**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 […]
How do you talk to young people about something as painful and complex as antisemitism, especially when they are the target? This webinar will explore the concept of ‘traumatic invalidation’ where experiences of bias and hate are dismissed or minimized, leaving lasting emotional impacts. Through expert insights, this webinar will provide guidance for parents, caregivers […]
It has been one year since the day that changed everything. One year later and our children still have questions and we are so often at a loss for the right words. The J invites you to a special conversation on talking to our children about Israel, antisemitism and their own Jewish identity. The panel […]
**FIDDLER ON THE ROOF: FROM THE PALE OF SETTLEMENT TO THE BROADWAY STAGE with Dr. Avi Blitz** ZOOM **THURSDAYS, 7:30 – 8:45 PM** Nov 7, 14, 21; Dec. 5 Explore the world of author Sholem Aleichem, the man whose stories inspired the Broadway musical, Fiddler on the Roof. Begin by reading The Railroad Stories and […]
**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, […]
**Lynn Breuer, LMSW, CDP, **Senior Director of Community Outreach & Wellness at Jewish Family Service of Metropolitan Detroit will speak on lifestyle factors that improve brain health. This discussion will be followed by a talk about available resources in the community and online with **Tracey Proghovnick, LMSW, CIRS-A, CSA, **Community Outreach and Education Coordinator, and […]
DJ Jeff will be jammin’ with the Jews in the “D” A night of musical entertainment including singing (Karaoke) & dancing! Hearty Motor City themed appetizers – including Coneys, Pizza, Faygo & more! Invite your friends – this will be lit! $20 per person – 21+ only – BYOB Organized by: Congregation Shir Tikvah View […]
**Join The J’s Opening the Doors for the 2024 Anita Naftaly Family Circle Conference** Congregation Shaarey Zedek Sunday, December 8, 2024 Registration/Resource Fair: 12:30 pm Program 1:00 pm Followed by Q&A and Dessert Free Event **Registration required** **About the speaker:** Regine Galanti, PhD, a clinical psychologist, and best- selling author of _Parenting Anxious Kids_ , […]
**Infinite Potential Coaching and Yellow Sun Healing Present:** **Art/Yoga/Inspiration Workshop** Join Kelly Frank and Laurie Greenberg for a unique experience merging art, yoga, coaching, and community in this afternoon workshop taking place inside the Janice Charach Art Gallery at The J in West Bloomfield. The show on exhibit, _Recollections_ , centers on nostalgia: the sentimental […]
SAVE THE DATE! Sunday, December 8, 2024 from 1pm-5pm! Join us for our 9th Annual CHANU-CON! COMMUNITY-WIDE CHANUKAH FESTIVAL at Congregation Beth Shalom! • FREE ADMISSION! (donations always welcome) • EXCITING CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES • FUN VENDORS WITH GIFT IDEAS • DELICIOUS KOSHER FOOD • LIVE MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT • 50/50 RAFFLE • SAFRAI ART GALLERY OF […]
**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 […]
