metro Looking For Love? Find It In The JN "The Detroit Jewish News is our best connector of all activities, all organiza- tions and all synagogues," wrote Toby Chudnow of West Bloomfield in a letter to the paper. "This community, especially seniors, needs a personal column for people who want to meet each other" We invited Chudnow, who had "more than one bad experience with J-Date" in to talk about her idea. "It could bring together senior singles who don't like J-Date and want to meet locally," she said. "J-Date, though successful, isn't adequate for seniors:' We decided her idea was a good one, and we wanted to make it happen — for all ages, from 18-99. The Jewish News will soon be launching the JN Love Connection, where communi- ty members are invited to submit personal ads of up to 40 words (no photos). The cost is $39 for four weeks (payable up front with no refunds). Submit your ad via email to jnloveconnection@renmedia.us along with your contact information. Look for the column to begin early next month. "...to enhance my Jewish knowledge and to better inspire my family." The Jewish Women's Renaissance Project is partnering with Aish Detroit to give Detroit mothers the opportunity to reconnect in Israel. IT'S LIKE A BIRTHRIGHT FOR MOMS. Hebrew, Israeli Culture Classes At Wayne State The Hebrew program in the Department of Classical and Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures at Wayne State University in Detroit is offering courses in Hebrew (beginning through interme- diate and advanced), Israeli culture and film, and Hebrew/Israeli literature. The classes are open for students of all levels, seniors and all lovers of Hebrew. Seniors have discounts. Courses for the fall semester begin on Aug. 27. Email inquiries to Edith Covensky at aa6477@wayne.edu or call (248) 855- 0949 or (248) 915-8557. f you are a mom ith kids under 18 JOIN 100 DETROIT MOM December 8-17 for our ee* trip to Israel CONTACT LISA KNOLL Iisak@aish.com FOR MORE INFORMATION OR APPLY AT www.jwrp.org OUR MISSION AISH Detroit welcomes all families, regardless of membership or affiliation to create a revolution of Jewish life. By providing exciting experiences for the Holidays, meaningful life cycle celebrations, and Torah study opportunities in a non-judgmental environment we enable families to translate Jewish learning into Jewish living which strengthens the Jewish identity of the home and builds community. Thank you to The Farber Foundation and the JFMD for their support. 22 August 14 • 2014 ZOA Speakers To Focus On Latest Mideast Issues The Zionist Organization of America-Michigan Region will pres- ent Richard Allen, founder of JCC Watch, and Helen Freedman, executive director of Americans for a Safe Israel, speak- ing on "Israel's Fight for Existence: ISIS, Hamas, Boycott Divestment Sanctions J (BDS) and the Exodus Ili( from Europe" at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25, at the JCC in West Helen Bloomfield. Freedman The speakers' pre- sentations will reflect the current devel- opments in the Middle East, the rise in anti-Semitism and the efforts of the Nancy Gad-Harf and Fran Heicklen, West Bloomfield; Carol Ogusky, Sylvan Lake, Toni Schwartz, Birmingham; Nancy Bechek Bluth, president, Bloomfield Hills; Evelyn Diskin, West Bloomfield; Joan Chernoff Epstein, Birmingham; and Wendy Kohlenberg, West Bloomfield Hadassah Members At Convention Members of the Greater Detroit Chapter of Hadassah attended the Hadassah National Convention at the Palazzo Hotel in Las Vegas from July 21-24. The delegates received Middle East updates by Gil Troy, Bret Stephens and Ari Shavit. Also, they were enlightened by Randi Zuckerberg, Jamie Gangel and Daniel Silva and inspired by Professor Avi Rivkind, chairman of emergency medicine at the Hadassah Medical Organization as well as officers from the Israel Defense Forces. The theme of the convention was "Inspire, Ignite and Imagine" and the delegates returned to Detroit with renewed passion to continue the work of Hadassah. BDS movement to delegitimize Israel. The event is free. Contact Kobi at Kobi@ zoami.org or (248) 661 6000 for more information. Palace Sports, Pistons Team Up With JCC Palace Sports & Entertainment has announced details of a partnership with the Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit for the 2014-15 NBA season. Through this partnership, PS&E will be a sponsor of the JCC Maccabi Games & ArtsFest, Aug. 17-22. "We are pleased to develop a relation- ship with the Jewish Community Center and extend our reach throughout Metro Detroit:' said Charlie Metzger, PS&E chief marketing and communications officer. Jewish Music Star Joins Kol Ami's Java Havdalah Guest artist Josh Nelson will perform with vocal group Heller, Steyer & Green at a "Java Havdalah" night at Temple Kol Ami in West Bloomfield. The concert will be at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23. Nelson is one of the most popular performers and producers in modern Jewish music. A multi-instrumentalist and songwriter, his music is celebrat- ed and integrated into the repertoire of congregations, camps and commu- nities around the world. Tickets are available at the door — $18 for adults; $10 for students; and $7 for ArtsFest participants of Maccabi. Proceeds will benefit music programming at Kol Ami. In addition to sponsoring Maccabi, PS&E will offer exclusive experiences, inside access and special VIP offers to all JCC members. It will also offer in- kind donations including autographed Detroit Pistons merchandise and VIP access to Pistons exclusive member events. "We are excited to partner with Palace Sports and Entertainment:' said Jim Issner, interim CEO of the JCC. "This is an opportunity to expand awareness of the JCC's unique pro- grams and services with special offers to Palace patrons and sports fans and to offer exclusive ticket offers to world- class Palace Sports and Entertainment events to our members. The sports connection notwithstanding, this part- nership is a true win-win:' Josh Nelson For information, call the temple at (248)-661-0040 or visit www.tkolami. org.