**Challenge and Our Collective Strength: A Spiritual Understanding Of Israel On A Knife’s Edge** With a son in Israeli intelligence and dealing with the war room, a grandson in the Tzava on the Gaza border, and a daughter in logistics on the northern border, Rabbi Wolf is updated daily on unfolding events on all of […]
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 our baked goods to the community! For our first program, […]
Temple Israel is pleased to welcome Dr. Vic Lieberman, University of Michigan’s Raoul Wallenberg Distinguished University Professor of History and of Asian and Comparative History, for a timely conversation about the current war in the Middle East. At this critical moment for the State of Israel and world Jewry, please join us for an overview […]
The winter holidays can be a time of both celebration and challenges, for born Jews and interfaith families alike. Join Rabbi Jen Lader and Outreach Chair, Carol Cooper, for a supportive discussion about how to navigate the cultural and familial pressures that arise during this time of year. Dessert and coffee will be served. **Open […]
State Representative Noah Arbit is serving his first term in the Michigan House, proudly representing the 20th District, which comprises West Bloomfield, eastern Commerce Township, and the cities of Keego Harbor, Orchard Lake, and Sylvan Lake. Join us for breakfast and a discussion on Noah’s plans for the community. His first-term priorities include: combating hate […]
Join Congregation Beth Shalom for the 8th Annual Chanu-Con! Community-Wide Chanukah Festival. There will be gift vendors, delicious kosher food, a 50/50 raffle, children’s activities, live musical entertainment, and so much more. Visit bit.ly/chanucon2023 for additional details about the day! Organized by: Congregation Beth Shalom View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/5543
Efrat Lachter is an investigative reporter for Israel’s Channel 12 News and the weekly newsmagazine, “Friday Studio.” A recipient of the 2022 Shimon Peres Center for Peace Award, she has directed and produced more than 200 documentary segments on topics including human trafficking in Sudan and Israel, modern-day slavery in Malawi, orphans in Ukraine, and […]
The congregation is invited to join our Shomrei Adamah Task Force for an exciting opportunity! Together with Adamah Detroit, a group of environmentally conscious congregants recently gathered for a meaningful conversation about climate change and environmental action from a Jewish perspective. We are grateful to receive a micro-grant from Adamah to apply towards climate action […]
Join us for the second session of our two-part series centered around end-of- life conversations. Have you acquainted yourself with your loved ones’ passwords? Are you aware of the locations for their spare keys and essential documents? Utilizing the comprehensive workbook, “I’m Dead, Now What,” we will delve into its contents, capturing answers to questions […]
Bring your favorite game and meet your friends at Temple Israel’s monthly Game Day for your game of choice: Canasta, Bridge, Mahjong, Pinochle, Euchre & Rummikub, etc. Coffee, tea and snacks will be served, and tables will be socially distanced. Don’t have a group? Let us know and we will try to match you up! […]
Temple Israel is thrilled to welcome critically acclaimed author and journalist, Mitch Albom, as he presents his powerful new book, _The Little Liar. _ __ Known for his exceptional storytelling and thought-provoking narratives, Albom will share his first novel set against the backdrop of the Holocaust. This poignant story explores the complexities of truth, deception, […]