Books, CDs, Tapes - Needed Drop off used books and media for Get particulars on the B'nai B'rith 1st Israel Family Mission at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, at Adat Shalom Synagogue, 29901 Middlebelt, Farmington Hills. (248) Bookstock Colossal Collection Day 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12, at the Max M. Fisher Federation Bldg., 6735 Telegraph, Bloomfield Township. Tax receipts will be provided. (248) 645-7840, ext. 365. by Cantor Harry Sturm at the membership luncheon of the Congregation Beit Kodesh Sisterhood at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, at 31840 W. Seven Mile, Livonia. (248) 477-8974. Join the National Council of Jewish Women at a Classical Coffee Concert at 10:15 a.m. Friday, Dec. 8, at Orchestra Hall in Detroit, where there will be a Brahms program. $35. Reservations must be made by Nov.16. (248) 355-3300. and Discussion: Gentleman's Agreement," Nov. 12; "Tattooing, Body Piercing and Judaism," Nov. and "Taste of Judaism: An 19; Introduction to Judaism," Nov. 21 and 28 and Dec. 5. Call Rabbi Aaron Starr for participation and price details. (248) 649-4418, ext. 33. Learn about "Moreshet Sepharad — The History and Legacy of Sephardic Jews" during four Education sessions presented by Howard Lupovitch at 7 p.m. Sundays, Lunch and Learn with Keren Alpert as she discusses "Abraham's Legacy" at noon Thursday, Nov. 9, at Temple Beth El, 7400 Telegraph, Bloomfield Township. Bring your own lunch to the free class. (248) 865-0612. Nov. 12, Dec. 10, Jan. 14 and Feb. 4. The free series is planned Hear Dr. Kirsten Fermaglich, of the Michigan State University Dept. of History, deliver a paper titled "A 'Rosenberg' by Any Other Name: Thoughts on Name-Changing and Jewish Identity in the United States" sponsored by the Haddow Center for Judaic Studies at noon Thursday, Nov. 9, in the Judaica Resource Center, 2311 Faculty/ Administration Bldg., 656 W. Kirby on the Wayne State University campus, Detroit. RSVP by Nov. 7 by calling (313) 577-2679. Explore ways of "Putting Your Financial House in Order" with Joe Saul-Sehy, a senior finan- cial advisor with Ameriprise Financial, at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, at Congregation Shir Tikvah, 3900 Northfield Parkway, Troy. The program is arranged by the Sisterhood. $5. (248) 649-4418, ext. 28. Enroll in informal adult educa- tion classes at Congregation Shir Tikvah, 3900 Northfield Parkway, Troy. Sessions include "Movie by Keter Torah Synagogue, 5480 Orchard Lake Rd., West Bloomfield. The first session will look at "Babylonian Roots." Reserve places by calling (248) 681-3665. Network with job search coun- selor Mildred Pivoz at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, at Adat Shalom Synagogue, 29901 Middlebelt, Farmington Hills. (248) 851-5100. Hear two speakers sponsored by the Frankel Center for Judaic Studies. Prof. David Feldman of Birkbeck University of London discusses "Jewish History Meets Post-Colonial Theory: Jews and the British Empire" at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, in the Thayer Building, 202 Thayer, Ann Arbor. Prof. Naomi Seidman of Graduate Theological Union at Berkeley presents "The Sexual Politics of the Hebrew Revival" at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 17, in Mason Hall, 419 S. State Street, Ann Arbor. (734) 763-9047. Find out about domestic and inter- national adoptions with members of the Alliance for Adoption at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, at the Orley Family Bldg., 6555 W. Maple, West Bloomfield. (248) 592-2345. Participate in a healing service at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, at Adat Shalom Synagogue, 29901 Middlebelt, Farmington Hills. (248) 851-5100. 