Thrilling Thursdays

Congregation Shaarey Zedek 27375 Bell Rd, Southfield

Children ages 0-4 and their favorite adults are invited to come play in person at CSZ. Join Lindsay Mall for a Rhythm and Ruach class, with songs, gross motor activity and more! The community is welcome to join us. **We suggest a $5.00 donation per family per session. You can pre-pay here early or bring […]

Simple Instructions For A Complicated Life with Rabbi Michele Faudem

**Simple Instructions For A Complicated Life** Pirkei Avot (Ethics of the Fathers) is a rich treasure trove of short, moral and ethical teachings that serve as guides for Jewish living. Join in the exploration of these inspiring materials as Rabbi Faudem presents these morsels of advice and insights of the leading rabbinic scholars of different […]

Art Talks with Art Historian Wendy Evans

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

**RSVP to Rosa Chessler: **[ **rchessler@jccdet.org**](https://mailto:rchessler@jccdet.org/) ** or 248.432.5418** Art lovers and folks who are new to art can learn about a myriad of selected artists and their works. **Thursday, January 18 – Diego Rivera & His Murals** **Thursday, February 15 – Chicago: City for Art Lovers** **Thursday, March 14 – Above Rubies: Jewish Women […]

The Language of Liturgy

Temple Israel 5725 Walnut Lake Rd, West Bloomfield Township

Join Rabbi Jen Lader for a deep dive into the prayers you know and love. Come away inspired by the history, meaning and power behind the prayers in our worship services. Questions? Connect with Lisa at (https://mailto:lkaplan@temple-israel.org?subject=RE%3A%20Liturgy) Organized by: Temple Israel View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/6508

Taste of Talmud

Temple Shir Shalom 3999 Walnut Lake Rd, West Bloomfield Township

Explore the **wisdom of our sages** with **Rabbi Daniel** as we read and discuss highlighted texts from the **Talmud**. Each session stands alone and **new students are always welcome** as we read and discover ancient texts, which can provide insight and meaning into our modern lives. **Free** for both members and guests of Shir Shalom. […]

Ethnic Jewish Cooking Class. Indian.

Jewish Federation of Detroit 6735 Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Hills

Jewish culture comes in many forms… and flavors! Get a taste of India’s Bene Israel community and learn about the Malida. A ritual passed on for hundreds of years, the Malida is a special gathering to pray and offer a traditional sweet dessert — called Melida — to the prophet Elijah for thanks. Including for […]

Igloos, Schmooze and a Little Booze

Detroit Fleat 1820 E 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale

Bundle up and get on in our “Interfaith Igloo” for a chill(y) night out! We’re reserving a couple of Detroit Fleat’s cozy and festive outdoor igloos for an evening of eats, drinks and the chance to break the ice with other young, local couples who are in interfaith relationships. Please register in advance by January […]

An Angel On Your Back with Rabbi Michele Faudem

**An Angel On Your Back** Do you ever get the feeling that a departed loved one is watching over you? Perhaps you have a strange feeling that someone is trying to communicate with you? Angels are supernatural beings that appear widely throughout Jewish literature. The Hebrew word for angel, mal’ach, means messenger, and the angels […]

Book Club

Congregation Beth Ahm 5075 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township

The Book Club is open to all in the community to share insights, consider different perspectives, and engage in thought provoking conversations about books that explore Jewish life, history, ideas, struggles, and values. Book club will meet at the synagogue and the discussion will be led by Rabbi Rubenstein. ** _ _Kantika__ _ by Elizabeth […]

The Shtetl In Yiddish Literature And Film with Dr. Avi Blitz

**The Shtetl In Yiddish Literature And Film ** From the Yiddish meaning small town, the word shtetl nowadays conveys a romantic image of traditional Jewish life in Eastern Europe, evocative of **_Tevye’s Anatevka_** __from Fiddler on the Roof. But what was the reality? The small Jewish market towns of the Pale of Settlement were fraught […]

Parsha Hashavuah (Weekly Torah Portion)

**Parsha Hashavuah (Weekly Torah Portion) ** Each week a different rabbi, cantor or educator will present the weekly Torah portion from his or her own perspective. You never know who will be teaching each week, but it is always enlightening and engaging! Sign up for one ten- week series or the entire year. ** _Students […]

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/6542