**_Hebrew Language & Literature Classes offered to any level – from Beginner to Advanced. _** For more information about Hebrew classes or to discuss placement of new students, please contact Nira Lev, Director of Hebrew Programs, 248-330-3601 or niralev29@gmail.com Tuition varies from $140 – $265 ** _Supported by the Harold Wade Hebrew Literacy Fund._** Scholarship […]
New students are welcome to learn the Aleph Bet in this in-person course! They will gain basic reading skills and begin their journey towards Hebrew proficiency. Taught by Sheryl Lederman. 10-week course fee $75 for members, $125 for non-members. If this presents a financial hardship, please contact the Education Office. A minimum of 5 students […]
Explore Jewish life, values, celebrations, history, theology, and spirituality with Temple Israel’s clergy in this **10-week course!** Ask questions, discover multiple answers, and find out how Reform Judaism could be meaningful to you. This course is open to all – interfaith couples, those raising Jewish children, individuals considering conversion, and anyone who just wants to […]
We welcome you to visit the Meer, Hechtman and Fleischman communities. Tour the apartment homes, enjoy entertainment, and take a taste of delicious fall themed hors d’ oeuvres prepared by the JSL culinary team. Organized by: Jewish Senior Life of Metropolitan Detroit View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/9465
**Jean Strouse** captures the dramas, mysteries, intrigues, and tragedies surrounding John Singer Sargent’s portraits of the Wertheimer family looking at****twelve portraits of one English family painted by the expatriate American artist at the height of his career—and at the intersections of all these lives with the sparkle and strife of the Edwardian age. **In conversation […]
**AN INTRODUCTION TO THE TALMUD: TURN IT AND TURN IT, FOR EVERTHING IS IN IT with Rabbi Yonatan Dahlen** In-Person I Max M. Fisher Federation Building **MONDAYS, 9:30 – 11 AM** **Oct. 28; Nov. 4, 11, 18; Dec. 9, 16** It has been the key to Jewish survival and continuity for nearly two millennia, yet […]
**MODERN JEWISH MEDICAL ETHICS with Jill Gutmann** ZOOM **MONDAYS, 10 – 11:30 AM** ** _Monthly_** _:_ Oct. 28; Nov. 18; Dec. 16; Jan. 27; Feb. 24; Mar. 24; Apr. 28; May 19; June 16 Take a deep dive into the hot medical issues of the day with bioethicist Jill Gutmann. Whether the subject is public […]
**AN ANGEL ON YOUR BACK Rabbi with Michele Faudem** In-Person I Max M. Fisher Federation Building **MONDAYS, 11 – NOON** * **Series 1** : Sept. 23, 30; Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28; Nov. 4, 11 * **Series 2** : Nov.18; Dec. 9, 16; Jan. 6, 13, 27; Feb. 3, 10 * **Series 3** : Mar. […]
Presented by NCJW|MI Israel Affairs committee. Speaker-Gill Hoffman, Executive Director of HonestReporting.com. Moderator-Dr. Ora Hirsch Pescovitz, President Oakland University. Presentation of NCJW|MI Advocacy Award to Dani Gillman, NCJW | MI Board Member. _Registration is required. Tickets will not be sold at the door._ Organized by: National Council of Jewish Women View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/9433
**THE ORIGINAL HALACHIC DEBATES with Rabbi Michele Faudem** * **Series 1 and 3** : In-Person I Max M. Fisher Federation Building * **Series 2** : ZOOM **TUESDAYS, 9:30 – 10:30 AM** * **Series 1:** Sept. 10, 17, 24; Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 * **Series 2** : Nov. 12, 19; Dec 10, 17; Jan. […]
**CHAPTER AND VERSE: PROPHETS, PLAGUES, FISH AND FAMINE, OH MY! with Rabbi Michele Faudem** * **Series 1 and 3** : In-Person I Max M. Fisher Federation Building * **Series 2** : ZOOM **TUESDAYS, 10:45 – 11:45 AM** * **Series 1:** Sept. 10, 17, 24; Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 * **Series 2** : Nov. […]
Here’s the story… we’re excited to invite you to Federation’s next Lunch & Lead event to help take your leadership game to the next level. The topic is: **The Power of Storytelling to Reach Your Goals ** Storytelling is a crucial skill for leaders to connect with their audiences and improve their effectiveness. In this […]
