Do your grandchildren live out of town? Are you looking for ways to connect? Join us as we explore ways to engage your grandchildren. In this workshop you will receive: * Fun ideas of ways to engage your grandchildren over FaceTime or Zoom * Tips for how to get the support of your adult children […]
Enter Purim this year more educated than ever before! Enjoy an opportunity to learn collaboratively through the whole megillah, and realize that this holiday of costumes and silliness is deeper than you could have ever imagined. **Taught by Ritual Director Saul A. Rube** Free to attend • Hamantashen/Light refreshments Organized by: Congregation Shaarey Zedek View […]
Come and enjoy _Open Play at the J_ , a fun-filled afternoon for families. Kids aged 10 and under can enjoy various activities including bounce houses, a gaga pit, a tumbling zone, and a special area for the little ones. Join us for a day of play and connection at the J! Reserve your spot […]
Join the JCC Maccabi Games Detroit leadership for an informational meeting on opportunities to volunteer and how to become a host family for the upcoming summer Games in Detroit. Organized by: The J, Detroit JCC Maccabi View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/6087
**Torah Line By Line: The Journey Continues** Join us for the second half of the Book of Exodus as we continue to work our way, line by line, through the Torah. We resume as the Israelites arrive at Mount Sinai to receive the Torah and to build their very first temple, the Mishkan, while briefly […]
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 […]
** Israel’s Top Hits Of Archeological Discoveries** Learn about some of the important discoveries made by archaeologists in Israel in the past few decades. We will learn how the sites were discovered and what was found in them. More importantly, how do these discoveries add to our understanding of ancient Israel, daily life and important […]
Join Rabbi Mark Miller as he facilitates one of the best 10 books of the year and a New York Bestseller! Fleishman is in Trouble By Taffy Brodesser-Akner February 29th at Noon About the Book: Toby Fleishman thought he knew what to expect when he and his wife of almost fifteen years separated: weekends and […]
Michael Leibson will be speaking about the history of Israel from 1880 through Modern Day This class will be on zoom – you will get the link to the zoom after registration on our website – see the link above or click here (https://www.shirtikvah.org/event/history-of-modern-israel-1880–today- zoom.html) Organized by: Congregation Shir Tikvah View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/6903 […]
**Parsha Hashavuah (Weekly Torah Portion) ** Each week a different rabbi, cantor or educator will present the weekly Torah portion from his or her own perspective. You never know who will be teaching each week, but it is always enlightening and engaging! Sign up for one ten- week series or the entire year. ** _Students […]
Mark Adler is Associate Creative Director at Wongdoody Advertising. He has written and created acclaimed and award-winning commercials and campaigns for Dodge, Playstation, Amazon and Charles Schwab. He is not a professional comics historian. He is, however, an avid collector and lifelong comic book enthusiast from as early as he could read. He is also […]
Get your dancing shoes on for the 20th Annual Dance for daughters/granddaughters and their dads and zaydes/grandpas. This special night will include dancing, a photo booth, dinner, and lasting memories. Walk-ins are welcome. Tickets are $20/person at the door. Organized by: Adat Shalom Men’s Club, Adat Shalom Synagogue View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/6480
**Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)** is a two-day interactive workshop that teaches how to recognize when someone may be at risk of suicide and how to work with them to keep them safe. **You’ll learn to:** • Understand how personal and societal attitudes affect views on suicide and interventions • Provide guidance to a […]
**Torah Line By Line: The Journey Continues** Join us for the second half of the Book of Exodus as we continue to work our way, line by line, through the Torah. We resume as the Israelites arrive at Mount Sinai to receive the Torah and to build their very first temple, the Mishkan, while briefly […]
**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 […]
**Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)** is a two-day interactive workshop that teaches how to recognize when someone may be at risk of suicide and how to work with them to keep them safe. **You’ll learn to:** • Understand how personal and societal attitudes affect views on suicide and interventions • Provide guidance to 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 […]
**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 […]
**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 […]
** Israel’s Top Hits Of Archeological Discoveries** Learn about some of the important discoveries made by archaeologists in Israel in the past few decades. We will learn how the sites were discovered and what was found in them. More importantly, how do these discoveries add to our understanding of ancient Israel, daily life and important […]
**An Angel On Your Back** Do you ever get the feeling that a departed loved one is watching over you? Perhaps you have a strange feeling that someone is trying to communicate with you? Angels are supernatural beings that appear widely throughout Jewish literature. The Hebrew word for angel, mal’ach, means messenger, and the angels […]
Michael Leibson will be speaking about the history of Israel from 1880 through Modern Day This class will be on zoom – you will get the link to the zoom after registration on our website – see the link above or click here (https://www.shirtikvah.org/event/history-of-modern-israel-1880–today- zoom.html) Organized by: Congregation Shir Tikvah View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/6903 […]
**Parsha Hashavuah (Weekly Torah Portion) ** Each week a different rabbi, cantor or educator will present the weekly Torah portion from his or her own perspective. You never know who will be teaching each week, but it is always enlightening and engaging! Sign up for one ten- week series or the entire year. ** _Students […]
**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 […]
The Detroit Jewish News Foundation put together an exhibit about Israel at 75. This exhibit depicts Israel from the beginning of Statehood in 1948 through today through the lens of reports from the Detroit Jewish News. Mike Smith the Detroit Jewish News Foundation Archivist will be speaking at our Sundays@Shul program, March 10th at 10am […]
Enter Purim this year more educated than ever before! Enjoy an opportunity to learn collaboratively through the whole megillah, and realize that this holiday of costumes and silliness is deeper than you could have ever imagined. **Taught by Ritual Director Saul A. Rube** Free to attend • Hamantashen/Light refreshments Organized by: Congregation Shaarey Zedek View […]
