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Check It Out!
ARTS & CULTURE
Find fiction, non-fiction, history,
Judaica and children's books at annual
"Spring into Summer Used Book Sale"
Sunday through Thursday, March
13-24, at Meyers Library and Media
Center downstairs at West Bloomfield
JCC. Sale hours:10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday,
and until 5 p.m. Monday-Thursday.
(248) 432-5546.
Peruse current exhibits, "LifeStories,"
through March 27, and "Edgar
Arceneaux," through April 24, at
Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit,
4454 Woodward in Detroit 48201.
www.mocadetroit.orgor (313) 832-
6622.
CINEMA a, STAGE
Catch a midweek movie 7:15 p.m.
Wednesday, March 9, at Congregation
Shaarey Zedek in Southfield. CSZ
Sisterhood will present Sister Rose's
Passion, an Academy Award nomi-
nee for Best Documentary. $3, or $2
Sisterhood member; includes refresh-
ments. (248) 357-5544.
Recall mid-1800s America when
Spotlight Players present Tom
Sawyer, adapted from novel by Mark
Twain and directed by Barbara Bloom,
Thursday through Sunday, March
10-14, at Village Theater at Cherry
Hill, 50400 Cherry Hill in Canton
48187. Amanda Buchalter is Cousin
Mary. www.spotlightplayersmi.org or
(734) 484-3284.
Enjoy Liberty Heights, 1990 movie
about a Polish-Jewish immigrant fam-
ily in U.S. at beginning of 20th cen-
tury, 8 p.m. (doors at 7:30) Saturday,
March 12, at Cong. B'nai Moshe in
West Bloomfield. Directed by Barry
Levinson, Free. (248) 788-0600.
COMEDY & CONCERTS
Lend your ears to Brooklyn-born sing-
er-songwriter Ari Hest 8 p.m. Friday,
March 4, at the Ark Coffeehouse,
316 S. Main in Ann Arbor 48104. $15.
Upcoming: folky troubadour Dan Bern,
"Dylan for the skateboard generation,"
8 p.m. Tuesday, March 8 ($15). Tickets:
www.theark.org or (734) 761-1800.
Delve into "A Gershwin Rhapsody,"
7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 12, at
Detroit Opera House,1526 Broadway
in Detroit 48226. Pre-concert talk
about the composer starts 6:30.
Rackham Symphony Choir, Michigan
Opera Theatre Orchestra, soprano
Kimwana Doner and baritone Eric
Greene will perform. Program features
concert version of Porgy and Bess, a
collection of George Gershwin tunes
and "Rhapsody In Blue" performed by
pianist Alvin Waddles. $18-$65. www.
MichiganOpera.org or (313) 237-SING.
Premium seat at patron ($125) level.
Tickets: (313) 404-0222.
EVENT HOTLINE
Stir the stockpot while gourmet chef
and JN food writer Annabel Cohen
teaches how to make lentil, minestrone
and lemon rice soups 10:30 a.m.-noon
Sunday, March 6, at Congregation
Shaarey Zedek in Southfield. $10 CSZ
Sisterhood member, or $15. Payment
required with reservation. Details:
sisterhood®shaareyzedek.org or (248)
357-5544, ext. 48.
Don't get spooked when Scientific
Paranormal Investigators of Michigan
speak to the Bloch Israel Unit of B'nai
B'rith 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March
10, at Adat Shalom Synagogue in
Farmington Hills. (248) 851-5100.
Join Congregation Shaarey Zedek
Men's Club for an afternoon of
whirlyball 2 p.m. Sunday, March 6,
at offsite location. The team sport
of whirlyball combines elements
of basketball, hockey and jai-alai
while players ride in a bumper car-
like vehicle. $20. RSVP to Martha:
mgoldberg®shaareyzedek.org or
(248) 357-5544, ext. 46.
Enjoy a "ladies' night out" at Vashti's
Banquet 6 p.m. Thursday, March 10,
at Congregation Shaarey Zedek in
Jews And The Arts
Show up for "Jews, Judaism and the Arts:
Past and Present," co-sponsored by Jewish
Theological Seminary, 2-5 p.m. Sunday,
March 6, at Detroit Institute of Arts.
Program will highlight ancient as well as
contemporary pieces of art. Nationally
recognized artist Lynne Avadenka will
present illustrated talk, "Classic Texts/
Present Tense." Free with RSVP and
museum admission. JTS: beroth@jtsa.edu
Lynne Avadenka
or (248) 258-0055.
Southfield. Attractions include food,
bottomless wine, henna art, belly
dancing and lots of drama. $25, or
$20 CSZ Sisterhood member. RSVP
by March 7. sisterhood@shaareyze-
dek.org or (248) 357-5544, ext. 48.
Socialize at "Taste of Michigan,"
a wine-tasting event, 7:30-11 p.m.
Saturday, March 12, at Temple Emanu-
El in Oak Park. Also, food, auction and
raffle. Details: www.emanuel-mich.org
or (248) 967-4020.
Get tips, demonstrations and ideas for
creating memorable simchas at Temple
Beth El Sisterhood's annual Party
Planning Showcase 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Sunday, March 13, in Handleman Hall
at the temple in Bloomfield Township.
Exhibitors will include photographers,
party planners, florists, calligraphers,
deejays and video producers; also,
sample food and possibly win prizes.
Free admission. (248) 865-0633.
