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3LUNCH & LEARNLUNCH & LEARN

Time: 12:00 pm

Noon-1 pm. Rabbi Robert Gamer discusses “Contemporary Jewish Law” in his monthly series at Cong. Beth Shalom, Oak Park. . RSVP: 248-547-7970. *
WEIGHT MANAGEMENTWEIGHT MANAGEMENT

Time: 6:00 pm

6 pm. St. Joseph Mercy Oakland offers free seminars on metabolic nutrition and weight management for diabetes prevention or treatment or management of cholesterol and weight. On Jan. 3, 10 and 24; Feb. 7 and 28; March 20; April 10 and 24. At hospital’s Franco Communications Center, 44405 Woodward, Pontiac. RSVP: 248-858-2475.*

4ART-IN-ACTIONART-IN-ACTION

Time: 9:00 am

9 am-4 pm. Create works of art, no experience necessary, at Song and Spirit Institute for Peace, 2599 Harvard, Berkley. Institute co-founder/artist Mary Gilhuly will assist 50 participants, age 12 and older, to create mosaic tiles, paint a ceramic soup bowl and make a peace-themed collage. Some items will be sold with proceeds going to the institute and also Brother Al’s Canticle Cafe Bicycle Cart ministry in Detroit. includes lunch/art supplies. RSVP: www.songandspirit.org.*
DVD LECTURESDVD LECTURES

Time: 12:00 pm

Noon. Drop by for new 24-part DVD course on “The Dead Sea Scrolls” at Cong. Beth Ahm, West Bloomfield. Informal discussion facilitated by Nancy Kaplan will follow two 30-minutes lectures by Rutgers University Prof. Gary Rendsburg. Found in 1947 in caves near the Dead Sea, the Scrolls shed light on Jewish history, culture and religion in the period from third century B.C.E. through 68 C.E. Free. Details: 248-737-1931 or nancyellen879@att.net.*

5ART-IN-ACTIONART-IN-ACTION

Time: 9:00 am

9 am-4 pm. Create works of art, no experience necessary, at Song and Spirit Institute for Peace, 2599 Harvard, Berkley. Institute co-founder/artist Mary Gilhuly will assist 50 participants, age 12 and older, to create mosaic tiles, paint a ceramic soup bowl and make a peace-themed collage. Some items will be sold with proceeds going to the institute and also Brother Al’s Canticle Cafe Bicycle Cart ministry in Detroit. includes lunch/art supplies. RSVP: www.songandspirit.org.*
GAME DAYGAME DAY

Time: 11:00 am

11 am-3 pm. Temple Israel, West Bloomfield, will provide the tables for playing such games as canasta, bridge, mah jong, pinochle and euchre. ; includes lunch served at noon. RSVP: michelle@temple-israel.org or 248-661-5700. *
CHINESE CULTURECHINESE CULTURE

Time: 5:30 pm

5:30 pm. In honor of the Chinese “Year of the Dragon,” young children and their families at Temple Israel, West Bloomfield, will get an introduction to the culture and cuisine of China. Evening includes musical guests, theatrical artists, crafts and a special dinner. child/ adult. RSVP due now: Donna, dbolda@temple-israel.org or (248) 661-5750. *
DSO AT JCCDSO AT JCC

Time: 7:30 pm

7:30 pm. Detroit Symphony Orchestra’s Neighborhood Concert Series has Leonard Slatkin conducting a program of Copland and Brahms at Berman Center for Performing Arts at West Bloomfield JCC. Program repeated 8 pm Saturday at Kirk in the Hills Presbyterian Church, 1340 W. Long Lake Road in Bloomfield Hills. / for under age 18 and students. www.dso.org/neighborhood or 313-576-5111.*

6ART-IN-ACTIONART-IN-ACTION

Time: 9:00 am

9 am-4 pm. Create works of art, no experience necessary, at Song and Spirit Institute for Peace, 2599 Harvard, Berkley. Institute co-founder/artist Mary Gilhuly will assist 50 participants, age 12 and older, to create mosaic tiles, paint a ceramic soup bowl and make a peace-themed collage. Some items will be sold with proceeds going to the institute and also Brother Al’s Canticle Cafe Bicycle Cart ministry in Detroit. includes lunch/art supplies. RSVP: www.songandspirit.org.*
INFANTS STORY TIMEINFANTS STORY TIME

Time: 10:30 am

10:30 am. Simple stories, songs, finger plays, social interaction and playing time offered in a baby-friendly setting at Temple Israel, West Bloomfield. Meet in temple’s children’s library. Free, but RSVP required: michelle@temple-israel.org or 248-661-5700. *
EAST LANSING SPEAKEREAST LANSING SPEAKER

Time: 7:30 pm

7:30 pm. Joel Jacob, international chairman of Mazon: A Jewish Response to Hunger, will speak on “Faith in Action: Our Jewish Mandate to End Hunger” at Cong. Shaarey Zedek, 1924 Coolidge, East Lansing. Congregation collecting donations to Mazon and cans of soup for Greater Lansing Food Bank. www.shaareyzedek.org or 517-351-3570.*

7ART-IN-ACTIONART-IN-ACTION

Time: 9:00 am

9 am-4 pm. Create works of art, no experience necessary, at Song and Spirit Institute for Peace, 2599 Harvard, Berkley. Institute co-founder/artist Mary Gilhuly will assist 50 participants, age 12 and older, to create mosaic tiles, paint a ceramic soup bowl and make a peace-themed collage. Some items will be sold with proceeds going to the institute and also Brother Al’s Canticle Cafe Bicycle Cart ministry in Detroit. includes lunch/art supplies. RSVP: www.songandspirit.org.*
BEIT KODESH MOVEBEIT KODESH MOVE

Time: 9:00 am

9 am. Members of Cong. Beit Kodesh will join Cong. B’nai Moshe family in West Bloomfield at a special Shabbat service, during which items from the former synagogue in Livonia will be rededicated. 248-788-0600.*
SHABBAT FOR KIDSSHABBAT FOR KIDS

Time: 9:30 am

9:30 am. All generations welcome at monthly program that introduces young children to Shabbat and holidays in a fun way at Temple Beth El, Bloomfield Township. Informal service in chapel will be followed by snack and crafts at 10 in the Alpert Room. Free. Temple religious school: (248) 865-0612.*
SHABBAT MELODIESSHABBAT MELODIES

