**Welcome to the Winter-Spring 2025 Catalog of Classes from JLearn, where adult Jewish learning meets today’s lifestyles. We are excited to offer a wide selection of classes on ZOOM, as well as expanded in-person opportunities. Join a community of learners guided by the most talented instructors from the Detroit area and across the world.** **Whatever […]
Guy Mintus is an Israeli-born piano performer, composer, vocalist, bandleader and educator. He possesses the finesse of a trained concert pianist, the energy of a rockstar, and the exploring spirit of a jazz musician. Guy is able to create a musical playground filled with joy, spontaneity, groove, and humor. Guy is the winner of the […]
**Unpacking The Haggadah: A Journey Through Passover Traditions And Teachings** With Rabbi Robert Dobrusin ZOOM Mondays, 10 – 11:15 AM March 10, 17, 24, 31 The Four Questions, The Four Children, Dayenu… We are all familiar with these sections of the Haggadah. But, with so many rituals to perform (and a meal waiting!) we don’t […]
**Unearthing History: Jewish Archaeology In Israel with Dr. Michael Pytlik** ZOOM Mondays 1 – 2:30 PM March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: April 21, 28: May 5 Join Archaeologist Mike Pytlik for an engaging class exploring the latest, and _ALL NEW_ archaeological discoveries in Israel! This session will delve into groundbreaking findings that shed light […]
**To register, e-mail **(https://mailto:rchessler@jccdet.org/)** or call (248) 432-5418 ** **Monthly Men’s Discussion Club** Meets the first Tuesday of the month 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Facilitated by Alex Resin **To register, e-mail **(https://mailto:rchessler@jccdet.org/)** or call (248) 432-5418 ** Organized by: The J View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/10095
**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 […]
**COFFEE WITH THE RABBIS: MUSSAR MASTERS – ETHICAL LIVING/WINTER-SPRING** **Rabbi Joshua Bennett and Rabbi Joseph Krakoff** ZOOM **MONTHLY – THURSDAYS, 10 – 11:30 AM** Monthly: Jan. 9; Feb. 6; Mar. 6; Apr. 3; May 8; June 5 **** **Mussar is a Jewish spiritual practice that offers instruction and compelling strategies for living a meaningful and […]
**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 […]
**Reading Between The Lines – Spring Edition with Rebecca Starr** In-Person/ The Max M. Fisher Federation Building Mondays, NOON – 1:15 PM Monthly: April 21; May 12; June 9 Join Rebecca for an engaging literary journey as we delve into the rich world of short stories. These concise yet impactful narratives provide a unique platform […]
**Unearthing History: Jewish Archaeology In Israel with Dr. Michael Pytlik** ZOOM Mondays 1 – 2:30 PM March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: April 21, 28: May 5 Join Archaeologist Mike Pytlik for an engaging class exploring the latest, and _ALL NEW_ archaeological discoveries in Israel! This session will delve into groundbreaking findings that shed light […]
**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 […]
**Jewish Detroit Herstory with Robbie Terman** In-Person / Max M. Fisher Federation Building Tuesdays, NOON – 1:15 PM April 22, 29; May 6 Join Archivist Robbie Terman as she uncovers the compelling narratives of the remarkable women who played pivotal roles in shaping Jewish Detroit. Through her expertise and passion for history, Terman delves into […]
**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 […]
**Tikkun Olam as Toxic Compassion?** At Passover, we remember that we were slaves in Egypt and that God brought us out of slavery. From this we might draw two conclusions: (1) we must be careful when we are powerful never to become like the Egyptians and (2) we must be powerful enough to never let […]
**MODERN JEWISH MEDICAL ETHICS/WINTER-SPRING with Jill Gutmann** ZOOM **MONDAYS, 10 – 11:30 AM** **Monthly** : 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 health or women’s rights to their bodies, […]
**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 […]
**Unearthing History: Jewish Archaeology In Israel with Dr. Michael Pytlik** ZOOM Mondays 1 – 2:30 PM March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: April 21, 28: May 5 Join Archaeologist Mike Pytlik for an engaging class exploring the latest, and _ALL NEW_ archaeological discoveries in Israel! This session will delve into groundbreaking findings that shed light […]
**Jewish Detroit Herstory with Robbie Terman** In-Person / Max M. Fisher Federation Building Tuesdays, NOON – 1:15 PM April 22, 29; May 6 Join Archivist Robbie Terman as she uncovers the compelling narratives of the remarkable women who played pivotal roles in shaping Jewish Detroit. Through her expertise and passion for history, Terman delves into […]
**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 […]
**READING THE PROPHETS with Rabbi Joseph Klein** ZOOM **FRIDAYS, 11:30 AM – 1 PM** May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; June 6 We know their names and many of their quotations . This course will examine the best known of the Biblical Prophets, their histories, the context of their messages and who in fact they […]