Calendar from page A27 Unity And Diversity Howard Lupovitch Learn more about Reform, Orthodox, Conservative and Reconstructionist Judaism at the next session of Prof. Howard N. Lupovitch's Jewish history book club series 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 13, at Congregation Beth Ahm, 5075 W. Maple in West Bloomfield. His lec- ture on "Unity, Diversity and the Melting Pot" is based on Jonathan Sarna's award-winning book, American Judaism. Walk-ins are welcome. No charge, but advance registration is requested: (248) 851-6880, or e-mail nancyellen879@comcast.net . Memorial Center, Zekelman Family Campus, 28123 Orchard Lake Rd. in Farmington Hills. StandWithUs/Michigan is sponsoring Jasser, founder of American Islamic Forum for Democracy. Details: www.aifdemocracy.org ., (248) 538-8790. Share opinions and insights at Rabbi Steven Rubenstein's current events series, "Jews, News & Views," 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, through March 11, at Congregation Beth Ahm, 5075 W. Maple in West Bloomfield. The discussion focuses on events and ideas affecting the Jewish community every- where. No charge. (248) 851-6880, ext. 17, or e-mail: raysteven@cbahm.org. Become informed at "Financial service products: They're not for everyone, but one may work for you," 10-11:30 a.m. Sunday, March 16, at the West Bloomfield JCC. Jewish Family Service is sponsoring as part of its 10-week Caregiver Conversations, an educational series. Presenters from Schechter Wealth Strategies are attorney Bradley K. Feldman and Christopher Hale. No charge. Register with Stephanie Appel: (2480 592-2667, or sappel@jfsdetroit.org . Seniors Join with others at the Holocaust survi- vors' support group 10-11:30 a.m. Monday, March 10, at the Oak Park JCC. The facilitator is Dr. Charles Silow, director of the Program for Holocaust Survivors and Families of Jewish Home & Aging Services. (248) 661-2999. Watch A Day at the Races, the clas- sic movie starring the Marx Brothers, 2 p.m. Monday, March 10, at the West Bloomfield JCC. Sponsor is the Supportive Communities. No charge, and open to all. (248) 661-1000. Try dancing or just listen to Rick May's three-piece band 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 11, at the Oak Park JCC. $2 charge includes light refreshments. Program sponsor is A28 March 6 • 2008 Supportive Communities. No charge. (248) 967-4030. Attend "Fabs" Kaldobsky's music appre- ciation program 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 11, at the Oak Park JCC. This month's selec- tions will feature composers Bach, Berlioz, Chopin, Liszt and Rachmaninoff. No charge. (248) 967-4030. Bring a friend to the Shaarey Zedek Seniors' program with singer Robin Beck 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, in Adler Hall at the synagogue, 27375 Bell Rd. in Southfield. No charge. Refreshments will be served. Call for a ride: (248) 357-5544. Enjoy the voice of baritone Dino Valle 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, at the West Bloomfield. Valle will sing excerpts from operas and perform famous songs. $2 charge. (248) 661-1000. Join the Solo Seniors' outing to Park West Gallery on Northwestern Highway in Southfield at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 13, fol- lowed by dinner at nearby Sero's. This is a program of Supportive Communities. RSVP to Noemi: (248) 432-5486. Young Adults RSVP by March 10 for Club Shushan: Purim at the Park, a party for Jewish adults, ages 21-40, starting 9 p.m. Saturday, March 15, at Comerica Park in downtown Detroit. Admission is $36. Reservations: (248) 357- 5544 or clubshushan@shaareyzedek.org . Youth Join with boys ages 8-12 for a Torah learn- ing session 7-8 p.m. Thursdays at the Lubavitch-Chabad Yeshiva,14000 W. Nine Mile in Oak Park. The one-on-one study will be followed by a game and quiz on the night's content. More features include raffle tickets, prizes and refreshments. Register with Levi Stein at (248) 877-7978 or levich- abad®gmail.com . Give a Chai Five for the