Nature is full of wonder and wonderful smells and textures. Meet at the West Bloomfield Nature Center (4640 Walnut Lake Road) to experience finding lots of gooey, slimy and messy items to make your own nature potion. Your creativity and imagination will guide you. Bring a bag lunch and stay for free play at the […]
Jfamily and Queer Jewish Families invite LGBTQ+ families in the community to a party in the park! Connect with other families while enjoying the splash pad, popsicles, snacks and fun summer games. This event is geared towards families with children ages 0-10. Current JFamily Program Policies:[ COVID Disclosure](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d7edbd34e870177fb704576/t/6334c1f5c639800e096c9766/1664401911409/JfamilyCovidwaiver+%281%29.pdf) I(https://jfamily.jccdet.org/mediapolicy) Organized by: JFamily Detroit View event […]
Test your scavenger hunt skills while you learn about the past, present and future of Jewish innovation in Detroit! We have an interactive (and slightly competitive) Sunday Funday planned that will take you all around our city to see the sights, try some new things and connect with fellow young Jewish Detroiters. After the scavenger […]
Test your scavenger hunt skills while you learn about the past, present and future of Jewish innovation in Detroit! We have an interactive (and slightly competitive) Sunday Funday planned that will take you all around our city to see the sights, try some new things and connect with fellow young Jewish Detroiters. After the scavenger […]
New parents are invited to join us for a cup of coffee and support at Berkley Coffee! Facilitated by clinical social workers Julia Cohen LMSW, PMH-C and Rina Hennes Sabes, LMSW, this drop-in group is an opportunity to connect with other new parents, receive support, and build your village! Babies are always welcome. No registration […]
Jewish Family Service is offering a free drop-in 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, adjustment to parenting, postpartum depression/anxiety, and self care. Lap babies welcome! Facilitated by: Rina […]
**LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE!** **Become a safeTALK-trained helper and reduce the number of suicides in our community.** Most people with thoughts of suicide don’t truly want to die but are struggling with pain in their lives. Through their words and actions, they invite help to stay alive. Those trained in safeTALK can recognize these invitations and […]
Join us to launch our Wisdom cafe with Aleeza Ben Shalom of NETFLIX’s Jewish Matchmaking. VIP meet and greet, hear behind scenes from the show and if you are single partcipate in SPEEDATING
Dr. Rabbi Mitch Parker IN-PERSON – Max M. Fisher Federation Building Tuesdays, 9:30 – 11 AM July 11, 18, 25; August 1 We love a good love story. Begin your Tuesdays with a morning dive into the love stories that are an integral part of the Tanach. Learn the deep truth about the romances of […]
Hold the date for Jewish Federation’s Attorney group event, ticket includes refreshments and games.
Join Federation’s Affinities’ Attorneys Group and Maimonides Society at Corktown’s newly renovated The Yard. We’ll be taking over this interactive space for an evening out complete with lawn games, axe throwing, cocktails and eats from The Yard’s resident food truck, Ruckus Taco. Spouses are welcome and encouraged to attend! Please register in advance by July […]
The FIDF Women of Valor Luncheon brings together women from the community in support of Israel’s soldiers.
