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SUPPORT
Recovery, Inc. — Mondays, 1 p.m.,
Congregation Beth Shalom, Oak Park;
Thursdays, 10 a.m., Prince of Peace
Church, West Bloomfield Community
self-help group gives training in methods
to cope with panics, anxiety, depression,
nervous fears, anger and accompanying
symptoms. (216) 561-4442.
Temple Israel Bereavement Support
Group — Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m. No
meeting July 4. Facilitated by Leslee
Kohn. No charge. (248)661-5700.

EDUCATION
"Taste of Melton" — Wednesday, July
18, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Informational meet-
ing on the Florence Melton Adult Mini
School and short teaching session with
Rabbi Michael Balinsky, National Melton
office. Other informational meetings on
July 24, 25 and Aug. 2. RSVP: Judy
Leder (248) 661-1894.
Eilu v' Eilu — The following programs are
open to the public. Unless otherwise noted,
there is a fee per class. Call for a complete-
list of upcoming classes: (248) 593-3490.
• "More Precious Than Rubies-Parshat
HaShavuah Gems" — Mondays, July
16, 23, 30, 7:30 p.m. Hebrew and
English commentaries for those comfort-
able learning from original Hebrew and
Aramaic. Rabbi Scott Bolton. $10 ses-
sion. Meeting at private home.
• "Judges, Kings and Prophets —
Tuesdays, through Aug. 14, noon-1 p.m.
or 7:30-8:30 p.m. With community edu-
cator Michael Weiss. $7 session. Max M.
Fisher Federation Bldg., Bloomfield Twp.
Elana Balkin (248) 645-7860.
• "Masoret: Explorations of the Jewish
Tradition" — Wednesdays, through
Aug. 15, 7:30-9 p.m. An overview of
basic Jewish topics, including Bible,
Talmud, Shabbat and prayer for the high
holidays, with Rabbi Joseph Krakoff and
Rabbi Lee Buckman. $10 session. Max
M. Fisher Federation Bldg., Bloomfield
Twp. RSVP.
• "Judaism and the Origins of Islam" --
Wednesdays, July 18 and 25, 10:30-
noon. With Michael Weiss. $10 session.
Max M. Fisher Federation Bldg.,
Bloomfield Twp. Elana Balkin (248) 645-
7860.
• "Yehuda Amichai: Poet of Love, Life
and Loss" — Thursdays, July 19, 26.,
7:30-8:30 p.m. With Ahuva Newman
and Beth Greenbaum. $7 session. Book
Beat, 26010 Greenfield Road, Oak Park.
RSVP.

LUNCH & LEARN
Taste of Melton" — Wednesday, July
18, noon-1 p.m. Lunch and learn with

Rabbi Michael Balinsky, National
Melton office, in the style of the
Florence Melton Adult Mini School.
Bring a bag lunch; drinks and dessert
provided. Max M. Fisher Federation
Bldg., Bloomfield Twp. RSVP: Judy
Leder (248) 661-1894.

BENEFITS
"Light the Night Gala ... With a
Touch of Salsa!" — Saturday, July 21,
6 p.m. American Cancer Society pre-
sents reception, silent auction, tribute
and dinner with special guest, Dick
Purtan. Music by Orchesta Fuego. $175.
Ritz-Carlton, Dearborn. RSVP by July
6. (248) 557-5353.

AUDITIONS
Cinema Slam — Tuesday, August 7.
Independent filmmakers submit films
no longer than 60 minutes for inclu-
sion. VHS or DVD with brief biogra-
phy, filmography and complete listing of
cast and crew. Michigan Theater, 603 E.
Liberty St., Ann Arbor. Submissions
must be received by July 25. Amelia
Martin (734) 668-8397, ext. 24.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Jewish Home and Aging Services
Fleischman Residence-Blumberg Plaza
• Nosh Nook — 3 hours weekly. Take
orders, make change, pick up orders
from kitchen, prepare sandwiches, cof-
fee. Opportunities also available at
Marvin and Betty Danto Health Care
Center. Lori Kaminsky (248) 661-2999.
• Trip Escort — 2-3 hours weekly,
biweekly or monthly. Assist residents on
shopping trips, movies, concerts. .A staff
member will always be present. No dri-
ving involved. Myrna Katz (248) 661-
2999.
•Entertainment Host — 11/2 hours
weekly, biweekly or monthly. Announce
performer, seat residents, serve refresh-
ment at end of program. Myrna Katz
(248) 661-2999,
JHAS Chaplaincy Program
•Friendly Visiting — 1-3 hours weekly.
Visit Jewish residents residing in non-
Jewish health care facilities. Shirley
Jarcaig (248) 661-2999, ext. 300.
JHAS Guardianship Program
•Monitor Client Care — 1-3 hours
weekly. Advocate for clients in various
residential settings. Carol Gitler (248)
661-2999, ext. 349.
Dorothy and Peter Brown Jewish
Community Adult Day Care Progarm
Program Assistants — one-half-1 day
weekly. Friendly visit, program support
for participant in activities and on trips.
Mindi Silver-Weiss (248) 661-6390, exi.
402.

Calendar Listings are updated regularly on
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