NXG Pride Event
2026-06-18 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Detroit)
More Details to Come!

Are you a man caring for a loved one?
2026-06-18 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-25 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-02 13:00 - 14:00 | Jewish Family Service, 25900 Greenfield Road, Suite 405, Oak Park, MI, 48237, United States
Caregiving brings unique challenges. This support group is designed specifically for men navigating these responsibilities.
Join this 6-week group where you’ll meet with other men facing similar situations, share what works, and get the support that you need. You will learn practical skills to help you in your caregiving journey. This group will provide:
• Connection with other men who understand and share your experience
• Discussion of challenges specific to men in caregiving roles
• Information about available resources and services
• Support to reduce stress and prevent isolation
Thursdays from 1-2pm
Starting April 16, 2026
Session Dates: April 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21
Jewish Family Service | 6555 West Maple Road, West Bloomfield
Facilitated by Jewish Family Service social worker Kyle Neely, LMSW, CAADC
To register, or for questions, contact Beth Seelbach at 248.592.2655 or bseelbach@jfsdetroit.org

Family Caregiver Support Group
2026-06-18 14:30 - 15:30, 2026-06-25 14:30 - 15:30 | Jewish Family Service, 25900 Greenfield Road, Suite 405, Oak Park, MI, 48237, United States
Taking care of a loved one can be challenging. Jewish Family Service wants to help.

You are invited to join a supportive network of people who understand the challenges and rewards of caregiving in our Family Caregiver Support Group. This weekly group will provide a welcoming, judgement-free place to connect, share experiences and help one another through the stresses of caregiving.
Topics may include:
• Avoiding isolation and loneliness
• Reducing stress and low mood
• Preventing caregiver burnout
• Learning about helpful resources
• Boosting caregiver confidence
• Planning for the future
Thursdays from 2:30-3:30 pm
6 sessions starting on Thursday, April 16 and continuing on April 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28
Jewish Family Service | 6555 West Maple Road, West Bloomfield
To register, email familycaregiversupport@jfsdetroit.org

Questions? Contact Beth Seelbach, facilitator and JFS Family Caregiver Support Program Coordinator, at 248.763.6350 or bseelbach@jfsdetroit.org.

Community Pillars Parlor Meeting
2026-06-18 17:00 - 18:30 | at a private residence
Parlor meeting for Community Pillars donors

Mix, Match & Mahj!
2026-06-19 12:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-26 12:00 - 15:00 | West Bloomfield Township , West Bloomfield
Mix, Match & Mahj is a weekly Mahj program held **every** Friday from**12pm–3pm.**
Come enjoy a relaxed, social Mahj experience where players mix and match attables upon arrival—no need to come with a group.
**To help us plan and ensure a smooth experience for everyone, advanceregistration is required.**
Bring your Mahj set and get ready to mix, match, and play!
*** These sessions will take place in West Bloomfield. The address and anyadditional details will be shared directly with registered participants viaemail the week of the event.**
**Register here:**[https://www.temple-israel.org/event/MixMatchMahj](https://www.temple-israel.org/event/MixMatchMahj)
Questions? Please email Marni at mmorrison@temple-israel.org
Organized by: Temple Israel
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15437

Learn to Play Canasta- June
2026-06-22 12:30 - 14:30 | West Bloomfield Township ,
**Curious about Canasta but not sure where to start? Join us for our beginnerLearn to Play Canasta series! **
This 4-class series, taught by Ann Podolsky, is perfect for those brand new tothe game. You’ll learn the basics step-by-step — from understanding the cardsand rules to building melds and playing a full game with confidence. Each weekbuilds on the last, giving you the foundation and strategy you need to reallyunderstand the game and see why Canasta has remained such a popular, go-tocard game for generations.
**Space is very limited and this class will fill quickly — be sure to registerearly to secure your spot!**
Cost for 4-class series: $75/Temple Members; $85/Non-members
All materials will be provided — just bring yourself and get ready to learnand play!
**Register here:**[https://www.temple-israel.org/event/learncanasta](https://www.temple-israel.org/event/learncanasta)
*** This event will take place in West Bloomfield. The address and anyadditional details will be shared directly with registered participants viaemail the week of the event.**
Questions? Contact Marni at [mmorrison@temple-israel.org]([REDACTED]
Organized by: Temple Israel
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15782