In commemoration of LGBTQ+ History Month, Dr. Jake Newsome will share the experiences of this marginalized group, untangling the complex motivations that convinced Nazi leaders that combating homosexuality was vital to the success of the Third Reich. Dr. Jake Newsome is an award-winning scholar of German and American LGBTQ+ history whose research and resources educate […]
**WISDOM WEDNESDAYS – THE CONTINUING MORAL VOICE OF RABBI JONATHAN SACKS** with Rabbi Michele Faudem ** _ON ZOOM – WEDNESDAYS, 10:30 – 11:45 AM_** * Series 1: Sept. 11, 18, 25; Oct. 9, 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20 * Series 2: Dec. 11, 18; Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29; Feb. 5, 12 * Series 3: […]
JEWS IN THE THEATER with Rabbi Aaron Bergman ZOOM **WEDNESDAYS, NOON – 1:30 PM** Oct. 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20 You may be familiar with the Jewish character Shylock from Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice, or you may know that Jewish people have been involved in Broadway productions from its inception. But did you know […]
**WISDOM WEDNESDAYS – THE CONTINUING MORAL VOICE OF RABBI JONATHAN SACKS** with Rabbi Michele Faudem **_THIS CLASS IS OFFERED ON ZOOM & IN-PERSON_** ** _ON ZOOM:_** WEDNESDAYS, 10:30 – 11:45 AM **_IN-PERSON I MAX M. FISHER FEDERATION BUILDING:_** WEDNESDAYS, 1 – 2:15 PM * Series 1: Sept. 11, 18, 25; Oct. 9, 30; Nov. 6, […]
**WISDOM WEDNESDAYS – THE CONTINUING MORAL VOICE OF RABBI JONATHAN SACKS** with Rabbi Michele Faudem ** _IN-PERSON – WEDNESDAYS, 1 PM – 2:15 PM_** * Series 1: Sept. 11, 18, 25; Oct. 9, 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20 * Series 2: Dec. 11, 18; Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29; Feb. 5, 12 * Series 3: […]
**SALON SERIES CONTINUES: A TALMUDIC EXPLORATION OF HILLEL’S TEACHINGS ON ETHICS AND KINDNESS with Rabbi Tzvi Muller** ZOOM **THURSDAYS, 9:30 – 11 AM** Oct. 31; Nov. 7, 14, 21; Dec. 5, 12, 19; Jan. 9, 16, 23; Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27; Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27; Apr. 3, 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22 […]
**CONTEMPORARY HALACHIC DEBATES: EVEN MORE QUESTIONS, EVEN FEWER ANSWERS with Rabbi Michele Faudem** ZOOM **THURSDAYS, 9:30 – 10:30 AM** * **Series 1:** Sept. 12, 19, 26; Oct. 10, 31; Nov. 7, 14, 21 * **Series 2:** Dec. 12, 19; Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30; Feb. 6, 13 * **Series 3:** Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27; […]
**ETHICAL WILLS, A LETTER FOR THE AGES with Rabbi Michele Faudem** ZOOM **THURSDAYS, 10:45 – 11:45 AM** Sept. 26; Oct. 10, 31; Nov. 7, 14, 21; Dec. 12, 19 When we leave this earth, what are the messages or words of advice we would like to leave behind for our loved ones? What will be […]
**THE SYNAGOGUE: ITS HISTORY, CUSTOMS AND GROWTH with Dr. Michael Pytlik** ZOOM **THURSDAYS, NOON – 1:30 PM** Oct. 31; Nov. 7, 14, 21; Dec. 5, 12, 19; Jan. 9 The concept of the synagogue as a place of worship started long before the destruction of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem by the Romans in 70 […]
**PARSHA HASHAVUAH (WEEKLY TORAH PORTION)** **Community Rabbis, Cantors and Educators** **ZOOM** **FRIDAYS, 10 – 11 AM** **· Series 1:** Sept. 13, 20, 27; Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22; Dec. 6, 13, 20 · **Series 2:** Jan 10, 17, 24, 31; Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28; Mar. 7, 14 · **Series 3:** Mar. 21, 28; Apr. […]
Join us for a coffee hour to hear from Renana Danon, ELEM’s Assistant Director of Clinical Training to discuss the state of youth mental health in Israel. **The location of the event will be shared with registrants prior to the event.** Renana Danon is the Assistant Director of Clinical Director of Training in ELEM’s Department […]
