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NEW MEMBER TOUR
6:30 PM, OCT. 25 (FRI.)
At the DIA in Detroit. Learn about
the benefits of membership,
including curatorial auxiliary
groups that support areas of
the collection. Enjoy Friday
night programming and double
discounts in the Museum
Shop. 6:30 pm: Welcome and
presentation in lecture hall;
7:15 pm: Reception in Café
DIA, docent-guided tour of the
museum collection. Free with
registration: dia.org.
FARM VISIT
10 AM-NOON, OCT. 27 (SUN.)
Hosted by NEXTGen Detroit.
Cider, donuts and a hayride at
Three Cedars Farm in Northville.
$18 per family includes seasonal
treats. Dietary laws observed. This
event is intended for families with
children ages 0 to 5, siblings of all
ages welcome. Please note: This
event is taking place in a heated
barn, so we’re on — rain or shine.
Register: jlive.app/events/8904.
FORMER SYNAGOGUES
BUS TOUR
1 PM, OCT. 27 (SUN.)
Hosted by Jewish Historical
Society of Michigan. Learn
the history of these buildings
and the original and current
congregations in them. Cost:
$72. Proceeds include donations
toward the historic buildings’
maintenance. This tour begins
and ends from the parking lot
of the current Adat Shalom
building, 29901 Middlebelt
Road, Farmington Hills; bus will
leave promptly at 1 pm; return
to Adat Shalom by 4:30 pm.
Stairs are needed to enter these
buildings; they are not wheelchair
accessible. No refunds unless the
tour is canceled by JHSM. Info:
jewishdetroitcalendar.org/event/
former-synagogues-bus-tour-2.
COFFEE HOUSE
10:45 AM, OCT. 28 (MON.)
“October 7, One Year Later,” a
session of connection, reflection
and shared experiences of Alon
Lachman, former Shinshin, and
Lior Zisser-Yogev, community
Shlicha. At Congregation Shaarey
Zedek. Alon will share his
personal story and significant
moments from his experience
as a soldier in reserve duty
in Israel, offering insight into
the challenges, triumphs and
everyday life that have shaped
the passing year. Registration
requested: shaareyzedek.
shulcloud.com/event/coffee-
house-october-7th-one-year-later.
html.
PLAY SCREENED
7-8:30 PM, OCT. 28 (MON.)
“Coming of Age as a Queer
Teenager in the Holocaust: Bringing
Margot to the Stage.” Anna Hájková
will introduce and lead a discussion
following the screening of the play.
RCAH Theater, C20 Snyder-Phillips
Hall (downstairs), 362 Bogue St.,
East Lansing.
ORT-WINGO
5:30 PM, NOV. 7 (THURS.)
ORT America’s Michigan Region will
host its annual WINGO fundraiser at
Knollwood Country Club. 10 rounds
of bingo, 30 raffles, a silent auction,
cocktails and a strolling dinner.
RSVP by Oct. 28: ortamerica.org/
WINGO or call (248) 723-8860.
HUNGER MUSEUM
7 PM, OCT. 29 (TUES.)
The community is invited to join
Rabbi Joshua Bennett & MAZON:
A Jewish Response to Hunger in
a virtual exploring of the Hunger
Museum. The tour will give the
main narrative of the museum
over the course of an hour, with
time for questions and discussion.
This tour is free and open to
all, though geared for an adult
audience. Because it’s completely
virtual, you can engage with
immersive and interactive exhibits
anytime, from anywhere, to learn
about the political, economic and
cultural story of the expansion and
dismantling of the American social
safety net. Register: temple-israel.
org.
NOW HEAR THIS
8 PM, OCT. 29 (TUES.)
Emily Slomovits & Friends will
perform at The Ark, 316 S. Main,
Ann Arbor. Emily Slomovits began
playing violin at the age of 7
and has been joining her father
and uncle (the duo Gemini) on
stage since she was 8. She will
be joined by Billy King, Jen Sygit,
San Slomovits, Tim VanRiper and
Marlene Inman. $20.
JEWS IN THEATER
NOON-1:30 PM, OCT. 30+ (WED.)
A class on Zoom. Jewish people
have been involved in Broadway
productions from its inception.
But did you know that Jews have
been involved in the theater,
either as creators or characters,
since the 3rd century B.C.E.?
Rabbi Aaron Bergman will look
at Jewish actors, playwrights and
acting coaches as well as analyze
how Jews have been portrayed
in the theater by non-Jewish
and Jewish writers and actors.
Tuition: $90, Register: jlive.app/
events/8582.
THRILLING THURSDAYS
10 AM, OCT. 31 (THURS.)
At Congregation Shaarey Zedek’s
Youth Lounge. Children ages 0-4
and their favorite adults are invit-
ed to come play in person. Join
Lindsay Mall for a rhythm and
ruach class, with songs, gross
motor activity and more. The com-
munity is welcome. A $5 donation
per family per session is suggest-
ed.
SCHOLAR VISITS
NOV. 1-2 (FRI. & SAT.)
Scholar-In-Residence weekend
at Congregation Shaarey Zedek
with journalist Jonathan Tobin.
Friday: 6 pm musical service; 7
pm dinner (registration required);
8 pm lecture “Whitewashing
antisemitism is the defining chal-
ON THE GO
PEOPLE | PLACES | EVENTS
Rabbi
Aaron
Bergman
Emily
Slomovits
NOW HEAR THIS
OCT. 29, 8 PM