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JLEARN EVENT
1-2:15 PM, MAR. 14 
(THURS.) 
The Holocaust was not a 
gender-neutral genocide. 
Women experienced the 
Holocaust differently and 
were targeted specifically 
as women. Explore the 
unique experiences of 
women under Nazi con-
trol through the stories of 
Jewish victims, survivors 
and perpetrators of the 
Holocaust and learn about 
women who risked their 
lives to resist hatred and 
help others. Instructor: Dr 
Katie Chaka Parks. Tuition: 
$55. At the Zekelman 
Holocaust Center, 3/14-21-
28. Register: jlearn.jfmd.
org. Info: Dalia Keen, 248-
265-2557, dkeen@jcc.org.

‘PETER & THE WOLF’
11 AM-NOON, MAR. 16 
(SAT.) 
Prokofiev’s timeless tale of 
boy vs. wolf comes to life 
in Really Inventive Stuff’s 
signature performance. A 
vaudeville-inspired solo 
performance. Engaging for 
all ages. At Orchestra Hall 
in Detroit. Tickets: tickets.
dso.org.

‘PROMISED LAND’ 
7 PM, MARCH 16 (SAT.) 
At Detroit Film Theatre 
in the DIA. (Also on Sun., 
March 17 at 2 pm.) In 1755, 
the impoverished Capt. 
Ludvig Kahlen (Mads 
Mikkelsen) sets out to con-
quer an uninhabitable land 
with an impossible goal: to 
cultivate crops and build 
a colony for the King in 
exchange for a desperately 
desired royal name for him-
self. But the sole ruler of the 
area, the merciless Frederik 
De Schinkel, determined-
ly believes this territory 
belongs to him. Denmark’s 
submission to the 2024 
Academy Awards. In Danish 
with English subtitles. (127 
min.) General admission 
$10.50; seniors, students 
and DIA members $8.50.

PURIM PALOOZA 
9:30 AM, MARCH 17 
(SUN.) 
At Congregation Shir Tikvah 
in Troy. $5 per person 
$20 max per family; lunch 
additional. Bouncy castles, 
games and prizes and face 
painting; no registration 
required, tickets at the door.

PURIM CARVIVAL 
11 AM-12:30 PM, MARCH 
17 (SUN.)
Yachad’s Purim Carnival at 
Temple Emanu-El in Oak 
Park. Hear a Megillah Spiel 
followed by fun: games, 
inflatables and a pizza 
lunch. Make Mishloach 
Manot for seniors at 
the Teitel Apartments. 
Suggested donation: $18 
per family.

UNDERSTANDING 
DEMENTIA
11 AM, MARCH 19 (TUES.)
“Understanding & 
Responding to Dementia-
Related Behaviors” via 
Zoom. Contact Jessica 
Gibson, Brown Adult Day 

Program support specialist, 
for Zoom link at jgibson@
geshermi.org.

BAKING FOR PURIM
6:30 P.M., MARCH 19 
(TUES.)
“Baking for the Jewish Soul 
— Hamantashen Edition” 
is a culinary celebration 
featuring Temple Beth El 
Executive Director Rachel 
Ellis. She will guide partic-
ipants through the art of 
crafting the perfect haman-
tashen. The event promises 
a medley of flavors, with a 
variety of toppings that ele-
vate these traditional cook-
ies to new heights. Rachel’s 
secret recipe and passion 
for baking will infuse the 
gathering with a sense of 
community and shared joy. 
Tickets at https://tinyurl.
com/mu66f6jf.

JEWISH NEWS EXHIBIT 
11 AM, MARCH 20 (WED.) 
At Temple Beth El. Explore 
“Israel at 75: The Detroit 
Jewish Press Reports on 
the Growth of a Nation,” 
with curator Mike Smith. 
This program is free and 
open to the public, registra-
tion is required at: 

ON THE GO
PEOPLE | PLACES | EVENTS

‘PETER & THE WOLF’
MARCH 16, 11 AM-NOON

‘PROMISED LAND’ 
MARCH 16, 7 PM

Dr. Katie Chaka Parks

