“Beyond Topography” Opening Reception

Janice Charach Gallery 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township

**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 […]

L’chaim: A Jewish View of Living and Doing

Temple Shir Shalom 3999 Walnut Lake Rd, West Bloomfield Township

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

MLK Day Service and Stories

Durfee Innovation Society 2470 Collingwood St, Detroit

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 […]

Kneaded with Love

Temple Israel 5725 Walnut Lake Rd, West Bloomfield Township

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 […]

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 […]

The Language of Liturgy

Temple Israel 5725 Walnut Lake Rd, West Bloomfield Township

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

Taste of Talmud

Temple Shir Shalom 3999 Walnut Lake Rd, West Bloomfield Township

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. […]

Book Club

Congregation Beth Ahm 5075 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township

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

Temple Shir Shalom 3999 Walnut Lake Rd, West Bloomfield Township

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

Shabbat Experience

Congregation B’Nai Moshe, Drake Road, West Bloomfield Township, MI 6800 Drake Rd, West Bloomfield Township

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 […]

Shabbat for Tots: Tu B’Shevat

Temple Israel 5725 Walnut Lake Rd, West Bloomfield Township

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 […]

Cafe Shalom featuring Hannah Weinraub, Musical Theatre Performer

Congregation Beth Shalom 14601 Lincoln St, Oak Park

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 […]