4-Week Classes...

Tzedaliah is More Than Charity:
The Language of Our People

KC% KaVandh & Do You Karr? The Traditional

Learn basic Hebrew words and concepts that convey the essential vocabulary of our people.
Discover how the deep connection between different words and concepts express the think-
ing, values and outlook of our people. INSTRUCTOR: Nira Lev, Hebrew Language
Specialist, Alliance for Jewish Education. Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit •

How do Jews pray? What do Jews pray? How do I make Jewish prayer my own? Join Rabbi
Arnie and Rabbi Aaron for a study and discussion of the traditional structure of Jewish
prayer and how modern Jews can find meaning therein. INSTRUCTORS: Rabbi Arnie
Sleutelberg & Rabbi Aaron Starr. Congregation Shir Tikvah • COURSE

COURSE CODE: SA1H0707

CODE: SA1H0804

Structure & Modern Spirituality of Jewish Prager

Darctici Teva: Nature s Wao-Creating Wild Spaces at Home

Mystical insights & The Jewish Life Cycle

"It is forbidden to live in a city that does not have greenery." (Jerusalem Talmud, Kiddushim
12:12). In this interactive class, you'll learn how to transform your backyard into a wildlife
sanctuary that will attract soaring songbirds and fluttering butterflies. INSTRUCTORS:
Carey Stanton Rogers & Nicole Rom. Educators, National Wildlife Federation •
SPONSORED BY: The National Wildlife Federation, Nature's Way-The Great Outdoors •
Shalom Street • COURSE CODE: SA1H0708

Explore the practical and esoteric concepts connected with baby naming, Bar/Bat Mitzvah,
marriage ceremony and other life cycle events. INSTRUCTOR: Rabbi Elimelech
Silberberg. Sara Tugman Bais Chabad Torah Center • COURSE CODE: SA1H0805

Reel Jews: How We Were Depicted
OR the Silver Screen-A Film Series

Tying the Knot: Making Your Own HUM-Woven TOR

2/24 and 3117 - Recording Ourselves: Jews on Film: These first two classes will take a brief
look at aspects of Jewish life portrayed in films. INSTRUCTOR: Dr. David Magidson,

Using fine fabric and ribbon, create your own tallit (prayer shawl). learn how to tie the knots
of the tzitzit, and explore the history of the tallit. Some sewing skills are necessary. ($70
Materials fee) SPONSORED BY: KippahSecrets.com INSTRUCTOR: Edie Simons,
Local Artist • COURSE CODE: SA1H0709

Director, Lenore Marwil Jewish Film Festival
3/3 - The Jewish Soldier: We will discuss the changing portrayal of the Jewish soldier from
WWII to Steven Spielberg's treatment of one in the 1998 hit, Saving Private Ryan.
INSTRUCTOR: Professor Brian Murphy, Oakland University's College of Arts and
Sciences
3/10 - Anti-Semitism in American Films: This class will explore the post-WWII treatment
of anti-semitism in two films: Gentleman's Agreement and Crossfire. INSTRUCTOR:
Professor Robert Eberwein, Oakland University's College of Arts and Sciences •

Kosher Delights: A Culinary Series

2/24 - Sephardic Specialities for the Holidays with Annabel Cohen: When the Jews left

Spain, they took their heritage to the lands they settled. Exotic, sweet and savory flavors will
be demonstrated in easy-to-prepare recipes. 3/3 - Mishloach Manot the Healthy Way with
Mimi Markofsky: Participate in the Purim tradition of giving gifts of food. Mimi Markofsky
will "delite" us with her creative recipes. 3/10 - Reconnect With Food with Beverly Price:
Eat for life! This recipe will help to reconnect your mind and body through a combination
of yoga and nutrition. (Dress comfortably!) 3/17 - Lots of Latkes for Passover with Matt
Prentice: Matt Prentice will tantalize our taste buds with ease, as he creates zucchini-wild
mushroom latkes, three-potato latkes with maple creme fraiche, and a traditional latke with
green tea-cured salmon! SPONSORED BY: Elite Kosher Catering, Unique Restaurant
Corporation. Annabel's Catering and PraZamana • COURSE CODE: SA1H0710

COURSE CODE: SA1H0806

By the Rivers of Babylon: A Jewish History of Iraq

Take a journey and learn about the history of the Jews of Iraq, from the destruction of the
First Temple and the Babylonian exile until the birth of the State of Israel. INSTRUCTOR:
Clara Gaba, Judaic Studies Teacher, Hillel Day School of Metropolitan Detroit • COURSE

CODE: SA1H0807

Soul Mates: Love, Dating & Marriage
in Jewish Mysticism

1lAursdays: February 24, Nardi 3, 10, 17

Looking for love, a date or to make your marriage amazing? This course will showcase the
traditional view of commitment and focus on the wonders of a relationship in the context of
Jewish spirituality. INSTRUCTOR: Rabbi Tzvi Hochstadt, The Michigan Aish Center •

8:30-9:30 pan. • D. Dan & Betty Kahn Building

Conflict Resolution: Three Streams of Torah Analysis

COURSE CODE: SA1H0808

Each day we face many issues. In this class we will learn, through the Torah, how to face
and resolve these challenges. INSTRUCTORS: Rabbi Chaim Bergstein, Seymour and
Martha Goldman Bais Chabad of Farmington Hills • COURSE CODE: SA1H0801

From Shtetl to the American Shore:
Our 350 Year Success Story

The Nazal of Memories: Creating Scrapbooks
for Past & Future Generations!

Join Rabbi Pachter, Cantor Berris and Daniella Mechnikov as they travel back over the past 350 years.
2/24: How We Got Here: The First Jewish Community in North America
3/10: The Jews of New York (1900-1950)
3/3: A Historical Tour of Jewish Music
3/17: The Last 50 Years of Jews in the US—Growing Stronger or Weaker?
INSTRUCTORS: Rabbi Elliot Pachter, Cantor Earl Berris, Daniella Mechnikov, Congregation
B'nai Moshe • COURSE CODE: SA1H0809

What will happen to our precious stories through the years? Who will remember the
family's holiday traditions? You will learn how to preserve and tell these stories for
generations to come, as you create a beautiful scrapbook keepsake. ($25 Materials fee)
INSTRUCTOR: Amy Kay, Creative Memories Consultant • COURSE

A Woman's Connection to the Divine

CODE: SA1H0802

This course will present an examination of women in the Bible in relation to our own lives.
How was their relationship to God different or similar to our own? Rabbi Hornsten will
explore the development of such connections. She will demonstrate how experiences of
women of the Bible influence our contemporary lives. INSTRUCTOR: Rabbi Marla
Hornsten, Temple Israel • COURSE CODE: SA1H0810

Sages & Their Disputes in Judaism

An analysis of different perspectives of Judaism, paying particular attention to Maimonides,
Nachmonides and the debate that rages to this day. INSTRUCTOR: Rabbi Michael Cohen,
Keter Torah Synagogue • COURSE CODE: SA1H0803

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