metro Book Signing At Holocaust Center The Holocaust Memorial Center will host a book signing by Izzy's Fire: Finding Humanity in the Holocaust author Nancy Wright Beasley at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20. The event is co-sponsored by the Consulate General of the Republic of Lithuania. Fans will have the opportunity to meet and hear from the author whose book is now being taught in numerous schools and univer- sities in several states. Admission to the event is free. Books will be available for purchase on site. Izzy's Fire is Beasley's first nonfiction book. In it, she tells the Nancy Wright Beasley harrowing, yet hope-filled true story of five Lithuanian Jewish families during the Holocaust who escaped Kovno Ghetto and were ultimately hidden — and saved — by a Catholic farm family. Yedwabs To Be Honored At Temple Israel Temple Israel will celebrate Wendy and Rabbi Paul Yedwab and their family's 25 years at Temple Israel with "Yedstock, 2 Days of Peace, Prayer and Music" on Friday, Nov. 18, and Saturday, Nov. 19. On Friday, Nov. 18, at 7:30 p.m. enjoy a Shabbat Unplugged service at Temple Israel honoring Wendy and Rabbi Paul Yedwab's anniversary. All are welcome to join in this celebration. On Saturday, Nov. 19, at 7 p.m., Temple Israel will host a dinner celebra- tion in honor of the Yedwabs. Advance reservations are required. Holocaust Center Seeks Survivors As Speakers The Holocaust Memorial Center in Farmington Hills is seeking Holocaust survivors to speak to visiting groups. A flexible schedule is available. For information, contact Gail Cohen (248) 553-2400, ext. 10. Use American Express To Help Lubavitch Cheder Do you have an American Express card? You can help Lubavitch Cheder raise $25,000 in just one night — without spending a penny. Here's how: American Express is holding its second annual Small Business Campaign. It's giving a $25 credit to registered cardholders for spending $25 or more at a local small business or non- profit organization. Help Lubavitch Cheder reach its goal of 1,000 donors, which will generate $25,000 toward the training of young men and women who will be on the front lines of ensuring the future of the Jewish com- munity. The offer is only valid for the first 200,000 registrants, so act fast! 1. Register your American Express card 22 November 17 2011 at https://sync.americanexpress.com/ SBS2011 and fill out the short form. 2. Go to www.lubavitchcheder.com/ amex today and donate $25 with your reg- istered Amex card. 3.On Nov. 26 (after Shabbat), Lubavitch Cheder will process your donation per the guidelines of this campaign. On or about Dec. 1st you will receive a $25 credit from Amex. If you have multiple cards on the same account, each unique number qualifies for the offer above. To read more about this offer from Amex go to https://sync. americanexpress.com/SBS2011/FAQs. Polish Holocaust Survivors To Share Their Stories Hear from Polish Holocaust survivors, Sunday, Nov. 20, at 11 a.m. at the Holocaust Memorial Center for the program, "Impressions of Poland Today: Reports from participants at the World Federation of Jewish Child Survivors of the Holocaust and Descendants Conference, Warsaw, Poland, August, 2011." A number of Detroit Holocaust survi- vors and their families, including children and grandchildren, attended the historic Warsaw conference. They will report on their experiences, emotions and impres- sions of Jewish Poland today. Karmanos Hospice Offers Workshop For Relatives The holidays can be a challenging time for those who have lost a loved one to cancer or another illness. The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute's Hospice Program invites the public to a free "Surviving the Holidays" workshop 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at McDonnell Towers Complex, 24400 Civic Center Drive, Southfield. RSVP to Karmanos Hospice, (248) 304-2201. Game Of A Thousand Wonders Learn About "The Game of a Thousand Wonders" at Beth Shalom. The Sisterhood of Congregation Beth Shalom invites you to "Crak Barn Dot:' the history of mah jong in America. Melissa Martens, director of collections and exhibitions at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York, will show how the mysterious tile "game of a thou- sand wonders" moved from the World Columbian Exposition in Chicago to elite social clubs, to Chinatowns, Hollywood and suburban Jewish living rooms. The event starts at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 30 and is followed by lunch. Cost is $10. Reserve by sending a check by Nov. 23 to Marylyn Sternberg, 13308 Ludlow, Huntington Woods, MI 48070. Temple Treasures Presents Detroit Remember When Film Senior adults are invited for lunch and a screening of the film Detroit Remember When: The Jewish Community at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield on Wednesday, Nov. 23, beginning at noon. Arnold Collens, president of the Jewish Historical Society of Michigan, will pro- vide commentary and lead a question- and-answer session. Cost is $12/for Temple Treasures members and $14 for others. Included are the program and lunch. Reservations needed by Nov. 19 to Beverly Goldberg at (248) 432-7391. Rabbi Feldman To Lead Women OF Reform Judaism (JTA) — Rabbi Marla Feldman has been named director of Women of Reform Judaism. Feldman, currently the director of devel- opment for the Union of Reform Judaism, will take her new position in January. Rabbi Marla She previously served as director of Feldman the Commission on Social Action of Reform Judaism and the URJ Social Action Department. Feldman has facilitated the Reform movement's disaster relief efforts for the past nine years, raising more than $8 million for disaster relief in North America and throughout the world, including the movement's Nothing But Nets Campaign to provide mosquito nets to refugees in Africa. Feldman helped lead the Reform movement's relief efforts after Hurricane Katrina via the URJ's Jacob's Ladder project. "Reform Jewish women have a sig- nificant place in Jewish life around the world, and I am confident that our voice will continue to inspire and enrich our community and the world at large Feldman said in a statement. Nancy Braun, president, B'nai B'rith Great Lakes Region; Bill Braun, board member; Kyle Riffenburg, Busch's Center store manager; Robin Kristy, Busch's account/receiving manager; Tom Hash, Busch's store director; and Sid Roth, program vice president, B'nai B'rith Great Lakes Region Busch's 'Not Just Another Merchant' On Tuesday, Nov.1, B'nai B'rith Great Lakes Region board members and staff met with the store managers of the West Bloomfield Busch's Market to present a plaque in appreciation of their generous support and assistance with the distribution of non-perishable kosher food items for 50 less fortunate families (selected by Jewish Family Services) to "Break the Fast" after Yom Kipper. Busch's Market believes it's important to be an active member of the community and not just another store in the neighborhood.