DETROIT JEWISH NEWS t heJ EW I SEM EWS.com Arthur M. Horwitz Publisher / Executive Editor ahorwitz®renmedia.us Jackie Headapohl Managing Editor jheadapohl@renmedia.us Keri Guten Cohen Story Development Editor kcohen@renmedia.us Gail Zimmerman Arts Editor gzimmerman@renmedia.us Deborah Schultz Corporate Creative Director DETROIT JEWISH NEWS frontlines thejEWISHNEWS.com Shabbat Lunchtime Series Ponders New Perspectives In Jewish Law R abbi Steven Rubenstein of Congregation Beth Ahm in West Bloomfield will pres- ent a lunch and learn series on "New Perspectives in Jewish Law" noon-1:30, after Shabbat morning prayers, the next three Saturdays. On Aug. 13, the rabbi's topic is, "Can a deaf person use sign lan- guage to have an aliyah?" On Aug. 20, Rubenstein will discuss, "Are we obligated to immunize our children?" On Aug. 27, he'll consider, "Should a nonprofit return donations of ill- gotten gains?" The lunch and learns are free and open to the com- Rabbi munity. To RSVP or for information: Rubenstein (248) 851-6880 or director@cbahm.org. dschultz@renmedia.us EDITORIAL Senior Copy Editor David Sachs dsachs@renmedia.us Editorial Assistant Sy Manello smanello@renmedia.us Senior Columnist Danny Raskin dannyraskin@sbcglobal.net Contributing Editor Robert Sklar rsklar®renmedia.us Contributing Writers Bill Carroll Suzanne Chessler Annabel Cohen Don Cohen Shelli Liebman Dorfman sdorfman@thejewishnews.com Ronelle Grier Robin Schwartz Steve Stein sports@thejewishnews.com RED TIETT magazine Editor Bryan Gottlieb bsgottlieb@renmedia.us Executive Editor Gail Zimmerman gzimmerman@renmedia.us 69 6 August 11 2011 Fundraiser At Pizzeria To Assist Berry Orphans On Aug. 28, Alyssa Endelman, Linda Settler and Stephanie Roseman will host a fundraiser at Pizzeria Biga in Southfield to raise money for the Joshua and Robin Berry Children's Trust. The proceeds will go to the trust, set up to support the three Berry children who were orphaned and injured in a tragic car crash over the July 4th weekend. The fundraiser will be from 5-9 p.m. with a special price-fixed menu: $25 for adults, $15 for kids. Seniors To Enjoy Theater Revue At Temple Israel Seniors are invited to spend a musical afternoon in the company of the Temple Israel Treasures, enjoying the Second Annual Musical Theater Revue directed by Stephanie Michaels on Thursday, Aug. 18, from 1:30-3 p.m. Light refresh- ments to follow. The event is open to the community, no charge, no reservations required; however, if bringing a large group, call so that plans may be made. For information, contact Kari Provizer, (248) 661-5700. Pro-Israel Information Sent To High School Grads Early this month, StandWithUs-MI mailed packets of Israel education pub- lications to Jewish high school gradu- ates. The intent was to provide facts students would need if they encounter anti-Israel bias on campus. Among the items included is "Israel 101," a booklet that covers the history, geography, politics, people and culture of Israel. The packet contains instruc- tions on how to defend Israel online. New iPad App 'Judoku' Teaches About Judaism he Apple App Store just published Judoku, an educa- in a I tional Sudoku puzzle game aimed at teaching Jews and al 21111111X } V dRONINSIN gentiles alike the basics of 1 I IV 71;rii Jewish culture. Judoku developed by ACME Digital Laboratories LLC, sells for $1.99. It can , , n, l'ir be played as a traditional Sudoku game, with numbers 1 through 9 ordered across columns It's unclear whether Judoku will and rows, or by using Jewish symbols be released for other devices such as or the Hebrew alphabet in place of Apple's iPhone and iPod, or for the numbers. The game also includes Android and Blackberry devices, said humorous explanations of the Jewish Charon. It will all depend on Judoku's components to further engage and demand from users. "I'm eager to hear educate players. how people are using the game, what "I wanted a captivating tool I could they're finding useful, and just getting use to teach my own children about their overall feedback. I'm expecting a Judaism," said Judoku creator Andrew lot of questions — it's sort of a Jewish Charon. thing' F. Kevin Browett Chief Operating Officer kbrowett@renmedia.us Keith Farber Sales Director kfarber@renmedia.us Account Executives Ann G. Abrams Jan Haskell Melissa Litvin Heidi Martin Rick Nessel Dharlene Norris Senior Sales Assistant Kim Metzger BUSINESS OFFICES Customer Service Asst. 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