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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20280312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20281105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20290311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20291104T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260603T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260603T184500 DTSTAMP:20260603T154423 CREATED:20260514T143015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T191440Z UID:10008615-1780506000-1780512300@jewishdetroitcalendar.org SUMMARY:JFS Annual Meeting 2026 DESCRIPTION:On behalf of the Board of Directors\, we invite you to be our guest at JewishFamily Service’s Annual Meeting. \nElection & Installation of Board Members \nCommunity Recognition & Awards Presentation \n** _Join us as we honor…_** \n**Alla Shapiro** \nNorman R. Keane Lifetime Achievement Award \n**Announced at Event** \nPatti Nemer Employee of the Year \n**Mentor Connection Volunteers:** \n**Sam Dubin\, Michael Gendelman\, Bruce Gorosh\, and Annette Miller** \nBarbara and Irving Nusbaum Volunteers of the Year \n**SMART**(Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation) \nSandy Muskovitz Danto Community Partner of the Year \nOrganized by: Jewish Family Service of Metro Detroit \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15805 URL:https://jewishdetroitcalendar.org/event/jfs-2026-annual-meeting-community-recognition-event/ LOCATION:The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd\, CATEGORIES:All Ages,Parking (free),Wheelchair Accessible ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jewishdetroitcalendar.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Annual_Meeting_JLIVE-b6DCWv-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Family Service of Metro Detroit":MAILTO:lleder@jfsdetroit.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260604T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260604T210000 DTSTAMP:20260603T154423 CREATED:20260119T192957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T191440Z UID:10006995-1780592400-1780606800@jewishdetroitcalendar.org SUMMARY:Jewish Bar Annual Awards Ceremony DESCRIPTION: URL:https://jewishdetroitcalendar.org/event/jewish-bar-annual-awards-ceremony/ LOCATION:Knollwood Country Club 5050 W Maple Rd\, Royal Oak CATEGORIES:Adults,Alc. Drinks For Purchase,Business,Coffee,Food Provided,General,Kosher,Non Alc. Drinks For Purchase,Valet parking (free),Vegetarian Friendly,Wheelchair Accessible ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jewishdetroitcalendar.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Annual_awards_ceremony-LGiwHW.png ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Bar Association of Michigan":MAILTO:j@zupaclaw.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260606T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260606T120000 DTSTAMP:20260603T154423 CREATED:20260505T193042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T191441Z UID:10008553-1780741800-1780747200@jewishdetroitcalendar.org SUMMARY:Family Shabbat DESCRIPTION:Kids (tot–5th grade) and their families and friends are invited to celebrateShabbat together! Enjoy age-appropriate youth services (one for tots withsongs & stories and one for kids with prayer & learning)\, holiday themedactivities\, and snacks. We’ll wrap up on the bimah\, followed by lunch for all.Kids celebrating a birthday during the month will receive a special blessingand gift. Contact Rachel Rosenthal with questions at[rrosenthal@cbahm.org](https://mailto:rrosenthal@cbahm.org) \nOrganized by: Congregation Beth Ahm \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15761 URL:https://jewishdetroitcalendar.org/event/family-shabbat-3/ LOCATION:Congregation Beth Ahm 5075 W Maple Rd\,\, West Maple Road 5075\, Michigan\, 48322\, United States CATEGORIES:Children,Families,Jewish Holiday,Kids Area,Kosher,Parking (free),Shabbat,Tweens,Vegetarian Friendly,Wheelchair Accessible,Young Children ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jewishdetroitcalendar.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/familyshabbat-t53sVZ.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:20260609T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260609T113000 DTSTAMP:20260603T154423 CREATED:20260429T163104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T191505Z UID:10008533-1780997400-1781004600@jewishdetroitcalendar.org SUMMARY:Summer Kickoff Open Play at The J! DESCRIPTION:Looking for a fun way to kick off summer before camp begins? \nCelebrate the start of sunny days and school-free mornings with a specialJKids and Families open play event at The J! Kids can dive into a huge playspace filled with bounce houses\, games\, hands-on crafts\, and a cozy readingarea. It’s the perfect way to ease into summer—kids can burn off energy whileparents\, grandparents\, and caregivers relax and connect. \nWater\, coffee\, veggie straws\, and applesauce pouches provided while supplieslast. Please bring socks for your children to wear in the play space. Sockswill also be available for purchase. \nSecurity provided. Specific location will be sent to registrants. \nCo-Sponsored by Temple Israel. \nOrganized by: Special Needs Enrichment at The J\, The Berman Center for thePerforming Arts\, The Detroit Jewish Book Fair\, JFamily Detroit\, The J\, JCC DayCamps\, Sarah and Irving Pitt Early Childhood Center at The J\, JKids & Families \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15701 URL:https://jewishdetroitcalendar.org/event/summer-kickoff-movie-play-at-the-j/ LOCATION:The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd\, West Bloomfield CATEGORIES:English Speaking,Families,General,Grandparents,Kosher Food,Parents,Parking (free),Wheelchair Accessible,Young Children ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jewishdetroitcalendar.