Slina C o (Y lies DIGEST Koliel Torah MiTzion An evening of spirituality, stories of miracles and mysticism is planned for the Kollel Torah MiTzion winter event 6 p.m. Sunday, March 11, at Congregation B'nai Moshe in West Bloomfield. It will feature a Sephardi- style dinner and entertainment. The kollel follows a beit midrash format in which Torah scholars immerse themselves in study in the community. There is a charge. Call Yehuda Tatelbaum, (248) 569-0416. Purim-Palooza Oak Park Congregation Beth Shalom's Purim-Palooza Casino Night at 8-11:30 p.m. Saturday, March 10, will feature blackjack, roulette, craps, bingo and more. There will also be a Detroit-themed dinner, complete with coneys, slid- ers, dessert, beer and wine. The $36 per person charge includes dinner and betting chips. Additional chips will be sold with prizes for the top chip holders. A $5,000 grand prize raffle will be held. Call Alissa Pianin, (248) 723- 8202, or Gail Elkus, (248) 546-6438. For many college students, moving away from home can be intimidating and lonely. When Justin started college, he needed a place on campus he could call home. Thanks to you, Federation is able to support 19 agencies, including Federation is... campus Hillels, offering students like Justin a second home where they can celebrate our culture, meet new friends, HILLEL FOUNDATIONS AT and stay connected with community. Eastern Michigan Universe Michigan State Univers" There are needs in our community, big and small, and Oakland Community College every gift makes a difference. When problems arise, Oakland University people turn to Federation and we turn to you. We University of Michigan appreciate every gift and when you give to Federation, Wayne State University your contribution is truly life-changing. More than 90% of Akiva Hebrew Day School B'nai B'rith Youth Organizatio every dollar you give goes directly to those who need it Hebrew Free Loan Associatio most within our community. When you give to Federation, Hillel Day School of Metro D you give more than money... you give hope. jean and Samuel Frankel Jew newish Apartments and Services Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit Jewish Community Center Jewish Community Relations Council Jewish Family Service Jewish Home & Aging Services JVS Tamarack Camps hen You Give, You Give Hope. Yeshiva Beth Yehudah Yeshiva Gedolah Yeshiva Darchei Torah jewishdetroit.org 888-902- H 0 P E Israel Programs and Services 1227660 Family Focus BROWSE nside the iN every 3rd week of the month n36 formerly jewish.com store Shop from the comfort of your home, give a gift that will be treasured for years to come. Fun I Informative I Interactive For more information call 248.354.6060 54 March 8 2007 1 36 .com 866 583.2422 Shir Tikvah Shines Shul Shine, a program to welcome new members and showcase pro- grams and activities, will take place at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 10, at Congregation Shir Tikvah in Troy. It will highlight activities includ- ing chavurot (friendship groups), retreats, social action projects, inter- faith programs and Torah study. Appetizers and desserts will be served. Babysitting and admission are free. Current and prospective members are invited. For reserva- tions, call (248) 649-4418, ext. 11. Kabbalah Lecture Kolel Moshe Institute for Lifelong Jewish Learning at Congregation B'nai Moshe in West Bloomfield presents Professor Howard Lupovitch in part four of his seven- part series, "A History of Kabbalah — Its Uses, Misuses and Abuses" at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 18. Titled "Sabbatean Heresies,"this part will tell of the strange career of Shabbetai Zevi. Tuition for each lecture is $12. No charge for high- school or college students or adult learners with Kolel Moshe Passports to Torah. Preregistration is encour- aged; walk-ins are welcome. Contact Nancy Kaplan, (248) 737-1931 or kolelmoshe@comcast.net .