Time: 12:00 pm

Noon. After Shabbat service, Rebecca Nadis will teach some new niggunim (tunes) and a few words of Torah at Cong. Beth Ahm, West Bloomfield. 248-851-6880.*
EXPLORING JUDAISMEXPLORING JUDAISM

Time: 12:30 pm

12:30 pm. “Exploring Judaism: A Reconstructionist Approach” is weekly lecture series sponsored by Cong. T’chiyah in Mondry Bldg., 15000 W. 10 Mile, Oak Park. Free except for one-time fee for book. Today’s topic: “The Creation of American Judaism.” RSVP: Maureen, mlynbernard@att.net or 248-542-0900. *

8ART-IN-ACTIONART-IN-ACTION

Time: 9:00 am

9 am-4 pm. Create works of art, no experience necessary, at Song and Spirit Institute for Peace, 2599 Harvard, Berkley. Institute co-founder/artist Mary Gilhuly will assist 50 participants, age 12 and older, to create mosaic tiles, paint a ceramic soup bowl and make a peace-themed collage. Some items will be sold with proceeds going to the institute and also Brother Al’s Canticle Cafe Bicycle Cart ministry in Detroit. includes lunch/art supplies. RSVP: www.songandspirit.org.*
DISCUSS BOOKDISCUSS BOOK

Time: 9:30 am

9:30 am. Talk about Building a Successful Volunteer Culture by Rabbi Charles Simon at Temple Emanu-El, Oak Park. educator@emanuel-mich.org or 248-967-4023.*
HEARTFELT ARTHEARTFELT ART

Time: 12:00 pm

Noon-4 pm. “Art with Heart” exhibit/sale opens for three days at Janice Charach Gallery, inside West Bloomfield JCC. Presented by JCC’s Special Needs Dept., in conjunction with Berman Center for Performing Arts, exhibit features original artwork that adults and children of all abilities fashioned from found or recycled items. Forty percent of proceeds from sales applied to annual “JCC’s Got Talent” show on March 1. Additional hours: 10 am-5 pm Monday and Tuesday. Leah, 248-432-5457.*
JUDAIC NEEDLEWORKJUDAIC NEEDLEWORK

Time: 1:00 pm

1 pm. Pomegranate Guild of Southeastern Michigan, a group that studies and creates Judaic needlework, will meet at Prentis Jewish Apartments, 15100 W. 10 Mile in Oak Park. At 1:30 Wednesday, group will present a hand-stitched banner to Prentis Residents’ Council. Group details on Facebook or from Judy, 248-661-5337.*

9ART-IN-ACTIONART-IN-ACTION

Time: 9:00 am

9 am-4 pm. Create works of art, no experience necessary, at Song and Spirit Institute for Peace, 2599 Harvard, Berkley. Institute co-founder/artist Mary Gilhuly will assist 50 participants, age 12 and older, to create mosaic tiles, paint a ceramic soup bowl and make a peace-themed collage. Some items will be sold with proceeds going to the institute and also Brother Al’s Canticle Cafe Bicycle Cart ministry in Detroit. includes lunch/art supplies. RSVP: www.songandspirit.org.*
ADULT BOOK CLUBADULT BOOK CLUB

Time: 9:45 am

9:45 am. Marilyn Schelberg will facilitate discussion of This Is Where I Leave You by Jonathan Tropper at Temple Israel, West Bloomfield. . Series: / for TI member. Program repeats 6:30 pm Tuesday. RSVP: judy@temple-israel.org or 248-661-5700.*
DAYTIME CANASTADAYTIME CANASTA

Time: 12:30 pm

12:30-2:30 pm. Fran Heicklen will teach the rummy-like card game on three Mondays, through Jan. 23, at Hadassah House, 5030 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield. Limited to 12 players. payable to Hadassah. RSVP to the instructor: franheicklen@yahoo.com *

10ART-IN-ACTIONART-IN-ACTION

Time: 9:00 am

9 am-4 pm. Create works of art, no experience necessary, at Song and Spirit Institute for Peace, 2599 Harvard, Berkley. Institute co-founder/artist Mary Gilhuly will assist 50 participants, age 12 and older, to create mosaic tiles, paint a ceramic soup bowl and make a peace-themed collage. Some items will be sold with proceeds going to the institute and also Brother Al’s Canticle Cafe Bicycle Cart ministry in Detroit. includes lunch/art supplies. RSVP: www.songandspirit.org.*
LUNCH & LEARNLUNCH & LEARN

Time: 12:00 pm

Noon. Bring a bag lunch to Rabbi Arnie Sleutelberg’s lecture at Cong. Shir Tikvah, Troy. www.shirtikvah.org or 248-649-4418.*
CAREGIVERS’ SUPPORTCAREGIVERS’ SUPPORT

Time: 1:30 pm

1:30-3:30 pm. Dorothy & Peter Brown Jewish Community Adult Day Care Program of Jewish Senior Life offers support group for family caregivers of older adults, held at JVS, 29699 Southfield Road, Southfield. Free. Respite care available by advance reservation only. RSVP: Dorothy, 248-233-4392.*
HESCHEL REMEMBEREDHESCHEL REMEMBERED

Time: 5:00 pm

5 pm. Cong. Beth Ahm will screen a DVD of the last televised interview of Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel, a towering figure in 20th-century Judaism. Free. 248-737-1931 or nancyellen879@att.net.*
HESCHEL REMEMBEREDHESCHEL REMEMBERED

Time: 6:00 pm

5 pm. Cong. Beth Ahm will screen a DVD of the last televised interview of Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel, a towering figure in 20th-century Judaism. Free. For information, call Nancy Kaplan (248) 737-1931 or email nancyellen879@att.net.*
EVENING CANASTAEVENING CANASTA

Time: 6:30 pm

6:30-8:30 pm. Learn to play canasta in three Tuesday sessions, through Jan. 24, at Hadassah House, 5030 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield. Limited to eight players. payable to Hadassah. RSVP to the instructor: franheicklen@yahoo.com *

11ART-IN-ACTIONART-IN-ACTION

Time: 9:00 am

9 am-4 pm. Create works of art, no experience necessary, at Song and Spirit Institute for Peace, 2599 Harvard, Berkley. Institute co-founder/artist Mary Gilhuly will assist 50 participants, age 12 and older, to create mosaic tiles, paint a ceramic soup bowl and make a peace-themed collage. Some items will be sold with proceeds going to the institute and also Brother Al’s Canticle Cafe Bicycle Cart ministry in Detroit. includes lunch/art supplies. RSVP: www.songandspirit.org.*
FOR JOB SEEKERSFOR JOB SEEKERS

