» c a l en da r metro continued from page 22 ■ 1.13 RABBI GOLD COMES HOME 7:30 pm, Friday, Jan. 13. Reform movement graduate Rabbi Miri Gold, born in Detroit, will speak following Shabbat service. She is the first non-Orthodox rabbi in Israel to have her salary paid by the government. At Cong. Beth Shalom, Oak Park. Info: 248-547-7970. Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Adat Shalom To Host MLK Event Adat Shalom Synagogue, Greater New Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church and Russell Street Missionary Baptist Church together will celebrate the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in “Creating the Beloved Community — A Time for Healing: An Afternoon of Song and Inspiration.” The event will begin at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 15, at Adat Shalom Synagogue in Farmington Hills. The program is in partnership with the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), the Detroit Branch NAACP, the Jewish Community Relations Council/AJC and Spill The Honey organization. It will feature the Adat Shalom, Greater New Mt. Moriah and Russell Street choirs under the leadership of Hazzan Daniel Gross, Deacon Harry Mont and Rev. Michael Kennedy. Other presenters will include Rabbi Aaron Bergman, Rev. Dr. Deedee M. Coleman, Rev. Kenneth James Flowers, and the youth choirs of Greater New Mt. Moriah and Hillel Day School. “The voice of Dr. King must be heard in each generation and among all peoples,” says Rabbi Aaron Bergman of Adat Shalom. “I am thrilled Adat Shalom will be a place that shares his powerful message in a world that needs it now more than ever.” The program will be followed by a dessert reception sponsored by AIPAC and is open to the community at no charge. Reservations are not necessary. * Film Targets Jewish Disabilities Awareness And Inclusion Month Yonatan Nir, an award-winning Israeli filmmaker, will present a sneak pre- view of his new movie, My Hero Brother, to kick off National Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month (JDAIM) at 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15, at Congregation Shaarey Zedek in Southfield. The film tells the remarkable story of a group of young people with Down syndrome who embark on a demanding hike through the Indian Himalayas, accompanied by their brothers and sisters. As the siblings overcome Yonatan Nir physical and emotional challenges, heartwarm- ing friendships develop and deepen the viewer’s understanding of people with special needs and their families Nir will introduce My Hero Brother, an official selection in the 2016 Jerusalem Film Festival. He is also a noted speaker and film professor. JDAIM programs will continue at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, with “Grit, Perseverance and Frustration Tolerance: How ADHD and Executive Functioning 24 January 5 • 2017 HOLIDAYS Impacts Learning and Behavior,” also at Congregation Shaarey Zedek. Presented by Cindy Goldrich, a certified ADHD coach, teacher and trainer, the program will provide specific strategies, tips and tools to assist teachers, parents and mental health professionals help children with ADHD and Executive Functioning challenges devel- op their ability to maintain focus, manage frustration, maximize their learning and persevere to achieve their goals. These events are presented by the Jewish Federation’s “Opening The Doors” program, which provides innovative educational and community-wide services to educate, empower, inspire and include diverse learners in Jewish schools. The Jan. 15 screening of My Hero Brother is $5 advance registration and $10 at the door. The Feb. 26 workshop is free with advance registration and $5 at the door. Register at jewishdetroit.org/ jdaim or call (248) 205 2549. NIRIM “out of network” credit is available for the Feb. 26 presentation. * 1.20 & 3.3 FREE SHABBAT DINNERS Jan. 20 & March 3. Single parent families act- ing promptly can request home delivery of a free Shabbat dinner provided by Quality Kosher Catering. The local Jewish Federation’s Single Parent Alliance and Resource Connection