$i iri DI a ti 2 004 tg- eriok l world class series Sessions Study Ethics 63 00 O•FeP (eta Aoiry codeiv Thursday, April 29, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. Remember those coffeehouse sessions at the Raven Gallery? Take a walk down memory lane as the Ron Coden Trio performs in an entertaining and nostalgic tribute to when we were young. Their unique style of music and comedy will delight audiences of all ages. (I))o nsota in, AaPE (Ali - 6 Ofece/(t - - /le/` and ✓ aPy (not Open to the community & free of charge. Please call the Temple Israel office at (248) 661-5700 for your complimentary tickets. Temple Israel is located at 5725 Walnut Lake Road in West Bloomfield. 834350 Refauyour counters with no demolition... ...using Italian Rocksolid GranitTM slabs. "The countertop that fits on top." Rocksolid Granir fits over existing surfaces No demolition necessary -• CD Perfect for kitchens and bathrooms 10-Year Warranty (I) Save money and add value to your home 0 Come visit Jim Narens & Alan Schwartz in our beautiful new showroom in Farmington Hills 3 1 0 0 ransformations •ii.“2•95,4= : OZN:,, 30640 W. Eight Mile Rd. • Farmington Hills • Michigan • 48336 • 248.427.0200 4/23 2004 60 Is your subscription ready to expire? Don't miss a single week! 248 351.5174 It is traditional to study Pirkei Avo4 the Ethics of the Fathers, on Shabbat after- noons between Pesach and Shavuot. The Detroit area Conservative congre- gations, in a joint effort with the Jewish Academy of Metropolitan Detroit, will host a study session led by students at a different synagogue for five weeks. • Beth Shalom, April 24, 6:30 p.m. Students: Molly Mardit, Lauren Walsh, Aaron Schaer, Ilana Anders. • Shaarey Zedek Southfield, May 1, 8 p.m. Students: Rachel Lachover, Nicki Milgrom, Ian Robinson, Jordan Shifman, Daniel Kohn, Jenny Beitner • Sha2rey Zedek West Bloomfield, B'nai Israel Center, May 1, 8 p.m. Students: David Chudnow, Nathan Lada, Jeremy Baruch, Casey Weiss, Josh Jacobson, Judy Margolin. • Beth Ahm, May 8, 8 p.m. Students: Tamar Friedman, Jared Anstandig, David Kurzmann, Josh Cohen, Rebecca Nadis, Emily Nadis. • Adat Shalom, May 15, 8 p.m. Students: David Devries, Aaron Zinderman. • B'nai Moshe, May 22, 8:15 p.m. Students: Rachel Diskin, Brad Millman,. Reuben Maxbauer, Shira Hyman, Michael Yashinsky, Danielle Borovoy. C) 0 3 Shir Tikvah Hosts Scholar Congregation Shir Tikvah will present a scholar-in-residence weekend, Friday, May 7-Sunday, May 9, featuring Rabbi Shefa Gold. She is a leader in ALEPH: Alliance for Jewish Renewal and is the director of C-DEEP, Center for Devotional, Energy and Ecstatic Practice in Jemez Springs, N.M. Raymond (Rachmiel) O'Regan, workshop and ritual leader, will join Rabbi Gold for this event. O'Regan will accompany her chanting with African- style drumming and will lead a Saturday evening drumming workshop. Friday evening services will begin at 7:45 p.m., led by Shir Tikvah's Rabbi Arnie Sleutelberg, featuring Rabbi Shefa Gold. Saturday's events begin with a medita- tion workshop at 3 p.m., a 5:30 p.m. potluck dinner, O'Regan's 7 p.m. drum- ming presentation and an 8 p.m. Evening of Chant and Havdalah for all ages. The weekend will wrap up with a Mother's Day Ritual/Celebration for adults, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. All events will be held at Congregation Shir Tikvah. For informa- tion, call Shir Tikvah, (248) 649-4418.