emple Israel Temple and Synagogue Listings Sponsored by Conservative TEMPLE ISRAEL CALENDAR MARCH 14 11 AM, irnAcinE BUSY BABIES PLAY GROUP. Children ages 2.5 and younger are invited to join us for music, gym and Shabbat snacks. Open to the community, free of charge.To RSVP, contact Michelle Lichtman at Temple. MARCH 16 9 AM, ANNUAL PURIM BROTHERHOOD BLOOD DRIVE. Help save a life! Brotherhood will team up with The American Red Cross atTemple Israel during the YFTI Purim Carnival. 11:30 AM, SISTERHOOD'S TEA AT THE HISTORIC SNOW HOUSE. month children 5 and younger are invited to create a Shabbat experience. To RSVP, contact Michelle Lichtman at Temple. Join us for tea at one of the most historically significant homes open to the public. To RSVP, contact Norinne Selesko at 248-553-8883 or norinnes@hotmail.com . 9 PM, CLUB SHUSHAN PURIM AT THE PARK. Join Temple Israel 6:15 PM, FOURTH THRU SIXTH SHABBAT PLAY GROUP. Once a MARCH 18 irnAGinE and Shaarey Zedek Young Adults for our young adult (21-40) Purim party at the Tiger Club at Comerica Park. To RSVP, contact Michelle Lichtman at Temple. GRADE GIRLS BOOK CLUB. Discuss A Pickpocket's Tale by Karen Schwabach. For details and to RSVP, contact Judy Solomon at Temple. MARCH 20 MARCH 16 NOON, YFTI PURIM CARNIVAL. Celebrate with us and support YFTI. Games, raffles, moonwalks, food and more. 29901 Middlebelt, Farmington Hills, 48334, (248) 851-5100. Rabbis: Herbert Yoskowitz, Rachel Lawson Shere. Rabbi emeritus: Efry Spectre. Cantor: Frank Lanzkron-Tamarazo. Cantor emeritus: Larry Vieder. Ritual director: Barry Lippitt. Services: Friday 6 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m, 7:30 p.m.; weekdays 7:30 a.m., 6 p.m. Sunday 8:30 a.m. Ahavas Israel (Grand Rapids) MARCH 17 MARCH 15 11 AM, i IT] AGinE "TOTALLY Adat Shalom Synagogue 9:30 AM, TOUGH KID, TIRED PARENT. We're still tired! Share stories, advice, support and understanding with other parents facing similar challenges. To RSVP, contact Elaine Bertsch at Temple. 2727 Michigan St. SE, Grand Rapids, 49506-1297, (616) 949-2840. Rabbi: David J.B. Krishef. Cantor: Stuart R. Rapaport. Services: Wednesday, Thursday, 7:30 a.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m. Beit Kodesh 31840 W. Seven Mile, Livonia, (248) 477- 8974. Cantor emeritus: David A. Gutman. Rabbinic adviser: Jason Miller. Presidents: Martin Diskin, Jerry Cohn, Aaron Engel. Services: Friday. 8 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. Congregation Beth Ahm 5075 W. Maple, West Bloomfield, 48322, (248) 851-6880. Rabbi: Steven Rubenstein. Ritual director emeritus: Joseph Mermelstein. Rabbi emeritus: A. Irving Schnipper. Ba'al tefillah: Dr. Howard Lupovitch. Services: Friday 6 p.m.; Saturday 9:30 a.m., 5 p.m.; weekdays 7 a.m., 7 p.m.; Sundays and major civic holi- days: 9 a.m., 5 p.m. Beth Israel (Flint) G-5240 Calkins Road, Flint, 48532, (810) 732-6310. Cantor emeritus: Sholom Kalib. President: Leonard Meizlish. Services: Saturday 9:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; weekdays 7:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Sunday and legal holi- days 8 a.m., 5 p.m. lvriah religious school (810) 732-6312. Temple Israel's Robert Sosnick Family Life Center Presents Beth Israel Congregation (Ann Arbor) 2000 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor, 48104, (734) 665-9897. Rabbi: Robert Dobrusin. Services: Friday 6 p.m.; Saturday 9:30 a.m.; weekdays 7:30 p.m.; Sunday 7:30 p.m. What Every Couple Should Know Before and After Saying Dow (Relationship issues for the New Millennium) Session Will begin on Congregation Beth Shalom Tuesday, April 8, 2008 7 - 8:30 PM at Temple Israel This is an exciting and eye opening 3-week couple's journe y which will address topics such as: • Growing from "I" into "We" • Essential skills for couples communication • Resolving conflicts-My Way vs. Your Way • Division of home/work responsibilities • Jewish