em e Israe Temple and Synagogue Listings Sponsored by TEMPLE ISRAEL CALENDAR APRIL 7 APRIL 10 9:45 AM, MONDAY MORNING BOOK CLUB. The Yiddish Policemen's Union 7 PM, GESHARIM. For anyone wanting to learn more about Judaism. April's topic: Life Cycles. For location and to RSVP, contact Carol Cooper at 248-851-5545. by Michael Chabon. Facilitated by George Cantor. For details and to RSVP, contact Judy Solomon at 248-661-5700 or judy@temple-israeLorg. 6 PM, SEVENTH AND EIGHTH GRADE GIRLS BOOK CLUB. Discuss Yellow Star by Jennifer Roy and enjoy a pizza dinner. For details and to RSVP, contact Judy Solomon at 248-661-5700 or judy@temple-israeLorg. 7:30 PM, ROSH CHODESH. Celebrate the new moon and the month of Nissan at the JET to see Women's Minyan. After the performance, join Rabbi Marla Hornsten for a session of 'Talk Back:' For details and to RSVP, contact Linda Newman at 248-661-5700 or linda@temple-israeLorg. APRIL 12 APRIL 8 6:30 PM, DINNER & A BOOK SERIES. The Yiddish Policemen's Union 10:30 AM, i IT1 A G E "TOT"ALLY SHABBAT PLAY GROUP. Once a Adat Shalom Synagogue by Michael Chabon. Facilitated by George Cantor. For details and to RSVP, contact Judy Solomon at 248-661-5700 or judy@temple-israeLorg. 7 PM, WHAT EVERY COUPLE SHOULD KNOW BEFORE AND AFTER SAYING "I DO". First of three APRIL 13 10 AM, SISTERHOOD BOUTIQUES & FINE ART AUCTION. Outstanding selection of boutiques for your shopping pleasure. Auction from 3 - 5 PM. Temple Israel's Annual Congregational Seder Congregation Shaarey Zedek 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. 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.; week- days, 5:30 p.m.; Friday 6 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m., 7:30 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., 7:30 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m., 5 p.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. 5075 W. Maple, West Bloomfield, 48322, (248) 851-6880. Rabbi: Steven Rubenstein. Ba'a1 tefillah: Dr. Howard Lupovitch. Rabbi emeritus: A. Irving Schnipper. Ritual director emeritus: Joseph Mermelstein. Services: Friday 5 p.m.; Saturday 9:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; week- days 7 a.m., 7 p.m.; Sundays and major civic holidays: 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. Congregation Beth Shalom 146 South Ave., Mt. Clemens, 48043, (586) 465-0641. Services: weekdays 7:15 a.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.; Sunday 8 a.m. The price of the seder includes a 3% contribution to MAZON in keeping with the tradition of Passover that all who are hungry may come and eat. For details and to RSVP, contact Rita at 248-661-5700 or rgeiringer@temple-israel.org . Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Annual Seder sponsored in part by The Morton and Harriet Freedman Endowment Fund. Congregation B'nai Moshe 6800 Drake, West Bloomfield, 48322, (248) 788-0600. Rabbi: Elliot Pachter. Cantor: Earl Berris. Saturday 9 a.m., 7:45 p.m. Weekdays 7 a.m., 6 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m., 6 p.m. For more information or to RSVP for the above events, call 248.661.5700 5725 Walnut Lake Road • West Bloomfield, MI www.temple-israel.org C6 April 3 • 2008 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. Children's monthly birthday blessings. Beth Tephilath Moses Led by our clergy, this is a fun-filled evening of song and the retelling of the ancient story of Exodus. All Registrants will receive a new family Haggadah to use at our seder and to take home. 137751 U. of Mich. Ahavas Israel (Grand Rapids) 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. $44 per adult • $28.50 per child Spend a delightful second night of Passover with your family and friends. Bring the whole family! — 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/religiouskonservminyan. 1457 Griswold, Detroit, 48226, (313) 864-7824. Baal Kriah: Howard Marcus. Cantorial soloist: Neil Barris. President: Dr. Martin Herman. Services: Saturday 9 a.m. Beth Israel Congregation (Ann Arbor) Sunday, April 20, 2008 at 5:30 PM Dor Chadash 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, 8 p.m.; weekdays 7:30 a.m., 6 p.m. Sunday 8:30 a.m. Congregation Beth Ahm month children 5 and younger are invited to create a Shabbat experience. To RSVP, contact Michelle Lichtman at 248-661-5700 or michelle@temple-israel.org . sessions. For details and to RSVP, contact Elaine Bertsch at 248-661-5700 or elaine@temple-israel.org . Conservative Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue 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 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. Jewbilation 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