Metro DIGEST PFLAG Explained The Jewish Gay Network of Michigan, in partnership with PFLAG (Parents, Family, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays), the Jewish Community Center and Jewish Family Service, will pres- ent a series of evenings to chat in an atmosphere of education and sup- port: "Someone I Know is Gay ... Now What?" The programs will take place on the first Tuesday of every month, at 7 p.m. at the JCC in West Bloomfield. The next program will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 5. The topic of dis- cussion will be "What is PFLAG?" Mike Neubecker, vice president of the national PFLAG organization, will speak. The evening will include cama- raderie, discussion and refreshments. This free program will be of interest to anyone who wants to broaden his or her understanding of homosexuality, gender identity and "coming out!' For information, visit the JGN Web site at www.jgnmi.org or call (248) 432-5661. The following program in the series will take place on Tuesday, March 4. 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Cell Debbie at (248) 514-8349 1111200 A20 January 2008 Addressing Alzheimer's Congregation Shir Tilcvah Sisterhood will host a presentation on Alzheimer's disease 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, at the synagogue, 3900 Northfield Pkwy., Troy. The presentation will follow a 7 p.m. sisterhood business meeting. The program will feature a screen- ing of the film Complaints of a Dutiful Daughter, which chronicles the various stages of a mother's Alzheimer's dis- ease and her daughter's response to it. Debra Mittelbach and Jane Frost of Arden Courts Alzheimer's Assisted Living in Bingham Farms will lead a discussion. Mittelbach has 20 years experience in geriatrics. Frost leads a caregiver support group, her mother has had dementia for 13 years. The charge of $5. Sisterhood mem- bers will be admitted free. Dessert and coffee will follow the presentation. For reservations by Feb. 14, con- tact the sisterhood at cstsisterhood@ yahoo.com or (248) 649-4418, ext. 301. A Mystery At Lunch Bloch Israel Unit of B'nai B'rith will host author Karen Tintori Katz, dis- cussing her new book 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, at Adat Shalom Synagogue, 29901 Middlebelt, Farmington Hills. A light lunch and dessert will be served at a cost of $9, (non-members $12). Katz's recent book Unto the Daughters: The legacy of an honor killing in a Sicilian-American Family is the story of the death of her great- aunt and the family secret meant to be taken to the grave. Make reservations by Thursday, Feb. 13; call Steven Kaplan. (248) 321 8480, or Sandra Mauer, (248) 538-5380. - Learning At Beth Ahm Lifelong learners from the community are invited to participate in a new semester of adult Jewish educational opportunities at Congregation Beth Ahm, 5075 W. Maple, West Bloomfield. Both daytime and evening learning opportunities are being offered. • Rabbi Steven Rubenstein will facilitate a four-week discussion series titled "Jews, News & Views:' explor- ing how current events and ideas are affecting the Jewish community around the world. The sessions will be 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 19 and 26, March 4 and11. There is no charge, but advance registration is appreciat- ed. Call the rabbi, (248) 851 6880, ext. 17 or e-mail raysteven@cbahm.org . • The rabbi will also lead a series of mitzvah workshops starting with a mini-series "The Mitzvah of Havdalah" which will be 7:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays, Feb. 18 and 25. There is no charge, but advance registration is appreciated. • Professor Howard Lupovitch will lead a History Book Club series at Beth Ahm, featuring a lecture a month for three months, starting 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14. The subject will be American Judaism. There is no charge, but advance registration is requested. Rubenstein leads an informal Torah study group 9-9:30 a.m. every Shabbat, which is free and open to all. Also ongoing at Beth Ahm is a Monday afternoon adult Hebrew reading class taught by Beth Ahm Education Director Amy Appelman. For information, call (248) 851-6880, or e-mail relschool@cbahm.org . - Choosing Candidates Temple Emanu-El's Community of Learners will host a political debate 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, featuring Jack Lessenberry, a longtime liberal columnist, and Steve Mitchell, a noted GOP pollster. The event is free and cof- fee and bagels will be served. For information, call Temple Emanu-El, (248) 967-4020, or contact Rabbi Joseph Klein at rabbi@rab- biklein.com. Temple Emanu-El is at 14450 W. 10 Mile in Oak Park.