on the go continued from page 43 FOLK SONGS AT LUNCH 11:45 am, Oct. 23. Rabbi Aaron Bergman continues his Monday Lunchtime Learning series, “Jewish Folk Songs of Love and Protest” through Oct. 30. At Adat Shalom Synagogue, Farmington Hills. Free. Bring optional dairy/pareve lunch; drinks and dessert are served. RSVP requested: slederman@adatshalom.org or Sheila, 248-851-5100, ext. 246. DJJ & WATER CRISIS 7-9 pm, Oct. 23. Detroit Jews for Justice will present an educational forum on “Public Health Impact of Our Regional Water Crisis.” At co-sponsoring Temple Kol Ami, West Bloomfield. RSVP: detroitjewsforjestice.org/ water_forum. Info: eleanor@ detroitjewsforjustice.org or 248-990-8049. tuesday, oct. 24 U-M FRANKEL CENTER LECTURE 4-6 pm, Oct. 24. “Intersex Bodies in Tosefta Bikkurim.” University of Michigan’s Frankel Center for Judaic Studies presents scholar Sarra Lev. At Frankel Center, 202 S. Thayer, Ann Arbor. Free. Info: judaicstudies@umich. edu or 734-615-8503. ‘WARM UP WITH POETRY’ 6:30 pm, Oct. 24. Continues Nov. 14 & Dec. 5. Guided writing sessions, study of great poems and a presentation of individual works. Instructor: Dina Routin. At the JCC’s Meyers Library & Media Center, West Bloomfield. $18 per session. RSVP: jccdet.org/poetry. Info: library@jccdet.org or 248-432-5546. wednesday, oct. 25 ADULT B’NAI MITZVAH 9:30-11 am, Oct. 25. Free, informational welcome session for b’nai mitzvah course. Part 1, Oct. 25-Jan. 31, is a prerequisite for those without basic reading knowledge of Hebrew letters and vowels. Part 2, Feb. 7-June 19, is the core class taught by Rabbis Aaron Bergman and Rachel Shere, Hazzan Daniel Gross and Dr. Melissa Ser. Graduates will have a b’nai mitzvah on June 22. At Adat Shalom Synagogue, Farmington Hills. Info: charwood@adatshalom.org or Caren, 248-851-5100, ext. 231. CANCER THRIVERS 9:45 am-noon, Oct. 25. Three-time cancer survivor Doug Ulman speaks on “From Oy to Joy.” He is president/CEO of Pelotonia, a cycling event that raises funds for can- cer research. Cancer Thrivers Network for Women hosts with support from Jewish Family Service, Jewish Federation and Jewish Women’s Foundation. At Cong. Shaarey Zedek, Southfield. Free; includes continental breakfast. RSVP: Tracy, tagronove@jfsdetroit.org or 248-592-2267. JCC MOVIE MATINEE 1 pm, Oct. 25. The Active Life Program pres- ents The Outrageous Sophie Tucker. At the JCC, West Bloomfield. Info: Rosa, rchessler@ jccdet.org or 248-432-5467. 44 October 19 • 2017 jn LUPOVITCH VIDEO SERIES 1-2:15 pm, Oct. 25. Presented weekly through Nov. 29 (except Nov. 22). “Horns and the Blood Libel” continues video lecture series, “Debunking Jewish Stereotypes.” Lecturer is Prof. Howard Lupovitch, director of Cohn-Haddow Center for Judaic Studies. Following is a brief informal discussion. At Cong. Beth Ahm, West Bloomfield. Free to all. Info: nancyellen879@att.net; phone, 248-737-1931; text, 248-390-4294. OCTOBER 26 Baking Challah Together 6-8 pm, Oct. 26. “Great Big Challah Bake Detroit.” Partners Detroit sponsors community- wide local celebration of the Shabbos Project for women that will be held in 65 countries and 465 cities. At Royal Oak Farmers Market, 316 W. 11 Mile. $18/$40 family of four/$180 table of 10; all ingredients are provided. Info: hennancsy@gmail.com. SHALEM STRESS-REDUCTION 6-8:30 pm, Oct. 25. Continues weekly through Dec. 13, with all-day retreat on Dec. 3. Dr. Ruth Lerman and Rabbi Aaron Bergman lead Shalem: A Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program. Participants will learn meditation and mindful practices of yoga, eating and communication to reduce stress. At Adat Shalom Synagogue, Farmington Hills. There is a charge. Info: www.shalemstressreduction.com or 248-851-5100. BOOK ON U-M HILLEL 7-8:30 pm, Oct. 25. Prof. Andrei Markovits will discuss his book Hillel at Michigan 1926/7-1945: Struggles of Jewish Identity