Learn to Play Mah Jongg! June Series
2026-06-22 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-25 14:00 - 16:00 | West Bloomfield Township , West Bloomfield
**Have you ever wanted to learn how to play Mahj? Now’s your chance to learnthe game of our ancestors!**
Join us at Temple for an instructional series of three 2-hour lessons, taughtby expert instructors. Before the end of the first class, you’ll already beplaying your first game! _Guests must attend all 3 sessions to participate. _
**Register here** :[ https://www.temple-israel.org/event/LearnMahj](https://https://www.temple-israel.org/event/LearnMahj)
**Cost:**
Temple-Members $54
Non-Members $72
Price includes a 2026 Mah Jongg League Card to keep, and boards for class use.
*** This event will take place in West Bloomfield. The address and anyadditional details will be shared directly with registered participants viaemail the week of the event.**
_This event is generously supported by The Aaron Fenton z”l Memorial Fund._
Organized by: Temple Israel
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15783

YIS Annual Dinner
2026-06-22 18:00 - 21:00 | Virtual

Jewish Mysticism and the Spiritual Life with Rabbi Rubenstein
2026-06-22 19:30 - 20:30 | Congregation Beth Ahm 5075 W Maple Rd,, West Maple Road 5075, Michigan, 48322, United States
Each week, participants will read one chapter from the collection _JewishMysticism and the Spiritual Life: Classical Texts, Contemporary Reflections_in advance of our session. This will give us a chance to add additionalbackground and spend time asking questions and drawing meaning from the richtexts and commentaries in our book. This book explores how we can becomecloser to God through our relationships with others, our observance at homeand our actions in the world. No charge for the class other than [purchasingthe book on your own](https://www.amazon.com/Jewish-Mysticism-Spiritual-Life-Contemporary/dp/1580237193/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2BGDA9S7YZURZ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.JRXIeJVpTiSaXoxiPykUiQnZLd3IgMZeOhnguHIwACc3dtro6D-Wzrnc1y0_qV6ivdctIRo_m19a0JJ20z2_ZsuF9cQZfeftiWNDqMA2X8ZL6e1G-cKc6aEsfexEUBGD5wM88Hi4e1sCGw2nuiTodwYP_9d7RxAB7RSzAcHIOQ6BDxR3NhVxhr2O3Q3CfzabbdHOz2RCmtip28-xOmNj6eN0-G9dyTQpcQeKITC7TuQ.akQg86P8spQ5uf7aOgkgcn1hQyB9ZwwIcr7Z3ywXqaI&dib_tag=se&keywords=Jewish+Mysticism+and+the+Spiritual+Life%3A+Classical+Texts%2C+Contemporary+Reflections&nsdOptOutParam=true&qid=1776858952&sprefix=jewish+mysticism+and+the+spiritual+life+classical+texts%2C+contemporary+reflections%2Caps%2C123&sr=8-1).
Organized by: Congregation Beth Ahm
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15762

Jewish Senior Life Annual Meeting
2026-06-23 16:30 - 18:00 | TBD, Select a Country:
Annual meeting and installation of 2026-27 Board Officers and Directors

Postpartum Support Group
2026-06-24 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-07-01 13:00 - 14:30 | Jewish Family Service Oak Park, 25900 Greenfield Road--Suite 405, Oak Park, MI, 48237, United States
Jewish Family Service invites you to join a FREE 6-week support group for moms (with babies 0-12 months)to come together to share their experiences, give and receive support, and learn about helpful tools and resources for postpartum wellness. Topics discussed will include stress and anxiety, adjusting to motherhood, body image, navigating relationships, and self-care.
Wednesdays, 1-2:30pm
Meets May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3, 10
Jewish Family Service | 25900 Greenfield Road, Suite 405, Oak Park
Register at jfsdetroit.org/supportgroups
A minimum of 6 participants are needed to run the group.
Questions? Contact Rina Hennes Sabes at 248.303.7226 or rsabes@jfsdetroit.org

All You Knead Is Love: A Rainbow Challah Bake
2026-06-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Gesher Human Services 29699 Southfield Rd, Southfield, Southfield Road 29699, Southfield, Michigan, 48076, United States
Celebrate Pride Month and join Affinities Pride at the Gesher Clubhouse forCommon Good for an evening of kneading and braiding brightly baked loaves ofrainbow challahs. Our hosts, Rachel Rosenthal (she/her) and Jad Nabbouh(he/him), will lead a hands-on workshop that will give us two beautifulchallahs — one to take and bake and one to gift to Gesher just in time forShabbat. We’ll nosh on pizza while our dough rises and hear a bit aboutGesher, the Clubhouse for Common Good and the wonderful work they do forindividuals with mental health diagnoses.
$18 includes challah making workshop, a challah to take home, pizza and softdrinks.
This event is intended for teens and adults who identify as Jewish andLGBTQIA+. Allies are welcome.
Wear clothes you won’t mind getting a little food coloring on.
**Thank you to our Event Sponsors**
Erin & Jonathan Modiano
Pogoda Companies
Wallside Windows
TAFT
**Thank you to our Leadership **
Pride Chairs:
Kerri Lanoue (she/her)
Brian Kutinsky (he/him)
Affinities Chairs:
Jayme Kirschner (she/her)
Danny Singer (he/him)
Organized by: Jewish Federation Affinities
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15825

Fused Glass Workshop
2026-06-25 18:30 - 21:00
$10 registration fee + material fee at check in.

