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AUTHORS AT TEA
1:30-4:30 pm, March 18. Local authors
will discuss and sign copies of their books.
Event for age 18 and older will include a
strolling violinist and light refreshments,
including beverages from a master tea
blender. At Southfield Public Library Meeting
Room, 26300 Evergreen. $20, or $10 for
library Friends group member. Info: Yolanda,
248-796-4397 or library, 248-796-4224.
FOLK MUSICIAN
3-5 pm, March 18. Tom Allen, a nationally
known folk guitarist and singer, will perform.
Co-sponsors are Detroit Interfaith Outreach
Network and Interfaith Leadership Council
of Metro Detroit. At Fort Street Presbyterian
Church, 631 W. Fort, Detroit. $10. Info: 248-
556-6316.
MAPLE SUGAR TIME
4-7 pm, March 18. “Forest Bathing and
Maple Sugaring.” The Hazon Detroit pro-
gram starts with a certified forest therapist
leading a contemplative sensory hike,
teaching participants how to identify and tap
maple trees. Part 2 is a seasonal dinner, fla-
vored with maple. At Heritage Park, 24915
Farmington Road, Farmington. $10. RSVP
by March 16 preferred: brittany.feldman@
hazon.org.
monday, march 19
ENJOYING PASSOVER
11:45 am, March 19 & 26. Rabbi Aaron
Bergman continues his series, “How to
Enjoy All of Passover, From Preparation
Through the Last Day.” At Adat Shalom
Synagogue, Farmington Hills. Free; includes
beverages and dessert. Bring optional lunch,
dairy or parve. RSVP requested:
slederman@adatshalom.org or 248-851-
5100, ext. 246.
TALK IN YIDDISH
1 pm, March 19. Naomi Pinchuk leads
Charles & Frances Driker Yiddish
Conversation Club. At the JCC, Room 205,
West Bloomfield. $2. Info: theactivelife@
jccdet.org or Rosa, 248-432-5467.
DIGITAL LITERACY SERIES
1-2 pm, March 19. “File Organizing
Solutions.” Learn to create and use folders
for file organization. Presented by Hermelin
ORT Resource Center, a division of JVS. At
the JCC, West Bloomfield. $10. Info: 248-
432-5411.
JEWISH GUIDES FOR LIFE
7 pm, March 19. “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. Next session is April 9. At
Adat Shalom Synagogue, Farmington Hills.
Free. RSVP: Sheila, slederman@adatshalom.
org or 248-851-5100, ext. 246. Info:
adatshalom.org/flyers.
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‘COFFEE CONNECTION’
8:30 am, March 20. “How to Build a Winning
Culture in Your Organization” with guest
speaker Mark Schostak. The synagogue
men’s club and sisterhood host the monthly
business-networking group, which provides
an opportunity to share experiences and
exchange ideas. At Adat Shalom Synagogue,
Farmington Hills. Free, and open to the com-
munity. RSVP: ikeengelbaum@comcast.net
or 313-929-6105.
‘A MATTER OF BALANCE’
1-3 pm, March 20-April 24. Area Agency on
Aging 1-B leads weekly class. At the JCC,
West Bloomfield. Donations are accepted.
RSVP: wellnessprograms@aaa1b.com or
833-262-2200.
FRANKEL CENTER LECTURE
4-5:30 pm, March 20. University of
Michigan’s Frankel Center for Judaic
Studies presents Yael Bartana speaking on
“Visualizing Jewish Materialities.” At 3100
North Quad, 105 S. State, Ann Arbor. Free.
Info: judaicstudies@umich.edu or 734-763-
9047.
REDUCE STRESS
6 pm, March 20 & 27. Two free classes
are scheduled to introduce Shalem — a
Mindfulness Stress Reduction program,
which will run 6-8:30 pm, Tuesdays, April
3-May 22. Dr. Ruth Lerner and Rabbi Aaron
Bergman co-lead the non-denominational
program. It is focused on meditation and
mindful practices of yoga, eating and com-
munication to reduce personal stress. At
Adat Shalom Synagogue, Farmington Hills.
