TUESDAY, 12 NOON-1 P.M. Lunch and Learn TUESDAY, 7:15 P.M. D. Dan er Betty Kahn Building Crisis and Solution: Viewing the Arab-Jewish Conflict Through the Eyes of the Torah (TU01) If Not Now When? A Blueprint for Jewish Activism (TU16) The Arab-Jewish conflict goes all the way back to the first book of the Bible. Join the instructor as he traces the history of these two peoples and offers his solution to the conflict in the form of Clal Yisrael (The unity of Israel) and Geulah (Redemption). Kosher lunch available for purchase. Dr. Yigal Tsaidi, vat Akira Hillel's famous dictum serves as an overarching framework for Jewish advocacy. This and other Jewish texts will be interspersed with discussion of today's social justice challenges as we explore how and why the Jewish community functions as an advocate in the public arena. Rabbi Marla Feldman, Jewish Community Council David Gad-Harf, Icivish Community Council JCC Jimmy Prentis Morris Building 15110 W. 10 Mile Road, Oak Park Jewish Trivia (TU17) TUESDAY, 7:15 P.M. D. Dan 6- Betty Kahn Building Why does Yom Kippur never fall on Sunday? How does the Hebrew spelling of sukka instruct a person on how to build one? Which un-kosher animal produces a kosher food? How is Mark Twain connected to Detroit Jewry's early history? Join a Jewish trivia class where students will learn the answers to these questions, and interesting answers to other unusual questions, while learning a bit more about Jews, Judaism and Jewish life. Allan Gale, leivish Community Council Ask the Doctor (TU10) The Torah states that taking care of one's health is a primary mitzvah. This course will discuss ways to optimize health and wellness. Session topics include: "Is Being Jewish Good for Your Health?," "You've Got to Have Heart," "How to Have a Successfirl Doctor's Visit," and "Healthy Sexuality" Dr. Ruth Lerman Di: Melvyn Rubenfire Dr. Marla Rowe Gorosh Di: Sandra Schiff The Power of Jewish Ritual (TU18) Attention 20-somethings and 30-somethings! This is a great opportunity to learn more about daily prayers, keeping kosher, celebrating Shabbat, holidays and life-cycle events. Explore how ritual can enhance your personal and family life. This class is from 7:15 to 9:30. Rabbi Joseph Krakoff; Congregation Shaarey Zedek Rabbi Jonathan Berkun, Congregation Shaarey Zedek Co-Sponsored by Federation's Young Adult Division (YAD) Give Me a Break! That Can't Be True! (TU11) Think you've seen and heard it all? Well, maybe not! Together we will explore the surprising things you never knew about your faith. Rabbi Paul Yedwab, Temple Israel Rabbi Joshua Bennett, Temple Israel TUESDAY, 8:30 P.M. D. Dan es, Betty Kahn Building Wisdom from the Kitchen Table Grandparenting at Its Best (TU12) Plenty has been said about what it means to be a Jewish parent, but what does it mean to be a Jewish grandparent? Learn of the obligations and opportunities of Jewish grandparenting in addition to other aspects of the Jewish family web. Harlene Appelman, Federation's Alliance for Jewish Education Outreach Judaism: Two Rabbis Face the Challenges of an Open Society and a Volatile World (TU20) i 7 C A - . b. Rabbis Michael L. Moskowitz and Daniel Nevins will examine the ways in which Judaism can reach out beyond its traditional boundaries without losing its distinctive voice. Rabbi Daniel Nevins, Adat Shalom Synagogue Rabbi Michael L. Moskowitz, Temple Shit- Shalom Crash Course in Kabbalah (TU13) Songs of the Heart: Savoring the Psalms (TU21) 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 Psalms is unique in the Bible in that most biblical books record G-d's communication with human beings. The Book of Psalms represents the human quest to reach out to G-d. This course will introduce learners to the range of religious ideas expressed in these poetic songs of the heart. Participants should bring a Hebrew-English edition of Psalms or the entire Bible. Rabbi Lee Buckman, Jewish Academy of Metropolitan Detroit Rabbi Elimelech Silberberb Bais Chabad - West Bloomfield Children of Abraham: Introduction to Islam for Jews (TU14) Join us as we learn more about Muslims and the Islamic faith. Each session will be devoted to one specific aspect of Islam: its birth, history as a world religion, the Koran and Muslims' beliefs and observances. It is suggested that class participants read The Children of Abraham: An Introduction to Islam for Jews by Dr. Khalid Duran throughout the course. This book can be purchased at local book stores. Sharona Shapiro, American Jewish Committee Jews on the Move: From the Ruins of the Second Temple to the Ellis Island Database (TU15) Can we discover a defining moment which suddenly created the Diaspora? In the four sessions of this course, we will look at important events and trends that have continued to drive the Jewish people from place to place during the last 2000 years. This course is based on the instructor's book, Jewish Time Travel. Mae E. Sander, author. Choose Good: The Search for Uniquely Jewish Ethics (TU22) As Jews, we celebrate the values our culture teaches. But are they "Jewish" values, or are they human values that Jews share with other peoples and cultures? Examining biblical, rabbinic and modern Jewish sources, this course explores the question of what is Jewish about Jewish ethics and in which ways this affects how to live an ethical life. Rabbi Adam Chalom, Birmingham li'mple Israel in Crisis and the American Jewish Response (TU23) This class will provide an update on Israel's response to the Palestinian violence of the past year, and provide the tools to class participants for becoming active Israel advocates. Allan Gale, Jewish Community Council Don Cohen, late'ish Community Council Browse and register for SAJE at www.jecdet.org