Time: 9:30 am

9:30-11 am. J Seekers Strategy Sessions, a drop-in networking opportunity, happens Wednesdays at Oak Park JCC. Free. Karen: kgutman@jvsdet.org or 248-233-4248.*
USED BOOK SALEUSED BOOK SALE

Time: 10:00 am

10 am-3 pm. Fiction, nonfiction, cookbooks, history, Judaica, children’s books and more at first day of sale in Meyers Library at West Bloomfield JCC. Additional hours: 10 am-3 pm daily through Thursday, Jan. 22. www.jccdet.org or Francine, 248-432-5546.*
LUNAR LEARNLUNAR LEARN

Time: 7:00 pm

7 pm. Rabbinic Associate Keren Alpert lectures on “Debts, Ownership and Deeds,” an examination of Jewish law and practices regarding loans, payments, salaries and other business transactions. Meets at Temple Beth El, Bloomfield Twp. Free. RSVP advised: TBE Religious School, 248-865-0612.*

12TECHNION SPEAKERTECHNION SPEAKER

Time: 7:30 am

7:30 am. Following continental breakfast, the American Technion Society (ATS)presents year’s first iTech Series lecture on “Maintaining Israel’s Superior Defense Through Rocket Technology” at the ATS office, 30230 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 155, Farmington Hills. Guest speaker: Aerospace Engineering Prof. Benny Natan from the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology. Free, and no solicitation. Registration: leah@ats.org or 248-737-1990. *
ART-IN-ACTIONART-IN-ACTION

Time: 9:00 am

9 am-4 pm. Create works of art, no experience necessary, at Song and Spirit Institute for Peace, 2599 Harvard, Berkley. Institute co-founder/artist Mary Gilhuly will assist 50 participants, age 12 and older, to create mosaic tiles, paint a ceramic soup bowl and make a peace-themed collage. Some items will be sold with proceeds going to the institute and also Brother Al’s Canticle Cafe Bicycle Cart ministry in Detroit. includes lunch/art supplies. RSVP: www.songandspirit.org.*
LUNCH & LEARNLUNCH & LEARN

Time: 11:45 am

11:45 am-1 pm. Rabbi Aaron Bergman teaches three-part series, “How to Create Your Own Spiritual Practice,” at Adat Shalom Synagogue, Farmington Hills. Learn how techniques of meditation, chanting and learning to do social action can be brought into a Jewish spiritual experience. Continues Jan. 19 and 26. Bring a dairy lunch; beverage and dessert provided. Free. RSVP by Jan. 9: Sheila, 248-851-5100, ext. 246 or slederman@adatshalom.org.*
LUNCH & LEARNLUNCH & LEARN

Time: 12:00 pm

Noon. Rabbinic Associate Keren Alpert leads session at Temple Beth El, Bloomfield Twp. (See “Lunar Learn” listing on Jan. 14 for topic.) Bring a brown bag lunch; beverage available. Free. RSVP advised: TBE Religious School, 248-865-0612.*
CAREGIVERS’ SUPPORTCAREGIVERS’ SUPPORT

Time: 2:00 pm

2-4 pm. Dorothy & Peter Brown Jewish Community Adult Day Care Program of Jewish Senior Life holds monthly support group for family caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or a related diagnosis, held at Fleischman Residence/Blumberg Plaza, 6710 W. Maple in West Bloomfield. Free. Respite care available by advance reservation only. RSVP: Fran, 248-592-5032.*
FREEDOM CONCERTFREEDOM CONCERT

Time: 6:00 pm

6 pm. Reception precedes “The Bridge to Freedom Concert” at 7, at Freedom House, 2630 W. Lafayette in Detroit. Songs about justice and peace performed by musician-radio host Rev. Robert Jones and Ben Mugisha, aka “the Ben,” a Rwandan pop star recently granted asylum in the United States. / advance/ child. www.freedomhouse.org or Deborah, 313-964-4320.*
HOLIDAY DISCUSSIONHOLIDAY DISCUSSION

Time: 7:00 pm

7 pm. RSVP by Jan. 5 for next Gesharim (Bridges) program. Group will discuss Israel and Jewish holiday of Tu b’Shevat (New Year of the Trees) at Temple Israel, West Bloomfield. Gesharim is for converts to Judaism, those in the process of conversion, people involved in interfaith relationships or Jews wanting to learn more about their faith. Free. RSVP: amber.designs@hotmail.com or 248-895-9798.*
Joseph / DreamcoatJoseph / Dreamcoat

Time: 7:00 pm

7 pm. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, a musical retelling of the life of Joseph and his brothers from Genesis, at the Berman Center for the Performing Arts in the West Bloomfield JCC. Sky’s the Limit Productions offers additional shows: 8 pm Saturday, Jan. 14; 3 pm Sunday, Jan. 15; 7 pm Thursday, Jan. 19; 8 pm Saturday, Jan. 21; 3 pm Sunday, Jan. 22. ; group discounts for organizations. www.theberman.org or 248-661-1900.*

13ART-IN-ACTIONART-IN-ACTION

Time: 9:00 am

9 am-4 pm. Create works of art, no experience necessary, at Song and Spirit Institute for Peace, 2599 Harvard, Berkley. Institute co-founder/artist Mary Gilhuly will assist 50 participants, age 12 and older, to create mosaic tiles, paint a ceramic soup bowl and make a peace-themed collage. Some items will be sold with proceeds going to the institute and also Brother Al’s Canticle Cafe Bicycle Cart ministry in Detroit. includes lunch/art supplies. RSVP: www.songandspirit.org.*
SYNERGY DINNERSYNERGY DINNER

Time: 5:00 pm

5 pm. Award-winning author/educator Dr. Deborah Lipstadt returns for SYNergy weekend at Adat Shalom Synagogue. Begins with “Shabbat-Appella” service for families of all ages. Also, casual buffet at 6:15 pm and Lipstadt’s presentation on her newest book, The Eichmann Trial. Childcare at 6:15. Children’s program, “Sport Stacking” with Mr. Jim, at 7:15. Dinner charge: family/ adult age 13 and older/ ages 3-12. RSVP with check by Jan. 6: Adat Shalom Synagogue, 29901 Middlebelt, Farmington Hills, MI 48334. Indicate how many vegetarian and seating requests. info@adatshalom.org.or 248-851-5100.*
PRAY & PLAYPRAY & PLAY

