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ATTENTION DEFICIT SUPPORT
7-9 pm, May 1. CHADD of Eastern Oakland
County offers monthly Parent Support Group,
for parents of children and teens with ADHD,
and an Adult Support Group, for adults with
ADHD. Tonight’s combined meeting topic:
“Biofeedback/Neurofeedback for Children
and Adults with ADHD.” At Way Elementary
School, 765 W. Long Lake Road, Bloomfield
Hills. $5 donation for non-member only. Info:
www.chadd.net/527 or 248-988-6716.
wednesday, may 3
U.S.-ISRAEL TALK
7:30 pm, May 1. The IRP Annual Lucas
Lecture presents Prof. Yael Aronoff, direc-
tor of Jewish Studies Program at Michigan
State University. She will speak about “U.S.-
Israeli Relations: The Influence of Leaders,
Past & Present.” At Cong. Beth Shalom,
Oak Park. Cohn-Haddow Center for Judaic
Studies at Wayne State University is a co-
sponsor. Free; includes dessert reception.
Info: irp@jccdet.org or 238-432-5406.
VIDEO LEARNING
1 pm, May 3. “Who Was Rav Kook?” is a
video lecture by Prof. Henry Abramson,
dean of the “Mighty Avenue J” campus of
Touro College in Brooklyn. Part of “Drop In
& Learn,” a weekly series featuring video-
streamed lectures on topics of Jewish
interest. Nancy Kaplan will lead a brief dis-
cussion following. At Cong. Beth Ahm, West
Bloomfield. Free. No RSVP needed. Info:
nancyellen879@att.net or 248-737-1931.
BETH AHM LEARNING
7:30-9 pm, May 1-June 19 or 10-11:30 am,
May 2-June 13. “The Ethical Life: Jewish
Values In An Age of Choice.” Six-part series,
offered evening or morning, with instructor
Rabbi Steven Rubinstein. At Cong. Beth Ahm,
West Bloomfield. $75, or free for member.
RSVP: ablau@cbahm.org or 248-851-6880.
MASTER SMART DEVICES
2 pm, May 3. “Bring Your Own Device.”
Each month, Stu Raben offers a lesson and
answers questions about using a hand-held
phone or tablet. At Temple Kol Ami. RSVP:
cspektor@tkolami.org.
tuesday, may 2
BECOME A JFS MENTOR
5:30-7:30 pm, May 2. Prospective men-
tors, age 18 and older, are invited to enjoy
appetizers and learn about Jewish Family
Service’s Mentor Connection program.
After training, mentors will be paired with
Oakland County youth, ages 7-17. At Great
Lakes Coffee inside the Maple Theater, 4135
W. Maple, Bloomfield Twp. Info: Michael,
mkelmenson@jfsdetroit.org or 248-592-
2264.
POSTPARTUM LECTURE
6:30-7:30 pm, May 2 & monthly through
June 6. Southfield-based Kadima Mental
Health Services presents “The Baby Blues:
A Look into Postpartum Depression.” 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.
POETRY CLUB
6:30-8:30 pm, May 2. Prof. Dina Routin, an
instructor at Oakland Community College,
facilitates “Warm up With Poetry.” Features
guided writing sessions, discussions, study
of great poems and more. At Meyers Library
& Media Center in the JCC, West Bloomfield.
$18, or $15 for JCC member; includes light
refreshments. RSVP: Francine, fmenken@
jccdet.org or 248-432-5546.
ARCHAEOLOGY OF ISRAEL
Noon-1:30 pm, May 3-June 7. Prof. Mike
Pytlik will discuss historical and new dis-
coveries. Five-week course presented by
FedEd, a program of Federation’s Alliance
for Jewish Education. At the Fisher Jewish
Federation Building, 6735 Telegraph,
Bloomfield Twp. $85. RSVP: feded@jfmd.org
or 248-205-2557.
POLITICAL POETRY?
