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BOOKS
1.9 LUNCH & LEARN
Noon, Monday. A conversation with Erin Einhorn,
whose book, The Pages In Between: A Holocaust
Legacy of Two Families, One Home, tells the unex-
pected consequences of digging into the past. At
Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue, Detroit. A free
kosher vegetarian lunch will be served. Info: Vicki,
vsitron@downtownsynagogue.org or 313-962-
4047.
1.12 MOTHER-DAUGHTER BOOK
6:30 pm, Thursday. Next book club selection
is White Walls: A Memoir About Motherhood,
Daughterhood and the Mess In Between by Judy
Batalion, who is also the discussion facilitator.
Young adult women in their 20s-40s are invited
to join with their mothers; aunts, grandmothers,
sisters and friends are welcome, too. $18; includes
dinner, wine and dessert. At Temple Israel, West
Bloomfield. $14. RSVP by Jan. 5: tinyurl.com/
j26slb4 (Facebook page) or Randi@temple-israel.
org or 248-661-5700.
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EDUCATION
1.11-1.25 ENGLISH CONVERSATION
1 pm, Wednesdays. An opportunity every week
to practice speaking in English. At Prentis JSL
Apartments, 15100 W. 10 Mile, Oak Park. Info:
Rosa, 248-432-5467.
1.12 WOMEN PREPARING TO WORK
9-11 am, Thursday. Introduction to JVS Women
to Work Program, for those seeking immedi-
ate employment due to life changes, including
separation, divorce or spousal disability, death
or unemployment. The five-week series will help
women assess their vocational interests, identify
work-related skills, prepare resumes, develop inter-
viewing and networking skills, and launch a job
search. At JVS, 29699 Southfield Road. Free. RSVP:
Judy, jrichmond@jvsdet.org or 248-233-4232. Info:
www.jvsdet.org/women.
1.13 CURRENT EVENTS
11 am, Friday, Jan. 13. Linda Garfield is the
facilitator. Presented by JCC Without Borders – The
Active Life Program. At Prentis JSL Apartments,
15100 W. 10 Mile, Oak Park. Info: Rosa, 248-432-
5467.
1.16 MLK DAY LECTURE
10 am, Monday. “Anti-Semitism, Islamophobia
and Martin Luther King” is the topic for Prof.
Howard Lupovitch, director of Cohn-Haddow
Center for Judaic Studies at Wayne State University.
At Temple Kol Ami, West Bloomfield. Free. Info:
248-661-0040.
1.17 HOME REPAIR SCAMS
1 pm, Tuesday. Especially geared for senior
citizens, the Michigan Dept. of Consumer
Protection presents program “Home Repairs and
Improvement Scams.” At Cong. Shaarey Zedek’s
Berman Center for Education, Southfield. The
Active Life of the JCC is a co-sponsor. Free. Info:
Wren, 248-357-5544, or Rosa, 248-432-5467.
1.17 SELF-DEFENSE CLASS
7:30-9 pm, Tuesday. Leorah Group of Hadassah
hosts. Wear comfortable clothes. At Sports Club of
West Bloomfield, 6343 Farmington Road. Check for
$15, payable to Hadassah, goes to 5030 Orchard
Lake Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48332. Info:
marcyfikany@live.com or 248-225-1288.
1.29 CLIMBING & CLIMATE
11 am-3 pm, Sunday, Jan. 29. “Climb It for
Climate: A Hazon Ice-Climbing Adventure” is an
opportunity to climb ice mountains. Participants
will learn about Jewish climate justice issues
and groups working toward change. Hazon in
Bloomfield Twp. is the sponsor. At Peabody Ice
Climbing Club, 12326 Foley, Fenton. $18; includes
lunch and donation to a local environmental
organization. RSVP by Jan. 13: brittany.feldman@
hazon.org.
1.30 SAJE IN FLORIDA
2 pm, Monday, Jan. 30. The JCC’s Seminars
for Adult Jewish Enrichment presents program
for snowbirds featuring married journalists
Laura Berman, a Detroit News retiree, and Brian
Dickerson of the Detroit Free Press. They will
discuss “why conservatives and liberals can’t get
along, why no one can win a political argument
anymore and how to make our irreconcilable con-
flicts work.” At Seagate Country Club, 3600 Hamlet
Drive, Delray Beach, Fla. $25; includes dessert
reception. RSVP: Andee, aliberman@jccdet.org.
