Join us for a delightful Winter Playdate at the tail end of winter break! Open to the community, this festive event promises winter-themed crafts, delicious snacks, exploration of our preschool gym equipment, and the pure joy of a bounce house. This is not just for the little ones—parents, your active participation is encouraged in creating […]
Join Rabbi Mike for this lunch and learn series where we will explore Jewish philosophy and how it guides us in our daily lives. Newcomers are welcome. Organized by: Temple Shir Shalom View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/6539
**Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)** is a two-day interactive workshop that teaches how to recognize when someone may be at risk of suicide and how to work with them to keep them safe. **You’ll learn to:** • Understand how personal and societal attitudes affect views on suicide and interventions • Provide guidance to a […]
**Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)** is a two-day interactive workshop that teaches how to recognize when someone may be at risk of suicide and how to work with them to keep them safe. **You’ll learn to:** • Understand how personal and societal attitudes affect views on suicide and interventions • Provide guidance to a […]
Join Rabbi Jen Lader for a deep dive into the prayers you know and love. Come away inspired by the history, meaning and power behind the prayers in our worship services. Questions? Connect with Lisa at (https://mailto:lkaplan@temple-israel.org?subject=RE%3A%20Liturgy) Organized by: Temple Israel View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/6508
**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 […]
Compete for prizes and schmooze with friends at Shir Shalom’s Euchre Tournament, a round-robin event. Games for competitive, casual and new players. Open to those who want to kibbitz too. Space is limited. Admission includes snacks and select beverages. Shir Shalom invites you to bring your own alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages too. ** _Registration open […]
Singing, stories, and Shabbat. Families with kids ages 5 and under are invited to join Helayne Shaw and Rabbi Rubenstein for a Friday night edition of Tot Shabbat. A casual and family-oriented dinner follows. $36 per household. (https://www.cbahm.org/event/totshabbat011224) ****to register for dinner by January 3. Unfortunately, late registrations cannot be accommodated. G _enerously sponsored by […]
Please join us on Shabbat morning, Saturday, January 13, 2024, for a Shabbat Family Service at Congregation Beth Shalom in Oak Park. The service, led by Cantor Greenbaum and David Rodgers, will include a Torah procession, singing, storytelling, and more. We will meet that morning at 10:15 a.m. in the Beth Shalom chapel and all […]
**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 […]
Join Rabbi Mike for this lunch and learn series where we will explore Jewish philosophy and how it guides us in our daily lives. Newcomers are welcome. Organized by: Temple Shir Shalom View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/6539
Come one, come all- family, friends, children, and join Repair the World for a meaningful service project in partnership with Liberation Library, Detroit Community Fridge and Brilliant Detroit! Together we will be packing warming kits, decorating bookmarks, collecting books and reading stories to honor and uplift black voices. If you are not able to attend […]
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 […]
**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 […]
Join Rabbi Jen Lader for a deep dive into the prayers you know and love. Come away inspired by the history, meaning and power behind the prayers in our worship services. Questions? Connect with Lisa at (https://mailto:lkaplan@temple-israel.org?subject=RE%3A%20Liturgy) Organized by: Temple Israel View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/6508
Explore the **wisdom of our sages** with **Rabbi Daniel** as we read and discuss highlighted texts from the **Talmud**. Each session stands alone and **new students are always welcome** as we read and discover ancient texts, which can provide insight and meaning into our modern lives. **Free** for both members and guests of Shir Shalom. […]
The Book Club is open to all in the community to share insights, consider different perspectives, and engage in thought provoking conversations about books that explore Jewish life, history, ideas, struggles, and values. Book club will meet at the synagogue and the discussion will be led by Rabbi Rubenstein. ** _ _Kantika__ _ by Elizabeth […]
Bim Bom Baby is a **Shabbat celebration** for **babies to 5-year-olds**! Join with friends and make new ones as we welcome Shabbat with the rabbis and cantor, play, sing and braid challah to take home! There is **no charge for this event**. All are welcome! Organized by: Temple Shir Shalom View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/6542
Experience Shabbat in a way that will touch your heart, your soul and your mind. We begin with prayers of gratitude where we have a spiritual ‘warm up’ designed to make you feel the warmth of Shabbat with song, conversation and reflection on the week gone by. We then move on to interesting conversation on […]
Families* are invited to explore our Temple Israel Sisterhood’s Fruit of Our Hands Greenhouse as we celebrate Shabbat and Tu B’Shevat, the birthday of the trees! Join us for a special project, musical prayer, play and a “kid”-ush snack! Advance registration is requested. ** ** *Geared toward families with children age 5 and under, though […]
Tickets ($20/adults and $10/children up to age 12) must be purchased here: bit.ly/cafeshalom2024 Please mark your calendars for Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 7:30pm. We are excited to welcome Hannah Weinraub, a musical theatre vocalist and performer, for an evening of wonderful music. She will perform songs from many eras of musical theatre, from “Fiddler […]
Join Rabbi Mike for this lunch and learn series where we will explore Jewish philosophy and how it guides us in our daily lives. Newcomers are welcome. Organized by: Temple Shir Shalom View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/6539
Mahj? Bridge? Euchre? Bring your own competitive table game and friends to Temple Game Days on the fourth Monday of the month. Admission includes snacks, drinks, a table for your group and chairs. Organized by: Temple Shir Shalom View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/6544
Gather with the **rabbis** for **tea** , **treats** and a **brief study** of the day’s **Torah** text. Free for members of Shir Shalom. $10/session for guests of Shir Shalom. Organized by: Temple Shir Shalom View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/6543
Join Rabbi Jen Lader for a deep dive into the prayers you know and love. Come away inspired by the history, meaning and power behind the prayers in our worship services. Questions? Connect with Lisa at (https://mailto:lkaplan@temple-israel.org?subject=RE%3A%20Liturgy) Organized by: Temple Israel View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/6508
Tu BiShevat is the celebration of the New Year for Trees and a great opportunity to celebrate the natural world and our connections to it, the State of Israel, and the wonder of creation overall. Hosted by Beth Ahm and B’nai Israel, the community is invited to Congregation Beth Ahm for a seder that will […]
**Shabbat Shira Dinner – 6pm** Join us for our annual Shabbat Shira congregational dinner before this special service. Adults: $18/member; $25/non-member; Children: $12/child age 5-12; no cost 4yrs and under. _Register below for dinner by January 19th_ **Kabbalat Shabbat Service – 7pm** Musician and scholar Dr. Lorry Black shares gems from across the synagogue world, […]
Ever wondered about the story and value behind that unique item in your home? Good news, the Women of Temple Israel can help you find the answer. Join us at Temple Israel on Sunday, January 28, 2024, between 2:00-4:00 pm. Grab that treasured book off the shelf. Scoop up that old footrest your great- aunt […]
Two Rabbi Mike Moskowitzes? Double our blessings! Meet our Rabbi Mike’s friend and join us for a conversation between the two rabbis as Rabbi Moskowitz (our scholar-in-residence from Congregation Beit Simchat Torah) shares the importance of the work he does both in and out of the LGBTQ+ community, the value of allyship and the big […]