Art Talks with Art Historian Wendy Evans

The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township

**RSVP to Rosa Chessler: **(https://mailto:rchessler@jccdet.org/)** or 248.432.5418** Art lovers and folks who are new to art can learn about a myriad of selected artists and their works. **Thursday, July 18 – Chasing Art: Works Stolen by the Nazis** **Thursday, August 15 – Frida Kahlo: A Life of Pain, Passion & Art** $10 per lecture. **RSVP […]

Bagels, Lox & Buber

Temple Israel 5725 Walnut Lake Rd, West Bloomfield Township

Join Rabbi Paul Yedwab for this unique adult Shabbat experience and learn how developing a personal theology can lead to a healthier, happier and more successful life. To accommodate all our members, this program is being offered in two locations. Please indicate which date you’ll be attending during registration. Registration is requested one week prior. […]

From Chaos To Cosmos: Rabbinic Wisdom On Creation with Rabbi Robert Dobrusin

**From Chaos To Cosmos: Rabbinic Wisdom On Creation** The Torah’s beautiful, mythical story of the creation of the world can teach us so much even as we embrace scientific understanding of the universe. What can we learn from the Midrashim (textual commentaries) our Rabbis derived from the text of Genesis? How is creation represented in […]

safeTALK Training

Jewish Family Service 6555 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township

**LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE!** **Become a safeTALK-trained helper and reduce the number of suicides in our community.** Most people with thoughts of suicide don’t truly want to die but are struggling with pain in their lives. Through their words and actions, they invite help to stay alive. Those trained in safeTALK can recognize these invitations and […]

Virtual Caregiver Support Group

**Build a support system with people who understand Dementia and other aging challenges.** Alzheimer’s Association® support groups are a safe place for people living with dementia and their care partners to: • Develop a support system. • Exchange practical information on challenges and possible solutions. • Talk through issues and ways of coping. • Share […]

Central High School Shabbat

Congregation Shaarey Zedek 27375 Bell Rd, Southfield

**Shacharit Service begins at 9:30 a.m.** Spread the word among your classmates and join Congregation Shaarey Zedek for Shabbat morning services when CSZ will honor all Central High School graduates. **Lunch will follow.** Respond to the synagogue office at (248) 357-5544 by Monday, July 22, 2024 and share your name and graduation year to be […]

Why Rain Comes from Above

Congregation Beth Ahm 5075 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township

Join Rabbi Rubenstein on 3 Sunday mornings this summer 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 […]

Temple Israel Schmier Concert

Temple Israel 5725 Walnut Lake Rd, West Bloomfield Township

Join us as Temple Israel’s Schmier Concert Series is honored to present **Westbound Situation!** This talented group is known for their blend of classical chamber music, the rhythmic drive of bluegrass, and the colorful expression of jazz. The quartet — comprised of Grant Flick on violin, Jake Howard on mandolin, Zach Brown on cello, and […]

From Chaos To Cosmos: Rabbinic Wisdom On Creation with Rabbi Robert Dobrusin

**From Chaos To Cosmos: Rabbinic Wisdom On Creation** The Torah’s beautiful, mythical story of the creation of the world can teach us so much even as we embrace scientific understanding of the universe. What can we learn from the Midrashim (textual commentaries) our Rabbis derived from the text of Genesis? How is creation represented in […]

Shabbat on Bell Road – Italian Picnic and Tot Shabbat

Congregation Shaarey Zedek 27375 Bell Rd, Southfield

We’re so excited to gather together again outside under the tent on the Saulson Pavilion to celebrate summer and spirited Shabbat evening with your CSZ Family! * 5:30 p.m. Tot Shabbat in the Bernstein Chapel * 6:00 p.m. Italian picnic dinner (sub sandwiches and more) * 7:00 p.m. T.G.I.S. Musical Service (Thank God It’s Shabbat) […]

Wisdom & Coffee: Better than Animals and Holier than Robots? Jewish Insights on the Soul

Congregation Shaarey Zedek 27375 Bell Rd, Southfield

The western belief in the soul leads to profound decisions on the nature of life and implications for sustaining life. This belief also leads us to ask: Does the existence of the soul differentiate humans from the animal kingdom, requiring perhaps better treatment for humans than animals? Does the existence of the soul differentiate humans […]

Summer Coffee House with Senator Jeremy Moss and Gilda Z. Jacob

Congregation Shaarey Zedek 27375 Bell Rd, Southfield

**Rabbi Starr** will lead the panel with **Senator Jeremy Moss and****Gilda Z. Jacob ** on the topic of: _The Challenges Facing Jewish Politicians in Michigan._ **_Jeremy Moss_** holds the distinction of having been the youngest-ever elected official on the Southfield City Council. After City Council, he was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives, serving […]