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.

Compiled by Sy Manello/Editorial Assistant. 

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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