dat Shalom is very pleased to welcome VANESSA HIDARY ctress, writer and director r1 Vanessa Hidary, aka The He- brew Mamita, grew up on Manhat- tan's culturally diverse Upper West Side. Her experiences as a Sephardic Jew with close friends from different ethnic and reli- gious backgrounds inspired her to write "Culture Bandit," a solo show that chronicles Vanessa's coming of age during the golden age of Hip-Hop. She is dedicated to fostering understanding and friendship between all people. She has appeared three times on HBO's "Rus- sell Simmon's Def Poetry Jam" and is featured in the award-winning film "The Tribe." Vanessa has been featured in numerous publications. She has recently begun conducting poetry and racism workshops with the B'nai B'rith Youth Organization, and is cur- rently working with Birthright Israel. p Please join us for: FRIDAY EVENING SHABBAT EXPERIENCE * * 5:00 p.m. - Kabbalat Shabbat Service 5:45 p.m. - Shabbat Shaboom (dinner served following Kabbalat Shabbat Services) * Casual Shabbat Buffet following the * 7:00 p.m. - Child care opens Kabbalat Shabbat Service and Kiddush 7:30 p.m. - Children's Entertainment - "Nelson, The Animal Guy" * 7:30 p.m. - VANESSA HIDARY An Evening of Stories & Spoken Word SHABBAT MORNING * 8:30 a.m. - Talmud Study with Rabbi Bergman Jewish Law on War: Which wars are permitted, which are mandatory, and which are forbidden? * 9:00 a.m. - Traditional Service * 10:00 a.m. - Presentation by The liebre* rn ita Ma Community Educator Ruth Bergman r Lilith: Demon or Heroine * 10:30 a.m. - Youth Services * Enhanced Kiddush following Services Casual attire througho S - AN EVENING OF STORIES & SPOKEN WORD WITH VANESSA HIDARY Amissw t CHAIRPERSONS: CAROL WEINTRAUB FOGEL AND PHYLLIS PILCOWITZ 11111L 111111111L For dinner reservations, please call 248-851-5100 or download an invitation from www.adatshalom.org . 1527030 IN CELEBRATION OF OUR NEWEST BRANCH Join Us On Tuesday, January 12 at 8:30 a.m. for Our Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with Congressman Gary Peters PLUS TAKE ADVANTAGE OF EXCLUSIVE GRAND OPENING OFFERS • $50 BONUS when you open a new CASH BACK Checking Account* • $50 BONUS for closing an Auto Loan** • GREAT 2.50% APY on a 12-month Certificate of Deposit*** • GREAT 2.00% APY on a 12-month Kids Certificate of Deposit**** West Bloomfield 6515 W. Maple Road West Bloomfield, MI 48322 (Located at the corner of Maple and Drake Roads across from the JCC) Offers available through March 31. 2010 Disclosures: *Applies to new checking accounts with direct deposit and is subject to approval. Member will be awarded 7,000 points ($50 paid upon redemption) once the direct deposit/ACH posts to your account. **Conditions apply. $50 deposited into your account at time of closing. ***Annual Percentage Yield. Must have checking account with direct deposit. New money only. Minimum opening deposit of $2,500 and maximum of $25,000. The annual percentage yield is based on an assumption that interest will remain in the account. Withdrawals and fees may reduce earnings. Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. ****Annual Percentage Yield. New money only. Minimum opening deposit of $500 and maximum of $25,000. The annual percentage yield is based on on assumption that interest will remain in the account. Withdrawals and fees may reduce earnings. Penalty may be Imposed for early withdrawal. Offers apply to new or existing members. Must visit West Bloomfield branch to qualify for offers. 10 January 7 • 2 010 NCUA