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VIRTUAL SHABBAT 7-8 PM, DEC. 31

Celebrate a Champagne Shabbat with Temple Beth El online. Grab a glass of champagne or another festive beverage and join us for virtual Shabbat services (tbelive.org or Facebook Live) with Temple Beth El’s clergy.

STAND UP COMEDY 7 PM, JAN. 1

At the Garden Theater, 3929 Woodward, Detroit. Comedian Stavros Halkias. Cost $25.

Stavros Halkias

NIGHT OF WILD LIGHTS 7-10 PM, JAN. 4

NEXTGen Detroit bought a zoo. Well, actually they just rented out the zoo, but it’s all yours for one night only. Come see the Detroit Zoo in a whole new light with fellow Ben-Gurion Society (BGS) members as a thank you for supporting Federation’s Annual Campaign at the BGS level of $1,000 or more. Bundle up and enjoy warming refreshments, the winter lights and an exclusive opportunity to have the zoo all to ourselves after dark. BGS members are welcome to bring a plus one to this event. Parking is free. Dietary laws observed.

HOCKEY TIME 7:30 PM, JAN. 4

At Little Caesar’s Arena, 2645 Woodward, Detroit. Red Wings v. San Jose Sharks. Cost $39-$209. Tickets: littlecaesarstickets. com.

MEADOWBROOK THEATRE Jan. 5-30

Nana is back and is bringing a Michigan premiere comedy with her. In Nana Does Vegas by Katherine DiSavino, Nana has taken a gamble and moved to Las Vegas, where she and her sidekick, Vera, are working as seamstresses for a show. What could possibly go wrong? Everything. Tickets range from $36 to $46 for individual plays. For additional information, visit mbtheatre.com.

FIRESIDE CHANTS 7:30-8:340 PM, JAN. 5

Hosted by Congregation Shaarey Zedek. During the cold winter months, Hazzan David Propis warms and enlightens us as we journey with him on musical tours. Traversing through holidays, family experiences and Jewish identity through a musical lens, Hazzan Propis uses the power of music to bring joy, calm, nostalgia and Yiddishkeit into our homes. After registering (jlive.app/ events/1360), check your email for your registration email, which contains the link to join the Livestream.

CAMPUS CHALLENGE 7-8 PM, JAN. 6

At Temple Israel, 5725 Walnut Lake, West Bloomfield. Rabbi Bennett will lead a learning session dedicated to understanding and combating antisemitism and antiZionism on the college campus. This free session is designed for high school and college students and their parents. Info: jlive. app/events/1274.

COMEDY NIGHT 7:30 & 9 PM, JAN. 6

At Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, 310 S. Troy, Royal Oak. Ian Bagg with Marcus Olind and Genevive Clinton. Cost $20. Tickets: etix.com/tickets/1022133.

Ian Bagg

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

Free “Women to Work” Course

JVS Human Services will kick off the new year by offering its life-changing “Women to Work” course, which has been providing Metro Detroit women vital skills to help them get immediate employment since 1980. The free, four-week course will be held at JVS Human Services (29699 Southfield Road, Southfield) and starts with an informational meeting Jan. 6, with the course proper beginning Jan. 11.

Women To Work Coordinator and Employment Specialist Judy Richmond says that recent program participants have frequently had substantial employment, but those jobs have disappeared, sometimes because of the pandemic.

“For many, their jobs no longer exist, or they were unable to do them anymore because of childcare or eldercare,” she explained. “Parttime and remote jobs are now often preferable, and many may need assistance in how to present themselves or gain skills necessary for potential employers.”

The new classes will be held from 9 a.m. to noon, every Tuesday and Thursday for eight sessions. Topics to be covered include in-depth vocational assessment, employment-related group counseling and emotional support, information and referrals to support services, help with networking, resume writing and interviewing, financial management advice and stress management tips.

For more information and to register, contact Judy Richmond at (248) 233-4232 or jrichmond@jvshumanservices.org.