BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Jewish Detroit Community Calendar - ECPv6.15.11//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://jewishdetroitcalendar.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Jewish Detroit Community Calendar REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260714T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260714T203000 DTSTAMP:20260506T094313 CREATED:20260505T193113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T132946Z UID:10008559-1784057400-1784061000@jewishdetroitcalendar.org SUMMARY:Key Words for the Modern Jew with Professor Howard Lupovitch DESCRIPTION:Judaism is replete with concepts that help us define and understand what itmeans to be Jewish and part of the Jewish community in the modern world. Inthis series\, we will explore three of these concepts that have been especiallypivotal in helping us map out and navigate the challenges of modernity:Assimilation\, Diaspora/Exile\, and Chosenness. \nFree but advance registration at[www.cbahm.org/event/keywords](https://www.cbahm.org/event/keywords) isrequired. \n**July 7: Assimilation** \nThese days\, the notion of assimilation generally has a pejorative connotationthat means abandoning or marginalizing one’s Jewish identity. In fact\, ourforebears often used the term in a more positive way\, referring to the abilityof Jews to incorporate into Jewish life the most vital aspects of mainstreamsociety and culture of Judaism and\, in this way\, enhance Jewish life itself.Thus some measure of assimilation was deemed necessary and even indispensablefor Judaism to thrive; only extreme forms of assimilation were seen as athreat to Jewish survival. \n**July 14: Diaspora/Exile** \nFrom the moment Jews lived outside the Land of Israel\, there has been atension between _exile_ (sense of displacement and loss redeemable onlythrough the restoration of Jewish statehood) -and _diaspora_ \, a belief in thepossibility of building a vibrant Jewish life outside of Israel. While therehave always been some Jews who championed one and rejected the other\, in factthe two conceptions are still inseparable parts of Jewish identity. In theage where the American Jewish community — the most successful diaspora Jewishcommunity — lives alongside the State of Israel\, the tension between exileand diaspora has intensified. \n**July 21: Chosenness** \nWhat does it mean to believe at once that all people are created equal andthat Jews have been singled out by God? This is a quandary that has facedJews for the last three centuries. How do we square the belief that Jews arespecial with our fundamental beliefs in equality? \nOrganized by: Congregation Beth Ahm \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15757 URL:https://jewishdetroitcalendar.org/event/key-words-for-the-modern-jew-with-professor-howard-lupovitch-2/ LOCATION:Congregation Beth Ahm 5075 W Maple Rd\,\, West Maple Road 5075\, Michigan\, 48322\, United States CATEGORIES:Adults,English Speaking,Jewish Learning,Older Adults,Parking (free),Special Guest,Wheelchair Accessible ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jewishdetroitcalendar.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/key_words-aUJaiB.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Ahm":MAILTO:dgoodman@cbahm.org GEO:42.5430206;-83.3255164 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Congregation Beth Ahm 5075 W Maple Rd West Maple Road 5075 Michigan 48322 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=West Maple Road 5075:geo:-83.3255164,42.5430206 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260721T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260721T203000 DTSTAMP:20260506T094313 CREATED:20260505T193126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T132946Z UID:10008560-1784662200-1784665800@jewishdetroitcalendar.org SUMMARY:Key Words for the Modern Jew with Professor Howard Lupovitch DESCRIPTION:Judaism is replete with concepts that help us define and understand what itmeans to be Jewish and part of the Jewish community in the modern world. Inthis series\, we will explore three of these concepts that have been especiallypivotal in helping us map out and navigate the challenges of modernity:Assimilation\, Diaspora/Exile\, and Chosenness. \nFree but advance registration at[www.cbahm.org/event/keywords](https://www.cbahm.org/event/keywords) isrequired. \n**July 7: Assimilation** \nThese days\, the notion of assimilation generally has a pejorative connotationthat means abandoning or marginalizing one’s Jewish identity. In fact\, ourforebears often used the term in a more positive way\, referring to the abilityof Jews to incorporate into Jewish life the most vital aspects of mainstreamsociety and culture of Judaism and\, in this way\, enhance Jewish life itself.Thus some measure of assimilation was deemed necessary and even indispensablefor Judaism to thrive; only extreme forms of assimilation were seen as athreat to Jewish survival. \n**July 14: Diaspora/Exile** \nFrom the moment Jews lived outside the Land of Israel\, there has been atension between _exile_ (sense of displacement and loss redeemable onlythrough the restoration of Jewish statehood) -and _diaspora_ \, a belief in thepossibility of building a vibrant Jewish life outside of Israel. While therehave always been some Jews who championed one and rejected the other\, in factthe two conceptions are still inseparable parts of Jewish identity. In theage where the American Jewish community — the most successful diaspora Jewishcommunity — lives