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TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT’S
COMING UP AT THE JCC!

65th Annual Jewish Book Fair

Wednesday, November 2 – Sunday, November 13

Israel, sports, children’s books, local authors, Star Trek, health awareness,
history, business, current events – the 65th Annual Jewish Book Fair
features more than 40 outstanding programs for all ages and interests!

People of the Coloring Book

Much To Do!

ONGOING

JCC TRAVEL PLANS

DEC. 26-JAN. 6. Registration is open for the
Detroit Community Taglit-Birthright Israel trip.
Jewish young adults, ages 18-26, can spend 10
unforgettable days in Israel, free of charge. RSVP:
jewishdetroit.org/birthright. Info: Eviatar, baksis@
jfmd.org.

11 am, Oct. 26. Marilyn Wolfe, director of the
JCC’s Center Travel Dept., will discuss 2017 trips
to U.S. destinations. Coming up are: Jan. 16-22, in
Sarasota, Fla.; Jan. 22-28, Caribbean cruise out of
Tampa, Fla.; Feb. 13-28, in Scottsdale, Ariz.; April
in Washington, D.C.; May in New Mexico, and an
August National Parks tour, including Glacier,
Grand Teton, Waterton Lakes and Yellowstone. At
West Bloomfield JCC. RSVP: Marilyn, 248-432-5571.

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Thursday, November 3 | 2 p.m.
Reservations required by Thursday, October 27

Join us in the Henry & Delia Meyers Library for a relaxing and fun afternoon
with coloring, snacks and conversation. Art therapist Kathy Shnurr from
Henry Ford Hospital will speak about the health value of coloring.

Election Day Break Camp

Tuesday, November 8 | 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

While you’re at the voting booths we’ll be ready with a great day of fun
activities for your children! Extended morning and afternoon care is
also available.

Academies for Education and Engagement –
Winter I Session

Through December 22 | Programs start as early as October 27

There’s still time to register for the Winter I session of the JCC’s Academies
for Education and Engagement, featuring classes and workshops for ages
3 through adult. Whether you’re interested in swimming, fine arts, sports
or the performing arts, there’s an opportunity for anyone eager to learn
and ready to be challenged!

Charcoal Drawing with Todd Larson

HILLARY & DONALD

WELLNESS BOOK CLUB

2 pm, Oct. 23. Award-winning WXYZ-TV jour-
nalist Cheryl Chodun interviews Washington
government insider Dr. Ralph Nurnberger on
topic: “Clinton vs. Trump: What’s at Stake for Our
Community and Our Country.” Presentation of the
West Bloomfield JCC’s Seminars for Adult Jewish
Enrichment. At adjoining Berman Center for the
Performing Arts. Free. Info: jccdet.org/saje.

Noon, Oct. 26. Therapist Maureen Lyn Bernard
leads discussion of The Habit by Charles Duhigg.
The author offers a way to lose a bad habit or
acquire a good one. At Jewish Family Service,
6555 W. Maple, West Bloomfield. Free, including
the book with a $10 advance deposit; money
returned at club. Info: Megan, mpudlik@jfsdetroit.
org or 248-592-2269.

MEDICAL ORCHESTRA

JCC BOOK CLUB

2-3 pm, Oct. 23. Detroit Medical Orchestra, com-
prised of local medical professionals, will perform
symphonies by Mozart and Beethoven. Presented
as part of the hospital’s Healing Arts Program. At
Henry Ford West Bloomfield’s Ravitz Foundation
Main Atrium, 6777 W. Maple. Free. Info: 248-661-
6100.

1 pm, Oct. 26. Marilyn Schelberg leads discus-
sion of Boris Fishman’s book Don’t Let My Baby Do
Rodeo. At West Bloomfield JCC’s Meyers Library &
Media Center. RSVP: fmenken@jccdet.org or 248-
432-5546.

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Tuesdays, November 15 – December 6 | 7-8:30 p.m.

Charcoal is one of the oldest art mediums, having been used for cave
drawings by early man. Students will learn various charcoal drawing
techniques in this fun class. No experience needed!

