**Introduction to Judaism class with Rabbi Z** **Sundays from 2:00PM to 3:30PM** **Beginning Jan 5th for 8 weeks** (In Person and on Zoom- Zoom link will come after registration) **Introduction to Judaism** – is an engaging multi-session course for anyone interested in exploring Jewish life through a Reform lens. **Open to all** , this course […]
Join us for 12 impactful lessons designed to open the conversation between parent and child about the journey of coming of age as a Jewish kid. This program offers a fun, interactive, and deeply meaningful bonding experience that you won’t want to miss! Each session features thought-provoking questions, laugh-out-loud activities, delicious refreshments, and awesome take-home […]
**MODERN JEWISH MEDICAL ETHICS/WINTER-SPRING with Jill Gutmann** ZOOM **MONDAYS, 10 – 11:30 AM** **Monthly** : Jan. 27; Feb. 24; Mar. 24; Apr. 28; May 19; June 16 Take a deep dive into the hot medical issues of the day with bioethicist Jill Gutmann. Whether the subject is public health or women’s rights to their bodies, […]
**MODERN JEWISH MEDICAL ETHICS with Jill Gutmann** ZOOM **MONDAYS, 10 – 11:30 AM** ** _Monthly_** _:_ Oct. 28; Nov. 18; Dec. 16; Jan. 27; Feb. 24; Mar. 24; Apr. 28; May 19; June 16 Take a deep dive into the hot medical issues of the day with bioethicist Jill Gutmann. Whether the subject is public […]
Join Rabbi Shalom Kantor on ZOOM as he explores Jewish Self Defense. While the Jewish people are always praying for and seeking peace – Judaism is not a pacifist religion. This winter we will embark to understand “What does it mean for a peace seeking – justice loving people must stand up to defend themselves […]
**THE JEWISH COLLECTORS OF ART with Wendy Evans** ZOOM **WEDNESDAYS, 10 – 11:30 AM** Jan. 22, 29; Feb. 5 Jewish collectors have contributed to and enriched art museums; a few have even created their own museums. This series will look at examples of the art collected by well-known families such as the Rothschilds and the […]
**THE HEARTS PRAYER, EXPLORING THE BOOK OF PSALMS with Rabbi Michele Faudem** ZOOM **THURSDAYS, 10:45 – 11:45 AM** Jan. 23, 30; Feb. 6, 13; Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27; Apr. 3, 24; May 1, 8 **** Through the ages, Psalms have played a tremendous role in the lives of the Jewish people. It is part […]
**THE BOOK OF EXODUS: TEXT AND TEXTURE with Rabbi Joseph Klein** ZOOM **FRIDAYS, 11:30 AM – 1 PM** Jan. 17, 24, 31; Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28; Mar. 7 This course will be a close and careful reading of the better-known Exodus narratives and their rabbinic and modern commentaries. The class will incorporate a discussion […]
**Introduction to Judaism class with Rabbi Z** **Sundays from 2:00PM to 3:30PM** **Beginning Jan 5th for 8 weeks** (In Person and on Zoom- Zoom link will come after registration) **Introduction to Judaism** – is an engaging multi-session course for anyone interested in exploring Jewish life through a Reform lens. **Open to all** , this course […]
Join us for 12 impactful lessons designed to open the conversation between parent and child about the journey of coming of age as a Jewish kid. This program offers a fun, interactive, and deeply meaningful bonding experience that you won’t want to miss! Each session features thought-provoking questions, laugh-out-loud activities, delicious refreshments, and awesome take-home […]
**Presented by Dr. Michael Pytlik** **An Archeologist’s View: The Formation of the Synagogue in Ancient Israel – How did it develop and what made it so special?** **Dr. Michael Pytlik **teaches courses in Anthropology, spe- cializing in the archaeology of Israel, and in Judaic Studies at Oakland University. He has led the study abroad program […]
**Presented by Dr. Michael Pytlik** **An Archeologist’s View: The Formation of the Synagogue in Ancient Israel – How did it develop and what made it so special?