Time: 6:00 pm

6 pm. Family-friendly Shabbat service followed by dinner and games night at Cong. Beth Ahm, West Bloomfield. family/ age 13 and older/ ages 6-12. RSVP by Jan. 11: 248-851-6880. Details: Nina, nrosenblum@cbahm.org.*
SYNERGY SPEAKERSYNERGY SPEAKER

Time: 7:15 pm

7:15 pm. Adat Shalom Synagogue, Farmington Hills, presents award-winning author/educator Dr. Deborah Lipstadt on SYNergy weekend. She will speak about her latest book, The Eichmann Trial: Its International Significance After 50 Years. Free. info@adatshalom.org. or 248-851-5100.*
ANNIVERSARY SHABBATANNIVERSARY SHABBAT

Time: 8:00 pm

8 pm. Service ushers in “The Way We Were,” theme of weekend celebration for 60th anniversary of Temple Emanu-El at its building in Oak Park. www.emanuel-mich.org or 248-967-4020.*

14ART-IN-ACTIONART-IN-ACTION

Time: 9:00 am

9 am-4 pm. Create works of art, no experience necessary, at Song and Spirit Institute for Peace, 2599 Harvard, Berkley. Institute co-founder/artist Mary Gilhuly will assist 50 participants, age 12 and older, to create mosaic tiles, paint a ceramic soup bowl and make a peace-themed collage. Some items will be sold with proceeds going to the institute and also Brother Al’s Canticle Cafe Bicycle Cart ministry in Detroit. includes lunch/art supplies. RSVP: www.songandspirit.org.*
TOY SHOWTOY SHOW

Time: 9:00 am

9 am-2 pm. Aisles of toys at Royal Oak Farmers Market. 316 E. 11 Mile, Royal Oak. adults; free for child with parent. Eric, 248-797-2112.*
YOGA & TORAHYOGA & TORAH

Time: 10:00 am

10 am. Following 9 am traditional service at Adat Shalom Synagogue, West Bloomfield, practice yoga with Rabbi Shere and Yogi Shawn Broida, or attend community educator Ruth Bergman’s Torah study session, “No Straw for Bricks.” Bergman’s focus is on first difficult steps of Moses’ confrontation with Pharaoh and the painful consequences for the Hebrew slaves. 248-851-5100.*
EXPLORING JUDAISMEXPLORING JUDAISM

Time: 12:30 pm

12:30 pm. “Exploring Judaism: A Reconstructionist Approach” is lecture series sponsored by Cong. T’chiyah in Mondry Bldg., 15000 W. 10 Mile, Oak Park. Free except for one-time fee for book. Today’s topic: “Evolving Religious Civilization.” RSVP: Maureen, mlynbernard@att.net or 248-542-0900. *
FAMILY HAVDALAHFAMILY HAVDALAH

Time: 5:15 pm

5:15 pm. Adat Shalom Synagogue, Farmington Hills, presents “Saturday Night Lights,” a free Havdalah program including a craft project. Suitable for families with children in kindergarten and younger. Free. RSVP required: laurenhannareich@hotmail.com or jlweinstein@sbcglobal.net.*
SUSHI & SAKESUSHI & SAKE

Time: 7:00 pm

7 pm. The Men’s Club invites the community to “Sushi & Sake” with Dish Kosher Cuisine at Cong. Beth Ahm, West Bloomfield. Learn to make sushi and eat the results. . fabio@prinmgmt.com or www.cbahm.org.*
CELEBRATION EVENTCELEBRATION EVENT

Time: 7:30 pm

7:30 pm. RSVP by Jan. 12 for “Generation to Generation Party” at Temple Emanu-El, Oak Park. Features an expansive Havdalah reception with hors d’oeuvres and concert by singer/songwriter Cliff Erickson. Event continues “The Way We Were” weekend celebration of the temple’s 60th anniversary. Free, but donations encouraged. 248-967-4020 or www.emanuel-mich.org.*
‘CANTOR’S CABARET’‘CANTOR’S CABARET’

Time: 7:30 pm

7:30 pm. Adat Shalom Synagogue Yiddish music concert performed by Hazzan Daniel Gross, Lauren Skuce Gross and Marty Liebman. There is a charge. Details/RSVP: info@adatshalom.org or 248-851-5100.*

15FREEP EDITORFREEP EDITOR

Time: 9:00 am

9 am. Following Brotherhood bagel breakfast, Stephen Henderson, editorial page director at the Detroit Free Press, speaks at 9:30 at Temple Beth El, Bloomfield Twp. Community welcome. Nominal charge for breakfast, payable at door. Free program. Barbara, 248-851-1100, ext. 3149.*
ART-IN-ACTIONART-IN-ACTION

Time: 9:00 am

9 am-4 pm. Create works of art, no experience necessary, at Song and Spirit Institute for Peace, 2599 Harvard, Berkley. Institute co-founder/artist Mary Gilhuly will assist 50 participants, age 12 and older, to create mosaic tiles, paint a ceramic soup bowl and make a peace-themed collage. Some items will be sold with proceeds going to the institute and also Brother Al’s Canticle Cafe Bicycle Cart ministry in Detroit. includes lunch/art supplies. RSVP: www.songandspirit.org.*
ELDERS HONOREDELDERS HONORED

Time: 9:00 am

9 am. Older generations especially invited to "Honoring Our Elders Day," sponsored by Temple Emanu-El Religious School in Oak Park on the temple's 60th anniversary weekend. Features include Jewish "Antiques Road Show," social action projects and commemoration of "Jewish Involvement in Civil Rights." Free. www.emanuel-mich.org or 248-967-4020.*
JEWISH JOURNEYJEWISH JOURNEY

Time: 10:30 am

10:30 am-1 pm. Ruth Katsnelson, a Judaic studies teacher at Temple Israel Religious School, will share travel stories and photographs from her tour of Jewish historical sites in Central Europe, including Prague, Vienna and Budapest. Presentation at Holocaust Memorial Center, 28123 Orchard Lake Road, in Farmington Hills. ; free for Jewish Genealogical Society of Michigan members. www.jgsmi.org to RSVP.*
WEAVING DEMOWEAVING DEMO

