Up& Coming

C ONGREGATION SHAAREY Z EDEK P ROGRAMS AND EVENTS

MAY 2014

Up Coming &
CONGREGATION SHAAREY ZEDEK PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
is a publication of Congregation Shaarey Zedek, Southfield Michigan. For the latest news, please go to www.shaareyzedek.org.

Welcome to the inaugural edition of the new CSZ monthly program guide, called Up & Coming. The Recorder will continue to be distributed on a quarterly basis, and its contents will include religious service information, tributes, memoriams, yahrzeits, and the like. We hope you enjoy the program guide, and if you would like to opt out of a paper version and read it online as each issue is released, please e-mail Shelley Golsky at sgolsky@shaareyzedek.org. For membership information, please contact Shelley Golsky at the above e-mail address, or call the Synagogue office at 248.357.5544.

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SHABBAT AND HOLIDAY EVENTS PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN TEEN PROGRAMS ADULT PROGRAMS AFFILIATES SOCIAL ACTION

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Tikkun Leyl Shavuot 5774: Three Texts Every Jew Should Know
Tuesday June 3, 2014

Shabbat and Holiday Events Congregation Shaarey Zedek www.shaareyzedek.org

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7:00 p.m. Minchah 7:15 - 10:00 p.m. Learning and Text Study 10:00 p.m. Shavuot Maariv
RSVPs preferred by May 29, 2014 to Karen Davis at kdavis@shaareyzedek.org or 248.357.5544

Carlebach Shabbat
A lively, musical Kabbalat Shabbat service featuring the CSZ Clergy and the T.G.I.S. Players

May 23, 2014 6:00 p.m.

This fun, uplifting vocal Kabbalat Shabbat service is inspired by the melodies of Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach (zl) and led by David Lerner For information, please contact David Lerner at 248.357.5544 or
dlerner@shaareyzedek.org

May 9, 2014
5:30 p.m. Nosh & Schmooze 6:00 p.m. Service 7:15 p.m. Shabbat Dinner RSVP for Shabbat Dinner no later than Monday, May 5 to Tobye Bello at 248.357.5544 or tbello@shaareyzedek.org. Members: $25 Non-Members: $35 Children ages 5-12: $5 each

Congregation Shaarey Zedek www.shaareyzedek.org Programs for Young Children

Thrilling Thursdays

For children ages 0-5 and an adult

Come play and explore at Congregation Shaarey Zedek 10:00 a.m. May 1, 8, 15, 22, 26, 2014
Join us each Thursday morning for a kid-friendly, creative and innovative experience. You wont want to miss any of our themed play sessions! Each session is open to the community, and is FREE! For more information, contact Tobye Bello at 248.357.5544 or tbello@shaareyzedek.org

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Hillel Day School Early Childhood Center (ECC) and Congregation Shaarey Zedek invite all ECC families to join us for our annual

Friday, May 2, 2014 @ CSZ

5:45 p.m. Special project 6:00 p.m. Celebrate Shabbat with Rabbi Aaron Starr and your ECC friends 6:15 p.m. Shabbat dinner followed by a special Shabbat Sha-Party surprise! Cost: $25 per family (adults and their children) $18 for additional adults RSVP: Robin Pappas at rpappas@hillelday.org or Tobye Bello at tbello@shaareyzedek.org
Host Committee: Lisa & Eric Bronstein Alyssa & Eric Endelman Jennifer & David Geiringer Heather & Douglas Levy Rebecca & Rabbi Aaron Starr

Shabbat Sha-Party

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Sunday, May 4, 2014 Tuesday, May 6, 2014 Sunday, May 18, 2014
CSZ Religious School will celebrate Yom Haatzmaut and Lag BOmer with special days of chugim (electives). These programs are an opportunity for our children to be immersed in Jewish learning through fun, dynamic, hands-on activities and experiences. Examples of chugim are krav maga and Israeli dancing.

