metro >> here's to You're invitee to join us at a Novartis MS Education Link Event Jacobs Hear Christina Caon, NP-C, RN, NP share information about multiple sclerosis (MS), learn about a prescription treatment option, and connect with people in your community living with MS. 12/15/15 at 6:30PM Fishbones 29244 Northwestern Highway Southfield, MI 48034 Tell or bring a friend! Accessible to people With disabilities. Light meal served. Parking will Be validated. Space is limited. Please RSVP Satovsky The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit announced that two of its longstanding com- munity leaders, John Jacobs and Neil Satovsky were recognized as Federation's 2015 Distinguished Volunteers by the Association of Fundraising Professionals at its National Philanthropy Day dinner. Jacobs has devoted of him- self to the Jewish Federation, including serving on its Board of Governors, Real Estate and Property Management Committee, co-chair of the Commission on Jewish Eldercare Services, co-chair of the Government Relations Oversight Committee and vice chair of JVS. Satovsky has played a major vol- unteer role in the Detroit Jewish community for decades, includ- ing serving as president of the Jewish Federation Apartments of Metropolitan Detroit (now part of Jewish Senior Life), chair of the Federation's Real Estate Division and member of Federation's Planning and Steering Committee. Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority (OCCMHA) Board Member Steffan Taub, D.O., has Taub been chosen by the Michigan Association of Community Mental Health Boards (MACMHB) to receive its prestigious 2015 Hal Madden Outstanding Service Award. This honor recognizes the personal and professional conduct of an individual from within the public mental health system whose lifetime achievements have improved the understanding of mental health disorders as well as enhanced the lives of those who receive services. Since 1995, Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has conferred the Daniel Ginsberg Leadership Award to outstanding candidates from Hack around the country who demonstrate knowledge of and working commitment to the policies and activities of ADL, as well as those who have the ability to add to the League's deliberations at the national level. The award, named in honor of the late Daniel R. Ginsberg, a former New York Regional Board Chairman and ADL National Commissioner, is generously endowed by his friends and family. This October, Detroit native Jay Hack, a Certified Financial Planner at Hack Wealth Management of Raymond James in Farmington Hills, received the Daniel R. 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Together with 1-800-LAW- FIRM, Silver and Kresch boast four decades of federal tax defense expertise and successes. Barry F. LaKritz, of the Law Offices of Barry F. LaKritz P.C., has been selected for inclusion in the 2016 publication Best Lawyers in America. Further, the National Association of Distinguished Counsel (NADC) has designated him as being in the nation's top 1 percent in his specialty. For the 26th straight year, Martindale Hubbell (national law- yer rating service) rates him as AV Preeminent, emblematic of the high- est possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards. LaKritz by calling 1-866-682-7491 Peter Perlman of West Bloomfield was appointed chair- man of the execu- tive (COE) of B'nai B'rith International. He will be respon- sible to serve as Perlman the direct liaison with volunteers and carry out other internal and external responsibilities. Perlman has been a member of B'nai B'rith International since 1970 when he joined the Detroit lodge. 2016 list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impres- sive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a ranking signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise. Howard Lupovitch Rabbi Rubenstein CHANUKAH LEARNING SHABBAT AT BETH AHM Congregation Beth Ahm in West Bloomfield will host a Shabbat of Learning on Saturday, Dec. 12. Following 9:30 a.m. morning ser- vices and lunch, Professor Howard Lupovitch will present at 1:45 p.m. "The Many Meanings of Chanukah — History, Visions and Realpolitile Rabbi Steven Rubenstein will follow with "A Taste of Talmud: The Rabbis' View of Chanukah" The traditional third meal (no charge or RSVP) is at 4:45, followed by Maariv at 5:30 and Havdalah. For information, call the synagogue at (248) 851-6880.