**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 […]
**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 […]
**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 […]
**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 […]
**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 […]
Tickets ($36/adults and $15/children ages 5-12) must be purchased here: bit.ly/cbs-womens-seder Celebrate the seder and spirit of the Passover holiday with your friends at Congregation Beth Shalom, led by our own Shira Shapiro and Aviva Phillips. We will enjoy some of the music, traditions, and tastes of a Sephardic Seder. Vegetarian meals are available upon […]
Celebrate the seder and spirit of the Passover holiday with your friends at CBS, led by our own Shira Shapiro and Aviva Phillips. Vegetarian meals are available upon advance request. EARLY REGISTRATION UNTIL MARCH 27th: $36 per adult and $15 per child (ages 5-12). AFTER MARCH 27th: $48 per adult and $20 per child (ages […]
Explore contemporary hot topics through the wonderful world of rabbinic responsa literature. Learn how our sages answered life’s toughest questions while gaining insights and knowledge from looking at modern issues through a Jewish lens. Each sessions stands alone. Free for members OR $10/session for non-members. Organized by: Temple Shir Shalom View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/7067
**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 […]
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 […]
**Live the Story! Making your Pesach Seder fun, accessible, and memorable for all ages!** The Passover Seder can be many things, but it should NEVER be boring! In this special shiur, Rabbi Yoni will give practical tips and tricks to make your sedarim engaging, insightful, and most importantly, FUN! Breakfast will be served for all […]
The Well is doing Metro Detroit the enormous favor of helping everyone clear out their hametz before Passover starts… by eating it ourselves! For our third stop on the Hametz Hop, join us for a bagel brunch at Detroit Institute of Bagels! Gathering space, friendship, and a little Jewish learning on us, delicious carbs on […]
**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 […]
Pesach is a time for family and friends to be together, to celebrate Jewish peoplehood, and ask good questions. This year, while Israel is at war, certain questions and answers could spark conflict in families as we struggle with differing views on the war in Gaza, political unrest and ongoing fear. How do we come […]
The Well is doing Metro Detroit the enormous favor of helping everyone clear out their hametz before Passover starts… by eating it ourselves! For our final stop on the Hametz Hop, join us for a bite of dessert at Paris Baguette in downtown Birmingham! Gathering space, friendship, and a little Jewish learning on us, delicious […]
**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 […]
In recognition of the rescue of the Israeli firstborn from the 10th Plague, firstborn Jews observe the Fast of the Firstborn on the eve of Passover. However, if the firstborn engages in the completion of learning, s/he is exempt from the fast because of the obligation to participate in a festive meal after finishing a […]
Tickets ($40/adults and $25/children ages 4-12) must be purchased here: bit.ly/cbs-second-seder-2024 Join us for the Congregation Beth Shalom Second Seder. Rabbi Gamer and Cantor Greenbaum will lead us in this participatory retelling of the Pesach story followed by dinner featuring chicken, brisket, and comfort food sides. A vegetarian option is available by request. **In order […]
**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 […]
**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 […]