on the go continued from page 63 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. 64 April 26 • 2018 jn MAY 3 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.