YIDDISH TO THE CORE: WEDDING MUSIC & POSTWAR AMERICAN JEWISH IDENTITY

Virtual

From Motown to klezmer, has the music heard at American Jewish weddings since the 1950’s become a tradition all its own? Join us as Uri Schreter discusses the politics and traditions of American Jewish music. Uri Schreter is an interdisciplinary musicologist, composer, keyboardist, and filmmaker currently pursuing a PhD in historical musicology at Harvard University.

$10 – $18

Rock the Casbah with Chef Layla

Temple Israel 5725 Walnut Lake Rd, West Bloomfield Township

Join us on a captivating journey of flavors, rhythms, and enchantment at “Rock the Kasbah!” Save the date for this extraordinary evening on July 20th, as it promises to be an unforgettable fusion of Moroccan-inspired culinary delights from Chef Layla and captivating music by our talented Zipser Foundation Artist-In-Residence Aaron Markovitz. Chef Layla will transport […]

A Tiki Cruise on the Big Kahuna

150 St Jean 150 St Jean, Detroit

Aloha! Get on board a Big Kahuna boat with NEXTGen Detroit and chillax on a 2-hour tropical tour of the Detroit River. These boats are the first and only 18-passenger tiki boats in the Midwest. Grab a seat at the tiki bar and take in the views as we cruise. We’ll have the island jams […]

NEXTGen Detroit’s A Tiki Cruise on the Big Kahuna

Aloha! Get on board a Big Kahuna boat with NEXTGen Detroit and chillax on a 2-hour tropical tour of the Detroit River. These boats are the first and only 18 passenger tiki boats in the Midwest. Grab a seat at the tiki bar and take in the views as we cruise. We’ll have the island […]

$30

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/4873

Family Shabbat in the Park -Birmingham

Birmingham 151 Martin St, Birmingham

We are taking our show on the road to Birmingham to celebrate Shabbat together with enjoyable and lively Shabbat songs, snacks and juice! Bring your whole family to experience a fun and exciting start to Shabbat! **For more information, contact the synagogue office at (248) 357-5544.** Organized by: Congregation Shaarey Zedek View event on Jlive: […]

Shabbat Sh’Barbie

Bamboo Royal Oak 220 S Main St, Royal Oak

This Barbie is celebrating Jewish American heritage with a night out for dinner and a movie! Young adult Barbie girls (and Kens!) are invited to join us in your sparkliest, most fabulous outfits for Shabbat dinner, a little Jewish learning, and a screening of the brand new Barbie movie on its opening weekend! We’ll meet […]

Boker Tov, Detroit! at The Fern

The Fern 406 E 4th St, Royal Oak

If happy hour and Sunday morning had a baby — it’d be Boker Tov, Detroit! Start your Sunday Funday with a gooooooood cup of coffee (or tea) and a little casual mingling at Royal Oak’s The Fern. Grab a friend, or come solo and make some new pals. $5 per person includes coffee or tea. […]

NEXTGen Detroit Boker Tov, Detroit! at The Fern

The Fern 406 E 4th St, Royal Oak

If happy hour and Sunday morning had a baby — it’d be Boker Tov, Detroit! Start your Sunday Funday with a gooooooood cup of coffee (or tea) and a little casual mingling at Royal Oak’s The Fern. Grab a friend, or come solo and make some new pals. $5 per person includes coffee or tea. […]

$5

A Grand Camp Day at The J

JCC Center Day Camps 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township

Grandparents and grandfriends, join us with your grandchildren at The J for a Grand Camp Day! Enjoy songs at the flagpole, an art project, a nature scavenger hunt, Nerf archery, dancing, and a s’more snack! Be sure to bring a bag lunch, sunscreen, hat and water bottle. Wear gym shoes and layered, comfortable clothing.This program […]

Yiftah’s Goodbye Not Goodbye Party

Private Location 6735 Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Hills

**This event is being held at a private residence. After registering, please email**(https://mailto:jlevine@jfmd.org) **for the address.** In Israel they do not say goodbye. Instead, they use l’hitraot, which means “until we see each other again.” After three wonderful years as our community’s resident Shaliach, Yiftah Leket and his family are returning to their home in […]

Postpartum Support Drop-In Group at Berkley Coffee

Berkley Coffee & Oak Park Dry 14661 W Eleven Mile Rd, Oak Park

New parents are invited to join us for a cup of coffee and support at Berkley Coffee! Facilitated by clinical social workers Julia Cohen LMSW, PMH-C and Rina Hennes Sabes, LMSW, this drop-in group is an opportunity to connect with other new parents, receive support, and build your village! Babies are always welcome. No registration […]