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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 

