Join us at Temple Beth El for an enriching literary experience as we delve into the captivating world of ” _The Matchmaker’s Gift_ ” by Lynda Cohen Loigman. Facilitated by the insightful Cantor Rachel Gottlieb Kalmowitz, this promises to be a thought-provoking discussion. **Date: Thursday, January 11** **Time: Noon** Synopsis: In the bustling streets of […]
**RSVP to Rosa Chessler: **[ **rchessler@jccdet.org**](https://mailto:rchessler@jccdet.org/) ** or 248.432.5418** **Thursday, January 11** **th** **– 1 p.m. ** ** _Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body_** Learn what research has shown about lifestyle choices that may help keep your brain and body healthy as you age. Hear practical ways you can incorporate changes into a plan […]
**THURSDAY, JANUARY 11** **6:30 PM** **Baking for the Jewish Soul: Challah with Mandylicious** ** _Sponsored by Patti and Rick Phillips_** Everyone will go home with two challahs – one six strand with savory topping options and one sweet with many filling options. While this event is in-person, Mandylicious will be broadcasting from Massachusetts. “Baking for […]
**An Angel On Your Back** Do you ever get the feeling that a departed loved one is watching over you? Perhaps you have a strange feeling that someone is trying to communicate with you? Angels are supernatural beings that appear widely throughout Jewish literature. The Hebrew word for angel, mal’ach, means messenger, and the angels […]
**The Shtetl In Yiddish Literature And Film ** From the Yiddish meaning small town, the word shtetl nowadays conveys a romantic image of traditional Jewish life in Eastern Europe, evocative of **_Tevye’s Anatevka_** __from Fiddler on the Roof. But what was the reality? The small Jewish market towns of the Pale of Settlement were fraught […]
**Parsha Hashavuah (Weekly Torah Portion) ** Each week a different rabbi, cantor or educator will present the weekly Torah portion from his or her own perspective. You never know who will be teaching each week, but it is always enlightening and engaging! Sign up for one ten- week series or the entire year. ** _Students […]
**Jewish Festivals: The Rest Of The Story ** How much do you really know about the origins, developmental histories and backstories of our Jewish Festivals? We tend to take for granted the familiarity of our celebrations and commemorations, not realizing why and how these traditions came to be. The “Rest of the Story” will take […]
How has the conversation about intermarriage changed from biblical times until now, and what are the implications for the Jewish People? Join **Rabbi Aaron Starr** for this Wisdom and Coffee conversation. Wisdom and Coffee is hosted monthly and provides an opportunity for learning and conversation on a Shabbat morning that is entirely separate from our […]
**BEYOND TOPOGRAPHY ** **EXHBITION & SALE** **CURATED BY CLINTON SNIDER** **JANUARY 14 – FEBRUARY 21, 2024 ** **BEYOND TOPOGRAPHY** is an exhibition of works that deal with the American landscape beyond the physical representation of our surroundings. These paintings, sculptures, and installations delve into several topics, including but not limited to nature, culture, and the […]
**ANTISEMITISM: EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN** **This class is offered IN-PERSON only! **If you cannot attend IN-PERSON – please register to the “RECORDING” only class on Jlearn.online** An in-depth look at the history of antisemitism, dating back long before the Holocaust, to better understand contemporary manifestations. *Recognize antisemitism in your community and actions you can […]
**Chapter And Verse: The Second Temple** We have heard about the Babylonian exile and destruction of the First Temple, but what do we know about the building of the Second Temple and who rebuilt it? Did all of the Jews return to the Land of Canaan? What happened to prophecy? How did we transition to […]
Thanks to our program chairs Loren Stewart and Ilene Mitz, we are pleased to offer a new group for passionate bakers and do-gooders: The Kemach* Club! (Ein Kemach, ein Torah—without flour there is no Torah). Enjoy baking opportunities throughout the year for a chance to have fun, connect with other bakers at Temple, and donate […]
