The Shtetl In Yiddish Literature And Film with Dr. Avi Blitz

**The Shtetl In Yiddish Literature And Film ** From the Yiddish meaning small town, the word shtetl nowadays conveys a romantic image of traditional Jewish life in Eastern Europe, evocative of **_Tevye’s Anatevka_** __from Fiddler on the Roof. But what was the reality? The small Jewish market towns of the Pale of Settlement were fraught […]

Parsha Hashavuah (Weekly Torah Portion)

**Parsha Hashavuah (Weekly Torah Portion) ** Each week a different rabbi, cantor or educator will present the weekly Torah portion from his or her own perspective. You never know who will be teaching each week, but it is always enlightening and engaging! Sign up for one ten- week series or the entire year. ** _Students […]

Special Person Shabbat

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

The Sarah and Irving Pitt Early Childhood Center and JFamily present Special Person Shabbat! Children ages 0-5 can bring anyone special to them; this could be parents, siblings, grandparents, aunts/uncles, or even a close family friend! Hazan Gross from Adat Shalom will be leading us in the blessings and songs. We will also have snack […]

Bim Bom Baby

Temple Shir Shalom 3999 Walnut Lake Rd, West Bloomfield Township

Bim Bom Baby is a **Shabbat celebration** for **babies to 5-year-olds**! Join with friends and make new ones as we welcome Shabbat with the rabbis and cantor, play, sing and braid challah to take home! There is **no charge for this event**. All are welcome! Organized by: Temple Shir Shalom View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/6785

Jewish Festivals: The Rest Of The Story with Rabbi Joseph Klein

**Jewish Festivals: The Rest Of The Story ** How much do you really know about the origins, developmental histories and backstories of our Jewish Festivals? We tend to take for granted the familiarity of our celebrations and commemorations, not realizing why and how these traditions came to be. The “Rest of the Story” will take […]

Shabbaton of Spirit & Song featuring Artist-in-Residence Robbie Schaefer

Congregation Shaarey Zedek 27375 Bell Rd, Southfield

CSZ is thrilled to present – with **generous support from the Zipser Foundation **- musician, songwriter, playwright, and rabbinical student, **Robbie Schaefer**. **Enjoy any and all of these offerings with Robbie:** **Friday evening, February 9th – 5:30 p.m. ** Communal oneg with hot hors d’oevres and spirited Kabbalat Shabbat service for all ages featuring Robbie […]

Shabbaton of Spirit & Song featuring Artist-in-Residence Robbie Schaefer

Congregation Shaarey Zedek 27375 Bell Rd, Southfield

CSZ is thrilled to present – with **generous support from the Zipser Foundation **- musician, songwriter, playwright, and rabbinical student, **Robbie Schaefer**. **Enjoy any and all of these offerings with Robbie:** **Friday evening, February 9th – 5:30 p.m. ** Communal oneg with hot hors d’oevres and spirited Kabbalat Shabbat service for all ages featuring Robbie […]

Family Shabbat Experiences

Congregation Shaarey Zedek 27375 Bell Rd, Southfield

Join us each Shabbat morning in the Tikvah Chapel for songs, prayer, games, challah and grape juice snack, and fun with your Shul friends. Open to the congregation and the community. Activities for kids ages 0-12. Organized by: Congregation Shaarey Zedek View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/6554

Tot Shabbat

Congregation Beth Ahm 5075 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township

All of our tots along with their parents, grandparents, and friends, are invited to join Helayne Shaw singing, stories, and celebrating Shabbat together. Our celebration will finish on the bimah at the end of services. Then, everyone is invited for lunch. Kids celebrating a birthday during the month will also receive a special blessing and […]

PJs, Pancakes & Prayer

Temple Israel 5725 Walnut Lake Rd, West Bloomfield Township

Wear your favorite pajamas, bring your favorite stuffie, and join our Temple Israel clergy for a warm and cozy evening! Explore Jewish bedtime rituals with special craft activities, followed by a delicious pancake “brinner!” Then we’ll dim the lights and snuggle up for a musical Havdalah service, as we enjoy a full sensory ritual marking […]

Shabbaton of Spirit & Song featuring Artist-in-Residence Robbie Schaefer

Congregation Shaarey Zedek 27375 Bell Rd, Southfield

CSZ is thrilled to present – with **generous support from the Zipser Foundation **- musician, songwriter, playwright, and rabbinical student, **Robbie Schaefer**. **Enjoy any and all of these offerings with Robbie:** **Friday evening, February 9th – 5:30 p.m. ** Communal oneg with hot hors d’oevres and spirited Kabbalat Shabbat service for all ages featuring Robbie […]

Quiz Night

Congregation B’Nai Moshe, Drake Road, West Bloomfield Township, MI 6800 Drake Rd, West Bloomfield Township

Test your knowledge and take the chance of getting your name inscribed on our coveted “Kiddush Cup!” Bring a team (up to 8 people) or we will provide a team for you. $10/person or $15 at the door. Prizes, refreshments, fun. You are invited to bring your own adult beverages. It couldn’t hurt! Organized by: […]