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YIDDISH KOL NIDRE
7:30-9:30 pm, Sept. 18. West Bloomfield-
based Sholem Aleichem Institute presents
a secular and musical assembly, utilizing
the Yiddish language as well as English.
The group will reconvene for Yom Kippur at
10 am, Sept. 19. At Steinway Piano Gallery,
2700 E. West Maple, Commerce Twp. Free,
but donations are welcome. Info: epow-
ers1031@hotmail.com or 248-865-0117.
YOM KIPPUR ON EAST SIDE
8 pm, Sept. 18. A Kol Nidre service will
usher in Yom Kippur for Grosse Pointe
Jewish Council. Rabbi Joe Klein will offici-
ate with Cantorial Soloist Bryant Frank. Yom
Kippur worship starts at 10:30 am, Sept. 19
(9:15 for children), including afternoon and
memorial services. Info, including location:
thegpjc@comcast.net or 313-882-6700.
wednesday, sept. 19
AFTERNOON REFLECTIONS
1:30 pm, Sept. 19. A Meditation Service will
lead off Yom Kippur for adults at Cong. Shir
Tikvah. Remaining schedule: adult study
sessions, 3 and 4; Yizkor service, 5:15,
immediately followed by Minchah (Book of
Jonah) and Neila (closing) service. At CST,
3900 Northfield Parkway, Troy. Free admis-
sion. Break-the-fast meal is available for
pre-registrants: shirtikvah.org. Info: 248-649-
4418, ext. 2.
FOR YOUTH & YOUNG FAMILIES
2:30-3:30 & 4-4:30 pm, Sept. 19. Lisa
Soble-Siegmann leads a Yom Kippur service
for ages 8-12 and their parents at 2:30.
Second service with leaders Rabbi Aura
Ahuvia and Hazzan Steve Klaper is geared
toward young families. At Cong. Shir Tikvah,
3900 Northfield Parkway, Troy. Free admis-
sion. Info: shirtikvah.org or 248-649-4418,
ext. 2.
friday, sept. 21
SECRET SERVICE RETIREE
1 pm, Sept. 21. “Campaigning with the
Presidents.” Society of Active Retirees pres-
ents Rad Jones, who received several awards
during his 21-year career as a U.S. Secret
Service agent. At Adat Shalom Synagogue,
29901 Middlebelt, Farmington Hills. $10, with
check payable to SOAR by Sept. 19, or pay
at door. Public is welcome. Info: SOAR, 248-
489-0005.
saturday, sept. 22
SOULFUL YOGA
10 am, Sept. 22. Rabbi Rachel Shere and
yoga instructor Nicole Ferguson connect body
and soul as the wisdom of Torah is applied
to the gentle practice of yoga. No experience
needed and the community is welcome.
Bring a yoga mat if available. At Adat Shalom
Synagogue, 29901 Middlebelt, Farmington
Hills. Free. Info: 248-851-5100.
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sunday, sept. 23
KNITTING CIRCLE
9:30 am, Sept. 23. Sisterhood makes
scarves, hats and afghan throws for char-
ity. No experience is necessary to join the
knitters. At Adat Shalom Synagogue, 29901
Middlebelt, Farmington Hills. Free. Info: 248-
851-5100.
JEWS & U.S. PRESIDENTS
10 am, Sept. 23. Ken Sidlow will take a
president-by-president look at the relation-
ship between the nation’s chief executive
and the American Jewish community. Rabbi
Aaron Bergman provides opening remarks. At
Adat Shalom Synagogue, 29901 Middlebelt,
Farmington Hills. Free, and the community is
welcome. Info: Jodi, jgross@adatshalom.org
or 248-851-5100.
THE EVENT SHOW
11 am-3 pm, Sept. 23. Star Trax sponsors
annual showcase of vendors for hosting a
celebration. Meet representatives for event
planners, decorators, interactive entertainers,
caterers, upscale venues, photographers, flo-
ral designers, invitation specialists, food-treat
options and rental companies. At the JCC,
West Bloomfield. Info: startrax.com/event-
show or 248-263-6300.
