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EXHIBIT OPENS 
APRIL 20 (SAT.)-JULY 14 
“In the Neighborhood: 
Everyday Life on Hastings 
Street.” Hosted by Jewish 
Historical Society of 
Michigan at the Detroit 
Historical Museum, 5401 
Woodward, Detroit. Take a 
walk back in time to Detroit’s 
first Jewish enclave, 1880-
1930, where tradition and 
innovation rubbed shoul-
ders in surprising ways. 
Free with DHM admission. 
Questions? Call 248-915-
1826 or email info@jhsmich-
igan.org. Register: jlive.app/
events/7570.

‘DEARLY DEPARTED’ 
2 PM, APRIL 20 (SAT.) 
At DIA Lecture Hall, 5200 
Woodward Ave. Physical 
comedian Karim Muasher 
plays a discombobulated 
widower trying to deliver a 
eulogy. One mistake leads 
to another, taking him on 
an epic adventure from the 
depths of the ocean to the 
kaleidoscope of outer space. 
A silly and heartfelt explo-
ration of grief for the whole 
family. (45 min.) For families 
with children age 10 and 
up. Registration encouraged: 
tickets.dia.org. Presented 
with live ASL interpretation.

BLUES EVENT 
7:30 PM, APRIL 20 (WED.) 
At The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann 
Arbor. Once a year, Mark “Mr. 
B” Braun, Ann Arbor’s own 

wizard of blues and boogie 
piano music, comes together 
with other top piano players 
from around southeastern 
Michigan and beyond. Along 
with Mr. B himself, this year’s 
show features Lluis Coloma, 
Brendon Davis and Elder 
Robert Moore. Tickets: $30.

GUN SAFETY 
8:30 AM-4:30 PM, APRIL 21 
(SUN.) 
Join Jewish American 
military veterans and the 
staff of Shooter’s Lane, 
3240 Orchard Lake, West 
Bloomfield, for a gun safety 
course and Michigan fire-
arms law course. Completion 
of the course satisfies 
Michigan’s requirements 
for concealed pistol license 
(CPL) application. An option-
al kosher lunch and coffee 
will be provided for $10. Cost 
info: Rachel Baker, 810-299-
6311 or Nick Israel, 248-996-
3222.

PESACH FAMILY PROGRAM 
9:30 AM, APRIL 21 (SUN.) 
At Congregation Shaarey 
Zedek. Time with the clergy, 
a bagel brunch, crafts, songs 
and a special “Get Out of 
Egypt!” obstacle course. All 
families with children 0-12 
are invited and welcome to 
participate. There is no cost 
for this program, but registra-
tion is encouraged: 
shaareyzedek.shulcloud.com.

EARTH DAY 
2-4 PM, APRIL 21 (SUN.) 
Hosted by Adamah Detroit 
at Johnson Nature Center, 
3325 Franklin, Bloomfield 
Township. Brief Jewish 
environmental learning fol-
lowed by land stewardship 
volunteer activities. Help the 
nature center team prepare 
the land for the summer 
season to come. All ages. 

The Nature Center will also 
have a table vendor market 
available to explore before 
and during the program. 
Wear comfortable shoes/
boots, bring a full water bot-
tle. Info: ari.cohen@adamah.
org. Register: jlive.app/
events/7090.

SECOND SEDER 
5 PM, APRIL 23 (TUES.) 
Join Congregation Shir 
Tikvah for a second seder. 
Menu: gefilte fish; green 
salad; chicken soup and 
matzah balls; boneless chick-
en breast with lemon sauce; 
horseradish mashed pota-
toes; grilled asparagus; broc-
coli florets; flourless choc-
olate cake; coffee and tea. 
Cost: $50 per adult and $22 
per child age 5-13. Register 
at shirtikvah.org/event/2nd-
seder-at-cst.html.

PASSOVER SEDER 
5-8 PM, APRIL 23 (TUES.) 
Temple Emanu-El’s Religious 
Committee & Sisterhood 
present Second Night Seder. 
A catered dinner (with a 
vegan option) and all ages 
are welcome. The seder 
will incorporate themes 
of a Miriam Seder. While 
there is a discount ticket 
price for Temple Emanu-El 
members, the seder is open 
to the community. You can 
also sponsor a pour of wine 
with a donation to Temple 

Emanu-El. Sign up for tickets: 
templeemanuelop.shulcloud.
com/event/passoversed-
er2024.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT 
1:30-2:30 PM, APRIL 25 
(THURS.) 
Via Zoom. Contact Sharilyn 
Rowe, Brown Adult Day 
social worker, for Zoom link: 
srowe@jslmi.org. 

BOOK DISCUSSION 
10 AM, APRIL 27 (SAT.) 
At Congregation Shaarey 
Zedek. Rabbi Sharon Brous 
recently spoke about her 
new book The Amen Effect. 
Come to a book club dis-
cussion about her book with 
Rabbi Dahlen. Pick up your 
free book at CSZ before 
the discussion (if you have 
not already received one). 
Passover breakfast will be 
served and drop-off activities 
for children of all ages will be 
available in Brodsky Tikvah 
Chapel.

ANNUAL MEETING 
11:45 AM-1:15 PM, MAY 7 
(TUES.) 
Federation’s Women’s 
Philanthropy Group annual 
meeting. Arrival and reg-
istration followed by pro-
gram and lunch at noon. 
Appreciation of outgoing 
president Sherrie Singer 
and the installation of Nancy 
Glen, president-elect. The 
Marion Freedman Women’s 
Philanthropy Volunteer 
Award will be presented 
to Jennifer Silverman. $50 
per person includes plated 
lunch. Dietary laws observed. 
RSVP no later than April 28: 
jlive.app/events/7650.

Compiled by Sy Manello/Editorial 

Assistant. Send items at least 14 

days in advance to calendar@

thejewishnews.com.

ON THE GO
PEOPLE | PLACES | EVENTS

‘Dearly 
Departed’

Mark “Mr. 
B” Braun