**READING THE BOOK OF GENESIS AGAIN FOR THE FIRST TIME with Rabbi Joseph Klein** ZOOM **FRIDAYS, 11:30 AM – 1 PM** Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22; Dec. 6, 13, 20; Jan. 3 The Book of Genesis has for too long been wrongly transmitted as Sunday School stories. And, because we tell these stories to children, […]
**AN INTRODUCTION TO THE TALMUD: TURN IT AND TURN IT, FOR EVERTHING IS IN IT with Rabbi Yonatan Dahlen** In-Person I Max M. Fisher Federation Building **MONDAYS, 9:30 – 11 AM** **Oct. 28; Nov. 4, 11, 18; Dec. 9, 16** It has been the key to Jewish survival and continuity for nearly two millennia, yet […]
Join Gesher Human Services for a free Resume Writing Workshop by Certified Professional Resume Writers. Gain valuable tips and tools to write a dynamic resume. There will be an opportunity to sign up for free 1-on-1 resume assistance at the conclusion of the workshop. Organized by: Gesher Human Services View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8849
**AN ANGEL ON YOUR BACK Rabbi with Michele Faudem** In-Person I Max M. Fisher Federation Building **MONDAYS, 11 – NOON** * **Series 1** : Sept. 23, 30; Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28; Nov. 4, 11 * **Series 2** : Nov.18; Dec. 9, 16; Jan. 6, 13, 27; Feb. 3, 10 * **Series 3** : Mar. […]
**READING BETWEEN THE LINES – Fall with Rebecca Starr** In-Person I Max M. Fisher Federation Building **MONDAYS, NOON – 1:15 PM** Monthly: Oct 7; Nov. 4; Dec. 2 Join Rebecca Starr as we dive into a variety of genres of Jewish themed literature in this lively discussion class. Students should read books in advance of […]
Join us for a bagel breakfast and conversation with Nolan Finley, Editorial Page Editor for the _Detroit News,_ to help us unpack the election results. Nolan will give an overview of the 2024 election and offer an analysis of what the result means for our country and our state. 7:30 – 8 AM: Bagels and […]
**WISDOM WEDNESDAYS – THE CONTINUING MORAL VOICE OF RABBI JONATHAN SACKS** with Rabbi Michele Faudem ** _ON ZOOM – WEDNESDAYS, 10:30 – 11:45 AM_** * Series 1: Sept. 11, 18, 25; Oct. 9, 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20 * Series 2: Dec. 11, 18; Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29; Feb. 5, 12 * Series 3: […]
Have you always wanted to learn how to read Hebrew? Now is your chance! Hazzan Gross is teaching this multisession series on learning to read Hebrew. Wednesdays from 12pm to 1 pm on November 6, 13, 20, December 4, 11, 18 and January 8,15, 22 at Adat Shalom. No previous Hebrew reading experience is necessary. […]
JEWS IN THE THEATER with Rabbi Aaron Bergman ZOOM **WEDNESDAYS, NOON – 1:30 PM** Oct. 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20 You may be familiar with the Jewish character Shylock from Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice, or you may know that Jewish people have been involved in Broadway productions from its inception. But did you know […]
**SALON SERIES CONTINUES: A TALMUDIC EXPLORATION OF HILLEL’S TEACHINGS ON ETHICS AND KINDNESS with Rabbi Tzvi Muller** ZOOM **THURSDAYS, 9:30 – 11 AM** Oct. 31; Nov. 7, 14, 21; Dec. 5, 12, 19; Jan. 9, 16, 23; Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27; Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27; Apr. 3, 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22 […]
**CONTEMPORARY HALACHIC DEBATES: EVEN MORE QUESTIONS, EVEN FEWER ANSWERS with Rabbi Michele Faudem** ZOOM **THURSDAYS, 9:30 – 10:30 AM** * **Series 1:** Sept. 12, 19, 26; Oct. 10, 31; Nov. 7, 14, 21 * **Series 2:** Dec. 12, 19; Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30; Feb. 6, 13 * **Series 3:** Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27; […]
**ETHICAL WILLS, A LETTER FOR THE AGES with Rabbi Michele Faudem** ZOOM **THURSDAYS, 10:45 – 11:45 AM** Sept. 26; Oct. 10, 31; Nov. 7, 14, 21; Dec. 12, 19 When we leave this earth, what are the messages or words of advice we would like to leave behind for our loved ones? What will be […]
**THE SYNAGOGUE: ITS HISTORY, CUSTOMS AND GROWTH with Dr. Michael Pytlik** ZOOM **THURSDAYS, NOON – 1:30 PM** Oct. 31; Nov. 7, 14, 21; Dec. 5, 12, 19; Jan. 9 The concept of the synagogue as a place of worship started long before the destruction of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem by the Romans in 70 […]
**PARSHA