The Goodman Family Museum Committee and Women of Temple Israel are pleased to invite you to a guided tour of the Detroit Institute of Arts, exploring their collection through a Jewish lens. From Nazi-looted art, to Jewish artists’ influence in their pieces, this tour in partnership with the Jewish Historical Society of Michigan is sure […]
**Jewish Girls Do Science: Contributions & Struggles Of Jewish Women Scientists** In this series, we will consider the significant contributions that several Jewish women, both in the U.S. and in other countries, have made in various areas of science. We will pay particular attention in our examination and discussions on the challenges these women and […]
**Ageless Living: Getting Great At Getting Older** It is said that with age comes wisdom. Join Rabbi Krakoff, CEO of the Jewish Hospice and Chaplaincy Network (JHCN), as he offers us navigation skills for the years between maturity and older age. Based on Jewish texts, both ancient and contemporary, he will offer insights and commentary […]
**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 […]
**The Birth Of Antisemitism** **Class Dates : June 7, 14, 21, 28** **Fridays** **11:30 am – 1 PM** Did you know that Antisemitism did not exist prior to the 1st C CE? Before the Gospels the Philistines, Assyrians, Babylonians, Persians, and Romans clashed with Israelite and Jewish communities for geo-political control of the Land of […]
Meet and greet author and guest speaker Gila Fine during dinner followed by her book talk. Gila Fine brings brings the women of the Talmud to life through the lens of philosophy, literary criticism, psychoanalysis, and pop-culture. Haaretz has called her “a young woman on her way to becoming one of the more outstanding Jewish […]
**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 […]
Join The Well for a late night virtual learning session featuring the greatest and most insightful thing about Judaism (according to Rabbi Jeff)! That’s right – Shavuot marks the moment when heaven and earth collide, when soul meets body, when you can open your arms, ears, and heart to receive the gift that is the […]
**The Birth Of Antisemitism** Did you know that Antisemitism did not exist prior to the 1st C CE? Before the Gospels the Philistines, Assyrians, Babylonians, Persians, and Romans clashed with Israelite and Jewish communities for geo-political control of the Land of Israel. They were not against Jews because they were “Jews”, not because of who […]
**Shir Shalom Congregational Picnic** ** _Fri, June 14 • Picnic at 5:30pm • Outdoor Meditation Shabbat Service at 6:30pm_** As the sun sets, and the tranquil embrace of Shabbat begins to envelop us, we extend a warm invitation to join us for an evening of unity, joy and delicious food. Celebrate summer and the start […]
**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 Birth Of Antisemitism** Did you know that Antisemitism did not exist prior to the 1st C CE? Before the Gospels the Philistines, Assyrians, Babylonians, Persians, and Romans clashed with Israelite and Jewish communities for geo-political control of the Land of Israel. They were not against Jews because they were “Jews”, not because of who […]
