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… Community College your contribution is truly life-changing. More than 90% of Oakland University every dollar you give goes directly to those who need it University of Michigan most within our community…

… take for granted. 13"nai Errith Youth OrganizatiO There are needs in our community, big and small, and Hillel Day School of Metro DetrO every gift makes a difference. When problems arise, Hillel…

… and murder of French Jew Ilan Halimi, 23, as well as Israel's war against Hezbollah in Lebanon. Eastern Michigan — appreciate every gift and when you give to Federation, Michigan State Oakland…

… reviewed Clinton's post-presidential career as a public speaker. Most of Clinton's speaking income goes to his foundation, which fights poverty and AIDS, and he speaks pro-bono for causes he favors; but…

… Clinton has earned nearly $40 million in six years from speeches for which he charges $150,000 apiece. The former president in 2005 helped the U.S. arm of Israel's trea- sury authority sell $101 million in…

… diagnosed with cancer, he couldn't afford to pay for treatment...yet he couldn't afford not to. Because of your contribution to Jewish Federation, we're able to support 19 agencies, including Hebrew Free…

… Loan Federation is HEBREW FREE LOAN AS Association, providing interest-free loans to pay for health care, home repair, education, and many other things most f.tittga Akiva Hebrew Day Srhoo of us…

… new study. The Service for the Protection of the Jewish Community's report cited 371 attacks in 2006, compared to 300 in 2005. "We've seen an eleva- tion of 45 percent in physical aggres- sions from…

… 2005 to 2006 and a 71 percent elevation in verbal insults:' Elisabeth Cohen-Tannoudji wrote in the report. However, the last third of 2006 showed a 21 percent decrease in anti- Semitic incidents, "which…

… has contin- ued through January 2007," said the report, which was carried out under the auspices of CRIF, an umbrella organization of secular French Jewish groups. Last year also saw the kid- napping…

… being Jewish. Days and sites will vary. Please call. $45 per person, $75 per couple. Frankel Center for Judaic Studies — University of Michigan, Salinger Resource Center, 3040 Frieze Bldg., 105 S. State…

… education. No charge. Max M. Fisher Federation Bldg., Bloomfield Twp. (248) 642- 5393. Hillel Day School of Metropolitan Detroit — Sunday, March 10, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Family open house for prospective…

… kindergarten and first grade families. (248) 851-3220, ext. 1033. Jewish Genealogical Society of Michigan — Thursday, March 14, 7:30 p.m. Henry Wellisch, JGS, will " discuss the events, lectures and Canadian…

…, Department of Music, Wayne State University. • Friday, March 15, 22, 10:30 a.m.- noon — Professor Frederic Pearson, director, Center for Peace and Conflict Studies, Wayne State University, will discuss…

… University. 3050 Frieze Bldg., 105 S. State Street. • "The Lebanonization of the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict" — Friday, March 8, 2:30 p.m. Laurie Zittrain Eisenberg. 1636 School of Social Work Bldg., 1080 S…

…. University St. • "Islamic Attitudes Towards Jews and Judaism — Old and New" Wednesday, March 13, 4 p.m. Norman A. Stillman, Schusterman/Josey Professor of Judaic History, University of Oklahoma, visiting…

… Temple. Cindy Leven (248) 542- 9166. CLUBS/AFFILIATES Stars of David — Wednesday, March 6, 7:30 p.m. For adoptive parents, prospective parents or those exploring adoption, "Adoption and the Schools," an…

… informal discussion featuring Amy Cutler, principal, Hillel Upper School. Coffee and refreshments at 7 p.m. Congregation Shaarey Zedek B'nai Israel Center, West Bloomfield. Rosa Schindler (248) 661…

… the World" with Rabbi Sherwin T. Wine, Birmingham Temple. • Friday, March 8, 1-2:30 p.m. — "Art and Craft of Orchestral Conducting: What Conducting Gestures Really Mean" Professor Joseph Labuta…

… "Conflict of Civilizations, Myth or Reality?" • Friday, March 15, 22, 1 - 2:30 p.m. — Professor James Nissen, professor of humanities, Schoolcraft College will offer "A Brief History of Jazz. Jewish Coalition…

… University. Monday, March 5, 2007 - 7 p.m. Dessert reception will follow program. Evening co-sponsored by Hillel of Metro Detroit or metro detroit The Science of the Future...In Israel Today Featuring…

…? Featuring... An exclusive showing of the award-winning documentary, The Tribe, followed by a discussion led by Dr. Kirsten Fermaglich, assistant professor of history & Jewish studies, Michigan State…

…... An Evening with The Technion — Israel Institute of Technology Home of Israel's Nobel Scientists p laying dress-up is a universal involved, and Ramban hints at it in pastime. Children and adults one…

…:20-30:10, Deuteronomy 25:17-19, 1 Samuel 15:2-34. Semituirs Adult JewishEnrichment (( 0 .5 4 March 5, 12 & 19, 2007 From Barbie To Borat...What Does It Mean To Be A Member of the Tribe in the 21st Century…

… of his famously obscure com- alike enjoy trying on new ments. According to Jewish mysticism, outfits, imagining themselves in a the cosmic effect of evil is to cause different guise. The timid toddler…

… playful personality that (splendor) and malkhut (presence). is normally repressed. The Tabernacle is Usually we dismiss these understood to symbolize changes of costume as mere God's dwelling on earth…

