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SATURDAY, NOV. 24

TOT THANKSGIVING
10:30-11:30 am, Nov. 24. Tot Shabbat
Thanksgiving Edition will be held at
Hillel Day School. No cost. Songs,
dancing, stories, Thanksgiving-themed
snacks and crafts. Register at www.
meetyouatthewell.org/
calendar/2018/11/24/tot-
shabbat-thanksgiving-edition.

LATKE VODKA
9 pm. Nov. 24. NEXTGen Detroit will
host the evening at Bleu Detroit. Late
night food; cash bar; 21+ only; dietary
laws observed. $20.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 28

‘JEWS OF THE DANUBE’
1 pm, Nov. 28. A new 10-part video
lecture series featuring Prof. Henry
Abramson begins at Cong. Beth Ahm,
5075 W. Maple Road, as part of its
ongoing weekly series “Drop In &
Learn: Video-streamed Lifelong Jewish
Learning.” Free and open to the com-
munity; no reservations required. Each
week’s lecture is self-contained and can
be attended independently. Brief infor-
mal discussion follows each video. For
info: contact Nancy Kaplan, (248) 737-
1931 or nancyellen879@att.net.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT
1:30-3 pm, Nov. 28. NCJW will hold
a spousal bereavement support group
at Congregation Shaarey Zedek in
Southfield for individuals who have
experienced the death of a spouse
or partner. No charge. Registration
required: 248-355-3300, ext. 0; or email
mail@ncjwmi.org.

NETFLIX AND CHAT
6-8:30 p.m., Nov. 28. The Well will host
a Repair the World Workshop, 2701
Bagley St., Detroit. No cost. Social jus-
tice film Water & Power: A California
Heist. Screening will be followed by
discussion of the film and how it relates
to water issues in the state of Michigan.
Snacks will be provided.

WINE DOWN
7 pm, Nov. 28. NEXTGen Detroit
Interfaith Couples will host a private
wine tasting at Michigan By the Bottle,
3384 Auburn Road, Auburn Hills. A dis-
cussion about the importance of wine
and Judaism will be led by Rabbi Josh
Bennett. Space is limited. Online regis-
tration is $18 per couple and open until
Nov. 26 at jewishdetroit.org/event/
ngic-wine-testing. For info, contact
Lauren at robbins@jfmd.org.

SATURDAY, DEC. 1

LYP SYNC BATTLE
7:30-9:30 pm, Dec. 1. At Bais Chabad
Torah Center, 8801 Woodward Ave.
In connection with Bethel Community
Transformation Center. Collaborative
teams will perform 4-5 songs.

WOMEN’S YOGA
6:30-7:30 pm, Nov. 28. At Jewish
Ferndale, 1725 Pinecrest, Ferndale.
Women-only yoga with Karen Small.
Bring a yoga mat. Drop-ins welcome.
$10 per session.

Lynne
Konstantine

Arts & Life Editor

NOV. 28-DEC. 20

BBAC HOLIDAY SHOP

For the 38th year, the Birmingham
Bloomfield Art Center will transform its
3,500-square-foot gallery space into a
shopping boutique with one-of-a-kind
gifts by more than 130 artists across
Michigan and the U.S. The annual
BBAC Holiday Shop offers ceramics,
home decor, glass, paintings, jewelry
(like Julie Billups’ necklace, pictured)
and tons more — including Judaica
(like mezuzot) by Sara Frank. Kick
off 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov.
28, with the Shop & Champagne
($85/advance, tax deductible). All pro-
ceeds benefit the artists and BBAC’s
ArtAccess and education programs.
(248) 644-0866; bbartcenter.org.

NOV. 30-DEC. 27

SUNDAY, DEC. 2

KIDS IN THE KITCHEN
4 pm, Dec. 2. At Congregation Bais
Chabad of West Bloomfield. Children
roll up their sleeves and get busy while
learning Hebrew language and the mitz-
vot surrounding challah baking. Space
is limited. Register on Bais Chabad’s
Facebook page; $15 in advance. $18 at
the door.

MONDAY, DEC. 3

MONTH IN REVIEW
2 pm, Nov. 28. Join David Higer, a
retired social studies teacher, reviews
the highlights of each month’s current
events. This free event at Temple Kol
Ami is open to the community. RSVP:
cspektor@tkolami.org or (248) 661-
0040.

editor's
picks

CHANUKAH FUN
6 pm, Dec. 3. At Jewish Ferndale, 1725
Pinecrest, Ferndale. Grand Chanukah
lighting with latkes, live music, crafts
for the kids. No charge.

HOLIDAY NIGHTS

We love to get our dose of Christmas cheer at Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village: a
lantern-lit journey into a living snow globe with live music, decorated homes and shops,
ice skating, horse-drawn wagons and Model T rides (plus Santa with live reindeer, if you
choose to visit him). Warm up with hot cocoa and other treats before ending the evening
with a fireworks display. $17.75-$28. (313) 982-6001; thehenryford.org.

DEC. 1

TUESDAY, DEC. 4

HOT TUNA

ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT
1:30-3 pm, Dec. 4. 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 those with Alzheimer’s
disease or any other form of demen-
tia are welcome to attend. The group’s
facilitator is Diane Schwartz, M.A., LPC.

For more than 50 years, Jorma
Kaukonen has brought his brilliant fin-
ger-picked fretwork and songwriting —
a blend of rock, blues, folk and country
influences — to legendary bands like
Jefferson Airplane and its still-active
spin-off, psychedelic-blues institution
Hot Tuna, along with boyhood pal Jack
Casady. See the duo perform Hot Tuna
Acoustic at the Ark in Ann Arbor. $45-
$52. Theark.org.

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