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Much To Do!

THURSDAY, SEPT. 8

LEARN ABOUT HOLIDAYS

7 pm. Discuss Rosh Hashanah and Yom
Kippur at next session of Gesharim, "your
bridge to the Jewish community," held
in a private home. Temple Israel, West
Bloomfield, invites interfaith families, people
who have chosen Judaism and born Jews to
attend. RSVP: Carol, coopercna@aol.com or
248-851-5545.

FRIDAY, SEPT.

RSVP FOR L&L

Deadline day. Bring a dairy lunch (bever-
age provided) to Rabbi Aaron Bergman's
new series, "The Purpose of Life is to Be
Happy," focused on teachings of the chasid-
ic Rabbi Nachman of Bratslay. Starts 11:45
am-1 pm Monday, Sept.12, at Adat Shalom
Synagogue, Farmington Hills. RSVP: Sheila,
slederman@adatshalom.org or 248-851-
5100, ext. 246.

FALL MINI-SERIES

248-851 1260

iiiiide Orchard Mall. Orchard Lake Rd at Maple
M.,T.,W.,F. 10-6, Thurs 10-8, Sat 10-5:30, Sun 12-4

10:45 am-12:30 pm. U.S. District Court
Judge Avern Cohn will discuss "My Most
Interesting Cases" to lead off Institute for
Retired Professionals' Fall Mini-Series at
Oak Park JCC. Different speakers on three
Fridays, through Sept. 23. $3/free for IRP
member. No RSVP needed. Sharon, 248-
967-4030, ext. 2018.

COMMUNAL HAVDALAH

7:30 pm. Maggid Steve Klaper and
Brother Al Mascia present musical Havdalah
service at Song and Spirit Institute for
Peace, 2599 Harvard, Berkley 48072. www.
SongandSpirit.org or 248-895-3011.

AI U t:71 AY, SEPT. 10

KIDS' LUNCH-SHOW

11:30 am. Matinee performance of The
Adventures of Magnet Man at Genitti's Hole-
in-the-Wall, 108 E. Main, Northville 48167.
Same time Sept. 24, Oct.15 and 29. Details:
www.genittis.com or 248-349-0522.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 11

WALK OF AGES

UPTOWN

AUTHENTIC CHINESE CUISINE

6407 Orchard Lake Road

(15 Mile & Orchard Lake)

248.626.8585

www.uptownshangrila.com

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9 am. Register, warm up at 9:30
with local celebrities and community
walk (choice of 3K or 5K) at 10, on
Applebaum Jewish Community Campus,
West Bloomfield. Auxiliary for Jewish
Senior Life fundraiser supports pro-
grams and services for older adults.
Day includes petting zoo, face painting,
games and prizes, train rides and pro-
gram commemorating 10th anniversary
of 9-11 by the Jewish War Veterans. $18
admission, includes T-shirt/activities.
Judy: 248-661-2969.

JEWISH HIKERS

11 am-1 pm. Jewish Hikers and Temple
Beth Emeth, both in Ann Arbor, co-host
scenic walk for all ages at North Bay Park in
Ypsilanti. Park outside South Huron Street
entrance, approximately 200 yards south of

1-94 (Exit 183). Free. jewish.hikers@gmail.
corn; Eli, 734-883-9522; Rabbi Lisa, 734-
665-4744.

FAMILY PICNIC

Noon. Community invited to back-to-
school picnic at Adat Shalom Synagogue,
Farmington Hills. Bouncers, putt-putt,
games. Lunch items: $1 each. Make a sho-
far with advance RSVP for materials to
Education & Youth office: Jodi, jgross@
adatshalom.org or 248-626-2153.

JUDAIC NEEDLEWORK

1 pm. Create Judaic-themed projects
with Pomegranate Guild at Prentis Jewish
Apartments, 15100 W.10 Mile, Oak Park.
Group is planning a children's Hanukkah
table presentation in December. Free. Judy:
248-661-5337.

FOR GIRLS & MOMS

4:30-6 pm. Aish in the Woods pres-
ents "Rosh Hodesh: It's a Girl Thing" at
its building, 25725 Coolidge, Oak Park. Girls
in 5th-7th grades invited with their moms
to monthly celebration of the ancient New
Moon holiday. Program seeks to build girls'
self-esteem, leadership skills and Jewish
identity. RSVP: 248-327-3579.

MONDAY, SEPT. 12

IRP PHOTOS

Through Sept. 28. Community may view
Institute for Retired Professionals' annual
photography exhibit at Oak Park JCC.
Free. Sharon, 248-967-4030, ext. 2018.

BOOK TALK

10 am. Hadassah Book Discussion Group
tackles The Debba by Avner Mandelbaum at
Hadassah House, 5030 Orchard Lake Road,
West Bloomfield. Free; community invited.
greaterdetroit@hadassah.org or 248-683-
5030.

JFS ESTEEM BOOSTER

10 am-noon. JFS Cancer Resource
Connection presents "Look Good, Feel
Better," workshop with a licensed cosmetol-
ogist for women undergoing treatment for
cancer, at Jewish Family Service, 6555 W.
Maple, West Bloomfield. Free. RSVP: Shira,
248-592-3963; co-sponsor American Cancer
Society, 1-800-227-2345.

COJAR LUNCH & LEARN

12:15 pm. Young Israel of Southfield
Rabbi Yechiel Morris will speak on
"Psalm 27, L'Dovid Ori V'Yishi — Its
Message for the High Holidays and 9-11"
at Oak Park JCC. $3; bring your own
lunch. Rosa, 248-967-4030.

SENDLER FILM

1 pm. Program for Holocaust Survivors,
Family and Friends will show Irena Sendler,
about the Holocaust-era rescuer, at Oak
Park JCC. 248-967-4030.

ADD SUPPORT

7:30-9 pm. Register at 7 for choice of
meetings hosted by CHADD (Children &
Adults with ADD) at Way Elementary