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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.

Compiled by Sy Manello/Editorial Assistant
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