**_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 […]
Larry Joe wrote a book, and he’s assembled some of the best actors and improvisors to help him present some excerpts from it. Joining Larry Joe will be **Jaime Moyer, Nancy Hayden,** and**Rico Bruce Wade**. The evening will also include music, stand up, improvisation and audience participation. The night is sure to be “Mostly hilarious, […]
Welcome to MEGA Open Play at The J for December! Join us in the large Inline Hockey Center of The J, complete with bounce houses, tricycle track, and toddler play area, sponsored by the JKids & Families departments: JFamily, JCC Day Camps and Special Needs, and Sarah and Irving Pitt Early Childhood Center. Parents, grandparents, […]
**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, […]
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 […]
**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 […]
**BIBLICAL DREAMERS AND THE VISIONARIES THEY INSPIRED with Ariella Nadel** ZOOM **THURSDAYS, NOON – 1:15 PM** Oct. 31; Nov. 7, 14, 21; Dec. 5, 12, 19; Jan. 9 From Joseph to Betzalel, Miriam to Judith, our national history has propelled forward by the visions of prophetic dreamers. Each week we will study the story […]
Some of the most interesting developments in Jewish Law are happening in the fast moving area of medical ethics. Join Rabbi Rubenstein as we explore the question of donating one’s body to medical education. Topics we’ll explore: honoring the dead without delaying burial; the mitzva of Pikuah Nefesh (saving a life); when would shiva and […]
“Baking for the Jewish Soul” is a time to be present and in the moment, while creating delicious sweets for yourself and others. The act of baking is a form of mindfulness where our focus and intention will be on making special treats that fill our bellies and homes with the tastes and aroma of […]
Join Rabbi Rubenstein on 3 Sunday mornings this winter to delve into Devora Steinmetz’s book _Why Rain Comes From Above_. The book is described as an invitation into “the imaginative space created by deep engagement with biblical and rabbinic texts which open us to new ways of thinking and new worlds of meaning.” We’ll explore […]
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/9785
**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 […]
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. […]
**G-D TALK – RABBINIC PERSPECTIVES ON JEWISH LIFE with Rabbi Joseph Krakoff** ZOOM **WEDNESDAYS, 3 – 4 PM** December 11, January 15, February 12 **Join Rabbi Joseph Krakoff for three enlightening discussions with well- established rabbis from the Detroit area. Hear the different perspectives on their personal beliefs and interpretations of God, Torah, and Jewish […]
**G-D TALK – RABBINIC PERSPECTIVES ON JEWISH LIFE with Rabbi Joseph Krakoff** ZOOM **WEDNESDAYS, 4 PM – 5 PM** December 11, January 15, February 12 **Join Rabbi Joseph Krakoff for three enlightening discussions with well- established rabbis from the Detroit area. Hear the different perspectives on their personal beliefs and interpretations of God, Torah, and […]
Join Rabbi Bergman, Hazzan Gross, and Rabbi Nosanwisch on a guided journey about how to thrive in Jewish religion and tradition! * Do you want to explore a wide variety of Jewish topics? * Are you Jewish, Jew-ish, or Jew-curious? * Are you excited to build community with a group of other learners and clergy? […]
**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 […]
Some of the most interesting developments in Jewish Law are happening in the fast moving area of medical ethics. Join Rabbi Rubenstein as we explore the question of donating one’s body to medical education. Topics we’ll explore: honoring the dead without delaying burial; the mitzva of Pikuah Nefesh (saving a life); when would shiva and […]
**THE BOOK OF EXODUS: TEXT AND TEXTURE with Rabbi Joseph Klein** ZOOM **FRIDAYS, 11:30 AM – 1 PM** Jan. 17, 24, 31; Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28; Mar. 7 This course will be a close and careful reading of the better-known Exodus narratives and their rabbinic and modern commentaries. The class will incorporate a discussion […]
**THE JEWISH COLLECTORS OF ART with Wendy Evans** ZOOM **WEDNESDAYS, 10 – 11:30 AM** Jan. 22, 29; Feb. 5 Jewish collectors have contributed to and enriched art museums; a few have even created their own museums. This series will look at examples of the art collected by well-known families such as the Rothschilds and the […]
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 […]
**THE HEARTS PRAYER, EXPLORING THE BOOK OF PSALMS with Rabbi Michele Faudem** ZOOM **THURSDAYS, 10:45 – 11:45 AM** Jan. 23, 30; Feb. 6, 13; Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27; Apr. 3, 24; May 1, 8 **** Through the ages, Psalms have played a tremendous role in the lives of the Jewish people. It is part […]
**THE BOOK OF EXODUS: TEXT AND TEXTURE with Rabbi Joseph Klein** ZOOM **FRIDAYS, 11:30 AM – 1 PM** Jan. 17, 24, 31; Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28; Mar. 7 This course will be a close and careful reading of the better-known Exodus narratives and their rabbinic and modern commentaries. The class will incorporate a discussion […]
Come and test your knowledge of useless trivia! Movies, sports, Broadway, Television, and just about anything you can think of may appear at Quiz Night. It’s a fun and frolicking good time as teams of up to 8 people compete for prizes and bragging right. Register your team or if you don’t have a team, […]
**Two Part Series: Mixed Media by Land and Sea** _Pushing the Boundaries of Landscapes and Seascapes _ Instructed by Marci Bykat Join us in one or both of two upcoming workshops in which we will lead you step by step into the art of landscape and seascape painting. Each participant will be able to make […]
**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 […]
Expecting your first? JFamily has you covered with everything you need to know before welcoming your little bundle of cuteness! The JBaby Prenatal is a three-part course that covers topics including: Labor and Delivery Newborn Care Breastfeeding Basics Brit Milah (Bris) Baby Naming Daddy Boot Camp Expert Mom Talk Cost for the series: $145 (cost […]
**THE JEWISH COLLECTORS OF ART with Wendy Evans** ZOOM **WEDNESDAYS, 10 – 11:30 AM** Jan. 22, 29; Feb. 5 Jewish collectors have contributed to and enriched art museums; a few have even created their own museums. This series will look at examples of the art collected by well-known families such as the Rothschilds and the […]
**THE HEARTS PRAYER, EXPLORING THE BOOK OF PSALMS with Rabbi Michele Faudem** ZOOM **THURSDAYS, 10:45 – 11:45 AM** Jan. 23, 30; Feb. 6, 13; Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27; Apr. 3, 24; May 1, 8 **** Through the ages, Psalms have played a tremendous role in the lives of the Jewish people. It is part […]
**THE BOOK OF EXODUS: TEXT AND TEXTURE with Rabbi Joseph Klein** ZOOM **FRIDAYS, 11:30 AM – 1 PM** Jan. 17, 24, 31; Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28; Mar. 7 This course will be a close and careful reading of the better-known Exodus narratives and their rabbinic and modern commentaries. The class will incorporate a discussion […]
