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FREE OBSERVANCES ALL WELCOME (DONATIONS APPRECIATED) Meaningful Cultural/Secular Approach Music, Singing & Readings Stefan Kukurugya, pianist Daniella HarPaz Mechnikov, vocalist At the Jewish Community Center 15110 West Ten Mile Road, Oak Park Rosh Hashanah — Thursday, September 29, 10 a.m. Yom Kippur — Saturday, October 8, 10 a.m. For more information contact 248-432-5677 or micirclel @gmail.com YOU MAY BRING FOOD FOR YAD F7RA THE WORKMEN'S CIRCLE/ARBETER RING Dedicated to Jewish Community, Jewish/Yiddish Culture & Social Justice ;: Jewish Community Center, 15110 West Ten Mile Road, Oak Park, MI 48237 www.circlemichigan.org 1703790 With the United Nations vote on Palestinian statehood expected this week, plus the Durban III ("Zionism equals Racism") confer- ence also being staged in New York, sup- porters of Israel have organized a solidarity demonstration 4:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22. The rally will take place at the Shops at Old Orchard Mall, located at the southeast corner of Maple and Orchard Lake roads in West Bloomfield. Participants are asked to bring Israeli and American flags and pro- Israel signs. The rally is sponsored by the Zionist Organization of America-MI, StandWithUs- MI, Jewish Community Relations Council, Walk for Israel, Friends of Israel, Friends of the IDF, Sorel, Shir Shalom Synagogue, Beth Shalom Synagogue, Congregation Shaarey Zedek, and others. For information, email president®mizoa.org . VOLUNTEER SHABBAT 9:30 am-noon. Cong. Beth Shalom, Oak Park, will pay tribute to its volunteers at morning Shabbat service. 248-547-7970. SELICHOT POTLUCK 6:30 pm. Call for food assignment at Temple Emanu-El, Oak Park. Presentation/ discussion on "The Voices of Kol Nidre" with Rabbi Joe Klein at 7:30. Worship service starts at 9. Dinner RSVP: Frank, tischro- nova@wowway.com or 248-545-4137. SELICHOT PROGRAM 9 pm. "Conversations on Life, Mortality and Eternity," featuring Rabbis Bradley Artson, Naomi Levy and David Wolpe on DVD, fol- lowed by a discussion facilitated by Rabbi Robert Gamer and Cantor Sam Greenbaum, at Cong. Beth Shalom, Oak Park. Selichot service at 11:15 pm features choir accompa- nied by pianist Marty Mandelbaum. RSVP: 248-547-7970. SUNDAY S7PT, 25 ASK ABOUT OUR EXPERT RUG REPAIR HAGOPIAN The Original Since 1939 41 4140c** CLEANING SERVICES CLEANING SPECIALS 2 FOR 1 Rug Cleaning When you bring them to any of our drop-off centers, we'll clean every other one IN HOME 'CLEANING* 4 Rooms 99.99 2 Rooms 59.99 7' Sofa or 2 Chairs 59.99 FREE] 'Some restrictions apply Rug Care Centers & Showrooms Birmingham • Novi Oak Park • Utica • Ann Arbor www.originalhagopian.com 1-800-HAGOPIAN (424-6742) Thor - 800- i -1/-•.GC:.PIA1.4 k Expect the best...Expect the PURPLE truck! 1649950 Ruth & the Staff at House of Renew wish their customers a Happy & Healthy New Year! HOUSE OF RE CUSTOM REPAIR & CONSIGNMENT GALLERY 251 Merrill - 2nd level Birmingham 248-642-0363 Closed Mondays • In Business Since 1976 34 September 22 • 2011 COFFEE WITH CANTOR 10:45 am-12:30 pm. Judge Mark A. Goldsmith, recently named to U.S. District Court for Eastern District of Michigan, will discuss "Great Ideas in the Law" at Oak Park JCC. Conclusion of Institute for Retired Professionals' Fall Mini-Series. $3/free for IRP member. No RSVP needed. Sharon, 248- 967-4030, ext. 2018. 9:30 am. Learn High Holy Days melodies with Cantor Darcy Sharlein in casual set- ting at Temple Emanu-El, Oak Park. www. emanuel-mich.org or 248-967-4020. RESIDENT SCHOLAR 6 pm. Kabbalat Shabbat service begins a weekend with Prof. Reuven Kimelman of Brandeis University at Cong. Beth Ahm, West Bloomfield. Lecture topics: "The Erotic and the Mystical: The Kabbalah of Lekhah Dodi," Friday; "What is the Difference Between Jews and Christians Saying God Loves You?" after 9:30 am. Shabbat service Saturday; "Who Shall Live and Who Shall Die: The Meaning of Unetaneh Tokef," at Selichot service 9 pm Saturday. www.cbahm. org or 248-851-6880. 4::"4:, 1,n: HA6•PIAN sm./cgs CLEANING Ask about our tile & grout cleaning TALK ABOUT LAW ADULT LEARNING 11 am. Rabbi Aaron Berman leads open- ing session of "hamakOhm" ("the place" in Hebrew), designed to help adults of all ages find their "internal spirituality." Community- wide programs held one or two Sundays a month at Adat Shalom Synagogue, Farmington Hills. Next dates: Oct. 9 and 23. Free. 248-851-5100. LIBRARY CONCERTS 3 pm. Billy Jonas, a percussionist with found objects, presents children's concert at West Bloomfield Twp. Public Library, 4600 Walnut Lake Road. Also, an all-ages show at 5. Free. Robin, rckbird@sbcglobal.net or 248-851-0463. SHABBAT ROCKS 6 pm. Synergy Weekend begins with clergy- led instrumental service at Adat Shalom Synagogue, Farmington Hills. Author Dennis Prager speaks at 8:30 and throughout weekend, including on Selichot. Schedule: www.adatshalom.org or 248-851-5100. MUSIC SHABBAT 7:15 pm. Rabbi Arnie Sleutelberg and Cong. Shir Tikvah, Troy, invite prospective mem- bers to monthly Music Shabbat service. Oneg will follow. www.shirtikvah.org or 248- 649-4418. r 2 PARCELS FOR SENIORS 9:30-11 am. Jewish Federation Women's Dept. TOV Committee seeks volunteers to assemble Rosh Hashanah parcels for residents of eldercare facilities. Work at Federation Building, 6735 Telegraph, Bloomfield Twp. Delivery/pick-up starts at 11. $5. www.jewishdetroit.org/tov; 248-203-1519. LUNCH & LEARN SATURDAY, SEPL 24 Noon-1 pm. Prof. Reuven Kimelman leads pro- gram on liturgy of High Holidays at Downtown Synagogue, Detroit. Bring a lunch. 313-962- 4047 or www.downtownsynagogue.org . TOT SHABBAT MAGENTA MONDAYS 9:30-10:30 am. All generations welcome at informal service on theme of Rosh Hashanah at Temple Beth El, Bloomfield Twp. Also, snack and crafts. RSVP to reli- gious school: 248-865-0612. 7-10 pm. Members of Frannie Shepherd- Bates' Magenta Giraffe Theatre Company teach monthly workshops at 1515 Broadway in Detroit. Novices are welcome. This time, bring a monologue to rehearse. $15 dona- tion suggested. Lisatmagentagiraffe.org .