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wednesday, march 22
‘GIRLFORCE’ VOLUNTEERS
9:30 am-noon, March 22. Hadassah seeks
volunteers for program. Requires no spe-
cial skills and training is provided. At Hillel
Day School, Farmington Hills. Info: nana.
fran.1024@gmail.com or 248-683-5030.
JCC MOVIE MATINEE
1:30 pm, Wednesday, March 22. The Active
Life will show Mama Mia! At the JCC, West
Bloomfield. Info: Rosa, rchessler@jccdet.org or
248-432-5467.
‘A SHARED FUTURE’
7 pm, March 22. The Jewish Community
Relations Council/AJC and Michigan Muslim
Community Council co-host “A Shared Future:
American Xenophobia, Anti-Semitism and
Islamophobia.” The program is an interfaith
dialogue between Howard Lupovitch and
Saaed Khan, Wayne State University history
professors. At WSU Oakland Campus, 33737
W. 12 Mile, Farmington Hills. RSVP required:
asharedfuture.eventbrite.com. Info: Corey,
young@jfmd.org.
ISRAEL TALK AT U-M
7-8 pm, March 22. Jewish journalists J.J.
Goldberg of the Forward and Jonathan Tobin
of Commentary will discuss “Left vs. Right:
The Battle for Israel’s Soul.” The Frankel
Series Speaker event is co-sponsored by
University of Michigan Frankel Center for
Judaic Studies and Jewish Federation of
Ann Arbor. At Rackham Graduate Library
Amphitheatre, 915 E. Washington, Ann Arbor.
Free. No RSVP needed. Info: 734-615-8503.
FACE READER FOR JVS
7:30-8:45 am, March 22. Lin Klaassen,
one of the world’s top experts in face read-
ing, will present a program for JVS Business
Connections. At JVS, 29699 Southfield Road,
Southfield. Free. RSVP: Angela, abevak@
jvsdet.org or 248-233-4482.
MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID
8:30 am-12:30 pm, March 22 & 23.
Nationally accredited course teaches lay peo-
ple and professionals how to identify, under-
stand and respond to signs of mental illness
and substance abuse. Skills will be taught to
reach out and provide initial help and support
to someone who may be developing a prob-
lem or is already in crisis. At Jewish Family
Service, 6555 W. Maple, West Bloomfield.
Free. RSVP: Shevy, szigdon@jfsdetroit.org or
248-406-0076.
JCC BOOK CLUB
1:30 pm, March 22. Sharon Schwartz facili-
tates Henna House by Nomi Eve. Desperately
seeking a Jewish husband in 1920s Yemen,
Adela is introduced to her eligible cousin and
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the powerful rituals of henna tattooing. Her
prospects are later imperiled by prolonged
drought and doubts about cherished tradi-
tions. At Meyers Library & Media Center at the
JCC, West Bloomfield. RSVP: Fran, fmenken@
jccdet.org or 248-432-5546.
COOKING DEMO
6:30-8 pm, March 22. “A Taste of Tuscany”
is next in Cooking Around the World series.
At Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital
Demonstration Kitchen, 6777 W. Maple. $20,
or $30 for two when calling to register:
dk@hfhs.org or 248-325-3890.
OUR PARENTS’ STORIES
7 pm, March 22. Professional storyteller
Judy Sima presents “My Mother’s Voice,”
the true-life story of her mother’s escape
from Germany during World War II, including
a Kristallnacht encounter with the Gestapo.
Following, participants will be encouraged
to share memories of their own parents. At
Farmington Community Library, 32737 W. 12
Mile, Farmington Hills. Info: 248-553-6871.
thursday, march 23
CHRONIC CONDITIONS
10 am-12:30 pm, March 23 through
April 27. Six-session PATH Workshop
Series is “Living a Healthy Life with Chronic
Conditions.” $25; includes book. At the JCC,
West Bloomfield. RSVP: 800-852-7795.
ART TALK
11 am, March 23. Wendy Evans discusses
“DIA European Collection.” At the JCC, West
Bloomfield. $3. Info: Rosa, 248-432-5467.
LIVE MUSIC
8 pm, March 23. Jewish Ferndale will host
folk musicians Yehuda Leyb Hertz and Tim
Picard at its Third Thursday music series.
At 1725 Pinecrest, Ferndale. Light refresh-
ments will be served. Donation suggested.
