Community Calendar Digest MONTH OF JULY Marshall Suburban Tikva Lodge — - Shaarey Zedek TV Productions — Kaufman's Myths and Facts and Students Operation Birthright with moderator Geri Levit. Bloomfield Community TV Channel 11, 2 p.m. Sundays; West Bloomfield Channel 18 or 22, 7:35 p.m. Tuesdays; Community Media Network Channel 52 or 18, noon Mondays, midnight Tuesdays; Southwest Oakland County Cable Channel 12, 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. THURSDAY, Juts 7 Sponsored by Date to Mate. Franklin Racquet Club, Southfield. 8 p.m. $20, cash bar. Lauren (248) 931-8824. Jewish Singles — FRIDAY, JULY 8 - Meeting. McDonnell Towers, 24350 Civic Center Drive, Southfield. 2 p.m. (248) 967-3206. WEDNESDAY, JULY 13 Musical Afternoon — Congregation Shaarey Zedek Seniors presents Martin Mandelbaum, piano, and George Stepulla, violin, performing light classics, popular and Jewish favorites. Congregation Shaarey Zedek, Southfield. 1 p.m. For a ride: Gail (248) 357-5544. FR DAY, JULY 15 Shabbat Picnic and Service — 6 p.m. picnic followed by 7:30 p.m. Service Under the Stars with music provided by the Israeli Scouts. Temple Israel. RSVP: Liz (248) 661-5700. It's Time to Talk About It Financial adviser, Sandy Moll, discusses various financial situations. Supportive Communities. Oak Park JCC. 1 p.m. (248) 967-4030. — The Cantor's Listening Room — A Tribute to Naomi Shemer — Cantor Shabbat Under the Stars — Earl Berris. Congregation B'nai Moshe. 7 p.m. Also 11 a.m. Thursday, July 14. No charge. (248) 737-1931. SUNDAY, JULY 10 Tzofim Friendship Caravan Musical Performance Israeli Scouts perform in With Simone Vitale Band. Temple Israel. 7:30 p.m. (248) 661-5700. ence or partners needed. No charge. Young Adults of Adat Shalom. 7 p.m. RSVP: Rabbi Rachel Shere 248-851-5100, ext 229 or Jeff Klein bmwguy_mi@yahoo.com . — Mosaic Outdoor Club of Michigan walks along the riverfront boardwalk, visits Toledo Zoo, eats at International Market. Carpools available. RSVP by July 8: Susan (248) 763-1711 or www.mosaicoutdoor.org/michigan. Toledo Tour — View video with Holocaust Survivors and Families. Fleischman Residence, West Bloomfield. 7 p.m. Also 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 13, Hechtman Apts., West Bloomfield and 7:45 p.m. Wednesday, July 20, Meer Apts., West Bloomfield. (248) 661- 2999. Avi Hoffman's Too Jewish? — Hebrew and English. West Bloomfield JCC. 7:30 p.m. No charge. (248) 432-5578. THURSDAY, JULY 14 Shabbat Rocks —6 p.m. picnic chicken din- Storytime in the Garden — Beverly Meyer, "The Music Lady," presents stories and crafts for children 5 and under, accompanied by adult. Temple Israel. 10:30 a.m. RSVP: Rachel Kamin (248) 661-5700. MONDAY, JULY 11 Senior adult program features Cantor Michael Smolash. Temple israel. 1:30 p.m. No charge. Elaine (248) 661-5700. Survivors' Support Group — Dr. Swing Dancing Lessons Charles Silow faciliatates for Holocaust Survivors and Families. Oak Park JCC. 10-11:30 a.m Mondays, July 11, 18, 25. (248) 661-2999. Music With Cantor Smolash — — No experi- ner, 7 p.m. Shabbat Shaboom Service for chil- dren through age 6 and their families, 7:30 p.m. outdoor Shabbat Rocks service (weather permit- ting). Adat Shalom Synagogue, RSVP by July 11 for dinner: $12 adults, $8 children 4-12, (248) 851-5100. SUNDAY, JULY 17 From Broadway to Hollywood — The Sally and Harry Nosanchuk Family Caring Community Fund senior concert features the Michigan Opera Theatre. Temple Beth El. 3:00 p.m. No charge. Call for tickets: (248) 865-0617. VOLUNIYEERS NEEDED Holocaust Survivors and Families. Oak Park JCC. 1 p.m. (248) 661-2999. Jewish Apartments & Services — Lori TUESDAY, JULY 12 592 1104. Mamela — Sam Barnett Orchestra and refreshments and prizes. West Bloomfield JCC. 1 p.m. $2 members, $4 guests, $3 for non- member groups coming by bus. RSVP: (248) 432 5577. Glassman Party — Grewette (248) 592 1144 or Michal Ram (248) • Oak Park campus needs volunteers for show- case, convenience store, nighttime Bingo callers and entertainment. • West Bloomfield campus need volunteers for friendly visits, Bingo callers and in Meer boutique. "Fabs" Koldobsky looks at classical composers. Oak Park JCC. 2 p.m. (248) 967-4030. Musical Adventure J/41 7/ 7 2005 10 — 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 110, Southfield, MI 48034; fax: (248) 304-8885 or e-mail bcharnas@thejewishnews.com . The deadline for submissions is noon Wednesday, 9 days prior to issue dare. For more information, call (248) 354-6060, ext. 237. Cantor Najman Retiring After 26 years at Congregation Shaarey Zedek, Cantor Chaim Najman has announced he will begin a year- long sabbatical, to be followed by a July 2006 retirement when Cantor Najman he will become cantor emeritus of the synagogue. In a letter written to the Shaarey Zedek membership on June 27, Cantor Najman wrote: "It has been my great privilege to serve you as your shaliach tzibbur (prayer leader). It has afforded me opportunities to grow and to learn; to create and to inno- vate; to direct and to teach." Immediate plans are for the cantor and his wife, Dr. Sherrell Najman, to spent a year in Israel, where he plans to devote time to study. Upon their return the Najmans will continue to live in Michigan, "yet visit our children and grandchildren on a regular basis," Cantor Najman wrote in the letter. Coinciding with the announcement comes the July 1 start of Shaarey Zedek's new cantor, Meir Finkelstein. "Cantor Finkelstein brings many fine qualities to his new position and will undoubtedly be an outstanding asset to the synagogue," Cantor Najman wrote. Friendship Caravan Set The Tzofim Friendship Caravan, a group of Israeli boys and girls, will perform at the Jewish Community Center in West Bloomfield at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 13. The pro- gram is free and will be outdoors, weather permitting. Sponsored by the Friends of Israel Scouts, the Tzofim Friendship Caravan is part of a larger delegation of Israel Scouts who, each summer, represent their homeland at camps and in communities across North America. The 10 members of the car- avan, all 16 and 17, perform in Hebrew and English, bringing Israeli culture to the stage through interac- tive musical programs. For information about this pro- gram, call Andy Roisman, (248) 432-5578.