Grandparents…come to The J to meet other grandparents, _congratulate new grandparents_ , and visit with the JFamily/JGrand staff. We will enjoy coffee and conversations all about grand-parenting! Please bring your own personal water bottle. * Do you have a new grandchild age newborn to one year old? You can pick up our **Grand Bag **a […]
**First-time parents** of **3 to 6-month-old babies** , we invite you to this **FREE** opportunity to meet **fellow first-time parents** and **learn from specialists** while enjoying **light bites and beverages** in a **casual, comfortable environment**. Babies welcome! Program is a total of **7 weeks** and **does not meet on April 22, April 29 and May […]
Details ** ** Metro Detroit’s biggest and best used book and media sale will celebrate 20 years of “supporting the need to read,” at Livonia’s Laurel Park Place, April 7-14, offering spectacular deals on used books and media. Bookstock has distributed over $3 million to literacy and education projects throughout the City of Detroit and […]
Join us as we prepare for Passover at Jewish Senior Life’s Lillian & Samuel Hechtman Independent Senior Living Apartments. We’ll be kicking off the Barbara and Douglas z”l Bloom Matzah Factory with this inter-generational mitzvah experience! This celebration with Jewish Senior Life will include: * Matzah making with Rabbi Shneur Silberberg from Bais Chabad Torah […]
Join us for an afternoon of information from 25+ organizations throughout the Metro Detroit area, providing resources and on-site meetings from various agencies. Organizations will be present to represent government benefits, financial planning, employment/vocational training, recreation, athletics/exercise, residential support, caregiver support, and more! Organized by: Special Needs Enrichment at The J, The J View event […]
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/7176
**First-time parents** of **3 to 6-month-old babies** , we invite you to this **FREE** opportunity to meet **fellow first-time parents** and **learn from specialists** while enjoying **light bites and beverages** in a **casual, comfortable environment**. Babies welcome! Program is a total of **7 weeks** and **does not meet on April 22, April 29 and May […]
What starts out as a humorous search for Zero Waste turns into a profound investigation into the limits of personal responsibility in a culture thoroughly entrenched in toxic plastic. Year of No Garbage is both a delightful memoir and the wake up call we need to start seriously addressing the Plastic Crisis today.” – Judith […]
Explore contemporary hot topics through the wonderful world of rabbinic responsa literature. Learn how our sages answered life’s toughest questions while gaining insights and knowledge from looking at modern issues through a Jewish lens. Each sessions stands alone. Free for members OR $10/session for non-members. Organized by: Temple Shir Shalom View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/7067
Join us as we prepare to celebrate Passover with the Barbara and Douglas z”l Bloom Matzah Factory! We are so excited to bring back our annual holiday celebration full of hands-on experiences for families with children ages 0-8, including a special Mini Matzah Factory Experience for children ages 0-4. **Matzah Factory** – geared toward ages […]
**LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE!** **Become a safeTALK-trained helper and reduce the number of suicides in our community.** Most people with thoughts of suicide don’t truly want to die but are struggling with pain in their lives. Through their words and actions, they invite help to stay alive. Those trained in safeTALK can recognize these invitations and […]
**First-time parents** of **3 to 6-month-old babies** , we invite you to this **FREE** opportunity to meet **fellow first-time parents** and **learn from specialists** while enjoying **light bites and beverages** in a **casual, comfortable environment**. Babies welcome! Program is a total of **7 weeks** and **does not meet on April 22, April 29 and May […]
Have you ever wanted to grow your own food? Whether you have a windowsill’s worth of space or several acres, now is your chance to learn how! Young adults are invited to attend this workshop session, led by Stevie DuFresne of Flora & Fido LLC, where we’ll explore the basics of home gardening from the […]
Pesach is a time for family and friends to be together, to celebrate Jewish peoplehood, and ask good questions. This year, while Israel is at war, certain questions and answers could spark conflict in families as we struggle with differing views on the war in Gaza, political unrest and ongoing fear. How do we come […]
Want to learn more about our Main Camp programs before signing your camper up, or have you already signed your camper up and would like to be more prepared with information about where your camper is going for a week or more? Join us! We will be discussing what a day at camp looks like, […]
**LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE!** **Become a safeTALK-trained helper and reduce the number of suicides in our community.** Most people with thoughts of suicide don’t truly want to die but are struggling with pain in their lives. Through their words and actions, they invite help to stay alive. Those trained in safeTALK can recognize these invitations and […]
**LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE!** **Become a safeTALK-trained helper and reduce the number of suicides in our community.** Most people with thoughts of suicide don’t truly want to die but are struggling with pain in their lives. Through their words and actions, they invite help to stay alive. Those trained in safeTALK can recognize these invitations and […]
_Take a walk back in time to Detroit’s first Jewish enclave, 1880-1930, where tradition and innovation rubbed shoulders in surprising ways…_ **Free with DHM admission!** **Exhibit-Related Programs: Free with DHM admission!** * **Opening Reception for $180+ Sponsors:** Thursday, April 18, 6:30 – 8:30 PM * (https://www.jhsmichigan.org/calendar/2024/family-fun-open-house-1.html)Sunday, May 5, 1:00 -3:00 PM * (https://www.jhsmichigan.org/calendar/2024/kosher-meat-riot-catherine-cangany.html) ** ** […]
oin us at Johnson Nature Center for a celebration of Earth Day! Our community will come together for some brief Jewish environmental learning before jumping into land stewardship volunteer activities. The Nature Center Team will welcome us to their beautiful space, and we will help prepare the land for the Summer Season to come. All […]
In recognition of the rescue of the Israeli firstborn from the 10th Plague, firstborn Jews observe the Fast of the Firstborn on the eve of Passover. However, if the firstborn engages in the completion of learning, s/he is exempt from the fast because of the obligation to participate in a festive meal after finishing a […]
This workshop, featuring Rabbi Josh and Stevie Dufrense, will help you plan your food gardens from a Jewish perspective. Kindly register online by **April 18th.** Questions? Connect with Helene at (https://mailto:hdeutch@temple- israel.org?subject=RE%3A%20Growin%27%20Jewish). Organized by: Temple Israel View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/7545