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LUPOVITCH VIDEO SERIES 1-2:15 pm, Nov. 29. "Jews and the Media" is last in a series of video lectures, "Debunking Jewish Stereotypes." The lec- turer is Prof. Howard Lupovitch, director of Cohn-Haddow Center for Judaic Studies. Following, Nancy Kaplan will facilitate a brief informal discussion. At Cong. Beth Ahm, West Bloomfield. Free and open to the com- munity. Walk-ins are welcome. Info: nancyellen879@att.net; phone, 248-737- 1931; text, 248-390-4294. MONTH IN REVIEW 2 pm, Nov. 29. Retired social studies teacher David Higer leads a current events discus- sion. Open to all. At Temple Kol Ami, West Bloomfield. Free; bring own coffee or snack. RSVP: cspektor@tkolami.org or 248-661- 0040. CULINARY ART THERAPY 6:30-8:30 pm, Nov. 29. Hands-on program led by Julie Ohana for Leorah Hadassah Group. At Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital Demonstration Kitchen, 6777 W. Maple. $40/$36 member; includes din- ner. Send check, payable to Hadassah, to Davidson Hadassah House,5030 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48323. RSVP by Nov. 22: 248-683-5030. Info: Binay, 248-767-4800. BASICS OF CPR 7 pm, Nov. 29. Tikvah Hadassah Group presents program with Gary Reinheimer, MD, on "Save a Life: The Basics of CPR, AED and Choking." At Davidson Hadassah House, 5030 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield. $10. Call to see if space is still available: Arlene, 248-420-0944. thursday, nov. 30 'SIT & BE FIT' 1 pm, Nov. 30. Experienced teacher Marci Berlin leads this exercise class. At the JCC Dance Studio, West Bloomfield. $7. RSVP: 248-432-5467. SOUP'S ON 6:30-8 pm, Nov. 30. Discover comforting winter recipes for warming hearts and heal- ing bodies. At Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital Demonstration Kitchen, 6777 W. Maple. $20, or $30 for two if reserving by phone. RSVP: dk@hfhs.org or 248-325-3890. GUYS AND DOLLS 7-8:30 pm, Nov. 30-Dec. 1. More perfor- mances at 1 & 6 pm, Dec. 2 & 3. Farmington Hills Youth Theatre presents the classic oddball Broadway romance with songs by Frank Loesser. On stage at Costick Activities Center, 28600 W. 11 Mile, Farmington Hills. $12, or $10 advance. RSVP: recreg.fhgov. com or 248-473-1848. THE NFL PROTEST 7-8:30 pm, Nov. 30. "The Price of Protest: The Commercialization of Color and the NFL." Topic for speaker Shanthi Elizabeth Senthe, assistant professor at Windsor Law. She is leading a research study focused on "Black commercialization and financialization in the Detroit area." At Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue, Detroit. Free; includes refresh- ments. Info: Vicki, 313-962-4047. friday, dec. 1 'SHAKE, RATTLE & TWIST' 11:15 am, Dec. 1. Parents and grandparents have opportunity to join program with their babies/toddlers, age 3 and younger. Older siblings are welcome. Group will sing songs and braid challah with clergy members. At Adat Shalom Synagogue, Farmington Hills. Free for members/$3 for non-member fam- ily. RSVP required: Debi, dbanooni@ adatshalom.org or 248-626-2153. BAG & BEAD Noon-2:30 pm, Dec. 1. Temple member Amy Pook, an experienced jewelry maker, will show participants how to create a beautiful piece of jewelry. At Temple Kol Ami, West Bloomfield. $5; includes supplies. Info: 248-661-0040. GALLERY RECEPTION 6-9 pm, Dec. 1. "Think Small '17." An all- media juried show of works that are 12 inches or smaller. Through Dec. 22; closed Mondays. At Lawrence Street Gallery, 22620 Woodward, Ferndale. Info: 248-544-0394 or lawrencestreetgllery.com. SHABBAT DINNERS AT U-M 7-9 pm, Dec. 1. The Well, in partnership with NEXTGen Detroit, is joining this year's Michigan Hillel Alumni Shabbat. With the University of Michigan Hillel closed for the evening, students will be hosting Shabbat dinners in residence halls, Greek houses, apartments and elsewhere on campus. Info: dan@meetyouatthewell.org. saturday, dec. 2 CHARITY TEA Noon-2 pm, Dec. 2. "Winter Holiday Tea" is an annual fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House of Detroit. At Marriott