THURSDAYS • 7:15-8:15 p.m.
ONE NIGHT ONLY!
Hebrew: The Language of Our People
Explore the origins and meanings of basic Hebrew words and con-
cepts through the roots (shoresh). Discover how the connection
between different Hebrew words and concepts express the thoughts,
values and outlook of our people. For all levels of Hebrew knowl-
edge. Taught by: Nira Lev, Alliance for Jewish Education
The Center - D. Dan & Betty Kahn Building-
West Bloomfield
March 16
Kosher Delights: Food and Wine for
Passover and Beyond
Praying With Your Whole Self
Do you groan in shul when you have to stand up and sit down again
and again? Learn to envision, embody and enlighten every part of
you into your experience of prayer that will transfer into your daily
life. This mind-expanding experience is based on the work of Moshe
Feldenkrais. Bring two towels. Taught by: Marjorie Levine, Guild
Certified Feldenkrais Teacher
3/16 - Part I: It's Pesach! What Do I Make for
Dinner?
Fast and easy dinners for Pesach and the rest of the year. Taught by:
Mimi Markofsky, Elite Kosher Catering
3/23 - Part II:
Passover Entrees Vegetarian Style
Maurice Sendak
and His Wild Things
Maurice Sendak is one of the greatest of all children's authors
because of his deep understanding of who children really are. We will
look at his works from Where the Wild Things Are to his more recent
work on Holocaust themes. Taught by: Rabbi Aaron Bergman, Jewish
Passover entrees are more than brisket and chicken. Food writer,
chef and TV personality Annabel Cohen will share her favorite vege-
tarian.entrée recipes including a few with a decidedly Sephardic fla-
vor. Taught by: Annabel Cohen
Academy of Metropolitan Detroit
3/30 - Part III: What Wine
Goes with Matzah?
March 23
Learn from the pro which is the best wine to serve with gefilte fish,
brisket or chopped liver! We will also discuss using the proper wine
glass to enhance the taste of the wine. Taught by: Simon Rotberg
Bringing G-d into Your Life
Explore 10 ways in which great Jewish thinkers have written and
spoken about G-d. Taught by Rabbi Daniel Syme, Temple Beth El
What Did They Read In the Shtetl?
Shtetl dwellers loved biblical tales retold in Yiddish. adventure sto-
ries, tales from the Arabian Nights, European classics and original
Yiddish literature. We will look into many facets of Yiddish works over
the last 200 years, up to Aaron Lansky and his National Yiddish Book
Center. Taught by Mae Sander
Jewish Ethical Blockbusters
3/16 & 3/23: Ethics Versus Halacha and End of
Life Issues
To what point are the mitzvot always ethical and what happens when
modern ethics are not compatible with Jewish law? Taught by
Mommy Wars: Working vs. Staying Home
Begins promptly at 8:15 p.m.
The battle rages in every mother - stay at home or go back to work.
Four contributors to the new book The Mommy Wars discuss the
state of motherhood: Susan Cheever, Molly Jong-Fast, Dawn Drzal
and Terri Minsky. Naomi Wolf serves as moderator. Shalom Street
will be open for tours from 7-8 p.m. Broadcast begins promptly at
8:15 p.m. This broadcast is co-sponsored by Hillel Day School PTO,
YAD, Shalom Baby, Shalom Street, The Sarah & Irving Pitt Child
Development Center. Satellite programming made possible through a
donation by Dr. Marcy Borofsky.
Taught by: Rabbi Lee Buckman, Jewish Academy of Metropolitan
Detroit.
The Talmud: History,
Humanism and Heart
This class will be an exciting and interactive exploration of Talmud.
We will discuss Mishnah and Midrash. You will come to understand
and appreciate Talmud in a way that you never imagined. All materi-
als will be in English and the class will be accessible to new as well
as seasoned students. Taught by: Rabbi Dr. Tamara Kolton, The
Birmingham Temple
Healthy Brain: Development, Sports
Concussion and Dementia
March 30
Singing Through the Seder
Ideas and suggestions for bringing more music into the Seder. Or,
how do I keep everyone awake through the fourth cup of wine?
Included are spoofs and new tunes for your favorite Passover songs.
Presented by the Department of Behavioral Health, Division of
Neuropsychology, Henry Ford Health Systems.
Sign up for one class or for the three-part series.
Taught by: Cantor Stephen Dubov„ Chaye Olam
3/16 Psychosocial Development in Childhood,
Learning Disabilities and Academic Functioning
Israel and the Media:
Has Disengagement Helped?
