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Deborah Porter, Michael Weitz and Shir Newman

FILM SERIES 4-6 PM, MARCH 10

This recurring event is organized by the University of Michigan Frankel Center for Judaic Studies on the topic of “Secrets: Documenting Secret Origins.” Speaker: Dr. Deborah Porter, University of Washington. Zoom registration: myumi.ch/G11Qg. She calls attention to the films’ tacit illumination of a cultural March 17, 4 pm screening of Blue Box by Michal Weitz; registration: forms. gle/UMbR5kqQyYEvz5ay9. March 24, 4 pm screening of How to Say Silence by Shir Newman; registration: forms.gle/qPARJYoLajxT7jpL7. The screenings will be followed by a virtual panel with Deborah Porter and both of the films’ directors, Michal Weitz and Shir Newman.

MUSIC AT THE ARK 8 PM, MARCH 10

At The Ark in Ann Arbor: Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas with cutting-edge fiddle and cello explorations of Scottish and global music. Tickets: $25. Info: theark.org.

MUSICAL EVENING 8 PM, MARCH 11

At The Ark in Ann Arbor: Laith al-Saadi from the Season 10 finale of NBC’s The Voice. He presents an authentic blend of blues, soul and classic rock to audiences around the nation and the world. Tickets: $30. Info: theark.org

ONLINE LEARNING 7:30 PM, MARCH 13

An online conversation with the architects of JTS’ new campus. Join Williams, Tsien and their partner Paul Schulhof when they speak with Professor Barbara Mann about their philosophy and how it is reflected in their design for the JTS campus. Info: jtsa.edu/events.

FAREWELL SHABBAT 6 PM, MARCH 18

This spring, construction will finally begin on renovating Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue. Since they will not be able to hold Shabbat services and programs inside their home at 1457 Griswold, they’d like to have one last Shabbat before construction begins. They invite you, your friends and family, and anyone who has a special place in their heart for the Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue to join them the weekend of March 18 and 19 (9:30 am).

SOBER SUNDAY 7-7:45 PM, MARCH 13

Jewish Addiction Resource Alliance (JARA) will welcome, on Zoom, Joel Dworkin as he shares his personal experience with addiction and recovery. Register at jlive. app/events/1736. Info: contact the Jewish Family Service Resource Center at 2248592-2313 or resourcecenter@ jfsdetroit.org.

ISRAELI FILM FESTIVAL MARCH 13-20

The Serling Institute for Jewish Studies and Modern Israel at MSU presents online: Muna (3 episodes), My Grandma Had a Gun and Love it Was Not and a recorded virtual performance by Mira Awad — HuMAN/ WoMAN. Links to these films will be sent via email after registration to virtual live discussions. The films and concert will be available to view at the comfort of your own home from March 13-20. Visit: hjsp.msu.edu/israeli-film-festival. Info: jewishst@msu.edu.

Laith al-Saadi “KAHN & FORD” 7 PM, MARCH 14

Organized by the Jewish Historical Society of Michigan. On Zoom. Mike Skinner, trustee of the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant, unpacks the complicated working relationship between architect Albert Kahn and motor magnate Henry Ford. Free. Register by 9 pm March 13 to receive the Zoom link: form.jotform. com/220406665126148. A link will be sent 24 hours before.

BRAIN HEALTH 1-2:30 PM, MARCH 16

Join Jewish Family Service and presenter Scherrie Keating, R.N., as she helps us increase understanding of the critical relationship between insulin resistance and Alzheimer’s disease. Register in advance for this Zoom event. Info: MindU@jfs.org.

DEMENTIA CONVERSATIONS 2-3:3 PM, MARCH 23

At Anthology of Farmington Hills. Often, conversations with family about changing behaviors can be challenging and uncomfortable. This program presented by the Michigan Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association provides tips for breaking the ice with your family so you can address some of the most common issues. Refreshments will be served and all will leave with a complimentary Dementia Caregiver Support Kit. RSVP to 248534-1977 by March 16.