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SMALL FRY SHABBAT
5:30 pm, May 20. Friday evening service
designed for preschool-age children will be fol-
lowed by dinner at 6 and a craft activity. At Temple
Beth El, Bloomfield Twp. RSVP: Jen, jgoren@
tbeonline.org or 248-865-0611.
5030 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield. $5,
payable to Hadassah; includes dessert. Send check
to: 5729 Plum Crest Drive, West Bloomfield, MI
48322. Information: loriekessler@gmail.com or
248-862-2625.
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NEW JOBSEEKERS
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JOURNALIST ON POLITICS
9 am, May 22. Brotherhood is offering a hot
breakfast prior to a talk on politics and the
November election. Speaker will be temple
member Brian Dickerson, deputy editorial page
director at the Detroit Free Press. At Temple Beth El,
Bloomfield Twp. Information: 248-851-1100.
ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
10-11 am, May 22. Greater Michigan Chapter
of Alzheimer’s Assn. presents information about
Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, which do not
have to be a normal part of aging. At Young Israel
of Southfield. Information: www.alz.org/gmc.
RSVP: 800-272-3900.
HOLOCAUST SERVICE
1 pm, May 22. United Jewish Organization, a
group for Holocaust survivors and their families,
dedicates its annual Yizkor service to the memo-
ries of the Six Million who died in the Shoah.
Children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren
of survivors are especially welcome at community-
wide event. At Holocaust Memorial Center, 28123
Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills. Information:
Lillian, 248-444-8887.
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11:30 am-1:30 pm, May 25. Information for
those entering the workforce or seeking a new
job. Co-sponsor with JVS is SPARC (Single Parent
Alliance and Resource Connection). At Hermelin
ORT Resource Center at West Bloomfield JCC. Free.
RSVP: Donna, stillman@jfmd.org or 248-833-2527
MYSTICAL WAYS
Noon-1 pm, May 25. Rabbi Leiby Burnham of
Partners Detroit continues series with “Seven
Mystical Ways to Perfection III.” At West Bloomfield
JCC. $10; includes lunch. RSVP: 248-583-2478.
KING DAVID’S LOVES
1:30-3 pm, May 25. “Maybe a Doctor, a Lawyer, a
Rabbi? Would You Want Your Daughter to Marry
the King?” Elissa Berg, education director at Cong.
Beth Ahm, lectures on King David and the women
he loved. At West Bloomfield JCC’s Greenberg
Suite. $3. RSVP: 248-432-5471.
‘CLERGY BOYS’
7:30 pm, May 25. This year’s Peter and Clara
Weisberg Concert is subtitled: “The Journey of
4 Guys Becoming Cantors.” The cantors sched-
uled are David Propis of Cong. Shaarey Zedek in
Southfield (hosting the event), Randy Herman
of New York, Mike Stein of California and Steve
Stoehr of Illinois. The Cliff Monear Band is fea-
tured. Free, with reserved ticket. Patron levels are
available for $236 and $136. RSVP: shaareyzedek.
org or Tobye, tbello@shaareyzedek.org.
WAR DOG HISTORY
2 pm, May 23. U.S. Army veteran Philip Weitlaug,
director of the Michigan War Dog Memorial, will
bring his dog Ziva to his talk about the organiza-
tion. At West Bloomfield JCC’s Handleman Hall.
Information: Rosa, 248-432-5467.
MONTH IN REVIEW
2 pm, May 23. Retired social studies teacher Dave
Higer leads current events discussion. Temple
Kol Ami in West Bloomfield. Free. RSVP: igilbert@
tkami.org or 248-661-0040.
SOCIAL JUSTICE BOOK GROUP
7 pm, May 23. Rabbi Rachel Shere and facilita-
tor Prof. Tara Hayes discuss The Fire Next Time by
James Baldwin. Free. At Adat Shalom Synagogue,
Farmington Hills. RSVP: Patti, pkaaron@gmail.com.
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ADDICTION PANEL
7 pm, May 24. Four panelists, some speaking
from personal experience, will present perspec-
tives on addiction. Evening includes resources and
question-and-answer period. Tikvah Hadassah
group sponsors. At Davidson Hadassah House,
2103230
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TALK ABOUT ARCHITECT
11 am, May 26. Wendy Evans discusses “Albert
Kahn; Temples, Factories and More.” At West
Bloomfield JCC’s Greenberg Suite. $3. Information:
248-432-5467.
NEXTGEN BUSINESS HUB
6-7:30 pm, May 26. The NEXTGen Detroit
Business Hub presents speaker Jim Ketai of real
estate company Bedrock Detroit as part of its
Power Player Series. Free for donors of $365
or more to Federation’s Annual Campaign. At
Bedrock, 1092 Woodward, Detroit. RSVP: Lauren,
lkepes@jvsdet.org.
BONFIRES & MYSTICISM
7-10 pm, May 26. The Well, an initiative bringing
together community, education and spirituality,
will celebrate the holiday of Lag b’Omer with a
traditional bonfire, camp songs and stories. Bring
a drum if possible. S’mores will be supplied. At
Lincoln Street Art Park, Detroit. RSVP required:
dan@meetyouatthewell.org.
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