Jacobovitz, Mac-bon L'Torah To Everything There Is a Season: Book of Esther, Haggadah and Pirke Avot (the Ethics of the Fathers) (W33) Annabel Cohen, food writer and TV personality, and Meyer Cohen, Meyer S. Cohen Catering The Book of Esther brought to life with historic perspective; a two-part study of the Passover Haggadah; a study of select sections of the fifth chapter of Pirke Avot. Jewish-Muslim Relationships: An Historical Survey (W22) Rabbi Avie Shapiro, Jewish Home and Aging Services Recent events in the Near East have exacerbated relations between Jews and Muslims, Arabs and Israelis globally. What did Islam borrow from Judaism and how did Muslims and Jews get along in the course of the 1,400 years since Mohammed proclaimed his revelation in Arabia? How to Get More Out of Life (W34) Attend this workshop and use insights and techniques of modern interpersonal therapy to help you get more of what you want. Rabbi Richard Weiss, Couples and Family Therapist Rabbi Emeritus Ernst J. Conrad, Temple Kol Ami Offsite, online and new classes: see back cover • No classes March 8