**NOTE: This registration is for the meet-up on Wednesday, August 2nd at Clark’s Ice Cream in Berkley!** Join The Well on an ice cream tour of Metro Detroit this summer! Like our previous Micro Meet-Up series, these are a casual and fun opportunity to meet other young adults in the area and enjoy a favorite […]
With the recent legislative action in Israel, we know many young adults are trying to contend with a wide variety of reactions and feelings. We believe that asking the right questions is the first step on the path to searching for answers. The Well is holding a small group space on Thursday, August 3rd to […]
Join us for our our monthly outdoor Shabbat dinner and rockin’ services beginning with a tasty dinner at 5pm followed by musical Shabbat services at 6pm. * Bring a lawn blanket and chair(s) for the picnic. Tables will also be available. * Dinner provided by Quality Kosher Catering Future date: September 1 and first Shabbat […]
For more than 25 years, Kari Provizer, and the Robert Sosnick Family Life Center have supported individuals and families in their time of need. We are honored to organize an incredible evening celebrating Kari beginning with a Shabbat dinner, followed by a Kabbalat Shabbat service, and extended oneg featuring the music of the Simone Vitale […]
Beat the heat and join us for some summer fun at the Heritage Park Splash Pad, Playground and Pavilion. We’ll have cooling treats as well as bagels, some summery crafts and more! Perfect for little ones ages 0 to 5. $10 per family. Please register in advance by August 4. Dietary laws observed. This in-person […]
Beat the heat and join us for some summer fun at the Heritage Park Splash Pad, Playground and Pavilion. We’ll have cooling treats as well as bagels, some summery crafts and more! Perfect for little ones ages 0 to 5. $10 per family. Please register in advance by August 4. Dietary laws observed. This in-person […]
**Climate Change Awareness with Adamah** **’Facing the Climate Crisis through Dialogue and Action Together’- A Conversation with the Temple Garden Committee** **Sunday, August 6th, 2023** **10:00 AM- Noon** Hazon (is now Adamah) and is meeting with the Temple’s Garden Committee on August 6th to talk about their new goals- Shomrei Adamah: Guardians of the Earth […]
Grandparents…come to The J to meet other grandparents, _congratulate new grandparents_ , and visit with the JFamily/JGrand staff. We will enjoy coffee and conversations all about grand-parenting! * Do you have a new grandchild age newborn to one year old? You can pick up our **Grand Bag **a gift to wish you Mazel Tov! * […]
Start your week off with Jfamily! Come hang out with one of our Parent Connectors on the first Monday of the month at Berkley Coffee. We’ll meet in the child-friendly East Room. Feel free to come with or without kiddos. Current JFamily Program Policies:[ COVID Disclosure](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d7edbd34e870177fb704576/t/6334c1f5c639800e096c9766/1664401911409/JfamilyCovidwaiver+%281%29.pdf) I(https://jfamily.jccdet.org/mediapolicy) Organized by: JFamily Detroit View event on Jlive: […]
Join us at our Open House, take a tour, and see what the Sarah and Irving Pitt Early Childhood Center is all about! **Two sessions: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 4p.m. – 6 p.m.** Walk-ins welcome! At (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fjccdet.us11.list- manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3Dd88f14a62946d5e98455a1f25%26id%3D2e93326e69%26e%3D0d1227aa89&data=05%7C01%7Cmshifman%40jccdet.org%7C3314d3ab571e447a4aa208db86091a18%7C2e534144cfa745bd925d2fe86e174861%7C0%7C0%7C638251145925006753%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ah0u2WDw6C%2BR6w1uSmZKhzNFTUeMFzubvCD9BmcCTYU%3D&reserved=0), your child will look forward to: * Intentional, play-based curriculum, grounded in **Jewish values. ** […]
Join us on a summer afternoon under the tent on the Saulson Pavilion for a lively concert featuring Yiddish, Jewish and memorable folkloric songs with a jazzy twist by the fabulous local Ukrainian, Jewish musician Vlad Tovbin, and his Gypsy Caravan Trio. **Special guest Hazzan David Propis will join in!** We’ll enjoy bagels and snacks […]
Join us at our Open House, take a tour, and see what the Sarah and Irving Pitt Early Childhood Center is all about! **Two sessions: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 4p.m. – 6 p.m.** Walk-ins welcome! At (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fjccdet.us11.list- manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3Dd88f14a62946d5e98455a1f25%26id%3D2e93326e69%26e%3D0d1227aa89&data=05%7C01%7Cmshifman%40jccdet.org%7C3314d3ab571e447a4aa208db86091a18%7C2e534144cfa745bd925d2fe86e174861%7C0%7C0%7C638251145925006753%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ah0u2WDw6C%2BR6w1uSmZKhzNFTUeMFzubvCD9BmcCTYU%3D&reserved=0), your child will look forward to: * Intentional, play-based curriculum, grounded in **Jewish values. ** […]