Time: 12:00 pm

Noon-4 pm. Michael Daitch and James McCutheon, weavers of tallit, will demonstrate weaving in Rivera Court at Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward. Free with museum admission. www.dia.org or 313-833-7900. Coat of Many Colors Handweavers: 586-419-1592.*
ICE SKATING PARTYICE SKATING PARTY

Time: 3:00 pm

3 pm. Family ice skating party with kosher pizza dinner at Novi Ice Arena, 42400 Nick Lidstrom Drive, Novi. Sponsored by Men’s Club and Education & Youth Department of Adat Shalom Synagogue. for skating and dinner/ skate rental/ dinner only. RSVP with check payable to the Adat Shalom Men’s Club; due by Jan. 11 at 29901 Middlebelt Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48334. Questions: 248-851-5100. *
ANTI-SEMITIC TRIALSANTI-SEMITIC TRIALS

Time: 3:00 pm

3 pm. Native Detroiter Robert Rockaway, professor emeritus of Tel Aviv University, discusses infamous historical trials of Alfred Dreyfus, Mendel Beilis and Leo Frank at Holocaust Memorial Center, 28123 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills. Free, but limited seating. 553-2400, ext. 12.*
ISRAELI FILMISRAELI FILM

Time: 5:30 pm

5:30 pm. Prof. Howard Lupovitch facilitates “Israel: Lessons From the Past,” an Israeli film series that continues with Three Days and a Child, at Cong. Beth Ahm, West Bloomfield. Discussion to follow. Series explores beginning of modern Israeli politics and interplay between Jewish tradition and secular Israeli culture. . RSVP: David, 248-851-6880.*

16MLK BREAKFASTMLK BREAKFAST

Time: 8:30 am

8:30 am. Jewish community invited to scholarship breakfast on Martin Luther King Jr. Day featuring speaker Rev. Dr. Charles Adams, senior pastor of Hartford Memorial Baptist Church. United Negro College Fund & Detroit Inter-Alumni Council host at Shriners Silver Garden Events Center (former Cong. B’nai David), 24350 Southfield Road in Southfield. / tax-deductible. Tickets: Leslie.Andrews@uncf.org or 313-873-1500.*
AKIVA OPEN HOUSEAKIVA OPEN HOUSE

Time: 9:00 am

9 am. Parents with children age 2-6 can meet staff of Early Childhood Center at Akiva Hebrew Day School, 21100 W. 12 Mile Road, Southfield. Food and children’s entertainment at 10:30. www.akiva.org or Lisa, 248-386-1625, ext. 233.*
ART-IN-ACTIONART-IN-ACTION

Time: 9:00 am

9 am-4 pm. Create works of art, no experience necessary, at Song and Spirit Institute for Peace, 2599 Harvard, Berkley. Institute co-founder/artist Mary Gilhuly will assist 50 participants, age 12 and older, to create mosaic tiles, paint a ceramic soup bowl and make a peace-themed collage. Some items will be sold with proceeds going to the institute and also Brother Al’s Canticle Cafe Bicycle Cart ministry in Detroit. includes lunch/art supplies. RSVP: www.songandspirit.org.*
LUNCH & LEARNLUNCH & LEARN

Time: 11:45 am

11:45 am-12:45 pm. COJAR hosts Goldie Silverstein’s lecture on “Shalom – More Than Just a Greeting” at Oak Park JCC. ; bring or purchase onsite kosher lunch. 248-967-4030.*

17TBE SENIORSTBE SENIORS

Time: 12:00 pm

Noon. Singer-songwriter Michael Krieger performs at Ambassadors’ luncheon at Temple Beth El, Bloomfield Twp. . RSVP to the seniors’ group by Jan. 12: Doris, 248-352-5882; Betty, 248-476-1775.*
BLOOD DRIVEBLOOD DRIVE

Time: 2:00 pm

2-8 pm. Give the gift of life at Temple Kol Ami, West Bloomfield. Make advance appointment at www.redcross.org and put in sponsor code: tka13. www.tkolami.org or 248-661-0040.*

18NCJW TRIP TO DIANCJW TRIP TO DIA

Time: 11:00 am

11 am. RSVP by Jan. 4 to join National Council of Jewish Women-Greater Detroit Section for curator-led tour of “Rembrandt and the Face of Jesus” at Detroit Institute of Arts. Meet 10:45 in John R Street lobby. for NCJW member/ others, plus exhibit ticket: free ticket if DIA member, if not. Lunch following (on your own) at Cafe DIA. Details: 248-355-3300. *
LUNCH & LEARNLUNCH & LEARN

Time: 12:30 pm

12:30 pm. “Inside Out or Outside In – Conscience vs. Religion” is topic of Yeshiva Beth Yehudah Rabbi Tzvi Muller at Yad Ezra kosher food pantry, 2850 W. 11 Mile in Berkley. ; includes lunch and facility tour. RSVP by Jan. 16: 248-548-3663. *
‘RITCHIE’ FILM AT WSU‘RITCHIE’ FILM AT WSU

Time: 4:00 pm

4 pm. Dr. Guy Stern, Wayne State University (WSU) professor emeritus of German, will introduce The Ritchie Boys, award-winning film that includes his own story during World War II, in Barnath Auditorium in Adamany Undergraduate Library, 5150 Anthony Wayne Drive, Detroit (WSU campus). Sponsored by Cohn-Haddow Center, Moishe House, WSU Language Department and Hillel of Metro Detroit. Free admission with RSVP: cohnhaddowcenter@wayne.edu or Ruth, 313-577-2679.*
Hillel Open HouseHillel Open House

Time: 6:30 pm

6:30 pm. Parents of prospective students, ages 2-5, are invited to meet teachers at Hillel Day School’s Early Childhood Center, 32200 Middlebelt, Farmington Hills. RSVP: Amy, aschlussel@hillelday.org or 248-539-1484.*
NEW BOOK CLUBNEW BOOK CLUB

Time: 7:00 pm

7 pm. Discuss Sarah’s Key by Tatiana Rosnay at inaugural MARK Book Club (Hadassah) at home of Robin Kaufman, 5846 Red Coat Lane, West Bloomfield. RSVP: Robin, rckbird@sbcglobal.net or 248-851-0463.*