646-3100. Donate blood in a program set by Explore "How Do We Make Decisions About Jewish Law?" with Rabbi Steven Rubinstein at 10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, at Congregation Beth Ahm, 5075 W. Maple, West Bloomfield. (248) 851-6880, ext. 17. Event Hotline Bid in a Chinese auction with members of the Block Israel Chapter of B'nai B'rith at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, at Oriental Forest restaurant, 2525 Elizabeth Lake Rd., Waterford. Call Myrna Fisher at (248) 661-3262. Laugh with comedian Marc Weiner at the annual PTACH Café at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, at Congregation Dovid Ben Nuchim, 14800 W. Lincoln, Oak Park. $25. (248) 557-4007 or (248) 388- 9157. Participate in the Circle of Friends Sunday Morning Conversations 10:30 a.m.-noon at Congregation Beth Shalom,14601 W. Lincoln, Oak Park. There will be a Jewish history discussion with Seth Korelitz on Nov. 12. Call Julie Grodin at (248) 399-3147. Walk with the Jewish Hikers of Michigan starting at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12, at Furstenberg Park and the Ann Arbor Arboretum as-part of a group formed by Temple Beth Emeth and Congregation Beth Israel. jewish.hikers®gmail.com . Meet Carla Listen to Jewish the Brotherhood of Temple Beth News colum- El 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, at 7400 Telegraph, Bloomfield Township. (248) 626-1841. nist Danny Raskin as he is featured by Glennwood ORT at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Raskin Nov.15. Find out particulars by calling (248) 553-3904 by Nov. 10. Find items at the Hadassah Rummage Sale Nov. 15-17 and 19 at Hadassah House, 5030 Orchard Lake Rd., West Bloonifield. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday- Thursday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday. (248) 683-5030. Take part in the third annual Quiz Nite at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, at Congregation B'nai Moshe, 6800 Drake, West Bloomfield. $10- $18. (248) 788-0600. Sign up for a new music program, "New Singable Music and the Composers," led by Cantor Earl Berris in private homes. The first session starts at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19. (248) 788-0600. Health Meet with the Holocaust Survivors Support Group at 10 a.m. Mondays at the Oak Park she conducts a virtual tour of exclusive homes at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, in Schwartz a program sponsored by Eleanor Roosevelt Hadassah. The meeting is at a pri- vate home. (248) 683-5030. Support research and treatment related to neurological diseases at Henry Ford Hospital by attending the 14th annual Shoot for a Cure at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, at the Andiamo Italia Banquet Center in Warren. There will be a dinner and performance by the Spinners. $175-$1,000. (313) 874-4088. Raise money for the Charles A. Main, M.D. Pediatric Cancer Survivor Scholarship Fund of Beaumont Hospitals by attending "Stars Guitars" featuring Eddie Money at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11,at the Shriners' Auditorium and Conference Center, 24350 Southfield, Rd., Southfield. The evening includes a strolling dinner and the auction of guitars played by celebrities. $75-$125. (248) 551-5317. Raise funds for the Beth Shalom Religious School by buying bagels before school starts Sunday, Nov. 12, at 14601 W. Lincoln, Oak Park. 50 cents per bagel. Holidays/Shabbat JCC. (248) 661-2999. Listen to dermatologist Lubomira Scherschun speak on minimizing wrinkles at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, at the Henry Ford Medical Center, 6777 W. Maple, West Bloomfield. (800) 436-7936. Schwartz, Style editor, as Helping Out Attend a meeting of the Michigan Tremor Support Group at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, at Temple Israel, 5725 Walnut Lake Rd., West Bloomfield. Barbara Gordon will discuss "Self-Esteem, Strong Relationships, Coping With Your Tremor." Call Shari at (248) 683- 4138. Join the Men's Club of Congregation B'nai Moshe as they honor veterans during dinner and Shabbat services at-5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10, at the synagogue, 6800 Drake, West Bloomfield. (248) 553-4341. Attend the new member din- ner and Friday Night Fever with guest speaker Dennis Prager at Calendar on page 56 November 9 e 2006 55