32 | JANUARY 2 • 2020 JAN 2-5 Editor’s Picks WEDNESDAY, JAN 8 DROP IN & LEARN 1 pm, Jan. 8. “The Many in the Hands of the Few — On Power, Morality, and Nature” at Congregation Beth Ahm. Watch and discuss a Chanukah webinar led by Elana Stein Hain, director of faculty for the Shalom Hartman Institute; examine how one of the core themes of Chanukah reveals a divergence between rabbinic and Greco-Roman thought about power and ethics. No charge; no reservations needed. Info: Nancy Kaplan (248) 737-1931 or email nancyellen879@att.net. THURSDAY, JAN 9 CLIMATE CHANGE FILM 7 pm, Jan. 9. The Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue hosts a film screening of Paris To Pittsburgh, a film about climate change. The screening will be followed by a community Q&A session with Kathryn Savoie, a veteran community organizer and has led a number of major health, human rights and environmental justice campaigns in the Detroit area over the past 20 years. In partnership with Detroit Jews for Justice and Repair the World Detroit. TUESDAY, JAN 14 TUESDAY WITH JANET 1:30 pm, Jan. 14. At the Shaarey Zedek library with host Janet Pont. A docent from the DIA will show slides and talk about them. Cake and coffee will be served. Info: jpont@shaareyzedek.org. JEWS IN ARAB LANDS 7-8:30 pm, Jan 14. “The Forgotten Jews of Arab Lands.” At the Max M. Fisher Federation Building. (Also Jan. 21 & 28) Prof. Howard Lupovitch will present the story of the Jews in Arab lands forming a major gap in most of the world’ s knowledge of the history of the Middle East. Learn about the history and culture of this important segment of World Jewry. Tuition: $55. To register: 248-205-2557. WEDNESDAY, JAN 15 DROP IN & LEARN 1 pm, Jan. 15. “Remembering Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel” at Congregation Beth Ahm. Discuss a short video featuring Prof. Susannah Heschel sharing memories of her father, followed by a screening of Rabbi Heschel’ s final interview (with Carl Stern of NBC News), recorded a few weeks before Rabbi Heschel passed away in Dec. 1972. No charge; no reservations needed. Info: Nancy Kaplan (248) 737-1931 or e-mail nancyellen879@att.net. TUESDAY, JAN 21 TUESDAY WITH JANET 1:30 pm, Jan. 21. Get together in the Shaarey Zedek library with host Janet Pont. Jeri Fishman will show a travelogue of her recent trip to London. Cake and coffee will be served. Info: jpont@ shaareyzedek.org. BIG BAND PARTY RSVP for Jan. 25. At Congregation Beth Shalom in Oak Park. The evening, 7:30-10:30 pm, will feature the 17-piece Ambassadors Big Band. $36 per person in advance; $40 per person at the door. Hors d’ oeuvres and desserts will be served. Welcome the 2020s as though it’ s the 1920s; dress up and dance the night away. Open to the community. Respond to the Beth Shalom office (248-547-7970) or reserve online at congbethshalom. org/event/cafe-Shalom-2020.html. Info: Beth Rodgers at bethlrodgers@ gmail.com. Sy Manello/Editorial Assistant Send items at least 14 days in advance to calendar@ thejewishnews.com. CIRQUE DU SOILEL ICE SPECTACULAR Cirque du Soleil’ s new on ice spectacle AXEL glides into Little Caesars Arena in Detroit for six performances only from January 2-5. The story is about Axel, a young graphic artist and musician, who dives into his hand drawn universe as he falls in love with the captivating Lei. Together they jet off on a fast-moving quest to retrieve the stolen light from the super- villain Vï. In this epic fantasy, graphic art and music intertwine to create the super charged world of AXEL. Spectacular ice skating, breathtaking acrobatics, pop-rock music and vibrant visuals create an energetic and immersive experience for the whole family. Tickets, starting at $100, are available online at cirquedusoleil.com/axel. JAN. 3-5 AUTO SHOW Because the North American International Auto Show has been scheduled to be in June for the first time this year, gearheads may be looking for an auto show fix. The Suburban Collection in Novi is stepping in with its first-ever Southeast Michigan Auto Show, featuring more than 35 car companies and 250 vehicles. Special “Best of Brands” exhibit will showcase one vehicle from each brand and feature a display from the Pontiac-based M1 Concourse. Doors open at 10 a.m. Tickets are $10. JAN. 4 WELLNESS EXPO The fourth annual Wellness Expo will kick off a healthy 2020. It will be held indoors at the Royal Oak Farmers Market in tandem with the popular Saturday morning farmers market. The new year’ s first major healthy living expo will showcase dozens of products and services for a healthier body, mind, home, family, pet and more. Many exhibitors will offer show specials, free samples and door prizes. Health advocates will offer expert presenta- tions, programs and demonstrations. Event-goers will enjoy live music, free massage and concessions. Free event from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. SUBURBAN COLLECTION On The Go people | places | events