19LUNCH & LEARNLUNCH & LEARN

Time: 11:45 am

11:45 am-1 pm. Rabbi Aaron Bergman continues his series, “How to Create Your Own Spiritual Practice,” at Adat Shalom Synagogue, Farmington Hills. Learn how techniques of meditation, chanting and learning to do social action can be brought into a Jewish spiritual experience. Concludes on Jan. 26. Bring a dairy lunch; beverage and dessert provided. Free. RSVP by Jan. 16: Sheila, slederman@adatshalom.org or 248-851-5100, ext. 246.*
LUNCH & CONCERTLUNCH & CONCERT

Time: 12:00 pm

Noon. Following lunch, entertainment at 1 pm by singer Del Grebe with George on harmonica at Oak Park JCC. Concert only: . Pre-pay lunch () by Jan. 17: 248-967-4030.*
JEWISH WOMEN IN FILMJEWISH WOMEN IN FILM

Time: 5:00 pm

5 pm. In first meeting of Sisterhood series, “Images of Jewish Women in American Film,” participants will watch drama Marjorie Morningstar and discuss the film over dinner at 6:45 with facilitator Sheila Schiffer. Held at Temple Israel, West Bloomfield. Film may be borrowed for home viewing from temple’s Weinberg Family Library. or for five-part series. RSVP by Jan. 16: 248-661-5700 or judy@temple-israel.org. *
OPEN HOUSEOPEN HOUSE

Time: 6:30 pm

6:30 pm. Parents of 4-year-olds can learn about kindergarten program at Pitt Child Development Center, inside West Bloomfield JCC. Child care on request. RSVP: 248-432-5582 or fschneider@jccdet.org.*
AUTHORS AT LIBRARYAUTHORS AT LIBRARY

Time: 7:00 pm

7 pm. The Book Beat presents authors Elmore and Peter Leonard at Baldwin Library, 300 W. Merrill, Birmingham. Free. info@thebookbeat.com or 248-968-1190.*

21BOOK PROGRAMBOOK PROGRAM

Time: 2:00 pm

2 pm. Susana Piontek, author of Have We Possibly Met Before?, leads discussion at Fox Run Retirement Community, 41000 13 Mile, Novi. She will be joined by her husband, Dr. Guy Stern, translator of her book and director of Institute of the Righteous at the Holocaust Memorial Center. Free, but RSVP needed: Mel.Tansill@Erickson.com.*
COFFEE HOUSECOFFEE HOUSE

Time: 7:30 pm

7:30 pm. Java Havdalah Coffee House starts with Havdalah ceremony and then music of Heller, Steyer & Green at Temple Kol Ami, West Bloomfield. ; includes coffee, tea and snacks. Proceeds benefit music programming at Kol Ami and Temple Shir Shalom. www.tkolami.org or 248-661-0040.*

22MONEY TALKMONEY TALK

Time: 9:30 am

9:30 am. Local TV anchor Murray Feldman, business reporter for WJBK Fox 2 News, speaks to Brotherhood Breakfast at Temple Israel, West Bloomfield. He will take questions after his presentation, “Make Your Money Talk.” / advance. RSVP before Jan. 20: 248-661-5700.*
AMERICAN JEWISH MUSICAMERICAN JEWISH MUSIC

Time: 10:00 am

10 am. Jewish music blogger Jack Zaientz discusses “The Silver Age of American Jewish Music and Why We’re Missing It” at Cong. Shaarey Zedek, Southfield. Free. RSVP appreciated: Martha, mgoldberg@shaareyzedek.org or 248-57-5544.*
HMD AIDES NEEDEDHMD AIDES NEEDED

Time: 11:00 am

11 am.-1 pm. Volunteer with Hillel of Metro Detroit at soup kitchen locations served by Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries. Group meets for pizza following at Cafe One, Southfield. RSVP needed: Karen, 313-577-3459 or hilleldetroit@umd.umich.edu.*
DONATE TO BOOKSTOCKDONATE TO BOOKSTOCK

Time: 11:00 am

11 am-1 pm. Drive through to drop off donations of used books, books on tape, records, video, CDs and DVDs on Bookstock ’12’s next Colossal Collection Day. Location is West Bloomfield JCC. Drive to loading dock on building’s north side, near nursery school entrance. Tax receipts provided. www. bookstock.info or 248-645-7840, ext. 365.*
TRAVEL FAIRTRAVEL FAIR

Time: 12:00 pm

Noon-4 pm. Meet vendors, hear travel presentations and enter to win prizes at West Bloomfield JCC. Annual event co-sponsored by JCC’s Center Travel Dept. and Cadillac Travel. Free. www.jccdet.org or Marilyn, 248-432-5471.*
INTERNATIONAL VOICEINTERNATIONAL VOICE

Time: 3:00 pm

3 pm. The Active Life presents singer Svetlana Portyansky in concert at West Bloomfield JCC. Tickets: 248-661-1900.*
SPIRITED BROADCASTSPIRITED BROADCAST

Time: 5:00 pm

5-7 pm. Song and Spirit Institute of Peace’s Maggid Steve Klaper and Brother Al Mascia online show at UDetroit Cafe, 1427 Randolph, Detroit. Audience welcome. Explore diverse cultures and places through music, stories, interviews. www.udetroit.com or www.SongandSpirit.org or 248-895-3011*
ISRAELI FILMISRAELI FILM

Time: 5:30 pm

5:30 pm. Prof. Howard Lupovitch facilitates “Israel: Lessons From the Past,” an Israeli film series that continues with Flames of Revolt: The Irgun, at Cong. Beth Ahm in West Bloomfield. He will introduce and lead an interactive discussion following the film, which documents origins of the Irgun, the Haganah’s rival military organization and pillar of the Israeli political right. includes movie, light refreshments and presentation. RSVP: David, 248-851-6880.*
HILLEL OPEN HOUSEHILLEL OPEN HOUSE

Time: 6:30 pm

6:30 pm. Parents of prospective students, grades K-8, invited to meet teachers and students at Hillel Day School, 32200 Middlebelt, Farmington Hills. RSVP: Amy, aschlussel@hillelday.org or 248-539-1484.*
JEWISH STUDIESJEWISH STUDIES

