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ISRAEL-DIASPORA ON VIDEO
1-2:30 pm, Aug. 8. “Is it Time to Rethink
the Israel-Diaspora Relationship?” is the
next topic in a Wednesday “Drop in &
Learn” video series. The conversation is
between Jewish Theological Seminary
Chancellor Arnold M. Eisen and Dr. Hillel
Ben Sasson, founder/CEO of the Center for
Liberal Democracy and visiting assistant
professor of Israel Studies at JTS. Nancy
Kaplan leads a brief, informal discussion fol-
lowing. At Cong. Beth Ahm, West Bloomfield.
Free. Walk-ins are welcome. Info: 248-737-
1931 or nancyellen879@att.net.
EXERCISES FOR YOUR BRAIN
1-2:30 pm, Aug. 8. Mind U presents “Brain
Health through Movement” with physical
and occupational therapists explaining the
role of movement in preventing cognitive
decline and demonstrating exercises. At
Jewish Family Service, 6555 W. Maple, West
Bloomfield. Free. RSVP: Jodi Fernandez,
jfernandez@jfsdetroit.org or 248-592-2671.
thursday, aug. 9
HELP FOR CAREGIVERS
1:30-3 pm, Aug. 9. Alzheimer’s Association
meeting for family caregivers of seniors liv-
ing with dementia. At Fleischman Residence,
6710 W. Maple, West Bloomfield. Inquire
before if respite care available. RSVP: Joely
Lyons, 248-592-5032, jlyons@jslmi org. By
Dorothy & Peter Brown Adult Day Program.
POOLSIDE CONCERT
5 pm, Aug. 9. “Caribbean Night” is the
evening’s theme. At the JCC pool, West
Bloomfield. Free, or $5 for non-members.
Info: jccdet.org or 248-661-1000.
TEST-TUBE KOSHER BACON?
7 pm, Aug. 9. “Is Lab-Grown Pork Kosher?”
Rabbi Aaron Starr explores technology and
kashrut. At Congregation Shaarey Zedek,
Southfield. Free. Info: 248-357-5544.
friday, aug. 10
ROSH CHODESH STUDY GROUP
10-11 am, Aug. 10. Women are invited to
a study session with Rabbi Rachel Shere at
Adat Shalom Synagogue, Farmington Hills.
Free. RSVP: Rochelle, 248-553-2498 or
Rochelle.r.lieberman@gmail.com.
BAG & BEAD
Noon, Aug. 10. Temple member Amy Pook,
an experienced jewelry maker, will show
participants how to create a beautiful
piece of jewelry. At Temple Kol Ami, West
Bloomfield. Bring a bag lunch. $5; includes
supplies. Info: 248-661-0040.
FOOD TRUCK SHABBAT
6-8:30 pm, Aug. 10. Enjoy a food truck din-
ner before the temple’s “warm and friendly
outdoor Shabbat service.” At Temple Kol
Ami, West Bloomfield. Dinner RSVP:
cspektor@tkolami.org or 248-661-0040.
MUSICAL SHABBAT
7 pm, Aug. 10 & 10:30 am, Aug. 11. Rabbi
Matthew Zerwerkh leads the Friday Shabbat
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service in Birkrant Garden, weather permit-
ting, at Temple Emanu-El, Oak Park. The
morning service is held indoors. Info: 248-
967-4020.
saturday, aug. 11
LEARN ABOUT ANXIETY
1 pm, Aug. 11. Licensed psychologist
Sharron Walker, Ph.D., will discuss identifi-
cation and treatment of different
types of anxiety, as well as
strategies for preventing,
coping and managing
symptoms. At Southfield
Public Library Auditorium,
26300 Evergreen. Info: Barb,
248-796-4362.
