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The Rabbinic Story
Through Modern Eyes
Stories about rabbinic sages like
Hillel, Rabbi Akiva and Rabbi Shimon
bar Yohai are among the most well
known in the Talmud. They are used
by scholars to con-
struct the history of
the Talmudic age.
However, current
research is develop-
ing new methods
to interpret these
111 stories.
Congregation
Jeffrey
Beth Ahm and Adat
Rubenstein Shalom Synagogue
present "The Rabbinic Story through
Modern Eyes" This scholar-in-resi-
dence event will feature the teaching of
Jeffrey Rubenstein, professor of Talmud
and Rabbinics at New York University.
The community is invited to Beth
Ahm in West Bloomfield on Friday,
Nov. 21, at 6 p.m. for Kabbalat
Shabbat services followed by dinner
and Professor Rubenstein's presenta-
tion. The cost for dinner is $25 per
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Shabbat Veterans Day
For The Community
Congregation Shaarey Zedek will honor
Jewish war veterans during Shabbat
morning services on Nov. 15.
The community is invited to sing along
with Cantor David Propis, Rabbi Aaron
Starr and Assistant Cantor Leonard
Gutman in gratitude to our veterans.
Everyone who attends will receive a
booklet with the names and service of all
veterans who call and provide the infor-
mation by 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 10.
There will be a formal veterans' proces-
sional — with some adorned with their
hats, medals and uniforms. Every child
in attendance will hold a flag, lining the
aisle as the veterans proudly march into
the sanctuary. The service begins at 9
adult, $15 per child ages 6-12, or $48
per household. RSVP by Nov. 17 to
(248) 851-6880 or ablau@cbahm.org.
Children will enjoy an animal show by
Wildlife Safari and other supervised
activities.
Scholar-in-residence activities con-
tinue on Saturday, Nov. 22, at Beth
Ahm. Professor Rubenstein will present
"Aggadah 101: How to Read Rabbinic
Stories" at 8:45 a.m. He will explore the
literary features of stories while learn-
ing how to interpret stories as a source
of Jewish values, ethics and culture.
At 1 p.m„ he will present "Between
Israel and Babylon: Stories as Carriers
of Cultural Values," focusing on the
similarities and differences of the same
story in the Babylonian and Jerusalem
Talmuds.
Professor Rubenstein was born in
South Africa and grew up in Chicago.
He has received degrees from Oberlin
College, the Jewish Theological
Seminary and Columbia University.
Scholar-in-residence weekend is spon-
sored by the Menasche and Saar Haar
Fund.
a.m. and the processional will begin at
approximately 11 a.m.
CSZ congregant, retired Brig. Gen.
Donald E Schenk, whose military career
spanned 35 years including combat
operations in Iraq, will speak. He recently
returned from Israel where he represent-
ed General Dynamics Land Systems.
Lunch will be served after the service.
Those who are not regular CSZ congre-
gants are asked to RSVP at (248) 357-
5544 to ensure adequate food availability..
CSZ Sisterhood will offer a program
in the small chapel immediately fol-
lowing lunch. Tamar Freeman, who is a
member of the Canadian Armed Forces
and who fought in Afghanistan, will
speak about her experience as a Jewish
woman veteran.
Tapper's Jewelry Begins
23rd Annual Coat Drive
Tapper's Diamonds and Fine Jewelry has
begun its 23rd annual Coat Drive to benefit
those in need in the Metro Detroit com-
munity.
While the economy is showing signs of
improvement, Tappers says it is receiving
more requests than any year in the past.
Through its coat drive, Tapper's supplies
warm winter gear — jackets, hats, gloves
and blankets — to needy children and adults throughout the area.
Over the next couple months, Tapper's will be distributing these items to organi-
zations that include Kids Kicking Cancer, Jewish Senior Life, Heart 2 Hart Detroit,
Orchard Children's Services, Grace Centers of Hope, Baldwin Center, Mercy
Education Project and several local schools.
The goal for 2014 is to raise $25,000 and collect 3,500 winter items.
Support the drive by dropping off gently worn coats, hats or gloves at any of
Tapper's three locations (West Bloomfield, Twelve Oaks or Somerset), Marlee's store,
Morgan Stanley locations or WDW studios. Also, help with a financial contribution
online at www.gofundme.com/2014coatdrive.