Programs for Young Children Congregation Shaarey Zedek www.shaareyzedek.org

Tefillin Time
Sunday, May 4, 2014 9:30 a.m.
Parents are invited to join our sixth grade students for an informative lesson about tefillin by Rabbi Joseph Krakoff, Rabbi Aaron Starr, and Rabbi Levi Kagan of Oak Park. Learners will create their own practice set of tefillin.

PARENT PREVIEWS
Sunday, May 18, 2014
Life After Seventh Grade 10:00 a.m. Religious School Reveal 10:30 a.m.
Parents: There are exciting changes ahead! Attend our information sessions to learn all of the details about our 2014-2015 programs.

Religious School Family Lunch and Year-end Celebration

Congregation Shaarey Zedek www.shaareyzedek.org Programs for Young Children

Sunday, May 18, 2014 11:00 a.m.

Help celebrate the conclusion of our school year with a morning of fun and a festive Lag BOmer lunch. RSVP by May 18, 2014 to Allison Gutman at agutman@shaareyzedek.org or 248.357.5544.

Legends

Oz
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Moshes Return

A Shavuot experience for families with children ages 4-8. Tuesday, June 3, 2014 5:30-7:30 p.m.
A free program and pizza dinner. Open to the community. RSVP by May 25 to Allison Gutman at agutman@shaareyzedek.org or 248.357.5544.

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Teen Events
Teen Programs Congregation Shaarey Zedek www.shaareyzedek.org

YOM HAATZMAUT - IDF TRAINING DAY SUNDAY, MAY 4, 2014 FOLLOWING RELIGIOUS SCHOOL CSZ YOUTH LOUNGE Celebrate Israel Independence Day with Boot Camp-style activities and Israeli food.

LAG BOMER BONFIRE AND BARBEQUE SUNDAY, MAY 18, 2014 7:00 P.M. TRAISON HOME, WEST BLOOMFIELD Enjoy a bonfire, outdoor activities and a barbeque. Cost: $10 per person RSVP by Tuesday, May 13

LASER TAG AND LEARNING SHAVUOT STYLE SATURDAY, MAY 31, 2014 10:15 P.M. CSZ YOUTH LOUNGE In between rounds of laser tag, learn about some of the Bibles fiercest battles. Snacks included. Cost: $10 per person RSVP by Tuesday, May 27 For information or RSVP for these events, please contact David Lerner at dlerner@shaareyzedek.org or 248.357.5544

Study with the Rabbis

SHABBAT LEARNING FOLLOWING THE CONGREGATIONAL LUNCH

Congregation Shaarey Zedek www.shaareyzedek.org Adult Programs

COUNTING OUR BLESSINGS

M AY 3 , 2 0 1 4 W I T H R A B B I A A R O N S TA R R

THE MYSTERY AND THE POWER OF TZITZIT

J U N E 1 4 , 2 0 1 4 W I T H R A B B I A A R O N S TA R R

O THOSE DESERT DAYS: FROM TABERNACLE TO TEMPLE

J U LY 1 2 , 2 0 1 4 W I T H R A B B I J O S E P H K R A K O F F

For more information, please contact Karen Davis, 248.357.5544 or kdavis@shaareyzedek.org.

Study with the Hazzan

CHANTS OF A LIFETIME
A N A D U LT L U N C H A N D L E A R N

Tuesdays, June 10, 17 & 24, 2014 12:00 Noon - 1:00 p.m. at CSZ
Cost: $12 per person for lunch.
Please respond by the Monday prior to each class to Karen Davis, 248.357.5544 or kdavis@shaareyzedek.org.

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An awards event honoring eight extraordinary community individuals above the age of eighty who have practiced Tikkun Olam through their lives. Proceeds benefit the JSL Kosher Meal Program. CSZ Member honorees:

Adult Programs Congregation Shaarey Zedek www.shaareyzedek.org

Sissi Lapides Sidney Stone Rolland Walt Sunday, May 4, 2014 11:30 a.m.
Reservations: www.jslmi.org/events/eight-over-eighty/ Adat Shalom Synagogue 29901 Middlebelt Road, Farmington Hills, Michigan

TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2014

TAM-O-SHANTER COUNTRY CLUB 5051 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield

