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JEWISH GOLDEN AGE?
7:30 pm, April 30. “The American Jewish
Revolution: Making the Case for a Golden
Age.” Rabbi Eric Yoffie, president emeritus
of Union for Reform Judaism, will dis-
cuss the last century of U.S. Jewish life,
with emphasis on the evolving role of the
American synagogue and the demographi-
cally complicated nature of the American
Jewish community. At Temple Beth El,
Bloomfield Twp. Co-sponsor is Cohn-
Haddow Center for Judaic Studies. Free.
Info: Halye, HAisner@TBEonline.org or 248-
851-1100.
tuesday, may 1
MEMORY CLUB
10 am-2 pm, May 1 & 3. JVS-sponsored
group meets Tuesdays (except Memorial
Day) and Thursdays, through May 31.
Ronnie Berman facilitates conversation and
socialization, puzzle-solving and exercise.
At JVS, Southfield Road, Southfield. Free
for first-time visitor. Afterward, $44 for one
day/$34 for two, with sliding scale avail-
able; includes lunch. RSVP by day before:
248-233-4247.
‘IN-FASHION HANDIWORK’
1:30-3 pm, May 1-22. Barbara Altwerger
teaches hand-embroidery class on four
Tuesdays for students of all levels and skills.
At the JCC, West Bloomfield. $65, plus $5
supply fee. RSVP required: theactivelife@
jccdet.org or 248-432-5467.
wednesday, may 2
ORIGINS OF CHRISTIANITY
12:30 pm, May 2. Following services, a
special learning opportunity with Jana Von
Gott and Rabbi Daniel Syme. Von Gott has
studied scripture, Hebrew and Christianity
for almost 25 years, comparing them doc-
trinally and historically. At Temple Beth El,
Bloomfield Twp. Free. RSVP: Julie, jrolnick@
tbeonline.org or 248-851-1100, ext. 3143.
DROP IN & LEARN
1-2:30 pm, May 2. The Sephardic Diaspora.
First video in a 10-part series with Prof.
Henry Abramson. He will explore the history
of Sephardic Jewry after the Jews’ expul-
sion from Spain in 1492. Nancy Kaplan
leads brief, informal discussion. At Cong.
Beth Ahm, West Bloomfield. Free. Info:
nancyellen879@att.net or 248-737-1931.
ARTIST RENE LICHTMAN
6-9 pm, May 4. Opening reception for “Rene
Lichtman: A Retrospective, 1960-2018.”
An exhibit of the local artist’s paintings and
collages is scheduled May 2-25, but not on
Mondays and Tuesdays. At Lawrence Street
Gallery, 22620 Woodward, Ferndale. Info:
lawrencestreetgallery.com or 248-544-0394.
sunday, may 6
A TIME TO HEAL
9:30 am, May 6. Jay Inwald leads support
group for those experiencing bereave-
ment, loss or chronic pain. Community also
welcome to join minyan at 8:30 and have
breakfast at 9. At Cong. Shaarey Zedek,
Southfield. Info: Rabbi Starr, 248-357-5544.
‘MEDITATION & MINDFULNESS’
9:30-10:30 am, May 6. Rabbi Aaron
Bergman leads class intended to help
adults find their internal spirituality and
realize that Judaism can make them happi-
er. At Adat Shalom Synagogue, Farmington
Hills. Free. Info: 248-851-5100.
SAJE AUTHOR LECTURE
2 pm, May 6. Seminars for Adult Jewish
Enrichment presents Eddy Portnoy, Ph.D.,
author of Bad Rabbi: And Other Strange but
True Stories from the Yiddish Press. Book
exposes the seamy side of pre-World War
II New York and Warsaw. At the JCC, West
Bloomfield. Co-sponsored by the JCC’s
Jewish Book Fair, IRP and FedEd. Free. Info:
saje@jccdet.org or 248-432-5459.
