**BIBLICAL DREAMERS AND THE VISIONARIES THEY INSPIRED with Ariella Nadel** ZOOM **THURSDAYS, NOON – 1:15 PM** Oct. 31; Nov. 7, 14, 21; Dec. 5, 12, 19; Jan. 9 From Joseph to Betzalel, Miriam to Judith, our national history has propelled forward by the visions of prophetic dreamers. Each week we will study the story […]
**THE SYNAGOGUE: ITS HISTORY, CUSTOMS AND GROWTH with Dr. Michael Pytlik** ZOOM **THURSDAYS, NOON – 1:30 PM** Oct. 31; Nov. 7, 14, 21; Dec. 5, 12, 19; Jan. 9 The concept of the synagogue as a place of worship started long before the destruction of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem by the Romans in 70 […]
Featuring Authors Rachel Beanland and Mimi Zieman ** _The House is on Fire_** by Rachel Beanland is a “wildly entertaining” (NPR), “gripping” (_The Washington Post_) work of historical fiction about an incendiary tragedy that shocked a young nation and tore apart a community in a single night. Based on the true story of the Richmond […]
**THE RESISTANCE OF WOMEN DURING THE HOLOCAUST with Dr. Katie Chaka Parks** In-Person | Holocaust Memorial Center – Zekelman Family Campus **THURSDAYS, 1 – 2:15 PM** Nov. 7, 14, 21 The Holocaust was not inevitable. Rather, it was the result of choices made over time by individuals and groups of people to be perpetrators, collaborators […]
This fun, unique, and inspiring event supports Gesher’s many programs that benefit women and families. This year Gesher is elated to welcome Amy Nederlander as our Keynote speaker and honoree!
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**FIDDLER ON THE ROOF: FROM THE PALE OF SETTLEMENT TO THE BROADWAY STAGE with Dr. Avi Blitz** ZOOM **THURSDAYS, 7:30 – 8:45 PM** Nov 7, 14, 21; Dec. 5 Explore the world of author Sholem Aleichem, the man whose stories inspired the Broadway musical, Fiddler on the Roof. Begin by reading The Railroad Stories and […]
**PARSHA HASHAVUAH (WEEKLY TORAH PORTION)** **Community Rabbis, Cantors and Educators** **ZOOM** **FRIDAYS, 10 – 11 AM** **· Series 1:** Sept. 13, 20, 27; Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22; Dec. 6, 13, 20 · **Series 2:** Jan 10, 17, 24, 31; Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28; Mar. 7, 14 · **Series 3:** Mar. 21, 28; Apr. […]
**READING THE BOOK OF GENESIS AGAIN FOR THE FIRST TIME with Rabbi Joseph Klein** ZOOM **FRIDAYS, 11:30 AM – 1 PM** Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22; Dec. 6, 13, 20; Jan. 3 The Book of Genesis has for too long been wrongly transmitted as Sunday School stories. And, because we tell these stories to children, […]
The spooky season isn’t over yet! Join us at the Downtown Synagogue for the thrilling Yiddish cinema classic, _The Dybbuk,_ a film that will leave you with goosebumps! Organized by: Congregation T’chiyah, Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue, Jewish Historical Society of Michigan View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/9451
Grab your boots, get on the bus and let’s head down to Blake’s Backyard Greenhouse! We’ve got a DJ, bar, pong and late night bites. It’s like the hayrides and barn nights you remember from college, only legal! $30 includes bus from Federation to Blake’s and back, one drink ticket, food, activities and more. Food […]
Introducing…. Village Tots- CSZ’s Baby and Me class for our youngest learners. Join Morah Lindsay Mall on Sunday mornings while Religious School is in session at 10am for songs, movement, instruments, bubbles, and so much more. **FREE and open to the community- bring your friends!** **NO pre-registration needed. JUST DROP IN. ** **Perfect for tots […]