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Summer_Movie__Play_JLive-9WehzG.png ORGANIZER;CN="JKids &%3B Families":MAILTO:mfrank@jccdet.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260612T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260612T123000 DTSTAMP:20260603T154423 CREATED:20260407T161507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T161507Z UID:10008456-1781260200-1781267400@jewishdetroitcalendar.org SUMMARY:Bessie Spector Oldest Jewish Americans Celebration DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 25th annual brunch for community members who are or will be 95 or older by December 31\, 2026. \nWe are excited to welcome honorees\, friends and family to a festive brunch with entertainment by Adat Shalom’s beloved Hazzan Gross\, who will lead a Broadway sing-along. \nHonorees are invited free of charge with a guest. \nAdditional attendees are $45 per person. \nDietary Laws Observed URL:https://jewishdetroitcalendar.org/event/bessie-spector-oldest-jewish-americans-celebration-2/ LOCATION:Adat Shalom\, 29001 Middlebelt Rd\, Farmington Hills\, Michigan\, 48334\, United States CATEGORIES:Active Aging,Adults,Aging,All Ages,Entertainment,Family Events,Food Provided,Grandparents,Kosher Food,Older Adults,Senior,Valet parking (free),Vegetarian Friendly,Wheelchair Accessible ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jewishdetroitcalendar.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Bessie-Spector-Artwork-2026.png ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Senior Life":MAILTO:btryon@jslmi.org GEO:42.5084189;-83.3395717 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Adat Shalom 29001 Middlebelt Rd Farmington Hills Michigan 48334 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=29001 Middlebelt Rd:geo:-83.3395717,42.5084189 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260614T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260614T150000 DTSTAMP:20260603T154423 CREATED:20260410T011743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T191517Z UID:10008484-1781442000-1781449200@jewishdetroitcalendar.org SUMMARY:Mosaic Pendant Workshop with Sue Majewski DESCRIPTION:Join artist Sue Majewski for a hands-on workshop where you’ll design and craftyour own stunning mosaic necklace pendant! \nUsing an extensive assortment of colorful beads and mosaic materials invarious shapes and sizes\, you will learn to build a custom design within yourchoice of pendant frame. \nSue will guide you through the process step-by-step\, sharing the techniquesshe uses to create her signature fine-art pieces. To ensure your wearable artlasts a lifetime\, each pendant is finished with a professional epoxy resin.Complete your piece with an included black cord\, or take it home to add toyour favorite personal chain. \nRegistration deadline: Sunday\, June 7 \n**OPEN HOURS DURING EXHIBITS:** \n_Sunday\, Tuesday\, Wednesday – 10 am – 4 pm_ \n _Thursday – 11 am – 7 pm_ \n _*Visit the website or social media for up-to-date information & holidayclosures._ \nOrganized by: Janice Charach Gallery \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15438 URL:https://jewishdetroitcalendar.org/event/mosaic-pendant-workshop-with-sue-majetski/ LOCATION:Janice Charach Gallery 6600 W Maple Rd\, CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts & Culture,Coffee,Educational,Items for sale,Non Alc. Drinks For Purchase,Parking (free),Special Guest,Wheelchair Accessible,WiFi,Women ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jewishdetroitcalendar.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/pendant_HERO_IMAGE_copy-WJqC0c.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Janice Charach Gallery":MAILTO:gallery@jccdet.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260617T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260617T210000 DTSTAMP:20260603T154423 CREATED:20260430T184621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T191518Z UID:10008542-1781722800-1781730000@jewishdetroitcalendar.org SUMMARY:Lillian E. Kaufman Memorial Concert with Profeti della Quinta DESCRIPTION:[**Profeti della Quinta**](https://quintaprofeti.com/) is an internationallyacclaimed vocal ensemble devoted to Renaissance and early Baroque music.Founded in the Galilee region of Israel and now based in Basel\, Switzerland\,the group is known for its rich blend and historically informed performancesof 16th and early 17th century vocal repertoire. \n“The music and the singing were indescribably beautiful.” – _Los AngelesTimes_ \n _ All proceeds benefit Adat Shalom Synagogue_ \nOrganized by: Adat Shalom Synagogue \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15613 URL:https://jewishdetroitcalendar.org/event/profeti-della-quinta-in-concert/ LOCATION:Adat Shalom Synagogue 29901 Middlebelt Rd\, Farmington Hills CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts & Culture,Beverages (non alcoholic),Educational,Food Available ($),General,Hebrew and Yiddish,History,Interfaith,Jewish Learning,Kosher Food,Music,Parking (free),Presentation,Wheelchair Accessible ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jewishdetroitcalendar.