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GLOBAL CONNECTIONS 4-5 PM, JULY 22

American Friends of Rabin Medical Center will present on Zoom “Eating In & Eating Out: Our Changing Relationship With Food.” Robert Siegel (former senior host of NPR’s All Things Considered for 31 years) interviews Mark Bittman (food author & journalist); Ruth Reichl (six-time James Beard Awardee); and Mark Fachler and Monica Klausner (co-founders, Veestro). Free registration: globalconnections. splashthat.com.

FREE CONCERT 7-9 PM, JULY 23

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.

SHABBAT TORAH STUDY 11 AM, JULY 24

The Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue invites you to this Zoom event with Yiftah Leket. A Zoom link will be provided closer to event date: hello@ downtownsynagogue.org. Yiftah is the senior community shaliach (Israel emissary) for the Metropolitan Detroit area and has extensive experience as a longtime educator in both Israel and the United States.

BARK IN THE PARK NOON-1 PM, JULY 25

Federation’s NEXTGen Detroit will take our pups to the park for some fresh air and face-toface (albeit 6 feet apart) human interaction. At Riverside Dog Park, 115 Erskine, Detroit. Note: Your dog must be 3 months or older and be licensed in your city of residence to get in the dog park; there is a $5 admission fee to get into the park plus a $5 fee to attend the event. Info: Contact Mimi at mmarcus@jfmd.org.

SLIP & SLIDE SUNDAY 2-4 PM, JULY 25

Religious School-age children and their families are invited for a free social event on the spacious back lawn of Congregation Shaarey Zedek in Southfield. Slip & slides, water play, snacks, music and fun, interactive Jewish learning. This program is geared for families with children who are interested in learning about the fun and welcoming CSZ Religious School community. There is no charge to attend, but registration is requested. For information, call CSZ at 248-357-5544.

STAND-UP COMEDY 7:30 PM, JULY 25

Children of Holocaust–survivors Association in Michigan (CHAIM) will host a live performance on Zoom featuring stand-up comedian Talia Reese. The Jewish comic, a granddaughter of Holocaust survivors, performs in New York City clubs and headlines at Jewish fundraisers and galas. The program is dedicated to the memory of Hermina and Bernard Hirsch by the Hirsch family. Free. Contact Chaim2gen@gmail.com for additional information and to request a Zoom link.

GOLF CLASSIC 10 AM, JULY 26

The Grosse Pointe Classic, organized by Beaumont health Foundation, will be held at the Country Club of Detroit. It will be an afternoon of golfing along with lunch, cocktails, dinner, gifts and online auction. Registration/sponsorships: Beaumont.org/GPGC .

JEWISH WOMEN PIONEERS 3 PM, JULY 27

The Jewish Historical Society of Michigan will present “Shattering the Ceiling,” an interview with Ora Peskowitz, president of Oakland University. Zoom virtual conference platform. Cost: $10 for members, $18 for non-members. Register by 9 pm on Monday, July 26, 2021; michjewishhistory.org.

PURE NETWORKING 6 PM, JULY 29

At Detroit Design Center, 4225 Third Ave., Detroit, the studio and showroom of artists Erik and Israel Nordin. Cost: $25 per person. The Jewish Working Women’s Network and Young Women’s Philanthropy of the Jewish Federation announce the return of this program. Besides the chance to make business connections, this event features: lite fare (kosher) and drinks; original artworks to view and purchase, including mini-sculptures and one-ofa-kind leather goods. 10% of proceeds from the sale will be donated back to Federation. Meet and mingle with Israel and Erik Nordin, creators of the menorah from Menorah in the D. Secured private parking. This event is limited to the first 50 people; register today. Flat shoes are recommended. Register info:contact Marianne Bloomberg at bloomberg@ jfmd.org.

JET SEASON OPENS 9 PM, AUG. 27

JET’s 31st season open with a production of Grease outside under the starts at the Walled Lake Farmers Market. It is appropriate for ages 13 and up; food and refreshments available. Season subscriptions are $225 and are only available by phone or mail: call 248-788-2900. If you purchased a subscription for the 2020 season, your tickets will be applied to this season.

Talia Reese

Compiled by Sy Manello/Editorial Assistant. Send items at least 14 days in advance to calendar@thejewishnews.com. JULY 22 • 2021 | 43