in a Pivotal Era. At JCC of Greater Ann Arbor, 2935 Birch Hollow Dr., Ann Arbor. Free. Info: karenfreedland@jccannarbor.org or 734- 971-0990. FRANKEL CENTER LECTURE 7:30-9 pm, Oct. 25. “A Historian in the Ghetto: Emanuel Ringelblum and the Oyneg Shabes Archive.” Frankel Center for Judaic Studies presents scholar Sam Kassow. At UMMA Auditorium, 525 S. State, Ann Arbor. Free. Info: judaicstudies@umich.edu or 734- 615-8503. thursday, oct. 26 COOKIES ‘N DREAMS 5-7:30 pm, Oct. 26. Guests will sample treats from area bakers and vote for favorites in categories. Friends of Camp Mak-A Dream -Michigan Chapter hosts. Proceeds support cost-free camp in Montana for youth touched by cancer. At Somerset Collection North, 2800 Big Beaver, Troy. $60 adult/pay their age for ages 3-17. RSVP: campdreammich.org or 248-723-5575. SPOUSAL BEREAVEMENT 6:30-8:30 pm, Oct. 26. Continues weekly, Nov. 2-16 & Nov. 30-Dec. 7. NCJW/Greater Detroit Section hosts support group for those grieving the loss of their partners. At Cong. Shaarey Zedek, Southfield. Donations welcome. RSVP: mail@ncjwgds.org or 248- 355-3300, ext. 0. JFS OLDER ADULTS FUNDRAISER 6-10 pm, Oct. 26. Senior and Caregiver Resource Network hosts fundraiser for Jewish Family Service’s older adult services. Includes sit-down dinner, drinks, raffle drawings and a murder mystery. At the Fairlane Club, 5000 Fairlane Woods Drive, Dearborn. There is a charge. Info: Lynn, 248-592-2333. friday, oct. 27 LITTLE GOLDEN BOOKS ART 5-7:30 pm, Oct. 27. Through Dec. 15. Touring exhibition, “Golden Legacy: Original Art from 75 Years of Golden Books.” At University of Michigan-Dearborn’s Berkowitz Gallery, 4901 Evergreen Road. Free; includes speaker & refreshments. Info: Laura, lacotton@umich.edu or 313-593-5087. BREAST CANCER AWARENESS 7-10 pm, Oct. 27. Shabbat service and dinner at 8:15. Speaker is Courtney Attard of the Cancer Genetic Counseling Service at Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute in Detroit. At Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue, Detroit. Presented in conjunction with Sharsheret, a Jewish breast cancer organization for women and their families. Info: 313-962-4047. saturday, oct. 28 CHOCOLATE JUBILEE 7:30 pm, Oct. 28. Alzheimer’s Association- Greater Michigan Chapter hosts 33rd annual Chocolate Jubilee fundraiser. Exclusive pre- glow at 6:30. At MGM Grand Detroit. Author Dana Walrath keynotes. Dinner, dancing, chocolate tastings (9 pm). RSVP: 248-996- 1050, alz.org/gmc or moreilly@alz.org . BACHARACH THEME 7 & 9:30 pm, Oct. 28. Cabaret313 presents Kyle Riabko performing Close to You: Bacharach Reimagined, focused on the music of composer Burt Bacharach. In Black Box Theater at Detroit Opera House, 1526 Broadway. $125 preferred seating/$60 regular/$25 age 40 and younger. Optional three-course dinner before 9:30 show is additional $63. RSVP: cabaret313.org or 313-405-5061. MODERN JEWISH MUSIC 8-10 pm, Oct. 28. Concert of pop/rock, camp and folk music features performers David Rodgers and Rob Gutman, with Abi Taylor- Abt and Cantor Sam Greenbaum. At Cong. OCTOBER 27 Synergy Scholar 6 pm, Oct. 27. University of Pennsylvania Prof. Joseph Benatov, Ph.D., a native of Bulgaria, will participate through Oct. 29. Shabbat dinner at 7:15. Benatov speaks at 8 on “The Untold Story of the Jews of Bulgaria During World War II: Rescue, Heroism and Controversy.” At Adat Shalom Synagogue, Farmington Hills. Co-host Friday is the Holocaust Memorial Center, Farmington Hills. Prices vary for dinner. RSVP: adatshalom.org or 248-851-5100. Beth Shalom, Oak Park. $10/$5 in advance; includes refreshments. RSVP: 248-547-7970. ELECTRIC STRINGS 8 pm, Oct. 28. Dallas Electric String Quartet offers a fusion of classical and contempo- rary music on both traditional and electric strings. In Berman Center at the JCC, West Bloomfield. $23-$38. RSVP: theberman.org or 248-661-1900.