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monday, april 9
ANCIENT JUDAISM SYMPOSIUM
9 am, April 9-5 pm, April 10. University
of Michigan’s Frankel Center for Judaic
Studies hosts two-day “Materializing
Ancient Judaism Symposium.” At Rackham
Conference Rooms, 915 E. Washington, Ann
Arbor. Free. Info: judaicstudies@umich.edu
or 734-763-9047.
JEWISH HISTORY
2 pm, April 9. “If Stones Could Talk.”
Presentation of the Jewish Historical Society
of Michigan. At the JCC, West Bloomfield.
Free, but RSVP requested: 248-432-5467.
CHINA DOCUMENTARY
6:30 pm, April 9. My Life in China. Film tells
the life and memories of a stoic man com-
mitted to his family. Director Ken Eng and
Curtis Chin lead a discussion following for
the Race Relations & Diversity Task Force.
At the Community House, 380 S. Bates,
Birmingham. Free. Info: racerelations@
communityhouse.com or 248-594-6414.
JEWISH GUIDES FOR LIFE
7 pm, April 9. “Pirkei Avot: The Best
Jewish Guides to Living a Better and More
Meaningful Life.” Instructor is Rabbi Aaron
Bergman. At Adat Shalom Synagogue,
Farmington Hills. Free. RSVP: Sheila,
slederman@adatshalom.org or 248-851-
5100, ext. 246. Info: adatshalom.org/flyers.
BELIEFS OF THE JEWS
7-8 pm, April 9. Humanistic Rabbi Jeffrey
Falick teaches an ongoing class about the
history and beliefs of Jews, from Reform
to Orthodox and beyond. At Birmingham
Temple Library, Farmington Hills. Info:
birminghamtemple.org or 248-477-1410.
tuesday, april 10
EQUAL PAY DAY
8 am, April 10. Travel to Lansing with
National Council of Jewish Women-Michigan
to lobby for legislation that addresses the
issue of pay inequality for women in the
workforce. Meet at building housing NCJW,
26400 Lahser, Southfield. Bus departs
promptly from the south side parking lot.
$15; includes registration, breakfast and
lunch. RSVP online by April 5 is preferred:
ncjwgds.org or 248-355-3300, ext. 0.
TIKVAH TOTS
10 am, April 10. Play date with Rabbi Aura
Ahuvia and friends is for children age 4 and
younger with accompanying parent or care-
giver. Program includes singing, dancing,
playroom and a snack. At Cong. Shir Tikvah,
Troy. Info: info@shirtikvah.org or 248-649-
4418, ext. 1.
LUNCH & LEARN
Noon, April 10. Rabbi Aura Ahuvia hosts a
monthly discussion group. At Cong. Shir
Tikvah, Troy. Free. Bring optional lunch; cof-
fee and tea are provided. Info: info@
shirtikvah.org or 248-649-4418, ext. 1.
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YIDDISH CONVERSATION
1 pm, April 10 & 24. Naomi Pinchuk leads
Driker Yiddish Conversation Club. Presented
by JCC Without Borders-The Active Life. At
Prentis Jewish Apartments, Oak Park. Info:
Rosa, 248-432-5467.
APRIL 12
GEN. PETRAEUS AT WSU
11:30 am-1:30 pm, April 12.
Community is welcome to hear
Gen. David H. Petraeus (U.S.
Army, Retired) address the topic,
“National Security: How Safe
Are We at Home and Around the
World?” Next in the Forum on
Contemporary Issues in Society’s
10th anniversary lecture series,
“What in the World is Going On?”
Moderators are Chuck Stokes
of WXYZ and Carol Cain of CBS-
62. At Wayne State University’s
Community Arts Auditorium, 450
Reuther Mall, Detroit. Free, but
requires RSVP: plwilliam@wayne.
edu or 313-577-5550.
ALZHEIMERS CAREGIVERS
1:30-3:30 pm, April 10. Dorothy & Peter
Brown Jewish Community Adult Day Care
Program offers several caregiver sup-
port 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 JVS,
29699 Southfield Road, Southfield. Free.
RSVP: Dorothy Moon, dmoon@jvsdet.org or
248-233-4392.
MUSIC APPRECIATION
2 pm, April 10. Dennis Green leads “Fabs
Kaldobsky’s Musical Adventures.” Presented
by JCC Without Borders-The Active Life. At
Teitel Jewish Apartments, 15106 W. 10 Mile,
Oak Park. Info: theactivelife@jccdet.org or
Rosa, 248-432-5467.
ISRAELI DANCING
8-10 pm, April 10-24. All levels of danc-
ers are welcome. Weekly presentation of
JCC Without Borders-The Active Life. At
Southfield Civic Center, 26000 Evergreen.
$7. Info: Rosa, rchessler@jccdet.org or 248-
432-5467.
wednesday, april 11
READ ME A STORY
10-11 am, April 11. Listen to a story and
do an activity related to the book. Temple
Shir Shalom Preschool offers program for
babies through 2½-year-olds attending with
a special adult. At the Learning Center, 2075
Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield. RSVP:
Melanie@shirshalom.org or 248-406-4255.
