WEDNESDAYS, 8-10 p.m. (Of The World Is a Narrow Bridge: Excursions in Jewish Spirituality (S93) Set in the cozy confines of the Birmingham Yoga Center, this course will explore some new-old Jewish pathways to the soul. Sitting on our "prayer mats," we'll employ three tools— meditation, guided imagery and niggunim (wordless chants)—to shed new light on the Jewish spiritual search. We will end up where Judaism begins, learning anew the centrality of mitzvah and exploring what it means to be an eyed HaShem (servant of God.) Please note course time. Rabbi Arnie Sleutelberk Congregation Shir Tikvah, and Rabbi Hal Greenwald, Jewish Community Center Birmingham Yoga Center 555 S. Old Woodward Avenue, Birmingham THURSDAYS, 12 NOON-1 P.M. Lunch and Learn Hebrew Poetry of Yehuda Amichai (S94) Yehuda Amichai is regarded by many as Israel's most significant poet. In this course a selection of Amichai's poetry (in English translation) will be presented for class discussion. Lunch available for purchase or bring a parve lunch. Rabbi Joseph Klein, Temple Emanu-El Jimmy Prentis Morris Building 15110 W. 10 Mile Road, Oak Park THURSDAYS, 7:30 p.m. D. Dan Betty Kahn Building Laughing Through Our Tears: A History of Jewish Humor (TH41) Humor has helped the Jewish people through some difficult times. This course will look at Jewish humor from the Bible (it's funnier than you think) to Adam Sandler. Rabbi Aaron Bergman, Jewish Academy of Metropolitan Detroit Reincarnation and the Soul (TH42) Did you ever ask, "Who am I really?" "Why am I here?" Do you believe or experience "deja vu?" Learn about your soul and its unique journey through time. Learn why you may feel or hear different voices and doubts within yourself. Learn the purpose of living! Rabbi Chaim Bergstein, Bais Chabad — Farmington Hills Where Do I Turn? A Guide to Community Resources for the Older Adult (TH43) Week 1 — Community Supports for Staying at Home Linda Blumberg, Commission on Jewish Eldercare Services, and Phyllis Schwartz, Jewish Family Service THURSDAYS, 7:30 p.m. D. Dan & Betty Kahn Building A Brave New World: Jewish Law and Tradition Confronts Biomedical Technology (TH45) Modern biomedical issues, including the right to die, assisted suicide; cloning, artificial insemination and surrogacy will be explored, considering the unique perspective of religious law as it interfaces with emerging American law on these 20th Century challenges. Rabbi Marla Feldman, Jewish Community Council How to Shape Your Sexual Ethic: Four Approaches (TH46) Two rabbis at different stages in their lives reflect on sexual ethics in times past and in the present. Four interesting and provocative authors and thinkers will be studied, examined, compared and contrasted Rabbi Joseph Krakojf Congregation Shaarey Zedek, and Rabbi Herbert Yoskowitz, Adat Shalom Synagogue Aleph, Bet, Gimmel — Hebrew Made Simple (TH47) This introductory course in the written and spoken Hebrew language is intended to create interest in the continuing study of our ancient and renewed language. Nira Lev, Agency for Jewish Education Current Issues in Technology and Education: A Practical Approach (TH48) ORT presents a thought-provoking series of discussions exploring the practical impact of technology on our day-to- day lives, our education, our entertainment and our communities. An exploration of the current uses and abuses of technology and what the future may hold. Doron Lamm, professor; Department of Near Eastern Studies, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor THURSDAYS, 8:35 p.m. D. Dan & Betty Kahn Building Stories: Mirrors of the Soul (TH51) During each of these four sessions you will be treated to a performance of some of our most famous Jewish stories followed by a discussion about Jewish history and/or the psyche, values and ethics of the Jewish people. Elissa Berg, Adat Shalom Synagogue, and Richard Berg, Congregation Beth Shalom Right versus Rite: The Prophet Amos (TH52) The Eighth Century Prophet Amos was a social revolutionary who set the tone for all Israelite prophets who came after him. We will study the words of this inspiring prophet and the conflicts that he faced due to his message. Please bring a Hebrew- English Bible to study the words of this inspiring prophet. Rabbi Lee Buckman, Jewish Academy of Metropolitan Detroit Week 2 — Housing Options for Older Adults Jan Bayer and Phyllis Schwartz, Jewish Family Service Heaven, Hell and Moshiach: The Real Story (TH53) Week 3 — Caring Partners: A Life-Enriching Program for Older Adults with Dementia Does Judaism teach that there is a life after death? What will the world be like when Moshiach comes? Find out in this thought-provoking course. Mindi Silver-Weiss, Jewish Community Adult Day Care Program Week 4 — The Caregiver: Taking Care of Yourself Sheyna Wexelberg-Clouser, Jewish Home and Aging Services How to Raise a Jewish Mentsch: Inspired Jewish Parenting (TH44) Rabbi Avi Cohen, Yeshiva Beth Yehudah The Dead Sea Scrolls: Ancient Mysteries and Their Modern Meaning (TH54) Parents! Explore what it means to parent from a Jewish perspective. New parents and seasoned ones, too, are welcome to look into: what the Talmud says about parental responsibilities, filling our family lives with tzedakah and Jewish celebration, including the Jewish viewpoint in decisions and being Jewish in a non-Jewish world. Starting in 1947, a trove of ancient documents was discovered in 11 caves by the shore of the Dead Sea. These scrolls have aroused controversy ever since, but they provide an extraordinary window on the world of our ancestors. This course will present the historical context of the scrolls, include readings from the actual documents and reflect upon their implication for our own Jewish beliefs. Rabbi Scott Bolton, Hillel Day School Rabbi Daniel Nevins, Adat Shalom Synagogue Offsite, online and new classes: see back cover • No classes March 8