52 | DECEMBER 2 • 2021 

ON THE GO
PEOPLE | PLACES | EVENTS

ROUNDTABLE ON RACE 
NOON-2 PM, DEC. 9
Sponsored by the U-M 
Frankel Center for Judaic 
studies in Ann Arbor. 
Panelists: Katrina Daly 
Thompson of University 
of Wisconsin-Madison, 
Robert Phillips of Ball 
State University, Edwige 
Crucifix of Bryn Mawr 
College, Shanon Shah of 
King’s College London, 

Adi Saleem Bharat of 
University of Michigan. 
They will reflect on 
historical and contemporary 
representations and 
experiences of queer Jews 
and Muslims in a wide 
range of geographies. 
Register: myumi.ch/qgDEy.

HEALTHCARE SERVICES 
NOW-JAN. 15
Community members 
can work with a certified 
healthcare navigator at 
Jewish Family Service 
to explore their health 
insurance options. Learn 
about coverage options, 
subsidies and tax breaks, 
update your information 
and review your plan to 
ensure it’s still a good 

fit. Explore your options 
through Zoom or over the 
phone. This free service 
is open to all community 
members. For more 
information or to schedule 
an appointment, contact 
Jewish Family Service 
at 248-592-3973 or 
navigation@jfsdetroit.org.

INTERFAITH FESTIVAL 
OF LIGHTS 
7-9 PM, DEC. 9
Join the Hindu Community 
Relations Council and 
the Jewish Community 
Relations Council/American 
Jewish Committee for 
their third Chanukah 
and Diwali Celebration: 
A Festival of Lights and 
Friendship. At Sri Sri 

Radha Gopijana Vallabha 
Temple, 36600 Grand River 
Ave., in Farmington Hills. 
Discuss the similarities and 
differences between the 
two holidays. Moderated 
by WJBK-TV’s Roop Raj, the 
conversation will feature 
State Reps. Padma Kuppa 
(D-41) and Samantha 
Steckloff (D-37) as they also 
address their experiences 
and identities as Hindu and 
Jewish legislators. Masks 
are highly recommended. 
Register at https://jlive.
app/events/1236 or email 
kuper@jfmd.org with 
questions.

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Assistant. Send items at least 14 
days in advance to calendar@
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