The winter holidays can be a time of both celebration and challenges, for born Jews and interfaith families alike. Join Rabbi Jen Lader and Outreach Chair, Carol Cooper, for a supportive discussion about how to navigate the cultural and familial pressures that arise during this time of year. Dessert and coffee will be served. **Open […]
State Representative Noah Arbit is serving his first term in the Michigan House, proudly representing the 20th District, which comprises West Bloomfield, eastern Commerce Township, and the cities of Keego Harbor, Orchard Lake, and Sylvan Lake. Join us for breakfast and a discussion on Noah’s plans for the community. His first-term priorities include: combating hate […]
Join us for the second session of our two-part series centered around end-of- life conversations. Have you acquainted yourself with your loved ones’ passwords? Are you aware of the locations for their spare keys and essential documents? Utilizing the comprehensive workbook, “I’m Dead, Now What,” we will delve into its contents, capturing answers to questions […]
Join **Rabbi Aaron Starr** as we study the Jewish teachings on ethical warfare. Is there such a thing as a moral war? Wisdom and Coffee is hosted monthly and provides an opportunity for learning and conversation on a Shabbat morning that is entirely separate from our prayer service. Participants may choose to dress casually and […]
Bring your favorite game and meet your friends at Temple Israel’s monthly Game Day for your game of choice: Canasta, Bridge, Mahjong, Pinochle, Euchre & Rummikub, etc. Coffee, tea and snacks will be served, and tables will be socially distanced. Don’t have a group? Let us know and we will try to match you up! […]
The Temple Israel Goodman Family Museum at TI4Israel are pleased to host a special pop-up exhibit, “Israel at 75,” presented by the Detroit Jewish News Foundation. In honor of 75 years of independence, this exhibit captures pivotal moments in Israel’s history and the contributions of Jewish Detroiters throughout. Now through mid-December, we invite you to […]
AI will continue to revolutionize our world. How does Judaism guide us in maximizing AI’s strengths and in minimizing the threats that stem from Artificial Intelligence? Join **Rabbi Aaron Starr** for this Wisdom and Coffee conversation. Wisdom and Coffee is hosted monthly and provides an opportunity for learning and conversation on a Shabbat morning that […]
Join **Rabbi Aaron Starr** as we explore Jewish law with regard to the mitzvah of redeeming captives and its application to the hostage crisis of the last two months, trying to determine if and at what point the cost of redeeming stolen Jews is “too high.” Wisdom and Coffee is hosted monthly and provides an […]
Bring your favorite game and meet your friends at Temple Israel’s monthly Game Day for your game of choice: Canasta, Bridge, Mahjong, Pinochle, Euchre & Rummikub, etc. Coffee, tea and snacks will be served, and tables will be socially distanced. Don’t have a group? Let us know and we will try to match you up! […]
How has the conversation about intermarriage changed from biblical times until now, and what are the implications for the Jewish People? Join **Rabbi Aaron Starr** for this Wisdom and Coffee conversation. Wisdom and Coffee is hosted monthly and provides an opportunity for learning and conversation on a Shabbat morning that is entirely separate from our […]
Spend your morning helping others! Yachad School, Temple Emanu-El, Congregation Beth Shalom and Repair the World have partnered for a day of service to our community. Grab a bagel and coffee and then get to work! * Create Blessing Bags for the Homeless * Fill a Birthday in a Box Kit for kids who would […]
Experience Shabbat in a way that will touch your heart, your soul and your mind. We begin with prayers of gratitude where we have a spiritual ‘warm up’ designed to make you feel the warmth of Shabbat with song, conversation and reflection on the week gone by. We then move on to interesting conversation on […]
