Scholar-in-Residence Program with Aron Heller, Author of “Zaidy’s Band”

We hope you will join us for a Scholar-in-Residence program on Sunday, March 22, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided.

We’re thrilled to host renowned Israeli-based writer and author, Aron Heller, as he presents “Zaidy’s Band,” his newly published book. Join us for an inspiring program featuring a compelling book discussion! There will be time for Q & A following and Aron will be available to sign copies of his book.

This event is sponsored by an anonymous donor; however, reservations are required. The deadline for reservations is Monday, March 16th at 12:00 p.m. Please register online at bit.ly/Aron-Heller-Lunch-Learn (case sensitive – use capital letters where you see them in this website address) or call the synagogue office at 248-547-7970.

“Zaidy’s Band” follows journalist Aron Heller’s decade-long search to uncover his grandfather Mickey Heller’s hidden World War II service. Through interviews, travels, and long conversations, Heller uncovers lost friendships, personal tragedy, heroism, and emotional reunions within a remarkable group of Jewish Canadian soldiers.

Part memoir, part history, and part mystery, “Zaidy’s Band” shows how ordinary men fighting Nazism left extraordinary legacies, shaping their families and the future for generations.

To learn more about Aron, please visit his website at aronheller.com – this is where you can also purchase his book in advance.