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J-SERVE FOR TEENS
1-4 pm, April 15. “J-Serve in Your Own
Backyard.” Students in grades 6-12 are
invited to volunteer with other teens at local
organizations and earn community service
hours. Bus transportation to the work sites
will be available from Cong. Beth Shalom
in Oak Park and Cong. B’nai Moshe in West
Bloomfield. RSVP: bit.ly/JSERVEMI. Info: Lexie,
jservedetroit@gmail.com or 248-432-5465.
monday, april 16
BOOKSTOCK VOLUNTEERS
Sign up for April 22-27, 29. Volunteers
are sought for two- or three-hour shifts at
Bookstock, a used book and media sale that
benefits community literacy projects. Jewish
organizations receive credits depend-
ing on the number of hours its members
work. Designated dates for organizations:
April 22, Ann Arbor-based groups; April 23,
Hadassah; April 24, Women’s Philanthropy
TOV; April 25, National Council of Jewish
Women; April 26, JCC Book Fair; April 27,
Hillel PTO and Friends of Jane Steinger, and
April 29, Farber Hebrew Day School and
ORT. At Laurel Park Place, 37700 W. Six
Mile, Livonia. RSVP for Bookstock shifts at
signupgenius.com or 248-432-5459. Info:
bookstockmi.org or 248-645-7840, ext. 365.
FOR WOMEN ONLY
9:30 am, April 16-23. “Mondays With
Meaning.” Weekly program is presented
by JCC Without Borders-The Active Life. At
Mondry Building, 15000 W. 10 Mile, Oak
Park. Info: Rosa, 248-432-5467.
ROSH CHODESH
10-11 am, April 16. Rabbi Rachel Shere
invites women from the community to
attend a study session in honor of the new
month of Iyar. Hour will include Torah study,
participatory prayer and light refreshments.
At Adat Shalom Synagogue, Farmington
Hills. Free. RSVP to Rochelle.r.lieberman@
gmail.com or 248-553-2498.
‘SLICE FOR LIFE’
11 am-10 pm, April 16. Buddy’s Pizza pres-
ents 42nd annual fundraiser for feeding the
hungry at Capuchin Soup Kitchen. Ticket
purchase entitles bearer to all-you-can eat
two-topping pizza and salad if dining in; or
a four-square, two-topping pizza or choice
of medium salads if carrying out. At all 12
local Buddy’s locations, including 31646
Northwestern Hwy., Farmington Hills; 3637
W. Maple, Bloomfield Twp.; 32218 Woodward,
Royal Oak; and 44225 W. 12 Mile, Novi. $15
adult/$7 under age 10. Info: cskdetroit.org/
events or 313-579-2100, ext. 153.
CAREGIVER SUPPORT
5:30-7 pm, April 16. Dorothy & Peter Brown
Jewish Community Adult Day Care Program
offers several caregiver support groups
each month. This evening 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.
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FOOD & FILM SCREENING
7-9 pm, April 16. Watch Doing Jewish: A
Story from Ghana, “a fascinating study
of Judaism and belonging,” plus Chef
Phil Jones’ traditional African bites.
Presented by Repair the World: Detroit,
Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue, Hazon
Detroit and JCRC/AJC, in partnership with
Lenore Marwil Jewish Film Festival. At
IADS, Detroit. $12, or $10 in advance at
Eventbrite.com. Info: hello@
downtownsynagogue.org.
tuesday, april 17
‘COFFEE CONNECTION’
8:30 am, April 17. “The Do’s and Don’ts of
Estate Planning.” Attorney Harley Manela
is guest speaker. The synagogue men’s
club and sisterhood host the monthly
business-networking group, which pro-
vides an opportunity to share experiences
and exchange ideas. At Adat Shalom
Synagogue, Farmington Hills. Free and open
to the community. RSVP: ikeengelbaum@
comcast.net or 313-929-6105.
SEED PACKING NIGHT
6-8 pm, April 17. Snacks for volunteers
packing seeds with Yad Ezra’s Giving
Gardens Club and Repair the World: Detroit.
At Yad Ezra, 2850 W. 11 Mile, Berkley. Park
off Robina Street. RSVP:
givinggardensclubseedpacking.eventbrite.
com. Info: carly@yadezra.org or 248-548-
3663.
APRIL 14
‘CAUSES & KEGS’
8-10 pm, April 14. Temple Israel and
partner organizations The Well, Repair
the World and Detroit City Distillery
invite young adults in their 20s-40s to
join a Shark Tank-style charitable event.
Spokespeople for three projects will
give their pitch before audience votes
determine the big winner of at least
$2,500, plus $500 each to the other
projects. Attendees can socialize, eat,
drink and learn more about volunteer
opportunities with each of the presenting
organizations. At Detroit City Distillery
(The Whiskey Factory), 1000 Maple,
Detroit. $18; includes donated beverages
and dessert. RSVP: temple-israel.org/
cak2018. Info: Johanna, 248-463-8120.
