Chanukah in the City

Gilly’s Clubhouse 1550 Woodward Ave, Detroit

Get festive at our first-ever Chanukah fundraiser benefiting Federation’s 2025 Annual Campaign. We’re celebrating the Festival of Lights at Gilly’s Detroit downtown with a holiday cocktail party complete with fried favorites — crispy latkes and sufganiyot! Raise a glass and spin a dreidel to help us bring some more light into the world. $25 per […]

PARSHA HASHAVUAH (WEEKLY TORAH PORTION)

**PARSHA HASHAVUAH (WEEKLY TORAH PORTION)** **Community Rabbis, Cantors and Educators** **ZOOM** **FRIDAYS, 10 – 11 AM** **· Series 1:** Sept. 13, 20, 27; Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22; Dec. 6, 13, 20 · **Series 2:** Jan 10, 17, 24, 31; Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28; Mar. 7, 14 · **Series 3:** Mar. 21, 28; Apr. […]

Reading The Book Of Genesis Again For The First Time with Rabbi Joseph Klein

**READING THE BOOK OF GENESIS AGAIN FOR THE FIRST TIME with Rabbi Joseph Klein** ZOOM **FRIDAYS, 11:30 AM – 1 PM** Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22; Dec. 6, 13, 20; Jan. 3 The Book of Genesis has for too long been wrongly transmitted as Sunday School stories. And, because we tell these stories to children, […]

Musical Kabbalat Shabbat and Dinner

Congregation B’Nai Moshe 6800 Drake Rd,

Join the fun at B’nai Moshe as we become the happiest place on earth! The evening includes mincha, cocktail time, a musical kabbalat service and a delicious dinner. All are invited to dress in their favorite Disney attire as B’nai Moshe becomes the Magic Kingdom! Organized by: Congregation B’nai Moshe View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/9650

Tot Shabbat: Hanukkah Edition

Fourth Tri Sanctuary 23520 Woodward Ave, Ferndale

Join The Well on Saturday, December 14th at 10:00am as we celebrate Hanukkah at Tot Shabbat! We’ll have our favorite Shabbat and seasonal tunes, with snacks to follow – this time with bonus sufganiyot! We’re excited to be back at Fourth Tri Sanctuary, an incredible mother & baby center in Ferndale providing invaluable resources for […]

Shabbat for Tots: Chanukah Oh Chanukah!

Temple Israel 5725 Walnut Lake Rd,

Families with young children are invited for our beloved Shabbat playgroup! Join friends and clergy as we celebrate Shabbat and Chanukah with crafts, activities, musical prayer, playtime, and a “kid”-ush snack! Geared toward families with children 5 and under. Supported by the Stark Family Fund. Questions? Please contact Helene at (https://mailto:hdeutch@temple-israel.org) Organized by: Temple Israel […]

Shabbat Lego Club

Congregation Shaarey Zedek 27375 Bell Rd, Southfield

Calling all Lego builders ages 7 and up! Join us for our brand new program: SHABBAT LEGO CLUB! We’ll gather in the Berman Library for Jewish-themed Lego building, learning, Shabbat snacks, and fun with your shul friends. Please register below, limited drop-in spots will be available. Organized by: Congregation Shaarey Zedek View event on Jlive: […]

Second Chance New Year: Havdallah, Nosh & Learn

BasBlue 110 E Ferry St, Detroit

Now that we’re a few months into 5785, it’s time to give New Year’s resolutions and intentions a second chance as we head into 2025! When it comes to navigating transitions, preparing for an important milestone, or setting goals, the Jewish wisdom tradition has a lot to say – so we’re revisiting some Rosh Hashanah […]

Kids’ Night Out

Adat Shalom Synagogue 29901 Middlebelt Rd, Farmington Hills

Kids will enjoy hanging out with their friends, eating dinner, doing Havdalah, and having fun! **Kdg. to 5th graders** will have a blast doing **many cool states of matter experiments** led by the Michigan Science Center. 6th grade and older are welcome to volunteer to help during the event. _DInner:_ plain noodles (marinara sauce on […]

Book discussion about People Love Dead Jews by Author Dara Horn

Adat Shalom Synagogue 29901 Middlebelt Rd, Farmington Hills

Since October 7, understanding the nuances of antisemitism has changed from important to urgent. Dara Horn’s book, _People Love Dead Jews: Reports From the Haunted Past_ provides an essential backdrop for parents of school age kids to have a searching conversation about being Jews in America today. Join Rabbi Nosanwisch and Rachel Matz, High School […]

EXPLORE HALLEL! Psalms of Happiness, Helplessness & Hope

Congregation Shaarey Zedek 27375 Bell Rd, Southfield

We say Hallel over FORTY times every year, at nearly every holiday and Rosh Chodesh…but what do you REALLY know about it??? Together, we will truly explore Hallel, and its psalms of happiness, helplessness and hope. Saul A. Rube, CSZ’s Ritual Director will lead the class. Organized by: Congregation Shaarey Zedek View event on Jlive: […]