The Winter Landscape and my Favorite Tree Sunday, January 28, 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. […]
Ever wondered about the story and value behind that unique item in your home? Good news, the Women of Temple Israel can help you find the answer. Join us at Temple Israel on Sunday, January 28, 2024, between 2:00-4:00 pm. Grab that treasured book off the shelf. Scoop up that old footrest your great- aunt […]
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 […]
**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 […]
Two Rabbi Mike Moskowitzes? Double our blessings! Meet our Rabbi Mike’s friend and join us for a conversation between the two rabbis as Rabbi Moskowitz (our scholar-in-residence from Congregation Beit Simchat Torah) shares the importance of the work he does both in and out of the LGBTQ+ community, the value of allyship and the big […]
Join Rabbi Alicia for A Taste of Judaism®. This 4-session, accessible program is all about showing people what is delicious about Judaism; our faith, our customs and our community. A Taste of Judaism® is designed for anyone who is curious about Judaism, including interfaith partners, spiritual seekers, Jews who are interested in reconnecting with Judaism […]
**Maurice Samuels, author of _Alfred Dreyfus: The Man at the Center of the Affair_** will discuss this insightful new biography of Dreyfus, who was falsely accused of selling secrets to Germany. As he languished in prison on Devil’s Island, his wife and brother waged a battle to clear his name that divided France and riveted […]
The popular series Bubbies, Zaydies, and Grandbabies is continuing with an extra 15 minutes each week to play! At Bubbies, Zaydies and Grandbabies, grandparents and grandkids play together, sing songs, enjoy an interactive story time, and meet new friends. This series is taught by former West Bloomfield 1st grade teacher, Sarah Sherman. Sarah co-created the […]
**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 […]
Fun-filled, four-part series and learn this classic card game from one of our community’s very own canasta queens! All ages and skill levels are welcome!