**Presented by JFamily/JGrand and Tamarack Camps**. Join us for a shared experience between grandparents/grandfriends and their grandchildren! Rejoice with us as we prepare for Purim by packing and decorating Mishloach Manot (Purim gift packages, one of the mitzvahs of Purim) which will eventually be delivered to our friends at Jewish Senior Life. Children will help […]
**Torah Line By Line: The Journey Continues** Join us for the second half of the Book of Exodus as we continue to work our way, line by line, through the Torah. We resume as the Israelites arrive at Mount Sinai to receive the Torah and to build their very first temple, the Mishkan, while briefly […]
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 […]
**The Forgotten Women Of The Holocaust** The Holocaust was not a gender-neutral genocide. Women experienced the Holocaust differently and were targeted specifically as women. Explore the unique experiences of women under Nazi control through the stories of Jewish victims, survivors, and perpetrators of the Holocaust, and learn about women who risked their lives to resist […]
** Israel’s Top Hits Of Archeological Discoveries** Learn about some of the important discoveries made by archaeologists in Israel in the past few decades. We will learn how the sites were discovered and what was found in them. More importantly, how do these discoveries add to our understanding of ancient Israel, daily life and important […]
Michael Leibson will be speaking about the history of Israel from 1880 through Modern Day This class will be on zoom – you will get the link to the zoom after registration on our website – see the link above or click here (https://www.shirtikvah.org/event/history-of-modern-israel-1880–today- zoom.html) Organized by: Congregation Shir Tikvah View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/6903 […]
**Parsha Hashavuah (Weekly Torah Portion) ** Each week a different rabbi, cantor or educator will present the weekly Torah portion from his or her own perspective. You never know who will be teaching each week, but it is always enlightening and engaging! Sign up for one ten- week series or the entire year. ** _Students […]
**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 an unforgettable evening as our little ones, aged 0-5, take over the Temple during our Purim Blowout. Tailored activities await them, including dinner, songs, balloon animals, and much more! Wear your favorite costume, unleash your creativity, and be part of this extraordinary night. **$36 for a family up to 4 people. ** […]
Enter Purim this year more educated than ever before! Enjoy an opportunity to learn collaboratively through the whole megillah, and realize that this holiday of costumes and silliness is deeper than you could have ever imagined. **Taught by Ritual Director Saul A. Rube** Free to attend • Hamantashen/Light refreshments Organized by: Congregation Shaarey Zedek View […]
A family friendly event of games and activities for all ages, including a Purim Megillah reading at 10:15am! Admission is $10 per person for unlimited access to all the games and inflatables. There will be a 50/50 raffle, snacks, and drinks as well. Organized by: Temple Kol Ami View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/7105
**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 […]
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 […]
**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 […]
**ALL BOOKS @THE J ** Read and discuss popular current fiction with Jewish content or by contemporary Jewish authors. This series of books features stories of intertwining lives that have profound effects across time and generations. **JANUARY:** ** _The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store_** by James McBride, a deeply moving character driven story of marginalized […]
**The Forgotten Women Of The Holocaust** The Holocaust was not a gender-neutral genocide. Women experienced the Holocaust differently and were targeted specifically as women. Explore the unique experiences of women under Nazi control through the stories of Jewish victims, survivors, and perpetrators of the Holocaust, and learn about women who risked their lives to resist […]
Adult Purim Party at TBE! **Esther’s Story** (Taylor’s Version) **Thursday, March 21** **6:30 PM** **Concert Tickets:** $18.00 Per Person Hey Swifties, listen up! Get ready for a wild ride with Esther’s Story, Taylor Swift edition – it’s not your average “spiel”; it’s a storytelling party you won’t wanna miss! Lock in your spot before they’re […]
**Protecting Your Family with Estate & End of Life Planning** **Part One with Adult Education** **Thur, March 21, 2024** **7:00 PM** **** Give a gift to your loved ones by planning for all circumstances, including financial issues and critical, terminal illnesses from the Jewish perspective. Bring your questions for Q&A following these presentations. ** _NAVIGATING […]
Michael Leibson will be speaking about the history of Israel from 1880 through Modern Day This class will be on zoom – you will get the link to the zoom after registration on our website – see the link above or click here (https://www.shirtikvah.org/event/history-of-modern-israel-1880–today- zoom.html) Organized by: Congregation Shir Tikvah View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/6903 […]
**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 […]
All of our tots along with their parents, grandparents, and friends, are invited to join Helayne Shaw for a Purim themed edition of Tot Shabbat – singing, stories, and celebrating together. Our celebration will finish on the bimah at the end of services. Then, everyone is invited for lunch. Kids celebrating a birthday during the […]
Our zany clergy are back at it, and no one running for office is off limits! Come eat, drink, and laugh your way through another **adult-only** Purim spiel! **7:00pm – **Wine & Appetizers **7:30pm -** Purim Spiel followed by dance party & hamentashen No charge. Open to the community. Casual dress or costumes welcome! For […]
Join us in celebrating Rabbi Alicia’s birthday and Purim on Saturday March 23rd Dance class from 7:30-8:15pm by renowned Cuban instructor – Duane Wrenn Music by DJ Dave Harkcom Entry fee $10 per person Adults only Wine and beer available for purchase Snacks included in entry fee Open floor dancing until 11:30pm Register online at […]
**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 […]
**The Forgotten Women Of The Holocaust** The Holocaust was not a gender-neutral genocide. Women experienced the Holocaust differently and were targeted specifically as women. Explore the unique experiences of women under Nazi control through the stories of Jewish victims, survivors, and perpetrators of the Holocaust, and learn about women who risked their lives to resist […]
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 […]
**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 […]
**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 […]
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 […]
**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 […]