Info: shalemstressreduction.com or 248-
851-5100.
wednesday, march 21
ISRAEL & U.S. RELATIONS
12:30 pm, March 21. “Building Bridges
between Israel and the American Jewish
Community.” The Glenn/Oak/South chapter
of ORT will present speaker Heidi Budaj,
Michigan regional director of the Anti-
Defamation League. At Fisher Federation
Building, 6735 Telegraph, Bloomfield Twp.
$5; includes refreshments. RSVP by March
19: picky.r@hotmail.com or Marilyn, 248-
862-5653.
JCC MOVIE MATINEE
1-3 pm, March 21. The Active Life Program
presents 2017 film Moonlight, which won
the Best Picture Oscar. At the JCC, West
Bloomfield. Free. Info: theactivelife@jccdet.
org or Rosa, 248-432-5467.
U-M FRANKEL CENTER SYMPOSIUM
1-5:30 pm, March 21. University of
Michigan’s Frankel Center for Judaic Studies
presents a symposium on “Modern Jewish
Literature.” Bringing together colleagues
as well as former and current students of
March 19 Benefit For Survivors
7 pm, March 19. “Concert of Hope & Unity” is annual fundraiser benefiting the Program
for Holocaust Survivors and Families, a service of Jewish Senior Life. PHSF founding direc-
tor Dr. Charles Silow will be honored for his 25 years of work with the Holocaust survivor
community. Performers will include Hazzan David Propis, Cliff Monear Trio, Larry Callahan &
Selected of God Gospel Choir, as well as additional musical guests. At Detroit Film Theater
at Detroit Institute of Arts. Free. Info: Renee; rfein@jslmi.org or 248-592-5028.
March 21
Celebrate Young Leaders
6-8 pm, March 21. Young adults
are invited to “36 Under 36, Class
of 2018 Celebration,” sponsored
by the Detroit Jewish News. At
the Corner Grill, Bar + Game
Room, 344 W. Nine Mile, Ferndale.
$18; includes hors d’oeuvres
and a signature cocktail. RSVP:
thejewishnews.com/36-under-36.
Info: Hannah, 248-351-5140.
U-M Prof. Anita Norich, the symposium will
reflect the professor’s continuing influence.
At 915 E. Washington, Ann Arbor. Free. Info:
judaicstudies@umich.edu or 734-763-9047.
‘OVERQUALIFIED’ JOB SEEKERS
1:30-3:30 pm, March 21. Registration
starts at 1 for JVS workshop, “Success for
the Seasoned Search: The Benefit of Being
Overqualified.” Speaker, author and HR pro-
fessional “Absolutely Abby” Kohut will share
tips to help seasoned professionals turn their
experience into a selling point for job recruit-
ers. At Southfield Public Library Auditorium,
26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield. Free.
Walk-ins are welcome. Info: 248-233-4216.
SLEEP CAN IMPROVE HEALTH
6:30-8 pm, March 21. Earl Bogrow, DDS, will
discuss how lack of sleep can contribute to
hypertension, diabetes and cardiovascular
disease. Hosted by Plant-Based Nutrition
Support Group. At Birmingham Groves
High School, Room D-2, 20500 W. 13 Mile,
Beverly Hills. $35. RSVP: pbnsg.org or 248-
919-8726.
‘GREAT WAR’-ERA PLAY
8-10 pm, March 21. Continues Wednesdays-
Sundays, through 2 pm, April 15. Set in
1917, The Snow Geese follows the Gaesling
family to its annual party to kick off the hunt-
ing season in upstate New York. As war looms
and family secrets are revealed, family mem-
bers try to cling to normalcy. At Meadow Brook
Theatre, 207 Wilson Hall, Rochester. RSVP:
mbtheatre.com or 248-377-3300.
thursday, march 22
NCJW LUNCHEON SERIES
Noon, March 22. National Council of Jewish
Women presents “Nosh & Know: What’s
in My Genes?” Speaker is Rabbi Aaron
Bergman of Adat Shalom Synagogue. At
NCWJ/MI office, 26400 Lahser, Suite 306,
Southfield. $15, or $10 member; includes
a dairy lunch. RSVP: NCJWGDS.org or 248-
335-3300, ext. 0.