metro >> calendar Let the continued from page 30 THURSDAY, NOV. 12 SUNDAY, NOV. 15 MONDAY, NOV. 17 OPERA MOVIE RECYCLE ELECTRONICS JARC FUNDRAISER 11 am-2:30 pm, Nov. 12. Tosca will be shown. Joe Tazalaar is the facilitator. Bring a lunch for $3, or $7 for two slices of pizza and salad. At West Bloomfield JCC. Information: Rosa, rchessler@jccdet.org or 248-432-5467. 10 am-4 pm, Nov. 15. Drop off laptops, LCD monitors, PCs, cell phones and more on America Recycles Day. Local event sponsor is eCycle Opportunities, a JVS subsidiary that creates job opportunities for people with disabilities. At JVS, 29699 Southfield Road in Southfield. Information: www.jvsdet.org/ecycle. 7:30 pm, Nov. 17. A night of comedy with SNL alumnus Dennis Miller will benefit Southfield- based JARC. A young adult pre-glow is offered at 5:30. At Max & Marjorie Fisher Music Center, 3711 Woodward, Detroit. Tickets: www.jarc.org and 248- 538-6611. NAME CHANGES take care of you. With great rates, an even better staff, and the speediest buses in the business, trust Qwik Park to get you to the airport Qwik as a flash. 41 - ; 1 (; 1 WELLNESS FESTIVAL 4-10 pm, Nov. 12. The MI Green Team's Healthy People & Planet Wellness Festival will also return on Dec. 10. A wide variety of exhibits and attrac- tions. At Royal Oak Farmers Market, 316 E. 11 Mile. Information: www.hppfest.com . WOMEN'S GATHERING 7 pm, Nov. 12. Downtown Synagogue in Detroit sponsors the Rosh Hodesh Women's Circle for the month of Kislev. A speaker will show head wraps from around the world before the women do their own. Free. RSVP to get address: Sydney, srskully@ gmail.com . FRIDAY, NOV. 13 0 BBYO CONVENTION Save time. Reserve online! qwikpark.com 7782 Merriman Rd., Romulus, MI 111 .1 111,*14 /1" 5 12:15-1:45 pm, Nov. 12. Kirsten Fermaglich, a Fellow at Frankel Center for Judaic Studies; topic: "Cultural Debates over Name Changing and Jewish Identity After World War II, 1945-1967"At U-M Thayer Building, 202 S. Thayer St., Room 2022. Information: www.lsa.umich.edu/judaic/events or 734-763-9047. 3:30 pm, Nov. 13. Concludes 2:30 pm, Sunday, Nov. 15. High school students are invited to fall weekend event organized by West Bloomfield- based Michigan Region BBYO. At Ortonville loca- tion. $195 due by Nov. 13. Information: Mich@bbyo. org or Katie, 248-432-5685. SHABBAT DINNER 6:30-9 pm, Nov. 13. Hillel of Metro Detroit hosts dinner with Chabad of Greater Downtown Detroit. Information: www.hillel-detroit.org or 313-577- 3459. VETERANS'SHABBAT 9 am, Nov. 14. Military veterans are welcome at annual service. Special tribute this year to World War II vets will include the Jewish War Veterans color guard, procession, vet remarks, anthem sing- ing and memorabilia display. At Cong. Shaarey Zedek in Southfield. Information:Tobye, tbello@ shaareyzedek.org or 248-357-5544. SEPHARDIC JEWS 7:45 pm, Nov. 14. Commemoration for"Plight of Jews from Arab Lands and Iran!' Evening features Behar family's journey, candlelighting ceremony, Sephardic Mizrahi band and dessert reception. At Keter Torah Synagogue in West Bloomfield. Information on issue: www.jrefugees1948.org. Free, but RSVP required by Nov. 10: 248-661-3665, or Barbara, 248-891-2563. 1.888.844.7275 • qwikpark.com 32 November 5 • 2015 JN 11:30 am, Nov. 15. Celebrate the history and future of Akiva Hebrew Day School at groundbreak- ing ceremony for its new building. The Audrey and William Farber family will be honored. At 21100 W. 12 Mile in Southfield. RSVP by Nov. 8: cheryljerusa- lem@akiva.org or 248-386-1625, ext. 237. BEGINNING HEBREW 11:30 am, Nov. 15. Second in a series of 10 Sunday classes with Rabbi Dorit Edut. At Downtown Synagogue in Detroit. $13 for textbook and $20 per class. RSVP: Rebecca, wai- sanen@gmail.com . LUNCH & LEARN 12:30 pm, Nov. 15. Rabbi Arthur Green brings humor and insight to discussion of his book Judaism's 10 Best Ideas: A Brief Guide for