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Much To Do!
FRIDAY, SEPT. 23
SUNDAY, SEPT. 25
OAK PARK WALKING GROUP
MEDITATION & MINDFULNESS
10 am, Sept. 23. Jewish Family Service sponsors
9:30-10:30 am, Sept. 25. Rabbi Aaron Bergman
walks most Fridays. At former Oak Park JCC's park-
and Hazzan Daniel Gross co-lead session designed
ing lot. Info: Megan, mpudlik@jfsdetroit.org or
to help participants find their"internal spirituality"
248-592-2269.
and realize that Judaism and the upcoming High
IRP FALL MINI-SERIES
10:45 am-12:30 pm, Sept. 23. Institute for
Holidays can lead to happier, more fulfilling lives.
Wednesday, October 5 & 26 11 a.m.
Strengthen your muscles, increase your energy and help keep
your spine healthy in this class that's sure to be a grand old time!
At Adat Shalom Synagogue in Farmington Hills.
Info: www.adatshalom.org or 248-851-5100.
Retired Professionals will host David Dulio, Ph.D.
He will give an "Update on the Presidential Race
TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT'S
COMING UP AT THE JCC!
Thursday, October 6 7 p.m.
MONDAY, SEPT. 26
of IRP and Beth Shalom. Info: irp@jccdet.org or
CLASSICAL VIDEO CONCERT
248-432-5406.
11 am, Sept. 26. Ben Opengeym facilitates
PUBLIC EDUCATION
Concerto in D Minor" At West Bloomfield JCC.
6:45 pm, Sept. 23. Ameinu Detroit, a progres-
Free. Info: 248-432-5467.
Join us in Handleman Hall to learn about the core curriculum
at the JCC's Pitt Child Development Center, including the
importance of playing with a purpose. This event is geared
toward parents of children currently enrolled in our program
as well as parents who are exploring child care options in
the community.
dinner. At 8, Detroit teacher and union activist
CANDIDATES' FORUM
Mamina Falk will speak about public education
Kenny Goldman Fall Basketball League
7 pm, Sept. 26. League of Women Voters
Registration Deadline: Sunday, October 9
and the Effects of the Electoral College!' At Cong.
Beth Shalom in Oak Park. $6, or free for members
sive Zionist organization, hosts Shabbat potluck
program featuring George Gershwin's "Violin
issues, particularly in Detroit. At a private home in
Oakland Area presents five candidates running
Oak Park. Free, but bring a non-dairy contribution
for Bloomfield Hills School Board. At Doyle Center,
for meal. RSVP: Miceng4@aol.com or 248-399-
7275 Wing Lake Road, Bloomfield Twp. Info: www.
1650.
LVVVOA.org or 248-594-6602.
COMEDY BY JEFF DANIELS
SOCIAL JUSTICE BOOK GROUP
8 pm, Sept. 23 & weekends through Oct.
15. The Farmington Players opens new season
with The Vast Difference, a comedy written by
7-9 pm, Sept. 26. Rabbi Rachel Shere leads
Michigan's famous actor Jeff Daniels. At the Barn
discussion exploring "rape culture" on campus
Theater, 32332 W. 12 Mile, Farmington Hills. $14-
campuses, using Jon Krakauer's book Missoula. At
$16. Info: www.farmingtonplayers.org or 248-553-
2955.
monthly Social Justice Book Group. Oakland
University Prof. Tara Hayes will facilitate group
Adat Shalom Synagogue in Farmington Hills. Free.
Info/mailing list: Patti, pkaaron@gmail.com or
office, 248-851-5100.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 24
ELUL SOULFUL YOGA
10-11:15 am, Sept. 24. In conjunction with yoga
instructor Mindy Eisenberg, Rabbi Rachel Shere
TUESDAY, SEPT. 27
10 am, Sept. 27. Jewish Family Service sponsors
Thursday, October 20 11:30 p.m.
practice of yoga. Bring a mat. At Adat Shalom
Drake Road between Maple and 14 Mile, West
Synagogue in Farmington Hills. Info: www.
Bloomfield. Info: Megan, mpudlik@jfsdetroit.org or
adatshalom.org or 248-851-5100.
248-592-2269.
GALA FOR PRESCHOOL
LUNCH & LEARN
6:30 pm, Sept. 24. Fundraising evening will
11:45 am-1 pm, Sept. 27. Review of book Not
in God's Name: Confronting Religious Violence by
Kindergarten, a private, nonprofit school for spirit-
Rabbi Jonathan Sacks. Rabbi Herbert Yoskowitz
will relate the book's theme to the Torah passage
also including Chris Bockelman and Mitch Elkiss.
read on Rosh Hashanah when Abraham avoids a
At The Corners, 2075 Walnut Lake Road, West
war with Avimelech and Phichol. Bring a parve or
Bloomfield. $150; includes dinner, drinks, music;
dairy lunch; dessert and beverage are provided.
$40 for dessert and music only. RSVP:
At Adat Shalom Synagogue in Farmington Hills.
shelleykaywright@aol.com or 248-961-4746.
WOULD YOU FORGIVE?
RSVP: Sheila, slederman@adatshalom.org or 248-
851-5100.
8 pm, Sept. 24. Selichot program, "On the
PADNOS LECTURE
Possibilities and Limits of Forgiveness" based on
4-5:30 pm, Sept. 27. "The Frankfurt School
Simon Wiesenthal's The Sunflower. You are a pris-
Planning an event? Be sure to visit the Event Show powered by
Star Trax, taking place at the JCC. This is a great opportunity
to visit and chat with dozens of exhibitors, including the JCC's
very own special events team! The event is free and open to
the public.
DRAKE WALKING GROUP
walks most Tuesdays. At Drake Park parking lot,
ed, sensitive children. Music by the David Klar Trio,
15th Annual Event Show - Powered by Star Trax
Sunday, October 9 1 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Coloring, Chocolate and Conversation III at the
Henry & Delia Meyers Library
will apply the wisdom of Torah to the gentle
benefit Walnut Lake Preschool & Developmental
Reserve your spot today for the Kenny Goldman Fall Basketball
League! The fall season runs October 23-December 11 and
offers divisions for ages 5-25. All teams play eight regular
season games and make the playoffs.
on Israel" is topic for Prof. Jack Jacobs of City
oner in a concentration camp, and a dying Nazi
University of New York. He is the Louis & Helen
soldier asks for your forgiveness. What would you
Padnos Visiting Professor in Judaic Studies for
do? Rabbi Arturo Kalfus and Anneke Kooistra-
Frankel Center for Judaic Studies at University of
Burke, whose family hid eight Jews during the
Michigan. At 202 S. Thayer, Room 2022, Ann Arbor.
Shoah, will discuss this question. Wine, appetizers
Free. Info: www.lsa.umich.edu/judaic/events or
and desserts will be served. Selichot service at 9
734-763-9047.
pm. At Temple Emanu-El in Oak Park. Also, call for
Our first two events were so popular that we're bringing it
back! Please join us for a relaxing and fun afternoon with
coloring, delicious chocolate snacks and terrific conversation.
We'll have coloring sheets and a wide array of pens, markers
and pencils - or bring your own!
Academies for Education and Engagement -
Winter I Session
October 29-December 22
Registration is open for the first Winter session of our Academies,
with classes running October 29-December 22. Whether you're
interested in fine arts, sports or the performing arts, there's
an opportunity for anyone eager to learn and ready to be
challenged!
For more information, please visit
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
info regarding holiday services: 248-967-4020.
Supported by
The Jewish Federation
OF METROPOLITAN DETROIT
jccdet.org
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