Shul-Chabad Lubavitch's youth program, which will meet 10:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, March 8, at the Shenkman Building, 6890 W. Maple in West Bloomfield. The group is for girls and boys, ages 8-13. Register with Levi Stein: (248) 877-7978; chaifive®theshul.net . Visit the "Carnival of the Animals," next in the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra's Dickinson Wright Family Series, 4 p.m. Sunday, March 9, at the Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty in Ann Arbor. Student pia- nists and poets will be featured. Family- friendly activities begin at 2:30, and concertgoers are encouraged to come as a favorite animal or character from "Peter and the Wolf." Admission: $12 for adults, $5 for children. (734) 994-4801. Attend Temple Beth El's Purim Tot Shabbat 9:30 a.m. Saturday, March 15, at 7400 Telegraph in Bloomfield Township. The rab- bis, cantor and educator Keren Alpert will lead an informal family service. A program will focus on the Purim heroes Esther and Mordechai, the villain Haman, and eating hamantashen. (248) 865-0612. Experience an informal, family-friendly morning Shabbat service 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 15, at Congregation Beth Ahm, 5075 W. Maple in West Bloomfield. Open to the community. Future Shabbat Metukah dates are April 12 and May 10. Get details from Education Director Amy Appelman: (248) 851-6880 or e-mail relschool@cbahm.org . Have fun at the many Purim carnivals being held throughout our community. Following are some possibilities for your family to enjoy: •Temple Shir Shalom, 3999 Walnut Lake Rd. in West Bloomfield: Games, activities and food starting 10:30 a.m. Sunday, March 16. (248) 737-8700. • Young Israel of Southfield, 27705 Lahser in Southfield: Starts 11 a.m. Sunday, March 16. Carnival games, moon bounce, face painting and a craft, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; Puppet Adventures Presents: Jack and the Beanstalk, 1:30-2 p.m. for $3. RSVP for the puppet show by March 10. Helen Potoff: (248) 593-2577. • Jewish Cultural Society: 10 a.m.-noon Sunday, March 16, at Jewish Community Center, 2935 Birch Hollow Dr. in Ann Arbor. Enjoy games and prizes, arts and crafts for children, Purim play and costume parade. Free admission, with tickets sold for games and food. Details: (734) 975-9872; www. jewishculturalsociety.org . • Temple Beth El, 7400 Telegraph in Bloomfield Township: Noon-2 p.m. Sunday, March 16, following the Megillah reading in the sanctuary at 11 a.m. Features include games, giant inflatables for bouncing, danc- ing to deejay music and riding on the bull. Tickets sold for food and booths at the door. Barbara Grant: (248) 851-1100, ext. 3149. Shul Food The community is invited to the following events: • Congregation Beth Shalom, 14601 W. Lincoln in Oak Park: Reserve places for a kid-friendly Kabbalat Shabbat service and casual dinner on Friday, March 7. The evening will have a groovy 1960s theme. There is a cost. RSVP to the syna- gogue: (248) 547-7970. Single-parent families may RSVP to Debbie Rosenberg: (248) 205-2537. • Adat Shalom Synagogue, 29901 Middlebelt in Farmington Hills: Spend time with terrorism expert and University of Michigan Prof. Raymond Tanter, speak- ing on "Iran and Israel: Options to Counter Iran's Threat to Jerusalem," 8 p.m. Friday, March 7, during SYNergy Shabbat Weekend. The schedule includes din- ner at 6; three age-appropriate services; child care at 7 and an activity for youngsters at 7:45. Call for dinner charge and space availability: (248) 851- 5100; info®adatshalom.org . • Birmingham-Bloomfield Chai Center: A strolling magician and klezmer vio- linist will be among the featured entertainment at a Cocktail-and-Kiddush Purim party 6 p.m. Friday, March 21, at the Masonic Lodge, 37357 Woodward in Bloomfield Hills. The hors d'oeuvres hour will be followed by a family-style meal. Tickets are $25 adult, $15 teen and $10 ages 5-12. RSVP to Rabbi Boruch Cohen: (248) 203-6721 or chai-rabbi@sbcglobal.net .