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/PDQ_jlive_960_x_600_px-roOHVv-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Adat Shalom Synagogue":MAILTO:info@adatshalom.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260704T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260704T120000 DTSTAMP:20260603T154423 CREATED:20260505T193112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T191542Z UID:10008557-1783161000-1783166400@jewishdetroitcalendar.org SUMMARY:Family Shabbat DESCRIPTION:Kids (tot–5th grade) and their families and friends are invited to celebrateShabbat together! Enjoy age-appropriate youth services (one for tots withsongs & stories and one for kids with prayer & learning)\, holiday themedactivities\, and snacks. We’ll wrap up on the bimah\, followed by lunch for all.Kids celebrating a birthday during the month will receive a special blessingand gift. Contact Rachel Rosenthal with questions at[rrosenthal@cbahm.org](https://mailto:rrosenthal@cbahm.org) \nOrganized by: Congregation Beth Ahm \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15761 URL:https://jewishdetroitcalendar.org/event/family-shabbat-4/ LOCATION:Congregation Beth Ahm 5075 W Maple Rd\,\, West Maple Road 5075\, Michigan\, 48322\, United States CATEGORIES:Children,Families,Jewish Holiday,Kids Area,Kosher,Parking (free),Shabbat,Tweens,Vegetarian Friendly,Wheelchair Accessible,Young Children ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jewishdetroitcalendar.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/familyshabbat-t53sVZ.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:20260707T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260707T203000 DTSTAMP:20260603T154423 CREATED:20260505T193112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T191542Z UID:10008558-1783452600-1783456200@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/ 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:20260714T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260714T203000 DTSTAMP:20260603T154423 CREATED:20260505T193113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T191553Z 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:20260603T154423 CREATED:20260505T193126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T191553Z 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:20260801T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260801T120000 DTSTAMP:20260603T154423 CREATED:20260505T193126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T191606Z UID:10008562-1785580200-1785585600@jewishdetroitcalendar.org SUMMARY:Family Shabbat DESCRIPTION:Kids (tot–5th grade) and their families and friends are invited to celebrateShabbat together! Enjoy age-appropriate youth services (one for tots withsongs & stories and one for kids with prayer & learning)\, holiday themedactivities\, and snacks. We’ll wrap up on the bimah\, followed by lunch for all.Kids celebrating a birthday during the month will receive a special blessingand gift. Contact Rachel Rosenthal with questions at[rrosenthal@cbahm.org](https://mailto:rrosenthal@cbahm.org) \nOrganized by: Congregation Beth Ahm \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15761 URL:https://jewishdetroitcalendar.org/event/family-shabbat-5/ LOCATION:Congregation Beth Ahm 5075 W Maple Rd\,\, West Maple Road 5075\, Michigan\, 48322\, United States CATEGORIES:Children,Families,Jewish Holiday,Kids Area,Kosher,Parking (free),Shabbat,Tweens,Vegetarian Friendly,Wheelchair Accessible,Young Children ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jewishdetroitcalendar.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/familyshabbat-t53sVZ.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:20260816T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260816T120000 DTSTAMP:20260603T154423 CREATED:20260505T193127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T191618Z UID:10008564-1786876200-1786881600@jewishdetroitcalendar.org SUMMARY:Packing with a Purpose DESCRIPTION:Kids in foster care often carry their belongings in trash bags. With yourhelp\, we’ll pack custom-designed duffle bags with essential items likeblankets\, hygiene kits\, books\, and toys. Volunteers of all ages are needed topack with a purpose and help make the foster care experience better. \nRegister by August 11 at[www.cbahm.org/event/duffle081626](https://www.cbahm.org/event/duffle081626).Contact Rachel Rosenthal at[rrosenthal@cbahm.org](https://mailto:rrosenthal@cbahm.org) with questions.Teens will receive community service credit. _Generously sponsored by the AmyHarvey Volunteer Fund._ \nOrganized by: Congregation Beth Ahm \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15759 URL:https://jewishdetroitcalendar.org/event/packing-with-a-purpose/ LOCATION:Congregation Beth Ahm 5075 W Maple Rd\,\, West Maple Road 5075\, Michigan\, 48322\, United States CATEGORIES:Adults,Families,Parking (free),Teens,Tweens,Volunteering,Wheelchair Accessible ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jewishdetroitcalendar.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/packing_purpose-wJy3jR.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:20261122T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261122T170000 DTSTAMP:20260603T154423 CREATED:20251203T183934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T183934Z UID:10006608-1795352400-1795366800@jewishdetroitcalendar.org SUMMARY:Chanu-Con! - A Community-Wide Chanukah Festival (11th Annual) DESCRIPTION:Chanu-Con! – A Community-Wide Chanukah Festival will hold its 11th Annual event on Sunday\, November 22\, 2026 from 1pm-5pm at Congregation Beth Shalom in Oak Park. Sponsorships\, vendor opportunities\, and other donations are currently being accepted. Please contact Beth Rodgers at BethShalomProgramming@gmail.com to inquire about participating in any capacity. More information about the event will be shared as Chanu-Con! nears. URL:https://jewishdetroitcalendar.org/event/chanu-con-a-community-wide-chanukah-festival-11th-annual/ LOCATION:Congregation Beth Shalom\, 14601 West Lincoln\, Oak Park\, MI\, 48237\, united States CATEGORIES:All Ages,Children,Entertainment,Families,Family Events,Food Available ($),Fundraising,Hannukah,Jewish Holiday,Jewish Holidays,Kids and Family,Kids Area,Kosher Food,Music,Non-denominational,Parking (free),Wheelchair Accessible,Young Children ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jewishdetroitcalendar.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/BethRodgers_ChanuCon_Logo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Beth Rodgers":MAILTO:bethlrodgers@gmail.com GEO:42.4805679;-83.1931725 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Congregation Beth Shalom 14601 West Lincoln Oak Park MI 48237 united States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=14601 West Lincoln:geo:-83.1931725,42.4805679 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270305T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270307T110000 DTSTAMP:20260603T154423 CREATED:20260504T173108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T191643Z UID:10008545-1804262400-1804417200@jewishdetroitcalendar.org SUMMARY:Adat Shalom Family Camp DESCRIPTION:Join other families for a wonderful Shabbat experience full of good food\,social time\, community building\, and more. This program is geared to familiesthat have at least one child in grades K-6. Family camp includes two nightsand three days of activities\, a private room with bathroom/shower\, meals\, andsnacks (all kosher)\, evening childcare\, family\, youth\, and adult-onlyactivities\, and more. \nAdat Shalom Staff includes: Rabbi Nosanwisch and Sammi Shapiro \nThis form will hold your space with a deposit. The deposit will be creditedtoward your final balance. \nRates are as follows: \nAdat Shalom Members pay $325 \nNon-members pay $525 \nOrganized by: Adat Shalom Synagogue \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15739 URL:https://jewishdetroitcalendar.org/event/adat-shalom-family-camp-2/ LOCATION:Butzel Retreat Center 3599 Perryville Rd\, Ortonville CATEGORIES:Coffee,Desserts provided,Educational,Families,Food Provided,Games,Kids Area,Kosher,Nature,Outdoors,Parking (free),Vegetarian Friendly,Wheelchair Accessible,WiFi ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jewishdetroitcalendar.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Jlive_4-lL3JLj.png ORGANIZER;CN="Adat Shalom Synagogue":MAILTO:info@adatshalom.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20280521T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20280521T130000 DTSTAMP:20260603T154423 CREATED:20260521T003143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T191643Z UID:10008640-1842521400-1842526800@jewishdetroitcalendar.org SUMMARY:2028 Eight Over Eighty DESCRIPTION:Jewish Senior Life’s Eight Over Eighty recognizes eight distinguished leadersin our community\, all over the age of 80\, who have demonstrated a lifetime ofdedication to the Jewish value of Tikkun Olam-Repairing the World. \n_Proceeds Benefit JSL Quality of Life Fund_ https://give.jslmi.org/events-homepage/event-eight-over-eighty/ \n**Sunday\, May 21\, 2028 – 11:30AM** \nOrganized by: Jewish Senior Life of Metropolitan Detroit \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/11592 URL:https://jewishdetroitcalendar.org/event/2028-eight-over-eighty/ LOCATION:Congregation Shaarey Zedek 27375 Bell Rd\, Southfield CATEGORIES:Arrival / Check In,Beverages (non alcoholic),Coffee,Desserts provided,English Speaking,Food Provided,Kosher Food,Parking (free),Valet parking (free),Wheelchair Accessible ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jewishdetroitcalendar.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/8_Over_80_horoz_logo-7LSnql.tmp_.png ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Senior Life of Metropolitan Detroit":MAILTO:amartlock@jslmi.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR