Prayground 5785

Congregation Shaarey Zedek 27375 Bell Rd, Southfield

At Congregation Shaarey Zedek, we know that the path to falling in love with Judaism isn’t one size fits all. That’s why we started the Prayground. Part prayer service, part music festival, and wholly participatory, the Prayground invites families to explore the High Holy Days with a wide array of fun and engaging activities spread […]

Two Envelopes: What You Want Your Loved Ones to Know When You Die with Michigan author Rusty Rosman

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

**Michigan author Rusty Rosman will be joined in conversation with Rabbi Joseph Krakoff, CEO, Jewish Hospice and Chaplaincy Network.** **About the Book:** When you die, there are so many things your family and loved ones need to know. Two Envelopes is your voice, conveying your wishes regarding your death and your estate. With a unique […]

The Jews And Islam with Professor Howard Lupovitch

**THE JEWS AND ISLAM with Professor Howard Lupovitch** ZOOM **TUESDAYS, 7 – 8:30 PM** Nov. 12, 19; Dec. 3, 10, 17 Explore the long, tortuous relationship between Judaism and Islam, and between Jews and Muslims, in all its complexity and variations. Learn about the common “Abrahamic” elements of the two communities; why, for more than […]

The Most Human: Reconciling with My Father, Leonard Nimoy with Adam Nimoy

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

While the tabloids and fan publications portrayed the Nimoys as a “close family,” to his son Adam, Leonard Nimoy was a total stranger. Discover how the son of Spock learned to navigate this tumultuous relationship—from Shabbat dinners to basement AA meetings— and how he was finally able to reconcile with his father—and with himself in […]

ASIST Training: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training

Jewish Family Service 6555 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township

**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 […]

Hebrew 101 with Hazzan Gross

Adat Shalom Synagogue 29901 Middlebelt Rd, Farmington Hills

Have you always wanted to learn how to read Hebrew? Now is your chance! Hazzan Gross is teaching this multisession series on learning to read Hebrew. Wednesdays from 12pm to 1 pm on November 6, 13, 20, December 4, 11, 18 and January 8,15, 22 at Adat Shalom. No previous Hebrew reading experience is necessary. […]

Jews In The Theater with Rabbi Aaron Bergman

JEWS IN THE THEATER with Rabbi Aaron Bergman ZOOM **WEDNESDAYS, NOON – 1:30 PM** Oct. 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20 You may be familiar with the Jewish character Shylock from Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice, or you may know that Jewish people have been involved in Broadway productions from its inception. But did you know […]

Wisdom Wednesdays IN-PERSON– The Continuing Moral Voice Of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks

Max M. Fisher Federation Building 6735 Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Twp

**WISDOM WEDNESDAYS – THE CONTINUING MORAL VOICE OF RABBI JONATHAN SACKS** with Rabbi Michele Faudem ** _IN-PERSON – WEDNESDAYS, 1 PM – 2:15 PM_** * Series 1: Sept. 11, 18, 25; Oct. 9, 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20 * Series 2: Dec. 11, 18; Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29; Feb. 5, 12 * Series 3: […]

Ageless & Active Movies at The J

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

**To register, e-mail**(https://mailto:rchessler@jccdet.org/)**or call (248) 432-5418 ** **Join The J’s Ageless and Active department for Movies at The J!** September 25: _Deli Man _ November 13: _First Person Singular – Elie Wiesel_ **To register, e-mail**(https://mailto:rchessler@jccdet.org)**or call (248) 432-5418 ** Organized by: The J View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/9003