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 […]
Join us for an evening to celebrate Community Leaders, Elaine and Michael Serling and Distinguished Alumna Naomi Miller – and our generous camp community who make the Summer of 2024 possible! Your contribution provides a strong foundation and nurturing place for future Jewish leaders to learn, explore, grow, and create community – all in the […]
**_Running Time:_** _111 minutes _ ** _Director:_** _Benny Fredman _ ** _Language:_** _Hebrew_ Based on a true story, a newly married yeshiva student sets out to support his family by opening a computer store in his cloistered ultra-Orthodox Jerusalem neighborhood. Despite efforts to adhere to strict Haredi rules, he faces vehement opposition from the locals, […]
**Ageless Living: Getting Great At Getting Older – _ _IN-PERSON CLASS SOLD OUT – WE ADDED A ZOOM CLASS FOR YOU !__** **Class Dates : May 9, 23, 30; June 6** **Thursdays** **10:00 AM** – **11:30 AM** It is said that with age comes wisdom. Join Rabbi Krakoff, CEO of the Jewish Hospice and Chaplaincy […]
**_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 tribute […]
**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 […]
**_Running Time:_** _84 minutes_ ** _ Director:_** _Lex Gillespie _ ** _Language:_** _English_ Evoking the golden era of the Borscht Belt, this nostalgic film showcases the humor, heritage, and spirit of the iconic Catskills summer resorts, famed for lavish buffets and nightclubs that fostered rising talent. Featuring anecdotes from performers and resort guests, stand-up comedians […]
**Join one of the Hebrew Classes with Dorit, to determine what level and for additional information, please call 248.205.2557** **Tuition: $70** **** **Mondays Mini-Spring dates: 5/6/2024, 5/13/2024, 5/20/2024, 6/3/2024** **HEBREW 2 – Spring Mini-course – Mondays 9:30 AM** – **10:45 AM** **HEBREW 4 – Spring Mini-course – Mondays 11:00 AM** – **12:15 PM** **HEBREW 8 […]
**Reading Between The Lines: Spring Session** 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 years of Jewish and Israeli history. * **APRIL:** We will begin with **_The Red […]
**War And Resistance: Jewish Perspectives On Violent And Non-Violent Confrontations** Explore how Jewish people have dealt with resistance, both violent and non- violent, throughout history. Although the course will not study current conflicts, by considering literary and historical accounts of prior experiences with confrontations and warfare, participants will gain insight into how to think about […]
The popular series Bubbies, Zaydies, and Grandbabies is continuing this spring! 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 original class and has quite the following! […]
**_Running Time:_** _91 minutes _ ** _Director:_** _Micah Smith _ ** _Language:_** _English, Hebrew, Amharic_ The incredible story of Operation Solomon, Israel’s airlift of the Ethiopian Jewish community to Israel. Using documentary footage and reenactments, this film follows Asher Naim, the Israeli ambassador to Ethiopia, as he navigates the worlds of bureaucracy and politics in […]