Hotel, Detroit. $65 adult/$25 child; includes tea, jazz per- formance by Kimmie Horne, auction and a fashion show. RSVP: www.rmhc-detroit.org/ calendar-of-events. sunday, dec. 3 CHANUKAH HELPERS 1-2:30 pm, Dec. 3. Take part in Jewish Family Service mitzvah project by creating Chanukah crafts and cards for families and older adults enrolled in the JFS Adopt a Family program. At Jewish Family Service, 6555 W. Maple in West Bloomfield. RSVP: jfsdetroit.org/becausewecare. Info: bwc@ jfsdetroit.org or Youth Initiatives Coordinator, 248-592-2264. THE CREATION IN ART 2-4 pm, Dec. 3. Docent-led guided tour will focus on creation as depicted in African, Islamic, European and American art. Sponsored by the Interfaith Leadership Council of Metro Detroit. At the Detroit Institute of Arts. Info: 313-338-9777, ext. 0. tuesday, dec. 5 BUSINESS BREAKFAST 7:30-9:30 am, Dec. 5. The DBusiness Breakfast Series, presented by Plante Moran, will host David Littmann, senior economist for the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. He will provide his economic forecast for 2018. At Gem & Century Theatres, 333 Madison, Detroit. $65; or $500 for group of 10. RSVP: michtix.com/events/dbusiness- breakfast-series. Info: venue, 313-963-9800; DBusiness: 248-691-1900. MINDFUL EATING 7 pm, Dec. 5. Eleanor Roosevelt Hadassah Group hosts program, "Mindful Eating & Mindfulness." Speaker is Stacy Goldberg, nutritionist/CEO of Savorfull. At Davidson Hadassah House, 5030 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield. $18; includes a healthy snack. RSVP by Dec. 1 with check payable to Hadassah. Send to: Ilene Schwartz, 30845 Helmandale, Ferndale, MI 48220. Info: schwartz.ilene@gmail.com. wednesday, dec. 6 HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS 7 pm, Dec. 6. "Maintaining Healthy Relationships and Staying Connected." Presentation features Terri Orbuch, Ph.D., aka "The Love Doctor," with Rabbi Rachel Shere. At Adat Shalom Synagogue, Farmington Hills. $18/$15 advance; includes wine and light refreshments. RSVP by Nov. 27: adatshalom.org/relationships. Info: Jodi, jgross@adatshalom.org or 248-851-5100. sunday, dec. 10 DRAMA AT JET Now through Dec. 10. Christopher Bremer, executive director of Jewish Ensemble Theatre, directs David Mamet's masterpiece, American Buffalo. Downstairs at the JCC, West Bloomfield. $44, with student, senior and group discounts. Tickets: JETPerforms. com or 248-788-2900. Esther Allweiss Ingber / Contributing Writer Send items at least 10 days in advance to calendar@thejewishnews.com. 54 November 23 • 2017 jn continued from page 53 on the go NOVEMBER 25: Latke Vodka 13 9 pm, Nov. 25-2 am, Nov. 26. NEXTGen Detroit of the Jewish Federation invites young Jewish adults to experience "a night of amusements and curiosities" in Midtown. Age 21 and older will have access to late-night food and cocktails; dietary laws observed. At combined venue of Majestic Theatre, Majestic Café and Garden Bowl, 4120 Woodward, Detroit. $25, or $20 advance; $18 will go to Federation. RSVP: LVintheD.org. Info: Alyssa, gorenberg@jfmd.org or 248-203-1485. NOVEMBER 29 Is Hate Speech Protected? 7 pm, Nov. 29. "First Amendment Rights and 'Wrongs.'" National Council of Jewish Women presents a public affairs education program. Speakers are Heidi Budaj, regional director, Anti-Defamation League; Barbara McQuade, former U.S. attorney general, Eastern District; Kary Moss, executive direc- tor, ACLU of Michigan; and Robert Sedler, Wayne State University constitutional law professor. At NCJW, 26400 Lahser, Suite 306, Southfield. Free. Seating is limited. RSVP: mail@ncjwgds.org or 248-355-3300, ext. 0. DECEMBER 4 Drop Off Gifts 9 am-5 pm, Dec. 4-8. These are the days for Jewish Family Service (JFS) Adopt a Family volunteers to bring their purchased gifts. Recipients are JFS clients in need, and the gifts will help to brighten their holi- days. Volunteer shoppers are still welcome. At JFS, 6555 W. Maple in West Bloomfield. RSVP: jfsdetroit.org/becausewecare. Info: bwc@jfsdetroit.org or Youth Initiatives Coordinator, 248-592-2264.