Info: Rabbi Finman, jewishferndale.com or
248-798-3579.
friday, march 24
IRP MINI-SERIES
10:45 am-12:30 pm, March 24. Institute
of Retired Professionals continues its spring
lecture series. Topic: “Michigan Government:
Transparency, Gerrymandering and More”
with speaker State Rep. Jeremy Moss
(D-35th). At the JCC, West Bloomfield. $6, or
free for IRP and Cong. Beth Shalom mem-
bers. Info: irp@jccdet.org or 248-432-5406.
MUSIC SHABBAT
7:30 pm, March 24. Nathalie Conrad Music
Shabbat is a special service featuring Mrs.
Conrad, music director emerita; Hilary
Duberstein, cantorial soloist, and the temple
choir. At Temple Kol Ami, West Bloomfield.
Info: 248-661-0040.
MARCH 26
Meditation & Mindfulness
9:30 am, March 26. Rabbi Aaron
Bergman leads class intended
to help adults find their internal
spirituality and realize that Judaism
can make them happier. At Adat
Shalom Synagogue, Farmington
Hills. Free. Info: 248-851-5100.
saturday, march 25
SIMPLE PLEASURES
7 pm, March 25. Following a Havdalah cere-
mony, “Saturday Night Unplugged” will feature
board games, edible crafts and more for fami-
lies! Leave electronics at home. At Temple Kol
Ami, West Bloomfield. Free; bring a dessert or
snack to share. RSVP: cspektor@tkolami.org
or 248-661-0040.
sunday, march 26
TBE ADULT EDUCATION
10-11 am, March 26. Topic is “Passover.” At
Temple Beth El, Bloomfield Twp. Info: Debbie,
dmorosohk@tbeonline.org or 248-851-1100.
KIDS CARE FAIR
3-5 pm, March 26. Interactive service-
learning event for families with children, ages
2-10. Event will engage and energize youth
about giving back to others. Features include
Family Zumba, gymnastics, teddy bear tri-
age, book nook and story time. Jewish Family
Services of Washtenaw County and commu-
nity partners sponsor. At Temple Beth Emeth,
2309 Packard at Eastover, Ann Arbor. Info:
jfsannarbor.org/kids-care-fair or Lia of JFS,
734-769-0209.
LAKER CONCERT
4 pm, March 26. “Light Hearted” concert fea-
tures Cantor Michael Smolash. He will perform
Yiddish, Israel, American and Chasidic songs,
woven together with stories from Jewish
tradition. Musicians appearing with him will
include noted klezmer fiddler Alicia Svigals,
founder of the Klezmatics, and composer Tali
Rubinstein on jazz recorder. At Temple Israel,
West Bloomfield. RSVP: maya@temple-israel.
org or Maya, 248-661-5700.
MIDDLE EAST TREATS
5 pm, March 26. Cong. Beth Shalom’s Mona
and Cantor Sam Greenbaum Concert will be
“A Taste of Jewish Lebanon.” Event features
food by Jewel Kosher Catering, Rabbi Sasson
Natan of Keter Torah with orchestra and
Rabbinit Nora sharing stories. At Cong. Beth
Shalom, Oak Park. $18. RSVP by March 22:
www.jrefugees1948.org or 248-547-7970.
BRANDON SCHWARTZ
Bloomfield Twp. $140. A Detroit Jewish
News Foundation Project, co-sponsors of the
FedEd course are Cohn-Haddow Center for
Judaic Studies, Leonard N. Simons Jewish
Community Archives and Seminars for Adult
Jewish Enrichment at the JCC. RSVP: feded@
jfmd.org or 248-205-2557.
COMMUNITY DINNER
6-8 pm, March 26. Looking ahead to the
upcoming growing season at Eden Gardens,
Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue (IADS)
and Eden Garden Block Club will reunite at
dinner program open to all. Guest speaker
at “Building a Bridge Over Dinner” is Malik
Yakini, executive director of Detroit Black
Community Food Security Network. Food
served will be inspired by past growing sea-
sons. At IADS, Detroit. Donations are welcome.
RSVP: vsitron@downtownsynagogue.org.
monday, march 27
SISTERHOOD SEDER
6-9 pm, March 27. The community is wel-
come at temple’s Women’s Passover Seder. At
Temple Kol Ami, West Bloomfield. $10, or free