STAYING CONNECTED
At this time of social distancing,
the Jewish News will try to bring
awareness to events/learning sit-
uations offered online by syna-
gogues, temples and community
organizations.
MOVIES IN THE PARK
9-11 PM, AUG. 7
In real (and reel) time, A Dog’
s Purpose
will be shown at Wagner Park in
Downtown Dearborn. Free movies
begin after dusk, with the film starting
as soon as the night sky allows. To
follow ongoing social distancing guide-
lines, Downtown Dearborn staff will
assist attendees in arranging enjoyable
views while remaining socially distant
and monitor on-site activity to maintain
a safe number of participants. The
public is invited to bring a lawn chair
or blanket and settle in for a fun night.
9:30 PM, AUG. 7
The first installment in the classic
Superman film series will come to
life via drive-in at Emagine Novi’
s
parking lot. Parking will be offered on
a first-come, first-serve basis. Tickets
will be sold as parking spaces for
$30 per space, and concessions will
be available via curbside takeout or
car delivery from the Emagine lobby.
Like a traditional movie indoors, pizza,
nachos, candy, pretzel bites and, of
course, popcorn will be up for grabs on
the menu.
THE ART OF STAINED GLASS
1-2:30 PM, AUG. 8
At the Edsel & Eleanor Ford House
in Grosse Pointe Shores, a special
virtual workshop will explore the art
of stained glass history and making.
Stained glass artist and preservation
specialist Barbara Krueger will share
how the glass is made, uncover its
roots and give a tour of the Ford
House’
s own beautiful stained glass
windows, including the coats of arms
in the Gallery. Held over Zoom, partic-
ipants will be able to watch demon-
strations for two styles of stained
glass creations. Tickets are $15 to the
general public and $10 for Ford House
members.
TOUR ISRAEL
NOON - 1PM, AUG. 11
Temple Shir Shalom is offering a live,
virtual Knesset tour with Rabbi Daniel
Schwartz and Israeli tour guide Beni
Levin. Learn about Israel’
s parliament
in Jerusalem, how it works and some
of the contemporary issues Israelis
face that are being addressed in the
Knesset. To register: www.shirshalom.
org/form/livefromtheholyland or call
248-737-8700.
SPEAKER SERIES
7 PM, AUG. 11
Congregation B’
nai Moshe welcomes
Cecilia Muñoz via Zoom. She is vice
president for Public Interest Technology
and Local Initiatives at New America.
Registration is required. For informa-
tion or to register, visit bnaimoshe.org.
CRAFT YOUR WRITING SKILLS
7-8:30 PM, AUG. 11
Those interested in practicing or learn-
ing persuasive writing skills can tune
in to a virtual workshop held by Detroit
Writing Room in partnership with
author and activist Jaclyn Friedman.
Detroit Writing Room offers coaching,
events, coworking spaces and more
to established and aspiring writers.
The class will focus on how to use
language to inspire, persuade and
share messages for social change.
Hosted via Zoom, tickets are $35 with
registration closing 30 minutes before
the event.
BOOK CLUB
7 PM, AUG. 12
The Jewish Historical Society of
Michigan Book Club will discuss
Replica Dodge by Natalie Ruth
Joynton. This is a virtual gathering
on Zoom. Read the book and submit
questions for the author. Cost: $10
for members, $18 for non-members.
Register and submit all questions
by Aug. 10 at noon. Send questions to
kschuchman@michjewishhistory.org.
Instructions for joining the Zoom call
will be sent the day before.
COOK THE PERFECT ROAST
5-6:30 PM, AUG. 15
The Detroit-based Cooking with
Cocktails will host a Sunday session
where roast is the star of the show.
Cooking with Cocktails brings inter-
active cooking experiences to Metro
Detroiters with professional chefs and
mixologists, currently done virtually.
This class will teach participants how
to sear and braise a roast that can
be paired with gravy and mashed
potatoes. Tickets are $29.99 and will
include a list of ingredients so partici-
pants can cook along.
SUGAR RUSH
7:30 PM, AUG. 20
NEXTGen Detroit will help adults 21-45
design their very own candy boards
with Jamie Amster and Marni Cohen
of Candy Overboard. Master the art of
building a beautiful candy board that is
fun to show off and even more fun to
eat. Register before Aug. 12. Cost is
$15 per person and includes candy kit
with the board and all the candy. Note,
certified kosher versions of the candy
kit are available upon request. Kit
pickup options are: Bloomfield Hills on
Aug. 16 between 6-7 pm; Birmingham
on Aug., 20 between 9 am-3 pm. Exact
addresses will be sent after you regis-
ter. Info: lrubin@jfmd.org.
YIDDISH SHORT STORY
7:30-9 PM, AUG. 25
Hosted by Congregation Beth Ahm,
Yiddish lecturer, educator and trans-
lator Beth Ahmer Daniella HarPaz
Mechnikov will recite a Yiddish short
story by classic Yiddish storyteller
Moyshe Nadir. Told in both Yiddish and
English, knowledge of Yiddish won’
t be
necessary to enjoy the experience. The
online virtual event is free to attend
with registration.
Compiled by Sy Manello/Editorial
Assistant and Ashley Zlapotosky/
Contributing Writer. Send items at least
14 days in advance to calendar@
thejewishnews.com.
Jaclyn
Friedman
On The Go
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