Rev up your spirit with one of the today’s leading Jewish bands: Nefesh Mountain! With its family friendly blend of bluegrass, spiritual, and traditional music, CSZ will provide 3 unique opportunities to enjoy this special band! The Nefesh Mountain band provides a unique blend of bluegrass and Judaism, led by singer Doni Zasloff and her […]
**Jewish Insights on the Soul.** The western belief in the soul leads to profound decisions on the nature of life and implications for sustaining life. This belief also leads us to ask: Does the existence of the soul differentiate humans from the animal kingdom, requiring perhaps better treatment for humans than animals? Does the existence […]
Kids, tot thru 5th grade, are invited along with their parents, grandparents, and friends, for a celebration of Shabbat. We’ll have age appropriate youth services – one for kids 5 and under and one for kids in kindergarten thru 5th grade. Plus, there will be special activities based on the holiday during the month and […]
**Jewish Insights on the Soul.** The western belief in the soul leads to profound decisions on the nature of life and implications for sustaining life. This belief also leads us to ask: Does the existence of the soul differentiate humans from the animal kingdom, requiring perhaps better treatment for humans than animals? Does the existence […]
**Jewish Insights on the Soul.** The western belief in the soul leads to profound decisions on the nature of life and implications for sustaining life. This belief also leads us to ask: Does the existence of the soul differentiate humans from the animal kingdom, requiring perhaps better treatment for humans than animals? Does the existence […]
**Presented by Dr. Michael Pytlik** **An Archeologist’s View: The Formation of the Synagogue in Ancient Israel – How did it develop and what made it so special?** **Dr. Michael Pytlik **teaches courses in Anthropology, spe- cializing in the archaeology of Israel, and in Judaic Studies at Oakland University. He has led the study abroad program […]
**Presented by Dr. Michael Pytlik** **An Archeologist’s View: The Formation of the Synagogue in Ancient Israel – How did it develop and what made it so special?** **Dr. Michael Pytlik **teaches courses in Anthropology, spe- cializing in the archaeology of Israel, and in Judaic Studies at Oakland University. He has led the study abroad program […]
**Tu B’Shvat Seder 2025: Rooted in Tradition, Growing in Community** Join Adamah Detroit, Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue, Repair the World Detroit, Congregation T’chiyah, and The Well as we celebrate the Jewish New Year of the trees at our annual Tu B’Shvat Seder! The theme this year is “Rooted in Tradition, Growing in Community,” which we’ll […]
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 […]
**When Bad Things Happen to Good People.** If God is all-powerful, all-knowing, and all-good, how does Judaism explain individual suffering? What wisdom does our tradition share in understanding the pain, disability, and illness, and ultimately death that all of us experience, and how might it makes our lives richer and more meaningful? _Offered monthly and […]
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 […]
Kids, tot thru 5th grade, are invited along with their parents, grandparents, and friends, for a celebration of Shabbat. We’ll have age appropriate youth services – one for kids 5 and under and one for kids in kindergarten thru 5th grade. Plus, there will be special activities based on the holiday during the month and […]
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 […]