a i . In °mime ) o Inanity JN Digest Selected news and feature stories from the Detroit Jewish News. vvww.detroitjewishnews.cominews ) Back In Time Look for Alexis E Rubin's "This Month in Jewish History" for November. wwwdetroitjewishnews.com ) What's Eating Harry Kirsbaum? www.detroitjewishnews.com/opinion jewish1.co , ) Swapping Holidays In his Jewish.com column, This Normal - Life," Brian Blum explores celebrating the American holiday Thanksgiving Israel-style. ) Bringing the Thanksgiving Story Home Read the reviews of Molly's Pilgrim, Rivka's First Thanksgiving and Yang the Third and Her Impossible Family on www.jewish.com. r --e, J ,-; $1 . " •! OM Tr 'PA .v," kvy, gi 4, , 1 i;N - 7 • online www.detroitjewishnews.com/advertisers Ira Kaufman Chapel... www.irakaufman.com Upcoming Events in Metro Detroit SHABBAT SHALOM "Song and Spirit" — Friday, Nov. 28, 6:30 p.m. Community, worship and song beginning with hors d'ouvres and conversation, 7 p.m. rehearsal of the Shir Chadash Choir and 8 p.m. services led by Rabbi Klein. Temple Emanu-El (248) 967-4020. Thanksgiving Shabbaton-Rabbi Natan Lopes Cardozo — Friday-Saturday, Nov. 28-29. 4:45 p.m. Friday, 6 p.m. dinner, "The Religious Meaning of Sleep," 9 a.m. Saturday, kiddush, "John Paul Sartre, Jewish Identity and the Splitting of the Red Sea;" 7:30 p.m. Saturday dessert reception, 'Are We Losing the Land of Israel?" Keter Torah Synagogue. RSVP for Friday dinner: (248) 681-3665. "The Impact of the Patriot Act on Civil Liberties" — Friday, Dec. 5, 7 p.m. Moss, executive director, American CiVil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Michigan speaks. Ann Arbor JCC, 2935 Birch Hollow Dr. (734) 975-9872. CONGREGATIONS "The War in Iraq and Global Terrorism" — Monday, Dec. 1, 8 p.m. Rabbi Adam Chalom. Birmingham Temple. (248) 477-1410. "Life and Death Decisions in Jewish Law: Infertility Treatments" — Monday, Dec. 1, noon-1 p.m. Bring a dairy or parve lunch. Congregation B'nai Moshe. (248) 737-1931. "What Teenagers Want Their Parents to Know" — Sunday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m. Interactive parenting forum with Leonard Beigler. Temple Beth El. (248) 851-1100. Healing Service — Tuesday, Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m. Adat Shalom Synagogue. (248) 851-5100. GIFTS DetailsArt.com ... www.detailsart.com PARTIES Patti's Parties ... www.pattisparties.invitations.com 11/28 2003 48 For online advertising, call 248-354-6060 WOMEN'S GROUPS "Transmitting Our Tradition to Our Children and Grandchildren" — Tuesday, Dec. 2, 7:30 p.m. Aviva Panush presents hands-on ideas for cele- brating Chanukah, Shabbat and Pesach. Light refreshments. Congregation B'nai ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Nobody's Gilgul — Dec. 3-Jan. 4. Jewish Ensemble Theatre Company, Aaron Deroy Theatre, West Bloomfield JCC. $22-$32. Call for times. (248) 788-2900. "Festival of Lights: Artists Interpret Hanukkiah" Menorah Art Show — Dec. 4-Jan. 29. Exhibition and sale. Thursday, Dec. 4, 6:30-8:30 p.m. opening reception. Janice Charach Epstein Gallery, West Bloomfield JCC. (248) 432-5448. Moshe. (248) 788-0600. Celebrating Our Voices — Women's Day of Learning — Sunday, Dec. 7, 1 p.m. A day of study and discussion for women by women includes keynote speaker Deborah Lipstadt, "Sweating the Small Stuff: A Perspective on Jewish Spirituality and Jewish Law," and a vari- ety of workshops. $18. Dale Rubin (248) 203-1520. Tour West Bloomfield JCC Health Club and Menorah Art Show — Tuesday, Dec. 9, 9:15 a.m. Greater Detroit Chapter of Hadassah, Tikvah Group. RSVP: Miriam Forman (248) 737-8891. "Jewish Humor Through the Ages" — Tuesday, Dec. 9, noon. Rabbi Arnie Sleutelberg, Congregation Shir Tikvah, speaks at luncheon. $16. Greater Detroit Chapter of Hadassah, Bloomfield Hills, Deborah, Evergreeen groups. Congrega- tion Beth Ahm. RSVP by Dec. 4: (248) 626-8415. "Uniquely Ours — For Women by Women" — Wednesday, Dec. 10, 7:30 p.m. Local painters, quilters, photogra- phers discuss spiritual expression through art. Chocolate buffet. $10. Machon ETorah. RSVP: (248) 967- 0888. MEN'S GROUPS Gamma Kappa Chi Alumni — Thursdays in Dec., 12:30 p.m. Weekly lunch meeting. Sila's, 12 Mile Rd., east of Greenfield. Harvey Miller (248) 626- 4144, Al Halper (248) 682-4986. YOUTH Preschool Chanukah Class — Sunday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m.-noon. Parents and chil- dren participate in songs, stories and art. $12 one child, $15 two children, for Members $15, $19 for guests. Ann Arbor JCC. RSVP: (734) 975-9872. SINGLES Singing With Baruch — Saturday, Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m. Jewish Singles Network 35+. Beanies, 14 Mile and Farmington roads. Cindy (248) 542-9166. OAK PARK JCC Jimmy Prentis Morn's Building, 15110 W 10 Mile Road Oak Park, (248) 967- 4030. No charge for events unless noted • Lenny — Thursday, Dec. 4, 1 p.m. Movie stars Dustin Hoffman. • "The Nurse Is In" — Thursday, Dec. 4. Blood pressure screening. • Weight Watchers — Tuesdays, 10- 10:30 a.m. Call for information. HILLEL ON CAMPUS Michigan State University — Lester J. Monts Hillel Jewish Student Center 360 Charles St., East Lansing 48823. For information or to RSVP: JeLazor (517) 332-1916 • Broomball — Monday, Dec. 1, 10:45 p.m. $1 stick rental. Meet at Munn Ice Arena. • Shabbat Services and Candlelighting — Friday, Dec. 5, 6 p.m. Complimentary dinner. • Extended Study Hours — Sunday- Thursday, Dec. 7-11, 10 a.m.-mid- night. University of Michigan — 1429 Hill Street A1111 Arbor 48104. For information of to RSVP: (734) 769-0500. • "Twice Blessed" — Monday, Dec. 1, 8 p.m. Discussion on being LGBT and Jewish. • "Careers That Count" — Tuesday, Community- Calendar Notes: Items may be submitted to Community Calendar in three ways. Write: Bobbi Charnas, Editorial Assistant, thejavish News, 29200 Northwestern Hwy., Suite 110, Southfield, IMI 48034; fax: (248) 304-8885 or e-mail bcharnas@thejewishnews.com . The deadline for submissions is 3 p.m. Wednesday, 9 days prior to issue date. For more information, call (248) 354-6060, ext. 237.