Israeli music expert Josh Schron takes you on a deep dive into the songs released in the weeks after October 7, helping us connect to the vibe of Israel in one of its darkest hours. How is music helping Israelis heal from this unspeakable tragedy? Hear the songs, watch the videos, and be inspired by […]
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** 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 […]
**Modern Jewish Medical Ethics** Take a deep dive into the hot medical issues of the day with bio-ethicist **_Jill Gutmann_**. Whether it is a discussion of mental health or the physician and nursing shortage, you will be guided through an engaging discussion while looking at the science, politics, Jewish commentary and other relevant sources to […]
Start your week off with JFamily! Come hang out with one of our Parent Connectors on the first Monday of the month at the Bloomfield Hills Library. Feel free to come with or without kiddos. Current JFamily Program Policies:[ COVID Disclosure](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d7edbd34e870177fb704576/t/6334c1f5c639800e096c9766/1664401911409/JfamilyCovidwaiver+%281%29.pdf) I(https://jfamily.jccdet.org/mediapolicy) Organized by: JFamily Detroit View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/6337
Come meet other grandparents, _congratulate new grandparents_ , and visit with the JFamily/JGrand staff. We will enjoy coffee and conversations all about grand-parenting! Please bring your own personal water bottle. * Do you have a new grandchild age newborn to one year old? You can pick up our **Grand Bag **a gift to wish you […]
**The Language Of Music – Songs Of The Diaspora ** In the centuries following dispersion from their ancestral lands and Spain, the Jews, scattered around the globe, developed an enormously rich diversity of musical traditions while preserving, for the most part, common liturgical texts. Explore the lesser-known musical traditions from Iraq, Syria, Turkey, Yemen, Algeria, […]
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 […]
Rev your engines and join us for the cutest Grand Prix! We’ll have loads of fun riding the track, having a snack, singing songs and hearing a story! Grandparents and Grandchildren (ages newborn-5 years old) **Registration required, Cost $8.00 per family** Meet us at The J! You’re welcome to bring your own tricycles, scooters and […]
**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 […]
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 […]
**One-Hundred Years Later – The Johnson-Reed Immigration Act ** The Johnson-Reed Act, passed by Congress in 1924, effectively ended unimpeded Jewish immigration to America for the first time ever. In this series, we consider the ways that Jewish immigration pre-1924 worked to the benefit of American society as much as it provided new opportunities for […]
