Join Jewish Family Service for their annual Spotlight Event featuring stand-up comic Gary Gulman and honoring Rabbi Daniel Syme for his work in suicide prevention. Gary is a nationally renowned talent, star of two HBO comedy specials and author of Misfit: Growing up Awkward in the 80s. Through his authentic storytelling and brilliant humor, Gary […]
**This tour is currently closed. The Sisterhood is planning a tour on Thursday, June 27.** Join the FRIENDS Day Trip group on a private tour of the Jewish Historical Society of Michigan’s _In the Neighborhood: Everyday Life on Hastings Street_ exhibit at the Detroit Historical Museum. Take a walk back in time to Detroit’s first […]
**Jewish Girls Do Science: Contributions & Struggles Of Jewish Women Scientists** In this series, we will consider the significant contributions that several Jewish women, both in the U.S. and in other countries, have made in various areas of science. We will pay particular attention in our examination and discussions on the challenges these women and […]
Quiet Quitting, Flex Jobs, AI, Lazy Girl Jobs, etc. In today’s chaotic economy, how do you know what to do, and how and when to do it? Join us for this enlightening Gesher employment offering. Learn more about AI and the job search process. Hear from a panel of Gig workers sharing powerful insights on […]
Sponsored by the Reva Stocker Lecture Series, this year’s Spotlight shines a light on suicide prevention and mental health
Join Jewish Family Service for their annual Spotlight Event featuring stand-up comic Gary Gulman and honoring Rabbi Daniel Syme for his work in suicide prevention. Gary is a nationally renowned talent, star of two HBO comedy specials and author of Misfit: Growing up Awkward in the 80s. Through his authentic storytelling and brilliant humor, Gary […]
Jewish Fertility Foundation engages hopeful parents by providing financial assistance, emotional support and infertility education to those struggling to build their families. JFF-Detroit’s Infertility Support Group is **free** and **open to all Detroit-based women experiencing infertility**. Our community support group **meets once/month on Zoom** and is run by a **local, licensed therapist**. Everyone who attends […]
**Ageless Living: Getting Great At Getting Older** It is said that with age comes wisdom. Join Rabbi Krakoff, CEO of the Jewish Hospice and Chaplaincy Network (JHCN), as he offers us navigation skills for the years between maturity and older age. Based on Jewish texts, both ancient and contemporary, he will offer insights and commentary […]
Please join us on May 23, 2024 as the Jewish Bar Association of Michigan (JBAM) honors Judge Lorie Savin with the Ruth Bader Ginsburg Champion of Justice Award, Honorable Judge Mark Goldsmith with the Avern Cohn Lifetime Achievement Award, Jordan Zuppke with the JBAM Volunteer of the Year Award, Amanda Igra with the Charles J. […]
Honoring Rabbi Marla Hornsten and Reverend Dr. DeeDee Coleman _Co-Chairs of the Coalition for Black and Jewish Unity_ **Celebrating the historic and important relationship between the Black and Jewish communities in metro Detroit** Rabbi Hornsten and Rev. Dr. Coleman will moderate a thought-provoking panel, featuring: * Jeannie Weiner _President, Jewish Historical Society of Michigan_ * […]
Annual Community Bridge Builders Dinner
**College Crisis Through A Jewish Lens ** **Class Dates : May 23, 30; June 6** **Thursdays 7 pm – 8:30 am** Today’s college campuses can be challenging environments for students and staff who are supporters of Israel. Join us to explore the roots of anti- Israel sentiment on campus and strategies to manage the hate. […]