spon- sors the program, supported by a grant from the Jewish Women’s Foundation. RSVP: jewishdetroit. org/onthespot. Info: Dona, stillman@jfmd.org or 248-833-2527. ■ ISRAEL 1.10 & 1.17 ISRAELI POLITICS 7:30 pm, Tuesdays. Rabbi Robert Gamer’s Adult Education classes are about “Making Sense of the Israeli Political System.” At Cong. Beth Shalom, Oak Park. Free. Info: Rosa, 248-547-7970. ■ JEWISH LEARNING 1.10 SIDDUR & PRAYER 1 pm, Tuesday. Rabbi Yonatan Dahlen lectures on “Exploring the Siddur: A History of Prayer.” At Cong. Shaarey Zedek’s Berman Center for Education, Southfield. The Shaarey Zedek Seniors group also sponsors. Free. Info: Wren or Janet, 248-357-5544. 1.10 FRANKEL CENTER PANEL 4:10-5:30 pm, Tuesday. Matthias Lehmann pres- ents “New Directions in the Study of the Yishuv: History, Geography, Culture.” The panelists are Liora Halperin, University of Colorado-Boulder; Noah Hysler-Rubin, Bezalel Academy for Arts and Design; and Lior Libman, State University of New York-Binghamton. At University of Michigan, 202 S. Thayer, Room 2022, in Ann Arbor. Free. Info: www.lsa.umich.edu/judaic/news-events/allevents or 734-763-9047. 1.11 LUNCH & LEARN 11 am-12:30 pm, Wednesday. “Koheles” is this week’s topic for Rabbi Leiby Burnham. In the Greenberg Suite at the JCC, West Bloomfield. $10. RSVP: 248-583-2476. ■ MUSIC 1.15 TORME SINGS TORME 3 pm, Sunday, Jan. 15. Steven March Torme, son of Mel Torme, performs. In Berman Theater at the JCC, West Bloomfield. Box office: 248-661-1900. 1.28 POP & JAZZ CONCERT 8 pm, Saturday, Jan. 28. Jessie Palter of Los Angeles, a West Bloomfield native, will sing jazz and pop selections, backed by keyboardist Sam Barsh. At Cong. Beth Shalom, Oak Park. $25, or $18 in advance by Jan. 24; includes refreshments. RSVP: 248-547-7970. Info: bethlrodgers@gmail. com. ■ SOCIALIZING 1.9-1.30 SENIOR MEN’S CLUB 10 am, Mondays. Meets weekly at same time. At the JCC’s Room 205, West Bloomfield. Info: Rosa, rchessler@jccdet.org or 248-432-5467. ■ SUPPORT GROUPS 1.10 & 1.12 CAREGIVER SUPPORT Dorothy & Peter Brown Jewish Community Adult Day Program offers free monthly caregiver sup- port groups at two locations. Daytime sessions are Alzheimer’s Association meetings for family caregivers of older adults with memory loss; inquire if respite care is desired. 1:30-3:30 pm, Tuesday. At JVS, 29699 Southfield Road, Southfield. RSVP: Dorothy, dmoon@jvsdet. org or 248-233-4392. 1:30-3 pm, Thursday. At Brown Center, 6720 W. Maple, West Bloomfield. RSVP: Joely, jlyons@jslmi. org or 248-592-5032. 1.9 ATTENTION DEFICIT SUPPORT 7-9 pm, Monday. CHADD of Eastern Oakland County offers choice of Parent Support Group, for parents of children and teens with ADHD; and Adult Support Group, for adults with ADHD. Tonight’s combined meeting topic: “ADHD and Cyber Addictions: A Neurological Nexus.” At Way Elementary School, 765 W. Long Lake Road, Bloomfield Hills. $5 donation for non-members only. Info: www.chadd.net/527 or 248-988-6716. ■ VOLUNTEERING 1.8 COLOSSAL COLLECTION 11 am-1 pm, Sunday, Jan. 8. Drive-through to donate gently used items for next spring’s Bookstock Used Book & Media Sale. Tax receipts will be provided. Sale proceeds benefit area education and literacy projects. At the JCC load- ing dock, near the nursery school entrance, in West Bloomfield. Media also accepted dur- ing Bookstock volunteer hours, 10 am-2 pm, Wednesdays, Lower Level of the JCC. Info: www. bookstockmi.org. ■ YOUNG ADULTS 1.8 POST-CHANUKAH PARTY 7 pm, Sunday. Kol Ami Young Adults Kehillah (KAYAK) invites ages 22-39 to its “Chanukah After-Party.” Features include a “white elephant” gift exchange, dreidels, gelt and food. In a private room at Bastone, Royal Oak. Bring money for food and beverages. RSVP cspektor@tkolami.org or 248-661-0040. _____________________________________ Esther Allweiss Ingber / Contributing Writer Send items to calendar@thejewishnews.com. HOW TO SEND IN LISTINGS: Send listings by noon Tuesday, nine days prior to publication. Email listings and questions to calendar@thejewishnews.com. For telephone inquiries, call Jackie Headapohl at (248) 351-5110.