With Us-Michigan. (248) 432- 5577, ext. 7. West Bloomfield. The community is welcome. One verse will be studied in-depth each week from the Torah portion, using Rabbi Dov Peretz Elkins' book The Bible's Top 50 Ideas. Purchase for $12.50 through the Beth Ahm office or contact Rabbi Rubenstein: (248) 851-6880 or raysteven@cbahm.org . Register for a Jewish Book Fair luncheon program with Markus Zusak, author of The Book Thief, Tuesday, Nov. 13, at the West Bloomfield JCC. Lunch is at 11:45 a.m. and talk at 1 p.m. $25, or $38 with an autographed copy of Zusak's novel. RSVP due Nov. 8 to sponsoring Greater Detroit Chapter of Hadassah: (248) 683- 5030. Consider these opportunities to learn, most at lunchtime: • Adat Shalom Synagogue, 29901 Let Rabbi Arnie Sleutelberg explain Jewish customs, beliefs Middlebelt in Farmington Hills: Rabbi Herbert Yoskowitz contin- ues his series Trials and Errors, a and celebrations 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Nov. 13 and 20, at Congregation Shir Tikvah, 3900 Northfield Pkwy. in Troy. RSVP to Rabbi Aaron: (248) 649-4418; www.shirtikvah.org . Join a five-week course on the Talmud led by Rabbi Steven Rubenstein 7:30-9 p.m. Mondays, starting Nov. 12, or 10:30 a.m.- noon Tuesdays, starting Nov. 13, at Congregation Beth Ahm, 5075 W. Maple in West Bloomfield. No charge. Nancy Kaplan: (248) 737- 1931 or nancyellen879®comcast. net. Hear a review of Galileo's Daughter, a historical memoir of science, faith and love by Dava Sobel 10:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 16, at the Commerce Township Community Library, 2869 N. Pontiac Trail. Sobel's aunt was journalist- humanitarian Ruth Gruber. (248) 669-8108. Experience Torah with Rabbi Steven Rubenstein at Congregation Beth Ahm's Torah study group 9-9:30 a.m. every Saturday at 5075 W. Maple in discussion of the Alfred Dreyfus, Mendel Bailis and Leo Frank trials noon-1:15 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, and Tuesday, Nov. 13. $10 charge includes lunch. RSVP to Charlotte, preferably one week before each meeting: (248) 851-5100. • Temple Emanu-El, 14450 W.10 Mile in Oak Park: Two local schol- ars will host a photographic tour of Israel and its people, past and present. $10; which includes lunch. RSVP required. Rabbi Joseph Klein: (248) 937-4252, ext. 207; rabbi@rabbiklein.com . • Temple Beth El, 7400 Telegraph Rd. in Bloomfield Township: Keren Alpert, temple director of Education, continues the Lunar learning series 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, and noon Thursday, Nov. 15. Her subject will be "Blessing of Thanksgiving," an explora- tion of the traditional and not-so traditional ways a Jew can give thanks on a daily basis and also at extraordinary times. Bring a bag lunch to the noon program. No charge. Register with the religious school office: (248) 865-0612. Sharpen your job search skills at a series of free seminars sched- Dershowitz At Book Fair The 56th annual Jewish Book Fair, continues through Nov. 18 at the West Bloomfield and Oak Park JCCs. Among the events at the West Bloomfield JCC are: a post-patron dinner lecture with Alan Dershowitz, 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10; local author fair,10 a.m.-noon Sunday, Nov. 11; British high tea, 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11; lunch with the Alan Dershowitz authors, noon Thursday, Nov. 15; Health Awareness Day, starting 9:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 16. Details: (248) 432.5577, ext. 7. uled Nov. 19, 21 and 27-30, at JVS, 29699 Southfield Rd. in Southfield. Topics include resume writing, interviewing, and network- ing. Times vary. For schedule/res- ervations, contact Walt Tarrow, (248) 233-4231 or wtarrow@jvsdet.org . Event Hotline Attend a Veterans' Day ceremony with the Michigan Jewish War Veterans and Ladies Auxiliary 11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly. Rabbi Karen Companez of Temple Beth El in Flint will officiate. Details from Bernard Feldman: (248) 357-2597. Observe an interfaith dialogue, "Evangelicals and Jews in Conversation," 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, at Temple Emanu-El, 14450 W. 10 Mile in Oak Park. Rabbi Joseph Klein of the temple and Minister Peter Carlson, pastor of Berkley Community Church, are the par- ticipants. No charge. Rabbi Klein: (248) 937-4252, ext. 207; rabbi@rabbiklein.com . Play Games with Gals, sponsored by Adat Shalom Sisterhood, 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, at the synagogue, 29901 Middlebelt in Farmington Hills. Choose