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ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES SHOW 10 AM-6 PM, OCT 22 (Also 9am-4 pm, Oct. 23) At Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, 1100 Lone Pine Road, Bloomfield Hills. All proceeds to benefit Elli’s House, a 501c3 organization that provides services for survivors of human trafficking in Detroit. Tickets are $12 each and can be purchased at the door. For more info, visit bloomfieldcross.org/ antiqueshow or call (248) 646-5886. HEARTS & STARS GALA 6-10 PM, OCT. 22 Variety, the Children’s Charity of Detroit, will honor volunteer Lois Shaevsky at the organization’s annual gala at the Townsend Hotel in Birmingham. Info: 248258-5511. BULLYING PREVENTION 5:45-7 PM, OCT. 25 A Beautiful Me, an area nonprofit focused on providing guidance and mentorship and fostering self-esteem for females of all ages, is offering free anti-cyber bullying workshops for girls sixth through 12th grade and their parents. The events will take place Oct. 25 and be repeated on Oct. 28 at the Macomb MSU Extension Center. The interactive workshops will utilize music and storytelling, examining dynamics related to cyber bullying while offering preventive tools and tips and coping mechanisms
designed to instill life skills and confidence. Interested parents and their children can register for this free event at ABeautifulMe.com. JEWISH WOMEN ARTISTS 7 PM, OCT. 26 Eleanor Roosevelt Hadassah presents “Above Rubies: Jewish Woman Artists.” Register by Oct. 24 at hadassahmidwest. org/RooseveltArt. There is an $18 event fee. Wendy Evans, art historian, will illuminate the art and lives of Jewish women artists from the 17th century through present day. Questions? Contact Hadassah Midwest at midwest@hadassah.org or call 248-683-5030. BOOK TALK 7:30 PM, OCT. 26 Through the courtesy of the Jewish Theological Seminary of America, hear an online discussion with Sabeeha Rehman and Walter Ruby. They will talk about their book We Refuse to Be Enemies, a manifesto that offers experience and guidance on the rise of intolerance, bigotry and white nationalism in the United States. Registration info: jtsa.edu/event/we-refuseto-be-enemies/. VIRTUAL PANEL SET 7 PM, OCT. 27 National Council of Jewish Women and the Jewish Historical Society of Michigan will present “Hate is Hate: We Are All At Risk.” Panelists will discuss the effects
that hate-motivated behavior has had on their communities and propose constructive ways that all of us, working together, can empower our communities to fight back. This program is free and open to the public. Registration is required at NCJWMI.org. ‘PILLOWTALK’ 7-8:30 PM, OCT. 27 Temple Beth El Sisterhood will host a virtual presentation, “Life Lessons from a Sex Therapist.” Award-winning author and certified sex therapist (and TBE member) Stefani Goerlich will share some of her experiences working with individuals, partners and families around issues related to gender, sexuality and relationships. For info and Zoom link: tbeonline.org. MICRO MEET-UP 5 PM, OCT 28 At Franklin Cider Mill, 48301 Franklin Drive, Franklin. The Well will host this meet-up to get to know some new friends in the neighborhood. This event is for those residing in Woodward Corridor suburbs. Partners or friends from other neighborhoods are welcome. Due to the generosity of donors, there is no cost to attend but advance registration is required. Cider and donuts on The Well, additional purchases on you. Register: meetyouatthewell.org/ calendar/micro-woodward.
FUNDRAISER 7-8:15 PM, OCT. 28 The Senior and Caregiver Resource Network will host the Zoom presentation titled “Bringing the Soul to Life” with medium Lori Lipten. Cost: $38. Proceeds will provide emergency assistance for older adults served by Jewish Family Service. For tickets: SACRN.org/event or call 888-458-0667.
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COMEDY NIGHT 7 PM, OCT. 28 Comedian Seth Front will discuss “Culinary History of the Jewish Delicatessen Based on His Jewish Zodiac.” Register by Oct. 26. $10 event fee. Info: contact Hadassah Greater Detroit at greaterdetroit@ hadassah.org or 248683-5030. Register at hadassahmidwest.org/ PittsburghComedian. JET PRODUCTION NOV. 4-28 JET Theatre will present Same Time, Next Year. In 1951, at a small California inn, George and Doris have an affair. Instead of continued on page 52 OCTOBER 21 • 2021
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