metro Have a HaPPIer HoLmay season In BirminGllam Holiday Events in Birmingham. Panel Discussion On The American Jewish Voter Dr. Kenneth Walk, a professor of politi- cal science at University of Florida and Dr. Herbert Weisberg, professor and chair of political science at Ohio State University, both of whom are fellows at the Frankel Institute for Advanced Judaic Studies at the University of Michigan, will take part in a panel dis- cussion "The American Jewish Voter: One Year Ahead of the Presidential Election," at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14, at Adat Shalom Synagogue in Farmington Hills. The panel discussion, moderated by Jewish News publisher Arthur Horwitz, will focus on questions such as: Where do Jewish voters stand on major issues? Will Jewish voters continue to vote primarily for liberal and progressive candidates? Are Jews becoming one- issue voters? There is no charge for the event, but seating is limited. Reservations are required. RSVP to Ruth Stern at (313) 577-2679 or at cohnhaddowcenter@ wayne.edu. HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING November 23, 6 p.m. — Shain Park Help Santa and the Mayor light up the town for the holidays! Enjoy caroling, carriage rides and free hot cocoa as well! Located in Shain Park! SANTA HOUSE Weekends November 23 — December 24: Fridays, 3-5 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, 1-4 p.m. Extended hours December 2-4 for Winter Markt, Christmas Eve 10 a.m.— 1 p.m. Merrill Street at Henrietta Santa is in a real house for the holidays, at a new location in Shain Park! Plus: Take a photo with Santa. Proceeds benefit Leader Dogs for the Blind! BIRMINGHAM WINTER MARKT December Z, 3-9 p.m.; December 3, 10 a.m.— 9 p.m. and December 4, 11 a.m.— 4 p.m. — Shain Park Enjoy a charming old-world style market featuring local artisans, holiday decorations, home accessories, a kids area, live entertainment, plus traditional German food and drink! MAGIC OF BIRMINGHAM December 10 and 17 from 11 a.m.— 5 p.m. — Participating stores throughout downtown. Enjoy the sights and sounds of Birmingham during the holidays! Plus, random shoppers will receive FREE GIFTS from Birmingham stores, right on the street! Santa House is open, and there are horse-drawn carriage rides! CARRIAGE RIDES During Tree Lighting, Winter Markt and Magic of Birmingham! Carriages load near Santa House- corner of Henrietta and Merrill. or more information. hours and event details. go to EnjoyBirmingham.com . Always two hours free parking m the decks! VOTE TO RETAIN SOUTHFIELD CITY COUNCILWOMAN LINNIE M. TAYLOR Responsive, Accountable, Honesty & Integrity "SERVING THE PEOPLE OF SOUTHFIELD" Email: LTaylorcityofsouthfield@hotmail.com Paid for by the Committee to Elect Linnie Taylor P.O. Box 3995 — Smithfield, MI 48037 -- Phone 248-906-9514 171 2550 Send your college student news from home! College kids love news from home - the JN will help keep them in touch with everything that is happening while they are away! Call us today and we'll take care of the rest 800.875.6621 Al SPECIAL COLLEGE PRICING $20 per year 10 months • 1n-state only • Call for out of state special rates 24 November 3 • 2011 Committee, the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan and the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Detroit among others. The forum was convened last year by the Interfaith Leadership Council of Metropolitan Detroit to explore ways to mobilize the group's collec- tive influence to help the region thrive and prosper. The first meeting of the group was initiated by Rabbi Joseph Krakoff of Congregation Shaarey Zedek in Southfield, Bishop Edgar Vann of Second Ebenezer Church and Roman Catholic Archbishop Allen Vigneron. In addition to mobilizing and coordinating their own resources, the religious leaders will "join together to pledge our attention and our moral leadership to seek comprehensive strat- egies from all our community leaders:' they said. "We pledge our determina- tion to work with them to make those strategies successful." Jewish Civil Rights Group Launches Student Hotline Jewish civil rights group Shurat HaDin- Israel Law Center has launched the "Campus Hotline," a manned tele- Flutes, Friends And phone switchboard to assist university Fa-La-La Fundraiser students who are subjected to anti- FAR Conservatory kicks off a celebra- Israel and anti-Semitic attacks at their tion of its 60th Diamond anniversary schools. with its 11th Annual "Flutes, Friends Students and faculty are being and Fa-La-La" performance fundraiser encouraged to call the Campus Hotline beginning at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, at (718) 907-9258 to report incidents of Nov. 16, at the Seligman Center for the anti-Semitism, discrimination, intimi- Performing Arts at Detroit Country Day dation or harassment arising from anti- School in Beverly Hills. Israel activities on American college or The event starts the holiday season university campuses. Shurat HaDin is with a showcase of the accomplish- also soliciting information and updates ments of FAR Conservatory's special via the hotline on BDS (the boycott, needs students in heart-warming per- divestment and sanctions campaign to formance with local celebrities, artists delegitimize Israel) activities on cam- and musicians. Nationally renowned pus and organized efforts to provide flutist Alexander Zonjic and award- support for terrorist organizations. winning folk singer Josh White Jr. are Shurat HaDin-Israel Law Center is an scheduled to perform, and Fox 2's Alan international human rights law orga- Lee is the emcee. There will also be a nization dedicated to enforcing basic silent auction of items. human rights through the legal system General admission tickets are $10; and to representing victims of terror- reserved seating and afterglow tickets ism in courtrooms around the world. $25-$50; Bronze Circle $100; Silver The organization is based in Tel Aviv Circle $200; and Gold Circle $500. and has a newly established American For further information contact the office located in New York. FAR offices at 248-646-3347 or visit Attorney Kenneth Leitner, the law www.farconservatory.org . center's Director of American Affairs, said "we want Jewish students to know Religious Leaders Unite To that there is a number to call when Promote Warmth, Literacy they are victimized by extremist groups An alliance of religious leaders in promoting anti-Israel and anti-Semitic Metro Detroit has come together to hate on American college campuses. address two of the most pressing issues "Jewish students should be made facing the region: warmth and literacy. aware that they have the full support The Religious Leaders Forum of of a large community of Jewish and Metropolitan Detroit includes leaders non-Jewish advocates who will not of most of the region's religious tradi- tolerate their continued intimidation tions, including the Board of Rabbis, and harassment. We want to encourage the Council of Baptist Pastors of Detroit pro-Israel students to stand-up for their and Vicinity, the Muslim Imams' rights and beliefs without fear."