Jewish Historical Society of Michigan Annual Meeting

Congregation Beth Ahm 5075 West Maple Road, West Bloomfield, Michigan, United States

It’s that time of year again! Join JHSM for our annual meeting where the highlight will be the presentation of this year’s Leonard N. Simons History-Maker Award! Established in 1991, the award honors those who have made outstanding contributions to the enrichment, conservation, knowledge, and dissemination of Michigan Jewish history. More information to come.

The Powerful Impact of Music on the Brain

Virtual

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 Jack Walters, Clarinetist, both with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, share expertise and perform […]

Free

YIDDISH TO THE CORE: WEDDING MUSIC & POSTWAR AMERICAN JEWISH IDENTITY

Virtual

From Motown to klezmer, has the music heard at American Jewish weddings since the 1950’s become a tradition all its own? Join us as Uri Schreter discusses the politics and traditions of American Jewish music. Uri Schreter is an interdisciplinary musicologist, composer, keyboardist, and filmmaker currently pursuing a PhD in historical musicology at Harvard University.

$10 – $18

Wisdom Cafe Launch: Meaningful Date Night with Aleeza Ben Shalom

AISH HaTorah Detroit 25725 Coolidge Hwy, Oak Park, MI, United States

Join us to launch our Wisdom cafe with Aleeza Ben Shalom of NETFLIX’s Jewish Matchmaking. VIP meet and greet, hear behind scenes from the show and if you are single partcipate in SPEEDATING

JEWISH COLOR TOUR OF MICHIGAN

Petoskey, MI MI, United States

Michigan’s vibrant Jewish communities and fall foliage are on full display in this brand-new bus tour offered by JTraveler and JHSM. Hop the bus to meet up with “up north” friends in Traverse City, Charlevoix, Petoskey, Mackinaw City, and Alpena. Learn about the region’s long and storied Jewish history. Experience firsthand the enduring richness of […]

$539 – $741

Power of Your Vote

Virtual

Taking advantage of new voting rights. The successful passage of the ballot initiative, Proposal 2 of 2022 (Promote the Vote 2022), amended the Michigan Constitution to protect the right of every eligible Michigander to vote, expand voter registration opportunities and voting options, and enhance the security of our elections. Join us to learn what you […]

JULI MCLOONE, “JEWISH COOKBOOKS IN THE JANICE BLUESTEIN LONGONE CULINARY ARCHIVE”

Virtual

Join us as Curator Juli McLoone take us through the wonderful collection of Jewish cookbooks in the Janice Bluestein Longone Culinary Archive. This program promises to cook up a great evening! Juli McLoone is a curator in the University of Michigan Library’s Special Collections Research Center, where she builds collections and provides instruction and outreach […]

$10 – $18

ERIC YELLIN: “CURATING JEWISH WASHINGTON: ENCOUNTERS WITH HISTORY AND PUBLIC MEMORY IN THE MAKING OF THE CAPITAL JEWISH MUSEUM”

Eastern Michigan University Student Center 900 Oakwood Street Room 300, Ypsilanti, MI, United States

FREE & IN-PERSON! In preparation for our own exhibit in April 2024. Join us as we partner with EMU’s Center for Jewish Studies for this deep dive into the making of the Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC. In a 21st-century museum, how do we translate the latest scholarly knowledge to […]

Free

The Whole Megillah-or, The Queen You Thought You Knew…

Congreation Shaarey Zedek 27375 Bell Road, Southfield, MI, United States

Enter Purim this year more educated than ever before! Enjoy an opportunity to learn collaboratively through the whole megillah, and realize that this holiday of costumes and silliness is deeper than you could have ever imagined. Taught by Ritual Director Saul A. Rube Free to attend • Hamantashen/Light refreshments

Free

Healthy Gut, Healthy Brain

Virtual

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. […]

Free

Mary Einstein Shapero Memorial Lecture with Deborah Dash Moore

Temple Beth El 7400 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI, United States

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)