alongside the State of Israel\, the tension between exileand diaspora has intensified. \n**July 21: Chosenness** \nWhat does it mean to believe at once that all people are created equal andthat Jews have been singled out by God? This is a quandary that has facedJews for the last three centuries. How do we square the belief that Jews arespecial with our fundamental beliefs in equality? \nOrganized by: Congregation Beth Ahm \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15757 URL:https://jewishdetroitcalendar.org/event/key-words-for-the-modern-jew-with-professor-howard-lupovitch-3/ LOCATION:Congregation Beth Ahm 5075 W Maple Rd\,\, West Maple Road 5075\, Michigan\, 48322\, United States CATEGORIES:Adults,English Speaking,Jewish Learning,Older Adults,Parking (free),Special Guest,Wheelchair Accessible ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jewishdetroitcalendar.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/key_words-aUJaiB.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Ahm":MAILTO:dgoodman@cbahm.org GEO:42.5430206;-83.3255164 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Congregation Beth Ahm 5075 W Maple Rd West Maple Road 5075 Michigan 48322 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=West Maple Road 5075:geo:-83.3255164,42.5430206 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260807T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260807T113000 DTSTAMP:20260506T094313 CREATED:20260505T184613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T132947Z UID:10008551-1786096800-1786102200@jewishdetroitcalendar.org SUMMARY:Coffee Club DESCRIPTION:Enter the weekend with a cup of coffee and a friendly conversation. Coffeeclub is a way for seniors and empty nesters to meet new people and buildrelationships. Contact David Goodman at[dgoodman@cbahm.org](https://mailto:dgoodman@cbahm.org) with questions.Looking forward to enjoying a cup of coffee with you. \n**June 5 – 10:00am ** Mochinut (6331 Haggerty in West Bloomfield) \n**July 10 – 10:00am** Hudson’s Place (1087 West Long Lake inBloomfield Twp) \n**Aug 7 – 10:00am** Blue Hat Cafe (23715 Farmington Road inFarmington) \nOrganized by: Congregation Beth Ahm \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15755 URL:https://jewishdetroitcalendar.org/event/coffee-club-3/ LOCATION:MI CATEGORIES:Adults,Beverages (non alcoholic),Coffee,Food,Older Adults ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jewishdetroitcalendar.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/coffeeclub-ZoNg3v.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Ahm":MAILTO:dgoodman@cbahm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260902T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260902T150000 DTSTAMP:20260506T094313 CREATED:20260203T171855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T202522Z UID:10007167-1788354000-1788361200@jewishdetroitcalendar.org SUMMARY:Dementia Friendly Movie: Bye Bye Birdie DESCRIPTION:A small-town high-school girl is chosen from legions of fans to give one last kiss to an Elvis Presley-type rock star before he goes into the Armed Services\, and a frustrated tunesmith hopes to capitalize on the stunt by penning the singer’s swan song. \nRun time: 112 minutes\n\nStep back in time with an uplifting\, lighthearted\, and nostalgic film chosen with your loved one in mind. Films are screened in low lighting to help avoid disorientation and reduced sound levels to prevent overstimulation. Guests may talk and move around without fear of being shushed so you can both enjoy a familiar social activity in a safe and welcoming environment.\n\nThe Berman Center for Performing Arts\n\n6600 West Maple Road\, West Bloomfield\nTickets are $6.50 and can be purchased at the door or at theberman.org/cinema. \nNeed support buying tickets? Our team is ready to help: 248-406-6677 URL:https://jewishdetroitcalendar.org/event/dementia-friendly-movie-bye-bye-birdie/ LOCATION:The Berman Theater for the Performing Arts\, 6600 W Maple Rd.\, West Bloomfield \, MI\, 48322\, United States CATEGORIES:Art & Culture,Caregiving,Entertainment,Older Adults,Senior ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jewishdetroitcalendar.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Dementia-friendly-movie-Sept-2026-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Berman Theater":MAILTO:theberman@jccdet.org GEO:42.5436817;-83.4032547 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Berman Theater for the Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd. West Bloomfield MI 48322 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6600 W Maple Rd.:geo:-83.4032547,42.5436817 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260924T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260924T153000 DTSTAMP:20260506T094313 CREATED:20260113T160402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T163701Z UID:10007105-1790260200-1790263800@jewishdetroitcalendar.org SUMMARY:Family Caregiver Support Group DESCRIPTION:Taking care of a loved one can be challenging. Jewish Family Service wants to help. \nYou are invited to join a supportive network of people who understand the challenges and rewards of caregiving in our Family Caregiver Support Group. This weekly group will provide a welcoming\, judgement-free place to connect\, share experiences and help one another through the stresses of caregiving. \nTopics may include: \n\nAvoiding isolation and loneliness\nReducing stress and low mood\nPreventing caregiver burnout\nLearning about helpful resources\nBoosting caregiver confidence\nPlanning for the future\n\nMeets Thursdays from 2:30-3:30pm starting on Thursday\, January 22. \nSession Dates: January 22\, 29\, February 5\, 12\, 19\, and 26 \nJewish Family Service\, 6555 West Maple Road\, West Bloomfield \nTo register\, email familycaregiversupport@jfsdetroit.org \nQuestions? Contact facilitator Beth Seelbach at 248.763.6350 or bseelbach@jfsdetroit.org. