Avow C'MON OVER! Tieres what they're saying about us... "HANDSOMELY PRESENTED AND WELL-EXECUTED DISHES? — Sylvia Rector, Detroit Free Press, April 2010 "FROM THE INITIAL CONCEPT TO THE PRODUCT AND THE TALENT, TOASTED OAK IS SCORCHING HOT!" — Nicole Rupersburg, Real Detroit Weekly, Dining In Detroit, May 2010 Focus On Jobs • "The Future of Michigan's Work Force": 7 p.m. "THIS IS THE KIND OF HOTEL RESTAURANT TO WHICH LOCALS ARE GOING TO RELATE, YOU'RE GOING TO LOVE TOASTED OAK." Wednesday, Oct. 13, at Adat Shalom Synagogue in Farmington Hills. Presenter Andy Levin is acting — Molly Abraham, Detroit News, June 2010 director of Michigan Dept. of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth. Rabbi Aaron Bergman is part of the DINE WITH US & RECEIVE $15 CREDIT JVS program. Free. (248) 851-5000. • The Success Team: Informal but structured sessions with JVS Employment Specialist Karen Gutman will provide accountability and focus for job-seeking individuals starting 9:30-11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 14, at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield. Meets Thursdays, except Thanksgiving, through Dec. 9. Elaine: elaine@temple-israel.org or (248)-661-5700. Social worker Helene Croll facilitates on sec- ond and fourth Mondays. • Cancer: Drop in for inspiration and encouragement at "Together We Stand—Your Journey Through Cancer" 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Oct. 13 and 27. Social worker Jodie Jacobs facilitates on second and fourth Wednesdays. For recently diagnosed individuals in treatment, age 18 and older. Survivorship University presents Dr. Leigh Solomon on "The Latest Advances in Ovarian Cancer Treatment" 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13, at the Karmanos Cancer Center, 31995 Northwestern Highway, Farmington Hills (also known as the Weisberg center). Free. RSVP: call (800) 527-6266 or online at karmanos.org . Meet parents and children (through eighth grade) at Rainbows, a seven-week divorce support group starting 7-8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 18, at Birmingham Temple, Farmington Hills. Hosted by SPACE for Changing Families, by National Council of Jewish Women/Greater Detroit Section. $10. RSVP: space®ncjwgds.org or (248) 355-9936. HELPING OUT Make gifts for sick children at weekly Hadassah Doll Project sessions, 9-11:30 a.m. Thursdays, at Davidson Hadassah House, 5030 Orchard Lake Road in West Bloomfield. No special skills needed. (248) 683-5030. for charcuterie & cheese purchases in the deli. EXPIRES NOVEMBER 18TH, 2010 MUST DINE IN THE RESTAURANT TO RECEIVE $15 CREDIT IN MARKET, ONE COUPON PER GUEST. Saturday, Oct. 16, at Cong. Beth Ahm in West Bloomfield. Study texts in English as well as the original Hebrew. Nancy: nancyellen879@att.net or(248) 737-1931. JEWISH LEARNING • TOASTED OA Join Rabbi Aaron Starr for "Beyond Blood and Lust," adult education after Shabbat lunch Saturday, Oct. 9, at Cong. Shaarey Zedek in Southfield. He will explore bibli- cal stories "they didn't teach in Sunday School" through midrashim, archeology and modern interpretations. RSVP sug- gested to Karen: kdavis@shaareyzedek.org or (248) 357-5544, ext. 60. Grill & "Mark et c,/ 27790 NOVI ROAD I NOVI, MI 48377 LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE BARONME RENAISSANCE HOTEL RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE AT VAVW.TOASTEDOACCOM OR CALL 248-277-6000 Try to "Just Say 'Know' to Judaism, Partners in Torah's lunch-and-learn series, starting noon Wednesday, Oct. 13, at West Bloomfield JCC. Rabbi Tzvi Muller will give four lec- tures though Nov. 3 on theme: "Winning Hearts and Minds — The Ethics of Genuine Relationships." $18 for series or $7 per lec- ture; includes lunch. RSVP: justsayknowtoju- daism.com or (248) JUDAISM. Study Yiddish with Daniella HarPaz Mechnikov of Workmen's Circle/Arbeter Ring on alternate Tuesday nights at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield. Two student levels offered. Aaron Egan leads a one-hour Yiddish Vinkl discussion group at 6:30 p.m. on alter- nate Tuesdays. Details/registration: www. circlemichigan.org or micircle1@gmail.com SPOSITA'S RISTORANTE Fine Italian Dining in a Casual Atmosphere Sunday-Thursday h Welcome back Rabbi Joseph Telushkin, featured speaker on SYNergy Shabbat Weekend, Friday night and Saturday daytime, Oct. 15-16, at Adat Shalom Synagogue in Farmington Hills. Schedule, including 6 p.m. Shabbat Rocks service and buffet dinner: info@adatshalom.org or (248) 851-5100. Learn importance of an early childhood Jewish education at "If Not Now, When?" an Akiva Hebrew Day School-sponsored program for adults only, 8:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13, at Jerusalem Pizza inside West Bloomfield JCC or 8:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27, at home of Bella and Jeffrey Morgan. RSVP to facilitator Lisa Parshan: (248) 386-1625, ext. 233. Join Rabbi Steven Rubenstein for a Beit Midrash Experience during 9 a.m. services Calendar on page 54 HOLIDAYS er SHABBAT , Sunday-Thursday 15% % OFF t ri 1 TOTAL 5% FOOD OFF f BILL TOTAL FOOD BILL ~ 00 10% off on Fri and Sat 011 10% off on Fri and Sat I OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! t2481 538-8954 Not good with any other offer E Not good with any other offer `Good with coupon. Expires 10/30/10 Good with coupon. Expires 10/30/10 33210 W. 14 Mile Rd t. ea CM m G32 w o eta lEa o 1.3 E,, In Simsbury Plaza, just east of Farmington Rd. Mon-Thurs: 4pm-10pm • Fri: 11am-11pm West Bloomfield Sat: 4pm-11pm • Sun: 4pm-9pm p, Banquets Weddings Showers Bar/Bat MitzvahsReunions Anniversaries [tc. Birthdays WE CATER AT MOST SYNAGOGUES, TEMPLES, HOTELS AND THE HALLS OFYOUR CHOICE Role Of Jewish Athletes Talk about "Koufax and Greenberg: Jewish Athlete or Jew and Athlete?" with Prof. Howard Lupovitch at his two-part Men's Club series, "Sports and the American Jewish Psyche," 4'1E40e-7),o, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14, at Congregation ee4t- pvicd Beth Ahm in West Bloomfield. Next: Nov. 18. Women as well as men invited for pizza/ salad supper, 45-minute talk and brief minyan Koufax Greenberg service. Dinner, $6 payable at door, requires RSVP by 4 p.m. Oct. 13 to Paul: pdarmon@flash.net or (248) 739-9370. JEWEL CLASSIC CUISINE Approved by Council of Orthodox Rabbis KOSHER CATERERS PHILIP TR[1., food & Beverage Director 248-661-4050 Farmington Hills October 7 • 2010 53