**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 […]
Calling all young adults and Repair the World fans , 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! Pizza is free on us as we launch the Service Corps and Ambassador programs! […]
Join us for an engaging adults-only challah baking class taught by Emily Levine! Learn the art of making, braiding, and baking challah from scratch while enjoying a relaxing evening with dinner, wine and good company. You will leave with dough that you can bake yourself the next day! Perfect for bakers of all skill levels. […]
**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, […]
**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, […]
**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 […]
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. […]
Join Rabbi Gordon as we engage with our ancient text, discover new lessons, and make meaning from our traditional stories. You are welcome to join us, one class at a time, or for the whole series. All meetings will be virtual. Questions? Connect with Lisa Kaplan at (https://mailto:lkaplan@temple- israel.org?subject=RE%3A%20Tuesdays%20%26%20Torah). _Supported by the Sylvia Goodman Memorial […]
**THE JEWS AND ISLAM with Professor Howard Lupovitch** ZOOM **TUESDAYS, 7 – 8:30 PM** Nov. 12, 19; Dec. 3, 10, 17 Explore the long, tortuous relationship between Judaism and Islam, and between Jews and Muslims, in all its complexity and variations. Learn about the common “Abrahamic” elements of the two communities; why, for more than […]
