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PIRKEI AVOT 11 AM, APRIL 16 Adat Shalom Synagogue invites adults of all ages to join Rabbi Aaron Bergman for this weekly discussion of one of the most beloved and wise books of our people, which was written long ago but is even more relevant today. Free and open to the community. To RSVP and receive a Zoom link, contact Jodi Gross, jgross@ adatshlaom.org. END OF LIFE CARE 2 PM, APRIL 16 Jewish Family Service will observe National Healthcare Decisions Day with a Zoom presentation. The speakers, Howard Collins and Lynn Breuer, will discuss what goes into long-term care planning. Register: jfsdetroit. org or 248-592-2313. CAST REUNION SERIES 3 PM, APRIL 17 Broadway In Detroit will present this 60-minute streaming event: Everybody’s Talking About Jamie. The series gives Detroiters a chance to visit “backstage” with the cast and hear personal, hilarious, unscripted stories and gossip — as the cast really lets their hair down. You’ll be able to
JEWISH PEOPLEHOOD 10:30 AM, APRIL 18 Adat Shalom Synagogue invites you to join Rabbi Bergman on Zoom for the Shalom Hartman Institute iEngage Video Lecture Series, exploring the pressing issues facing the Jewish CHALLAH BAKING world today. There is no fee 10 AM, APRIL 23 to attend. To register, email Jodi Gross at jgross@ adatshalom.org. interact with them and ask questions through the chat CAJE PROGRAM feature. The shows are tre4 PM, APRIL 18 mendous fun and G-rated Study Torah with Sandra and a unique experience Lilienthal, Erica Brown and with every cast. Tickets: $15; Andrea Cosnowsky. Engage stellartickets.com. in professional development sessions focused on mental health, antisemitism and visioning for the upcoming year. Workshop cost is $18. Register: info@newcaje.org.
MEDITATION & MINDFULNESS 9:30 AM, APRIL 18 Adat Shalom Synagogue invites adults of all ages to join Rabbi Aaron Bergman on Zoom. The class is designed to help individuals find their internal spirituality and realize how Judaism can make them happier. The community is welcome. There is no charge. To RSVP and receive a Zoom, link contact Jodi Gross, jgross@ adatshlaom.org.
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ARTIFACTS EXHIBIT 7 PM, APRIL 19 Adat Shalom Synagogue invites you to join David Matlow, owner of the largest private Herzl collection, for a presentation. He will share the story of the Zionist dream from Herzl to Israel’s independence through select artifacts in his collection. There is no fee to attend. To RSVP and receive a Zoom link, contact Jodi Gross at jgross@adatshlaom.org.
BUDDHA’S LIFE NOON-1 PM, APRIL 20 “The Buddha in 10th-17th Century Muslim, Christian and Jewish Narratives” will be a Zoom presentation by the University of Michigan Frankel Center for Judaic Studies in Ann Arbor. Shatha Almutawa of American University will focus the role of the story of the Buddha’s life in the philosophy of Ikhwan al-Safa and its reception by Christian and Jewish communities. Advance registration required: umich.zoom. us/webinar/register. SHATTERING THE CEILING 7 PM, APRIL 20 The Jewish Historical Society of Michigan will present this virtual gathering on Zoom. This interview series will examine Jewish Michigan women who are pioneers in their fields. The series opener features Molly Reeser, founder and executive director of Camp Casey, which brings happiness on horseback to children with cancer, rare blood disorders and other life-threatening illnesses. Cost: $10 for members; $18 for non-members. Register by 9 pm on Monday, April 19: michjewishhistory.org. BRAIN HEALTH WORKSHOP 1-2:30 PM, APRIL 21 Jewish Family Service of Detroit will present, on Zoom, “Drama Therapy & Brain Health” with Jodi Leib-Coden, registered drama therapist and certified dementia practitioner. To enroll: MindU@jfsdetroit.org. continued on page 42 APRIL 15 • 2021
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