5:30 P.M. STROLLING DINNER 7:00 P.M. PROGRAM RESERVATIONS: http://www.frankelja.org/giving/events

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REQUIEM

Sunday, May 18, 2014 4:30 p.m. Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament
Congregation Shaarey Zedek www.shaareyzedek.org Adult Programs Rabbi Joseph Krakoff, Archbishop Allen Vigneron and Rochelle Riley will offer introductory remarks at the Community Chorus of Detroit performance of the Verdi Requiem. 9844 Woodward Avenue, Detroit

The chorus will join forces with members of three regional choirs totaling 175 singers, with full orchestra, and Metropolitan Opera soloists. This tour-de-force concert will commemorate the 16 performances of the Requiem by the prisoners at the Terezin concentration camp in WWII, with special guests and moving programmatic elements. For tickets, please go to www.communitychorusofdetroit.com.

55TH ANNUAL MEETING

Tuesday, May 20, 2014 7:00 p.m.
at Congregation Shaarey Zedek CSZ Member honorees:

KEYNOTE SPEAKER
JHSM Past President, Author, 2013 Michigan Womans Hall of Fame Inductee

Judith Levin Cantor

Celebrating 55 Years of Telling Our Stories 2014 LEONARD N. SIMONS HISTORY AWARD

A. Alfred Taubman
JHSM VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR RECIPIENT

Harriet F. Siden
Reservations: www.michjewishhistory.org/2014-annualmeeting-rsvp/

2014 DETROIT GALA DINNER

Thursday, May 29, 2014 5:30 p.m.
Adat Shalom Synagogue 29901 Middlebelt Road Farmington Hills

J E W I S H T H E O L O G I C A L S E M I N A RY

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Adult Programs Congregation Shaarey Zedek www.shaareyzedek.org

Reservations: www.jtsa.edu/Detroit2014 CSZ Member: JANET AND HERB PONT Shin Award Honorees BEVERLY BAKER AND THE MORRIS AND BEVERLY BAKER FOUNDATION Kotel HaKavod Recipient

Congregation Shaarey Zedek Presents

A PETER (ZL) AND CLARA (ZL) WEISBERG CONCERT

Propis and Friends

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Monday, June 16, 2014 7:30 p.m.

TICKETS: Member Free Gold Patron $236

A musical concert journey, featuring selections from the Synagogue and the Broadway stage. Our own Hazzan David Propis will be joined by the incredible Cantor Alisa Pomerantz-Boro, dazzling Cantorial Soloist Shira Fox, her father, the witty Cantor Hershel Fox, and Chris Harden and his Trio.

BROADWAY
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Non-Member $18 Silver Patron $136

Watch your mail for your invitation.

For information, contact Tobye Bello at 248.357.5544 or tbello@shaareyzedek.org.

Event Chairs: Joanne and Michael Rowe

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BOUTIQUE SHOPPING

LUNCHEON AND RAFFLE

Congregation Shaarey Zedek www.shaareyzedek.org Affiliates

Available throughout the event, the boutiques are free and open to the public. Upscale, visually appealing and showcasing a wide array of fine quality merchandise such as jewelry, apparel, home and personal accessories, and Judaic offerings from Israeli artisans, our steadfast local favorites and a multitude of new vendors for 2014.
Ahuva Elany Artloft Baabaazuzu Beijo Bags Blue Lagoon Dona's Vintage Garden ELLA Designs Erica Kleiman Designs Faux Furever Gideon Samuel Just Girls Karen Egren LLC LA Expressions Late for Dinner Designs Linda Soberman Majestic Marlee's by Tapper's Matana Jewelry Design Names in Knit Personalized Things Presence II Productions Premier Pet Supply RNG Originals Sacs of Life Sharon Arts So Sweet Baby Quilts Sweater Authority Talma The Look for Less/Calendar Girl Top That Top This Tradition Tradition! Trends in Fashion VL Knits Yada Yada Yad Yafa Art Young Living Essential Oils
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FEATURED SPEAKER

WOMAN OF VALOR

Author, Financial Editor for NBCs Today Show

Community Leader, President and CEO, WW Group, Inc.

