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HAVDALAH EVENT 6 PM, NOV. 27

The Well is hosting at a location to be announced. It’s Thanksgiving weekend, erev Chanukah and Havdalah. Commemorate with a night on the town, soaking up all the holiday spirit Detroit has to offer. Board The Well’s Thanksgivukkah Train (charter bus) and travel around the city, hitting all the essential stops: cocktails and appetizers, a private custom candle-making experience at Detroit Wick, ice skating at Campus Martius and the holiday markets in Cadillac Square. Due to the generosity of donors, subsidized tickets are available for $60 per person and include food and drinks, admission to the Campus Martius skating rink (plus skate rental) and a custom 6-oz. candle from Detroit Wick. Register: jlive.app/ events/1192.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP 5:30-6:30 PM, NOV. 29

Virtual caregiver support group is for individuals who are care partners for those living with cognitive changes including several types of dementia. Contact Dorothy Moon, Brown Adult Day Program social worker, for Zoom link and information: 248-233-4392, dmoon@ jvshumanservices.org.

PHOTO STORIES 7-8:15, NOV. 30; DEC. 7, 14

Offered on ZOOM by JLearn of the JCC. “Detroit Through a Jewish Lens.” Instructor: Robbi Terman. Photographs can be overlooked as historical documents, but oftentimes they provide the only glimpse into people and their stories. Robbie Terman is the director of the Leonard N. Simons Jewish Community Archives. For tuition info and to register: 248-205-2557 or JLearn. online.

CHANUKAH LIGHTS! 6-7 PM, NOV. 30

Bring your flashlights to light up the sky! Bundle up to celebrate Chanukah outdoors at Temple Israel with blessings, songs and treats. Geared toward families with children 2-6 years old, though all are welcome. Questions? Contact Natalie at 248-6615750.

JEWS & FASHION 7 PM, DEC. 1

Adat Shalom Synagogue invites you to join Rabbi Aaron Bergman on Zoom to look at the story of Jews and fashion from what was called the shmata business through ready-to-wear and couture. Some of their approaches have been unorthodox, but always intriguing. There is no fee to attend. To RSVP and receive a Zoom link, contact Kellie Yost, kyost@ adatshalom.org at (248) 8515100, ext. 246.

Annelise Heinz

AUTHOR SPEAKS 7 PM, DEC. 1

Mahjong: A Chinese Game and the Making of Modern American Culture is a book by Prof. Annelise Heinz. Her talk about it is sponsored on Zoom by the Jewish Historical Society of Michigan. Heinz is an assistant professor of history at the University of Oregon. She has lived and played mahjong in the United States and southwestern China. Cost: $10 for members; $18 for non-members. Register by 9 pm Tuesday, Nov. 30: info@michiganjewishhistory. org.

EVENING OF SONGS 8 PM, DEC. 2

The Ark in Ann Arbor will present Steve Poltz, a one-of-a-kind songwriter. Tickets: $20. Info: poltz.

Steve Poltz

com; facebook.com/ TheArkAnnArbor.

AMERICANA IN SONG 8 PM, DEC. 3

The Ark in Ann Arbor will present Arlo McKinley, singer-songwriter. Tickets: $20. Info: arlomckinley. com; facebook.com/ TheArkAnnArbor.

HOME TOUR 4 PM, DEC. 4

The Palmer Woods home tour will offer an unparalleled opportunity to view some of our most storied and stunning homes. The tour will be followed by a soirée at one of our largest and most resplendent homes — and one of the more modern homes built in Palmer Woods. Enjoy live music with the Alvin Waddles Trio with a mix of jazz, ragtime, holiday music and more. Food will be prepared by Chef Omar Mitchell, who recently opened his Imaginate restaurant in Royal Oak. There will be gourmet food as well as a plentiful selection of wine, spirits and nonalcoholic beverages. Participants must be COVID19 vaccinated and COVID-19 protocols will be observed. Tickets are $150 per person

Happy Chanukah

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EIGHTH NIGHT 4:30 PM, DEC. 5

The community is invited to join an outdoor Chanukah celebration at Adat Shalom Synagogue. The festivities will include a photo booth (in an igloo), DJ Phreddy, a fire performance by Detroit Circus, fantastic activity stations brought to you by our community co-sponsors, and more. There will be a menorah lighting a 5:30 p.m. The celebration will conclude at 6 p.m. with a car parade to Jewish Senior Life in West Bloomfield to light the menorah there. If inclement weather, this event will be indoors. Toys will be collected for the Bottomless Toy Chest if you would like to donate. $18 per car includes a large kosher pizza and donuts, hot chocolate and activities.

Advance registration

required by Nov. 30 at adatshalom.org/chanukah.

COOKIE WALK 12:30-2 PM, DEC. 12

The Temple Beth El Sisterhood is sponsoring this bake sale. Holiday cookies from Corner Shower & Laundry. Place an order now through Dec. 5: cornershowerandlaundry. com/cookie-walk. Cost: $5 per half dozen. Curbside pickup Dec. 12 at Temple Beth El. Info: Sue at 248214-3611 or mrssurplus@ sbcglobal.net.

JET PRODUCTION DEC. 9-JAN. 2

JET Theatre will present The Full Monty, the Broadway musical. Six unemployed Buffalo steelworkers, low on both cash and prospects, decide to present a male strip act at a local club. This comedy is for mature audiences. The New Year’s Eve bash after the late show on Dec. 31 is priced separately from the performance. Info: 248-7882900.

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