**Designing Jewish Detroit ** Join Robbie for a journey back as we follow the building of Jewish Detroit and those responsible for designing it. Using historical materials, photographs and documents, this class will uncover the hidden stories behind our community’s beautiful buildings and artwork, through a Jewish lens. **Instructor** : Robbie Terman **Tuition:** $ 70 […]
**Modern Jewish Medical Ethics** Take a deep dive into the hot medical issues of the day with bio-ethicist **_Jill Gutmann_**. Whether it is a discussion of mental health or the physician and nursing shortage, you will be guided through an engaging discussion while looking at the science, politics, Jewish commentary and other relevant sources to […]
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 […]
The popular series Bubbies, Zaydies, and Grandbabies is continuing with an extra 15 minutes each week to play! At Bubbies, Zaydies and Grandbabies, grandparents and grandkids play together, sing songs, enjoy an interactive story time, and meet new friends. This series is taught by former West Bloomfield 1st grade teacher, Sarah Sherman. Sarah co-created the […]
Bring your friends and grab some popcorn; it’s showtime! Temple Israel is pleased to present a new monthly movie series featuring Jewish and Israeli films, followed by a reflective talkback session. Enjoy thought-provoking, entertaining, and educational films of various genres with both a daytime and evening viewing option. This month’s film: ** _The Dead Sea […]
Bring your friends and grab some popcorn; it’s showtime! Temple Israel is pleased to present a new monthly movie series featuring Jewish and Israeli films, followed by a reflective talkback session. Enjoy thought-provoking, entertaining, and educational films of various genres with both a daytime and evening viewing option. This month’s film: ** _The Dead Sea […]
**Jews And Judaism: The Essentials – Part 4: The 20th Century – Old And New Centers Of Jewish Life ** In this series, we focus on the ebb and flow of Judaism in the twentieth century. We begin with the rise of new forms of Antisemitism and the Jewish response, including emigration to America and […]
**Policy Perspectives in the Promised Land ** Join **_Lior Zisser-Yogev_** , our community Shaliach (emissary), as she takes us into a deep dive of the public policies of Israel and the impact they have on Israeli society. Compare and contrast the systems in Israel and the U.S., learn what the Israeli government has in place […]
**Join us for** **TBE’S ANNUAL WOMEN’S SEDER** **Wednesday, April 3, 2024** **5:30 PM** We will be sharing, creating, and gathering around the seder table to embrace and celebrate women and the joys of Passover. $36 per TBE Member or ECC Parent $40 per Guest $18 per Teenager **Dinner, Wine, and Activities included.** At the event […]
As Israel continues to be challenged by the war in Gaza, moral, philosophical, and ethical questions dominate the discourse and expand well beyond its borders. Join Shalom Hartman Institute president **Donniel Hartman** and Detroit community shlicha **Lior Zisser-Yogev** for a conversation about the critical questions of this moment and the obligations of Jewish peoplehood, as […]
**Coffee With The Rabbis: The Bonds That Bind Us – A Study Of Life Relationships** Join JLearn, Rabbi Joshua Bennett and Rabbi Joseph Krakoff for this unique opportunity with two Rabbis who are stirring things up with relevant topics based on Jewish texts, to help us navigate life. When we combine a Conservative Rabbi with […]
**A screening and conversation with Tamar Kay, 2023-2024 Frankel Institute Fellow.** **Join Screenwriter/Director TAMAR KAY for the first episode of her acclaimed TV series, _Unchained_** **(Matir Agunot), followed by a talk-back and Q &A.** Unchained tells the fascinating story of Yossef Mourad, a devout rabbi- detective, whose job is to free the women whose husbands […]
**Cafe Dilemma** **Thursday, April 4th at 7:00PM** Join the Detroit ShinShinim for coffee, snacks, and to discuss dilemmas related to Israel. Bring your voice and an open mind. “ShinShinim” are Israeli young adults who undertake a year of service in Detroit and who, during that year operate educational and other programming in the community. The […]
**Rites And Rituals, Customs And Commandments: Tell Me Why** We live our daily lives as dedicated to Judaism, yet the origins, backstories and histories of experiential Jewish life reveal that we often know little of what and why we do what we do as Jews. This course explores our life-cycle events and personal mitzvot, dietary […]
Join us for a spirited and warm Shabbat evening with your CSZ family. A fun and interactive family service T.G.I.S. (Thank God It’s Shabbat) musical adult service. A delicious Shabbat dinner Exciting kids activities. * 5:00 p.m. T.G.I.S. Service * (Thank God It’s Shabbat) * 5:30 p.m. Tot Shabbat * 6:00 p.m. Mexican Shabbat Dinner […]
