While many of us have experienced firsthand how mood and stress can impact our digestion, we may not be aware that the reverse is also true. The microbes that live in our gut can have a profound influence on our mood and cognitive function. Join Jewish Family Service as they welcome naturopathic doctor Michelle Davila. […]
Annual Mary Einstein Shapero Memorial Lecture with speaker Deborah Dash Moore, Frederick G. L. Huetwell Professor of History and Professor of Judaic Studies at the University of Michigan. Topic: Detroit Jews on the Move (20th Century)
Tour of Holocaust Center followed by lite bites and beverages afterward
Free with Detroit Historical Museum admission! Check out our brand-new exhibit, “In the Neighborhood.” Stay for this fascinating and nearly forgotten story from Detroit’s past, shared by JHSM Executive Director Catherine Cangany, PhD. In 1910 the price of Kosher meat soared. To feed their families amid rapid inflation, fed-up Orthodox women took on the Gilded-Age […]
The 16th annual Caring Coalition Conference, The Best Care Possible, brings together nurses, social workers, physicians, clergy, case managers and other health care professionals from Southeast Michigan and bordering states. The intent of this conference is to increase understanding of the complex issues related to serious and terminal illness. Conference participants will receive continuing education […]
Free with Detroit Historical Museum admission! Check out our brand-new exhibit, “In the Neighborhood.” Stay for this timely panel discussion on Black Bottom’s past, present, and future. Black Bottom was a thriving Black neighborhood when it was torn down to create a freeway in the name of “urban renewal.” Sixty years later, I-375 is slated […]
Music is pervasive in our society, affecting the physical, emotional, cognitive, social and spiritual aspects of our lives. This presentation will provide insight into the fascinating ways music influences our brains and behavior. Join us as Jody Conradi Stark, Music Therapist and Will Haapaniemi, Violinist, both with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, share expertise and perform […]
Dig into a fascinating piece of our Detroit Historical Museum exhibit, “In the Neighborhood!” In 1907 Louis Schlussel opened a bathhouse at the corner of Alfred and St. Antoine streets, featuring Detroit’s first documented mikveh (Jewish ritual bath). Come learn about the 2019 archaeological dig that recovered bathhouse artifacts. Following the lecture, attendees are invited […]
Our Detroit Historical Museum exhibit, “In the Neighborhood,” is all about the daily lives of newcomers to Detroit. From its 1701 origins through today, Detroit has been enriched by and depended on immigrants. In partnership with JCRC/AJC, our panel discussion considers immigration’s continuities and changes over time. You’ll be amazed by what you learn! Doors […]
Flowers bring joy and beauty to our everyday lives. They also bring tremendous sensory input to our brains and enhance mood, both of which are critical to brain health. Join us for this in-person workshop as Brittany Denis PT, DPT, RES-CPT, provides an overview of the many ways flowers and gardening stimulate our minds. As […]
Calling all budding archivists! Whether you’re the collector of your family history or the job has fallen into your lap, this workshop is for you! Over three sessions, you’ll learn the best practices for preserving your photographs and documents, tips and tricks to digitizing your memorabilia, and how to research your family’s past.
Please join with Congregation Beth Shalom and the Hostages and Missing Families Forum on Sunday, September 15th at 10:00 a.m. to spend time connecting with Israeli hostages’ families. The events of October 7th will be explored through the personal stories of those directly affected. During the session, we will embark on a virtual tour of […]
