The Detroit Jewish Film Festival celebrates the art of Jewish filmmaking by presenting films, encouraging discussion about Jewish stories, and creating shared experiences with filmmakers and audiences around the world. We’re continuing to build a sense of community and inclusion for a broad range of audience members, through our history of promoting Israeli cinema as […]
**_Running Time:_** _104 minutes _ ** _Director:_** _Adar Shafran _ ** _Language:_** _Hebrew_ Comedy-drama about a young Eritrean refugee, on the brink of deportation, who is accidentally mistaken for a soccer star. With no sporting talent, but hailed as a hero, he unites and uplifts the floundering squad, hiding his identity and falling for the […]
**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 […]
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, […]
Families* are invited to wear blue & white and join Temple Israel as we celebrate Shabbat and 76 years of Israel’s independence! Enjoy crafts and activities, musical prayer, free play and a special “kid”-ush snack! Advance registration is requested below. *Geared toward families with children age 5 and under, though all are welcome! Questions? Connect […]
Join us for the annual memorial for Yom HaZikaron, as we gather as a united community to remember the victims of October 7 and the soldiers lost in the ongoing war. This solemn, heartfelt vigil is our chance to ensure their memories are cherished and their sacrifices are not forgotten. We will hear a story […]
**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 […]
Join Temple Kol Ami and B’nai Israel to celebrate Israel Independence Day. We will enjoy falafel, Israeli salad, and watch Israeli short films together. Organized by: B’nai Israel Synagogue, Temple Kol Ami View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/7941
Now more than ever, we need to come together to show our support for Israel and Jews around the world. Join us as we conclude Yom HaZikaron and begin Yom HaAtzmaut, celebrating 76 years since the founding of the State of Israel in song. Featuring community Shinshinit Ofri, Hazzan Daniel Gross, Marty Liebman, and more. […]
**_Running Time:_** _100 minutes _ ** _Director:_** _Yaron Arazi _ ** _Language:_** _Hebrew_ with English subtitles Israeli superstars and real-life couple Lee Biran and Eliana Tidhar make the perfect duo in this enchanting musical rom-com. He’s an uninhibited music agent, she’s an introverted singer/songwriter. Their chance encounter, during his visit to her school, offers the […]
**_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 […]
Join the Detroit ShinShinim for Recipe in Memory of Rotem Dushi z”l. Recipe in Memory is a unique initiative that works to commemorate fallen solider from the Israeli Defense Forces and Israeli victims of terror, through cooking their favorite recipes and telling stories of their lives. Join for cooking Rotem’s favorite recipe and hear about […]
**College Crisis Through A Jewish Lens ** **Class Dates : May 23, 30; June 6** **Thursdays 7 pm – 8:30 am** Today’s college campuses can be challenging environments for students and staff who are supporters of Israel. Join us to explore the roots of anti- Israel sentiment on campus and strategies to manage the hate. […]
**College Crisis Through A Jewish Lens ** Today’s college campuses can be challenging environments for students and staff who are supporters of Israel. Join us to explore the roots of anti- Israel sentiment on campus and strategies to manage the hate. Rabbi Davey will provide strength and guidance from traditional Jewish texts and teachings, and […]