**A Serious (And Sometimes Critical) Look At The Happy Holiday Of Hanukkah ** Join us as we explore the historical origin of the holiday of Hanukkah, the traditions which have developed over the centuries, the prayers and songs which are part of the celebration and the meaning of Hanukkah for our time. Prepare for some […]
Miriam Starkman, Executive Director at Hillel of Metro Detroit will moderate a panel discussion with college students from Wayne State University, University of Michigan, Michigan State University and University of Michigan Dearborn about issues they face today as Jewish students on campus. **Featured Colleges: Wayne State University, University of Michigan, Michigan State University and University […]
Efrat Lachter is an investigative reporter for Israel’s Channel 12 News and the weekly newsmagazine, “Friday Studio.” A recipient of the 2022 Shimon Peres Center for Peace Award, she has directed and produced more than 200 documentary segments on topics including human trafficking in Sudan and Israel, modern-day slavery in Malawi, orphans in Ukraine, and […]
The congregation is invited to join our Shomrei Adamah Task Force for an exciting opportunity! Together with Adamah Detroit, a group of environmentally conscious congregants recently gathered for a meaningful conversation about climate change and environmental action from a Jewish perspective. We are grateful to receive a micro-grant from Adamah to apply towards climate action […]
Is being a working mom working for you? Juggling work, family and your own well-being isn’t easy. But you are not alone. Join Jewish Family Service for a FREE six-week support group where you’ll find solidarity and a space to vent, laugh, and cry about the challenges you face as a working mom. This group […]
The popular series Bubbies, Zaydies, and Grandbabies is continuing! 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 original class and has quite the following! Recommended for […]
Taking care of a loved one can be challenging. Jewish Family Service and Temple Israel get it. You are invited to join a supportive network of people who understand the challenges and rewards of caregiving in our Family Caregiver Support Group. This weekly group will provide a welcoming, judgement-free place to connect, share experiences and […]
Antisemitism, racism, fear mongering and hate…this year’s Fall Focus will be geared towards moving away from our anxieties and frustrations of these topics to find some working solutions that we can personally implement. Barbara Rosenthal, Featured Speaker: National Council of Jewish Women, Michigan (NCJW | MI) Advocacy Awardee Barbara is a long-time volunteer for NCJW […]
Lives Well Lived is Metro Detroit’s annual community-wide event celebrating the lives of the extraordinary older adults residing on the campuses of Jewish Senior Life. We count on our community friends to help us enhance the lives of the older adults who live here with funding for programming in the arts, fitness, and educational activities […]
In November of last year, ChatGPT, a cutting-edge AI application, became available for free to the general public. In the months since then, the Jewish world has exploded with possibilities about how Judaism might be impacted by AI and what Judaism might offer the AI conversation in turn. In this on-line course with David Zvi […]
UJF Executive Committee Meeting
**Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)** is a two-day interactive workshop that teaches how to recognize when someone may be at risk of suicide and how to work with them to keep them safe. **You’ll learn to:** • Understand how personal and societal attitudes affect views on suicide and interventions • Provide guidance to a […]
