January 31 • 2019 35
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January 31 • 2019 35
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January 31 • 2019 35
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THURSDAY, JAN. 31
POTTERY CLASS
11 am-1 pm, Jan. 31. At JCC, 6600 W. 
Maple, West Bloomfield. The class for 
adults is taught by Allison Berlin. Cost: 
$15. Info: 248-432-5467.

BERMAN NIGHT OF LEARNING
7 pm, Jan. 31. “An Ironman’
s Journey: 
From Fat to Fit, One Step at a Time” 
with Ira Goldberg. At Shaarey Zedek in 
Southfield. Info: 248-654-5477.

‘
MUSIC MAN’
7:30-10 pm, Jan. 31. At the Berman 
Center for the Performing Arts in West 
Bloomfield. Other performances: Feb. 3, 
2-4:30; Feb. 7, 7:30-10; Feb. 9, 8-10. 
Berman Center (for the Performing Arts), 
adjoining West Bloomfield JCC. 
theberman.jccdet.org or 248-661-1900.

BLUES FESTIVAL
7:30 pm, Jan. 31. At Jewish Ferndale, 
1725 Pinecrest. Featuring singer/song-
writer Gedalya. Suggested donation $10. 
Handicap parking on site. Light kosher 
refreshments. Info: 248-798-5082.

FRIDAY, FEB. 1
SHAKE, RATTLE & TWIST
11:15 am, Feb. 1. At Adat Shalom in 
Farmington Hills. A special opportunity 
for parents and grandparents to spend 
time with their babies/toddlers, age 3 and 
younger. Older sibs are always welcome. 
The group will sing songs and braid chal-
lah. The program is free for Adat Shalom 
members and $3/family for non-members. 
Reservations are required. Contact Debi 
Banooni at dbanooni@adatshalom.org or 
248-626-2153.

SHABBAT APPELLA
5 pm, Feb. 1. At Adat Shalom in Farmington 
Hills. The beautiful melodies of Kabbalat 
Shabbat are presented in intricate a cappella 
harmony allowing you to participate in the 
spirituality of this special service to welcome 
Shabbat. The service is open to the commu-
nity. Info: 248-851-5100.

T.G.I.S.
5:45 pm, Feb. 1. “Thank God It’
s 
Shabbat” at Shaarey Zedek in Southfield. 
Participatory musical Friday night services 
feature the CSZ clergy and the T.G.I.S. 
Players. Come as you are. Leave uplifted.

SUNDAY, FEB. 3

MEDITATION & MINDFULNESS
9:30 am, Feb. 3. Adults of all ages are 
invited to join Rabbi Aaron Bergman at 
Adat Shalom in Farmington Hills. The 
class is designed to help individuals find 
their internal spirituality and realize that 

Judaism can make them happier. The 
community is welcome. Free. Info: call 
248-851-5100.

MONDAY, FEB. 4
JEWISH MYSTICISM
7-8:30 pm, Feb. 4. At Shir Tikvah in Troy. 
FedEd will present Hazzan Steve Klaper 
for five sessions, “An Introductory Dive 
into Jewish Mysticism.” Tuition: $90.

ANTI-SEMITISM POLITICIZED
7 pm, Feb. 4. Michigan Jewish Action 
Council will host Rabbi Yaakov Menken 
of the Coalition for Jewish Values. At Adat 
Shalom in Farmington Hills. Free.

TUESDAY, FEB. 5
ROSH CHODESH STUDY
10-11 am, Feb. 5. Sisterhood of Adat 
Shalom invites women from the com-
munity to welcome the new month 
of Adar 1 with a study session led by 
Rabbi Rachel Shere. At the synagogue 
in Farmington Hills. No charge. RSVP to 
Rochelle.r.lieberman@gmail.com or 
248-553-2498.

SIMPLY DANCE
11 am, Feb. 5. At JCC, 6600 W. Maple, 
West Bloomfield. Led by Christine Stewart; 
no partner necessary. Cost: $7. Info: 
248-432-5467.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 6
FILM SCREENING IN ANN ARBOR
12:30-2 pm, Feb. 6. Join the J in Ann Arbor 
for a screening of 1993 film Groundhog 
Day. This event is a part of the J’
s Lunch 
Cafe. An optional lunch will be available at 
noon for purchase. Call at least one day 
prior to reserve lunch. For info and to RSVP: 
Rachael at 734-971-0990 or 
rachaelhoffenblum@jccannarbor.org.

MOVIE MATINEE
1 pm, Feb. 6. At JCC, 6600 W. Maple, West 
Bloomfield. Jewish Americans, Part 1 (110 
min.) Info: 248-432-5467.

CONVERSION & IDENTITY
7-8:30 pm. Feb. 6. At the West Bloomfield 
JCC, the U-M Frankel Center Lecture Series 
will host Ryan Szpiech. His topic: “He Is 
Still Israel? Conversion and Jewish Identity 
in the Middle Ages.” This talk will present 
the stories of a variety of converts, includ-
ing one story of forced “conversion” from 
Karaism within the Jewish community itself 
— to explore how changing religion affect-
ed the understanding of Jewish identity in 
the Middle Ages. If you have a disability 
that requires accommodation, contact the 
Judaic Studies office at judaicstudies@
umich.edu or 734-763-9047. 

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Starts Jan. 31
“MIRROR, MIRROR”
Join Friendship Circle’
s Soul Studio 
in Detroit for “Mirror, Mirror,” an 
exhibition of artwork at the College 
for Creative Studies. “Mirror, Mirror” 
will feature a variety of large-scale 
artworks from animated sculptural 
tapestries to elaborate beaded cur-
tains, to vibrant monumental abstract 
expressionist paintings. Each of the 
artworks has been produced over the 
last two years by Soul Studio artists, 
who include Jonathan Barnett, Jacob 
Baron, Rachel Fallert (whose work is 
shown, right), Andy Feinberg, Teddy 
Fitzmaurice, Alyssa Gold, Stephanie 
Harris, Lauren Ettinger and Dominic 
Hotz, Blake Jackson, Jason Luckoff, 
Brian Nanry, Devorah Newman and 
Aislinn Wendrow. The exhibition 
runs through March 30. Gallery hours: 
Tuesday -Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Editor’s 
Picks

Starting Tuesday, Feb. 5

AMERICAN PANORAMA: 
A DSO WINTER FESTIVAL

American Panorama is a three-week winter music festi-
val celebrating the symphonic repertoire and wide-rang-
ing musical spirit of the United States. Six programs will 
be led by Music Director Laureate Leonard Slatkin, 
showcasing Gershwin’
s Porgy & Bess, Bernstein’
s West 
Side Story and Copland’
s suite from Appalachian Spring. 
Look for expanded programming in The Cube, including 
a film viewing of The Beast with Five Fingers introduced 
by Slatkin, whose uncle, Victor, contributed a left-hand 
transcription of a Bach chaconne to this 1946 film. Full 
schedule at dso.org/festival?0.

Through Feb. 9

“FIGURES & FLOWERS”

“Figures & Flowers” exhibit at David Klein Gallery, 163 
Townsend St., Birmingham, includes recent prints by 
Donald Baechler, Ross Bleckner, Emmy Bright, Peter 
Halley, Damien Hirst, Alex Katz (whose work, Purple Hat, 
is shown), Kelly Reemtsen and Donald Sultan. 
Gallery hours are 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

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