metro >> calendar 'jazz cat the HOW TO SEND IN LISTINGS: Send listings by noon Tuesday, nine days prior to publication. Email listings and questions to calendar@thejewishnews.com . For telephone inquiries, call David Sachs at (248) 351-5140. Much To Do! PRESENTED BY Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit's SATURDAY, AUG. 29 The Active Life KIDS' SWIMMING CLINIC 7:30-9:30 am, Aug. 29. ProSwimClinic for children of all ages will feature Olympic hopefuls Niles Smith and Kevin Cordes, plus the sponsoring Aqua Club's two-time Olympic swimmer, Nimrod Shapira. At Oxford High School Natorium, 745 N. Oxford Road in Oxford. $99 for swimmer at any level. Information: info@aquaswimclub.com , www.proswimclinic.com or 248-420-8864. OPENING SERIES EVENT Tuesudy, ZepLe1111Jer 1, 2015 • 7:..w p.m. KATHY KOSINS IN CONCERT With Cliff Monear, Marion Hayden and Sean Dobbins SOULFUL YOGA 10 am, Aug. 29. Class led by Rabbi Rachel Shere and yoga instructor Mindy Eisenberg is meant to connect body and soul by applying the wisdom of Torah to the gentle practice of yoga. No experience is neces- sary. Dress comfortably and bring your own yoga mat if you have one. At Adat Shalom Synagogue in Farmington Hills. Free. Information: 248-851-5100. Detroit native Kathy Kosins presents an unforgettable evening of song - and art! Named Jazz Composer of the Year by the Michigan Council for the Arts, Kosins has toured Russia, Israel and Turkey and appeared at festivals throughout the country. Her concert at The Berman will draw from the West Coast Cool Movement and feature songs from her new CD, "Uncovered Soul." During her performance, Kosins will create a painting to be auctioned off at intermission! SUNDAY, AUG. 30 MEDITATION & YOGA 9:30 am, Aug. 30. "Returning to Your True Self" program is designed to stimulate the mind, body and soul during the month of Elul. Meditation is first with Rabbi Aaron Bergman and Hazzan Daniel Gross. At 10:30, Rabbi Rachel Shere will conduct a yoga class; bring your own mat if you have one. At Adat Shalom Synagogue in Farmington Hills. Free, but RSVP required to Caren for yoga class: charwood@adatshalom.org or 248-851-5100, ext. 231. "Kathy Kosins is one of the finest singers in the world." MONDAY, AUG. 31 IRAN NUCLEAR TALK $15 in advance • $20 at the door 7:30 pm, Aug. 31. "The Iran Nuclear Deal Debate through the Eyes of an Israeli Reporter." Jewish Community Relations Council presents guest speaker Rebecca Stoil of Washington, D.C., a correspondent for the Times of Israel. At co-sponsor Temple Israel in West Bloomfield. Free. Information: 248-642-5393. Or purchase a ticket for the entire Jazz at the ) series for only $45 and also enjoy these upcoming events! October 14 * The brilliant virtuoso pianist TERRY LOWER - November 17 * JON MILAN, DAVID BENNETT AND MATTHEW "BOOGIE WOOGIE KID" BALL in an unforgettable performance of "From Ragtime to Rock-n-Roll" - TUESDAY, SEPT. 1 To purchase tickets: 248.661.1900 or theberman.org Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 2 D. Dan & Betty Kahn Building • Eugene & Marcia Applebaum Jewish Community Campus 6600 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48322 THE BERMAN Life Plus Supported by The Jewish Federation OF METROPOLITAN DETROIT 2029700 34 August 27 • 2015 JN OPERA PROGRAM 1:30 pm, Sept. 2. Facilitator is Joe Tazelaar. At West Bloomfield JCC. $3. Information: Rosa, rchessler@jccdet.org or 248-432- 5612. www.jccdet.org FOR SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN BLOOD DRIVE 10:30 am-4 pm, Sept. 3. American Red Cross Blood Drive at Southfield Public Library, 26300 Evergreen. RSVP: www. redcrossblood.org or drop in. Information: 248-796-4224. CHAGALL ART TALK 11 am, Sept. 3. Wendy Evans will discuss "Marc Chagall and the Jewish School of Paris." At West Bloomfield JCC. $3. Information: Rosa, rchessler@jccdet.org or 248-432-5612. EUROPEAN JEWRY 7-8:30 pm, Sept. 3. New lecture series focuses on history of Jews in Eastern Europe, Germany and Austria. Also meets on Thursdays, Sept.17 and Oct.1. Instructor is Prof. Howard Lupovitch, director of Cohn-Haddow Center for Judaic Studies at Wayne State University. At Temple Israel in West Bloomfield. Free. Information/RSVP: Lisa, Ikaplan@temple-israel.org or 248-661- 5725. JCRC ANNUAL MEETING 7 pm, Sept. 10. Jewish Community Relations Council will elect its slate of officers and board members for the com- ing program year. Guest speaker is Joyce Jeneraux, publisher of the Detroit Free Press, while special recognition will be given to Bankole Thompson, past editor of the Michigan Chronicle and current editorial columnist for The Detroit News. At the Fisher Jewish Federation Building, 6735 Telegraph in Bloomfield Township. Information: www.detroitjcrc.org or 248- 642-5393. EUROPE ANTI-SEMITISM 7 pm, Sept. 1. Eleanor Roosevelt Group of Hadassah will present speaker Prof. Howard Lupovitch, director of Cohn-Haddow Center for Judaic Studies at Wayne State University. At Hadassah House, 5030 Orchard Lake Road in West Bloomfield. $10, or free if joining Hadassah. RSVP required: Anita, photoowl@yahoo.com or Bobbie, 248- 546-4255. All events will be held at The Berman Center for the Performing Arts Community Foundation THURSDAY, SEPT. 3 THURSDAY, SEPT. 10 - Don Was, Blue Note Records * Dynamic bandleader and soloist BILL MEYER - ORT CHALLAH CLASS 7 pm, Sept. 2. Learn to make challah and take a loaf home to bake at Happy "Challah" Days program. Glenn/Oak/South ORT will host. At Specialties Showroom, 2800 W.11 Mile in Berkley. $20, or $36 for attendee at Master Baker level. RSVP required: Sandy, 248-559-0733. HOW TO SEND IN LISTINGS: Send listings by noon Tuesday, nine days prior to publication. E-mail listings and questions to calendar@thejewishnews.com . For telephone inquiries, call David Sachs at (248) 351-5140.