on the go continued from page 43 Dec. 30 Jazzy Detroit Party 7:30 pm, Dec. 30. The Music in Homes series hosts a Pre-New Year’s Eve Party with jazz vocalist Kathy Kosins and musical accompanists in Detroit’s historic Palmer Woods neighborhood. Festivities include a light meal, gourmet pastries and desserts, and sparkling wine for a pre-New Year’s Eve toast. $60, or $70 for VIP seating in front rows with additional legroom. At a private Detroit home; address given with RSVP on Eventbrite. Info: palmerwoods.org or 313-891-2514. Dec. 16 Lil’ Latkes 4-6 pm, Dec. 16. Songs, latkes, doughnuts, bagels and activities at program designed for ages 6 and younger, although all children are welcome. At Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue, Detroit. RSVP: Vicki, vsitron@downtownsynagogue.org. follows the video. At Cong. Beth Ahm, West Bloomfield. Free and open to the community. Drop-ins are welcome. Info: nancyellen879@att.net or 248-737-1931. LATKE FRYOFF 11 am-2 pm, Dec. 17. Hazon Detroit, Detroit City Moishe House and Moishe House Royal Oak are hosting this educa- tional, hands-on brunch. They will pro- vide the toppings and recipes, so partici- pants should come hungry and ready to cook. Space is limited. Address provided with RSVP: ilana.unger@hazon.org. STAGED READING 3:30-5:30 pm, Dec. 17. Come My Beloved is a new play about the shared history and future of the black and Jewish communities in Detroit. Pastor Aramis Hinds and Rabbi Ariana Silverman will lead a community discus- sion following the performance. At Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue, Detroit. $10 donation is requested. RSVP: Vicki, vsitron@downtownsynagogue.org. IADS CHANUKAH ANNUAL MEETING 5:30-7:30 pm, Dec. 17. All members in good standing may vote on the slate of new officers and board members. Following will be a Chanukah party featuring a latke bar and more. At Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue, Detroit. RSVP: Vicki, vsitron@ downtownsynagogue.org. CHANUKAH ‘LIT’ PARTY 8:30 pm, Dec. 16-12:30 am, Dec. 17. The Well, NEXTGen Detroit, Reboot and the JCC are partners for a Chanukah comedy and klezmer show. Minimum age to attend is 21. At the Eastern in Eastern Market, 3434 Russell, Detroit. $25; includes first drink and Chanukah noshes. RSVP by Dec. 15: Matt@ meetyouatthewell.org. 44 December 14 • 2017 jn monday, dec. 18 CAREGIVER SUPPORT 5:30-7 pm, Dec. 18. Dorothy & Peter Brown Jewish Community Adult Day Care Program offers several caregiver support groups each month. This eve- ning group is for family caregivers of all older adults. At JVS, 29699 Southfield Road, Southfield. Free. RSVP: Dorothy Moon, dmoon@jvsdet.org or 248-233- 4392. GIANT MENORAH LIGHTING 5-7:30 pm, Dec. 18. Bais Chabad Torah Center sponsors community Chanukah celebration. The event includes a Detroit marching band, Jewish News art con- test awards, soup, latkes, doughnuts, chocolate gelt and dreidels. Ignite a giant coin-orah for charity and make a Chanukah mug. At Orchard Mall, 6445 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield. $5. RSVP: chanukahwonderlandmi.com. JEWISH GUIDES FOR LIFE 7 pm, Dec. 18. “Pirkei Avot: The Best Jewish Guides to Living a Better and More Meaningful Life.” Each lecture in Rabbi Aaron Bergman’s continuing learning series is self-contained. Future sessions are: Jan. 15, Feb. 5, March 19 and April 9. At Adat Shalom Synagogue, Farmington Hills. Free. RSVP: Sheila, slederman@adatshalom.org or 248- 851-5100, ext. 246. ‘LATKES & LASERS’ 8:30-10:30 pm, Dec. 18. Chanukah celebration for young