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tuesday, may 16
ICELAND TRIP INFO
2 pm, May 16. Informational meeting to
discuss seven-day trip to Iceland, March
7-13, and other overseas trips scheduled
in 2018. Sponsor is the Center Travel Dept.
At the JCC, West Bloomfield. RSVP: Marilyn,
mwolfe@jccdet.org or 248-432-5471.
ARGENTINE FILM
5 pm, May 16. Temple Emanu-El, Oak
Park, co-sponsors showing of How to Win
Enemies, in Spanish with English sub-
titles. At Berman Center at the JCC, West
Bloomfield. Tickets: Rabbi Arturo Kalfus,
248-967-4020.
EDUCATION CRISIS
7 pm, May 16. “Ensuring Our Children’s
Future: The Education Crisis in Michigan.”
NCJW Public Affairs Education Committee
presents forum featuring three educators
and Detroit Free Press journalist Nancy
Kaffer. Parents of school-aged children
are especially invited. At Adat Shalom
Synagogue, Farmington Hills. Free. RSVP:
NCJW, 248-355-3300, ext. 0.
PRESERVE FAMILY PHOTOS
7-8:30 pm, May 16. Joel Stone, senior cura-
tor at Detroit Historical Society, will show
how to identify, preserve, store and pres-
ent family photographs, albums and paper
documents. At Franklin Public Library, 32455
Franklin. Free. Info: 248-851-2254.
wednesday, may 17
VIDEO LEARNING
1 pm, May 17. “Israel – from Bar Kochba
to the Muslim Conquest” is a video lec-
ture 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 discussion following.
At Cong. Beth Ahm, West Bloomfield. Free.
No RSVP needed. Info: nancyellen879@att.
net or 248-737-1931.
thursday, may 18
DEMENTIA CARE SERIES
10 am-noon, May 18. Six-part series,
through June 22, offers tools and informa-
tion to help caregivers of individuals with
dementia and Alzheimer’s. At Alzheimer’s
Association, 25200 Telegraph, Ste. 100,
Southfield. Free, including onsite respite
care for loved one with dementia. RSVP to
co-sponsor Area Agency on Aging 1-B:
800-852-7795, 8-5 weekdays.
ART TALK
11 am, May 18. Art historian Wendy Evans
presents “Art Controversies: Old and New.”
At the JCC, West Bloomfield. Info: Rosa,
248-432-5467.
WALK WITH A DOC
Noon-1 pm, May 18. Beaumont Hospital,
Farmington Hills, sponsors a physician-led
community event. Jacqueline McParlane,
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D.O., an emergency room physician, will dis-
cuss how diet and lifestyle choices contrib-
ute to heart health. At Heritage Park Nature
Center, between 10 & 11 Mile, Farmington
Hills. Free; includes healthy snacks. RSVP:
Caroline, 248-441-1661.
friday, may 19
STAY & PLAY
10-noon, May 19 & 25. A new opportunity
for parents and children to have fun together
and also socialize with others. At Temple Kol
Ami, West Bloomfield. RSVP: Faith, fbrasch@
tkolami.org or 248-661-0040.
CLASSICAL MUSIC VIDEO
11 am, May 19. Ben Opengeym facilitates
program. Free. At Prentis JSL Apartments,
15100 W. 10 Mile, Oak Park, West
Bloomfield. Info: Rosa, 248-432-5467.
EMANU-EL TOT SHABBAT
5:45 pm, May 19. Evening featuring compli-
mentary dinner is for families with children
from infant through second grade. At Temple
Emanu-El, Oak Park. RSVP by May 17:
248-967-4020.
SYNERGY SHABBAT
6 pm, May 19. Shabbat Rocks service
begins weekend of SYNergy events featuring
Rabbi Donniel Hartman, president of Shalom
Hartman Institute in Jerusalem. Shabbat dinner
is at 7:15. Following, the rabbi will speak on
“Meanings and Challenges of Zionism Today.”
At Adat Shalom Synagogue, Farmington Hills.
Cong. Beth Ahm, West Bloomfield, co-sponsors
the Friday program. Dinner: $25 adult/$13
ages 3-12/$56 household. Info: adatshalom.
org/synergyshabbat. RSVP by May 17: 248-
851-5100.
saturday, may 20
SYNERGY CONTINUES
9 am, May 20. Rabbi Hartman of Shalom
Hartman Institute will deliver the Shabbat
morning sermon, “The Chosen People:
Chosen for What?” At 12:30 pm, he will lead
a post-Kiddush discussion on “The Legacy
of the 1967 War As It Impacts Israel Today.”
At Adat Shalom Synagogue, Farmington
Hills. Info: www.adatshalom.org/
synergyshabbat or 248-851-5100.
DETECT SKIN CANCER EARLY
1-4 pm, May 20. May is “Skin Cancer
Detection and Prevention Month.” Two
Beaumont dermatologists will conduct
screenings. At Beaumont Cancer Center,
27900 Grand River, Farmington Hills. Free,
but RSVP required: 248-471-8120.
sunday, may 21
YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH EVENT
9 am-12:30 pm & 1-4:30 pm, May 21.