Rabbi Sharon Brous, the senior rabbi and founder of IKAR, a diverse, innovative, and justice minded Jewish congregation in Los Angeles, recently spoke at CSZ about her new book ** _The Amen Effect_**. We gave out her book at the event. We are excited to announce that we will be holding a book club discussion […]
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 […]
**Reading Between The Lines: Spring Session** **Monthly: April 8; May 13 & June 3** **Mondays** **12:00 PM** – **1:15 PM** This is a challenging and historic time for Israel and the Jewish people. Join Rebecca for an opportunity to discuss books that offer education, engagement, and that highlight challenges and triumphs of the last 100 […]
The popular series Bubbies, Zaydies, and Grandbabies is continuing with an extra 15 minutes each week to play! At Bubbies, Zaydies and Grandbabies, grandparents and grandkids play together, sing songs, enjoy an interactive story time, and meet new friends. This series is taught by former West Bloomfield 1st grade teacher, Sarah Sherman. Sarah co-created the […]
Presented by the Robert Sosnick Family Life Center at Temple Israel. Are you dealing with challenges as your parents age? How do I know if my parent needs help? Come join others who are feeling the same and have an open and supportive conversation with Alyssa Tobias, MSW, CDP. For more Robert Sosnick Family Life […]
**Jews And Judaism: The Essentials – Part 4: The 20th Century – Old And New Centers Of Jewish Life ** In this series, we focus on the ebb and flow of Judaism in the twentieth century. We begin with the rise of new forms of Antisemitism and the Jewish response, including emigration to America and […]
**Policy Perspectives in the Promised Land ** Join **_Lior Zisser-Yogev_** , our community Shaliach (emissary), as she takes us into a deep dive of the public policies of Israel and the impact they have on Israeli society. Compare and contrast the systems in Israel and the U.S., learn what the Israeli government has in place […]
Join us for an evening of schmoozing and a supportive discussion just for grandparents. This session will be facilitated by Susie Kamen, LMSW, CIRT, SILC. “Teaching people effective tools for communicating sets people up for success and connection. It is something that can be learned and implemented everywhere in your life.” – Susie Kamen Open […]
Get in the Games! **REGISTRATION KICKOFF AND Q &A SESSION** For the seventh time in history, we’re hosting Jewish teens from around the world for competition, cultural exchange and community engagement. And we want you to be in the center of it all. Please join us as we get the community registered for the games, […]
**Rites And Rituals, Customs And Commandments: Tell Me Why** We live our daily lives as dedicated to Judaism, yet the origins, backstories and histories of experiential Jewish life reveal that we often know little of what and why we do what we do as Jews. This course explores our life-cycle events and personal mitzvot, dietary […]
Join your friends at Adat Shalom for everything you love about MiniMinyan but with a MEGA twist. We’ll explore the connection between plagues and have a special movement activity based on the 10 Plagues. Families who are pre-registered will be given a set of movement cards to use during their seder! Organized by: Adat Shalom […]
A Musical Parody featuring local lawyers Political Satire/Parody/Afterglow Show starts at 7:30pm – Doors open at 7pm Tickets cost: $18 General seating $25 Silver Patron $50 Gold Patrol Silver and Gold Patrons will be printed in the program Organized by: Congregation Shir Tikvah View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/7095