Rabbi Irwin and Leypsa Groner Memorial Lecture (Jonathan Schanzer)
2026-06-25 19:30 - 21:00 | Congregation Shaarey Zedek 27375 Bell Rd, Southfield
The multi-front war in the Middle East continues in the wake of the October 7,2023 attacks. But the conflict that erupted on February 28 between Iran andthe United States with Israel has added new complexities. The subsequent40-day war eroded the Iranian regime’s military capabilities significantly.But following that campaign, a new battle emerged: an economic one. Additionalbattle fronts are sure to emerge now, as the conflict evolves. JonathanSchanzer breaks down these fronts and their implications for Israel, not tomention the United States and the wider Middle East.
Organized by: Congregation Shaarey Zedek
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15929

CSZ Village Scotia Shabbat
2026-06-26 17:30 - 19:30 | Scotia Park , Huntington Woods
Spend Friday night in song and prayer at Scotia Park in Huntington Woods.Bring picnic dinner, we’ll provide challah and grape juice. No fee to attend.Open to the community – bring friends.
Organized by: Congregation Shaarey Zedek
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15936

Central High School Shabbat
2026-06-27 09:30 - 11:30 | Congregation Shaarey Zedek 27375 Bell Rd, Southfield
Calling all Detroit Central High School graduates to come together for an allclass reunion Shabbat service. Service is in the sanctuary, with lunch inOrley Hall. Alumni of Central and family, along with entire congregation isinvited.
Organized by: Congregation Shaarey Zedek
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15930

HOLD CORe Program
2026-06-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Young Adult Program

Schmear the Love: A Pride Month Brunch
2026-06-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Pronto! Diner 610 S Washington Ave, Royal Oak
Love is love, and brunch is for everyone! Join NEXTGen Detroit Pride, theIsaac Agree Downtown Synagogue, CSZ Village, Repair the World and theCORe forSchmear the Love, a joyful and inclusive Pride Brunch celebrating community,connection and carbs. Whether you’re LGBTQIA+ or an ally, this is your momentto raise a mimosa, make new friends, take some photos and soak up the goodvibes. Come hungry for brunch, bubbly and belonging! You can look forward toengaging activities throughout the morning, along with a meaningful, hands-onservice project led by our partners at Repair the World.
$36 per person includes brunch and mimosa bar and coffee bar (with optionalBaileys!)
Kosher-style. Certified kosher available upon request.
This event is intended for Jewish members of the LGBTQIA+ community ages 21 to39. Allies are also welcome!
Please RSVP by Friday, June 26
Walk-ins are welcome. Walk-in ticket price is $45.
Thank you to our event co-chairs:
Stephanie Hollander, Dylan Mostyn, Jacob Pochmara and Aaron Brown
Organized by: Repair The World, Temple Israel, Jewish Federation NEXTGenDetroit, Congregation Shaarey Zedek, Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15797

NEXTGen Detroit Pride Event
2026-06-28 11:00 - 14:00

Jarc at the J
2026-06-28 12:00 - 15:00 | The J of Metropolitan Detroit, 6600 W Maple Road, West Bloomfield, MI, 48322, United States
Jarc summer community event.

Rabbi Shalom Kantor 10th Anniversary Celebration
2026-06-28 16:00 - 19:00
Organized by: Congregation B’nai Moshe

Ryan Rosman Memorial MSU Hillel Golf Outing and Dinner
2026-06-29 08:00 - 17:00 | Tam O’Shanter Country Club, 5051 Orchard Lake Raod, West Bloomfield, MI, 48325, united States
The Ryan Scott Rosman Memorial MSU Hillel Golf Outing and Dinner celebrates Ryan’s passions for golf, entrepreneurship and Jewish community. Proceeds support the Ryan Rosman Leadership Fund at MSU Hillel impacting thousands of Jewish students at MSU and on Hillel Campus Alliance of Michigan campuses.
Join us for a fun day of golf and dinner in support of Jewish life on campus.

NCSY Raise the Steaks Fundraiser BBQ
2026-06-30 19:00 - 20:30
NCSY Raising the Steaks for the Jewish Future!

17th of Tammuz
2026-07-02 03:00 - 2026-07-03 02:59
