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TOUR OF RELIGIOUS ART 7-8 PM, JULY 15

This will be a virtual tour at the Detroit Institute of Arts. It is a Religious Diversity Journeys program on ZOOM. Christian Black, a DIA gallery educator, will discuss six paintings and sculptures with faith-related themes, most from the DIA’s own collection. These artworks were created by individuals from the Christian, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim and Sikh religions and Native American traditions. The program is free. Info: detroitinterfaithcouncil.com.

Seth Rogovoy

MUSIC LECTURE 7 PM, JULY 15

|The Yiddish Book Center will present “The Times They Were a-Changin’: Jewish Protest Singers of the 1960s,” with Seth Rogovoy. In this livestreaming multimedia talk, YIDSTOCK artistic director Seth Rogovoy, the author of a book about Bob Dylan, will explore how these Jewish artists addressed many of the same issues their Yiddish forebears tackled just a few decades earlier and how Jewish values seem to have informed their work. Registration is required: yiddishbookcenter.org.

DANCIN’ IN THE STREET 6 PM, JULY 16

In Downtown Rochester, W. Fourth between Main and Rochester, the whole family can enjoy live music as well as a TasteFest from local Rochester eateries. Event schedule: 6-10 pm TasteFest; 6-6:45 pm Lia Catallo; 7-10 pm., The Square Pegz. Info: DowntownRichesterMI.com or 248-656-0060.

SHABBAT TOGETHER 7 PM, JULY 16

Join The Well for a beautiful, alternative Shabbat experience on Belle Isle. Start off with innovative Shabbat ritual stations that will allow you to experience candle lighting, the fruit of the vine, delicious challah and hand washing in totally new ways. Then move into a Shabbat service designed especially for young adults. After the service, join for a bring-your-own picnic dinner. Subsidized tickets are for $10 and advance registration is required: secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/ uhW3fJcslY-qNpAjC2ySmw. Details about the meeting spot will be provided to the registered participants prior to the start of the program. Participants are welcome to arrive beginning at 6:15 pm to stake out a picnic spot.

Alexander Zonjic

FREE CONCERT 7-9 PM, JULY 16

Alexander Zonjic & Friends will headline a summer’s concert series at the Adell Center in Novi, 43700 Adell Center Drive. The concerts are sponsored by both the Adell Center and DTE. Concertgoers can sit on the lawn or bring their own lawn chairs. For information, call Phyllis at 419-280-1073.

STROLLING BRUNCH 10 AM-1 PM, JULY 29

Lace up your walking shoes and come hungry because Jewish Federation Affiliates have a delicious brunch planned. Thanks to the pros at Feet on the Street, a tasting tour of Eastern Market will have us eating our way through local eateries and unique specialty shops while learning about the market’s 130year history and the addition of its internationally recognized street art. The tour will be held rain or shine, so dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. This tour is 2.5 hours and will start promptly at 10:15 am. Vegetarian options will be available. Cost: $36 per person includes tour and all food and drinks.

Register before July 16, 2021:

feld@jfmd.org. This in-person event is intended for ladies in the GenX age range.

STROLLING BRUCH Eastern Market COUNTRY MUSIC 7:30 PM, JULY 18

The Ark in Ann Arbor will present Julianne Ankley in a free virtual concert of soulful country music. Visit The Ark’s Facebook page. Info: theark.org.

COUNTRY MUSIC 7:30 pm, July 18 Julianne Ankley

CAREGIVER CONVERSATIONS 3-4:30 PM, JULY 20

Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County will host this group meeting, which will include educational content and will be facilitated by a licensed JFS social worker; it is open to anyone who cares for someone aged 60+. For information and to register, visit the event’s webpage: jfsannarbor.org.

Linda Cohen

AUTHOR SPEAKS 1 PM, JULY 22

Tikvah Hadassah welcomes author Linda Cohen, speaking about her book Sarinka: A Sephardic Holocaust Journey. Register by July 20 at hadassahmidwest.org/TikvahSarinka. There is a $10 event fee. This is a true story about Sarinka, a young girl in WWII. The author will speak about what it was like to be the daughter of Sarinka and will discuss many facts not in the book as well as share her research on children of Holocaust survivors.

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