HASHAVUAH (WEEKLY TORAH PORTION)** **Community Rabbis, Cantors and Educators** **ZOOM** **FRIDAYS, 10 – 11 AM** **· Series 1:** Sept. 13, 20, 27; Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22; Dec. 6, 13, 20 · **Series 2:** Jan 10, 17, 24, 31; Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28; Mar. 7, 14 · **Series 3:** Mar. 21, 28; Apr. […]
**READING THE BOOK OF GENESIS AGAIN FOR THE FIRST TIME with Rabbi Joseph Klein** ZOOM **FRIDAYS, 11:30 AM – 1 PM** Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22; Dec. 6, 13, 20; Jan. 3 The Book of Genesis has for too long been wrongly transmitted as Sunday School stories. And, because we tell these stories to children, […]
_The Performance,_ based on the short story by Arthur Miller, premiere feature film starring Emmy Award® winner Jeremy Piven (_Entourage_). Followed by a Q&A with director Shira Piven. **About the Film:** In 1937, while on a European tour, American Jewish tap dancer Harold May is scouted by a German attaché to headline an exclusive performance […]
_The Performance,_ based on the short story by Arthur Miller, premiere feature film starring Emmy Award® winner Jeremy Piven (_Entourage_). Followed by a Q&A with director Shira Piven. **About the Film:** In 1937, while on a European tour, American Jewish tap dancer Harold May is scouted by a German attaché to headline an exclusive performance […]
Living and navigating through these troubling times. Learning to stop the bleed is a lifesaving skill. The number 1 cause of preventable death after injury is bleeding. With 3 quick actions, you can be trained and empowered to save a life. Gary Sikorski, Director of Community-wide security Jewish Community Security Inc. (JCSI) is leading this […]
**Fused Glass Tile Workshop I** Instructed by Katrina Ruby Come to The J and make your own, one-of-a-kind fused glass tile! Working alongside experienced glass artist, Katrina Ruby, you will learn the art of fused glass and create your very own masterpiece. **Sunday, November 10** **11am – 1pm** **Registration Deadline:** Tuesday, November 5 *A minimum […]
A moving, thoughtful, and inspiring memoir by one of America’s most accomplished public servants and legal thinkers. Judge David S. Tatel (U.S. Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit), spent years denying and working around his blindness, before finally embracing it as an essential part of his identity. **In Conversation with Amanda K. Rice, Issues […]
**Author ALex J. Sinclair will be joined in conversation with Michele Faudem, Rabbi Educator, JLearn Instructor, Hillel of Metropolitan Detroit** in a thoughtful conversation about Israel’s friends and enemies on the page and in the real world. **About the Book:** In a covert laboratory under the streets of Tel Aviv, an Israeli scientist clones Hitler […]
**AN INTRODUCTION TO THE TALMUD: TURN IT AND TURN IT, FOR EVERTHING IS IN IT with Rabbi Yonatan Dahlen** In-Person I Max M. Fisher Federation Building **MONDAYS, 9:30 – 11 AM** **Oct. 28; Nov. 4, 11, 18; Dec. 9, 16** It has been the key to Jewish survival and continuity for nearly two millennia, yet […]
**AN ANGEL ON YOUR BACK Rabbi with Michele Faudem** In-Person I Max M. Fisher Federation Building **MONDAYS, 11 – NOON** * **Series 1** : Sept. 23, 30; Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28; Nov. 4, 11 * **Series 2** : Nov.18; Dec. 9, 16; Jan. 6, 13, 27; Feb. 3, 10 * **Series 3** : Mar. […]
**BETTER TOGETHER, LOVE AND KINDNESS IN JUDAISM with Rabbi Tzvi Muller** In-Person I Max M. Fisher Federation Building **MONDAYS, NOON – 1 PM** Nov. 4, 11, 18; Dec. 2, 9, 16 The world is desperately in need of more kindness. As Jews, we are often the targets of the most virulent hatred and cruelty. However, […]
**Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)** is a two-day interactive workshop that teaches how to recognize when someone may be at risk of suicide and how to work with them to keep them safe. **You’ll learn to:** • Understand how personal and societal attitudes affect views on suicide and interventions • Provide guidance to a […]
**TORAH LINE BY LINE with