ALL BOOKS @THE J with Lauren Johnson

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

**ALL BOOKS @THE J ** Read and discuss popular current fiction with Jewish content or by contemporary Jewish authors. This series of books features stories of intertwining lives that have profound effects across time and generations. **JANUARY:** ** _The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store_** by James McBride, a deeply moving character driven story of marginalized […]

Ageless & Active Movies at The J

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

**To register, e-mail**[ **rchessler@jccdet.org**](https://mailto:rchessler@jccdet.org/) **or call (248) 432-5418 ** **Join The J’s Ageless and Active department for Movies at The J!** ** _Hidden Figures_** – **True Story – January 17, 2024, 1:30 p.m.** The story of a team of female African-American mathematicians who served a vital role in NASA during the early years of the […]

Faith In Fertility: The IVF Controversy And Judaism – A Special Pop-Up From Jlearn (2 Week Series)

**Faith In Fertility: The IVF Controversy And Judaism – A Special Pop-Up From Jlearn** **Class Dates: March 20 & March 27** **Wed** **7 pm – 8:30 pm** Delve into the intricate intersection of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and Jewish perspectives, unraveling reproductive technologies’ complexities within Jewish ethics, values, and legal considerations. How do we as […]

The Forgotten Women Of The Holocaust with Dr Katie Chaka Parks

Zekelman Holocaust Center 28123 Orchard Lake Rd, Farmington Hills

**The Forgotten Women Of The Holocaust** The Holocaust was not a gender-neutral genocide. Women experienced the Holocaust differently and were targeted specifically as women. Explore the unique experiences of women under Nazi control through the stories of Jewish victims, survivors, and perpetrators of the Holocaust, and learn about women who risked their lives to resist […]

Adult Purim Party!

7400 Telegraph Rd 7400 Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Hills

Adult Purim Party at TBE! **Esther’s Story** (Taylor’s Version) **Thursday, March 21** **6:30 PM** **Concert Tickets:** $18.00 Per Person Hey Swifties, listen up! Get ready for a wild ride with Esther’s Story, Taylor Swift edition – it’s not your average “spiel”; it’s a storytelling party you won’t wanna miss! Lock in your spot before they’re […]

History of Israel from 1880 to Modern Day

Michael Leibson will be speaking about the history of Israel from 1880 through Modern Day This class will be on zoom – you will get the link to the zoom after registration on our website – see the link above or click here (https://www.shirtikvah.org/event/history-of-modern-israel-1880–today- zoom.html) Organized by: Congregation Shir Tikvah View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/6903 […]

Virtual Bereavement Support Group

**After the death of a loved one, there are so many thoughts, feelings, and experiences to deal with.** Please join Diane Levy-Rubinstein, LMSW, and others in sharing one’s grief within a group setting while also defining the uniqueness of your grief. Kindly register online. This support group is presented by the Robert Sosnick Family Life […]

Protecting Your Family with Estate & End of Life Planning

Temple Emanu-El 14450 W 10 Mile Rd, Oak Park

**Protecting Your Family with Estate & End of Life Planning** **Part One with Adult Education** **Thur, March 21, 2024** **7:00 PM** **** Give a gift to your loved ones by planning for all circumstances, including financial issues and critical, terminal illnesses from the Jewish perspective. Bring your questions for Q&A following these presentations. ** _NAVIGATING […]

Rites And Rituals, Customs And Commandments: Tell Me Why with Rabbi Joseph Klein

**Rites And Rituals, Customs And Commandments: Tell Me Why** We live our daily lives as dedicated to Judaism, yet the origins, backstories and histories of experiential Jewish life reveal that we often know little of what and why we do what we do as Jews. This course explores our life-cycle events and personal mitzvot, dietary […]

Adult Purim Spiel: Election Edition

Temple Israel 5725 Walnut Lake Rd, West Bloomfield Township

Our zany clergy are back at it, and no one running for office is off limits! Come eat, drink, and laugh your way through another **adult-only** Purim spiel! **7:00pm – **Wine & Appetizers **7:30pm -** Purim Spiel followed by dance party & hamentashen No charge. Open to the community. Casual dress or costumes welcome! For […]

Tropical Cuban Adult Purim Bash

Congregation Shir Tikvah 3900 Northfield Pkwy, Troy

Join us in celebrating Rabbi Alicia’s birthday and Purim on Saturday March 23rd Dance class from 7:30-8:15pm by renowned Cuban instructor – Duane Wrenn Music by DJ Dave Harkcom Entry fee $10 per person Adults only Wine and beer available for purchase Snacks included in entry fee Open floor dancing until 11:30pm Register online at […]

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 […]