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Two shows on Friday and Saturday at Orchestra Hall in Detroit. share Detroit’s favorite holiday musical tradition with family and friends and thrill to the spectacle of the season. Stuart Chafetz returns to lead a sparkling celebration with carols and classics that sells out year after year. To protect the health and well-being of its patrons, musicians and staff due to the ongoing pandemic, the DSO has implemented new safety policies including mask and COVID-19 vaccine or test requirements for all guests and contactless e-ticketing. Visit dso.org/safety plan for information. Tickets: dso. org/events-and-tickets.

Adat Shalom Synagogue invites you to join Rabbi Blair Nosanwisch, director of spiritual care, and yoga instructor Mindy Eisenberg. Connect body and soul as we apply the wisdom of Torah to the gentle practice of yoga. No yoga experience is necessary. There is no fee to participate. Info: contact 248-851-5100.

A free interactive Shabbat experience with Temple Shir Shalom’s cantor and rabbis at the synagogue. This program is for families with children and babies through 4 years.

Blackthorn will appear on stage at The Ark in Arbor with a musical ramble across Ireland. Traditional songs of emigration, sea shanties, lively jigs and reels, and ancient airs will combine with some of Ireland’s best contemporary songs. Tickets: $20. Info: blackthorn1.com. facebook. com/TheArkAnnArbor.

Catering to teens from grades 5-12, MCUSY offers a wide range of Jewish programming, volunteer opportunities and leadership growth for all. This trip to the Zoo Lights will be a chance to get to know our chapter while enjoying the incredible display. Tickets from $18: jlive.app/events/1325.

Camp is in session at Aish Detroit, 25725 Coolidge, Oak Park. Super, free and fun Jewish-themed curriculum. For kids ages 3-7 (must be potty trained); all food and drinks provided; baking, crafts, singing. Choose which days, Mon.-Thurs., you want to curate to your schedule. Info: jlive.app/events/1270.

Adat Shalom Synagogue invites you to join Rabbi Aaron Bergman via Zoom for a monthly discussion of things he finds interesting about Judaism. There is no fee to attend. To RSVP and receive the Zoom link, contact Kellie Yost, kyost@ adatshalom.org, 248-8515100, ext. 246. Future dates are Jan. 10 and Feb. 7.

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

Taking advantage of the Mumford Class of 1967’s planned 55th anniversary class reunion for early August 2022, members of the Adas Shalom 1965 Confirmation Class are planning a class reunion luncheon to precede the Mumford event. The exact date and time are yet to be finalized.

Organizers are asking readers to assist them in locating “lost” classmates: Shelly Dunsky, Susan Gregory, Judy Hack, Maureen Lax, Nancy Salter, Barbara Bogorad, Donna Jeremias, Arlene Tack and Pennye Goldman.

Those already committed to the reunion are Sharon Moss Lebovic, Ava Goldberg, Doris Rubenstein, Ellen Erman Whitefield, Ronna Katzman, Rona Isaacson Bowles, Donna Howard Weingarden, Sarita Lash Bagdade, Barbara Levine Wool, Marilyn Shapiro Kohen, “Cookie” Farber Markowitz and Andi Kahn Wolfe.

Those wishing to RSVP may do so to Doris Rubenstein at theonlydoris@hotmail. com.