Seekers. At West Bloomfield JCC. $18 includes buffet lunch. RSVP by Nov. 8: www.theberman.org or 248-661-1900. SALE TO HELP JHCN 1-5 pm, Nov. 15. Also held 11 am-5 pm Nov. 16. A local artist will donate a portion of proceeds from sale of designer accessories and jewelry to Jewish Hospice and Chaplaincy Network. At home of Linda Goldman. RSVP for address: 248-705-5390. PAINTBALL 3-5 pm, Nov. 15. Hillel of Metro Detroit hosts social activity. At Lone Wolf Paintball, 237 N. River Road in Mt. Clemens. Information: www.hillel-detroit.org or 313-577-3459. MONDAY, NOV. 16 MOVIES & MUNCHIES SATURDAY, NOV. 14 `: 1 Exit 198 from 1-94 Exit 20 from 1-275 AKIVA BREAKS GROUND 10:30 am, Nov. 16. Monthly film series presents Advanced Style. $7, including lunch. Drop off check payable to "CBS Sisterhood" to the synagogue office in Oak Park or mail to event chair Phyllis Weeks, 7061 N. Merrybrook, West Bloomfield, MI 48322. Information: pweeks202@gmail.com or 248-470-4157. LUNCH & LEARN 11:45 am, Nov. 16. Tour Yad Ezra kosher food pantry prior to lunch and Temple Israel Rabbi Jen Lader's discussion of "Morality and Medicine." At 2850 W.11 Mile in Berkley. $7 for kosher dairy lunch. RSVP by Nov. 13: Katie@yadezra.org . LUNCH & LEARN Noon, Nov. 16. Rabbi Leiby Burnham leads dis- cussion on the traits of animals - particularly, the leopard, eagle, deer and lion - that could be adopted to help us become better humans. At Downtown Synagogue in Detroit. Partners in Torah is providing a free pizza and salad lunch. Information: Partners, 248-JUDAISM; or the syna- gogue, 313-962-4047. WEDNESDAY, NOV. 18 SISTERHOOD STYLIN' 10 am, Nov. 18. Boutique shopping begins, continuing until 3:30 pm. Main event is luncheon at noon with a strolling fashion show. At Temple Israel in West Bloomfield. $60 for luncheon, with prize raffle tickets ($10 or $20) available. Check, payable to Temple Israel Sisterhood, goes to Marcy Feldman, 30253 Ravenscroft, Farmington Hills, MI 48331. Information: www.temple-israel.org or 248- 661-5700. LUNCH & LEARN 12:15-1:15 pm, Nov. 18. Rabbi Norman Roman leads series,"Rebbes and Tsadikim Their Stories of Miracles and Wonder."Concluding session is Dec. 2. $13 includes a catered boxed kosher lunch and donation to Mazon. At Temple Kol Ami in West Bloomfield. RSVP by Nov. 11: igilbert@tkolami.org or 248-661-0040. CELEBRATE CHANUKAH 7 pm, Nov. 18. Sisterhood hosts Tapestry of Taste, a Chanukah workshop. Features include Julie Herman's cooking demonstration with samples, exploring holiday traditions with Rabbi Arturo Kalfus and Phyllis Meyers, gift and celebrating ideas, and local vendors Tradition, Tradition and Book Beat. Ticket sponsorship levels: $18, $36 and $72. At Temple Emanu-El in Oak Park. RSVP by Nov. 9: 248-967-4020 or Rae, 248-650-9497. THURSDAY, NOV. 19 7 pm, Nov. 19. Friends of Jewish Senior Life pres- ents the second annual Jeff Zaslow Media Night. Melissa Rivers, author and television host of Fashion Police, will speak in support of The Book of Joan. At Berman Center at the West Bloomfield JCC. Tickets range from $54-$118. Purchase by Nov. 12: www. berman.org or 248-661-1900. SATURDAY, NOV. 21 YOGA PARTY HELPS MS 7-10 pm, Nov. 21. Yoga Moves MS "Party with a Purpose" is a fundraiser for Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. Dinner, open bar, silent auction and raffle. Honorees include Robin Wine, Dr. Esther Young and Dr. Mirela Cerghet. $100 and higher. Inspirational keynote speaker is Matthew Sanford. At Andiamo Celebrity Showroom, 7096 E. 14 Mile in Warren. RSVP: info@yogamovesms.org . QUIZ NIGHT 7 pm, Nov. 21.Teams of up to 10 (individuals can be put together) will compete for prizes. At Cong. B'nai Moshe in West Bloomfield. $12, or $10 in advance, includes desserts and beverages. RSVP by Nov. 13: cbminfo@bnaimoshe.org . Esther Allweiss Ingber / contributing writer Send items to: calendar@thejewishnews.com .