Antisemitism: History’s Unlearned Lesson with author Maurice Samuels

**Maurice Samuels, author of _Alfred Dreyfus: The Man at the Center of the Affair_** will discuss this insightful new biography of Dreyfus, who was falsely accused of selling secrets to Germany. As he languished in prison on Devil’s Island, his wife and brother waged a battle to clear his name that divided France and riveted […]

Mixed Medium Winter Landscape Workshop

JFamily Room at The J 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township

Mixed Medium Winter Landscape Workshop Sunday, February 4, 2024 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Trees hold a special place in the Jewish imagination. As we are celebrating trees for the holiday of Tu Bishvat, we can explore how trees make us feel more connected to where we live, and our planet as a whole. In […]

The History of The Israel-Hamas War

7400 Telegraph Rd 7400 Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Hills

Rabbi Mark Miller shares the history that led up to the war between Israel and Hamas. Lunch provided by Platinum Dish. $15 for Beth Elders or Friends of Beth Elders $20 for guests of Beth Elders (non-members) Organized by: Temple Beth El View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/6856

ERIC YELLIN: “CURATING JEWISH WASHINGTON: THE MAKING OF THE CAPITAL JEWISH MUSEUM”

Eastern Michigan University Student Center 900 Oakwood St, Ypsilanti

ERIC YELLIN: “CURATING JEWISH WASHINGTON: ENCOUNTERS WITH HISTORY AND PUBLIC MEMORY IN THE MAKING OF THE CAPITAL JEWISH MUSEUM” FREE & IN-PERSON! Registration Required: (https://form.jotform.com/233606398781164) (https://form.jotform.com/233606398781164) In preparation for our own (https://www.jhsmichigan.org/calendar/2023/in-the-neighborhood.html) Join us as we partner with EMU’s Center for Jewish Studies for this deep dive into the making of the Lillian and Albert […]

Art Talks with Art Historian Wendy Evans

The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township

**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, January 18 – Diego Rivera & His Murals** **Thursday, February 15 – Chicago: City for Art Lovers** **Thursday, March 14 – Above Rubies: Jewish Women […]

The Winter Landscape and my Favorite Tree

JFamily Room at The J 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township

The Winter Landscape and my Favorite Tree Sunday, February 18, 2024 1 – 2 pm Trees hold a special place in the Jewish imagination. As we are celebrating trees for the holiday of Tu Bishvat, we can explore how trees make us feel more connected to where we live, and our planet as a whole. […]

Beyond Topography: Strolling Artist Talk led by Curator, Clinton Snider

Janice Charach Gallery 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township

**Join us on Sunday, February 18 from 3-4pm for a Strolling Artist Talk led by Curator & Artist Clinton Snider.** During this Strolling Artist Talk, Curator of _Beyond Topography_ , Clinton Snider, will speak about the exhibition and the artwork within it. Many artists in the exhibition will also discuss their work and its relation […]

Ageless & Active Movies at The J

The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township

**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!** ** _Hidden Figures_** – **True Story – January 17, 2024, 1:30 p.m.** The story of a team of female African-American mathematicians who served a vital role in NASA during the early years of the […]

The Judge Who Condemned the Rosenbergs featuring author of Judgement and Mercy, Martin J. Siegel

The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township

Seminars for Adult Jewish Enrichment (SAJE) Presents: In _Judgment and Mercy_ **:** _The Turbulent Life and Times of the Judge Who Condemned the Rosenbergs_ , **Martin J. Siegel** offers an insightful and compelling biography of Irving Robert Kaufman, the judge infamous for condemning Julius and Ethel Rosenberg to death for atomic espionage. ** ** Absorbingly […]

Pretty Woman at the Fisher Theatre

Fisher Theatre 3011 W Grand Blvd, Detroit

**JTraveler presents _Pretty Woman_ at the Fisher Theatre . ** Sunday, February 25 6:30 p.m. performance $155 per person includes bus transportation. Bus pick-up provided at The J (West Bloomfield), Fox Run (Novi), and Prentis Apartments (Oak Park) **For registration and questions contact Marilyn Wolfe at**[ **mwolfe@jccdet.org**](https://mailto:mwolfe@jccdet.org) **, or call (248) 432 5471.** Be sure […]

Game Day

Temple Shir Shalom 3999 Walnut Lake Rd, West Bloomfield Township

**Mahj**? **Bridge**? **Euchre**? Bring your own **competitive table game** and **friends** to Temple Game Days on the fourth Monday of the month. Admission is **$5 per player** , which includes snacks, drinks, a table for your group and chairs. Organized by: Temple Shir Shalom View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/7063

Ceramics Class with Allison Berlin

The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township

**RSVP to Rosa Chessler: **[ **rchessler@jccdet.org**](https://mailto:rchessler@jccdet.org/) ** or 248.432.5418** The Janice Charach Gallery & The J’s Ageless and Active department is proud to host a 4-week ceramics class with Allison Berlin! A 4-week opportunity to explore ceramics with professional artist & instructor, Allison Berlin. Students are invited to make vessels of their own design, with […]