Rabbi/Dr. Mitch Parker** ** _HYBRID – this class is offered IN- PERSON at the Max M. Fisher Federation Building,_** **_and ON ZOOM_** **TUESDAYS, 10 – 11:30 AM** **Monthly** : Sept. 17; Oct. 15; Nov. 12; Dec. 10; Jan. 14; Feb. 4; Mar. 18; Apr. 22; May 20 Sacrifices, laws of […]
The popular series Bubbies, Zaydies, and Grandbabies is back for a second round this fall! Our first session sold out, so we are happy to be back for November and December! At Bubbies, Zaydies and Grandbabies, grandparents and grandkids play and create art together, sing songs, enjoy an interactive story time, and meet new friends. […]
**Michigan author Rusty Rosman will be joined in conversation with Rabbi Joseph Krakoff, CEO, Jewish Hospice and Chaplaincy Network.** **About the Book:** When you die, there are so many things your family and loved ones need to know. Two Envelopes is your voice, conveying your wishes regarding your death and your estate. With a unique […]
**Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)** is a two-day interactive workshop that teaches how to recognize when someone may be at risk of suicide and how to work with them to keep them safe. **You’ll learn to:** • Understand how personal and societal attitudes affect views on suicide and interventions • Provide guidance to a […]
**WISDOM WEDNESDAYS – THE CONTINUING MORAL VOICE OF RABBI JONATHAN SACKS** with Rabbi Michele Faudem ** _ON ZOOM – WEDNESDAYS, 10:30 – 11:45 AM_** * Series 1: Sept. 11, 18, 25; Oct. 9, 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20 * Series 2: Dec. 11, 18; Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29; Feb. 5, 12 * Series 3: […]
JEWS IN THE THEATER with Rabbi Aaron Bergman ZOOM **WEDNESDAYS, NOON – 1:30 PM** Oct. 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20 You may be familiar with the Jewish character Shylock from Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice, or you may know that Jewish people have been involved in Broadway productions from its inception. But did you know […]
Have you always wanted to learn how to read Hebrew? Now is your chance! Hazzan Gross is teaching this multisession series on learning to read Hebrew. Wednesdays from 12pm to 1 pm on November 6, 13, 20, December 4, 11, 18 and January 8,15, 22 at Adat Shalom. No previous Hebrew reading experience is necessary. […]
**SALON SERIES CONTINUES: A TALMUDIC EXPLORATION OF HILLEL’S TEACHINGS ON ETHICS AND KINDNESS with Rabbi Tzvi Muller** ZOOM **THURSDAYS, 9:30 – 11 AM** Oct. 31; Nov. 7, 14, 21; Dec. 5, 12, 19; Jan. 9, 16, 23; Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27; Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27; Apr. 3, 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22 […]
**CONTEMPORARY HALACHIC DEBATES: EVEN MORE QUESTIONS, EVEN FEWER ANSWERS with Rabbi Michele Faudem** ZOOM **THURSDAYS, 9:30 – 10:30 AM** * **Series 1:** Sept. 12, 19, 26; Oct. 10, 31; Nov. 7, 14, 21 * **Series 2:** Dec. 12, 19; Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30; Feb. 6, 13 * **Series 3:** Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27; […]
**ETHICAL WILLS, A LETTER FOR THE AGES with Rabbi Michele Faudem** ZOOM **THURSDAYS, 10:45 – 11:45 AM** Sept. 26; Oct. 10, 31; Nov. 7, 14, 21; Dec. 12, 19 When we leave this earth, what are the messages or words of advice we would like to leave behind for our loved ones? What will be […]
Featuring Authors Rachel Beanland and Mimi Zieman ** _The House is on Fire_** by Rachel Beanland is a “wildly entertaining” (NPR), “gripping” (_The Washington Post_) work of historical fiction about an incendiary tragedy that shocked a young nation and tore apart a community in a single night. Based on the true story of the Richmond […]