Southfield-based Kadima sponsors Youth
Mental Health Conference & Expo, providing
education on various youth mental health
issues. Parents will attend morning session
($25); afternoon is for social workers, coun-
selors and educators ($45). Family physician
and author, Dr. Deborah “Dr. G” Gilboa, will
deliver the keynote address. At Birmingham
Covington School, 1525 Covington, Bloomfield
Twp. Sponsorship and vendor opportuni-
ties are available. RSVP: kadimacenter.org/
hbhm2017 or 248-663-4330.
‘MEDITATION & MINDFULNESS’
9:30 am, May 21. 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.
MEN’S CLUB LAW DAY
10:30 am, May 21. “Originalism:
Sophisticated or Sophistical?” Ted Friedman
is the speaker. At Cong. Beth Shalom, Oak
Park. Info: 248-547-7970.
POLISH JEWRY TODAY
10:30 am-noon, May 21. Guest speaker
Rabbi Michael Schudrich, the chief rabbi
of Poland, speaks on “Polish Jewry Today:
Fact and Fiction.” Sponsors are the Wayne
State University College of Liberal Arts and
Sciences, and the Guy Stern Endowment in
Exile and Holocaust Studies. At Holocaust
Memorial Center, 28123 Orchard Lake
Road, Farmington Hills. $10, or $5 member;
includes coffee & bagels. RSVP by May 17:
rsvp@holocaustcenter.org or 248-536-9605.
A PLAY IN A DAY
11 am-4 pm, May 21. Children age 5 and
older will learn a 30-minute play — complete
with acting, dancing and singing. Workshop
concludes with 30-minute performance at
3:30 for family and friends. At Berman Center
of the JCC, West Bloomfield. $15; bring a bag
lunch. RSVP: www.theberman.org or
248-661-1900.
SOS BABY SHOWER
12:30 pm, May 21. Bring baby items for
donation to homeless families staying at
South Oakland Shelter. At Cong. Beth Shalom,
Oak Park. $15; includes lunch. RSVP by May
16: Julie.grodin@att.net or 248-770-1074.
VIVACE CONCERT
7:30 pm, May 21. DSO String Trio and piano
quartet featuring pianist Steve Wogaman. At
Birmingham Temple, Farmington Hills. $28, or
$25 for senior and/or BT member; includes
afterglow. Info: Ann, 248-661-1348.
PIANO PERFORMANCE
7:30 pm, May 21. The Regine and Leslie
Schmier Concert Series presents the Mack
Sisters, Yuki and Tomoko. The world-class
pianists have a varied repertoire. At Temple
Israel, West Bloomfield. Free, but RSVP
required: stephanie@temple-israel.org or
248-661-5700.
wednesday, may 24
JCC BOOK CLUB
1:30 pm, May 24. Marilyn Gans Schelberg,
Ph.D., facilitates The Japanese Lover by
Isabel Allende. In 1939, as Poland falls to the
Nazis, young Alma Belasco’s parents send her
to live with relatives in San Francisco. There
she meets and falls in love with Ichimei
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Kidney Walk at Zoo
7:30 am, May 21. National Kidney
Foundation of Michigan sponsors fundrais-
er. At the Detroit Zoo, Royal Oak. Minimum
$25 ages 14 and older/$10 ages 3-13.
RSVP: www.nkfm.org/walks or Lisa,
800-482-1455, ext. 210.
Fukuda, son of the family’s Japanese garden-
er. At Meyers Library & Media Center at the
JCC, West Bloomfield. RSVP: Fran, fmenken@
jccdet.org or 248-432-5546.
‘ROLL FOR ISRAEL’
6-8:30 pm, May 24. Register/check-in
begins at 6 for non-competitive, family-
oriented bicycling event; group departs at
7. The ride of 10-12 miles, taking approxi-
mately 60-90 minutes, is sponsored by
organizers of the Run/Walk for Israel. Riders
age 12 and older must have a working
bicycle and helmet. Parent or guardian must
accompany riders under age 16. At Cong.
Beth Shalom in Oak Park. At Beverly Hills
Village Park, 18801 Beverly Road. Donation
of $18 appreciated. RSVP: walkforisrael.org
or Andre, 248-737-8700.
sunday, june 4
SISTERHOOD EDUCATION DAY
10:30 am-12:30 pm, June 4. Presenters at
brunch program are Wayne State University
Prof. Dr. Aaron B. Retish, specialist in
Russian and Soviet history, and member Jan
Wanetick, giving a slide presentation of her
photos from Jewish Russia. At Cong. Beth
Shalom, Oak Park. $20. RSVP with check by
May 25 to: 19350 Red Maple Ct., Southfield,
MI 48076. Info: Bobbie, blewis14140@
gmail.com or 248-842-5535.