Topic: Adult Education Presents Youpa Stein on Plastics & Tikkun Olam Time: Apr 14, 2024 10:00 AM America/Detroit The Adult Education Committee and L’Chayim will present an event for Earth Day. **On Sunday, April 14, 10.m.: Youpa Stein from Beyond Plastics **will speak via Zoom on ** _Plastic Pollution and Climate Impacts / Exploring Actions […]
Get in the Games! **REGISTRATION KICKOFF AND Q &A SESSION** For the seventh time in history, we’re hosting Jewish teens from around the world for competition, cultural exchange and community engagement. And we want you to be in the center of it all. Please join us as we get the community registered for the games, […]
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 […]
The popular series Bubbies, Zaydies, and Grandbabies is continuing with an extra 15 minutes each week to play! At Bubbies, Zaydies and Grandbabies, grandparents and grandkids play together, sing songs, enjoy an interactive story time, and meet new friends. This series is taught by former West Bloomfield 1st grade teacher, Sarah Sherman. Sarah co-created the […]
**Policy Perspectives in the Promised Land ** Join **_Lior Zisser-Yogev_** , our community Shaliach (emissary), as she takes us into a deep dive of the public policies of Israel and the impact they have on Israeli society. Compare and contrast the systems in Israel and the U.S., learn what the Israeli government has in place […]
Our upcoming Young Family Shabbat Dinner is getting a special pre-Pesach makeover, sprinkled with the warmth of tradition and the joy of togetherness. Get ready for the Passover vibes as we gather generations under one roof, from grandparents to little ones, for an evening of celebrating tradition, yummy food, and unleashing your inner artist. See […]
**Collective Punishment in Jewish Thought: Pouring Out Our Wine Cups**. Reflecting on Israel’s military response to Hamas’s atrocities on October 7 and the subsequent deaths of thousands of Gazans, we are challenged to ask the question: does Judaism support the idea of collective punishment? Gather some materials for your Passover Seder by joining Rabbi Aaron […]
**Pass the Matzah, Share the Memories: Celebrate Passover with Us!** Gather your loved ones for an unforgettable Passover Seder filled with laughter, amazing food, and lasting memories! We know preparing for the Passover Seder’s can be a lot of work. That’s why we’re offering a joyful experience to celebrate freedom and tradition together for the […]
Join us for a captivating Passover celebration filled with joyous singing, an exciting afikomen hunt, a delectable matzah toppings bar, a creative Miriam’s cup craft, and more! This vibrant event is free and open to everyone in our welcoming community. Organized by: Temple Beth El View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/7637
Rabbi Sharon Brous, the senior rabbi and founder of IKAR, a diverse, innovative, and justice minded Jewish congregation in Los Angeles, recently spoke at CSZ about her new book ** _The Amen Effect_**. We gave out her book at the event. We are excited to announce that we will be holding a book club discussion […]
All of our tots along with their parents, grandparents, and friends, are invited to join Helayne Shaw for a Passover themed edition of Tot Shabbat – singing, stories, and celebrating the holiday together. Contact Rabbi with questions at (https://mailto:ravsteven@cbahm.org) Organized by: Congregation Beth Ahm View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/6765
**Coffee With The Rabbis: The Bonds That Bind Us – A Study Of Life Relationships** Join JLearn, Rabbi Joshua Bennett and Rabbi Joseph Krakoff for this unique opportunity with two Rabbis who are stirring things up with relevant topics based on Jewish texts, to help us navigate life. When we combine a Conservative Rabbi with […]
**_Running Time:_** _90 minutes _ ** _Director:_** _Ron Frank _ ** _Language:_** _English_ __ The comic genius of _Gene Wilder_ comes to life in this endearing _documentary_ full of touching and hilarious clips and outtakes, never-before- seen home movies, and interviews with fellow comedians including Mel Brooks, Alan Alda, and Carol Kane. Ron Frank’s heartfelt […]
**Rites And Rituals, Customs And Commandments: Tell Me Why** We live our daily lives as dedicated to Judaism, yet the origins, backstories and histories of experiential Jewish life reveal that we often know little of what and why we do what we do as Jews. This course explores our life-cycle events and personal mitzvot, dietary […]