UNI Upcoming Events in Metro Detroit Dr. Laura Berman, Women's Groups; Rabbi Moshe Waldoks, Congregations; Rabbi Sherwin Wine, Women's Groups.; "Spy Dance" by Allan Topol, Women's Groups. CONGREGATIONS Jewish Cultural Society — Sunday, Oct. 26, 10 a.m.-noon. Sunday Schmooze topic is "Contemporary Issues in the Secular Jewish Community" with Rifke Feinstein, executive director, Congress of Secular Jewish Organizations. No charge. Ann Arbor JCC, 2935 Birch Hollow Dr. (734) 975-9872. Adat Shalom Synagogue — Sunday, Nov. 2, 7:30 p.m. Dr. Fred Benderoff Memorial Lecture on Healing features Reb Waldoks, "Beyond Tears Through Laughter: A Short History of Jewish Humor." (248) 851-5100. WOMEN'S GROUPS Machon L'Torah — Monday, Oct. 27, 9:15 a.m. Rosh Chodesh series features Helene Shapero, "Cheshvan: Structure in Our Lives." Oak Park JCC. (248) 967-0888. Greater Detroit Chapter of Hadassah — Monday, Oct. 27, 10- 11:30 a.m. Book discussion group reviews Spy Dance by Allan Topol. Hadassah House, 5030 Orchard Lake Rd., West Bloomfield. 248) 683- 5030. Sisterhood of Temple Beth El — Tuesday, Oct 28, 7 p.m. Leah Tolwin, M.S.W., chair, Shalom Bayit Task Force, speaks on "Family Abuse: Recognizing Signs, Taking Preventative Steps, Knowing How to Find Help." (248) 851-1100, ext. 3135. Jewish Women International, 10/24 2003 42 ENTERTAINMENT otography — t reception, In.; lecture on ra Saturday Oct. '4#4ttendance daily oble, Orchard e.st Bloomfield. (248) Vednesday, Wednesday, aturday, Sunday, V. . Dirty Story. $20- 23 4. O. eth Ahm — Sunday, H arrier Berg and tit 'The Centennial Chapter — Tuesday, Oct. 28, 6:30 p.m. Laura Berman, Detroit News columnist, speaks on "Motherhood As a Second Act" at membership dinner. $5 members, $10 guests. RSVP by Oct. 26: Barbara Coden (248) 737-1653. Jewish Women International, Galilee Chapter — Wednesday, Oct. 29, 7:30 p.m. General board meet- ing. Home of Aida Cutler. Gari Feldman (248) 661-3510. Greater Detroit Chapter of Hadassah, Tikvah Group — Wednesday, Oct. 29, 10:15 a.m.- 2:45 p.m. Bus trip to University of Michigan Museum of Art for a docent tour of "The Romanovs Collect: European Art from the Hermitage." Lunch at Zingerman's. $42. RSVP: Sherrie (248) 661-0250, Wonderful Golem of Prague." No charge. (248) 851-6880. Book Discussion — Monday, Nov. 3, 7:30 p.m, Bloomfield Township Library; Wednesday, Nov. 5, 5:30 p.m., Barnes & Noble West Bloomfield; Thursday, Nov. 6, 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble Ann Arbor. Author Suzan Hagstrom discusses her nonfiction book Sara's Children; The Destruction of Chmielnik, which records the survival of siblings, Polish Jews, in Nazi Germany's death camps. Four of the five siblings rebuilt their lives in Detroit. Call individuals sites for further informa- tion. Sheila (248) 737-2117. Temple Kol Ami Sisterhood — Thursday, Oct. 30, 6:30-8:30 p.m. "Tea and Antiques" invites attendees to bring one or two items to be appraised by Frank Boos Gallery. Light refreshments. $10 one item, $15 two items, $5 accompanying guests. (248) 661-0040. Women of Z'havah — Sunday, Nov. 2, 9 a.m.-noon. The Goddess Workshop, conducted by Lisa Paskel, incorporates yoga and spirituality. Refreshments. $18 members, $22 guests. Congregation Beth Shalom. RSVP: Shari Zemmol (248) 546- 8872, Beverly Price (248) 542-5273. Brandeis University National Women's Committee, Detroit Chapter — Thursday, Oct. 30, noon. Rabbi Wine speaks about the Middle East at luncheon. $12.50. Farmington Community Library, 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd. RSVP: Sonya Goldberg (248) 851-6495. Sisterhood of Adat Shalom — Wednesday, Nov. 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Hiddur Mitzvah-Celebrations in Style presents display of table set- tings, luncheon and presentation by Barbie Krass, designer, "Thinking Out of the Box-Unique Techniques to Accessorize Your Home." $45, $10 table viewing only. RSVP: (248) 851-5100. MEN'S GROUPS Men's Club of Adat Shalom — Sundays, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 9:30 a.m. "Great Controversies of Modern Jewish History" includes "Zionism and Its Opponents," Rabbi Herbert Yoskowitz (Nov. 2); "A New York Feminist and the Orthodox Yemenite World," Renee Levine Melammed (Nov. 9); "The Spiritual Civil War: The Battle of Chasidim vs. Mitnaghim," Rabbi Daniel Nevins (Nov. 16). $5 in advance; $7.50 at door. (248) 851-5100. SINGLES Mosaic Outdoor Club of Michigan — Sunday, Oct. 26. Horseback rid- ing and hiking. (734) 883-9522, (248) 885-2355. Shir Shalom Singles 40+ — Saturday, Nov. 8, 7:30 p.m. Dinner. Grady's, Novi. RSVP by Nov. 6: (248) Bev (248) 960-1326. Single Jewish Parents Network — Friday, Nov. 14, 6-8 p.m. Family Shabbat chavurah dinner. $5. Call for location. RSVP by Nov. 3: (248) 642-4260, ext. 375. CLUBS & AFFILIATES Rabbi Leo M. Franklin Archives, Temple Beth El — Tuesday, Oct. 28, noon. History of the Detroit Public Library from 1860s to present with Jim Evenhuis, retired assistant director for branch services, and John Gibson, archivist, Detroit Public Library. $20. (248) 851-1100, ext. 3137. Jewish Genealogical Society of Michigan — Thursday, Oct. 30, 7:30 p.m. Elizabeth Kelley Kerstens, genealogical records specialist, dis- cusses methods of organizing family research. No charge members, $5 guests. Temple Beth El. Pam Gordon (248) 738-6655. Oak Park Community Center — Thursday, Oct. 30, 11:30 a.m. Luncheon program features William Community Calendar Notes: Items may be submitted to Community Calendar in three ways. Write: Bobbi Charnas, Editorial Assistant, the Jewish News, 29200 Northwestern Hwy., Suite U0, Southfield, MI 48034; fax: (248) 304-8885 or e-mail bcharnas@thejewishnews.com . The deadline for submissions is 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, 9 days prior to issue date. For more information, call (248) 354-6060, ext. 237.