Shabbat Lunch & Learn: Israel at 75 – The Detroit Jewish Press Reports on the Growth of a Nation

Congregation Beth Ahm 5075 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township

This year, Israel celebrates 75 years of independence as a Jewish state. During this era of tremendous growth, Jewish Detroiters have made great contributions toward Israel’s success. For more than 100 years, the _Detroit Jewish Chronicle_ and the _Detroit Jewish News_ have reported this remarkable story. The community is invited to view the exhibit and […]

Rare Earth

The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township

Presented by The Berman Center for the Performing Arts World-renowned Motown recording artists (https://www.rareearth.com/) __will be performing back home in Michigan, at **The Berman Center for the Performing Arts** on Saturday, Feb. 17 Formed in 1968 in Detroit, they are a blues, rock, and funk outfit, best known for their hit cover of the Temptations […]

The Winter Landscape and my Favorite Tree

JFamily Room at The J 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township

The Winter Landscape and my Favorite Tree Sunday, February 18, 2024 1 – 2 pm Trees hold a special place in the Jewish imagination. As we are celebrating trees for the holiday of Tu Bishvat, we can explore how trees make us feel more connected to where we live, and our planet as a whole. […]

Beyond Topography: Strolling Artist Talk led by Curator, Clinton Snider

Janice Charach Gallery 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township

**Join us on Sunday, February 18 from 3-4pm for a Strolling Artist Talk led by Curator & Artist Clinton Snider.** During this Strolling Artist Talk, Curator of _Beyond Topography_ , Clinton Snider, will speak about the exhibition and the artwork within it. Many artists in the exhibition will also discuss their work and its relation […]

Postpartum Support Group for Moms

A free 8-week 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 will include managing stress, adjustment to parenting, post-partum depression/anxiety and self-care. Lap babies welcome! Organized by: JFamily Detroit, Jewish […]

Torah Line By Line: The Journey Continues with Rabbi Dr. Mitch Parker

**Torah Line By Line: The Journey Continues** Join us for the second half of the Book of Exodus as we continue to work our way, line by line, through the Torah. We resume as the Israelites arrive at Mount Sinai to receive the Torah and to build their very first temple, the Mishkan, while briefly […]

Event Series Powerful Tools for Caregivers

Powerful Tools for Caregivers

Jewish Family Service 25900 Greenfield Road, Suite 405, Oak Park, MI, United States

Taking care of a spouse or parent? Stressed and need some better ways to cope? The Powerful Tools for Caregivers Program helps you: • Take care of yourself by learning new techniques for relaxation and incorporating exercise into daily living • Manage emotions: reducing guilt, anger, and depression • Improve confidence in coping with caregiving […]

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Chapter And Verse: The Second Temple with Rabbi Michele Faudem

**Chapter And Verse: The Second Temple** We have heard about the Babylonian exile and destruction of the First Temple, but what do we know about the building of the Second Temple and who rebuilt it? Did all of the Jews return to the Land of Canaan? What happened to prophecy? How did we transition to […]

JBaby Prenatal Winter 2024

Aish Detroit 25725 Coolidge Hwy, Oak Park

Expecting your first? JFamily has you covered with everything you need to know before welcoming your little bundle of cuteness! The Jbaby Prenatal is a three-part course that covers topics including: Labor and Delivery Newborn Care Breastfeeding Basics Brit Milah (Bris) Baby Naming Daddy Boot Camp Expert Mom Talk Cost for the series: $130 (cost […]

Wisdom Wednesdays The Moral Voice Of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks with Rabbi Michele Faudem

** Wisdom Wednesdays – The Moral Voice Of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks ** Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks (1948-2020) was a global religious leader, philosopher, author of more than 25 books and a moral voice for our time. His thinking and writings have influenced and will continue to influence the mindset of world Jewry for generations to […]

ALL BOOKS @THE J with Lauren Johnson

The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township

**ALL BOOKS @THE J ** Read and discuss popular current fiction with Jewish content or by contemporary Jewish authors. This series of books features stories of intertwining lives that have profound effects across time and generations. **JANUARY:** ** _The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store_** by James McBride, a deeply moving character driven story of marginalized […]

Put Your Best Brain Forward

Virtual

As we grow older, most of us are aware that strong cognition is critical to aging well and on our own terms! Yet those who are lucky enough to live a long life will experience some form of age-related cognitive decline. Despite this, many of us do not know what to do to maximize our […]

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