** **Dr. Michael Pytlik **teaches courses in Anthropology, spe- cializing in the archaeology of Israel, and in Judaic Studies at Oakland University. He has led the study abroad program […]
**TORAH LINE BY LINE with Rabbi/Dr. Mitch Parker** ** _HYBRID – this class is offered IN- PERSON at the Max M. Fisher Federation Building,_** **_and ON ZOOM_** **TUESDAYS, 10 – 11:30 AM** **Monthly** : Sept. 17; Oct. 15; Nov. 12; Dec. 10; Jan. 14; Feb. 4; Mar. 18; Apr. 22; May 20 Sacrifices, laws of […]
**The History Of Jews In Arab Nations** Professor Howard Lupovitch ZOOM Tuesdays, 7 – 8:30 PM February 4, 11, 18 The experiences of Jews in Morocco, Persia/Iran, and Azerbaijan illustrate a rich tapestry of cultural, social, and political interactions influenced by local conditions. While facing challenges and periods of persecution, Jewish communities in these regions […]
Join Rabbi Shalom Kantor on ZOOM as he explores Jewish Self Defense. While the Jewish people are always praying for and seeking peace – Judaism is not a pacifist religion. This winter we will embark to understand “What does it mean for a peace seeking – justice loving people must stand up to defend themselves […]
**Laughing Through The Chaos: Humor In The Heart Of Israel with Lior Zisser- Yogev** In-Person/Max M. Fisher Federation Building Wednesdays, 10 – 11:30 AM February 5, 12, 19,26 The roots of Israeli humor can be traced back to Jewish humor that emerged in Eastern Europe, characterized by wit, irony, and a deep sense of resilience […]
**THE JEWISH COLLECTORS OF ART with Wendy Evans** ZOOM **WEDNESDAYS, 10 – 11:30 AM** Jan. 22, 29; Feb. 5 Jewish collectors have contributed to and enriched art museums; a few have even created their own museums. This series will look at examples of the art collected by well-known families such as the Rothschilds and the […]
**SALON SERIES CONTINUES: A TALMUDIC EXPLORATION OF HILLEL’S TEACHINGS ON ETHICS AND KINDNESS with Rabbi Tzvi Muller** ZOOM **THURSDAYS, 9:30 – 11 AM** Oct. 31; Nov. 7, 14, 21; Dec. 5, 12, 19; Jan. 9, 16, 23; Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27; Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27; Apr. 3, 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22 […]
**COFFEE WITH THE RABBIS: MUSSAR MASTERS – ETHICAL LIVING/WINTER-SPRING** **Rabbi Joshua Bennett and Rabbi Joseph Krakoff** ZOOM **MONTHLY – THURSDAYS, 10 – 11:30 AM** Monthly: Jan. 9; Feb. 6; Mar. 6; Apr. 3; May 8; June 5 **** **Mussar is a Jewish spiritual practice that offers instruction and compelling strategies for living a meaningful and […]
**THE HEARTS PRAYER, EXPLORING THE BOOK OF PSALMS with Rabbi Michele Faudem** ZOOM **THURSDAYS, 10:45 – 11:45 AM** Jan. 23, 30; Feb. 6, 13; Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27; Apr. 3, 24; May 1, 8 **** Through the ages, Psalms have played a tremendous role in the lives of the Jewish people. It is part […]
**THE BOOK OF EXODUS: TEXT AND TEXTURE with Rabbi Joseph Klein** ZOOM **FRIDAYS, 11:30 AM – 1 PM** Jan. 17, 24, 31; Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28; Mar. 7 This course will be a close and careful reading of the better-known Exodus narratives and their rabbinic and modern commentaries. The class will incorporate a discussion […]
Join Rabbi Rubenstein on 3 Sunday mornings this winter to delve into Devora Steinmetz’s book _Why Rain Comes From Above_. The book is described as an invitation into “the imaginative space created by deep engagement with biblical and rabbinic texts which open us to new ways of thinking and new worlds of meaning.” We’ll explore […]
**Introduction to Judaism class with Rabbi Z** **Sundays from 2:00PM to 3:30PM** **Beginning Jan 5th for 8 weeks** (In Person and on Zoom- Zoom link will come after registration) **Introduction to Judaism** – is an engaging multi-session course for anyone interested in exploring Jewish life through a Reform lens. **Open to all** , this course […]
Join us for 12 impactful lessons designed to open the conversation between parent and child about the journey of coming of age as a Jewish kid. This program offers a fun, interactive, and deeply meaningful bonding experience that you won’t want to miss! Each session features thought-provoking questions, laugh-out-loud activities, delicious refreshments, and awesome take-home […]
