AMERICAN FRIENDS OF
MAGEN DAVID ADOM
AKIVA SALUTES ISRAEL
5:30 pm. Speakers, activities for chil-
dren, food and a concert by Soul Farm
at community-wide celebration of Yom
HaAtzmaut at Yeshivat Akiva, 21100 W. 12
Mile in Southfield. JCRC is a co-sponsor.
Sidney, sidneykatz@akivak12.org or 248-
386-1625.
ISRAEL CELEBRATION
7 pm. Conservative Jewish congrega-
tions offer joint celebration for Israel
Independence Day, Israeli dancing
to follow, at Cong. Beth Ahm in West
Bloomfield. Free. 248-851-6880.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 11
USED BOOK SALE
10 am. Doors open daily for spring sale
of books in 40 categories, through May
14, at Commerce Twp. Community Library,
2869 N. Pontiac Trail. Bag of books for $5
on Saturday. 248-669-8108.
BOOK REVIEW
Noon. Lunch & Literature Book Club pres
ents Start-up Nation, Dan Senor and Saul
Singer's book about Israel's business suc-
cess, at West Bloomfield JCC. Wall Street
Journal and New York Times writer Doron
Levin facilitates discussion. Bring your
own lunch; coffee/dessert provided. Free.
RSVP: Francine, 248-432-5546.
'HOLY LAND REVEALED'
1 pm. DVD learning series presented
Wednesdays at Cong. Beth Ahm. Drop
in to hear two 30-minute lectures by Dr.
Jody Magness at University of North
Carolina-Chapel Hill. Free. Details:
nancyellen879@att.net or (248) 737-1931.
SENIORS' MEMORY CLUB
1:30 pm. Ronnie Berman leads brain
teasers in Room 205 at West Bloomfield
JCC. $3. 248-967-4030.
A SUPPORT GROUP
5-6 pm. West Bloomfield Temple Israel
offers "Together We Stand," for patients
May 11 and 25. RSVP 48 hours prior: 248-
661-5700 or mzajac@temple-israel.org .
MAH JONGG TOURNEY
6 pm. Galilee Chapter of Jewish Women
International hosts tournament play at
Cong. B'nai Moshe in West Bloomfield.
$25/$20 advance. RSVP: rbmay@aol.com
or Judi, 248-331-7189.
SHORT STORIES
7 pm. Friends of West Bloomfield Twp.
Public Library presents review of Olive
Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout, at 4600
Walnut Lake Road. Repeated 10 am.
Friday, May 13. 248-851-0463.
JEWISH & POPULAR MUSIC
1 pm. CSZ seniors invites all to hear vocal-
ist Michael Krieger at Cong. Shaarey Zedek
in Southfield. Free. Janet, 248-357-5544.
ISRAEL TALK
7:30 pm. Prof. Yael Aronoff of James
Madison College-Michigan State U., delivers
IRP Annual Lucas Lecture, "Israeli Foreign
Policy in a Changing Middle East," at Oak
Park JCC. Free. 248-967-4030, ext. 2018.
A Legacy of Ensuring that MDA
is ALWAYS Prepared
THURSDAY, MAY 12
'FOOD FOR THOUGHT'
11:30 am. Jewish Federation Women's
Department hosts journalist/author Sue
Fishkoff's talk on "Jewish Identity Today" at
Adat Shalom Synagogue in Farmington Hills.
$25, includes lunch. RSVP: 248-203-1519 or
www.thisisfederation.org .
SYNAGOGUES' HISTORY
11:45 am-1 pm. Rabbi Herbert Yoskowitz
presents "Histories of Ahavas Achim and
Beth Aaron," at his Thursday lunch-and-
learn series, through May 26, at Adat
Shalom Synagogue in Farmington Hills. Free.
Bring dairy lunch; drinks, dessert provided.
RSVP by Friday prior to Sheila, slederman®
adatshalom.org or 248-851-5100, ext. 246.
MDA paramedics come to the rescue moments
after the March 23, 2011 bombing in Jerusalem.
LUNCH & CONCERT
Noon. Lunch followed by 1 pm concert fea-
turing singer Robin Beck at Oak Park JCC.
Concert only: $1. Pre-paid lunch: $3/not
refundable, due by May 10: 248-967-4030.
CAREGIVERS TO MEET
2-4 pm. Dorothy & Peter Brown Jewish
Community Adult Day Care Program offers
support group for caregivers of individu-
als with Alzheimer's Disease or a related
diagnosis at Jewish Senior Life, Fleischman
Residence/Blumberg Plaza, 6710 W. Maple
in West Bloomfield. Onsite respite during
meeting can be arranged. Free. RSVP to
Fran, 248-592-5032.
AID FOR CANCER PAIN
6-7:30 pm. Nurse Carol Strong from
Karmanos Cancer Institute discusses
"Understanding Pain Management," a
Survivorship University presentation for
cancer patients, at Jewish Family Service,
6555 W. Maple in West Bloomfield. Free.
www.karmanos.org or 800-527-6266.
MUSICAL FEAST
6 pm. DSO Volunteers Council presents
string quartet from Detroit Symphony
Orchestra and bistro-style dinner catered
by Savoir Fare at Levy home in Birmingham.
Your contribution to American Friends of Magen David
Adorn ensures that MDA's EMTs and paramedics are
always on call, 24/7, 365 days a year. Operating from
a network of 110 Emergency Medical Stations
throughout Israel, many of which were renovated or
rebuilt by AFMDA, Magen David Adorn dispatches its
personnel to every emergency, utilizing the latest GPS
technology and its state-of-the-art Motobridge
communications system. Day or night, MDA's fleet of
800 fully equipped ambulances and other emergency
response vehicles respond to terror attacks, car
accidents, illnesses, childbirth, missiles, heart attacks
and more with speed, skill and compassion.
Thanks to your strong support!
$200. RSVP: 313-576-5154.
PREVENT TEEN CRIME
7-9 pm. Prosecuting attorney Lora
Weingarden addresses "How to Keep Kids
Out of Trouble," for parents of middle
and high school students, at Birmingham
Unitarian Church, 38651 Woodward,
Bloomfield Hills. Free. motherscenterbirm.
bloom@gmail.com or 248-622-3366.
'THE GIFT OF SHABBAT'
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF
MAGEN DAVID ADOM
ARMDI
■
MICHIGAN REGION
Dr. John J. Mames Chapter — Michigan Region
248-353-0434
armdil@aol.com
7 pm. See listing for May 8.
HEALING SERVICE
7:30-8:30 pm. Rabbi Aaron Bergman with
his guitar will join Rabbi Herbert Yoskowitz
in a guided meditation for those in need
of healing at Adat Shalom Synagogue in
Farmington Hills. Free. 248-851-5100.
SAVING LIVES IN ISRAEL
FOR 71 YEARS
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