**_Running Time:_** _90 minutes _ ** _Director:_** _Ron Frank _ ** _Language:_** _English_ The comic genius of _Gene Wilder_ comes to life in this endearing _documentary_ full of touching and hilarious clips and outtakes, never-before- seen home movies, and interviews with fellow comedians including Mel Brooks, Alan Alda, and Carol Kane. Ron Frank’s heartfelt tribute […]
**_Running Time:_** _84 minutes_ ** _ Director:_** _Lex Gillespie _ ** _Language:_** _English_ Evoking the golden era of the Borscht Belt, this nostalgic film showcases the humor, heritage, and spirit of the iconic Catskills summer resorts, famed for lavish buffets and nightclubs that fostered rising talent. Featuring anecdotes from performers and resort guests, stand-up comedians […]
**_Running Time:_** _100 minutes _ ** _Director:_** _Yaron Arazi _ ** _Language:_** _Hebrew_ with English subtitles Israeli superstars and real-life couple Lee Biran and Eliana Tidhar make the perfect duo in this enchanting musical rom-com. He’s an uninhibited music agent, she’s an introverted singer/songwriter. Their chance encounter, during his visit to her school, offers the […]
**_Running Time:_** _91 minutes _ ** _Director:_** _Micah Smith _ ** _Language:_** _English, Hebrew, Amharic_ The incredible story of Operation Solomon, Israel’s airlift of the Ethiopian Jewish community to Israel. Using documentary footage and reenactments, this film follows Asher Naim, the Israeli ambassador to Ethiopia, as he navigates the worlds of bureaucracy and politics in […]
**To register, e-mail**[ **rchessler@jccdet.org**](https://mailto:rchessler@jccdet.org/) **or call (248) 432-5418 ** **Join The J’s Ageless and Active department for Movies at The J!** ** _ _Frida__ – Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 1:00 p.m** Movie about Frida Kahlo starring Salma Hayek – 2 hours ** _ _On the Basis of Sex__ – Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 1:00 p.m.** […]
**DISCOVER NEW WAYS TO CONNECT WITH THE LAND THROUGH THE WORLD OF NATURAL DYES!** Join Adamah Detroit’s newest team member, Carly Sugar, for an exploration of the science and process of natural dyeing, textile history and Jewish connections. Using locally grown and foraged materials, we’ll dye silk scarves that you can take home to use […]
**This tour is currently closed. The Sisterhood is planning a tour on Thursday, June 27.** Join the FRIENDS Day Trip group on a private tour of the Jewish Historical Society of Michigan’s _In the Neighborhood: Everyday Life on Hastings Street_ exhibit at the Detroit Historical Museum. Take a walk back in time to Detroit’s first […]
Join Temple Israel’s People of the Book Club for coffee, cookies, and engaging discussion with Rabbi Jen Lader over ** _The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store_** by James McBride. Named a best book of the year by NPR/Fresh Air, Washington Post, The New Yorker, and Time Magazine, you won’t want to put down this must-read […]
Join Temple Israel’s People of the Book Club for coffee, cookies, and engaging discussion with Rabbi Jen Lader over ** _The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store_** by James McBride. Named a best book of the year by NPR/Fresh Air, Washington Post, The New Yorker, and Time Magazine, you won’t want to put down this must-read […]
Join us on **Sunday, June 2 from 2-3:30pm** for an **Artist Talk** **featuring Albert Young** and many of the artists in our two exhibitions: _5th Michigan Regional Glass Exhibition_ and _Rockets, Robots & Rayguns._ Drink refreshments will be provided. RSVPS are appreciated but not required. Organized by: Janice Charach Gallery View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/7884
We’re bringing back some of last year’s favorites and introducing you to community artists brand new to the ShavuART scene. That’s right: ShavuART is back! Join us for a festival celebration of art and learning filled with hands-on visual arts workshops led by local young adult artists! The holiday of Shavuot (which begins on the […]
The Goodman Family Museum Committee and Women of Temple Israel are pleased to invite you to a guided tour of the Detroit Institute of Arts, exploring their collection through a Jewish lens. From Nazi-looted art, to Jewish artists’ influence in their pieces, this tour in partnership with the Jewish Historical Society of Michigan is sure […]
