metro » The Jewish Ensemble Theatre presents... D ancing L essons BY: continued from page 26 GLAZER INSTITUTE COMING TO BETH EL Clergy and other people of faith are wel- come at 74th Annual Rabbi B. Benedict & Ada S. Glazer Institute on Judaism 7 p.m. Thursday, April 14. At Temple Beth El in Bloomfield Township. Guest speaker is Amy-Jill Levine, professor of New Testament and Jewish studies at Vanderbilt Divinity School in Nashville. An expert on the Jewish roots of Jesus and Christianity, she will speak about her book The Jewish Annotated New Testament. A discussion follows. Free. Information: Laura, llucassian@tbeonline. org or (248) 865-0602. Mark St. Germain Christopher Bremer FEATURING: Sarab Kamoo & Michael Brian Ogden DIRECTED BY: Now-April 17, 2016 “Kamoo & Ogden prove again why they are two of the area’s top talents.” --John Monoghan, Detroit Free Press JEWISH BOOKS EVENT OFFERED TO TEACHERS “...sweet comedic drama, vividly brought to life in JET’s production by Ogden and Kamoo.” -- Jenn McKee Encoremichigan.com * , 0 & * * )&). . - o o o & J e t t h e a t r e . o r g 2091050 B=OAK@=FK=E:D=L@=9LJ=..((O=K LE9HD=JG9A=D< Applications are due in April for the 2016 Great Jewish Books Teacher Workshop July 17-22 at the Yiddish Book Center in Amherst, Mass. It is for teachers at Jewish schools who want to introduce modern Jewish literary and cultural materials into classrooms. Apply at yiddishbookcenter. org/educational-programs/great-jewish- books-teacher-workshop. EXPERT TIPS ON ISRAEL ADVOCACY The Zionist Organization of America- Michigan Region will present Israel advocacy trainer David Olesker speaking on David Olesker “Advocating for Israel: How to Win When You Can’t Afford to Lose” at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 10, at Congregation Beth Shalom in Oak Park. When one debates Mideast issues, even though the facts are on Israel’s side, the other side is often supported by an emotionally driven narrative of victimhood. Olesker will present techniques needed to create a new conceptual frame in which the story of Israel captures hearts as well as minds. The event is free. For more infor- mation, contact the ZOA at Kobi@ mizoa.org or (248) 661-6000. * * BETH EL LOOKS AT CLIMATE CHANGE ARCHEOLOGY OF ISRAEL STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM FOR ALL ADULTS Through Oakland University’s (OU) Professional and Continuing Education program (PACE), adults not currently enrolled at OU can participate in the Archaeology of Israel study abroad program. If you are an adventure traveler, willing to work hard, interested in learning more about archaeological methods and Israel’s ancient cultures, we invite you to apply. You will work alongside Oakland University undergraduate students. Q Work at the dig site daily in Lachish, followed by lectures and artifact processing Q Travel as a group to pre-planned destinations, including Jerusalem/City of David, Western Walls on Shabbat, and the Shrine of the Book (Dead Sea Scrolls) Q Cost is $6,500 per person Q The trip runs from June 24 - July 18, 2016 Applicants must be physically able to handle strenuous activity and stressful situations. To learn more about this program or to apply, please contact Dr. Michael Pytlik at pytlik@oakland.edu. * oakland.edu/ie/ou-programs/israel/ 000000 28 April 7 • 2016 On Wednesday, April 13, at 7:30 p.m., Temple Beth El will welcome Dr. Henry Pollack, 2007 Nobel Peace Prize co-recipient and emeritus pro- fessor of geophysics at the University of Michigan. Pollack’s presentation “Ice, Water & Climate” will focus on his research on climate change and its impact on Planet Earth. The evening will provide a first- hand description of the effects of climate change as well as a brief review of the 2015 Paris Climate Change Conference. Dr. Henry Pollack and his col- Pollack leagues on the U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change shared the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize with former Vice President Al Gore. A $36 ticket includes wine & hors d’oeuvres with Dr. Pollack, dinner, lecture and dessert reception. A $15 ticket includes lecture and dessert reception. The event is open to the community and is sponsored by the Sisterhood of Temple Beth El. To RSVP contact Judy Pazol at (248) 505- 1416 or jppazol@aol.com.