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RABBI VS. PROFESSOR
7-8:30 pm. First session of FedEd
course, "Rabbi and the Professor," taught
by Rabbi Aaron Bergman and Prof.
Howard Lupovitch at Fisher Federation
Building, 6735 Telegraph in Bloomfield
Twp. They will discuss nature and prac-
tice of Judaism, issues that have per-
plexed Jews for centuries. Meets on five
Wednesdays through May 25. There is a
charge. jewishdetroit.org/feded or 248-
205-2557.
JEWISH GAY NETWORK
7-9 pm. "Establishing Legal Protections"
is first in the Jewish Gay Network's
"Twice Blessed" speaker series at
West Bloomfield JCC. Jay Kaplan, staff
attorney for ACLU-LGBT (Lesbian, Gay,
Bisexual, Transgender) Project, and Mary
Kator, chief counsel for the Rainbow Law
Center, will discuss ways in which laws
fail to protect members of LGBT com-
munity. Three more programs in June will
focus on issues affecting older adults.
$10/$35 for series. RSVP: Judy, jlewis@
jccdet.org or 248-432-5661.
PAW SIGNING
7-9 pm. Professional storyteller Eileen
Isenberg will introduce Dogphoria by Jim
Dratfield at local "book/paw signing"
by the project's Responsible Maddy of
Leader Dogs for the Blind, at Barnes &
Noble Booksellers, 2800 S. Rochester
Road in Rochester Hills 48307. lynn@lyn-
nisenberg.com or 248-853-9855.
My, how we've changed.
First Michigan Bank has a new name,
Talmer Bank and Trust.
Now, we know you're asking, "Why a name
change?" Well, it's not the result of a merger or
an acquisition. It's a tribute by our two founders
to their grandfathers (whose last names were
Talmage and Merzon), two men who dedicated
their lives to community service.
THURSDAY, MAY 5
DOLL PROJECT
9-11:30 am. Volunteers make gifts for
hospitalized children at weekly Hadassah
Doll Project sessions at Hadassah
House, 5030 Orchard Lake Road in West
Bloomfield. No special skills needed to
participate. 248-683-5030.
So while you'll see a new name, the same
AGING BETTER
friendly people who take care of you at our
10 am Social worker Lynn Breuer of
ElderCare Solutions of Michigan, a divi-
sion of Jewish Family Service, presents
"Plan Well, Age Well and Live Well" pro-
gram at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield.
Info: www.eldercaresolutionsofmi.org .
RSVP: Michele, mjajac@temple-israel.org
banking centers are still here. So is the personal
service you rely on, and our strong support of
this community. Your existing checks and ATM
cards will work just fine too.
Stop by and see us again soon. Some things may
look a little different, but our people — and their
commitment to you — remain the same.
LUNCH & GARDENING
10 am-3 pm A specialist from English
Gardens gives presentation on "Floral
and Herb Container Gardens" following
lunch at noon, also continuous boutique
shopping, on Sisterhood's Donor Day at
Adat Shalom Synagogue in Farmington
Hills. $45 minimum. RSVP: 248-851-
5100.
IJUMPIN' & JIVIN'
TALMER
BANK AND TRUST'
Sen ,ice,
10-11:30 am. Joyce Epstein leads cre-
ative music and movement for children
ages 0-4 through May 26, in outdoor/
indoor gym at Cong. Shaarey Zedek in
Southfield. Parents will stay. No RSVP.
Karen, kdavis@shaareyzedek.org or 248-
357-5544.
CONCERT FOR SENIORS
Headquarters: 2301 West Big Beaver Road Suite 525 Troy, MI 48CS—
www.taImerbank.corn
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1 pm. Concert with Marty Mandelbaurn
and Marsha Rofel at Oak Park JCC. Non
refundable paid reservations for noon