APRIL 22
SAVING CURIOUS GEORGE
12:30 & 3:30 pm, April 22. Presentation by Louise
Borden, author of The Journey That Saved Curious
George. She tells about the Jewish couple who created
the beloved children’s character and their five-month
odyssey through five countries to escape the Nazis.
HMC exhibit about the couple, Margret and H.A. Rey, is
based on Borden’s book. At Holocaust Memorial Center,
28123 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills. Member
event requires RSVP by April 17: rsvp@holocaustcenter.
org or 248-536-9605.
wednesday, april 18
thursday, april 19
DROP IN & LEARN
1-2:30 pm, April 18. “Israel @ 70: What Do
Israelis Feel About World Jewry and How
Can It Change?” Special webinar in honor
of Yom HaAtzmaut features Rabbi Donniel
Hartman, president of the Shalom Hartman
Institute. Nancy Kaplan leads brief, infor-
mal discussion. At Cong. Beth Ahm, West
Bloomfield. Free. Info: nancyellen879@att.
net or 248-737-1931.
ROSH CHODESH
9:30 am, April 19. Dr. Helene Shapero leads
women’s program to welcome the Hebrew
month of Iyar. Mondry Building, 15000 W. 10
Mile, Oak Park. Info: Rosa, 248-432-5467.
YOUNG ISRAEL CELEBRATES
6 pm, April 18. In honor of Israel’s 70th
anniversary, Bnei Akiva’s annual Yom
HaZikaron commemoration and Yom
HaAtzmaut celebration will include a cer-
emony, festive davening, dancing and a des-
sert reception. At Young Israel of Oak Park,
15140 W. 10 Mile. RSVP: badetroit@gmail.
com or 248-764-0681. Info: Yonaed@gmail.
com.
BERMAN NIGHT OF LEARNING
7 pm, April 18. “Yom HaAtzmaut Garden
Party.” Israeli music with Hazzan David
Propis, a picnic-style nosh and shmooze
featuring Israel-themed food and bever-
ages, and Rabbi Yonatan Dahlen leading an
Israel trivia contest. At Cong. Shaarey Zedek,
Southfield. Free. Info: 248-357-5544.
CELEBRATING ISRAEL
3 pm, April 19. In honor of Israel’s 70th
year, Hillel Day School will host an Israel
Independence Day carnival, kosher rib judg-
ing at 5:15 and a concert featuring the Holy
Band from Israel at 5:45. At the school,
32200 Middlebelt, Farmington Hills. Tickets
(50 cents) or unlimited wristbands ($25, or
$20 advance) will access games and inflata-
bles. Advance purchase of food encouraged
at registration. Choices to eat are hot dogs
and chips; falafel, pita and hummus, and
ribs. Info: hillelday.org or 248-851-3220.
GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT
5-8:30 pm, April 19. Women are invited to
try group exercise classes, including Total
Body Mix, XR Kickboxing and Cardio Jam.
Also includes appetizers, wine and local
vendors for shopping. At Franklin Athletic
Club, 29350 Northwestern Hwy., Southfield.
Free. RSVP: Stephanie, slamb@ffrc.net.
IMMIGRATION 101
6:45-8:30 pm, April 19. The League of
Women Voters Oakland Area (LWVOA) pres-
ents education program with staff attor-
ney Melanie D. Goldberg, Justice for Our
Neighbors of Southeastern Michigan, and
policy counsel Kimberly Buddin-Crawford,
ACLU of Michigan. At Bloomfield Township
Public Library, 1099 Lone Pine Road. Free.
Info: lwvoa.org, 248-594-6602 or see
group’s Facebook page.
friday, april 20
EARTH DAY FEST
4-8 pm, April 20. Also, 10 am-6 pm, April 21
& 10 am-4 pm, April 22. Explore green and
healthy living at festival. Features more than
100 exhibitors and presentations, music,
kids’ activities and food trucks. Parade/pep
rally at 10 am Saturday and 5K Fun Run at
8 am Sunday. At Rochester Municipal Park/
City Center area, 600 Pine, Rochester. Free
admission/parking. Info: miEDF.com.
SHABBAT LIVE
6 pm, April 20. The TKA Band will lead a
special Shabbat service. At Temple Kol Ami,
West Bloomfield. Info: tkolami.org or 248-
661-0040.
SHABBAT ROCKS
6 pm, April 20. A participatory, engaging and
spirited service with instrumental accom-
paniment backing the beautiful and memo-
rable melodies. At Adat Shalom Synagogue,
Farmington Hills. Info: 248-851-5100.