Time: 7:00 pm

7:30 pm. “18 Texts Every Jew Should Know,” learning sessions with Rabbi Joseph Krakoff of Cong. Shaarey Zedek, meets most Mondays at Hillel Day School, 32200 Middlebelt, Farmington Hills. Series concludes May 7. Free. 248-357-5544.*

23SENIOR MENSENIOR MEN

Time: 10:00 am

10 am. Men socialize Mondays in Room 205, West Bloomfield JCC. Free. 248-967-4030.*
SURVIVORS’ SUPPORTSURVIVORS’ SUPPORT

Time: 10:00 am

10-11:30 am. Dr. Charley Silow facilitates weekly support group for Holocaust survivors at Oak Park JCC. Free. 248-967-4030.*
JEWS & JEWELRYJEWS & JEWELRY

Time: 10:30 am

10:30 am. Designer Marcy Feldman, a Shaarey Zedek member, will discuss how jewelry is created, from drawing to finished piece, at Heartwear Designs, 235 S. Old Woodward, Birmingham. A portion of sales from event will benefit CSZ. ; includes continental breakfast. 248-357-5544.*
CAFE EUROPACAFE EUROPA

Time: 1:00 pm

1 pm. Program for Holocaust Survivors, Families, Friends presents “Cantor’s Concert” at Oak Park JCC. Free. 248-967-4030. *
CAREGIVERS’ SUPPORTCAREGIVERS’ SUPPORT

Time: 5:30 pm

5:30-7 pm. Dorothy & Peter Brown Jewish Community Adult Day Care Program of Jewish Senior Life offers early evening support group for family caregivers of older adults. Meets at JVS, 29699 Southfield Road, Southfield. Free. RSVP: Dorothy, 248-233-4392. 7-9 pm. Also, monthly support group for family caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s or a related diagnosis. Meets at Fleischman Residence, 6710 W. Maple, West Bloomfield. Free. RSVP: Fran, 248-592-5032.*
OPERA MOVIEOPERA MOVIE

Time: 7:00 pm

2-3:30 pm. Joe Tazelaar presents Part 4 of The Trojans in Greenberg Suite at West Bloomfield JCC. . 248-967-4030.*

24GET-A-JOB SEMINARSGET-A-JOB SEMINARS

Time: 1:00 pm

1-4 pm. Four workshops for a job search offered through Friday at Jewish Family Service, 6555 W. Maple, West Bloomfield. Topics: “Resumes,” Tuesday; “Job Search Strategies,” Wednesday; “Networking Basics,” Thursday; “Interviewing,” Friday. Walt, wtarrow@jvsdet.org or 248-233-4245.*
OPERA PROGRAMOPERA PROGRAM

Time: 2:00 pm

2-3:30 pm. Facilitator Joe Tazelaar presents excerpts from famous operas at Oak Park JCC. donation. 248-967-4030.*
BOOK CLUB NIGHTBOOK CLUB NIGHT

Time: 7:00 pm

7 pm. Imagine Young Adults of Temple Israel, West Bloomfield, presents dinner book club night open to mothers (or other female relatives and friends) and daughters, age 21-40. Lauren Marcus Johnson facilitates discussion of Daughter’s Keeper by Ayelet Waldman. includes dinner, wine and dessert. RSVP by Jan. 18: michelle@temple-israel.org or 248-661-5700. *

25RAMBAM STUDY GROUPRAMBAM STUDY GROUP

Time: 11:45 am

11:45 am. Weekly group meets in Room 2351 of Faculty Administration Building, 656 W. Kirby, on Wayne State University campus, Detroit. Presented by Cohn-Haddow Center for Judaic Studies. Details: Ruth, 313-577-2679 or cohnhaddowcenter@wayne.edu.*
ISRAEL, MELTON STYLEISRAEL, MELTON STYLE

Time: 12:00 pm

Noon. Sample Florence Melton Adult Mini-School Israel Seminar (Oct. 21-Nov. 2) by studying Jewish texts with educator/tour director Haim Aronovitz at two “Exploring Israel, Melton Style” sessions. Bring bag lunch (dessert provided) to “Of Scrolls and Caves: What Makes Qumran So Remarkable?” at West Bloomfield JCC. Same evening: “The Assassination of Yitzhak Rabin — Long View,” 7-8:30 pm at Jewish Federation Building, 6735 Telegraph, Bloomfield Twp. if not a Friend of Melton. RSVP: bronstein@jfmd.org or 248-205-2557.*
FILM & DISCUSSIONFILM & DISCUSSION

Time: 1:30 pm

1:30 pm. Joe Tazelaar shows movie, Exodus 1947 – The Ship That Launched a Nation, at West Bloomfield JCC. . 248-967-4030.*
CIRCLE OF WOMENCIRCLE OF WOMEN

Time: 4:00 pm

4 pm. Rosh Chodesh Women’s Circle celebrates new month of Shevat at Downtown Synagogue, Detroit. Sydney Skully facilitates on “wisdom” from Book of Proverbs. Free. Details: srskully@comcast.net.*
ASSIST BOOKSTOCKASSIST BOOKSTOCK

Time: 6:30 pm

6:30 pm. Buy dinner with MARK Hadassah at Jerusalem Pizza; stay on at West Bloomfield JCC to sort books at 7:30 for upcoming Bookstock sale. Bring used books and media to donate. RSVP: Margo, mblazar@gmail.com or 248-855-0776.*

26ROSH CHODESHROSH CHODESH

Time: 9:15 am

9:15 am. The Rosh Chodesh Women’s Lecture Series presents Mrs. Dassie Bausk speaking about “Shevat — Tefires” at Oak Park JCC. 248-967-4030.*
CURRENT EVENTSCURRENT EVENTS

Time: 10:30 am

10:30 am. David Weiner facilitates discussion at Oak Park JCC. Free. 248-967-4030.*
LUNCH & LEARNLUNCH & LEARN

Time: 11:45 am

11:45 am-1 pm. Rabbi Aaron Bergman concludes series, “How to Create Your Own Spiritual Practice,” at Adat Shalom Synagogue, Farmington Hills. Bring dairy lunch; beverage and dessert provided. Free. RSVP by Jan. 23: Sheila, slederman@adatshalom.org or 248-851-5100, ext. 246.*
GAMES AT JCCGAMES AT JCC

Time: 12:00 pm

Noon-4 pm. Bring friends and a game to play at West Bloomfield JCC. Space, table and chairs provided. Free. 248-967-4030.*
LUNCH & CONCERTLUNCH & CONCERT

