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 WE'RE PART Of THE TEAM DAIMLERCHRYSLER nwa NORTHWEST AIRLINES. February 23 P 2006 51