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GLOBAL CONNECTIONS 4-5 PM, SEPT. 23

The American Friends of Rabin Medical Center will present “Who Is an American Jew in 2021: Insights from the Pew Study.” Robert Siegel (former senior host of NPR’s All Things Considered) interviews Prof. Shuli Rubin Schwartz, Rabbi Elka Abrahamson and Prof. Jonathan Sarna. Free. Register at: gcsept. splashthat.com. Learn more at afrmc.org.

MSU CONCERT SEPT. 23-27

80th Anniversary of Babi Yar. MSU Shostakovich Concert will be available to watch free on demand. Info: holocaustcenter.org.

SHABBA-TONE SEPT. 24-26

The Well is heading up north to celebrate Sukkot. Connect with nature on waterfront property near downtown Charlevoix, courtesy of the Lester Family Farm. Build a sukkah, enjoy Shabbat dinner, visit a lavender festival, float down the Jordan River and host a Sukkot Sounds concert. For young adult (20s and 30s) Metro Detroiters only. Info: meetyouatthewell. org.

STUDY WITH SOAR 10 AM-2 PM, SEPT. 24

SOAR has moved to the Hawk Community Building (the former Harrison High School) at 29995 12 Mile, Farmington Hills. Enjoy afterschool snacks, minilectures, prizes and tours. Register for fall classes on the spot. SOAR is offering more than 45 classes on a variety of topics. Some classes are in-person and almost all on Zoom.

FAMILY SUKKAH TROT 8-10 AM, SEPT. 26

Hop on a pony and walk from one sukkah to the next. Includes game show, crafts and lunch. Shake the world’s largest etrog. At Bais Chabad Torah Center in West Bloomfield. Tickets: baischabad.com/ trot.

SUKKAH & CHILL 9-11 AM, SEPT. 26

Chill in the sukkah with music, brunch food, open bar and fun people with Chabad of Greater Downtown Detroit. BYOW. Tickets: chabadinthed.org/ events/sukkah-and-chill.

ISRAELI EMISSARIES 11 AM, SEPT. 26

Welcome the new, young Israeli emissaries. Hosted by Federation at a private residence sukkah. Free. Register: jlive.app/ events/823. Info: Bracha Katz, bkatz@jfmd.org.

YAPPY HOUR 6:30-9 PM, SEPT. 29

At Meadow Brook Hall. The Michigan Animal Rescue League will hold only cocktail party in Metro Detroit where your dog is invited. Enjoy an evening of cocktails, tasty treats, a silent auction, red carpet photography more. All proceeds benefit the animals of the Michigan Animal Rescue League. Info: marleague.org.

CULINARY HISTORY 7 PM, SEPT. 30

Join a Zoom event of the Windsor Jewish Federation & Community Centre featuring culinary historian and author Michael Twitty and Dr. Benjamin Wright. They will explore the intersections of the African American and Jewish food of Black Jews and Southerners who converted to Judaism. Register: jewishfood. eventbrite.com.

JAZZ GREATS MUSICAL 8-11 PM, SEPT. 30

Unlimited Sky Production presents the Satin Doll Revue at the Aretha’s Jazz Cafe in Detroit. Hear the songs of Dinah Washington, Etta James and others. Tickets: $35. Info: 248-383-3385.

SOCIAL JUSTICE COURSE OCT. 5-NOV, 18

The Jewish Theological Seminary of America will present this six-week course. The course examines how community organizing can be used to build a more just world and strengthen our communities. Participants will delve deeply into the fundamentals of social justice and community organizing and grapple with how they relate to Jewish traditions and values. Cost: $100. Info: struskay@jtsa.edu.

Michael Twitty

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