Hillel of Metropolitan Detroit

Community Programs

HMD is right in your neighborhood. Don't miss out on HMD's upcoming community events!

S'mores and More
Saturday, November 6, 1999 (Rain or Shine!)
7:30 p.m. Cost: $5

S'MORE, (sa-more)noun; A gooey cookie sandwich consisting of a toasted marshmallow (Kosher of course), placed between two graham crackers along with a piece of Hershey's chocolate. To be eaten by the warmth of the campfire.
MORE, (m-ore) adverb; HMD's hayride at Rushlow's Arabian Farms- *hayride* *campfire food* and *fun* all by a roaring campfire of course!!!
To reserve your spot call (313) 577-3459 or email [email protected] by November 1, 1999

Directions to Rushlow's Arabian Farms:
Take I-275 South to the Sibly Road exit (exit 13) turn left off the exit onto Sibly. Take Sibly to Middlebelt and turn right on Middlebelt. Stay on Middlebelt until you get to Bredow, you will see the big farm on the left. The address is 29242 Bredow. If you get lost please call (734) 782-1171 for help.

You're Offically A Grown Up at the Jewish Book Fair
Monday, November 8,1999
8 p.m. Cost: FREE
Hillel of Metro Detroit will be co-sponsoring author Judith Viorst at the 48th annual Jewish Book Fair to be held at the D.Dan and Betty Kahn Building West Bloomfield JCC. She will be highlighting her current book You're Officially a Grown Up.

Kirstalnacht Commemoration at Oakland University
Wednesday, November 10, 1999
8 p.m.Vanderberg Cafeteria Cost:FREE
The Last Days, Academy Award winning film from The Spielberg Shoah Foundation, tells the story of the Jews of Hungary, whose lives were forever changed when Germans invaded during the last days of World War II. Five survivors, all of who are now Americans, who were children during the invasion, tell the story. The film follows them back to their hometowns, as they recount pleasant childhood memories, deportation to camps, narrow escapes from execution, liberation, and their journeys to America.

Holocaust Memorial Center Tour
Sunday, November 14,1999
2p.m. Cost: Free
As a follow up to the film, The Last Days viewed at Oakland University on November 10,1999, we will be touring the Holocaust Memorial Center, and will have the opportunity to hear Holocaust survivors speak about their experience. RSVP by November 12

Coffee House Night
November 15, 1999
9 p.m.

Extra! Extra! Learn all about it!Project OTZMA presentation from 8:30-9 p.m.
Spend next year in Israel! If, between college and the rest of your life, you want to spend a year getting your hands dirty, your mind expanded, your heart captured, your senses filled and your resume fortified, Otzma's for you. Come meet Allison Rabinovitz of the Michigan Israel connection.

Bustin' Out at Dave and Busters
Sunday, November 21, 1999
7:30 p.m. Cost $5 (price includes a game card)
Let the games begin! Fun is what Dave and Buster's is all about! You get to choose from an amazing array of interactive entertainment options! Please RSVP by November 17, 1999.

Directions to Dave and Busters: 696-East to VanDyke Road North, to M-53 (the sign will say Imlay City). You will take this to the first exit, M-59 (Hall Road). Turn right in order to go East on M-59, and make a Michigan left to head West on M-59. Look for the street Park Place and turn right. Dave and Busters will be on the left side of the street, 45511 Park Avenue.

Grad Hockey Night at Roosevelt's (NW corner of Orchard Lake and 12 Mile Road)
Wednesday December 1, 1999
7 p.m. Cost: FREE
Come join other graduate students to watch the Detroit Red Wings beat the San Jose, Sharks! Shoot pool, play darts and de-stress!

Get WILD for Chanukah - "Wild Lights" at the Detroit Zoo
Sunday, December 5, 1999
5:00 p.m. Cost $5
Bundle up, because we're going to the zoo! Enjoy the festive lights and you can even walk with the animals and talk to the animals too! Bring a donation of (item to be decided, and fund as well) to show your support during the holiday season.
We'll get wild and crazy when we eat latkes and celebrate the third night of Chanukah at the Detroit Zoo. We'll light the menorah and see the lights go out on the Zoo way....
Meet at the Jimmy Prentis Morris Building Oak Park JCC (located on 10 Mile Road just East of Greenfield) in Assembly Hall for our Chanukah celebration and we will drive together to the zoo to enjoy the night.

Student/Faculty Lunch
Monday December 6, 1999
12:30 p.m. Cost: FREE
We want to meet you! All Jewish students and faculty are welcome to come and enjoy a delightful lunch in the Hillel Kosher Café. Bon Appetite!

Blue Jeans Shabbat

Friday, December 10, 1999
4:30 p.m. Room 129 of the Oakland Center, Oakland University Cost: $5
Celebrate Shabbat at Oakland University. Take a break before exams and have a casual Shabbat Dinner and Chanukah celebration with friends.

Coffee House Night
December 13, 1999
9 p.m.

Extra! Extra! Learn all about it! Young Adults need Financial Planning too!
Learn the how's and why's of investing for today and tomorrow. Find out why the decisions you make today will affect the rest of your life. Insterested in how the market works? Want more interest on your money? Come hear Kevin Elbinger talk about these and many other topics from 8:30-9 p.m.

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