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ISRAEL’S AMBASSADOR
7 pm, June 4. Ron Dermer, Israel’s ambas-
sador to the United States, will share
insights and updates about the State of
Israel before answering audience questions.
At Adat Shalom Synagogue, Farmington
Hills. $18, or free with gift to Federation’s
Annual Campaign. RSVP: jewishdetroit.org/
dermer. Info: Marianne, bloomberg@jfmd.org
or 248-642-4611.

tuesday, june 5

JVS MEMORY CLUB
10 am-2 pm, June 5-28. Choice of one
or two sessions weekly on Tuesdays and
Thursdays. Ronnie Berman facilitates con-
versation and socialization, puzzle-solving
and exercise. At JVS, 29699 Southfield
Road, Southfield. Free for first-time visitor,
then $44 for one day. Discount for choosing
both days and for couples. Sliding scale is
also available. Sessions include lunch. RSVP
no later than Friday before: Ronnie, 248-
233-4247.

‘SIMPLY DANCE’
11 am, June 5-26. A fun way to exercise on
Tuesdays. No partner is needed. At the JCC,
West Bloomfield. $7 each time. RSVP: Rosa,
248-432-5467.

ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT
1:30-3 pm, June 5. The Alzheimer’s
Association-Greater Michigan Chapter,
in collaboration with Jewish Senior Life,
holds a monthly support group on the first
Tuesday. Caregivers, families and friends of
individuals with dementia or Alzheimer’s dis-
ease may attend. The group’s co-facilitators
are Diane Schwartz, MA, LPC, and Mariel
Schwartz, LLMSW (not related). At Prentis
JSL Apartments, 15100 W. 10 Mile, Oak
Park. Free. RSVP: Diane, 928-444-0151 or
dianemarshaschwartz@gmail.com.

mother’s life. At Temple Beth El, Bloomfield
Twp. Free. Info: 248-851-1100.

ILLUSTRATED ART TALK
11 am-noon, June 7. Topic for art historian
Wendy Evans is “Norman Rockwell.” At the
JCC, West Bloomfield. $5. RSVP: Rosa,
theactivelife@jccdet.org or 248-432-5467.

POTTERY CLASSES
11 am-1 pm, June 7. Also meets most other
Wednesdays and Thursdays in June. Allison
Berlin is the instructor. At JCC Ceramics
Studio, West Bloomfield. Supplies are pro-
vided. Get $10 or one session free with pur-
chase of a 12-session punch card for $110.
RSVP: Rosa, 248-432-5467.

MULTI-MEDIA DRAWING
2-4 pm, June 7-28. Artist-designer Todd
Larson teaches stipple drawing and other
techniques. At the JCC, Room 205, West
Bloomfield. $8 per class; includes supplies.
RSVP: Rosa, rchessler@jccdet.org or 248-
432-5467.

BERMAN NIGHT OF LEARNING
7 pm, June 7. “From Tip to Toe: Exploring
Michigan’s Jewish Synagogues and
Communities.” Speaker from Jewish
Historical Society of Michigan will explore
the state’s Jewish history as seen through
the eyes of those who helped found and
establish synagogues in Michigan. At Cong.
Shaarey Zedek, Southfield. Free. Info:
shaareyzedek.org or Kelli, 248-357-5544.

friday, june 8

BEATLES SHABBAT
7 pm, June 9. Melodies of the Beatles at
service that will include installation of the
temple’s new board. At Temple Emanu-El,
Oak Park. Info: 248-967-4020.

saturday, june 9

wednesday, june 6

SENIORS’ CONCERT
1-2:30 pm, June 6. The Seniors Group of
Cong. Shaarey Zedek presents a concert of
Middle Eastern music featuring Rafat Ita.
Open to the community. At CSZ, Southfield.
Free; includes refreshments. RSVP only if
bringing a group. Info: jpont@shaareyzedek.
org or Janet, 248-357-5544.

