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(248-547-7970) or reserve online
at congbethshalom.org/event/
cafe-Shalom-2020.html. Info: Beth
Rodgers at bethlrodgers@gmail.
com.
WEDNESDAY, JAN 22
MAH JONGG
12:30 pm, Jan. 22. An Active Life-
JCC Without Borders program at
Beth Shalom in Oak Park. Every
Wednesday. Sponsored by the Beth
Shalom Sisterhood. Info: 248-547-
7970.
DROP IN & LEARN
1 pm, Jan. 22. “American
Jews and Their Politics: Origins,
Agendas, and Debates” at
Congregation Beth Ahm. Discuss
Prof. Howard Lupovitch’
s most
recent series, presented in July
2019. This week: “American Jews
and the Debate Over Slavery.” No
charge; no reservations needed.
Info: Nancy Kaplan (248) 737-1931
or email nancyellen879@att.net.
MOVIE MATINEE
1 pm, Jan. 22. An Active Life
program at the West Bloomfield
Jewish Community Center. A Walk
In the Clouds (1 hr. 42 min.) Free
event.
THURSDAY, JAN. 23
THRILLING THURSDAYS
10-11:30 am, Jan. 23. At Cong.
Shaarey Zedek in Southfield. Open
play group for children ages 0-5
and their favorite adults. Lindsay
Mall, alongside clergy, hosts
songs, stories, games, crafts,
snacks, some special guests and
bubble time for our littlest friends.
There is no charge to attend, but
donations are appreciated.
POTTERY CLASS
11 am-1 pm, Jan. 23. An
Active Life program at the West
Bloomfield Jewish Community
Center. This class for adults
is taught by Allison Berlin. All
supplies included; class punch
card available, $165 for 12
punches (one free class). RSVP:
248-432-5467 or rchessler@
jccdet.org. No classes in Feb.
BERMAN NIGHT OF
LEARNING
7 pm, Jan. 23. Join Sundance
DiDomencio for a professional
drum lesson and drum circle,
which will explore the dynamics
of playing rhythm with others.
Come early for sips, sweets and
schmoozing before the learning
begins. At Cong. Shaarey Zedek
in Southfield. Info: 248-357-5544
or shaareyzedek.org/calendar.
Compiled by Sy Manello/Editorial
Assistant
Send items at least 14 days
in advance to calendar@
thejewishnews.com.
Nosh
news
Chef Max Sussman
Returns
Award-winning Chef Max
Sussman has returned
to Michigan and will
present a series of dinners
at Frame kitchen inside
Joebar in Hazel Park. He
and his brother Eli own
and operate Samesa in
Brooklyn, N.Y. The series
of “Samesa Sundays”
will showcase all they
do at that casual Middle
Eastern spot.
Samesa Sundays are
Feb. 9, March 8 and
April 5. Tickets are $60
for each multicourse
dinner and are available
at framehazelpark.com/
experience/max-sussman-
season-tickets. The Feb.
9 dinner will center
around lamb shoulder
and include pumpernickel
pita.
Birmingham Restaurant Week
Birmingham Restaurant Week will take place Jan
27-31 and Feb. 3-7. Participating restaurants include
220 Merrill, Adachi, Bella Piatti, Big Rock Chophouse,
Bistro Joe’
s, Elie’
s, Fleming’
s Prime Steakhouse &
Wine Bar, Forest, Hazel, Ravines & Downtown, Hyde
Park Prime Steakhouse, Luxe Bar & Grill, The Morrie,
Pernoi, Phoenicia, Rugby Grille, Salvatore Scallopini,
Social Kitchen and Bar, Streetside Seafood, Tallulah
Wine Bar & Bistro, the Triple Nickel, Townhouse
Birmingham and Vinotecca. For event menus, visit
allinbirmingham.com/restaurantweek.
Bistro 82 Closing in Royal Oak
Bistro 82 is closing its doors Jan. 25 in downtown
Royal Oak. The establishment, operated by AFB
Hospitality Group, will transition into a private events
space.
According to AFB operator Aaron Belen, the
second-floor lounge and nightclub, SCL, will remain
open on weekends. “While the decision to close Bistro
was difficult, it was well-contemplated, measured and
the right move at the right time for AFB Hospitality
Group,
” Belen said in a statement. “With the success
of the Morrie restaurants in both Royal Oak and
Birmingham, it made sense for our team to focus
on expanding that concept, with plans for additional
locations in the works.
”
COURTESY OF MAXSUSSMAN.COM
Max
Sussman
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