August 11
HAVDALAH IN THE PARKS
6:30 pm, Aug. 11. Bloomfield Twp.-based
Temple Beth El is holding its Summer
Havdalah Series at different parks this
season. Aug. 11 is at Jaycee Park in
downtown Berkley. RSVP: Danielle,
dgordon@tbeonline.org or 248-851-1100.
sunday, aug. 12
‘A WALK IN THE WOODS’
9:30-11 am, Aug. 12. Themed walks are
held Sundays through Aug. 26, canceled
only for thunderstorms. Today: “Hazon’s
Mindful Movement for Seniors.” Lia Farber,
Hazon educator and spiritual guide, leads
a slow-paced walk for older adults. Wear
closed-toe shoes. Held on 250 wooded
acres at the JCC, West Bloomfield. Free, and
no RSVP is needed. Walk schedule: jccdet.
org. Info: Judy, 248-432-5470.
monday, aug. 13
HMC BOOK SALE
10 am, Aug. 13-19; closed Aug. 18.
Sale of used books. At the Doris and Eric
Billes Museum Shop inside the Holocaust
Memorial Center, 28123 Orchard Lake Road,
Farmington Hills. Info: 248-553-2400
tuesday, aug. 14
HELP FOR CAREGIVERS
1:30-3 pm, Aug. 14. Alzheimer’s Association
meeting for family caregivers of seniors liv-
ing with dementia. At JVS, 29699 Southfield
Road, Southfield. Inquire before if respite
care available. Dorothy Moon 248-233-
4392, dmoon@jvsdet.org. By Dorothy &
Peter Brown Adult Day Program.
TALK IN YIDDISH
1 pm, Aug. 14 & 28. Naomi Pinchuk
leads Charles & Frances Driker Yiddish
Conversation Club. At the Prentis JSL
Apartments, 15100 W. 10 Mile, Oak Park.
Info: theactivelife@jccdet.org or Rosa, 248-
432-5467.
wednesday, aug. 15
JCC MOVIE MATINEE
1-2:30 pm, Aug. 15. The Active Life
Program shows The Band’s Visit. At the
JCC, West Bloomfield. Free. Info: Rosa,
rchessler@jccdet.org or 248-432-5467.
thursday, aug. 16
BERMAN CAMPERS PERFORM
7-8 pm, Aug. 16. Disney’s The Lion King Jr.
is a full-scale stage show that concludes
AUGUST 8
TAP DANCE FESTIVAL
AUGUST 14
LOLICH OF 1968 TIGERS
Various times, Aug. 8-11. The Motor City
Tap Festival is four days of master classes
with leading tap dance artists in the indus-
try. At Wayne State University, Detroit. The
festival concludes on Aug. 11 with the
Motor City Soles, highlighted by the faculty
and guest performers. At Music Hall, 350
Madison, Detroit. Info: motorcitytapfest.com.
7 pm, Aug. 14. Alan “Big Al” Muskovitz,
a JN contributing writer, will moderate a
“Spectacular Speaker Series” conversa-
tion between award-winning journalist/
sports reporter Tom Gage and Detroit Tigers
pitching great Mickey Lolich. They will
speak about their book, Joy in Tigertown: A
Determined Team, a Resilient City and our
Magical Run to the 1968 World Series. At
Cong. B’nai Moshe, West Bloomfield. $5,
with autographed books available for $20.
Info: 248-788-0600.
young campers’ participation in the JCC
theater day camps, powered by Tamarack.
The campers are in grades 1-10. An after-
noon show for families and friends is on
Aug. 17. At the JCC’s Berman Center, West
Bloomfield. Free, but RSVP required:
theberman.org or 248-661-1900.
Soviet and American soldiers as they dis-
covered Nazi camps. The images were pre-
sented as evidence when the Allied Forces
of World War II formed an international
tribunal to prosecute Nazi war criminals. At
Holocaust Memorial Center, 28123 Orchard
Lake Road, Farmington Hills. Free tours
require RSVP: Gail, 248-553-2400, ext. 110.
sunday, aug. 19
‘FILMING THE CAMPS’
2:30 pm, Aug. 19 & 7 pm, Aug. 27. Docent-
led tours of the exhibit, which concludes on
Dec. 30. See video footage shot by British,
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