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COMING UP AT THE JCC!

Much To Do!

R E G I S T E R N OW

ADULT JEWISH LEARNING

Register now. Developed at Hebrew University
in Jerusalem, the Melton School is geared for
adults from all backgrounds and denominations.
Starting in September, Melton classes will meet
weekly, 30 weeks a year, for two years. Choose:
6:45-9 pm Tuesdays at Temple Shir Shalom in
West Bloomfield; 9:30-11:45 am Thursdays at West
Bloomfield JCC; or 6:45-9 pm Thursdays at Cong.
Shaarey Zedek’s Berman Center in Southfield. Also
offering Melton PEP (Parent Education Program),
for parents of newborn through eighth-grade
children. Series runs 28 weeks over two years,
starting 9:15-11:30 am Monday, Sept. 12, at Jewish
Federation Building, 6735 Telegraph, Bloomfield
Twp. Info: melton@jfmd.org or 248-205-2557.

Poetry Writing Workshop

Tuesday, August 9 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Explore the poet within and join us for our poetry
writing workshop! Participants will learn about poetic
forms, genres, linguistic forms and perspectives and
have the opportunity to compose their own poems.
No prior experience is needed.

Melton @ The J

Thursday, August 11 | 10-11:15 a.m.

Melton is coming to the JCC! Explore “Jewish” in this
award-winning school and learn about how we can use
biblical and contemporary texts to connect our past
with the present.

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FARM FESTIVAL

1:30-4 pm, July 24. Eats, treats, lawn games and
family activities are planned at this luxury event
venue. Zingerman’s co-owner Ari Weinzweig will
sign his new book. At Zingerman Cornman Farms,
8540 Island Lake Road, Dexter. $10, or $8 advance
at www.cornmanfarms.com. Info: 734-619-8100.

Great Jewish Artists & Patrons of Detroit

Tuesday, August 16 | 1:30 p.m.

Join us for a presentation that examines works by early
Jewish artists and the contributions of Detroit’s
contemporary art patrons who keep creativity thriving.

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IRP Knosh & Know

KADIMA GOLF OUTING

Friday, August 19 | 11 a.m.

11:30 am, July 25. Lois Zussman Kadima Golf
Classic will honor Marvin and Betty Danto Family
Foundation. Fundraising event for Kadima, Jewish
mental health agency, includes lunch, auction and
a dinner program at 7:15. At Franklin Hills Country
Club, 31675 Inkster, Farmington Hills. RSVP:
kadimacenter.org/events/golfclassic. Info: Anne,
annep@kadimacenter.org and 248-663-4330.

Come hear Wynona Shellabarger, DVM from the Detroit
Zoo speak about what it’s like to be a zoo veterinarian.
Light refreshments will be served beginning at 10:45 a.m.

Tropical Pool Party

Sunday, August 21 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

CLASSICAL VIDEO CONCERT

Find your paradise on the shores of the JCSea. You’re
invited to a tropical pool party featuring games, music,
prizes, food and more!

2 pm, July 25. Ben Opengeym facilitates program
featuring Aram Khachaturian’s Violin Concerto in D
Minor. At West Bloomfield JCC. Info: 248-432-5467.

WOODEN ACRES CAMP

“Who the #%$! is Jackson Pollock”

6-9 pm, July 25. Wooden Acres Camp donor
appreciation night to honor those who donated
to the Send a Child from Flint to Camp Campaign.
BBQ dinner and concert. RSVP: 810-359-5053.

Wednesday, August 31 | 7:30 p.m.

Semi-truck driver Teri Horton spent $5 on a splatter
painting for a friend. But the friend had no room for
the huge canvas. So Teri put her painting in a garage
sale. And that was the beginning of an extraordinary
adventure.

SOCIAL JUSTICE BOOK GROUP

7-9 pm, July 25. Rabbi Rachel Shere leads
monthly book group. Oakland U. Prof. Tara Hayes
will facilitate discussion on The New Jim Crow by
Michelle Alexander. At Adat Shalom Synagogue
in Farmington Hills. Free. Info/mailing list: Patti,
pkaaron@gmail.com, or office, 248-851-5100.

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YOGA & MEDITATION

5:30-7 pm, July 26 & Aug. 2, 16 & 30. Breast
health specialist and cancer survivor Ruth Lerman,
M.D., leads stress-reduction program, “Living
with Ease.” Bring a yoga mat for gentle Hatha
yoga. Guided mindfulness meditation will fol-
low. Beaumont Health sponsors. At Adat Shalom
Synagogue in Farmington Hills. Free, and no RSVP
is required. Info: SilverLinings@beaumont.edu.

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HEALTHY EATING

1:30 pm, July 27. Olga Semenova will discuss
nutrients, balanced meals and eating for preven-
tion. At West Bloomfield JCC. Free. RSVP: Rosa,
248-432-5467.

MONTH IN REVIEW

2 pm, July 27. Retired teacher David Higer leads
current events discussion. At Temple Kol Ami in
West Bloomfield. Free; bring coffee or snack. RSVP
by July 25: cspektor@tkolami.org or 248-661-0040.

JEWISH OLYMPIANS

7:30 pm, July 27. Four-part Wednesday lecture
series begins with Prof. Howard Lupovitch, direc-
tor of Cohn-Haddow Center for Judaic Studies at
Wayne State University. Topic: “Nordau’s Zionist
Vision: Jewish Olympians & the Maccabia Games.”
At Cong. Beth Ahm in West Bloomfield. $50 series;
$15 session; free for Beth Ahm members. RSVP
advised: ablau@cbahm.org or 248-851-6880.

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LUNCH & LEARN

Noon, July 28. Rabbi Leiby Burnham speaks on
“The Story of the Three Weeks.” Partners Detroit
and COJAR co-sponsor. At West Bloomfield JCC’s
Handleman Hall. RSVP: 248-583-2476.

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YOUNG ADULT DINNER

7 pm, July 29. Hillel of Metro Detroit presents a
Shabbat dinner in Oak Park for young adults. $8,
payable in advance. RSVP by July 28: hillel@wayne.
edu or 313-577-3459.

FOUR ONEACT PLAYS

7:30 p.m. July 29 & 30: Playwrights@Work spon-
sors One-Act Play Festival. Deploy for Action by Steve
Sussman of Bloomfield Hills is one of four plays.
At Village Players Playhouse, 34660 Woodward,
Birmingham. $10. Tickets: 248-644-2075.

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The Jewish Community Center
of Metropolitan Detroit

D. Dan & Betty Kahn Building
Eugene & Marcia Applebaum Jewish Community Campus
6600 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48322

jccdet.org

2103250

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Synagogue in Farmington Hills. Free, but RSVP
required by July 25: samantha@adatshalom.org.

TUESDAYS WITH TOTS

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10-11:30 am, July 26. Kids, birth to age 5, are
invited with parent or caregiver. Child-friendly
sports, rhythmic fun, music, holidays, playtime and
snacks. Clergy visit occasionally. At Adat Shalom

MOMMY & ME HIGH TEA

10 am-noon, July 30. Cooking class for children
ages 6-12. The menu is caffeine-free herbal tea
and tea sandwiches. Group also will learn the