Synagogues from page A49 Cantor: Michael Smolash. Cantorial soloist: Neil Michaels. Services: Monday- Thursday 7:30 a.m.; Friday 7:30 p.m., 8 p.m. Saturday 10:30 a.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. Saturday baby naming of Noah William Kaplan, son of Debra and Kevin Kaplan. Jewish Cultural Society 2525 Mark Ave., Windsor, (519) 969-2422. Rabbi: Jeffrey Ableser. Cantor: Marci Shulman. Services: 5:45 p.m. the first and last Friday of the month; 8 p.m. interme- diate Fridays. Temple Beth El Temple Kol Ami Jewish Parents Institute Congregation Beth El 7400 Telegraph, Bloomfield Township, 48301, (248) 851-1100. Rabbi: Daniel B. Syme. Rabbinic associate: Keren Packman Alpert. Cantorial soloist: Rachel G. Kalmowitz. Services: Friday 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m. Sunday 9:30 a.m. Board Shabbat; service written and led by members of the temple board of trustees. Years ago, Rob Schwartz was Federation's Young Adult Division liaison to Hebrew Free Loan, and was amazed to learn about the agency. "I agreed to work with this group, and I had no idea what they did, but I showed up, and they put me right to work." That convinced Rob to remain active with HFL, help- ing agency strategic planning and community outreach initiatives. "We are active. We have a positive impact," says Rob. "Many people come away with the bridge they need to sustain their lives, which is so important." As a frontline agency directly assist- ing the Jewish community, Rob says HFL is connecting with greater num- bers of people in need. "I have enough history with HFL to see the client evo- lution. Years ago, we could help peo- ple get by with smaller amounts and less urgency than we see now. We work hard to assist as many people as we can. HFL is a great resource. It's a great thing to come here and help move the community forward." Your donation to Hebrew Free Loan makes a positive impact. Hebrew Free Loan provides interest- free loans for living expenses, medical fees and many other needs: small business start-up costs, tuition assistance, summer camp, training, and much more. If you or someone you know needs help, please click or call. www.hfldetroit.org 248.723.8184 HEBREW FREE*LOAN hfidetroit.org We Provide Loans. We Promise Dignity. Mj Jewish Federation WE'RE PART OF THE TEAM A50 March 26 . 2009 Temple Beth El (Flint) 5150 Calkins, Flint, 48532, (810) 720- 9494. Rabbi: Karen Companez. Cantorial soloist: Aleksander Chernyak. Services: Friday 8 p.m. unless the first Friday of the month; call for details; High Holiday ser- vices; lvriah religious and Hebrew school. Web: templebethelflint.org . Temple Beth El (Midland) 2505 Bay City Road, Midland, 48642. Lay service twice monthly. Contact Stuart Bergstein, (989) 835-4822. Temple Beth Emeth 5085 Walnut Lake, West Bloomfield, 48323, (248) 661-0040. Rabbi: Norman T. Roman. Rabbi emeritus: Ernst J. Conrad. Soloist: Tiffany Steyer, Services: Friday 6 p.m.; Saturday 10:30 a.m. Saturday ser- vice will highlight sixth-grade students. Congregation Shaarey Zedek 1924 Coolidge, East Lansing 48823, (517) 351-3570. Rabbi: Amy Bigman. Rabbi Emeritus: Morton Hoffman. Cantorial soloist: Pamela Schiffer. Services: Friday 8 p.m. (7 p.m on the second Friday of the month), Saturday 9 a.m. Temple Shir Shalom 3999 Walnut Lake, West Bloomfield, 48323, (248) 737-8700. Rabbis: Dannel Schwartz, Michael L. Moskowitz, Daniel Schwartz. Cantorial soloist: Penny Steyer. Services: Friday 8 p.m. Saturday 10:30 a.m. Friday, Fifth-Grade Honor Shabbat, with youth choir. U-M Reform Chavurah 2935 Birch Hollow Drive, Ann Arbor, 48108-2301, (734) 975-9872. First Friday Shabbat observances, adult programs, pre-school. Sunday school, b'nai mitzvah program, High Holiday observances. JCC, 6600 W. Maple, West Bloomfield, 48322, (248) 661-1000. Director: Marilyn Wolfe. Alternative cultural Jewish cele- brations; secular bar/bat mitzvah ceremo- nies; adult programming; cultural Sunday school from nursery through teen. Sholem Aleichem Institute 28690 Southfield, Suite 