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wednesday, aug. 22
‘PLURALISM & PRAYER’
1-2:30 pm, Aug. 22. The next “Drop In
and Learn” video program, recorded at
the 2018 American Jewish Committee
Global Forum in Jerusalem, features AJC
Committee Board of Governors Chair
Harriet Schleifer and former Knesset
Member Rachel Azaria, a candidate for
mayor of Jerusalem. They will address
Jewish pluralism in Israel and the power of
the Orthodox rabbinate. At Cong. Beth Ahm,
5075 W. Maple, West Bloomfield. Free, and
no RSVP is necessary. Info:
nancyellen879@att.net or 248-737-1931.
JCC MOVIE MATINEE
1-2:30 pm, Aug. 22. The Active Life
Program shows Monkey Business: Story
of Curious George’s Creators. At the
JCC, West Bloomfield. Free. Info: Rosa,
rchessler@jccdet.org or 248-432-5467.
thursday, aug. 23
EXAMINING LIFE & DEATH
7 pm. Aug. 23. “Death Over Dinner, Jewish
Edition: Death, Rebirth and Sacred Comfort.”
A meal and discussion with Rabbi Yonatan
Dahlen, in partnership with REBOOT. At
Cong. Shaarey Zedek, 27375 Bell Road,
Southfield. Free. Info: Hilary, 248-357-5544.
thursday, aug. 23
MOVIE ON THE GREEN
Starts at dusk, Aug. 23. The comedy
Spaceballs will be shown. Outdoors at the
JCC, West Bloomfield. Free. Info: jccdet.org
or 248-661-1000.
friday, aug. 24
IRP KNOSH & KNOW
10:45 am, Aug. 24. “The Challenges and
Opportunities of Civil Discourse: Through the
Lens of the Jewish State.” The lecturer is
Rabbi Asher Lopatin of Kehillat Etz Chayim
of Detroit and director of Detroit National
Center for Civil Discourse. At Cong. Beth
Shalom, 14601 W. Lincoln, Oak Park. $5,
or free for IRP or Beth Shalom member. No
RSVP is needed. Info: irp@jccdet.org or 248-
432-5406.
END-OF-SUMMER SHABBAT
6 pm, Aug. 24. Wine and cheese plus an ice
cream truck before the final Music Shabbat
of the summer at 7. A tie-dying activity will
follow the service; bring a plain white T-shirt
to participate. At Temple Beth El, 7400
Telegraph, Bloomfield Twp. RSVP: Danielle,
dgordon@tbeonline.org or 248-851-1100.
SHABBAT ROCKS: FAMILY EDITION
6 pm, Aug. 24. Bring a dairy/parve picnic
meal, blanket and stay for dinner immedi-
ately following the Kabbalat Shabbat ser-
vice. Beverages and popsicles are provided.
In Outdoor Plaza at Adat Shalom Synagogue,
29901 Middlebelt, Farmington Hills. Free.
Info: adatshalom.org or 248-851-5100.
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BIRMINGHAM MOVIE NIGHT
7:30 pm, Aug. 24. Pre-show entertain-
ment is followed at dusk with screening
of The Incredibles. Children dressed up
as their favorite superhero will receive
a prize. At Booth Park, Old Woodward
at Harmon, Birmingham. If inclement
weather, movie will be shown at Berkshire
Middle School, 21707 W. 14 Mile. Free;
including free water. Info: allinbirming-
ham.com or 248-530-1200.
saturday, aug. 25
SOULFUL YOGA
10 am, Aug. 25. Body and soul are con-
nected as Rabbi Rachel Shere applies the
wisdom of Torah to the gentle practice of
yoga. Mindy Eisenberg is the instructor.
Dress comfortably and bring a yoga mat if
possible. At Adat Shalom Synagogue, 29901
Middlebelt, Farmington Hills. Free. No RSVP
is necessary. Info: adatshalom.org or 248-
851-5100.
August 23
THRILLING THURSDAYS
10-11:30 am, Aug. 23 & 30.
Drop-in playtimes for children up
to age 5, attending with favorite
adults. Each week will include
gross motor play, crafts, games,
stories and snacks. Today’s theme:
“Superhero Day.” Come dressed
as your favorite hero and meet
Spiderman. At Cong. Shaarey
Zedek, 27375 Bell Road, Southfield.
Info: Kelli, 248-357-5544.
sunday, aug. 26
ELUL LEARNING
9:30 am, Aug. 26. Rabbi Aaron Bergman
and Hazzan Daniel Gross will co-lead a spe-
cial edition of “Meditation & Mindfulness.”
The program is intended to help participants
find their “internal spirituality” and real-
ize that Judaism and the upcoming High
Holidays can lead to happier, more fulfilling
lives. At Adat Shalom Synagogue, 29901
Middlebelt, Farmington Hills. Free. Info:
adatshalom.org or 248-851-5100.
SONG & SPIRIT ART
10 am-6 pm, Aug. 26. Handmade tiles will
be sold at art show to benefit Royal Oak-
based Song & Spirit Institute of Peace. The
organization encourages people from dif-
ferent faith traditions to engage together in
creative service, through education, music,
art and social outreach programs. At Art on
the Lake, 1750 Brentwood Drive, Troy. Info:
songandspirit.org.
AUTOIMMUNE WALK
1-5 pm, Aug. 26. Annual 5K walk is held to
raise awareness, to honor and support those
dealing with autoimmune diseases, and to
help fund innovative research. Afternoon also
will offer speakers, exhibitors, giveaways
and entertainment. At Milliken State Park &
Harbor, 1900 Atwater, Detroit, on the Detroit
River Walk. RSVP: autoimmunewalk.org or
walk@aarda.org. Info: 586-776-3900.
MUSIC@MAIN
3-4:15 pm, Aug. 26. Doors open at 2:30 for
Baba Yaga’s Stew. The group, composed of
three women, has “tunes boiling and bub-
bling from all over the world.” The musicians
are veterans of the contra dance world and
Chicago and Indianapolis music scenes. Ken
Knoppow chairs the monthly series. At West
Bloomfield Twp. Public Library, 4600 Walnut
Lake Road. Free. Info: 248-232-2234 or
www.westbloomfieldlibrary.org.
AUGUST 26
AUGUST 28
‘A WALK IN THE WOODS’
SEE DETROIT MURALS
9:30-11 am, Aug. 26. Final themed walk
of the season will be canceled only for a
thunderstorm. Today: “West Bloomfield
Parks Hosts Animals in Our Woods.” Ages
13 and older are invited to program with
parks naturalist Lauren Azoury. Wear
closed-toe shoes. Held on 250 wooded
acres at the JCC, West Bloomfield. Free,
and no RSVP is needed. Info: jccdet.org or
Judy, 248-432-5470.
2 pm, Aug. 28. “Murals & More, and
Even an Ice Cream Store.” Day trip with
Linda Yellin’s Feet on the Street Tours.
Bus departure at 12:30 pm from West
Bloomfield JCC and 1 pm from Prentis JSL
Apartments, 15100 W. 10 Mile, Oak Park.
$18. RSVP: Rosa, 248-432-5467.
BACK TO SCHOOL BASH
4-6:30 pm, Aug. 26. Families with young chil-
dren are invited to celebrate a new year with
Temple Shir Shalom’s The Learning Center
Preschool. The event will include crafts, water
activities, bounce house, music and dinner. At
TLC, 2075 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield.
Info: shirshalompreschool.com or 248-406-
4255.
Esther Allweiss Ingber / Contributing Writer
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