This course is an update on the unilateral disengagement and its
impact on the relationship between Israel and the media. Taught by:
This course will review the stages of social and emotional develop-
ment in early, middle and late childhood with an emphasis on aca-
demic functioning. Taught by: Dr. Janet Reed, Staff
Andre Douville, Temple Shir Shalom
Neuropsychologist
THURSDAYS • 7:15-8:15 p.m.
3/23 Sports Concussion:
What Athletes, Parents and
Coaches Should Know
March 16 • March 23 • March 30
The Center - D. Dan & Betty Kahn Building-
West Bloomfield
An overview on sports concussions focusing on prevention, diagno-
sis, treatment, and recovery. Taught by: Dr. Kenneth Podell, Director,
Division of Neuropsychology and Sports Concussion Safety program
Echoes and Reflections: A Multi-media
Holocaust Experience (1H1601)
This collaborative curriculum between ADL, Steven Spielberg's
Shoah Foundation and Yad Vashem includes 52,000 testimonials from
56 countries. A visual history that will open your heart. Taught by:
Betsy Kellman, Anti-Defamation League
March 16 • March 23 • March 30
The Center - D. Dan & Betty Kahn Building-
West Bloomfield
Tracing Your Roots Through
Jewish Genealogy
Research techniques and tips from oral histories to vital records and
Internet searches. Taught by: James Grey, Jewish Genealogical
Society of Michigan
Torah Secrets: How to Have
a Happy Marriage
Using classic Judaic sources, these classes give approaches that
can be used to enhance self-esteem and relationships. Taught by
Rabbi Michael Cohen, Keter Torah
Kabbalah: Return
Our relationship with G-d as per the vision of the Kabbalists. Taught
by: Rabbi Chaim Moshe Bergstein, Congregation Bais Chabad
The Cry of Creation:
A Call for Climate Justice
Learn from clergy using an interfaith study guide on global warming.
We will discuss:
• Global Warming - The Science and
Frequently Asked Questions
• Religious Voices on Global Warming
• Paper or Plastic?
Actions That Make a Difference
• Energy and Global Warming: What You Can Do
Rabbis-Jonathan Berkun, Joseph Krakoff, and Eric Yanoff,
Congregation Shaarey Zedek
3/30: Organ Donation
Live from NY's 92nd Street Y (via satellite) presents
THURSDAYS • 8:30-9:30 p.m.
3/30 Update on Dementia and Alzheimer's
Disease: The Facts, Myths and
What You Can Do About It
The class will be designed to understand the prevalence, stages,
contributing factors, and signs of common dementias and preventive
measures. Taught by: Dr. Susanne Wickie Cohen, Staff
Neuropsychologist
SAJE is endowed by a generous gift from Cis Maisel /Oilman.
Federation's
Taught by: 3/16 Rabbi Arnie Sleutelberg, Congregation Shir Tikvah,
3/23 Rabbi Norman Roman, Temple Kol Ami, 3/30 Fr. Charles Morris,
Michigan Interfaith Power and Light and Patricia J. Gillis, Voices for
Earth Justice
Register by March 8 and receive an advance copy of the study guide.
Holy Wars and Holy Warriors
Jewish, Messianic and Apocalyptic expectations compared with
those of Christianity and Islam. Taught by: Rabbi Herbert Yoskowitz,
Adat Shalom Synagogue
Jewish Films and Filmmakers
3/16- Speilberq's Munich and the Portrayal of
Jews in Film Taught by David Hoptman and John Nathan
3/23 - How the Jews Invented Hollywood:
Jewish Producers and the Hollywood Myth
Taught by: David Hoptman and John Nathan
3/30 - Lenore Marwil Jewish
Film Festival Preview
A preview of the films for the 2006 Lenore Marwil Jewish Film
Festival with the Festival's director, David Magidson. Taught by:
David Magidson, Lenore Marwil Jewish Film Festival
The Seven Mystical Steps to Perfection
Explore the multi-faceted approach to character development and
self-awareness based on Jewish mystical thought. Taught by: Rabbi
Leiby Burnham, Jean and Theodore Weiss Partners-In-Torah
Program of Yeshiva Beth Yehuda
The 13 Principles of Belief by Maimonides
Do you clearly know what Jews believe? Find out when you study in
depth the foundations of our religion as recorded by the master,
Maimonides. Taught by Rabbi Avraham Cohen, Yeshiva Beth
Yehudah
Beyond Hava Nagilah:
Appreciating Israeli Music
Explore the diversity of Israel by surveying six decades of its wonder-
fully eclectic music. Listen to Israel's greatest hits and hit makers.
Some familiarity with Hebrew is a plus, but not necessary. Taught by:
Don Cohen, Freelance Writer
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