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FAMILY FUN
1.14 UNPLUGGED GAMES
7 pm, Saturday. Following Havdalah, “Saturday
Night Unplugged” will offer ways that families with
kids of all ages can have fun without electronics.
Includes board and group games, edible crafts and
more. At Temple Kol Ami, West Bloomfield. Bring a
dessert or snack to share. RSVP: cspektor@tkolami.
org or 248-661-0040.
1.15-2.26 YOUTH LACROSSE
1-6 pm, Sundays. Tryouts for the JCC and
Champion Lacrosse’s new Sunday league. Ages 8-14
will learn to play a fast-paced game in a rink with
no goalies for both fun and skill development. At
the JCC’s Inline Hockey Center, West Bloomfield.
$750 for a full team, divided by grades 3-4, 5-6 and
7-8; $75 for an individual, or $60 if a JCC member.
Info: Vinny, vjalaba@jccdet.org or ethan@
championlacrosse.com. RSVP: jccdet.org/lacrosse.
1.22 JEWISH KIDS IN DETROIT
Noon-1:30 pm, Sunday, Jan. 22. Kickoff event
for “The Five Senses of Jewish Detroit.” Series of
city-based experiences are especially designed for
families with children age 4-6. Older and younger
sibs are welcome, too. The Well, a program based
at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, will also host
future sessions, held earlier at 10-11:30 am Sundays,
Feb. 26; March 26; April 23; and June 11. $180 per
family. Schedule/RSVP: dan@meetmeatthewell.org.
1.29 CHICKEN SOUP COOK-OFF
Noon-1:30 pm, Sunday, Jan. 29. Numerous varia-
tions of chicken soup will be available to sample
and win tasters’ votes in different categories at
Temple Shir Shalom’s seventh annual Chicken
Soup Cook-Off. Proceeds benefit the temple and
local charitable organizations. At t he Corners, 2075
Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield. $5 adult; $3
ages 5-12; $15 for family. Info: cookoff@shirshalom.
org or 248-737-8700.
3.1 TEEN WRITERS CAN WIN CASH
March 1 deadline. Winter break might be a
good time to prepare entries for a writing contest.
Cohn-Haddow Center for Judaic Studies at Wayne
State University invites Metro Detroit high school
students, grades 9-12, to submit an original piece
of prose, poetry or non-fiction that deals with an
aspect of Jewish culture and Jewish life, past or
present. First place in each category wins $500; hon-
orable mention gets $100. Winning entries will be
published online and in a printed literary magazine.
Info: www.judaicstudies.wayne.edu.
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FILMS
1.8 MINCHA, MAARIV & MOVIE
5 pm, Sunday. Following minyan, film will be
Cabaret, starring Joel Grey and Liza Minnelli. At
Cong. Beth Shalom, Oak Park. Order and pay for
own dinner; popcorn and beverages are provided.
Info: 248-547-7970.
1.9 MATINEE MONDAY
1 pm, Monday. Film this month is Truth, a news-
room drama starring Cate Blanchett, Robert Redford
and Dennis Quaid. At Cong. B’nai Moshe, West
Bloomfield. Free; includes snacks. Info: Steven,
cbminfo@bnaimoshe.org or 248-788-0600.
1.11 JCC MOVIE MATINEE
1:30 pm, Wednesday. The Active Life program
will show The Help. At the JCC’s Room 206, West
Bloomfield. Info: Rosa, 248-432-5467.
1.14 JEWISH MOVIE SERIES
7:30 pm, Saturday, Jan. 14. Social evening fea-
tures showing of the film Dough, “a warm-hearted
comedy about overcoming prejudice and finding
redemption in unexpected places.” Jonathan Pryce
stars. At Cong. B’nai Moshe, West Bloomfield. Free.
RSVP: Steven Fine, cbminfo@bnaimoshe.org or 248-
788-0600.
