NANOMEDICINE is
NEEDLEPOINT PROJECT
1 pm, Nov. 13. Meeting of the Pomegranate Guild
of Southeastern Michigan, a group that studies
and creates Judaic needlecraft. Anne Greenstein
will lead a needlepoint bookmark workshop. At
Hechtman JSL Apartments, 6700 W. Maple, West
Bloomfield. Info: Judy, jmgbloom@gmail or 248-
661-5337.
ESCAPE FROM YEMEN
2:30-4:30 pm, Nov. 13. The power of a Muslim-
Jewish partnership is evident in Mohammed
Al-Samawi and Dan Pincus’ candid conversation
about how American and Israeli friends assisted
Mohammed’s rescue from war-torn Yemen. At
the Townsend Hotel, 100 Townsend, Birmingham.
Free; includes dessert reception. RSVP by Nov. 10:
young@jfmd.org. Info: Corey, 248-646-7686.
NEXTGEN’S SHVITZ IT OUT
2:40 pm, Nov. 13. Young adults can try heart-
pumping cardio and high-energy martial arts in a
fast-paced workout. NEXTGen Detroit sponsors. At
True Martial Arts, 32502 Northwestern Highway,
Farmington Hills. $5. RSVP till noon Nov. 9: www.
jewishdetroit.org/shvitz. Info: Hallie, eisenberg@
jfmd.org or 248-502-2865.
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HUGE .
So are the returns
from an AFHU Hebrew
University Gift Annuity.
MOVIES & MUNCHIES
10:30 am, Nov. 14. Beth Shalom Sisterhood’s
film series concludes with Broadway Musicals: A
Jewish Legacy. Michael Kantor’s 2013 documen-
tary explores how many songs of the Broadway
musical were created almost exclusively by Jewish
Americans. $7.50, includes lunch. Can pay at door
with RSVP to Phyllis by Nov. 7: pweeks202@gmail.
com or 248-470- 4157.
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BUS TO DETROIT CONCERT
10:45 am, Nov. 18. Award-winning pianist Kirill
Gerstein performs an early edition of Tchaikovsky’s
first piano concerto, joined by conductor Jun
Markl. At Orchestra Hall, 3711 Woodward, Detroit.
Bus departure at 8:45 am from West Bloomfield
JCC; 9:15 from Prentis JSL Apartments in Oak Park.
$30, or $25 for JCC member. RSVP by Nov. 4: Ben,
bopengeym@jccdet.org or 248-432-5654.
See video about the exciting new partnership between The Hebrew
University of Jerusalem and Cleveland Clinic to create the Center
for Transformative Nanomedicine. Go to afhu.org/cga6
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Esther Allweiss Ingber / Contributing Writer
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MOISHE HOUSE
MARKS 10 YEARS
Detroit City Moishe House hosted
40 young Jewish professionals for
Shabbat dinner Friday, Sept. 23,
featuring food from Slows Bar Bq,
Detroit Vegan Soul, Bucharest,
Leo’s Coney Island, Sister Pie,
Star Bakery and Chef Cari Kosher
Catering. As if the great food
wasn’t cause enough for celebra-
tion, the gathering also was part of
the Moishe House Global Shabbat.
In honor of Moishe House’s
10th anniversary worldwide, more
than 80 houses from Michigan
to Argentina to Ukraine shared
dinner, drinks and prayers to
honor Shabbat and the Moishe
House community that’s been built
together.
Members of Moishe House
Royal Oak joined in the celebra-
tion.
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Friends and members of Detroit
City Moishe House and Moishe
House Royal Oak celebrate
Shabbat and the 10th anniversary
of Moishe
Detroit City Moishe House is looking for new
roommates! If you’re between ages 22 and
32 and are interested in planning fun, mean-
ingful programs for your peers in Detroit,
email detroitcityMH@gmail.com. Check out
future events at facebook.com/
detroitcitymh. Also check Facebook for
Moishe House Royal Oak.
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