em le Isme Temple and Synagogue stings Sponsored by TEMPLE ISRAEL CALENDAR MAY 2 MAY 9 6 PM, SHABBAT DINNER. To RSVP, contact Rita Geiringer at 248-661-5700 or rgeiringer@temple-israeiorg. 7:30 PM, SHABBAT UNPLUGGED. Join us for this joyful, prayerful, song- filled, rocking, jumping, moving, grooving, spiritually-soothing Shabbat worship experience for everyone! MAY 6 MAY 10 6 PM, MUSIC OF THE NIGHT, AN 11 AM, FOURTH - EIGHTH GRADE EVENING AT THE CINEMA. The evening includes a strolling supper and musical review of the most beloved songs from the cinema. For tickets, contact Karla McGinnis at 248-661-5700 or karla@temple-israel.org . MAY 8 7 PM, GESHARIM. A group for those who wish to learn more about Judaism. May's topic: Life Cycle II. For location and to RSVP, contact Carol Cooper at 248-851-5545. 7:30 PM, ROSH CHODESH. Join Rabbi Marla Hornsten for an evening of spirituality and rejoicing as we celebrate the new moon and the month of lyar. To RSVP contact Linda Newman at 248-661-5700 or linda@temple-israel-org. TRIP TO THE ZOO. Join us for a trip to the Detroit Zoo and a Scavenger Hunt. For details and to RSVP, contact Cheryl Weberman at 248-661-5725 or cheryl@temple-israel.org . 9:45 AM, MONDAY MORNING BOOK CLUB. Intuition by Allegra Goodman. Facilitated by Edie Broida. For details and to RSVP, contact Judy Solomon at 248-661-5700 or judy@ temple-israel.org. MAY 13 7 AM, TEMPLE ISRAEUS BUSINESS NETWORKING GROUP. Connect with other businesses and exchange quality referrals. To register, contact Michelle Lichtman at 248-661-5700 or michelle@temple-israel.org . Let Us Share HUGS With Your Children! Ahavas Israel (Grand Rapids) 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. Congregation Beth Ahm 5075 W. Maple, West Bloomfield, 48322, (248) 851-6880. Rabbi: Steven Rubenstein. Ba'aI tefillah: Dr. Howard Lupovitch. Rabbi emeritus: A. Irving Schnipper. Ritual director emeritus: Joseph Mermelstein. Services: Friday 6 p.m.; Saturday 9:30 a.m., 5 p.m.; week- days 7 a.m., 7 p.m.; Sundays and major civic holidays: 9 a.m., 5 p.m. Sisterhood Shabbat. 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. Beth Israel Congregation (Ann Arbor) Temple Israel's Robert Sosnick Family Life Center announces the return of our three-week divorce support program for children ages 5-17. This program will help children get the skills they need to better cope with their parents' divorce. Children will be divided into age-appropriate groups*, and a separate group for parents will meet at the same time. Meetings will be held Thursdays, May 8, 15 and 22 from 4-5 PM at Temple Israel® 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. Congregation Beth Shalom 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 146 South Ave., Mt. Clemens, 48043, (586) 465-0641. Services: weekdays 7:15 a.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.; Sunday 8 a.m. For more information on HUGS, please contact Elaine Bertsch at 248-661-5700 or elaine@temple-israel.org . * Groups will be facilitated by Kari K Provizer, LMSW, ACSW; Janice Tracht, LMSW,ACSW, BCD; and Sari Baskin, BS, CLC. Congregation B'nai Moshe For more information or to RSVP for the above events, call 248.661.5700 May 1 • 2008 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, 8:30 p.m.; weekdays 7:30 a.m., 6 p.m. Sunday 8:30 a.m. Belt Kodesh TEMPLE ISRAEL INVITES YOU TO: A42 Adat Shalom Synagogue 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. MAY 12 5725 Walnut Lake Road • West Bloomfield, MI www.temple-israel.org Conservative 1387290 6800 Drake, West Bloomfield, 48322, (248) 788-0600. Rabbi: Elliot Pachter. Cantor: Earl Berris. Saturday 9 a.m., 8:15 p.m. Weekdays : Monday-Friday 7 a.m., 6 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m., 6 p.m. Haftorah, Gabe Pachter. Aufruf of Michelle Goldstein and Davuid Lang. Dor Chadash — 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.; week- days, 5:30 p.m.; Friday 6 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m., 8:15 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., 8 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 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 holds bi-monthly Shabbat dinner, ser-