Community Calendar

CAREGIVER SERIES 2 PM, FEB. 3

Taking care of a loved one can be difficult. So can ensuring your own needs are being met during this challenging time. It’s easy to feel isolated, but Jewish Family Service and Jewish Senior Life are here to offer family caregivers support, comfort and a sense of community. Learn how to “Take a Breath Brake” with Rabbi Elimelech Goldberg, a virtual presentation. Info: jfsdetroity.org/caregiver or 248-5922313.

“QUINTS” CONCERT SET 3 PM, FEB. 5

“Quints at the Kirk,” Kirk in the Hills, 1340 W. Long Lake Road, Bloomfield Township. Featuring the world premiere of Monuments by Adolphus Hailstork, Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings’ next concert presents two quintet performances. Hailstork’s piece, written for trombone and strings, is commissioned for the Resonate series, exploring the African diaspora through chamber music. The piece is followed by Franz Schubert’s Trout Quintet. General admission: $30; senior (60+), $25. Inquire: info@detroitchamberwinds.org

MICHAEL BROWN CONCERT SET 8 PM, FEB. 5

Michael Brown has been hailed by the New York Times as “one of the leading figures in the current renaissance of performer-composers.” Once registered at cameramusic.org, check your inbox for an email from noreply@ticketspice. com. Open the email and look for the 9-digit access code and link. (Hint: Save the email.) The access code and link will work only from the first location where you use it. Go to CameraMusic.org/live at the scheduled concert start time and select “Watch Now.” Enter your unique code or just click the link in the email you saved; watch in full-screen mode and turn on the sound for best experience. For technical support, call 313335-3300.

SLEDDING & SNOWFLAKES 10:30-NOON, FEB. 6

Hosted by Congregation Beth Ahm at 32500 Shiawassee, Farmington Hills, at the sledding hill. Kids with their parents and grandparents are invited for sledding fun, to learn about how God made each of us unique and have a winter snack. Free and open to the community, but advanced registration is required. Visit cbahm.org/event/sledding2022 to register.

TIME WITH THE RABBI 7 PM, FEB 7

Adat Shalom Synagogue invites you to join Rabbi Aaron Bergman via Zoom for a discussion of things he finds interesting about Judaism. There is no fee to attend. To RSVP and receive the Zoom link, contact Kellie Yost, kyost@adatshalom.org; 248-8515100, ext. 246.

ONLINE LEARNING 7:30-8:45 PM, FEB. 7+

The Jewish Theological Seminary of America will present this 8-week course: “Jews and the Left: A History’ with Dr. David Fishman, professor of Jewish history. His course will focus on the relationship between Jews and left-wing politics in Europe, the Land of Israel and the United States from the French Revolution until the fall of Communism. Cost: $240. Info: jtsa.edu.

CONCERT SET 8 PM, FEB. 5

NOSH & KNOWLEDGE NOON-2 PM, FEB. 10

Featuring Rabbi Blair Nosanwisch, director of spiritual care at Adat Shalom Synagogue. Self-care may be SLEDDING & SNOWFLAKES 10:30-NOON, FEB. 6

a buzzword, but that doesn’t make it easy to achieve. Would it surprise you to hear that Judaism views self-care as an essential value? Only by starting with the self can we strive to show up for others. Register at https://ncjwmi. org/nosh-knowledge-caring-capacity. You’ll receive Zoom link information after registration.

CHADD MEETING 7:30-8:30 PM, FEB. 7

CHADD of Eastern Oakland County will hold a combined parent and adult meeting. Dr. Fran Parker will explain how individuals with ADHD can use Mindfulness Meditation and similar techniques to cope with stress and improve their daily functioning. Meeting will take place online with Zoom. Check: CHADD.org/events-calendar. Meeting ID: 830 7037 8907. Passcode: 580586.

AUTHOR SPEAKS 7 PM, FEB. 10

The Jewish Historical Society of Michigan will present, on Zoom, author Charles R. Gallagher discussing his book The Nazis of Copley Square: The Forgotten Story of the Christian Front. Gallagher will guide us as we look into an often-forgotten chapter in the history of America’s far right. JHSM members: $10; non-members: $18. Please register by 9 pm on Feb. 9. A Zoom link for the program will be sent 24 hours before.

Compiled by Sy Manello/Editorial Assistant. Send items at least 14 days in advance to calendar@thejewishnews.com.