PLEASE HELP SUPPORT THE Digest Book Club Starts Kolel Moshe Series "Bagels and Books," the monthly Monday morning book club sponsored by Prentis Memorial Library and Temple Beth El Sisterhood, returned Sept. 2. To accommodate those unable to attend a morning session, parallel Monday evening sessions, "Bites and Books," will be offered at 7 p.m. Leading the opening sessions will be Susan Chalom, professor of English at Wayne State University in Detroit, who will discuss Outwitting History The Amazing Adventures of a Man Who Rescued a Million Yiddish Books by Aaron Lansky. Featured on Nov. 14 will be The River Midnight by Lilian Nattel. Facilitating those sessions will be Steven Berman, professor of English at Oakland Community College-Auburn Hills. On Jan. 9, literature consultant Rita Soltan will lead discussions of Nothing Sacred by Douglas Rushkoff. The Gilded Chambeiby Rebecca Kohn will be dis- cussed Feb. 27. Keren Alpert, the tem- ple's director of education will lead. On April 3, Susan Chalom returns for a discussion of The Pieces from Berlin by Michael Pye. Steven Berman will lead the final sessions on May 8 with a dis- cussion of Linda Grant's When I Lived in Modern Times. There is a charge for both the series and individual sessions. To register, call Eileen Polk, (248) 851-1100, ext. 3138. Congregation B'nai Moshe's Kolel Moshe Institute for Lifelong Jewish Learning announced its fall schedule of adult classes featuring pre-High Holiday classes, a major lecture series with Professor Howard N. Lupovitch, adult Hebrew reading classes on various levels, home-based study groups, a weekly American Jewish music series and a monthly lunch and learn series at Udipi Indian vegetarian restaurant. All classes are open to the community. In progress on Tuesdays at 11 a.m. through Sept. 27 is "Keyword Hebrew for the High Holidays" with Ben Rosenberg. Also in preparation for the Days of Awe will be "Meet the Mahzor," a series of three learning sessions with Marc J. Sussman; they will take place on Sunday mornings at 10 a.m., Sept. 18 and Oct. 2 and 9. A third program before the Days of Awe will be "The Golden Age of Cantorial Music for the High Holidays," with Cantor Earl Berris, Mondays, Sept. 19 and 26 at 11. a.m. The major fall offering will be "Wheel of Fortune-Recurring Dilemmas in Jewish Communal Life," a five-part lecture series featuring Professor Lupovitch. The series will meet once a month on a Sunday night. Each 7:30 p.m. lecture will be preceded by a light supper an hour earlier; there will be a separate charge. Adult Hebrew reading classes begin Sept. 11 and 14. For a schedule of all classes, call Nancy Kaplan, (248) 737-1931. Judaism Class Offered HURRICANE KATRINA An introduction to Judaism class, spon- sored by Temple Israel's Lifelong Learn- ing Center, will teach Jewish traditions, history, holiday celebrations and Israel. Classes will be taught by Temple Israel clergy at the Temple 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays, beginning Sept. 20. There is a charge. For information or to register, call the Tyner Religious School, (248) 661-5725. Orthodox Forum Focus RELIEF EFFORT 9/ 8 2005 68 JARC will present a seminar for families, "Strategies Today for a Successful Tomorrow: Planning for a Child with Special Needs in an Orthodox World," at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, at JARC, 30301 Northwestern Highway, Farmington Hills. The seminar will feature developmen- tal psychologist Dr. Jake Burack, who will address "The Importance of Understanding Your Child's Abilities and Fostering Social Relationships." JARC Executive Director Joyce Keller and Director of JARC's Harris Children and Family Division Laurel Berger will speak on "What JARC Can Do For You Today and In The Future." To RSVP, contact Chaya Leah Tinman, (248) 538- 6610 or cltinman@jarc.org. Class For Couples Slated New at Adat Shalom Synagogue will be a three-part, interactive, informal class designed for engaged and recently (up to five years) married couples. Professional Counselor Shirley Cetner and Rabbi Rachel Shere will meet with couples at 6:30 p.m. on Rabbi Shere Wednesdays, Sept. 14, 21 and 28. Together, the group will explore expecta- tions for marriage and spousal roles; effective communica- tion and conflict res- olution; building the foundation for a last- Shirley Cetner ing and resilient mar- riage; understanding roles and boundaries of parents and in- laws; incorporating Jewish traditions into marriage and intimacy: when needs and expectations differ. There is a $36/couple fee for the series. E-mail Rabbi Rachel Shere, shere@adatshalom.org, or call the syna- gogue office, (248) 851-5100. Beth El Adult Classes Temple Beth El's fall adult education classes will begin Wednesday, Sept. 14. Available are an 11 a.m. beginning Hebrew class on Thursdays taught by Keren Alpert, director of education, and a 6 p.m. Wednesday beginning Hebrew class taught by Alan Lowen. Alpert will teach a 6 p.m. Wednesday intermediate Hebrew class. Lea Beurer will teach two advanced Hebrew classes: one on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. and a second on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. She will lead a conversational Hebrew class at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays. Cost of these nine-week classes is $50 for members and $75 for non-members. Rabbi David Castiglione will teach "Introduction to Judaism,": a nine-week course for prospective converts, non- Jewish partners of Jews and Jews seeking a better understanding of Judaism, 7 p.m. starting Sept. 14. Cost of the series is $75 for members and $95 for non- members. Couples taking the seminar will be charged only one fee. On Wednesdays, Nov. 16 and 30 and Dec. 7 and 14 at 7 p.m. Rabbi Daniel Syme will continue his presentation of "Jewish Law in Modern Life." There is no charge for till% class. Returning Sept. 15 at noon will be- Keren Alpert's monthly lunch and learn sessions. There is no charge for this brown-bag lunch series. Leonard Beigler will lead a discussion Sunday, Oct. 30, at 9:30 a.m. titled "Breakfast with Beigler: The Adolescent Roller Coaster," exploring how parents can handle the issues and obstacles of the teen years. There is no charge. To register, call the Temple Beth El Religious School, (248) 865-0612. Beth Ahm Holiday Study Congregation Beth Ahm will feature two free adult education lectures by Rabbi Steven Rubenstein in preparation for the High Holidays: • "Making the Holy Days Matter" — a discussion of the critical themes of the season with a focus on how to get the most out of services, even if you don't attend synagogue often. Thursday, Sept. 15 at 7:30 p.m. • "Teshuvah: The Process of Repentance" — a session of text study about how to do teshuvah along with a hands-on creative project. Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 7:30 p.m. Call (248) 851-6880 by Sept. 12 to sign up for either or both of the classes.