Kirill Gerstein – Tchaikovsky’s First Concerto (at the DSO)

Friday, November 18 | 10:45 a.m.
Register by Friday, November 4

PRACTICE ENGLISH

1 pm, Oct. 26. Conversation opportunity. At
Prentis JSL Apartments, 15100 W. 10 Mile, Oak
Park. Info: Rosa, 248-432-5467.

SIMCHAT TORAH IN THE D

MOVIE MATINEE

7-10 pm, Oct. 24. Sing and dance through
the streets of Downtown Detroit in celebration
of Simchat Torah. At Isaac Agree Downtown
Synagogue in Detroit. Info: Vicki: vistron@
downtownsynagogue.org or 313-962-4047.

1:30 pm, Oct. 26. Joe Tazelaar will show Episode
3 of Liberty: The American Revolution. At West
Bloomfield JCC’s Greenberg Suite. $3. Info: Rosa,
248-432-5467.

MONTH IN REVIEW

Winner of the prestigious Rubinstein and Gilmore Artist awards,
internationally acclaimed pianist Kirill Gerstein performs a rarely heard
early edition of Tchaikovsky’s beloved first Piano Concerto, joined by
renowned conductor Jun Märkl. Bus leaves the JCC at 8:45 a.m.; pickup
in Oak Park (Prentis Building) at 9:15 a.m.

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MUSIC FROM AUSCHWITZ

6-8 pm, Oct. 25. “Musical Remembrances of
Love and Death from Auschwitz-Birkenau” is
a presentation by Barbara Milewski, associate
professor of music at Swarthmore College. Held
in conjunction with “Forbidden Art: Illegal Works
by Concentration Camp Prisoners” exhibition
in the Alfred Berkowitz Gallery. At University of
Michigan-Dearborn’s Mardigian Library, 4901
Evergreen, Dearborn. Info: Julie-Ann, jmagdows@
umich.edu or 313-593-5446.

#GivingTuesday

Through Monday, November 28

The JCC is proud to be once again participating in #GivingTuesday, a global
day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities
and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity
worldwide. This year we are offering two greats ways for you to get involved!

“Rick Vian: Keeping a Wet Edge” & “Detroit Abstraction”
- Janice Charach Gallery

Through Thursday, December 8

2-3 pm, Oct. 26. Retired social studies teacher
David Higer leads a current events discussion. At
Temple Kol Ami in West Bloomfield. Free; bring
own coffee or snack. RSVP: cspektor@tkolami.org
or 248-661-0040.

NEXTGEN PAINTS

7 pm, Oct. 26. NEXTGen Detroit Pride will join
with other members of the Jewish LGBTQ young
adult community to create art together. At
Painting with a Twist, Nine Mile in Ferndale. RSVP:
Judy, lansky@jfmd.org or www.jewishdetroit.org/
event/ngpridepaints.

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Check out the latest exhibitions at the Janice Charach Gallery! “Rick Vian:
Keeping a Wet Edge” features a showcase of paintings, drawings and
prominent pieces from throughout the artist’s career; “Detroit Abstraction”
includes a collection of works in all media by 41 abstract artists who have
ties to Detroit.

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HELP WITH RUMMAGE SALE

Oct. 26-Nov. 11. Greater Detroit Hadassah seeks
volunteers to help sort donations for its rum-
mage sale, Nov. 14-20. Stay as long as desired. At
Hadassah House, 5030 Orchard Lake Road, West
Bloomfield. Info: 248-683-5030.

For more information, please visit

jccdet.org/whatsnew

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

FLU SHOTS

10 am-2 pm, Oct. 27. Be prepared. At JCC’s
Greenberg Suite. Info: Rosa, 248-432-5467.

CANCER BENEFIT

1-8 pm, Oct. 27. Terri Trepek and Susie Siegal,
owners of Event Bliss will be hosting an event
with a portion of sales to benefit breast cancer
awareness. Andi Sklar with Young Living Essential
Oils and the Beamer Group and Ashley Gold of
Pawnchick Shopping will appear. Also psychic
readings with Lynn Darmon: call for appointment,
248-862-6741. At 32802 Franklin Road, Franklin.

jccdet.org

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