It is true…ANYONE CAN PAINT! First, learn about _The Works of Ben Shahn_ with Rabbi Bergman. With simple lines and colors, Ben Shahn captured the lives of every day people struggling for dignity and meaning. Then create your own original painting with step-by-step instructions from expert painter (https://www.marcibykat.com/). No painting experience is necessary. Open to […]
**A screening and conversation with Tamar Kay, 2023-2024 Frankel Institute Fellow.** **Join Screenwriter/Director TAMAR KAY for the first episode of her acclaimed TV series, _Unchained_** **(Matir Agunot), followed by a talk-back and Q &A.** Unchained tells the fascinating story of Yossef Mourad, a devout rabbi- detective, whose job is to free the women whose husbands […]
Chris Funk’s ** _REDEFINING WONDER_** is an engaging and visceral multimedia experience that has audiences talking and scratching their heads for years to come. Finally, a ** _MAGIC SHOW WITH LIVE MUSIC_**! Chris has pioneered the use of instruments like the violin, guitar, flute and more into his illusions. His parents wanted him to be […]
**RSVP to Rosa Chessler: **[ **rchessler@jccdet.org**](https://mailto:rchessler@jccdet.org/) ** or 248.432.5418** Art lovers and folks who are new to art can learn about a myriad of selected artists and their works. **Thursday, April 11 – Picturing America** **Thursday, May 2 – Daniel Liebeskind: Jewish Architect Series** **Thursday, June 20 – London: City for Art Lovers** $10 per […]
**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.** […]
**RSVP to Rosa Chessler: **[ **rchessler@jccdet.org**](https://mailto:rchessler@jccdet.org/) ** or 248.432.5418** Art lovers and folks who are new to art can learn about a myriad of selected artists and their works. **Thursday, April 11 – Picturing America** **Thursday, May 2 – Daniel Liebeskind: Jewish Architect Series** **Thursday, June 20 – London: City for Art Lovers** $10 per […]
**_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 […]
The Detroit Jewish Film Festival celebrates the art of Jewish filmmaking by presenting films, encouraging discussion about Jewish stories, and creating shared experiences with filmmakers and audiences around the world. We’re continuing to build a sense of community and inclusion for a broad range of audience members, through our history of promoting Israeli cinema as […]
Join us for the Opening Reception of TWO incredible exhibitions! **Sunday, May 5 from 1-4 pm** ** _5th Michigan Regional Glass Exhibition_** The Janice Charach Gallery and Michigan Hot Glass are pleased to present our 5th Michigan Regional Glass Exhibition, curated by Albert Young. This exhibit showcases the best of what local contemporary glass has […]
**_Running Time:_** _89 minutes _ ** _Director:_** _Alexandra Shiva _ ** _Language:_** _English_ **The Peabody award-winning documentary that inspired this season’s groundbreaking Broadway musical of the same name. This ability awareness film** follows the challenges and triumphs of a group of adults from Columbus, Ohio _—_ all of whom are living on the autism spectrum […]
Yiddish music has seen our people through thick and thin. It laughs and dances with us. It weeps with and comforts us. It fills our hearts with a spirit of joy and resilience no matter the challenges of the times. Come drink in the best of Klezmer and Yiddish music as true masters from New […]
**_Running Time:_** _104 minutes _ ** _Director:_** _Adar Shafran _ ** _Language:_** _Hebrew_ Comedy-drama about a young Eritrean refugee, on the brink of deportation, who is accidentally mistaken for a soccer star. With no sporting talent, but hailed as a hero, he unites and uplifts the floundering squad, hiding his identity and falling for the […]