JCC MOVIE MATINEE
1-2:30 pm, June 6. The Active Life Program
shows The Monuments Men. At the
JCC, West Bloomfield. Free. Info: Rosa,
rchessler@jccdet.org or 248-432-5467.

thursday, june 7

BITES & BOOKS
10 am & 7 pm, June 7. Rabbi Megan
Brudney facilitates daytime and evening
discussions of Those Who Save Us by Jenna
Blum. Driven by the guilt of her heritage,
Trudy, a professor of German history, begins
investigating the past and unearths the
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HAVDALAH IN THE PARKS
6:30 pm, June 9. Bloomfield Township-
based Temple Beth El is holding a Summer
Havdalah Series at three different parks this
season. Tonight at Shain Park, downtown
Birmingham. RSVP: Danielle, dgordon@
tbeonline.org or 248-851-1100.

sunday, june 10

CLASSICAL MUSIC CONCERT
10:30 am, June 10. Following light brunch
will be “A Celebration in Music” at 11. The
tribute to Rabbi Arturo Kalfus will feature
some of his favorite classical music selec-
tions. Performers will include Cantorial
Soloist Kelly Onickel, Susan Edwards, Davis
Gloff and David Sloan. At Temple Emanu-El,
Oak Park. RSVP by June 6: TempleFamily@
emanuel-mich.org or 248-967-4020.

HOLOCAUST LECTURE
10:30 am, June 10. The eminent historian
and author Prof. Peter Hayes will explain
why the Holocaust happened. At Holocaust
Memorial Center, 28123 Orchard Lake Road,

SUNDAY, JUNE 10

‘A Walk In The Woods’

9:30-11 am, June 10. First in a series of Sunday hikes through August, cancelled
only for thunderstorms. Hikes will have a different theme each week. Today: “Insect
Safari Family Nature Walk.” Park naturalist Lauren Azoury of West Bloomfield Parks
and Recreation Commission leads a hands-on investigation into bugs that flit, buzz and
crawl. Nets and magnified bug boxes will be available. Geared for families with children
age 3 and older, although babies may be transported in backpacks. No strollers are
allowed. In 250 wooded acres at the JCC, West Bloomfield. Free, and no RSVP is needed.
Walk schedule: jccdet.org. Info: Judy, 248-432-5470.

Farmington Hills. $10, or $5 HMC member.
RSVP by June 6: rsvp@holocaustcenter.org
or 248-536-9612.

monday, june 11

DIGITAL LITERACY SERIES
1-2 pm, June 11. “iPhone/iPad
Photography.” Make the most of your
camera with simple steps for taking and
sharing photos. Presented by Hermelin ORT
Resource Center, a division of JVS. At the
JCC, West Bloomfield. $10 charge is due by
June 6. Info: 248-432-5411.

thursday, june 14

JVS FUNDRAISER
11 am, June 14. Southfield-based JVS hosts
21st annual “Strictly Business” luncheon to
honor inspirational leaders and achievers
and raise funds for unemployed workers.
Mark Reuss, this year’s honorary chair and
keynote speaker, will talk about trends in
the automotive industry. Reuss is execu-
tive vice president of GM’s Global Product
Development, Purchasing and Supply Chain.
At MGM Grand Detroit Casino, 1777 Third,
Detroit. $150, with sponsorships available.
RSVP: jstrongman@jvsdet.org or Judy, 248-
233-4213.

friday, june 15

HABITAT GOLF OUTING
8 am-5 pm, June 15. Fifth Annual “Hole-
in-One Golf Outing for Habitat” Golf Outing.
Benefit for Oakland County office of Habitat
for Humanity. At Pine Trace Golf Club, 3600
Pine Trace Blvd., Rochester Hills. $150;
including three meals. Sponsorships wel-
come. RSVP: Habitatoakland.org or 248-
338-1843.

WOMEN’S PHILANTHROPY
11:45 am, June 15. Women in the commu-
nity are welcome at Women’s Philanthropy’s
72nd annual meeting. The 2018-2019 slate
of officers and board of directors will be
installed at the program following a kosher
dairy lunch. At Soul Café, 5586 Drake, West
Bloomfield. $36. RSVP by June 11: Debbie,
dgrossman@jfmd.org or 248-203-1456.

saturday, june 16

GARDEN JAZZ CONCERT
8 pm, June 16. Gayelynn McKinney and
McKinfolk Septet. Father’s Day Weekend
concert features percussionist/com-
poser McKinney, a daughter of musicians.
Production of Palmer Woods Association &
Creative Arts Collective. Held in Detroit’s