on the go continued from page 47 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. 48 April 5 • 2018 jn 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.