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STUDY UNDER THE STARS
Jewish Ferndale will hold its Judaism under the Stars at 1725 
Pinecrest Drive in Ferndale beginning at 7:30 p.m. The presenta-
tion will be led by Rabbi Dovid Shapero, who will explain biblical 
and talmudic aspects of astronomy. Telescopes will be set up for 
viewing. The highlight will be the planet Neptune. The program is 
free and appropriate for ages 10 and up. Light refreshments will be 
served. Info: Rabbi Herschel Finman, (248)798-5082.

THE RFD BOYS AT 50
These Michigan bluegrass legends are celebrating 50 years of making 
music. Longstanding original members Dick Dieterle, (fiddle, vocals) 
Willard Spencer, (banjo, dobro, vocals) Charlie Roehrig (lead vocals, 
guitar) and Paul Shapiro (bass, vocals), along with newer members 
David Mosher and Charlie’
s son, Dan Roehrig, bring their musicianship 
and humor to the Ark in Ann Arbor at 8 p.m. (The “RFD” stands for 
“Rural Free Delivery,” which is how farmers used to get their mail.) Over 
the years, the RFD Boys have written, composed and produced three 
albums and played various national bluegrass festivals (as well as were 
featured on the cover of Bluegrass Unlimited magazine). During this 
time, Shapiro and Dieterle also attended and graduated from medical 
school, Roehrig received a Ph.D. in economics and Spencer did high-
tech production work at his Solid Sound recording studio. The RFD Boys 
debuted back in 1969 and still perform two or three times a month at 
the Ark. Tickets are $25 at theark.org.

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FRIDAY, SEPT. 20
SHAKE, RATTLE & TWIST
11:15 am, Sept. 20. At Adat 
Shalom. A program for parents and 
grandparents to spend time with 
their babies/toddlers, age 3 and 
younger. Older sibs are welcome. 
The group will sing songs and braid 
challah. The program is free for 
Adat Shalom members and $3/fam-
ily for nonmembers. Reservations 
are required: Debi Banooni, 
dbanooni@adatshalom.org, or 248-
626-2153.

SHABBAT DINNER
5:30 pm, Sept. 20. At Isaac Agree 
Downtown Synagogue. Shabbat 
dinner with Hillel of Metro Detroit. 
Welcome new and returning stu-
dents. RSVP: programcoordinator@
downtownsynagogue.org. Free.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 21
BENEFIT GALA
6 pm, Sept. 21. The Michael J. 
Fox Foundation for Parkinson’
s 
Research will host its annual 
Detroit gala at The Henry Hotel in 
Dearborn. Cocktails, seated dinner, 
dancing and entertainment. Ticket 
info: teamfoxinthed.com.

SELICHOT SERVICE
6:30 pm, Sept. 21. Observe 
Selichot at Temple Kol Ami with 
gourmet chocolates and chamber 
music, a ceremonial changing of 
the Torah covers to white, a can-
dlelit debut of the TKA High Holiday 
choir and a shofar blast. Open to 
the community.

HOLIDAY LEARNING
7 pm, Sept. 21. Selichot at Temple 
Emanu-El. With Rabbi Abi Taylor-
Abt. Learning followed by refresh-
ments and a service. Open to the 
community.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 22
MEDITATION & MINDFULNESS
9:30 am, Sept 22. Rabbi Aaron 
Bergman and Hazzan Daniel Gross 
will co-lead a special session at 
Adat Shalom designed to help 
participants find their “internal spir-
ituality” and realize that Judaism 
and the upcoming High Holidays 
can lead to a happier, more ful-
filling lives. Free and open to the 
community. Info: adatshalom.org or 
contact the synagogue office, 248-
851-5100.

KNITTING CIRCLE

9:30 am, Sept. 22. The Adat 
Shalom Synagogue Sisterhood 
invites you to make scarves, hats 
and afghans for charity. No expe-
rience necessary. Info: 248-851-
5100. 

PARENTING HELP
9:30-10:45 am, Sept. 22. Navigate 
parenting through a Jewish lens 
with Jackie Issner, Ph.D., LP, 
and Rabbi Rachel Shere at Adat 
Shalom. The series, for those who 
care for children ages 7-12, is 
co-sponsored by the Adat Shalom-
Beth Achim Learning Community, 
Adult Learning Department & 
Sisterhood. Additional dates for 
the program are 9/22, 10/20 and 
11/17. Each class is self-contained. 
No charge for Adat Shalom mem-
bers; non-members $5 per session. 
RSVP Thursday before each ses-
sion: 248-626-2153, sshapiro@
adatshalom.org.

MONDAY, SEPT. 23
CAREGIVER MEETING
5:30-7 pm, Sept. 23. The Dorothy 
& Peter Brown Adult Day Program 
holds free monthly family caregiver 
support group meetings for fam-
ily caregivers of all older adults. 
At JVS, 29699 Southfield Road, 
Southfield. For information or to 
RSVP: Dorothy Moon, 248-233-
4392, dmoon@jvsdet.org.

HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE
6:30 pm, Sept. 23. At Novi Public 
Library,45255 W. 10 Mile Road, 
Novi, MI 48375. Filmmaker Fred 
Singer will lead a discussion and 
present an original film: Holocaust 
Witness: Six survivors reveal how 
they were able to escape the hor-
rors. Admission free.

MUSSAR MONDAY
7 pm, Sept. 23. Adults of all ages 
are invited to join Rabbi Aaron 
Bergman at Adat Shalom for a 
unique approach to living a good 
and meaningful life. Free. RSVP: 
Sheila Lederman, 248-851-5100, 
ext. 246, or email slederman@
adatshalom.org.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 24
SIMPLY DANCE
11 am, Sept. 24. The Active Life 
at the JCC will host a dance class 
with Christine Stewart. No partner 
needed. Cost: $7.

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SEPT. 22
RASKIN HONORED
The Whitney, Midtown Detroit’
s 19th-century 
mansion turned restaurant, hosts its second 
annual Cityfest Legacy Dinner on Sept. 22, that 
features a special salute to 100-year-old, long-
time Detroit Jewish News columnist Danny 
Raskin. The dinner includes a champagne 
reception, strolling dinner, open bar and live 
entertainment throughout the Whitney mansion. 
A portion of proceeds goes to charity. Tickets 
are $150 at thewhitney.com/cityfest. 

ANDY ROGERS

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