**PARSHA HASHAVUAH (WEEKLY TORAH PORTION)** **Community Rabbis, Cantors and Educators** **ZOOM** **FRIDAYS, 10 – 11 AM** **· Series 1:** Sept. 13, 20, 27; Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22; Dec. 6, 13, 20 · **Series 2:** Jan 10, 17, 24, 31; Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28; Mar. 7, 14 · **Series 3:** Mar. 21, 28; Apr. […]
**READING THE BOOK OF GENESIS AGAIN FOR THE FIRST TIME with Rabbi Joseph Klein** ZOOM **FRIDAYS, 11:30 AM – 1 PM** Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22; Dec. 6, 13, 20; Jan. 3 The Book of Genesis has for too long been wrongly transmitted as Sunday School stories. And, because we tell these stories to children, […]
**A Palestinian-Israeli Update** **Sunday, November 17, 10 am** **ON ZOOM** **With Dr. Frederic Pearson** **-presented by the TEMPLE EMANU-EL Adult Education Committee-** _Dr. Frederic Pearson is Professor of Political Science and former Director of the Wayne State Center for Peace and Conflict Studies. He is a recognized scholar in the fields of international relations, military […]
The Detroit Jewish Book Fair shines the spotlight on some of the area’s most diverse authors including Carol & Alana Blumenstein (_KidsRead2Kids Presents… Amazing Tales!_), Rabbi Boruch Cohen (_Think Outside The Lox: A fresh perspective on Jewish Teachings and Traditions_), Lisa Kaplan (_Our Family has a Secret: A Children’s Book About Addiction in a Jewish […]
For the first time, in a single volume (_It Takes Two to Torah: An Orthodox Rabbi and Reform Journalist Discuss and Debate Their Way Through the Five Books of Moses_), readers can take a tour of the entire Torah through the medium of one challenging, instructive, irreverent, animated conversation. **Rabbi Dov Linzer** , an Orthodox […]
Families with children ages 4-10 are invited to join JFamily and Aish Detroit for babka making while reflecting on all we are thankful for! Grandparents are welcome to join, too! Cost: $10 per family Thank you to our Planning Committee: Alex Hartman Stephanie Parzen Elyssa Schmier Hannah Biran Jodie Ran Megan Specktor Tami Heisler Carly […]
**AN INTRODUCTION TO THE TALMUD: TURN IT AND TURN IT, FOR EVERTHING IS IN IT with Rabbi Yonatan Dahlen** In-Person I Max M. Fisher Federation Building **MONDAYS, 9:30 – 11 AM** **Oct. 28; Nov. 4, 11, 18; Dec. 9, 16** It has been the key to Jewish survival and continuity for nearly two millennia, yet […]
**MODERN JEWISH MEDICAL ETHICS with Jill Gutmann** ZOOM **MONDAYS, 10 – 11:30 AM** ** _Monthly_** _:_ Oct. 28; Nov. 18; Dec. 16; Jan. 27; Feb. 24; Mar. 24; Apr. 28; May 19; June 16 Take a deep dive into the hot medical issues of the day with bioethicist Jill Gutmann. Whether the subject is public […]
**BETTER TOGETHER, LOVE AND KINDNESS IN JUDAISM with Rabbi Tzvi Muller** In-Person I Max M. Fisher Federation Building **MONDAYS, NOON – 1 PM** Nov. 4, 11, 18; Dec. 2, 9, 16 The world is desperately in need of more kindness. As Jews, we are often the targets of the most virulent hatred and cruelty. However, […]
The popular series Bubbies, Zaydies, and Grandbabies is back for a second round this fall! Our first session sold out, so we are happy to be back for November and December! At Bubbies, Zaydies and Grandbabies, grandparents and grandkids play and create art together, sing songs, enjoy an interactive story time, and meet new friends. […]
Are you confused about Medicare or Medicaid? Join us at Meer Independent Living apartments to learn how the Michigan Medicare Assistance Program (MMAP) can help you navigate this topic. Guests will enjoy light refreshments during the program and may take tours of the community at the conclusion of the event. Organized by: Jewish Senior Life […]
This workshop dives deep into the exciting (and sometimes daunting) prospect of working after retirement. We’ll explore the key considerations for crafting a financially feasible, fulfilling and fun return. This time, on your terms! Organized by: Gesher Human Services View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8864
Calling all community, join us as we clear out our Durfee office and distribute tons of resources and supplies to the Detroit Community Fridges, ensuring these essential items make their way to our neighbors! After distribution, join us to celebrate our service over fresh pizza and apps at Motor City Brew Works. **Though this service […]