… God's glory and the festival of Purim, (tiferet) to enter the costumes are a serious busi- shrine. With his divinely Rabbi Daniel ness. Purim is famous for its ordained garments, Aaron S. Nevins…

… from the garden, leaving the world Moses, she knows that her royal attire depleted. Aaron, who is later called does not capture her essence. man of Your compassion',' restores Esther's physical beauty…

… the eye! As we dress for Our Torah portion is also concerned Shabbat, and then for Purim, let's sew with clothing, in this case, the sacred meaning into the very fabric of our garments of Aaron and the…

… will become significance in the clerical garb: You dean of the Jewish Theological Seminary's shall make holy garments for your rabbinical school in New York. brother Aaron; for glory and for splendor (28…

…, (989) 779-0945 or (989) 773- 5086. Services: Friday 8 p.m. each week. Central Michigan University Hillel, (989) 774-2635; cmuhillel®yahoo.com . Congregation Beth El 311 S. Park, Traverse City 49684…

…:30 a.m. Young Israel of Oak Park 15140 W.10 Mile, Oak Park, 48237, (248) 967-3655. Rabbi: Reuven Spolter. President: David Barth Gabbai: Mark Berman. Services: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 6:55 a…

….m.; Monday and Thursday 6:50 a.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. Sundays and civic holidays 8 a.m. Evening services daily 15 minutes before sundown. Young Israel of Southfield 27705 Lahser, Southfield, 48034, (248) 358…

…-9705. Lay-led ser- vices with occasional guest rabbi. Services: 6:30 p.m. the last Friday of every month; Saturday 10 a.m. the first and third Saturday of every month. Services held at 2935 Birch Hollow Drive…

…, Ann Arbor. 5150 Calkins, Flint, 48532, (810) 720-9494. Rabbi: Karen Companez. Cantorial soloist: Aleksander Chernyak. Services: Friday 8 p.m. unless the first Friday of the month; call for details…

… Liberman. E-mail: Reformchairs06@umich.edu. Reconstructionist Congregation of Detroit 976 E. Jefferson, Detroit, (313) 566-5412. Reform Bet Chaverim P.O. Box 871262 Canton, 48187- 6262; (734) 480…

…-8880. Rabbi: Peter Gluck. Cantorial soloist: Robin Liberatore. Services the third Friday of every month. High Holiday services; religious school. Temple Benjamin 502 North Brown Street, Mt. Pleasant 48858…

…-2422. Rabbi: Jeffrey Ableser. Cantor: Marci Shulman. Services: 5:45 p.m. the first and last Friday of the month; 8 p.m. intermediate Fridays. Temple Beth El 7400 Telegraph, Bloomfield Township, 48301, (248…

… services throughout the year. Temple Beth Israel 801 W. Michigan Ave., Jackson 49202, (517) 784-3862. Rabbi: Jonathan V. Plaut. Rabbi emeri- tus: Alan Ponn. Cantorial solo- ist: Clara Silver. President: Dr…

…. Cathy Glick. Services: Friday 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. the first Saturday of the month. Temple Emanu-El 14450 W.10 Mile, Oak Park, 48237, (248) 967-4020. Rabbi: Joseph P. Klein. Cantor emeritus: Norman…

…, March 10, at the Original Cottage Inn, 512 E. William, Ann Arbor. The group moves on to a performance of "From Russia With Love" present- ed by the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra at the Michigan Theater…

… Bloomfield JCC. (248) 432- 5577, ext. 7. Young Adults Participate in a Dodgeball Tournament with Hillel of Metro Detroit at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, at the Oak Park JCC. $4 includes dinner. RSVP by…

… part of a March rummage sale to ben- efit Hadassah. The items will be accepted through March 9. (248) 683-5030. Deliver food for Yad Ezra with members of Congregation Beth Shalom at 11 a.m. Sunday…

…. Donations instead of priced tickets. (248) 515-7423. Join the Masada, Sharon and Szold groups of the Greater Detroit Chapter of Hadassah for lunch and a presentation by JET artistic director Evelyn Orbach at…

…-print Power Point screening of the Megillah text for easy reading followed by the Klezmer Coffee House, featuring the Klezmaniacs. No charge, all welcome. There is a second Megillah reading at 9 a.m. Sunday…

… youngsters to Purim celebrations at Congregation Beth Ahm, 5075 W. Maple, West Bloomfield. The reading of the Laugh through Purim with Reuven and Esther Rachel Russell, fac- ulty members at Stern College in…

… comedy at 5 p.m. Sunday, March 4. (248) 203-6721. Participate in Purim activities with members of Adat Shalom Synagogue, 29901 Middlebelt, Farmington Hills — Make-Your- Own Veggie Taco Dinner and…

…, 603 E. Liberty, Ann Arbor. $25. Call Amy at (734) 994-4801. Join Congregation Shaarey Zedek Young Adults and Temple Israel IMAGINE for a Purim party at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, March 10, at the Palace of…

… Grand River, Detroit. $5-$7, $8 for puppet workshop after perfor- mance. (313) 961-7777. Seniors Join the Youth Federation of Temple Israel for its Purim Carnival noon-3 p.m. Sunday, March 4. There will…

…-4030. Attend Seminars for Adult Jewish Enrichment (SAJE). "From Barbie to Borat ... What Does It Mean to Be a Member of the Tribe in the 21st Century" is the topic at 7 p.m. Monday, March 5, at the West…