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SUNDAY, DEC. 9
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 12
KNITTERS MEET
9:30 am, Dec. 9. The Sisterhood of Adat
Shalom Synagogue invites you to join
them as they continue to make scarves,
hats and afghans for charity. No
experience necessary. For information:
contact the synagogue office at 248-
851-5100.
LUNCH & LEARN
Noon, Dec. 12. Join Rabbi Norman T.
Roman for lunch & learn discussion
on “Modern Reform Responsa to
Contemporary Controversial Topics.”
$36 for all 3 sessions or $15 each.
Includes a catered, boxed, parve lunch.
RSVP to cspektor@tkolami.org or 248-
661-0040.
MONDAY, DEC. 10
NEW & FORBIDDEN
1 pm, Dec. 12. “Whatever is New is
Forbidden: The Challenges of Modernity”
with Rabbi Moses Sofer (the “Chatam
Sofer”). This is part 3 in the video
lecture series The Jews of the Danube,
featuring Prof. Henry Abramson. The
lecture will be videostreamed at
Cong. Beth Ahm, 5075 W. Maple Road,
followed by brief informal discussion
moderated by Nancy Kaplan. Free and
open to the community; no reservations
required. Barrier-free entrance available.
Each week’s lecture is self-contained
and can be attended independently. For
more info, contact Nancy at 248-737-
1931 or nancyellen879@att.net.
ROSH CHODESH KICKOFF
10-11:30 am, Dec. 10. The Sisterhood
of Adat Shalom Synagogue and Rabbi
Rachel Shere invite women from the
community to welcome the new month
of Tevet. The program includes Torah
study, prayer and light refreshments.
Free. For information and RSVP:
r.lieberman@gmail.com or 248-553-
2498.
MUSSAR MONDAY
7 pm, Dec. 10. Adults of all ages are
invited to join Rabbi Aaron Bergman
at Adat Shalom Synagogue for Mussar
Monday. This is a unique approach to
living a good and meaningful life. It
transmits timeless advice for everything
from having happy relationships to
creating harmonious communities.
The community is welcome. Free.
Reservations requested. Call Sheila
Lederman, 248-851- 5100, ext. 246, or
email slederman@adatshalom.org.
TUESDAY, DEC. 11
CAREGIVER SUPPORT
1:30-3:30 pm, Dec. 11. Alzheimer’s
Association meeting for family
caregivers of older adults living
with dementia. The Dorothy & Peter
Brown Adult Day Program holds free
monthly family caregiver support
group meetings. Respite care may be
available during the daytime meetings;
if interested, inquire when you RSVP:
Dorothy Moon, 248-233-4392, dmoon@
jvsdet.org. At JVS, 29699 Southfield
Road, Southfield.
U-M FRANKEL CENTER LECTURE
4-6 pm, Dec. 11. University of
Michigan’s Frankel Center for Judaic
Studies hosts Darius Staliunas of the
Lithuanian Institute of History. He will
lecture on “Anti-Jewish Pogroms in
Lithuania under the Tsars.” At Frankel
Center, Room 2111 S. Thayer Building,
202 S. Thayer, Ann Arbor. Free. Info:
judaicstudies@umich.edu or 734-763-
9041.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT
1:30-3 pm, Dec. 12. 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.
COOK & KIBBITZ
6 pm, Dec. 12. The Young Women’s
Philanthropy will sponsor this healthy
twist on holiday meals at Specialties
Showroom, 2800 W. 11 Mile in Berkley.
Chef Hunny will slice and dice;
participants will enjoy a meal following
the demonstration. Info/registration:
Brittany Karson, Karson@jfmd.org, 248-
203-1494.
THROUGH DEC. 31
Lynne
Konstantine
Arts & Life Editor
MOONBEAMS
Grab the family and some flashlights and glow sticks and head to Beaumont
Children’s hospital in Royal Oak for the return of Moonbeams for Sweet Dreams,
which last year drew close to 200 people per night. At 8 p.m. every night of
December, pediatric patients will shine flashlights from hospital windows and look
for community members standing outside the hospital to signal them back.“Ma-
ny children are unable to leave their rooms and can feel isolated in the hospital
as the rest of the world continues without them,” Beaumont Children’s Child Life
Supervisor Kathleen Grobbel said. “With the help of the community, we can make
sure they go to bed with smiles on their faces.” For details on parking and to regis-
ter groups of 30 or more, visit beaumont.org/moonbeams.
DEC. 12-JAN. 13
ALADDIN
Aladdin, a lively Disney musical based on
the animated film (the highest-grossing of
the year) about a street-smart commoner
who falls in love with a princess after rub-
bing a magic lamp, received five Tony nom-
inations. Music by Alan Menken and lyrics
by Howard Ashman, Tim Rice and Chad
Beguelin. Its long-awaited return to Detroit
features Royal-Oak-born Erik Hernandez in
the ensemble and Jed Feder as Kassim, one
of Aladdin’s street-rat buddies (who were
cut from the film). $25 and up. Detroit Opera
House. Broadwayindetroit.com.
DEC. 14
HOLIDAY STROLL
THURSDAY, DEC. 13
BOOK LOVERS MEET
10 am-noon, Dec. 13. NCJW Michigan
Book Club will meet with facilitator Dr.
Tara Hayes. Selection: Less by Andrew
Sean Greer. Group meets at 26400
Lahser, Suite 306, Southfield. There is a
fee. Register at ncjwmi.org or call 248-
355-3300, ext. 0.
Grab the kids for winter crafts and roasted
marshmallows, sip mulled cider and hot
cocoa and nibble Dutch Girl Donuts while
exploring the Anna Scripps Whitcomb
Conservatory, Belle Isle Aquarium and
Dossin Great Lakes Museum at the fifth-
annual Belle Isle Holiday Stroll 5 p.m.-8
p.m. The event is free; donations will be
accepted of new toys for the Toys for Tots
programs. (313) 331-7760;
detroithistorical.org.
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