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JCC BLOOD DRIVE
2-7 pm, July 11. Give the gift of life.
Donations are for Henry Ford West Bloomfield
Hospital. At the JCC, West Bloomfield.
Appointments only: Dina, droutin@jccdet.org
or 248-432-5418.
July 8
HOME & GARDEN TOUR
10 am-4 pm, July 8 & 9. Walking tour of
seven gardens and five mid-century homes.
In Detroit’s Palmer Woods neighborhood,
west of Woodward near Seven Mile. $25
for both days. RSVP: palmerwoods.org. Info:
313-891-2514.
FOOD STAMP DIET CHALLENGE
7:30 pm, July 11-7:30 pm, July 12.
Organized by Yad Ezra kosher food bank to
raise awareness about the Supplemental
Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly
known as “food stamps.” After a briefing,
participants as a group will purchase food for
their own $4.20 per person — the daily SNAP
allocation for almost 1.5 million Michigan
residents. Only these purchased items may be
consumed over 24 hours. A film crew will be
present on the shopping trip. At the Meijer’s
store, Telegraph at 12 Mile, Southfield. RSVP:
nechama@yadezra.org or 248-548-3663.
JULY 12
Music In Franklin
7-8:30 pm, July 12. Nuclassica
kicks off “Franklin Music on the
Green” outdoor concert series.
Continues with Classic Maniacs on
July 19 and The Alternatives on July
26. At the Village Green on Franklin
Road, between 13 & 14 Mile.
wednesday, july 12
SHORT READING SELECTIONS
10:30 am, July 12. “Something to
Remember Me By” by Saul Bellow is this
month’s selection at “Tales We Wag at Each
Other.” Barry Y. Levine’s series is for “con-
noisseurs of literary theatrics” or anyone who
might enjoy reading aloud or listening to dif-
ferent types of stories. Discussion will follow.
At Fleischman Residence/Blumberg Plaza,
6710 W. Maple, West Bloomfield. Food may
be purchased at Marvin’s Bistro adjoining the
library. RSVP to Cong. B’nai Moshe: 248-788-
0600.
JCC MOVIE MATINEE
1:15 pm, July 12-26. The Active Life
Program presents a movie every week. At
the JCC, West Bloomfield. Free. Info: Rosa,
rchessler@jccdet.org or 248-432-5467.
SNAP LUNCH AT YAD EZRA
Noon, July 12. Community members tak-
ing the Yad Ezra leadership’s 24-hour food
stamp diet challenge are invited to bring a
lunch made from their July 11 purchases.
Participants may reflect, share and blog about
their experiences as challenge participants. At
Yad Ezra kosher food pantry, 2850 W. 11 Mile,
Berkley. Free. Info: Nechama@yadezra.org or
248-548-3663.
BETH AHM SERIES
7:30-9 pm, July 12. “Debunking Jewish
Stereotypes” series with Prof. Howard
Lupovitch. He will lecture on “Shylock: The
Jewish Affinity for Business.” At Cong. Beth
Ahm, West Bloomfield. $15, or free for mem-
ber. RSVP: ablau@cbahm.org or 248-851-
6880.
thursday, july 13
ART TALK
11 am, July 13 . Wendy Evan’s topic is “DIA:
American Collection.” Presentation of the
Active Life. At the JCC, West Bloomfield. $5.
RSVP: Rosa, rchessler@jccdet.org or 248-
432-5467.
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Hadassah At Concert
6:30 pm, July 12. Eleanor Roosevelt Group of Hadassah
will gather for optional picnic dinner before 7 pm outdoor
concert in the park featuring the group Magic Bus. Bring
own seating and wear optional tie-dyed clothing. At Shain
Park in downtown Birmingham. Free. Info: 248-683-5030.
ALZHEIMER CAREGIVER SUPPORT
1:30-3 pm, July 13. Dorothy & Peter Brown
Jewish Community Adult Day Care Program
offers several caregiver support groups each
month. This Alzheimer’s Association daytime
group is for family caregivers of older adults
with memory loss; respite care may be
available. At Jewish Senior Life, Fleischman
Residence, 6710 W. Maple, West Bloomfield.
Free. RSVP: Joely Lyons, jlyons@jslmi.org or
248-592-5032.
LAW & JUDAISM
6-8 pm, July 13. Dinner program open to
Jewish attorneys also meets this summer
on Aug. 10. Partners Detroit and the Jewish
Bar Association of Michigan presents Nathan
Lewin, next in a series of highly regarded
Jewish attorneys that will lead the Charles
J. Cohen “JEWdicial Series: The Intersection
Between American Law and Judaism.”
Attorneys participating in the continuing series
explore modern-day applications of talmudic
and contemporary law. In the Foundation
Room at Prime 10 kosher restaurant, 15600
W. 10 Mile, Southfield. Free; includes dinner.
RSVP: partnersdetroit.org. Info: Sarah, 248-
583-2476.
SUMMER POETRY CLUB
6:30-8:30 pm, July 13. Prof. Dina Routin,
MA, instructor at Oakland Community College,
facilitates program. It 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. RSVP: Francine,
fmenken@jccdet.org or 248-432-5546.
nutritious meals for their family. Class includes
interactive cooking, samples and take-home
recipes. At Henry Ford West Bloomfield
Hospital’s Demonstration Kitchen, 6777 W.
Maple. $25 each session. RSVP: dk@hfhs.org
or 248-325-3890.
friday, july 14
‘SPLISH SPLASH SHABBAT’
10:30 am, July 15. Temple clergy will join
young families for a Shabbat celebration
featuring songs, prayer, snacks and water
fun. Bring a bathing suit and towel. At Temple
Israel, West Bloomfield. $20 adult/$10 child
including age 3. RSVP by July 10: temple-
israel.org/splishsplash. Info: alicia@temple-
israel.org or 248-661-5700.
CURRENT EVENTS
10:30 am, July 14. 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.
HAWAIIAN SHIRT SHABBAT
6:15 pm, July 14. Family-friendly Shabbat
picnic dinner offers choice of beef or quinoa
(vegan) burgers with side dishes. An outdoor
service will follow. Tropical, Hawaiian attire is
encouraged. At Temple Emanu-El, Oak Park.
$12 adult/$6 ages 3-9. RSVP by July 11:
templefamily@emanuel-mich.org or 248-967-
4020.
saturday, july 15
COOKING CLASSES FOR KIDS
10 am-noon, July 15. “Breakfast Anytime.”
Ages 6-12 will learn to create delicious and
wednesday, July 19
NCJW GAME DAY
11 am-4 pm, July 19. National Council
of Jewish Women-Greater Detroit Section
will hold annual event to benefit its service
projects. Bring a foursome with something
to play, such as bridge, canasta, mah jong or
Scrabble. Organizer also requests donation
of evening bags and costume jewelry for the
council’s resale shop. At Cong. Beth Ahm,
West Bloomfield. $45; includes lunch. RSVP
by July 12: www.ncjwgds.org or Esther, 248-
355-3300, ext. 0.