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JEWS OF ETHIOPIA 10 AM, MAY 6

Hadassah Greater Detroit presents “Raiders of the Lost Ark: The Hidden Jews of Ethiopia” with Rabbi Josh Bennett. Register by Thursday, May 6, at hadassahmidwest.org/GDraiders. There is a $10 event fee. He will explore the history of the Ethiopian Jewish community and discover the roots of an African Jewish presence in the ancient Aksumite Kingdom. For questions, contact greaterdetroit@ hadassah.org or call 248683-5030.

CHINESE YOYO 7 PM, MAY 6

This free performance may be viewed on the DIA’s You Tube channel.

NEW PAINTINGS MAY 6–30

The Lawrence Street Gallery, 22620 Woodward, Ferndale, is mounting an exhibit of the new works of Rene Lichtman. Lichtman, artist, storyteller and Holocaust survivor, was always interested in art and surrealism. Receptions: Friday, May 7, 3-7 pm and Sunday, May 16, 2-5 pm. For gallery hours visit lawrencestreetgallery.com or call 248544-0394.

A CONCERT + FILM 8 PM, MAY 8

Join Chamber Music Society of Detroit live as violinist Ilmar Gavilán and pianist Aldo López-Gavilán perform at the Flagstar Strand Theatre in Pontiac, in a performance of classical, Latin jazz and AfroCuban traditions. Attend in person as part of a socially distanced, limited-capacity audience; or watch online from home. Tickets to both the in-person event and virtual online tickets are available at chambermusicdetroit.org. org. Included is the online Metro Detroit Premiere screening of Los Hermanos - The Brothers on May 6 at 7:30 pm, including a live post-film conversation featuring the Gavilán Brothers and the filmmakers hosted by longtime area arts and music critic Mark Stryker. The film will be available on-demand through May 9. Both in-person and virtual concert tickets give you access to the online film screening.

LUNCHTIME LEARNING NOON, MAY 10

Adat Shalom Synagogue invites you to join Rabbi Aaron Bergman in a program titled “Great Jewish Photographers.” He will look at the origins and history of antisemitism and its current state on both the left and right. The program is open to the community. There is no charge. To RSVP and receive a Zoom link, contact Jodi Gross at jgross@adatshalom. org.

GET READY TO GARDEN 7: 30 PM, MAY 10

Beth Shalom Sisterhood invites you to join Tim Travis of Goldner Walsh Garden and Home to a Zoom discussion of “Early Gardening Tips and Selecting Deer- Resistant Plants.” RSVP to Phyllis Weeks, 248-470-4157 or pweeks202@gmail.com, to receive Zoom information.

VIRTUAL LUNCH & LEARN NOON-1 PM, MAY 11

Rabbi Alicia of Congregation Shirt Tikvah will presenther monthly discussion.Register at shirtikvah.org. A Zoom link will be sent prior to the class.

EUCHRE CLUSTER 7-8 PM, MAY 11

There is no cost to play, and you won’t end up owing anyone a pizza, no matter how often you get euchred.

Register online by May

9: jlife.app/events/520. NEXTGen Detroit Clusters are intended for young adults ages 21 to 45.

FJA’S ANNUAL GALA 8 PM, MAY 12

In this virtual celebration, Frankel Jewish Academy will honor longtime FJA supporters and alumni parents Robin and Leo Eisenberg. Click frankelja.org/giving/gala to visit the Gala website, learn about the honorees, the event and how to purchase ads for the Gala Journal. Info: call 248-592-5263.

MUSIC PROGRAM 7 PM, MAY 13

Pro Musica Detroit is proud to present Maestro Rick Robinson and his chamber ensemble, CutTime Simfonica, in a special performance and discussion. The program will include works by Wolfang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven, Johann Strauss Sr., Scott Joplin, Pyotr Ilych Tchaikovsky, and William Grant Still. The ensemble also will perform a composition by Maestro Robinson, Pork ‘n Beans. Visit promusicadetroit.com to register for the free webcast.

OSCARS: SHORT FILMS THROUGH MAY 14

The Detroit Film Theatre will make available, 24 hours a day, these Oscar-nominated short films. Cost: $12 per category; $30 for all. Visit dia. org/oscarshorts21. Maestro Rick Robinson

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