293, Lathrup Village, 48076, (248) 423-4406. President: Alva Dworkin. Holiday observances; Friday night oneg Shabbat; cultural events. Workmen's Circle Arbeter Ring JCC, 15110 W. Ten Mile, Oak Park, 48237, (248) 432-5677. President: Arlene Frank. Michigan district director: Ellen R. Bates- Brackett. Secular and cultural holiday observances. Shabbes potlucks, bar/bat mitzvahs, educational and cultural programming. Welcoming community, Jewish/Yiddish culture, social justice. Sephardic 2309 Packard, Ann Arbor, 48104, (734) 665-4744. Rabbi: Robert D. Levy. Chazzan: Ann Zibelman Rose. Services: Friday 5:30 p.m. Tot Shabbat, 6:45 p.m. Family Shabbat, 7:30 p.m. Shabbat ser- vices. Saturday 9:30 a.m. chapel service (lay lead), 10 a.m. sanctuary service. 1429 Hill St., Ann Arbor 48104, (734) 769-0500. Regular Friday evening ser- vices through the school year. Co-chairs: Shayna Liberman, Stefanie Albowitz, Edi David, Rebecca Kamil. Reformchairs07@ umich.edu . Beth Isaac Synagogue Reform/Renewal Traditional Congregation Shir Tikvah B'nai David 2730 Edsel Dr., Trenton, 48183, (734) 675-0355. Services: Friday 7:30 p.m. Congregational leaders conduct services throughout the year. Temple Beth Israel 801 W. Michigan Ave., Jackson 49202, (517) 784-3862. Rabbi: Jonathan V. Plaut. Rabbi emeritus: Alan Ponn. Cantorial solo- ist: Clara Silver. President: David Cwynar. Services: Friday 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. the first Saturday of the month. Temple B'nai Israel Petoskey. Rabbinic Intern: Tami Elliott. Monthly services at 7 p.m. Fridays. Call Tom Johnson for details, (231) 487-1661. Temple Emanuel (Grand Rapids) 1715 E. Fulton, Grand Rapids, 49503, (616) 459-5976. Rabbi: Michael A. Schadick. Services: Friday 6:15 p.m. Temple Emanu-EI 14450 W. 10 Mile, Oak Park, 48237, (248) 967-4020. Rabbi: Joseph P. Klein. Cantor: Darcie Sharlein. Services: Friday 8 p.m. Saturday 10:30 a.m. Temple Israel 5725 Walnut Lake, West Bloomfield, 48323, (248) 661-5700. Rabbis: Harold S. Loss, Paul M. Yedwab, Joshua L. Bennett, Marla Hornsten, Jennifer T. Kaluzny. 3900 Northfield Parkway, Troy, 48084, (248) 649-4418. Rabbi: Arnie Sleutelberg. Services: Friday 6:15 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. Friday, a shorter Music Shabbat for adults and children. Renewal Pardes Hannah 2010 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor, 48104, (734) 213-8374. Rabbi: Elliot Ginsburg. Affiliation: Alliance for Jewish Renewal. Services: Friday night, monthly. Shabbat morning the second and fourth Saturday each month. Services are led by the rabbi and other group leaders. Secular Humanistic The Birmingham Temple 28611 W. 12 Mile, Farmington Hills, 48334, (248) 477-1410. Rabbi: Tamara Kolton. Services: Friday 7:30 p.m.; monthly fam- ily service 7 p.m. Saturday 9:30 a.m. Shabbat study. Sunday school, b'nai mitzvah program, holiday observances. Rabbi's tish Sunday 10:30 a.m. Keter Torah Synagogue 5480 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield, (248) 681-3665. Services: Friday at candle- lighting. Saturday 9 a.m., 5:45 p.m. Monday and Thursday 6 a.m.; Thursday 9:15 p.m. P.O. Box 251574, West Bloomfield, 48325, (248) 855-5007. Cantor: Ben- Zion Lanxner. Services: Saturday 9 a.m. Services held at Hadassah House, 5030 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield. Woodward Avenue Shul 25595 Woodward, Royal Oak, 48067, (248) 399-6265. Directors: Rabbi Chanoch Hadar and Tamar Hadar. Services: Friday, 5:30 p.m. Saturday 9:30 a.m. Minyans Fleischman Residence 6710 W. Maple, West Bloomfield, 48322, (248) 661-2999. Rabbi: Avie Shapiro. Services: Sunday-Thursday abbreviated Minchah: 10 minutes before sunset, fol- lowed by Maariv. Friday and Saturday, Minchah 5 p.m.; Maariv 6:10 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 9:15 a.m. Call office to confirm times. Yeshivat Akiva 21100 W. 12 Mile, Southfield, 48076, (248) 386-1625. Services: During the school year, morning services at 7:30 a.m.; afternoon services at 2:40 p.m. The community is invited.