Jewish profes- sionals in their 20s and 30s. Features will include latkes, pasta bar and laser tag. At Orchard Mall, 6445 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield. $10. RSVP: rabbishneur@baischabad.com or 248- 207-5113. tuesday, dec. 19 ROSH CHODESH 10-11 am, Dec. 19. Sisterhood and Rabbi Rachel Shere invite women from the community to attend a Torah study session in honor of the Hebrew month of Tevet. Includes participatory prayer and light refreshments. At Adat Shalom Synagogue, Farmington Hills. Free. RSVP: Rochelle.R.Lieberman@gmail.com or 248-553-2498. wednesday, dec. 20 DROP IN & LEARN 1 pm, Dec. 20. “Who Was Hasdai ibn Shaprut?” Next topic in Prof. Henry Abramson’s YouTube video lecture series, The Jews of Sepharad. Following is a brief informal discussion facilitated by Nancy Kaplan. At Cong. Beth Ahm, West Bloomfield. Free. Info: nancyellen879@ att.net; phone, 248-737-1931 or text, 248-390-4294. JCC BOOK CLUB 1:30 pm, Dec. 20. Marilyn Gans Schelberg, Ph.D., will facilitate a book discussion about Norwegian by Night by Derek B. Miller. The main character is a widower who moves to Norway. After witnessing a murder, he flees with the victim’s son – only to be haunted by memories of his own son. The com- munity is welcome. In the Meyers Library & Media Center at the JCC, West Bloomfield. Free. RSVP: library@jccdet. org. Info: 248-432-5546. thursday, dec. 21 FOR WOMEN ONLY 9:30 am, Dec. 21. Seema Selmar leads Rosh Chodesh program to welcome the Hebrew month of Tevet. Partners Detroit and COJAR are the co-sponsors. At Mondry Building, 15000 W. 10 Mile, Oak Park. Info: Partners, 248-583-2476. LUNCHTIME LEARNING 11:45 am, Dec. 21. Rabbi Aaron Bergman will lecture on “The 10 Lost Tribes of Israel, Why They Matter and Other Biblical Mysteries.” At Adat Shalom Synagogue, Farmington Hills. Free. Bring a dairy/pareve lunch if desired; bever- age and dessert will be provided. RSVP: Sheila, slederman@adatshalom.org or 248-851-5100, ext. 246. monday, dec. 25 DOING MITZVOT 9 am, Dec. 25. Cong. B’nai Moshe fami- lies invite the larger community to join their tzedakah mitzvah. They will gather to bake, decorate and then deliver cook- ies to local police and fire stations and hospitals. At CBM, West Bloomfield. RSVP: cbminfo@bnaimoshe.org. CBS SHELTER WEEK Dec. 25-Jan. 1. Volunteers are needed in many capacities — including driv- ing, cooking, serving and spending the night — during the synagogue’s annual Christmas week housing of guests from South Oakland Shelter. Donations also are appreciated. At Cong. Beth Shalom, Oak Park. Info: Julie.grodin@att.net or 248-770-1074. MITZVAH DAY 2017 Various times, Dec. 25. This annual day of volunteerism will bring together several hundred individuals from around Metro Detroit to perform meaningful acts of community service. Registration to receive an assignment continues online through Dec. 22. RSVP: mitzvah daydetroit2017.eventbrite.com. Info: nlevine@jfmd.org or 248-642-2656. wednesday, jan. 3 FREE HEALTH WORKSHOPS 1-3:30 pm, Jan. 3 & weekly through Feb. 7. Personal Action Toward Health (PATH) is a program developed by Stanford University that teaches strategies for the day-to-day management of chronic or long-term health conditions. Emphasis is placed on creating personal action plans and setting practical, achievable goals. At Jewish Family Service, 6555 W. Maple, West Bloomfield. Free, but requires RSVP: Megan, mpudlik@ jfsdetroit.org or 248-592-2269. Esther Allweiss Ingber / Contributing Writer Send items at least 10 days in advance to calendar@thejewishnews.com.