KLEZMER, FIDDLER & FOOD
4-6 pm, May 6. The 13th Annual Cantor Sam
and Mona Greenbaum Concert will feature
Klezundheit, a 12-piece klezmer ensemble,
and Aaron Jonah Lewis’ old-time fiddle
and banjo music. At Cong. Beth Shalom,
Oak Park. $12 adult/$6 ages 4-12/free for
younger; includes a light dinner between
performances. RSVP: bit.do/
greenbaumconcerttickets or 248-547-7970.
monday, may 7
DIGITAL LITERACY SERIES
1-2 pm, May 7. “Microsoft Excel 2010 for
Beginners.” Understand the basic functions
and formulas or simple charting. Presented
by Hermelin ORT Resource Center, a division
of JVS. At the JCC, West Bloomfield. $10; due
five days prior to class. Info: 248-432-5411.
friday, may 4
tuesday, may 8
SHAKE, RATTLE & TWIST
11:15 am, May 4. Program for parents and
grandparents to spend time with their kids,
age 3 and younger. Older sibs are welcome.
Sing songs and braid challah with clergy. At
Adat Shalom Synagogue, Farmington Hills.
$3/family for non-members; free for mem-
bers. RSVP is required: Debi Banooni,
dbanooni@adatshalom.org or 248-626-
2153.
BUSINESS BREAKFAST
7:30-9:30 am, May 8. “Champions of the
New Economy.” DBusiness Breakfast Series
presents five business leaders carrying
Detroit forward. Plante Moran presents
this monthly opportunity to network with
some of Metro Detroit’s top entrepreneurs
and business professionals. At Gem &
Century Theatres, 333 Madison, Detroit.
$50-$65; includes strolling breakfast. RSVP:
Eventbrite.com. Info: 248-691-1800.
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Berman Night Of Learning
7 pm, May 3. “Lag b’Omer
Bonfire.” Rabbi Yonatan Dahlen
leads a learning session.
Beverages and a nosh near
the fire pit will follow. At Cong.
Shaarey Zedek, Southfield. Free.
Info: 248-357-5544.
MAY 3 JN ’s Legacy Gala
5:30 pm, May 3. Evening marking
the 75th anniversary of the Detroit
Jewish News starts with a strolling
dinner. Program at 7 will recognize
the Davidson/Gerson/Wetsman/
Saulson family and community
members born in 1942. Next is a
performance by the Grammy Award-
winning Klezmatics, concluding with
a dessert reception afterglow. Benefit
for the nonprofit Detroit Jewish News
Foundation. At Cong. Shaarey Zedek,
Southfield. Tickets and sponsorships
opportunities: djnfoundation.org.
DONOR DAY
10 am-3 pm, May 8. Event includes a
Coffee Corner, boutique shopping and
director-producer Keith Famie as the fea-
tured speaker at a noon luncheon. Famie
will present Living Life Through the Lens,
a Female Perspective. Trudy Weiss is this
year’s Woman of Distinction. At Adat Shalom
Synagogue, Farmington Hills. Tickets:
adatshalom.org/events/donor-day-2018 or
248-851-5100.
BATTLE HUNGER EVENT
7 pm, May 9. Doors open for fundraiser
benefiting Yad Ezra, the kosher food pan-
try in Berkley. Includes raffle, light supper
catered by Dish Kosher Catering and per-
formance at 8 by Chicago Dance Clash. At
Max & Marjorie Fisher Music Center, 3711
Woodward, Detroit. $50 before April 30, then
$60. Complimentary parking in adjoining
DSO parking structure. RSVP: yadezra.org/
battlehunger. Info: nechama@yadezra.org.
wednesday, may 9
thursday, may 10
JVS JOB FAIR
9 am-noon, May 9. The Fifth Annual JVS
Job Connection will bring more than 30
employers to job seekers. They can also
meet one-on-one with career experts from
JVS and Michigan Works! to ask questions
about resumes, cover letters and search
strategies. At Southfield Pavilion, 26000
Evergreen. Info: jvsdet.org/jobconnection or
248-233-4482.
FAMILY FUN WITH JARC
5:30-8:30 pm, May 10. “JARCapalooza” is
theme of annual JARC SpringElation fun-
draiser. Features include dinner by Quality
Kosher Catering, first-run movies, bowl-
ing, face painting, magic shows, musical
performances, kid cartoons, photo booth,
and prizes. JARC in Farmington Hills offers
services for adults and children with dis-
abilities, including autism. At Emagine Royal
Oak, 200 N. Main. $25 for age 3 and older.
Event sponsorships are available. RSVP: jarc.
org/events or 248-538-6611.