**The History Of Jews In Arab Nations** Professor Howard Lupovitch ZOOM Tuesdays, 7 – 8:30 PM February 4, 11, 18 The experiences of Jews in Morocco, Persia/Iran, and Azerbaijan illustrate a rich tapestry of cultural, social, and political interactions influenced by local conditions. While facing challenges and periods of persecution, Jewish communities in these regions […]
Join Rabbi Shalom Kantor on ZOOM as he explores Jewish Self Defense. While the Jewish people are always praying for and seeking peace – Judaism is not a pacifist religion. This winter we will embark to understand “What does it mean for a peace seeking – justice loving people must stand up to defend themselves […]
**Laughing Through The Chaos: Humor In The Heart Of Israel with Lior Zisser- Yogev** In-Person/Max M. Fisher Federation Building Wednesdays, 10 – 11:30 AM February 12, 19, 26; March 5 The roots of Israeli humor can be traced back to Jewish humor that emerged in Eastern Europe, characterized by wit, irony, and a deep sense […]
**All Books @The J ** Lauren Marcus Johnson In-Person at The J Wednesdays, 11 AM – 12:15 PM Monthly: January 15, February 12, March 12 Join us at The J to read and discuss popular fiction with Jewish content or by contemporary Jewish authors.This collection of books showcases characters confronting issues of life and death—both […]
**G-D TALK – RABBINIC PERSPECTIVES ON JEWISH LIFE with Rabbi Joseph Krakoff** ZOOM **WEDNESDAYS, 3 – 4 PM** December 11, January 15, February 12 **Join Rabbi Joseph Krakoff for three enlightening discussions with well- established rabbis from the Detroit area. Hear the different perspectives on their personal beliefs and interpretations of God, Torah, and Jewish […]
**G-D TALK – RABBINIC PERSPECTIVES ON JEWISH LIFE with Rabbi Joseph Krakoff** ZOOM **WEDNESDAYS, 4 PM – 5 PM** December 11, January 15, February 12 **Join Rabbi Joseph Krakoff for three enlightening discussions with well- established rabbis from the Detroit area. Hear the different perspectives on their personal beliefs and interpretations of God, Torah, and […]
**SALON SERIES CONTINUES: A TALMUDIC EXPLORATION OF HILLEL’S TEACHINGS ON ETHICS AND KINDNESS with Rabbi Tzvi Muller** ZOOM **THURSDAYS, 9:30 – 11 AM** Oct. 31; Nov. 7, 14, 21; Dec. 5, 12, 19; Jan. 9, 16, 23; Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27; Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27; Apr. 3, 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22 […]
**THE HEARTS PRAYER, EXPLORING THE BOOK OF PSALMS with Rabbi Michele Faudem** ZOOM **THURSDAYS, 10:45 – 11:45 AM** Jan. 23, 30; Feb. 6, 13; Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27; Apr. 3, 24; May 1, 8 **** Through the ages, Psalms have played a tremendous role in the lives of the Jewish people. It is part […]
**THE BOOK OF EXODUS: TEXT AND TEXTURE with Rabbi Joseph Klein** ZOOM **FRIDAYS, 11:30 AM – 1 PM** Jan. 17, 24, 31; Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28; Mar. 7 This course will be a close and careful reading of the better-known Exodus narratives and their rabbinic and modern commentaries. The class will incorporate a discussion […]
**Introduction to Judaism class with Rabbi Z** **Sundays from 2:00PM to 3:30PM** **Beginning Jan 5th for 8 weeks** (In Person and on Zoom- Zoom link will come after registration) **Introduction to Judaism** – is an engaging multi-session course for anyone interested in exploring Jewish life through a Reform lens. **Open to all** , this course […]
**The History Of Jews In Arab Nations** Professor Howard Lupovitch ZOOM Tuesdays, 7 – 8:30 PM February 4, 11, 18 The experiences of Jews in Morocco, Persia/Iran, and Azerbaijan illustrate a rich tapestry of cultural, social, and political interactions influenced by local conditions. While facing challenges and periods of persecution, Jewish communities in these regions […]
**Laughing Through The Chaos: Humor In The Heart Of Israel with Lior Zisser- Yogev** In-Person/Max M. Fisher Federation Building Wednesdays, 10 – 11:30 AM February 12, 19, 26; March 5 The roots of Israeli humor can be traced back to Jewish humor that emerged in Eastern Europe, characterized by wit, irony, and a deep sense […]
**SALON SERIES CONTINUES: A TALMUDIC EXPLORATION OF HILLEL’S TEACHINGS ON ETHICS AND KINDNESS with Rabbi Tzvi Muller** ZOOM **THURSDAYS, 9:30 – 11 AM** Oct. 31; Nov. 7, 14, 21; Dec. 5, 12, 19; Jan. 9, 16, 23; Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27; Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27; Apr. 3, 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22 […]
**THE BOOK OF EXODUS: TEXT AND TEXTURE with Rabbi Joseph Klein** ZOOM **FRIDAYS, 11:30 AM – 1 PM** Jan. 17, 24, 31; Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28; Mar. 7 This course will be a close and careful reading of the better-known Exodus narratives and their rabbinic and modern commentaries. The class will incorporate a discussion […]
**Beth Ahm Welcomes Rabbi David Golinkin: Prolific Author and Torah Scholar** ** _Friday, February 21_** Kabbalat Shabbat begins at 6:00pm and will be followed by a casual dinner. $10 per person for dinner and registration by February 17 is required. Rabbi Golinkin will share comments on _The Successes and Challenges of the State of Israel: […]
**Beth Ahm Welcomes Rabbi David Golinkin: Prolific Author and Torah Scholar** ** _Friday, February 21_** Kabbalat Shabbat begins at 6:00pm and will be followed by a casual dinner. $10 per person for dinner and registration by February 17 is required. Rabbi Golinkin will share comments on _The Successes and Challenges of the State of Israel: […]
**Beth Ahm Welcomes Rabbi David Golinkin: Prolific Author and Torah Scholar** ** _Friday, February 21_** Kabbalat Shabbat begins at 6:00pm and will be followed by a casual dinner. $10 per person for dinner and registration by February 17 is required. Rabbi Golinkin will share comments on _The Successes and Challenges of the State of Israel: […]
**Introduction to Judaism class with Rabbi Z** **Sundays from 2:00PM to 3:30PM** **Beginning Jan 5th for 8 weeks** (In Person and on Zoom- Zoom link will come after registration) **Introduction to Judaism** – is an engaging multi-session course for anyone interested in exploring Jewish life through a Reform lens. **Open to all** , this course […]
**MODERN JEWISH MEDICAL ETHICS/WINTER-SPRING with Jill Gutmann** ZOOM **MONDAYS, 10 – 11:30 AM** **Monthly** : Jan. 27; Feb. 24; Mar. 24; Apr. 28; May 19; June 16 Take a deep dive into the hot medical issues of the day with bioethicist Jill Gutmann. Whether the subject is public health or women’s rights to their bodies, […]
**MODERN JEWISH MEDICAL ETHICS with Jill Gutmann** ZOOM **MONDAYS, 10 – 11:30 AM** ** _Monthly_** _:_ Oct. 28; Nov. 18; Dec. 16; Jan. 27; Feb. 24; Mar. 24; Apr. 28; May 19; June 16 Take a deep dive into the hot medical issues of the day with bioethicist Jill Gutmann. Whether the subject is public […]
Join Rabbi Shalom Kantor on ZOOM as he explores Jewish Self Defense. While the Jewish people are always praying for and seeking peace – Judaism is not a pacifist religion. This winter we will embark to understand “What does it mean for a peace seeking – justice loving people must stand up to defend themselves […]
**Laughing Through The Chaos: Humor In The Heart Of Israel with Lior Zisser- Yogev** In-Person/Max M. Fisher Federation Building Wednesdays, 10 – 11:30 AM February 12, 19, 26; March 5 The roots of Israeli humor can be traced back to Jewish humor that emerged in Eastern Europe, characterized by wit, irony, and a deep sense […]
**SALON SERIES CONTINUES: A TALMUDIC EXPLORATION OF HILLEL’S TEACHINGS ON ETHICS AND KINDNESS with Rabbi Tzvi Muller** ZOOM **THURSDAYS, 9:30 – 11 AM** Oct. 31; Nov. 7, 14, 21; Dec. 5, 12, 19; Jan. 9, 16, 23; Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27; Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27; Apr. 3, 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22 […]
**THE BOOK OF EXODUS: TEXT AND TEXTURE with Rabbi Joseph Klein** ZOOM **FRIDAYS, 11:30 AM – 1 PM** Jan. 17, 24, 31; Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28; Mar. 7 This course will be a close and careful reading of the better-known Exodus narratives and their rabbinic and modern commentaries. The class will incorporate a discussion […]