EVENT SCHEDULE:

Plan to arrive at CSZ early! Valet parking available.

1:00 p.m. LUNCHEON AND RAFFLE
Grand Prize: An antique diamond necklace from MB Jewelers
There are so many great prizes, including fabulous shopping, dining and pampering experiences, and much more! Go online to read an updated list of our raffle items.

9:00 a.m. BOUTIQUES OPEN

Shop for yourself, shop for Mothers Day! Favorite vendors and exciting new offerings in Judaica, home and garden, chic clothing, handbags, garden items, pets, jewelry, hats and more! A complete list of shopping opportunities is available online.

COOKIE & CANDYS CAFE OPENS 10:30 a.m. PATRON RECEPTION WITH GUEST JEAN CHATZKY 11:45 a.m. WOMAN OF VALOR PRESENTATION AND REMARKS, AND FEATURED SPEAKER

4:00 p.m.

BOUTIQUES CLOSE

RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY!

Online: E-mail: Phone: www.llnwomansworld.org sisterhood@shaareyzedek.org 248.357.5544, ext. 48
Michigan Raffle License R25321

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BEN OPENGEYM
AND HIS ELECTRIC PIANO Affiliates Congregation Shaarey Zedek www.shaareyzedek.org

WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2014 1:00 P.M.

FREE OF CHARGE Refreshments will be served after the performance. For additional information, please contact Janet Pont at 248.357.5544 or jpont@shaareyzedek.org.
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Reservations are required no later than the Monday prior to play.

For more information, or to reserve your seat, please contact Tobye Bello at 248.357.5544 or tbello@shaareyzedek.org

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Mahj Madness
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Check-in and noshing 6:00 p.m. Tournament 6:45 p.m. Tables guaranteed only for those who register by May 12, 2014 First Place $100 Cash prizes for top five competing Mahj Mavens!
Players must bring 2014 Mahj Cards

Congregation Shaarey Zedek www.shaareyzedek.org Affiliates

Cost before May 12, 2014: $18 registration $10 for non-competitive tables Cost May 12, 2014 and after: $22 registration $14 for non-competitive tables 50/50 Raffles Contact the Sisterhood Office at 248.357.5544 or sisterhood@shaareyzedek.org

Page turners
Join Jeannie Weiner for Sisterhoods daytime Book Club, which will meet at CSZ WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 2014 AT 1:00 p.m. to discuss In the Land of Invisible Women by Dr. Qanta Ahmed

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Thursday, May 8 4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
21800 Greenfield, OakPark Forgotten Harvest rescues 45.5 million pounds of surplus, prepared and perishable food each year, from more than 450 sources. Food which would otherwise go to waste is delivered to emergency providers in the Metro Detroit area. CSZ members are needed to pack boxes for distribution to those in need. Children 12 years of age and older are welcome, if accompanied by an adult. Please contact Micki Grossman at grandmic@yahoo.com. Mentor Connection, a nonsectarian program of Jewish Family Service, is looking for adult volunteers (ages 18 and older) willing to give a child individual attention 2-4 hours twice a month. Mentor/ mentees are matched on interests, personality types and geographic location. Specifically, there is a need for male mentors as there is a waiting list of boys ages 7-16 in need of role models. Please contact Emily at ecroitori@jfsdetroit.org or 248.592.2317.

Social Action Congregation Shaarey Zedek www.shaareyzedek.org

DONATE TO HEART 2 HART DETROIT

This charitable group provides and distributes food, clothing, toiletries and helpful information to men and women living on the streets or in shelters in the Detroit Metropolitan area. Donations of travel size personal items are in demand, and will be accepted at collection bins in the Synagogue's main lobby and in the lobby of the administrative oces.

On the Cover: What is this?

This is one section of a mosaic that was created in 2001 by Seventh Grade students and their families, under the direction of Dani Katsir and Gail Rosenbloom Kaplan. This colorful decoration hangs on the wall inside the entrance by the administrative offices. If you come to Religious School, or Thrilling Thursdays, you pass this each week as you go down the stairs!

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