IVI N I . . . . . . „. .. „ . . . . Upcoming Events in Metro Detroit Nira Lev, Clubs/Affiliates; Mah Jongg, Women's Groups; Jerome S. Kaufman, Men's Groups; David Syme, Seniors. YOM HASHOAH Temple Beth El — Monday, April 8, 6:30 p.m. Members of the Jewish Ensemble Theater (JET) will present a Yom HaShoah dramatization . A service will follow at 7:30 p.m. (248) 851-1100. "Hidden Children — Lost Childhood" — Tuesday, April 9, 7 p.m. Keynote speaker will be Rene Lichtman, Ph.D., vice president, World Federation of Jewish Child Survivors of the Holocaust. Shaar Hashomayim Synagogoue, 115 Giles Blvd. East, Windsor. State of Michigan — Tuesday, April 9. Annual Yom HaShoah ceremony at the Capital Rotunda in Lansing will include honoring the Holocuast sur- vivors of our community. Survivors can travel to Lansing by deluxe coach. $2 includes lunch with State of Michigan legislators. RSVP: Dr. Charles Silow (248) 210-4849. CONGREGATIONS Congregation Beth Shalom — Wednesday, April 10, 7:30 p.m. Bible study class led by Myron Jackler. (248) 547-7970. Adat Shalom Synagogue — Sunday, April 14, 4:30 p.m. Yom Haatzmaut family celebration will include story- telling, crafts, a mini-Hebrew class for children, Israel dance sessions and a talk on Israel by Rabbi Scott Bolton followed by a dinner of falafel, Israeli salad, veggie roll-ups, hot dogs, French fries, pareve ice cream and beverages. $8 adults, $6 children 3- 13. RSVP by April 8: (248) 851- 5100. Jewish Cultural Society — Sunday, 4/5 2002 42 April 14, 10 a.m.-noon. Monthly book club features The Human Strain by Philip Roth. Ann Arbor JCC. (734) 975-9872. WOMEN'S GROUPS Temple Israel Sisterhood — Monday, April 8, 11:30 a.m. Brunch features election of officers and Antique Road Show with Benylou Mearin, certified appraiser. (One item per person for appraisal.) $10 mem- bers, $12 guests. RSVP: Elissa Kline (248) 851-2505. Jewish Women International, Morogenthau Chapter — Wednesday, April 10, noon. Corrine Stavish, storyteller and writer will entertain. RSVP by April 8: Mary Blitz (248) 661-1385, Bertha Siegel (248) 443-0274, Edith Zaffern (248) 357-4611. Hadassah, Mitzvah Group — Thursday, April 11, 6:15 p.m. Annual mah jongg tournament with raffle prizes and door prizes. $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Hadassah House, 5030 Orchard Lake Road. Wendi Zupmore (248) 626-6507, Bonnie Otis (248) 738-26121. Women's American ORT, Glennwood Chapter — Wednesday, April 17, 7:30 p.m. Judah and Beth Isacs will inform and entertain with facts, dance and songs of Israel. Laurel Woods Apartments, 12 Mile and Lahser Roads. RSVP: Mickey Gold (248) 661-8887. Sisterhood of Congregation Beth Ahm — Wednesday, April 17, noon. Luncheon presents Mark Weinbaum, AIPAC, speaking on the present Israeli situation. $5 members, $7.50 guests. RSVP: Estelle Smith (248) 489-0947, Elaine Beresh (248) 669-0417. National Council of Jewish Women, Greater Detroit Section — 26400 Lahser Road, Suite 100, Southfield, (248) 355-3300. • Wednesday, April 10, 10 a.m. Learn to give C.P.R. to children with Captain Marc Harvey, Southfield Fire Department. $5. RSVP. • Thursday, April 11, 7 p.m. — Private screening of a documentary film about a unique group of women as they prepare for challenges. Discussion will follow with David Magidson, director, Marwil Jewish Film Festival and Susan Marwil, Jewish Film Fesival co-chair. $5. RSVP by April 5. Jewish Women's Foundation of Metropolitan Detroit — Wednesday, April 24, 8:45 a.m.-noon. "What does Judaism Mean to You? The Power of Personal Connection." The morning includes Rabbi Lauren Berkun, Conservative Judaism; Karen Greenberg, mysticism and kabbalah; Rabbi Marla Hornsten, Reform Judaism; Rabbi Tamara Kolton, Secular Humanism; Deana Sperka, Orthodox Judaism. Kosher continental breakfast. $15. RSVP by April 14: Rosann Barak (248) 642-4260, ext. 206. MEN'S GROUPS Brotherhood of Temple Beth El — Sunday, April 14, 10 a.m.-noon. "What Every Man Wants to Know about Prostate Cancer but is Afraid to Ask" with Dr. Jeffrey Forman, profes- sor and chairman, department of radiation oncology, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Karmanos Cancer Institute. Continental breakfast. No charge. (248) 851-1100. Men's Club of Adat Shalom Synagogue — Sunday, April 14, 9:30 a.m. Membership meeting and break- fast will feature Jerome S. Kaufman on "Israel Now — a Zionist Approach." (248) 851-5100. Congregation Beth Shalom's Men's Club — Sunday, April 21, 6 p.m. Annual Man of the Year dinner will honor Saul Leff. Charge. Randy Davidson (248) 626-0731. SENIORS Temple Israel Treasures/Family Life Center — Thursday, April 11, 1:30-3 p.m. Pianist David Syme in concert. Refreshments. No charge. Kari Provizer (248) 661-5700. Seniors of Congregation Beth Ahm — Sunday, April 14, 10:30 p.m. Breakfast meeting features Doreen Hermelin with a slide show of her life in Oslo, Norway. $3 members, $3.50 guests. (248) 851-6880. Beth Elders — Tuesday, April 16, noon. Luncheon features the Japanese Society of Detroit Women's Chorus in a program of Japanese Songs and an origami demonstration. $10 members, $11 guests. RSVP by April 11: Doris Kushner (248) 352-5882, Hermina Leib (248) 354-9569. YOUTH Congregation Beth Shalom — Thursday, April 18, 12:30 p.m. "My Time with Bubbe and Zayde" for grandparents and their grandchildren, ages 2 1/2- 6, to share Jewish holiday stories, songs, crafts and snacks. Lainie Philips (248) 547-7970, ext. 260. Temple Beth El — Sunday, April 14, 12:30 p.m. "Laser Fantasy International," a laser light program choreographed to Disney music. Loren B. Fischer Cultural Arts Series for chil- dren and their families. No charge. (248) 851-1100. SINGLES Single Jewish Parents Network — Sunday, April 14, 8:45 a.m. With Jewish Women's Foundation, "When More Than Two Say 'I Do!'" Janice Tracht and a panel of experts will pro- vide answers to issues concerning blended families. $10, $3 child care. Max M. Fisher Federation Bldg., Bloomfield Twp. CLUBS/AFFILIATES Agency for Jewish Education, School Services Department — Thursday, April 11. "Never a Dull Moment: Creative Activities and Strategies for Teaching and Practicing Basic Reading Skills," presented by Nira Lev, director imumuuty News, 30301 North,Xisreil.'1-foist Suite 200, Notes Items May be submitted; to Community Calendar in three ways. Write: Bobbi Chamas, Editorial Assistant, the Farmington Hills, MI 48334; fax: (248) 539-3075; or e-mail bcha.rnas@theiewishnews.com. The deadline for submissions is Thursday noon, 8 days prior to issue date. For more information call (248) 539-3001, ext. 237.