DAY IN THE SUN
11:30 am-1:30 pm, Sept. 23. The commu-
nity is invited to enjoy lunch, games, water-
melon-eating contest for kids, decorate the
sukkah and try tot bounce house. At Temple
Emanu-El, Oak Park. Bring cans of food and
personal hygiene items to donate. RSVP by
Sept. 18: TempleFamily@emanuel-mich.org
or 248-967-4020.
SUNDAES IN THE SUKKAH
1-2:30 pm, Sept. 23. Decorate a sukkah to
greet Jewish Family Service clients, learn the
story of the holiday and enjoy an ice cream
sundae. At Jewish Family Service, 6555 W.
Maple, West Bloomfield. Activity is part of
the agency’s program “Because We Care:
Monthly Mitzvot.” Info: Erin,
elederman@jfsdetroit.org or 248-880-3787.
monday, sept. 24
PJS & SUKKOT
10 am, Sept. 24. Rabbi Aaron Bergman will
be the guest reader at program designed
for families with preschoolers. They’ll also
make a holiday craft project and have a
snack. Children are welcome to wear their
pajamas. At Adat Shalom Synagogue, 29901
Middlebelt, Farmington Hills. Free, and the
community is welcome. RSVP: Debi, dbanoo-
ni@adatshalom.org or 248-626-2153.
wednesday, sept. 26
INTRO TO SHALEM
6 pm, Sept. 26. Complimentary introduc-
tory class is required prior to the Oct. 3
start of “Shalem: a Mindfulness Based
SEPT. 23-30 Sukkot X Detroit
10:30 am, Sept. 23-9 pm, Sept. 30.
The Well, Hazon Detroit, Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue, NEXTGen Detroit and Chabad
of Greater Downtown Detroit are partners in celebrating Sukkot with design, agriculture
and collaborative programming. Five sukkahs, selected through Detroit’s largest interna-
tional design competition in recent history, will be on display during the week in historic
Capitol Park, bounded by Shelby, Griswold and State streets in Downtown Detroit. Info:
sukkotxdetroit.org or event’s Facebook page.
SEPT. 25
Daniel Kahn & Painted Bird
6-9 pm, Sept. 25. Detroit Jews for
Justice, in partnership with Cohn-Haddow
Center for Judaic Studies at Wayne
State University, Birmingham Temple and
Workmen’s Circle-Arbeter Ring Michigan,
present former Detroiter Daniel Kahn and
his group, the Painted Bird, in concert. The
Berlin-based group’s music is described
as “a mixture of klezmer, radical Yiddish
song, political cabaret and punk folk.”
Opening the concert is Sacramento Knoxx,
an Ojibwe and Chicano rapper, multimedia
performer and community organizer. At
Marble Bar, 1501 Holden, Detroit. $18 and
higher, including sponsorships options.
Proceeds will benefit DJJ’s work for racial
and economic justice and BT’s efforts to
support a local family of Syrian refugees.
RSVP: detroitjewsforjustice.org/painted_
bird_2018. Info: valeriya@
detroitjewsforjustice.org or 248-802-5302.
Stress Reduction” program. Under the
direction of instructors Dr. Ruth Lerman
and Rabbi Aaron Bergman, participants will
learn meditation and mindful practices of
yoga, eating and communication to reduce
stress. At Adat Shalom Synagogue, 29901
Middlebelt, Farmington Hills. Info: adatsha-
lom.org/flyers, shalemstressreduction.com or
ShalemStressReduction@gmail.com.
thursday, sept. 27
STEAK IN THE SUKKAH
5 pm, Sept. 27. Sukkot service to start and
Men’s Club-hosted BBQ dinner follows at 6.
Choice of steak, chicken or veggie burger,
plus sides and dessert. $18 adult/$5 child/$50
family. Check payable to CBS Men’s Club goes
to: Cong. Beth Shalom, 14601 W. Lincoln, Oak
Park, MI 48237. RSVP by Sept. 14 with entrée
choice: Rchrdgrcsn@aol.com. Info: Richard,
248-890-0635 or Ted, 248-358-0137.