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Otherhood
What happens when three empty-nest single moms decide their adult sons still
need them? They show up on their doorsteps in NYC, unannounced, to remind them.
Otherhood, which starts streaming on Netflix on Aug. 2, stars Angela Bassett, Patricia
Arquette and Felicity Huffman (who pled guilty in the infamous college-bribe scheme)
as the longtime friends. The comedy feature film was co-written and directed by Cindy
Chupack — winner of three Golden Globes and two Emmys for writing episodes of
Everybody Loves Raymond, Sex and the City and Modern Family — grew up in Tulsa,
Okla., has roots in Detroit. Her father, Marvin, was born in Detroit and grew up around
Linwood and Dexter, her late great-uncle Julius told the JN in 2005. “Cindy started out
writing copy, like her grandfather Harry, who wrote copy in the ad business. But he
wasn’
t funny like Cindy. We came out of the Depression, so nothing was funny.”
Beck In Concert
Bluesy indie-rockers Cage the Elephant
teams up with experimental art-pop
artist Beck for the co-headlining Night
Running Tour. They’
ll be bringing the
show to DTE Energy Music Theatre on
Saturday, Aug. 3, with special guests
Spoon, plus support from sibling psy-
chedelic pop act Wild Belle. Beck, who
says he was “raised celebrating Jewish
holidays,” is an experimental singer,
songwriter, musician and record pro-
ducer who rose to fame in 1994 with
his debut single, “Loser,” which was a
global success. Tickets start at $50 and
are available at TicketMaster.
AUG. 7
FEELIN’
GROOVY
Congregation Shaarey Zedek presents the Irving and Beverly Laker Concert Fund
“Propis and Friends Feelin’
Groovy.” The concert features the music of beloved
Jewish singer/songwriters including
Carole King, Carly Simon, Simon
& Garfunkel, Burt Bacharach, Neil
Diamond and more. Featuring the
musical talents of Hazzan David
Propis, Cantor Lori Shapiro and
Cliff Monear. 7:30 p.m. Free and
open to the community.
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FRIDAY, AUG. 2
ROSH CHODESH STUDY
10 am, Aug. 2. The Adat Shalom
Sisterhood invites women from the
community to welcome the new month
of Av with a morning study session led
by Rabbi Rachel Shere. At Adat Shalom
in Farmington Hills. No charge. RSVP:
Rochelle.r.lieberman@gmail.com or
248-553-2498.
SATURDAY, AUG. 3
PARSHAH RIDERS
9 am, Aug. 3: Come along for the
ride for Torah study, exercise, friends,
Kiddush and fun. Meet at Adat Shalom
in Farmington Hills for Shabbat Torah
Study; 9:30 am group bicycle ride;
return by 11:30 am to enjoy Kiddush.
There is no fee to attend. Open to the
community. For info: Mickey Levin,
mlevin48@aol.com. Meet next on Aug.
17.
SUNDAY, AUG. 4
FRESH AIR MEETING
10 am, Aug. 4. At Camp Maas in
Ortonville. Election of new directors to
Tamarack Camps Board and presenta-
tion of President’
s Award to Jonathan
Lowe.
INTERFAITH UNITY PICNIC
Noon-5 pm, Aug. 4. The ninth annual
Suburban-Urban Interfaith Unity potluck
lunch is free and open to all. At Shelter
3 on Belle Isle near the kayak and
canoe rental area. Kosher hots dogs,
halal chicken, veggie burgers, hamburg-
ers and water will be provided at no
charge. Participants are asked to bring
a dish (salad, vegetables, fruit or des-
sert) with labeled ingredients to share.
Activities will include games for children
and adults, singing, dancing and drum-
ming. Presented by DION, the Detroit
Interfaith Outreach Network, with other
faith-based organizations. Community
and religious groups are invited to bring
a display table and information about
their organizations to share with picnic
participants. Info: detroitinterfaith.org,
call 248-556-6316 or email mutzim@
aol.com.
GROW FORTH
2-4 pm, Aug. 4. Fisher Giving Gardens
will present a gardening series
co-taught by Carly Sugar and Rabbi
Nate Degroot. At Yad Ezra. Cost: $18/
session, free to clients and bridge card
users. Info: carly@yadezra.org.
TUESDAY, AUG. 6
SIMPLY DANCE
11 am, Aug. 6. At Adat Shalom in
Farmington Hills. Led by Christine
Stewart. No partner needed. Cost: $7.
RSVP: 248-432-5467.
SUPPORT FOR CAREGIVERS
1:30-3 pm, Aug. 6. 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 dis-
ease or any other form of dementia are
welcome to attend. The group’
s facili-
tator is Diane Schwartz, M.A., LPC. At
Teitel Apartments in the Media Room,
15106 W. 10 Mile Road, Oak Park. Free.
RSVP Diane, dianemarshaschwartz@
gmail.com or 928-444-0151.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 7
JUDAISM IN AMERICA
1 pm, Aug. 7. Chasidic Judaism in
America Today, Journeys in Becoming
Frum and Coming Out in the Orthodox
Community. Beth Ahm videostreams
three brief interviews featuring Rabbi
Shmuly Yanklowitz of Valley Beit
Midrash (Phoenix, Ariz.) and special
guest scholars, followed by informal
discussion. Free and open to the com-
munity; no reservations required. At
5075 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield.
Info: Nancy Kaplan, 248-737-1931 or
nancyellen879@att.net.
HOW TO DO JEWISH
5:30-7:30 pm, Aug. 7. With Rabbi
Zerwekh at Temple Emanu-El in Oak
Park. No charge. RSVP: 248-967-4020
or TempleFamily@emanuel-mich.org.
THURSDAY, AUG. 8
CAREGIVER SUPPORT
1:30-3 pm, Aug. 8. At Jewish Senior
Life, Fleischman Residence, 6710
W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield.
Alzheimer’
s Association meeting for
family caregivers of older adults living
with dementia. Call for information
about the evening support group meet-
ing. RSVP: Joely Lyons 248-592-5032,
jlyons@jslmi.org.
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