Bring friends and family to Temple
Israel's Family Fun Day, offering
activities for all ages and abilities, 3-5
p.m. Sunday, March 13, at Zap Zone,
31506 Grand River in Farmington Hills.
Sponsored by the temple's Imagine
Young Adults (ages 21-40) and JARC,
there will be laser tag, glow-golf, bum-
per cars, mini bowling, go-karts, jump
zone. $5 adult; $10 ages 2-12. Dietary
laws observed for light snacks. Group
will also make Purim Parcels for peo-
ple served by JARC. RSVP requested
by March 9: michelle@temple-israel.
org . or (248) 661-5700.
Girls ages 3-13, and their dads and
granddads, are invited to "Dancing
with the Dads" 5-7:15 p.m. Sunday,
March 13, at Adat Shalom Synagogue
in Farmington Hills. Party will include
dancing to Living Energy, pizza, com-
memorative photo and complimentary
boutonnieres and corsages for all
pre-registered participants. Pre-paid
charge: $13 per person, or $10 per
person for Adat Shalom families. Pay
$15 per person at door. Send check,
payable to Men's Club of Adat Shalom,
to the synagogue, 20039 Middlebelt
Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48334.
(248) 851-5100.
EVENTS THAT HELP
Play bingo and participate in silent
auction and raffle at Hadassah fun-
draiser hosted by Greater Detroit
Chapter's Eleanor Roosevelt Group 7
p.m. Saturday, March 12, at Hadassah
House, 5030 Orchard Lake Road in
West Bloomfield. $20 check, payable
to Hadassah, includes hors d'oeuvres
and desserts. Mail ASAP to Mandy
Garver, 4680 Pickering, Bloomfield
Hills, MI 48301. Include names of
attendees with your name, phone and
e-mail address. (248) 683-5030.
HEALTH & SUPPORT
Participate in Healthy U, a family-
oriented health fair and open house, 10
a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, March 6, at Oak
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Shanghai Miracle Film At Young Israel-Southfield
Participate in a wine and cheese evening highlighted by first Michigan
showing of Torah Umesorah film, Shanghai Miracle, 8:30 p.m. Saturday, March
5, at Young Israel of Southfield. Film focuses on experiences of yeshivah
students and families who fled Lithuania for Japan in 1941. Speaking will be
Dr. Tamy Chelst. Her father, the late Rabbi Isaac Simon, was a Mirrer Yeshiva
Shanghai survivor. $5. RSVP to Lea: (248) 320-0409.
• Rosh Chodesh breakfast group: Rebetzin Esther Bakst, who appears in the
film, will share her experiences 8:45 a.m. Sunday, March 6. Free. No RSVP
needed.
Park JCC. Free event includes raffle,
membership specials, early bird regis-
tration for Camp Discovery, children's
games and bounce house, giveaways,
fitness classes, vendors and health
screenings. Marc: mfront®jccdet.org or
(248) 432-5605.
• Swim times: Free swimming in the
Center's pool will be available for
women only, 9:30-10:50 a.m., and
co-ed, 11 a.m.-2:35 p.m.
Learn about "Obesity and the Heart"
at Health Awareness Breakfast 9:30
a.m. Sunday, March 6, at Adat Shalom
Synagogue in Farmington Hills.
Speaker Dr. Joel Kahn, medical profes-
sor at Wayne State University, also
directs the Preventative Cardiology
program at Detroit Medical Center
Cardiovascular Institute. Meet Ron and
Mike Morelli, father-son duo from The
Biggest Loser television show, who
run a weight-loss camp for teens. $5,
or free for paid-up Adat Shalom Men's
Club members. Check, payable to the
Men's Club, due at 29901 Middlebelt,
Farmington Hills, MI 48334. (248)
851-5100.
Give the gift of life at blood drive
for Red Cross 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday,
March 6, at Adat Shalom Synagogue
in Farmington Hills. Those who donate
will be entered into a raffle. Donors
must be at least age 17 and weigh 110
pounds. Appointments preferred: www.
redcrossblood.org , choose "make an
appointment," enter adatss for spon-
sor code and click on blue "find" but-
ton. Ruth: (248) 538-9260.
Get valuable information at separate
adult and parent meetings of CHADD
(Children and Adults Having ADD)
7:30-9 p.m. (register at 7) Monday,
March 7, at Way Elementary School,
765 W. Long Lake Road in Bloomfield
Hills. Parents Group will feature panel
of teens with AD/HD and Adult Group
lecture will deal with AD/HD patients
and medication. Free for member; $5
guest. www.chadd.net/527 or (248)
988-6716.
Find inspiration and encouragement at
"Together We Stand — Your Journey
Through Cancer" 5-6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 9, at Temple Israel
in West Bloomfield. Social worker
Jodie Jacobs facilitates bi-monthly
support group on second and fourth
Wednesdays. Open to age 18 and older,
currently in treatment or beyond.
Free, but requires RSVP 24 hours in
advance. elaine®temple-israel.org or
Sosnick Family Life Center: (248) 661-
5700.
Investigate available programs
and services through JFS Cancer
Connection, a mentoring program for
Jewish men and women with any can-
cer diagnosis. Jewish Family Service,
Orley Building, 6555 W. Maple in West
Bloomfield. Mentors and mentees both
needed. Shira: syechieli®jfsdetroit.org
or (248) 592-3963.
HELPING OUT
Take a pre-service orientation for the
new Legacy Corps Enhancing Lives
Program, matching adult volunteers
to Jewish Family Service families and
clients that need help with daily tasks.
One-year commitment, starting April
1, entails eight hours of service weekly
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