COMMUNITY Upcoming Events in Metro Detroit SHABBAT SHALOM Congregation Beth Ahm — Friday, Sept. 14, 6 p.m. Hassidishe Kabbalat Shabbat with Cantor David Montefiore and Rabbi Charles Popky with accompaniment by Reese Lakits, piano; Ara Rubyan, violin; Mark Sinkoff, guitar and the Beth Ahm Knackers. Oneg to follow. Dr. Elliot Burns (248) 851-6880. Oak Park JCC — Fridays, noon. Weekly Erev Shabbat program with Cantor David Gutman. No charge. HIGH HOLIDAYS/SUKKOT Aish HaTorah — Tuesday-Wednesday, Sept. 18-19, 10 a.m., 7 p.m. Holiday learning services geared toward young pro- fessionals and those who do not want a tra- ditional synagogue experience. Interactive services emphasize educational and spiritu- al. Amy Margolis (248) 593-5138. Temple Kol Ami — Sunday, Sept. 25, 9:30 a.m.-noon. "Sukkah-Rama: Bringing Sukkot Home," includes an overview by Rabbi Norman T. Roman and three workshops: "Environmental Themes of Sukkot," "Sukkot Text Study" and "Bringing Sukkot Into Your Home." Bruce Katz, John R Lumber, will conduct a Sukkah building session. $5. Patti Feenstra (248) 683-7975. CONGREGATIONS Adat Shalom Synagogue, Temple Israel, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT El Nino Judio (The Jewish Boy) — Monday, Sept. 24, 2:30 p.m. Institute for Retired Professionals presents a musical introduction to the Spanish operetta recently per- formed in Spain. Oak Park JCC. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat — Nancy Gurwin presents, through Oct. 7; Saturdays, 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m., 7 p.m. $20 adults, $17 sen- iors, $13 students. Aaron DeRoy Theatre, West Bloomfield JCC. (248) 352-7172. "Coming to America" — through Oct. 1. Display of memorabilia from the journey to America. Temple Israel, West Bloomfield. (248) 661-5700. Dinner with Friends — through December, Wednesdays, 2 p.m., 8 p.m.; Thursdays and Fridays, 8 p.m ; Saturdays, 6 p.m., 9 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m., 6 p.m. A come- dy about friendship in the age of divorce. $27.50-37.50. Gem Theatre, Detroit. (313) 963-9800. JCC, ADL — Sunday, Sept. 23, 7:30 p.m. An evening with Abraham H. Foxman, national director of the Anti- Defamation League. $5. Adat Shalom Synagogue (24 8) 851-5100. Temple Shir Shalom — Monday, Oct. 1, noon. Annual golf outing. Best ball for- mat with lunch, golf, dinner and prizes. $195. Tam-O-Shanter Country Club, West Bloomfield. (248) 737-8700. WOMEN'S GROUPS National Council of Jewish Women, Greater Detroit Section — Thursday, Sept. 20, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. David Gad-Harf, executive director of the Jewish Community Council will speak on "The Media and Israel: Damaging Images." at a Public Affairs Brown Bag Lunch. Dessert and coffee provided. No charge. NCJW, 26400 Lahser Road, Southfield. (248) 355-3300. Community-Wide Women's Day of Learning — Sunday, Sept. 23, 12:30-5:30 p.m. "Beginning Anew: Awakening Our Jewish Souls" features Rabbi Debra Orenstein and Dr. Anne Lapidus Lerner with other rabbis and educators for a day of study and discussion. Refreshments. $18. West Bloomfield JCC. Dale Rubin (248) 203-1520, Nancy Kaplan (248) 593-3490. Hadassah, Greater Detroit Chapter — Monday, Sept. 24, 10-11:30 a.m. Discussion and review of Bee Season by Mayla Goldberg. Hadassah House, 5030 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield. (248) 683-5030. CALENDAR on page R10 Photos from left: Rabbi Norman T Roman, Sukkot; David Gad-Hof Women's Groups; Abraham H Foxman, Congregations; El Nino Judio (The Jewish Boy), Arts 6 Entertainment. Community Calendar Notes: Items may be submitted to Community Calendar in three ways. Write: Bobbi Charnas, Editorial Assistant, the Jewish News, 27676 Franklin Road, Southfield, MI 48034; fax: (248) 354-6069; or e-mail bcharnas@thejewishnews.com . The deadline for submissions is Thursday noon, 8 days prior to issue date. For more information, call (248) 354-6060, ext. 215. tIN 9/14 2001 II9