7-8:15 pm, May 3 & 24. Classes explore the
language of poetry as a voice for the heart,
the soul and for political change. Poets
include Nathan Alterman, Yehuda Amichai,
Uri Tzvi Greenberg, Anda Pinkerfeld,
Alexander Penn, Yonatan Ratosh, Dalia
Ravikovitch and Nathan Zach. At Meyers
Library & Media Center in the JCC, West
Bloomfield. $7 each. No RSVP needed. Info:
Francine, fmenken@jccdet.org or 248-432-
5546.
thursday, may 4
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER OBSERVANCE
11:15 am-12:30 pm, May 4. Representatives
from different faith traditions will each, in
turn, offer a prayer or message of faith. Ford
Interfaith Network hosts event, and pizza
will be served. At Ford World Headquarters,
Mezzanine Conference Center, One American
Road, Dearborn, NE corner of interchange
for U.S. 12 and M-39 (Southfield Freeway).
RSVP: http://ndop/ford.com.
LUNCH & LEARN
11:45 am, May 4. Also meets on May 11.
Rabbi Herbert Yoskowitz continues his
series, “How the Events of Years Ago Are
Impacting the World.” He’ll take a look
this week at the U.N. vote for partition of
Palestine from 70 years ago. At Adat Shalom
Synagogue, Farmington Hills. Free. Bring
optional dairy or parve lunch; beverage and
dessert are provided. RSVP due now: Sheila,
slederman@adatshalom.org or 248-851-
5100, ext. 246.
SPRING SOIREE
6:30-9:30 pm, May 4. Shopping fundraiser
will benefit programs offered by Alzheimer’s
Association-Greater Michigan Chapter.
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Jews & Baseball
1:10 pm, April 30. First pitch of Detroit Tigers vs. Chicago White Sox game on the Tigers’
annual Jewish Heritage Day. At Comerica Park, Detroit. JHD package includes choice
of upper box infield or upper reserved ticket, Hank Greenberg Hall of Fame plaque,
Detroit Tigers kippah and donation to Tamarack Camps and Jewish Historical Society of
Michigan. RSVP: 866-66-TIGER.
Features include snacks, sips, shopping
and surprises, as well as a pop-up shop
of works from local photographer Laurie
Tennent. At Neiman Marcus, first level,
in Somerset Mall, Troy. $75 and higher;
includes spa certificate. RSVP: www.alz.org/
gmc or Maureen, moreilly@alz.org and 248-
996-1050.
HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL ON STAGE
7-9 pm, May 4 & 5. Also, 1-3 & 6-7 pm May
6 & 7. Two separate casts from Farmington
Youth Theatre will offer six performances
of Disney’s High School Musical. At Costick
Center, 28600 W. 11 Mile, Farmington Hills.
$12/$10 advance/free age 3 and under.
RSVP: 248-473-1848.
DSO IN SOUTHFIELD
7:30 pm, May 4. Detroit Symphony
Orchestra with creator and conductor Murry
Sidlin plays The Defiant Requiem: Verdi at
Terezin. At Cong. Shaarey Zedek, Southfield.
$25, or $10 student. Info: www.dso.org/
neighborhood or 313-576-5111.
friday, may 5
SHAKE, RATTLE & TWIST
11:15 am, May 5. Family program is for
parents and grandparents to bring their chil-
dren, from newborn to age 3. Older siblings
are welcome. Group will sing songs and
braid challah with clergy members. At Adat
Shalom Synagogue, Farmington Hills. $3/
family, or free for members. RSVP required:
Debi, dbanooni@adatshalom.org or 248-
626-2153.
RACIAL INEQUALITY
2 pm, May 5. Ava Duvernay’s Academy
Award-nominated film, 13, will be shown.
The documentary explores the history of
racial inequality in the U.S., particularly how
the nation’s prisons are disproportionately
filled with African-Americans. At Southfield
Public Library Auditorium, 26300 Evergreen.
Free. Info: Guest Services Desk, 248-796-
4224.
GALLERY OPEN HOUSE
6-9 pm, May 5. Exhibit dates are May 3-26
for “Jud Coveyou – Rotten with Anecdote:
A Mini-Retrospective.” At Lawrence Street
Gallery, 22620 Woodward, Ferndale. Future
reception is 2-5 pm, May 14. Info: www.
lawrencestreetgallery.com or 248-544-
0394.
SHABBAT SPEAKER
7-10 pm, May 5. Dr. Abdul El-Sayed will
speak at Friday night service. He will dis-
cuss his work rebuilding the Detroit Health
Department and the importance of interfaith
outreach for public service. At Isaac Agree
Downtown Synagogue, Detroit. Kosher vege-
tarian dinner provided. RSVP: Vicki, vsitron@
downtownsynagogue.org or 313-962-4047.