Join our fleet and launch into the Huron River for evening of paddling and picking up! We’ll start the evening with a park-friendly dinner while our friends at Adamah share some insight into the importance of environmental preservation. Then we’ll grab our canoes and get to cleaning. A pro from Heavner Canoe and Kayak Rentals […]
Join our fleet and launch into the Huron River for an evening of paddling and picking up! We’ll start the evening with a park-friendly dinner while our friends at Adamah share some insight into the importance of environmental preservation. Then we’ll grab our canoes and get to cleaning. A pro from Heavner Canoe and Kayak […]
Spend a Shabbat evening with singles and couples in their 20s and 30s under the beautiful summer skies in West Bloomfield. Evening will include a pre-Shabbat social hour with an open bar and refreshments and a gourmet Shabbat dinner after nightfall. Suggested donation per person is $25 Exact location provided upon registration https://www.baischabad.com/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/6021233/jewish/Shabbat-With-Strangers.htm Contact Rabbi […]
Join us on Saturday, August 12th for a special Tot Shabbat outing at Eastern Market! We’ll meet up at the Eastern Market Art Park just across the street from Shed 5 for Shabbat songs and snacks, and then enjoy the rest of the afternoon at the market! Tot Shabbats are geared towards kiddos ages 0-5(ish) […]
Hazz’n Dan will lead us in a fun and musical Shabbat celebration at Adat Shalom. This special Shabbat morning is geared to families and their children birth through 3rd grade. Advance registration is preferred. All snacks provided are kosher and nut free. If you bring your own snacks please double check that these are kosher […]
Join us each Shabbat morning in the Tikvah Chapel for songs, prayer, games, challah and grape juice snack, and fun with your Shul friends. Open to the congregation and the community. Activities for kids ages 0-12. Organized by: Congregation Shaarey Zedek View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/5131
**Families with young children are invited to a “sleep-under” camp out!! Enjoy a fun-packed summer night of:** * Crafts and games * Dinner with bug juice * Havdalah and singing around the camp fire * S’mores galore! Older kiddos are invited to bring their sleeping bags and stay late for a movie night under the […]
Fresh and local – sound good? The Beth Ahm Green Team and Tikkun Olam Team invite everyone to experience the farm to table food movement at the Farber Farm at Camp Tamarack. Meet at the synagogue at 9:00am to carpool to the farm. We’ll work the fields and then enjoy a kosher lunch featuring vegetables […]
Do you have a mover and shaker 5 years old and under? They will love circle time, singing, crafts and snacks with Miss Susie and Miss Deborah. It will be their favorite hour of the day! We have to be completely honest as it just may be the parents’ or grandparents’ favorite hour too! And […]
Join our Young Family Chavurah for a summer series of meet-ups and fun! Our next meet up at is at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 13 at Normandy Oaks Splash Pad! Geared for kids 7 and under, plus their siblings. We hope to see you there! Organized by: Congregation Shir Tikvah View event on Jlive: […]
Single Parent Families, it’s time for one more summer splash! Join JFamily for a swim at the J Detroit pool. Connect with other single parents and give your kids an awesome evening out! No cost to attend. Food will be available to purchase. Event has been sponsored by the J Detroit. In case of inclement […]
FRIENDS of Jewish Senior Life will be sharing stories by and about older adults. Come meet the 40 writers who have mined life at Jewish Senior Life for stories that will be compiled in a volume that will be available at the event. Buy a copy and have it signed, enjoy a nosh and then […]
As the summer winds down and we prepare to head back to school, join JFamily for a morning of exploration at Fascination Factory! Through open play powered by your child’s creativity, children will explore a variety of engaging activities and parents will have a chance to connect with one another. Kosher snacks and coffee will […]
Get creative with your kicks and join us at Luna-Tic Studio as we design some fancy footwear with Taylor Weintraub of MAD Patches. Bring a pair of white sneakers (or a denim jacket if that’s your vibe) and paint a one-of-a-kind pair. We’ll have all the supplies on-hand with expert instructions from Taylor. You just […]
The brain benefits of Culinary Art Therapy are, in fact, rich and delicious. Join Jewish Family Service as Julie Ohana, LMSW, discusses the positive impact culinary experiences have on the mind and body, emphasizing the benefits on brain development through stimulating the senses. Cook along with Julie! This virtual Gray Matters workshop can be enjoyed […]
Join the CSZ Gen Xers for a fun summer night in Ferndale! We will start at **Como’s for dinner** on their patio and will take a short walk to **Valentine Cocktail Lounge to enjoy guided tastings** of Valentine vodkas, gin and whiskeys. **Cost: $36 per person | Adult ONLY Program** _Cost includes dinner, dessert and […]
