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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.
SEPT. 21
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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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