. a 0%i/ tw ace THE ERITAGE - . - . . ... . . f SouTtui lam - - - - Yom HaZiKaron Events Yom HaZikaron commemorates Israel's fallen heroes and victims of terror. Local events include: • A service 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 22, at the Jewish Community Center in West Bloomfield. An officer from the Israel Defense Forces will speak. The event is sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit. Call Jason Charnas, (248) 642-1645. • A program will be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 23, at the JCC in Oak Park. It is run by Kollel Torah MiTzion with sponsorship from Congregation Beth Shalom, JCC, Temple Emanu-El, Yeshivat Akiva, Young Israel Council of Metropolitan Detroit, Young Israel of Oak Park and Young Israel of Southfield. Charge is $10 per person; $36 per family. Light refreshments. RSVP: Cheryl Jerusalem, (248) 544-8686, or e-mail karenalpiner@comcast.net . • Hear Heedoosh and Blue Fringe on Tuesday, April 24, at Yeshivat Akiva, for Israel Independence Day. See page 41. BROOKDALE SENTOR.LIVING The perfect place for exceptional senior living... • Independent and Assisted Living • A variety of spacious floor plans • Superb dining program • Housekeeping services • Local transportation services • Diverse daily activities, programs, outings and/or events • Heated indoor swimming pool • Strength & fitness classes including Water Aerobics, Tai Chi & Yoga • Resident committees to provide feedback on programs, activities, and more • Registered Nurse available 24-hours • Health & Wellness Center with award winning physician, Dr. Mario De Merieles, M.D. 4t, Ask how you can receive Two Months Free! Call for details• 248 727 2008 • Move-in services available 25800 W. Eleven Mile Road • Southfield, MI 48034 www.theheritage-southfield.corn 1221720 Washtenaw Israel Fest On Sunday, April 29, 2-6 p.m., the Washtenaw Jewish community will gather at the Eastern Michigan University Student Center to mark Israel's 59th year at Celebrate Israel 3. It is the third collaborative effort of nearly 20 Ann Arbor Jewish organizations under the leader- ship of the Jewish Federation of Washtenaw County. Co-chaired by Marc Bernstein and Shirit Kamil, the planning committee is from Ann Arbor Orthodox Minyan, Ann Arbor Reconstructionist Havurah, Beth Israel Congregation, Jewish Cultural Society Hadassah, Jewish Community Center, Jewish Family Services, Keshet Ann Arbor, Temple Beth Emeth, Young Judaea, Habonim Dror, EMU Hillel, U-M Hillel and the Israeli Community of Ann Arbor. The theme is "Kikar Safra: A Celebration of Jewish Music and Art in Honor of Israel Independence Day:' Neil Alexander and his Klezmer Fusion Band will play. Other par- ticipating groups include Temple Beth Emeth's Shir Hadash High School Band and Kol Haley choir. Participants can try Israeli karaoke and Israeli dancing with instruction. Jewish art will be on display; chil- dren can participate in a hands-on art project with glass artists Dani Katsir and Gail Kaplan. U-M Hillel's chef, Emil Boch, will prepare Israeli-inspired food. Tips from the lips of Join us for lunch with Dr. Ruth Westheimer Tuesday, May 8th 1 1 :30 am For Tickets call 248/357-5544 WOMAN'S 1110ALD '07 Sponsored by Sisterhood Boutique Shopping 9 to 4 (open to the public) Great Gifts for Mother's Day Congregation Shaarey Zedek 27375 Bell Rd. in Slid. 1248610 April 19 • 2007 19