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://jewishdetroitcalendar.org/event/family-caregiver-support-group/2026-09-24/ LOCATION:Jewish Family Service\, 25900 Greenfield Road\, Suite 405\, Oak Park\, MI\, 48237\, United States CATEGORIES:Caregiving,Health & Wellness,Mental Health,Older Adults ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jewishdetroitcalendar.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Caregiver-Support-Group-Social-January-2026-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Beth Seelbach":MAILTO:bseelbach@jfsdetroit.org GEO:42.4801927;-83.2009178 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Jewish Family Service 25900 Greenfield Road Suite 405 Oak Park MI 48237 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=25900 Greenfield Road\, Suite 405:geo:-83.2009178,42.4801927 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261104T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261104T163000 DTSTAMP:20260506T094313 CREATED:20260223T181930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T132947Z UID:10007322-1793781000-1793809800@jewishdetroitcalendar.org SUMMARY:ASIST Training: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training - ASIST is a two-day workshop you will need to be present for both full days. DESCRIPTION:**Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)** is a two-dayinteractive workshop that teaches how to recognize when someone may be at riskof suicide and how to work with them to keep them safe. Open to ages 16+. \n**You’ll learn to:** \n• Understand how personal and societal attitudes affect views on suicide andinterventions \n• Provide guidance to a person at risk in ways that meet their safety needs \n• Identify key elements of an effective safety plan as well as how toimplement it \n**12 Social Work CEU’s are available for this training at no cost.** Please besure to provide your license number in the requested field to be eligible toreceive these. \nOrganized by: Jewish Family Service of Metro Detroit \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14921 URL:https://jewishdetroitcalendar.org/event/asist-training-applied-suicide-intervention-skills-training-asist-is-a-two-day-workshop-you-will-need-to-be-present-for-both-full-days/ LOCATION:Jewish Family Service 6555 W Maple Rd\, West Bloomfield Township CATEGORIES:Adults,College Students,Educational,Grandparents,Mental Health,Older Adults,Parents,Parking (free),Young Adults ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jewishdetroitcalendar.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ASIST_Jlive_header_20252-9yFFMM.tmp_-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Family Service of Metro Detroit":MAILTO:lleder@jfsdetroit.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261105T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261105T163000 DTSTAMP:20260506T094313 CREATED:20260223T181930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T132947Z UID:10007323-1793867400-1793896200@jewishdetroitcalendar.org SUMMARY:ASIST Training: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training DESCRIPTION:**Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)** is a two-dayinteractive workshop that teaches how to recognize when someone may be at riskof suicide and how to work with them to keep them safe. Open to ages 16+. \n**You’ll learn to:** \n• Understand how personal and societal attitudes affect views on suicide andinterventions \n• Provide guidance to a person at risk in ways that meet their safety needs \n• Identify key elements of an effective safety plan as well as how toimplement it \n**12 Social Work CEU’s are available for this training at no cost.** Please besure to provide your license number in the requested field to be eligible toreceive these. \nOrganized by: Jewish Family Service of Metro Detroit \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14921 URL:https://jewishdetroitcalendar.org/event/asist-training-applied-suicide-intervention-skills-training-9/ LOCATION:Jewish Family Service 6555 W Maple Rd\, West Bloomfield Township CATEGORIES:Adults,College Students,Educational,Grandparents,Mental Health,Older Adults,Parents,Parking (free),Young Adults ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jewishdetroitcalendar.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ASIST_Jlive_header_20252-9yFFMM.tmp_-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Family Service of Metro Detroit":MAILTO:lleder@jfsdetroit.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261122T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261122T170000 DTSTAMP:20260506T094313 CREATED:20260407T161507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T161507Z UID:10008455-1795356000-1795366800@jewishdetroitcalendar.org SUMMARY:Bingopalooza DESCRIPTION:Not your bubbie’s Bingo! Fun\, snacks\, prizes\, entertainment – all to support our older adults. URL:https://jewishdetroitcalendar.org/event/bingopalooza/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Adults,All Ages,English Speaking,Entertainment,Kosher,Older Adults,Philanthropy,Valet parking (free) END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR