Frankel Institute for Advanced Judaic Studies Fall Symposium: “Mizrahi Studies at the Intersection: Rewriting Body, Language, and Cultural Memory”

Rackham Conference Rooms 915 E. Washington St, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

As an interdisciplinary formation, the field of Mizrahi Studies has generated engaged scholarship that questions the ready-made paradigms of knowledge production. A critical strain has been key to shaping a cross-border Mizrahi epistemology, performed in conversation with multiple fields such as ethnic and race studies, gender studies, cultural studies, and post/colonial studies. Yet the intellectual […]

Free
Event Series Postpartum Support Group

Postpartum Support Group

Nature’s Playhouse 703 Livernois Street, Ferndale, MI, United States

Join Jewish Family Service as Rina Hennes Sabes, LMSW and Julia Cohen, LMSW, PMH-C as they facilitate this free support group for new moms with babies 0-12 months to come together to share their experiences, give and receive support, and learn about helpful tools and resources for postpartum wellness. Topics include: stress, adjustment to parenting, […]

Free

“’You Owe Your Children a Jewish Education’: A History of Day Schools in Detroit”

Virtual

For almost as long as there have been Jewish children in Detroit, there have been Jewish day schools. Spanning Temple Beth El (1850s) to Frankel Jewish Academy (2000), this talk considers the rich range of offerings for a Jewish education, including Yeshiva Beth Yehuda (which began as an after-school program in 1914), United Hebrew Schools […]

LGBTQ+ and Suicide Prevention

Virtual

Join Jewish Family Service for a training geared to teens and allies on supporting an LGBTQ+ peer with mental health challenges and assessing for suicidal ideation. This session will cover: –A five-step action plan from Youth Mental Health First Aid Training –Warning signs and risk factors –Considering culture and building trust with peers –Practicing difficult […]

Free

JFMD’s Super Sunday

Jewish Federation of Metro Detroit 6735 Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Hills, MI, United States

Community wide fundraising effort for the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit and its agencies.

Chanu-Con! – A Community-Wide Chanukah Festival

Congregation Beth Shalom 14601 West Lincoln, Oak Park, MI, united States

Join us for our 7th Annual CHANU-CON! COMMUNITY-WIDE CHANUKAH FESTIVAL at Congregation Beth Shalom! • FREE ADMISSION! (donations always welcome) • DELICIOUS KOSHER FOOD • EXCITING CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES • TIN CAN RAFFLE • FUN VENDORS WITH GIFT IDEAS • SAFRAI ART GALLERY OF JERUSALEM ARTWORK SALE • LIVE MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT ___________________________________________________ Many Thanks to Our […]

Heirloom Roadshow: Everyday Treasures

The Hawk

What’s in your attic? Bring your family keepsakes (and their stories) to our roadshow, or just drop in to watch the fun. Chat informally with experts (no appraisals given). Browse Jewish historical objects from the Detroit Historical Museum. And learn more about our April 2024 exhibit at the DHM! Free to all, but please register […]

Everyday Treasures: Jewish Detroit Heirloom Roadshow

The Hawk

What’s in your attic? Bring your family keepsakes (and their stories). Or just drop in to watch the fun! Chat informally with experts. * See community treasures. Browse Jewish historical objects from the Detroit Historical Museum. And learn more about our April 2024 exhibit at the DHM. * No appraisals given

Heirloom Roadshow: Everyday Treasures

The Hawk

What’s in your attic? Bring your family keepsakes (and their stories). Or just drop in to watch the fun! Chat informally with experts (no appraisals). See community treasures. Browse Jewish historical objects from the Detroit Historical Museum. And learn more about our April 2024 exhibit at the DHM!

Free

TI4Israel with The Well (Tentative)

TBD

TI4Israel:Temple Israel and The Well present an evening of food and conversation about Israel and young adults. Call (248) 661-5700 Alicia for questions.

Free