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 !nnw snmosvn tn) Happy 63rd Birthday to Israel! Please Donate Now! wvvw.afmda.org Much To Do! on page 26 1667120 May 5 . 2011 25