outlook on marriage The workshop will be facilitated by Bari D. Berkowitz, M.A., L.L.P. and Mona J. Shane, M.A., L.L.P., C.A.C-1. Psychotherapists with a private practice in West Bloomfield. Please contact The Robert Sosnick Family Life Center to reserve your space, (248) 661-5700 or elaine@temple-israel.org . For more information or to RSVP for the above events, call 248.661.5700 C6 March 13 • 2008 1370580 — U. of Mich. U-M Hillel; 1429 Hill St., Ann Arbor 48104, (734) 769-0500. Rabbi: Nathan Martin. Co-chairs: Josh Weinstein, Madeline campo. Check Web site for times www. umhillel.org/religious/conservminyan. Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue 1457 Griswold, Detroit, 48226, (313) 864-7824. Baal Kriah: Howard Marcus. Cantorial soloist: Neil Barris. President: Dr. Martin Herman. Services: Saturday 9 a.m. Congregation Shaarey Zedek Rabbis: Joseph H. Krakoff, Eric S. Yanoff. Rabbi emeritus: Irwin Groner. Cantor: Meir Finkelstein. Cantor emeritus: Chaim Najman. Assistant cantor: Leonard Gutman. Southfield: 27375 Bell Road, Southfield, 48034, (248) 357-5544. Services: Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m., 7 p.m.; Sunday 8:30 a.m., 5 p.m. West Bloomfield, B'nai Israel Center: 4200 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield, 48323-2772, (248) 357-5544. Services: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 7:15 a.m., 6 p.m.; Monday, Thursday 7 a.m.; daily 6 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m., 7 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m., 5 p.m. Temple Israel 2300 Center Ave., Bay City, 48708; (989) 893-7811. Rabbi: Dorit Edut. Visiting rabbi: David Nelson. Presidents: Dr. Jonathan Abramson, Beth Cook, Mark Duvall. Services: Friday monthly (time varies). Saturday 10 a.m., twice a month. Call for times and dates. A liberal, egalitarian congregation serving the tri-cities area. Religious and Hebrew education pro- grams for children and adults. Independent Ahavat Shalom 413 N. Division St., Traverse City, 49684, (231) 929-4330. Weekly Shabbat celebra- tions, holidays, year-round programming, children's education. Summer program- ming for downstate visitors. Birmingham Bloomfield Chai Center 1578 Lakeside Dr., Birmingham, 48009 (248) 203-6721. Rabbi: Boruch Cohen. Shabbat services 10 a.m. Creative pro- gramming and classes; private learn- ing available; no membership required. Information at chai-rabbi@sbcglobal.net . Grosse Pointe Jewish Council 146 South Ave., Mt. Clemens, 48043, (586) 465-0641. Services: weekdays 7:15 a.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.; Sunday 8 a.m. P.O. Box 25031, Detroit 48225, (313) 882- 6700. Rabbi: Ernst J. Conrad. Cantorial soloist: Bryant Frank. Monthly Shabbat services, High Holiday services, year- round programming and religious educa- tion. E-mail: thegpjc@comcast.net. Congregation B'nai Moshe Jewbilation Beth Tephilath Moses • The five stages of marriage 5725 Walnut Lake Road • West Bloomfield, MI www.temple-israel.org 14601 W. Lincoln, Oak Park, 48237, (248) 547-7970. Rabbi: Daniel M. Wolpe. Rabbi emeritus: David A. Nelson. Cantor: Samuel L. Greenbaum. Ritual director: Rev. Samuel Semp. Services: Friday 6 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m., 6:30 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m., 5 p.m.; weekdays 7 a.m., 6:30 p.m. Men's Club Shabbat. Dor Chadash 6800 Drake, West Bloomfield, 48322, (248) 788-0600. Rabbi: Elliot Pachter. Cantor: Earl Berris. Saturday 9 a.m., 7:15 p.m. Weekdays 7 a.m., 6 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m., 6 p.m. Haftorah, David Weinfeld. Aufruf of Eric Feldman and Dena Wigder. P.O. Box 130014, Ann Arbor, 48103, (734) 996-3524 or 995-1963. Rev. Lauren Zinn. Services: Friday 6:15 p.m., following din- ner. Jewish Roots with Interfaith Wings holds bi-monthly Shabbat dinner, ser- vices, kids' programs, family school and Hebrew school for all ages.