bridge, canasta, mah Jong or game of choice. Play with your own group or meet new women. Instruction is available. $20 includes lunch. RSVP: (248) 851-5100. Learn how to karate chop your way out of any situation at Self Defense for Women, hosted by Amit Group Hadassah, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, at Hadassah House, 5030 Orchard Lake Rd. in West Bloomfield. Wear comfort- able clothes. Admission is $6 for members; $10 for guests, or free if they join Hadassah at the event. RSVP: (248) 683-5030. Take a leisurely autumn walk with the Jewish Hikers of Michigan, in association with Temple Beth Emeth, 1-2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, at Dolph Park in Ann Arbor. No charge; bring backpacks, munchies and water. Details: (734) 546- 9645; jewish.hikers@gmail.com . Get holiday gifts at the following events: • Detroit Artists Market, 4719 Woodward in the Detroit Cultural Center: Handmade items by local artists go on sale starting 6-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, through Dec. 22. (313) 832-8540; www.detroitartistsmarket.org . • Kingswood School at Cranbrook Educational Community, 39221 Woodward in Bloomfield Hills: Browse through the annual Kingswood Giftorama, featuring items from more than 20 Michigan stores. Purchase tickets online for champagne opening night 6-10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9. Regular hours are 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11. $7 admission; café avail- able. (248) 645-3613; www.giftorama.org . Hear rabbis representing the Orthodox, Conservative and Reform movements discuss Judaism in final session of a series 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, at Cong. Shaarey Zedek B'nai Israel Center, 4200 Walnut Lake Rd. in West Bloomfield. $6 admis- sion. (248) 357-5544. Listen to comedy writer David Lander, a former co-star of the Laverne and Shirley television show, on his life with MS at the annual meeting of Michigan Chapter, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, at the Hilton Detroit Troy, 5500 Crooks in Troy. $15 admission includes luncheon; individuals with MS may request free admission. Reservations required: (800) 344-4867; www.nationalMSsociety.org/mi. Come to the B'nai B'rith International dinner 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, in the Rock Financial Showplace, 46100 Grand River in Novi. Jay Towers of Fox 2 News will MC the evening, which includes a cocktail reception and fashion show featuring Denise llitch Designs, dinner and a tribute program. Ilitch will receive BBI's Great American Traditions Award. Admission is $250 per person, with opportunities to purchase complete tables and program ads. Fran White: (248) 646-3100. Health Learn from a panel of experts at Caring for Your Aging Parents: A Survival Guide 5:30- 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, at Franklin Athletic Club, 29350 Northwestern Hwy. in Southfield. Program sponsor is Women in Communications of Detroit, Inc. Admission is $15 admission for WICI members and students; $25 for others. Yoga session at start of the evening. Registration: (248) 652-1460; www.womcomdetroit. org/UpcomingEvents.htm. Protect yourself during flu sea- son with the help of the Visiting Nurse Association of Southeast Michigan 10 a.m.1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, at Groves High School, 20500 W.13 Mile in Beverly Hills; and 10 a.m.-noon Friday, Nov. 16, at the West Bloomfield JCC; Flu shots are $25; pneumonia shots are $40. Medicare, HAP, Priority Health, Blue Care Network, cash or check payable to VNAHSS will be accepted. VNA Flu-Busters Hotline: (800) 296-8660; visit www.vna.org . Hear about complementary and alternative cancer therapies 7- 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, at Gilda's Club, 517 Rochester Rd. in Royal Oak. Karmanos Cancer Institute's Survivorship University sponsors the lecture of oncologist Dr. Michael Henderson. No charge. RSVP: (800) KARMANOS. Get the latest information on men's health at a breakfast seminar 10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, at Temple Israel, 5725 Walnut Lake Rd. in West Bloomfield. The Temple Israel Brotherhood invites men of all ages to hear urologist Jason Hafron and cardiologist Lary Goldman, both MDs. Bagels and coffee will be served. No charge. (248) 661-5700. Join the Time Travelers Stroke Support Group 10 a.m. every Tuesday through Nov. 27, at Temple Shir Shalom, 3999 Walnut Lake Rd. in West Bloomfield. (248) 737-8700. Calendar on page B22 MI November 8 • 2007 B21