Time: 12:00 pm

Noon. Lunch followed by 1 pm concert with soprano Diana Turner and piano accompanist Marty Mandelbaum at Oak Park JCC. RSVP and payment of for lunch due by Jan. 24. concert only. 248-967-4030.*
MAH JONG TOURNEYMAH JONG TOURNEY

Time: 6:45 pm

6:45 pm. Sisterhood welcomes both competitive and non-competitive mah jong players to tournament at Temple Israel, West Bloomfield. Bring your own set; munchies provided. in advance. Send check, payable to Temple Israel Sisterhood, to Julie Phillips, 40700 Kingsley Lane, Novi, MI 48377. at door, if available; register by Jan 19. Limited to 200 players. Questions: Julie, 248-960-1624.*
‘SOPHIE’S CHOICE’‘SOPHIE’S CHOICE’

Time: 7:00 pm

7 pm. Sydney Skully moderates discussion of Sophie’s Choice, novel by William Styron, at Downtown Synagogue, Detroit. Free. www.downtownsynagogue.org or 313-962-4047.*
JEWISH TEXTS REVISITEDJEWISH TEXTS REVISITED

Time: 7:30 pm

7:30 pm. First of three programs with Temple Emanu-El Rabbi Joe Klein at Song and Spirit Institute for Peace, 2599 Harvard, Berkley. “Reading Exodus Again for the First Time” offers a fresh perspective on Bible stories. Continues Feb. 2 and 9. Free. www.SongandSpirit.org/events or 248-895-3011.*
NEIGHBORHOOD DSONEIGHBORHOOD DSO

Time: 7:30 pm

7:30 pm. Detroit Symphony Orchestra’s Neighborhood Concert Series has Hans Graf conducting program, “Invitation to the Dance,” at Cong. Shaarey Zedek, Southfield. Same program 3 pm Sunday in Seligman Performing Arts Center at Detroit Country Day School, Beverly Hills. / for under age 18 and students. 313-576-5111 or www.dso.org/neighborhood. Or, pay for four-concert series at CSZ, call: 248-357-5544.*

27SHABBAT DINNERSHABBAT DINNER

Time: 6:30 pm

6:30 pm. Young adults asked to RSVP by Jan. 25 to join Hillel of Metro Detroit’s Shabbat dinner with Rabbi Hadar at Woodward Avenue Shul, Royal Oak. paid in advance. Shabbat housing upon request. Neil, hillelpd@wayne.edu or 313-577-3459.*
INTUITIVE MEDIUMINTUITIVE MEDIUM

Time: 7:00 pm

7-9 pm. Char Margolis will promote her book Love Karma: Use Your Intuition to Find, Create and Nurture Love in Your Life at Barnes & Noble, 3120 Fairlane Drive, Allen Park. www.char.net or 1-888-909-2427.*
Char Margolis Book Signing forChar Margolis Book Signing for

Time: 7:00 pm

As seen on Dr. Phil, Dr Oz, Live! With Regis and Kelly and The Doctors, Internationally Renowned Intuitive Medium Char Margolis will be at Barnes and Noble in person signing copies of her new book Love Karma: Use Your Intuition to Find Create and Nurture Love in Your Life. Admission is free. Friday, January 27, 2012 from 7:00pm-9:00pm at the Barnes & Noble at Fairlane Green, 3120 Fairlane Drive Allen Park, MI 48101. For more information please visit www.char.net or call 1-888-909-2427 (US Residents) or 1-702-289-4419(Non-US Residents).*

28EXPLORING JUDAISMEXPLORING JUDAISM

Time: 12:30 pm

12:30-1:30 pm. “Exploring Judaism: A Reconstructionist Approach,” weekly course continues at Cong. T’chiyah, Oak Park. One-time book fee. Today’s topic: “The Past Has a Vote, Not Veto?” RSVP: Maureen, mlynbernard@att.net or 248-542-0900.*
CASINO NIGHTCASINO NIGHT

Time: 7:30 pm

7:30 pm. “Vegas and Vodka,” with gaming, silent auction and prizes, at Temple Emanu-El, Oak Park. Includes vodka bar, appetizers and desserts. Details: 248-967-4020.*

29SUPER SUNDAYSUPER SUNDAY

Time: 9:30 am

9:30 am-2:30 pm. Volunteers needed to make calls and do clerical work during Super Sunday, Federation’s fundraising phonathon. Morning or afternoon at Federation Building. thisisfederation.org or 888-902-4673.*
WOMEN’S FINANCESWOMEN’S FINANCES

Time: 10:00 am

10 am-noon. Eleanor Roosevelt Hadassah Group presents program “Financial Planning for Women,” with certified financial planner Carol Balagur, at Davidson Hadassah House, 5030 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield. ; includes light breakfast. RSVP by Jan. 22. Send check, payable to Hadassah, to: Robin Terebelo, 26510 Irving Road, Franklin, MI 48025. Robin, 248-770-4412.*
BEST CHICKEN SOUPBEST CHICKEN SOUP

Time: 12:00 pm

Noon-1:30 pm. Vote for 20 chicken soups in cook-off sponsored by Temple Shir Shalom at the Corners, 2075 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield. child/ adult/ family. cookoff@shirshalom.org or 248-406-4255.*
MUSICIAN HANGOUTMUSICIAN HANGOUT

Time: 4:00 pm

4-7 pm. Amateur musicians can drop in at “Songs without Borders,” open-door club for them to sing, play, listen to music and socialize at Downtown Synagogue, Detroit. www.meetup.com/Songs-without-Borders.*

30cooking CLASSEScooking CLASSES

Time: 11:00 am

11 am-1 pm. Executive Chef Michael Miller and Chef Mike Cusumano of Quality Kosher Catering present a two-part cooking series, “Butchering and Marinating,” at Cong. Shaarey Zedek, Southfield. / CSZ member. RSVP: 248-357-5544.*

31IRP LUNCHEONIRP LUNCHEON

Time: 12:00 pm

Noon. Retired Professionals presents “Winter Fun Festival” luncheon at Oak Park JCC. Charge. Sharon, 248-967-4030, ext. 2018.*
MOVIE AT JPMMOVIE AT JPM

Time: 1:00 pm

1 pm. See Checking Out (95 min.) at Oak Park JCC. donation. 248-967-4030.*

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