**Welcome to the Winter-Spring 2025 Catalog of Classes from JLearn, where adult Jewish learning meets today’s lifestyles. We are excited to offer a wide selection of classes on ZOOM, as well as expanded in-person opportunities. Join a community of learners guided by the most talented instructors from the Detroit area and across the world.** **Whatever […]
Join us for Kabbalat Shabbat led by Rabbi Ariana Silverman, Rabbi Yoni Dahlen and Rabbi Jeff Stombaugh, followed by a Kosher vegetarian dinner and Miriam’s session, “Jewish learning as Jewish identity.” In this session, Miriam will speak openly about how her life experiences as a formerly Orthodox woman, and now secular Jew, led her to […]
Enjoy Shabbat morning services (beginning at 9:30am) with Shaarey Zedek clergy followed by lunch and Miriam’s session (at 12pm), “How to encounter Jewish texts using the Miriam Anzovin method.” In this workshop, Miriam will walk participants through her unique 4-step method of encountering Jewish texts in a dynamic, engaging, and personal way. This is the […]
Enjoy Shabbat morning services with Shaarey Zedek clergy followed by lunch and Miriam’s session, “How to encounter Jewish texts using the Miriam Anzovin method.” In this workshop, Miriam will walk participants through her unique 4-step method of encountering Jewish texts in a dynamic, engaging, and personal way. This is the method she uses in her […]
Join Gesher Human Services for a free Resume Writing Workshop by Certified Professional Resume Writers. Gain valuable tips and tools to write a dynamic resume. There will be an opportunity to sign up for free 1-on-1 resume assistance at the conclusion of the workshop. Organized by: Gesher Human Services View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/9787
Golan Moskowitz, 2024-2025 University of Michigan Frankel Institute Fellow, explores the Jewish American cultural history of the gender-transcendent performance art of drag, from early twentieth-century Yiddish vaudeville through contemporary Emmy-winning reality television. Professor Moskowitz will discuss how marginalized Jewish artists, writers, and performers creatively process legacies of embodied otherness, focusing especially on Jewish American descendants […]
“Baking for the Jewish Soul” is a time to be present and in the moment, while creating delicious sweets for yourself and others. The act of baking is a form of mindfulness where our focus and intention will be on making special treats that fill our bellies and homes with the tastes and aroma of […]
Timeless, dazzling, and distinctive – The Shvesters transform classic Yiddish and Jewish melodies into sophisticated contemporary harmonic arrangements. Recognized for their tight harmonies, soulful grooves, and rich improvisation, The Shvesters (Chava Levi and Polina Fradkin) have gained a reputation for their unique, refreshing interpretations of Yiddish standards and traditional Jewish songs. The duo has garnered […]