Calendar CALENDAR EDUCATION Birmingham Temple — Monday, Nov. 10, 8 p.m. Discussion with Rabbi Chalom, Everything Is Wtk Illuminated. (248) 477-1410. Cohn-Haddow Center for Judaic Studies — Monday, Nov. 10, 3 p.m. Keely Stauter-Halsted, acting director, Jewish studies program, Michigan State University, "The Resurgence of Jewish Life and Culture in Eastern Europe." David Adamany Undergraduate Library, Wayne State University. RSVP by Nov. 5: (313) 577-2679. Jean & Samuel Frankel Center for Judaic Studies — University of Michigan, Salinger Resource Center, 3040 Frieze Bldg. 105 S. State St., Ann Arbor. (734) 763-9047. • "City and Necropolis in Roman and Byzantine Palestine: Jerusalem, Caesarea and Beth Govrin as Case Studies" — Wednesday, Nov. 12, 4 p.m. Dr. Gideon Avni. • "The Silent Cry: The Voice of Women in Traditional Jewish Literature" — Sunday, Nov. 16, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Eli Yassif, Louis and Helen Padnos Visiting Professor of Judaic Studies, U-M. Temple Emanuel, 1715 E. Fulton St., Grand Rapids. Jewish Studies Program, Michigan State University College of Arts and Letters — Tuesday, Nov. 11, 4 p.m. "The Invention of the Prague Jewish Community," with Samuel Cooper, senior lecturer in anthropology, Bar Ilan University, Israel. Honors Lounge, Eustace-Cole Hall, East Lansing. M I N Join us on Wednesday, November 12th as we share our insights and expertise on the complex issue of wealth transfer. Areas to be discussed include succession planning, tax consequences, business and family objectives, charitable planning/foundations, establishing management continuity, and establishing and maintaining a family office. LUNCH AND LEARN Congregation B'nai Moshe — Monday, Nov. 10, noon. Dr. Renee Levine Melammed discusses "Dona Gracia Mendes: A 16th Century Sephardic Millionairess with Modern Vision". Bring diary or parve lunch. $7. (248) 737-1931. Yad Ezra — Monday, Nov. 10, noon. Rabbi Marla Horsten, Temple Israel, speaks on "The Ethical Behavior of Our Biblical Matriarchs." $5. RSVP by Nov. 9: (248) 548-3663. B'nai B'rith Great Lakes Region — Tuesday, Nov. 11, 12:30 p.m. Rabbi Alon Tolwin, educational director, Aish HaTorah, speaks on the "Book of Bereishis, Talking Snakes and Other Conundrums. $10. Max M. Fisher Federation Bldg., Bloomfield Twp. RSVP: (248) 646-3100. Congregation Beth Shalom — Wednesday, Nov. 19, noon. $13. RSVP: (248) 547-7970. The Presenters: Ira J. Jaffe, Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss • Arthur A. Weiss, Jaffe Raitt. Heuer & Weiss • Melissa D. Cragg, Fisher Group LC. • Joel Tauber, Chairman, Keywell Corporation • Morry Weiss, Chairman, American Greetings Corporation WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH 7:30 A.M. — 10:00 A.M. THE CRANBROOK HOUSE, BLOOMFIELD HILLS jaffeRaitt JAFFE RAITT HEUER & WE SS P C ATTORNEYS & COUNSELORS .ORS 11/7 2003 52 from page 51 R.S.V.P.: Sue Robinson, 313.961.8380 774G-70 SUPPORT/HEALTH Alzheimer's Association, Greater Michigan Chapter — Thursday, Nov. 13, 6-8 p.m. Dr. Peter Rabins, co-author, The 36-hour Day speaks; 5:30 p.m. book signing. RSVP: (248) 351-0280, ext. 247. 20300 Civic Center Dr., Suite 100, Southfield. Genetics & Prostate Cancer — Tuesday, Nov. 18, 6:15 p.m. Lecture with Dr. Isaac Powell. Dinner. Weisberg Cancer Treatment Center, 31995 Northwestern Hwy., Farmington Hills. (248) 538-6514. BENEFITS Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan — Saturday, Nov. 8, 7:30 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. walk. Walk for Wishes benefits children with life-threatening medical conditions. $125. Gallup Park, Ann Arbor. (888) 857-9474. Mental Illness Research Association-MIRA — Saturday, Nov. 15. Concert by John McDermott, Celtic tenor. $50 orchestra, $45 mezzanine, $35 bal- cony. Clarkston High School Performing Arts Center, Clarkston. HOLIDAY SHOPPING Temple Beth Emeth — Nov. 8-9; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday; 3-7 p.m. Sunday. Chanukah bazaar. Local artists and vendors. No charge. (734) 665-4744. Cranbrook-Kingswood Schools — Nov 8-9; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m Sunday. Kingswood Giftorama 2003 presents unique gift items; proceeds support the school. Lunch available. $7. Kingswood Campus of Cranbrook Schools, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills. (248) 645-3565. Jewish Women International, Galilee Chapter — Wednesday, Nov. 19, 6:30-10 p.m. Clothing, art, Judaica, books, jewelry, Chanukah items. Proceeds help sup- port the Residential Treatment Center in Israel. Temple Emanu-El. Cindy Moss (248) 569-2166. Young Israel of Southfield — Sunday, Nov. 30, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Sisterhood Chanukah boutique. (248) 358-0154. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Jewish National Fund — Sunday, Nov. 16, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Green Sunday. Weight Watchers Bldg., 28555 Orchard Lake Rd., Farmington Hills, MI. (248) 203- 9111.