**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 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 […]
**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, […]
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 […]
**Unearthing History: Jewish Archaeology In Israel with Dr. Michael Pytlik** ZOOM Mondays 1 – 2:30 PM March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: April 21, 28: May 5 Join Archaeologist Mike Pytlik for an engaging class exploring the latest, and _ALL NEW_ archaeological discoveries in Israel! This session will delve into groundbreaking findings that shed light […]
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 […]
**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 […]
**Unpacking The Haggadah: A Journey Through Passover Traditions And Teachings** With Rabbi Robert Dobrusin ZOOM Mondays, 10 – 11:15 AM March 10, 17, 24, 31 The Four Questions, The Four Children, Dayenu… We are all familiar with these sections of the Haggadah. But, with so many rituals to perform (and a meal waiting!) we don’t […]
**Unearthing History: Jewish Archaeology In Israel with Dr. Michael Pytlik** ZOOM Mondays 1 – 2:30 PM March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: April 21, 28: May 5 Join Archaeologist Mike Pytlik for an engaging class exploring the latest, and _ALL NEW_ archaeological discoveries in Israel! This session will delve into groundbreaking findings that shed light […]
**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 […]
**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 […]
**Unpacking The Haggadah: A Journey Through Passover Traditions And Teachings** With Rabbi Robert Dobrusin ZOOM Mondays, 10 – 11:15 AM March 10, 17, 24, 31 The Four Questions, The Four Children, Dayenu… We are all familiar with these sections of the Haggadah. But, with so many rituals to perform (and a meal waiting!) we don’t […]
**Unearthing History: Jewish Archaeology In Israel with Dr. Michael Pytlik** ZOOM Mondays 1 – 2:30 PM March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: April 21, 28: May 5 Join Archaeologist Mike Pytlik for an engaging class exploring the latest, and _ALL NEW_ archaeological discoveries in Israel! This session will delve into groundbreaking findings that shed light […]
**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 […]
**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 […]
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 […]
**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 […]
**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, […]
**Unpacking The Haggadah: A Journey Through Passover Traditions And Teachings** With Rabbi Robert Dobrusin ZOOM Mondays, 10 – 11:15 AM March 10, 17, 24, 31 The Four Questions, The Four Children, Dayenu… We are all familiar with these sections of the Haggadah. But, with so many rituals to perform (and a meal waiting!) we don’t […]
**Unearthing History: Jewish Archaeology In Israel with Dr. Michael Pytlik** ZOOM Mondays 1 – 2:30 PM March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: April 21, 28: May 5 Join Archaeologist Mike Pytlik for an engaging class exploring the latest, and _ALL NEW_ archaeological discoveries in Israel! This session will delve into groundbreaking findings that shed light […]
**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 […]
**Unpacking The Haggadah: A Journey Through Passover Traditions And Teachings** With Rabbi Robert Dobrusin ZOOM Mondays, 10 – 11:15 AM March 10, 17, 24, 31 The Four Questions, The Four Children, Dayenu… We are all familiar with these sections of the Haggadah. But, with so many rituals to perform (and a meal waiting!) we don’t […]
**Unearthing History: Jewish Archaeology In Israel with Dr. Michael Pytlik** ZOOM Mondays 1 – 2:30 PM March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: April 21, 28: May 5 Join Archaeologist Mike Pytlik for an engaging class exploring the latest, and _ALL NEW_ archaeological discoveries in Israel! This session will delve into groundbreaking findings that shed light […]
**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 […]