TU B’SHEVAT FOR KIDS 10:30-11:30 am, Jan. 20. The Well hosts Tot Shabbat for youngsters under age 5 and their families. The program is focused this month on Tu b’Shevat — the New Year of the Trees. Group will enjoy songs, stories, dancing and snacks. Location given with RSVP: avery@meetyouatthewell.org. sunday, jan. 21 EXPLORING KABBALAH 10:15 am, Jan. 21. Rabbi Benjamin Shalva will talk about Kabbalah, the Jewish mystical tradition. At Adat Shalom Synagogue, Farmington Hills. Free, but RSVP will be appreciated by Jan. 17: Jodi, jgross@adatshalom.org or 248-851-5100. Humanism presents speaker Jack Lessenberry, chair of the journalism faculty at Wayne State University. At Birmingham Temple, Farmington Hills. Free. Info: 248-477-1410. CHICKEN SOUP & CARING 1-2:30 pm, Jan. 21. “Chicken Soup for the Soul of Detroit.” Jewish Family Service, in partnership with Heart 2 Hart, seeks volunteers to prepare soup and put together food and basic needs pack- ages for homeless individuals in Detroit. Donations of warm clothing and per- sonal care items are welcome. At Adat Shalom Synagogue, Farmington Hills. RSVP: jfsdetroit.org/becausewecare. Info: bwc@jfsdetroit.org or Youth Initiatives Coordinator, 248-592-2264. MUSIC@MAIN 3-4 pm & 4:30-5:30 pm, Jan. 21. Doors open at 2:30. The next performers are Oblique Noir. The eclectic repertoire of this talented trio, featuring vocalist Sylvia Inwood, “circles the globe and evokes a feeling of another place or time.” Ken Knoppow chairs the series. At West Bloomfield Twp. Public Library, 4600 Walnut Lake Road. Free. Info: west- bloomfieldlibrary.org or 248-232-2234. monday, jan. 22 January 21 Family Play At Berman 1 pm, Jan. 21. Strega Nona & the Magic Pasta Pot. The Wild Swan Theater Company performs a funny show suitable for families with chil- dren, ages 3-8. In Berman Center at the JCC, West Bloomfield. $15-$18. Tickets: theberman.org or 248-661-1900 BAGELS & BASICS 10:30 am, Jan. 21. Rabbi Brent Gutmann leads discussion on Israel’s future. At Temple Kol Ami, West Bloomfield. Free. RSVP: cspektor@tkolami.org or 248- 661-0040. MEDIA POTPOURRI 10:30 am, Jan. 21. Men’s Club program this month will focus on the life of the late comedian-actor Milton Berle. At Cong. Beth Shalom, Oak Park. Info: CBS, 248-547-7970. YAD EZRA DELIVERIES 10:45 am, Jan. 21. Volunteers are needed. At Cong. Beth Shalom, Oak Park. RSVP: Ian, izitron@gmail.com or 248- 217-7236. NEXT FOR MICHIGAN 12:30 pm, Jan. 21. “Choosing a Future, Coping with the Past: Michigan in 2018?” Humanists of Southeast Michigan and the Center for Secular JEWISH COMMUNICATIONS 7:30-9 pm, Jan. 22. “Communication: Its Art and Soul.” First class is free with five Monday-evening sessions remaining. The Rohr Jewish Learning Institute course will “contrast Jewish thought with scientific discovery to unearth the essence of communication, and how to utilize its powers to better ourselves, our relationships and all of society.” Co-sponsored by Jewish Family Service and Chabad Jewish Center of Bloomfield Hills. At Bloomfield Hills High School, 4200 Andover Road. $80, with 15 percent couple’s discount; includes textbook. RSVP: myjli.com. Info: rabbi@ bloomfieldhillschabad.org or 248-949- 6210. monday, feb. 19 PREVENTING SUICIDE 8 am-4:30 pm, Feb. 19 & 20. Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a two-day interactive work- shop that teaches how to recognize when someone may be at risk of suicide and ways to keep the person safe. Open to age 16 and older. At Jewish Family Service, 6555 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield. Free. RSVP: Shevy, szigdon@ jfsdetroit.org 248-406-0076. Esther Allweiss Ingber / Contributing Writer Send items at least 10 days in advance to calendar@thejewishnews.com. Live Longer. Live Healthy. Making the choice to take the pounds off and getting healthy is not something you have to do alone. You have options – and there is help. Let the Detroit Medical Center’s Weight Loss Solutions program help you on your journey to a healthy life! Manda L ost 172 pou nds * CONVENIENT LOCATIONS IN COMMERCE TWP., DETROIT, SOUTHFIELD & MADISON HEIGHTS Dr. David Edelman Dr. Steven Hendrick Dr. John Webber Dr. Michael Wood Register for a FREE seminar on weight loss surgery. Call 855-564-7664 or visit YourNewSelf.org. * This testimonial reflects results achieved by this patient as each case must be independently evaluated and managed, actual weight loss may vary. Weight loss surgery may be an option for adults with a body mass index (BMI) equal to or greater than 40, or equal to or greater than 35 with serious health problems related to obesity. Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding may be an option for people with a BMI of 30 or more who have at least one serious obesity-related health problem. Weight loss surgery is considered safe, but like any surgery, it does have risks. Consult with your physician about the risks and benefits of weight loss surgery. jn January 11 • 2018 43