Info: shirshalompreschool.com.
CANCER THRIVERS
10:30 am, April 11. “From Oy to Joy.”
Cancer Thrivers Network for Jewish Women
presents speaker Dave Almeida, regional
director of Government Affairs in the
Midwest for the Leukemia & Lymphoma
Society. He will discuss legislative efforts
to bring down the high price of oral chemo
drugs. At Knollwood Country Club, 5050
W. Maple, West Bloomfield. Free; includes
brunch. RSVP: Tracy, tagranove@jfsdetroit.
org or 248-592-2267.
CREATION OF LIFE
10:30 am-noon, April 11. “Medical Ethics
of Judaism: The Creation of Life.” First of
four Wednesday lectures, through May 2.
Instructor Jill Gutmann — experienced in
Jewish ethics, Halachah and public health
— will consider Judaism’s perspective on
in-vitro fertilization, genetic testing, abor-
tion and surrogacy. Presentation of FedEd,
the adult learning series, with JBaby Detroit
as co-sponsor. At the Fisher Federation
Building, 6735 Telegraph, Bloomfield Twp.
$70. RSVP: feded.online. Info: jewishdetroit.
org/feded or 248-205-2557.
POTTERY CLASSES
11 am, April 11, 18-19, 25-26. Instructor is
Allison Berlin. At JCC Ceramics Studio, West
Bloomfield. $5 each time. RSVP: Rosa, 248-
432-5467.
LUNCH & LEARN
Noon-1 pm, April 11-25. Rabbi Norman T.
Roman begins three-part weekly series,
“Even More Modern Reform Responsa to
Contemporary Controversial Topics.” Each
lecture is self-contained. Temple Kol Ami,
West Bloomfield. $36, or $15 each; includes
a pareve lunch. RSVP for series by April 6:
cspektor@tkolami.org or 248-661-0040.
BRAIN HEALTH WORKSHOP
1-2:30 pm, April 11. “A Healthy Diet for
Brain Health.” Mind U Gray Matters series
presents speaker Julie Feldman, MPH,
RDN. At Jewish Family Service, 6555 W.
Maple, West Bloomfield. Free. RSVP: Angela,
apopoff@jfsdetroit.org or 248-592-2671.
SENIORS CONCERT
1-2:30 pm, April 11. Frank Sinatra imper-
sonator Gary Sacco will entertain. The
Congregation Shaarey Zedek Seniors
Group welcomes the community. At CSZ,
Southfield. Free; includes refreshments.
RSVP only if bringing a group. Info: jpont@
shaareyzedek.org or Janet, 248-357-5544.
DROP IN & LEARN
1-2:30 pm, April 11. Torah from the Years
of Wrath. Special presentation for Yom
HaShoah features Prof. Henry Abramson
discussing his new book about the teach-
ings of Rabbi Kalonymus Kalmish Shapiro,
known as the Warsaw Ghetto rabbi. Nancy
Kaplan leads brief, informal discussion. At
Cong. Beth Ahm, West Bloomfield. Free. Info:
nancyellen879@att.net or 248-737-1931.
SPOUSAL BEREAVEMENT
1:30-3:30 pm, April 11. Continues through
May 16. First in a seven-week series of
support group sessions for those who have
experienced the death of a spouse or partner.
Sponsored by National Council of Jewish
Women-Michigan. At Cong. Shaarey Zedek,
Southfield. Donations are appreciated. RSVP:
mail@ncjwmi.org or 248-355-3300, ext. 0.
APRIL 15
MICHIGAN HUMANE SOCIETY
10 am-2 pm, April 15. “Purrfect Bow Wow
Brunch” is a benefit to help homeless
animals. Attire is “cocktail chic.” At MGM
Grand Detroit, 1777 Third. $250. RSVP by
April 13: bidpal.net/bowwow18. Info:
cdonaldson@michiganhumane.org or
248-283-5662.
OPIOID TOWN HALL
6-8 pm, April 11. A discussion of the fiscal,
social, psychological and economic impact
of the opioid problem in Southfield, Lathrup
Village, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms and
Franklin Village. Panelists will represent the
government, judicial, law enforcement, legal
and public health sectors. Training will accom-
pany distribution of free Narcan kits, used to
reverse an accidental overdose. At Southfield
Public Library Auditorium, 26300 Evergreen.
Free. No RSVP is required. Info: 248-796-
4542.
CHALLAH MAKE & TAKE
7-8:30 pm, April 11. “Keys to Great
Cooking.” Event for women and girls to
make and take home challah and creations
and also Chef Cari’s cooking demonstration.
Optional challah shaping at 8:15. At Bais
Chabad of North Oak Park, 15401 W. 10
Mile, Oak Park. $15 walk-in/$10 in advance,
with sponsorships available. Price includes
supplies, although some participants may
choose to bring their own 5 pounds of flour.
Advance RSVP: challahseema@gmail.com
or 248-968-6126.