**WISDOM WEDNESDAYS – THE CONTINUING MORAL VOICE OF RABBI JONATHAN SACKS** with Rabbi Michele Faudem ** _ON ZOOM – WEDNESDAYS, 10:30 – 11:45 AM_** * Series 1: Sept. 11, 18, 25; Oct. 9, 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20 * Series 2: Dec. 11, 18; Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29; Feb. 5, 12 * Series 3: […]
JEWS IN THE THEATER with Rabbi Aaron Bergman ZOOM **WEDNESDAYS, NOON – 1:30 PM** Oct. 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20 You may be familiar with the Jewish character Shylock from Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice, or you may know that Jewish people have been involved in Broadway productions from its inception. But did you know […]
Have you always wanted to learn how to read Hebrew? Now is your chance! Hazzan Gross is teaching this multisession series on learning to read Hebrew. Wednesdays from 12pm to 1 pm on November 6, 13, 20, December 4, 11, 18 and January 8,15, 22 at Adat Shalom. No previous Hebrew reading experience is necessary. […]
**WISDOM WEDNESDAYS – THE CONTINUING MORAL VOICE OF RABBI JONATHAN SACKS** with Rabbi Michele Faudem ** _IN-PERSON – WEDNESDAYS, 1 PM – 2:15 PM_** * Series 1: Sept. 11, 18, 25; Oct. 9, 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20 * Series 2: Dec. 11, 18; Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29; Feb. 5, 12 * Series 3: […]
**SALON SERIES CONTINUES: A TALMUDIC EXPLORATION OF HILLEL’S TEACHINGS ON ETHICS AND KINDNESS with Rabbi Tzvi Muller** ZOOM **THURSDAYS, 9:30 – 11 AM** Oct. 31; Nov. 7, 14, 21; Dec. 5, 12, 19; Jan. 9, 16, 23; Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27; Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27; Apr. 3, 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22 […]
**CONTEMPORARY HALACHIC DEBATES: EVEN MORE QUESTIONS, EVEN FEWER ANSWERS with Rabbi Michele Faudem** ZOOM **THURSDAYS, 9:30 – 10:30 AM** * **Series 1:** Sept. 12, 19, 26; Oct. 10, 31; Nov. 7, 14, 21 * **Series 2:** Dec. 12, 19; Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30; Feb. 6, 13 * **Series 3:** Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27; […]
**ETHICAL WILLS, A LETTER FOR THE AGES with Rabbi Michele Faudem** ZOOM **THURSDAYS, 10:45 – 11:45 AM** Sept. 26; Oct. 10, 31; Nov. 7, 14, 21; Dec. 12, 19 When we leave this earth, what are the messages or words of advice we would like to leave behind for our loved ones? What will be […]
**RSVP to Rosa Chessler: **(https://mailto:rchessler@jccdet.org/)** or 248.432.5418** Art lovers and folks who are new to art can learn about a myriad of selected artists and their works. **September 13: **Reflections in White **October 10: **The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Women in Art **November 21: **The DIA with a Jewish Twist **December 19: **Sensational […]
**PARSHA HASHAVUAH (WEEKLY TORAH PORTION)** **Community Rabbis, Cantors and Educators** **ZOOM** **FRIDAYS, 10 – 11 AM** **· Series 1:** Sept. 13, 20, 27; Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22; Dec. 6, 13, 20 · **Series 2:** Jan 10, 17, 24, 31; Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28; Mar. 7, 14 · **Series 3:** Mar. 21, 28; Apr. […]
**READING THE BOOK OF GENESIS AGAIN FOR THE FIRST TIME with Rabbi Joseph Klein** ZOOM **FRIDAYS, 11:30 AM – 1 PM** Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22; Dec. 6, 13, 20; Jan. 3 The Book of Genesis has for too long been wrongly transmitted as Sunday School stories. And, because we tell these stories to children, […]
Families* in the community are invited to join JFamily and Temple Israel as we celebrate Shabbat and Thanksgiving together! 9am – 10am – Interfaith Family Breakfast _Interfaith families are welcome anytime between 9 and 10am to schmooze with Rabbi Jen Lader and other interfaith families over bagels and coffee._ _ _ 10am – 11am – […]
**Build a support system with people who understand Dementia and other aging challenges.** Alzheimer’s Association® support groups are a safe place for people living with dementia and their care partners to: • Develop a support system. • Exchange practical information on challenges and possible solutions. • Talk through issues and ways of coping. • Share […]