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HEALTH
1.9-1.30 JVS MEMORY CLUB
10 am-2 pm, Monday. Meets weekly at same time.
At the JCC’s Room 202/203, West Bloomfield. Info:
Ronnie, 248-233-4247.
1.9 BRAIN PROBLEMS
2 pm, Monday. Alyssa Tobias, MSW, discusses “The
Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia, etc.” At the JCC’s
Room 204, West Bloomfield. Free. RSVP: 248-432-
4567.
1.10 MOOD DISORDERS
6:30-7:30 pm, Tuesday & continues monthly
through June 6. Southfield-based Kadima Mental
Health Services presents “From Darkness to Light:
Depression and Mood Disorders.” Next in Complete
Family Wellness workshop series. Leaders are Brooke
Bendix, LMSW, along with either Rabbi Rachel Shere
or Rabbi Aaron Bergman. At co-sponsoring Adat
Shalom Synagogue, Farmington Hills. Free. Info:
brookeb@kadimacenter.org or 248-733-4899.
1.11 EXERCISING THE MIND
1-2:15 pm, Wednesday. Mind University Workshop
Series presents “Mental Stimulation and Mind
Aerobics Activities.” At JVS, 29699 Southfield Road.
Free. RSVP: Angela, apopoff@jfsdetroit.org or 248-
592-2671.
1.12 TASTE OF KADIMA
5:30-8 pm, Thursday. Kadima Ambassadors
Network will highlight volunteer opportunities with
Kadima, the Jewish mental health organization in
Southfield. Event features a winter wine tasting and
hors d’oeuvres from Mirepoix Cooking School. At
Holiday Market, Royal Oak. Free. RSVP:
www.kadimacenter.org/events. Info: Anne, annep@
kadimacenter.org or 248-663-4330.
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HOBBIES
1.5 & 1.19 CERAMICS CLASS
11 am-12:30 pm, Thursdays. Allison Berlin is
the instructor. At the JCC’s Ceramics Studio, West
Bloomfield. $5. RSVP: Rosa, rchessler@jccdet.org or
248-432-5467.
1.5-1.26 CHARCOAL DRAWING
2-4 pm, Thursdays. Todd Larson teaches different
charcoal drawing techniques at his weekly class.
At the JCC’s Greenberg Suite, West Bloomfield. $5.
RSVP: Rosa, rchessler@jccdet.org or 248-432-5467.
1.6-1.27 ADULT ART CLASSES
9 am, throughout January, on Friday, Monday &
Wednesday. Harriet Gelfond helps students grow
artistically. At Cong. Beth Shalom, Oak Park. $60,
including materials, for 10 sessions; $40 for JCC or
Beth Shalom member. Info: 248-432-5467.
1.9-1.30 KNITTING GROUP
7 pm, Mondays. Presented weekly by JCC Without
Borders – The Active Life Program. At Cong. Beth
Shalom, Oak Park. Info: Rosa, 248-432-5467.
1.10-1.31 LINE DANCING
11 am, Tuesdays. The Active Life offers weekly
drop-in class. At the JCC Dance Studio, West
Bloomfield. $5 per session. Info: Rosa, rchessler@
jccdet.org or 248-432-5467.
1.10 MUSIC APPRECIATION
2 pm, Tuesday. Dennis Green leads “Fabs
Kaldobsky’s Musical Adventures.” Presented by JCC
Without Borders – The Active Life Program. At Teitel
JSL Apartments, 15106 W. 10 Mile, Oak Park. Info:
Rosa, rchessler@jccdet.org or 248-432-5467.
1.12 ART TALK
11 am, Thursday. Wendy Evans discusses
“Detroit Architecture – Old and New.” At the JCC’s
Handleman Hall, West Bloomfield. $3. Info: 248-
432-5467.
1.13 GALLERY RECEPTION
6-9 pm, Friday, Jan. 13. Refreshments at exhibit’s
official opening. Features the work of prize-winning
artists from five juried shows. Exhibit dates are
Jan. 11-27. At Lawrence Street Gallery, 22620
Woodward, Ferndale. Info: 248-544-0394 or www.
lawrencestreetgallery.com.
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