FRIDAY, NOV. 1
CIVILITY PROJECT
1-3 pm, Nov. 1. At Adat Shalom 
Synagogue. Society of Active 
Retirees will host a discourse 
conducted by Detroit-based edito-
rialists. Free event.

DAY OFF FOR CAREGIVERS
RSVP for Nov. 10. Program is 
from 10 am-3 pm at Best Western 
Premier, 26555 Telegraph, 
Southfield. Complimentary respite 
for people caring for those with 
dementia. A day of massage, yoga, 
food and music. Trained profes-
sionals will engage caregivers’
 
loved ones. No cost. RSVP: Dorothy 
Moon, 248-233-4392.

SHABBAT-APPELLA
6 pm, Nov. 1. At Adat Shalom. The 
melodies of Kabbalat Shabbat are 
presented in intricate a cappella 
harmony, allowing you to partici-
pate in the spirituality of this spe-
cial service to welcome Shabbat. 
The service is open to the commu-
nity. For info: 248-851-5100.

SUNDAY, NOV. 3
MEDITATION & 
MINDFULNESS
9:30 am, Nov. 3. Adults of all 
ages are invited to join Rabbi 
Aaron Bergman at Adat Shalom. 
The class is designed to help 
individuals find their internal spir-
ituality and realize that Judaism 
can make them happier. The com-
munity is welcome. Free. Info: call 
248-851-5100.

ISRAEL’
S MILESTONES
10:30 am, Nov. 3. iEngage 
explores the pivotal events of 
1917, 1947 and 1967 as key 
moments when Zionism unleashed 
new thinking about the meaning 
of Jewishness for generations to 
come. Through video lectures, text 
study and group discussion by the 
faculty of the Shalom Hartman 
Institute. At Adat Shalom. The 
fall series will be led by Rabbi 
Aaron Bergman. Each session 
is self-contained. There is a fee. 
Register: Kellie Yost, kyost@
adatshalom.org or 248-851-5100. 

MONDAY, NOV. 4
MOVIES & MUNCHIES
10:30 am, Nov. 4. Beth Shalom 
Sisterhood invites you to the next 
movie in its 2019 series, A Serious 

Man, nominated for two Oscars 
and starring Michael Stuhlbarg 
and Richard Kind. A short discus-
sion will take place following the 
movie. Cost is $10, which includes 
lunch. For reservations, contact 
Susan Friedman, susanjfriedman@
gmail.com or 248-358-0137.

KISHNIEV POGROM
Noon-1 pm, Nov. 4. At the 
Spencer Partrich Auditorium at 
Wayne State University, 471 
W. Palmer, Detroit. Dr. Steven 
Zipperstein of Stanford University 
will discuss his book Pogrom: 
Kishniev and the Tilt of History. 
Sponsored by the Cohn-Haddow 
Center for Judaic Studies. Free 
event. Book will be available for 
purchase. RSVP: andrea.ritter@
wayne.edu.

MUSSAR MONDAY
7 pm, Nov. 4. 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. It transmits 
timeless advice for everything 
from having happy relationships to 
creating harmonious communities. 
The community is welcome. Free. 
RSVP requested. Contact Kellie 
Yost: 248-851-5100 ext. 246 or 
email kyost@adatshalom.org.

TUESDAY, NOV. 5
LUNCHTIME LEARNING
11:45 am, Nov. 5. Rabbi Rachel 
Shere will present “The Greatest 
Hits of the Talmud” at Adat Shalom 
in a two-part program (also Nov. 
12). She will offer an introduction 
to the wisdom of the Talmud and 
share some of its relevant texts. 
The program is free and open to 
the community. You may bring 
your own dairy/parve lunch. 
Drinks and dessert will be served. 
Reservations requested. Contact: 
Kellie Yost, 248-851-5100, ext. 
246, or kyost@adatshalom.org.
ALZHEIMER’
S SUPPORT
1:30-3 pm, Nov. 5. The 
Alzheimer’
s Association-Greater 
Michigan Chapter, in collaboration 
with Jewish Senor Life, holds a 
monthly support group on the first 
Tuesday. Family caregivers, includ-
ing relatives and friends of those 
with Alzheimer’
s disease or any 
other form of dementia, are wel-
come to attend. The group’
s facilita-
tor is Diane Schwartz, M.A., LPC. At 

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CORN MAZE

Friday, Nov. 1-Sunday, Nov. 3 find your way through the 10-acre 
Maybury Farm Corn Maze (50165 Eight Mile Road, Northville). 
Enjoy a wagon ride to and from the maze, Parmenter’
s cider and 
donuts. Bonfires are available nightly. For more information, 
visit maybury.org.

NOV. 1-3

NOV. 2 VIVACE CONCERT

The Birmingham Temple hosts a concert called “I, Too, Sing America: 
Music and Poetry Inspired by America’
s Black and Jewish Cultures” 
at 8 p.m. A mosaic of ethnic and cultural perspectives, this program 
explores connections between the urban and Harlem Renaissance 
culture of the early to mid-20th century. Jazz-infused rhythms and 
poignant chords permeate the “classical” music of George Gershwin, 
Aaron Copland, William Grant Still, Margaret Bonds, Kurt Weill and 
Irving Berlin. Powerful and clever texts are from Langston Hughes, 
Emma Lazarus, DuBose Heyward and Ira Gershwin. Performers 
will be from the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre and 
Dance and include legendary tenor George Shirley, pianist-curator 
Kathryn Goodson and graduate scholars, soprano Jennifer Cresswell 
and clarinetist Scott Johnson Jr. General admission is $28, available at
 (248) 477-1410 or cash at the door.

COURTESY OF KATHRYN GOODSON

