PRESENT LAUGHTER
NOW-DEC. 15
Present Laughter by Noel
Coward is about the antics of
a group of close friends. They
are “pretenders” to high soci-
ety who have polished their
behaviors to mimic those above
them. The primary character is
a reluctantly aging matinee idol
who experiences the “loneliness
of fame.” It runs for two week-
ends only at Birmingham Village
Players. Thursday, Friday and
Saturday shows begin at 8 pm.
Sunday matinees start at 2 pm.
Individual reserved tickets are
$30 (includes ticketing fee). Flex
packages are also available. Call
the box office, 248-644-2075, or
place an order on the website,
birminghamvillageplayers.com.
BEAUTY ON STAGE
NOW-DEC. 15
Stagecrafters community theatre
in Royal Oak is staging Disney’s
musical Beauty and the Beast.
Performances will run at the his-
toric Baldwin Theatre. Tickets
are now on sale and can be pur-
chased online at stagecrafters.
org or by calling 248-541-6430.
PANEL SET
7:30 PM, DEC. 5 (THURS.)
It’s been more than one year
since the day that changed every-
thing. One year later and our chil-
dren still have questions, and we
are so often at a loss for the right
words. The J invites you to a spe-
cial conversation on talking to our
children about Israel, antisemitism
and their own Jewish identity. The
panel will feature curated experts
Rebecca Starr, Leah Blatnikoff
and Brooke Bendix. This evening
is geared toward parents of chil-
dren ages 10 and under.
FAMILY SHABBAT
10:30-NOON, DEC. 7 (SAT.)
At Congregation Beth Ahm in
West Bloomfield. Kids, tot-fifth
grade, are invited with their par-
ents, grandparents and friends.
Age-appropriate youth services;
special activities based on the
holiday during the month and
snacks. Finish on the bimah at
the end of services. Everyone is
invited for lunch. Kids celebrating
a birthday during the month will
receive a special blessing and
gift. Contact Rachel Rosenthal
with questions at rrosenthal@
cbahm.org.
CONCERT SET
2-3 PM, DEC. 7 (SUN.)
Part of the series Music @ Main
at the West Bloomfield Library,
Main room, sponsored by the
Friends of West Bloomfield
Library. Admission is free. Rev.
Robert Jones Sr. has been a
professional musician for more
than 40 years. His speaking and
musical skills educate, entertain
and inspire.
EXPLORE HALLEL
10-11 AM, DEC. 8 + (SUN.)
“Psalms of Happiness,
Helplessness & Hope” at
Congregation Shaarey Zedek.
Sessions: Dec. 8, 15, 22. Saul A.
Rube, ritual director, will lead the
class. Registration requested:
tinyurl.com/ExploreHallel.
CHANUKAH JOY
12:30-2:45 PM, DEC. 8 (SUN.)
Organized by Congregation
Shaarey Zedek. Gather at Jewish
Senior Life, 6710 W. Maple, West
Bloomfield, and pre-game over
a complimentary pizza lunch.
Then join our senior friends and
assemble 200 gift bags filled
with candles, dreidels, cards and
treats. “Chanu-kits” will be dis-
tributed by Jewish Family Service
to Metro Detroit families in need.
Chanukah songs and desserts will
round out the day. Register: jlive.
app/events/9667.
COFFEE HOUSE
10:45 AM, DEC. 9 (MON.)
At Congregation Shaarey Zedek
in Southfield. “Let’s Get Some
Things Straight: The Truth About
Hospice and Palliative Care.”
Presented by Dr. Thomas O’Neil,
Hospice of Michigan. Cost:
$5 per person (catered lunch)
Registration required: tinyurl.com/
Dec-Coffee-House.
‘THE LEGENDS’
7 PM, DEC. 9 (MON.)
At Emagine Royal Oak, 200 N.
Main St., Royal Oak. Emagine
Entertainment is inviting guests
to come and experience radio
personality and author Mitch
Albom and TV personality Bernie
Smilovitz on stage together as
they talk sports and a variety of
other topics. Tickets are $15 per
person. A portion of all ticket sales
will be donated to S.A.Y. Detroit
and Have Faith Haiti charities.
Tickets can be purchased online
at Emagine-Entertainment.com,
on the Emagine App or at the box
office. This event will be repeated
on Dec. 16, 23 and Jan. 6.
THEMED DINNER
7:15 PM, DEC. 13 (FRI.)
Shabbat Around the World
— France-themed dinner at
Congregation Shir Tikvah in Troy.
Early Shabbat service with dinner
after. Cost is $15 per adult and
$5 per child (12 and under). For
menu information and to register,
go to the congregation website.
BAKE OFF
11 AM, DEC. 15 (SUN.)
At Congregation Shir Tikvah in
Troy. Prepare your latkes at home
and reheat at Shir Tikvah; there
will be candlelighting, Chanukah
songs, crafts and games. To regis-
ter to make latkes or to volunteer,
go to Congregation Shir Tikvah’s
website. This is a free event. There
will be a light lunch available. This
is open to the community.
CHANUKAH PARTY
2:30-4:30 PM, DEC. 15 (SUN.)
The Congregation Shaarey
Zedek Sisterhood will host “The
Eretz Tour.” A Chanukah dance
party for girls and ladies of all
eras. Cost: 13 and under $10;
adults $22. Live DJ, photo both,
latke bar, mash-up, dessert.
RSVP by Dec. 11: tinyurl.com/
EretzTour; 248-351-5544.
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CONCERT SET
2-3 PM, DEC. 7 (SUN.)
Bernie
Smilovitz
‘THE LEGENDS’
7 PM, DEC. 9 (MON.)
Rev. Robert
Jones Sr.
Mitch
Albom