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Smith Mediation Center
Divorce Mediation
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Email listings and questions to calendar@thejewishnews.com. For telephone inquiries,
call David Sachs at (248) 351-5140.
Much To Do!
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SUSHIROLLING FOR 2
2-4 pm or 6-8 pm, Aug. 13. Interactive class
designed for couples will explore types of sushi
and dipping sauces and also practice rolling tech-
niques. At Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital’s
Demonstration Kitchen, 6777 W. Maple. $20;
includes sushi-rolling kit for home. RSVP: dk@hfhs.
org or 248-325-3890.
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BLACKTIE BALL
ediation is an alternative that can help you retain more
time, money, and privacy during your legal battle.
Barbara Smith, J.D., former district court magistrate
and administrative law judge with more than 25 years of legal
experience, lends her unique blend of reason, calmness and
tenacity to the process, helping guide opposing parties to mutually
agreeable solutions. She has successfully mediated hundreds of
cases over the past decade.
6 pm-midnight, Aug. 13. Clubhaus Detroit pres-
ents DET: Next, an “upscale networking, dining
and party experience” for industry profession-
als, entrepreneurs, creatives and foodies. At Will
Leather Goods, 4128 Second, Detroit. Various
admission prices. Info: www.detnextblacktie.com
or 313-309-7892.
Wellness presents “A Matter of Balance,” an eight-
part fall prevention workshop. At West Bloomfield
JCC. $15; fee returned as a gift card upon course
completion. RSVP: Rosa, 248-432-5467.
JEWISH OLYMPIANS
7:30 pm, Aug. 17. Wednesday lecture series con-
cludes. Prof. Howard Lupovitch, director of Cohn-
Haddow Center for Judaic Studies at Wayne State
University, will speak on “Mark Spitz in Mexico
City and Munich.” At Cong. Beth Ahm in West
Bloomfield. $15; free for Beth Ahm members. RSVP
advised: ablau@cbahm.org or 248-851-6880.
YOUNG ADULTS TO COLOR
7:30-9:30 pm, Aug. 17. The Well, providing out-
reach to young Jewish adults, will provide pages
and colored pencils, but food and beverages are
on your own. At Hamlin’s Corner, Royal Oak. RSVP
required: dan@meetyouatthewell.org.
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LOOKING FOR THE TEMPLE THAT’S
THE RIGHT FIT FOR YOU?
1 pm, Aug. 15. Program for Holocaust Survivors
and Families of Jewish Senior Life will host a social
gathering, featuring entertainment by Hannah
Waterstone and a nosh. At Prentis JSL Apartments,
15100 W. 10 Mile, Oak Park. Info: Renee, rfein@
jslmi.org or 248-592-5028.
TALKING YIDDISH
2 pm, Aug. 15. Naomi Pinchuk leads a Yiddish
Conversation Club. At West Bloomfield JCC. $2.
Info: Rosa, 248-432-5467.
Senior Rabbi Brent Gutmann,
his wife Jill, and their daughters
are excited to welcome you to
Temple Kol Ami!
‘FOOD, FUN & FIREWORKS’
7 pm, Aug. 15. Twelfth anniversary of the family-
oriented festival. Features food tastings from more
than 30 local restaurants and caterers, games and
a concluding fireworks display. At Temple Shir
Shalom in West Bloomfield. $25 adult; $12 ages
5-12. RSVP: www.shirshalom.org/fireworks or 248-
737-8700.
‘JUST GALS’
11 am, Aug. 18. Linda Garfield will facilitate
group’s topic: “Why Don’t Men Play Mah Jong?” At
West Bloomfield JCC. $2. Info: 248-432-5467.
MUSIC AFTER LUNCH
1:30 pm, Aug. 18. The Senior Adult Program pres-
ents concert with Frank Sternett, a Barry Manilow
impersonator. At Temple Israel in West Bloomfield.
Free. RSVP for large groups only: 248-661-5700.
INTERFAITH FRIENDSHIP
1:30 pm, Aug. 16. Suzanne Bilek’s “Great Jewish
Artists and Patrons of Detroit” talk will focus on
artist Frederick Cohen and collector A. Alfred
Taubman. At West Bloomfield JCC. $3. Info: Rosa,
248-432-5467.
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ART BENEFACTORS
WE ARE EAGER TO WELCOME YOU!
10 am, Aug. 18. National Council of Jewish
Women seeks volunteers to assemble more than
1,200 backpacks for homeless and needy children
attending school in Oakland County. Student vol-
unteers can receive community service credit. No
RSVP needed. Info: NCJW, 248-355-3300, ext. 0.
6-8:30 pm, Aug. 18. An evening for the Jewish
and Chaldean communities to socialize, taste
each other’s food specialties and play bingo. At St.
Thomas Chaldean Catholic Church, 6900 W. Maple,
West Bloomfield. Bring an appetizer or dessert to
share. Also, seeking donations of school supplies
for underprivileged students, such as pencils,
notebooks, scissors, folders and crayons. Event
sponsors include Detroit Jewish News and Temple
Israel. Info: gailkatz@comcast.net or 248-978-6664.
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Meet Cantorial Soloist Hilary Duberstein
&
Religious School Director Faith Brasch
NCJW BACKPACK PROJECT
Friday, August 19 - 7:30pm Smooch Shabbat
Tu B’Av (Jewish Valentine’s Day) Service followed by festive oneg
Friday, August 26 - 6:00pm S'more Shabbat
Outdoor hot dog dinner and s’mores followed by camp style service at 7:00pm
Dinner RSVP required
Saturday, September 24 - 6:30pm Selichot Experience
Chocolate Reception and chamber music followed by Havdallah & Selichot Service
Call today about: Complimentary Erev Rosh Hashanah Tickets &
T’rumot Halev, Gifts of the Heart (in lieu of dues)
RUBADUB FOR ORT
BIM BOM BABY
5:30 pm, Aug. 17. ORT Michigan’s annual
fundraiser offers lavish raffle prizes and food.
At Franklin Hills Country Club, 31675 Inkster,
Farmington Hills. $250; age 30 and younger can
purchase two tickets for price of one. RSVP: 248-
723-8860.
10-11:30 am, Aug. 19. Moms, dads, grandpar-
ents, aunts and uncles can bring children through
age 4 to a traveling celebration of Shabbat with
Temple Shir Shalom clergy. Program includes
braiding challah and singing songs. At Hechtman
JSL Apartments, 6700 W. Maple, West Bloomfield.
Free. Information: marsha@shirshalom.org or 248-
406-4255.
PREVENTING FALLS
7:30 pm, Aug. 17 & weekly through Oct. 5. JFS
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