Explore the wisdom of our sages 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. Organized by: Temple Shir Shalom View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/5047
Join us for the first book of our Bites and Books series, featuring “Fashionopolis: The Price of Fast Fashion & The Future of Clothing” with facilitator Rabbi Megan Brudney. Discover the impact of the clothing industry, its historical exploitations, and the positive change it can achieve through sustainable practices. See you on August 17th at […]
**LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE!** **Become a safeTALK-trained helper and reduce the number of suicides in our community.** Most people with thoughts of suicide don’t truly want to die but are struggling with pain in their lives. Through their words and actions, they invite help to stay alive. Those trained in safeTALK can recognize these invitations and […]
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/5034
Come meet the animals at Maybury Farm; horses, donkeys, pigs, sheep, goats, chickens, cows, alpacas, and more! Explore Jewish values through our connection to the animals that provide our food and clothing resources. Get hands-on with goat milking, grooming, and feeding. Enjoy a wagon ride touring the farm property! After the tour, families can feel […]
Spread the word among your classmates and join Congregation Shaarey Zedek for Shabbat morning services when CSZ will honor graduates from those years. **Lunch will follow services**. Share your name and graduation year to have your names included in the special printed Mumford High School program. _Respond by Monday, August 14, 2023. Show your school […]
Join us each Shabbat morning in the Tikvah Chapel for songs, prayer, games, challah and grape juice snack, and fun with your Shul friends. Open to the congregation and the community. Activities for kids ages 0-12. Organized by: Congregation Shaarey Zedek View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/5132
After getting rested and _refueled _on Shabbat, get ready to say Sha _VROOM_ ah Tov to the new week! Young adults are invited to _cruise by_ for a schmooze in honor of the Woodward Dream Cruise! We’ll post up at _RJ’s Garage_ (aka Rabbi Jeff’s house in Royal Oak) for fun Detroit-themed mocktails and snacks, […]
We will have rides, games, music and food for sale! This event was consciously created to ensure that individuals with developmental disabilities are comfortable at an event that would normally be overcrowded and overstimulating. Quiet, sensory-friendly spaces will be available. We invite people with developmental disabilities to be our guest at no cost.
Rabbi Joseph H. Krakoff and Archbishop Allen Vigneron **Sundays, August 20, 27 3:30-5pm** The Berman at The J King David was the second king of Israel. As a poet, musician and composer of the Psalms, he was well-known for his incredible musical acumen. As a skillful warrior, his strength and prowess on the battlefield was […]
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 […]
Join us for a morning of networking, health and happiness. We’ll start with schmoozing and an optional walk through the Henry Ford outdoor wellness path (weather permitting) and then, reconvene inside the stunning Greenhouse Education Center to hear from two influential women in our region’s health care. Dr. Carrie Leff will speak about trends in […]
Jewish Working Women’s Network Event at Henry Ford West Bloomfield featuring Dr. Betty Chu and Shanna Johnson
What has now become a national movement, Death Over Dinner aims to inspire ordinary people to talk about the thing we so often try to avoid – end of life – through a Jewish lens. According to (http://deathoverdinner.org/), end of life decisions, death rituals, and what happens after we die are probably the most important […]
Gather with the rabbis for tea, treats and a brief study of the day’s Torah text. Each session stands alone. No charge for members. $10/session for guests of TSS. Organized by: Temple Shir Shalom View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/5036
Welcome to the Motor City! Join us for a special edition of our happy hour/bar night series L’Chaim Detroit specifically for new-to and back-in-towners at DraftKings Sports Bar in Troy. You’ll get the chance to meet other young Jewish adults who are now calling Metro Detroit home and some locals who are full of hometown […]
Join us for a **sneak preview** of **Golda** , starring Helen Mirren as Golda Meir and Liev Schreiber as Henry Kissinger. We’ve secured a limited number of tickets and passing them along at a discounted rate. Register now before it’s sold out! Organized by: Jewish Community Relations Council/AJC View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/4983
Shir Tikvah’s favorite weekend of the year on the shores of beautiful Lake Huron in Lexington, MI is coming **Friday, August 25 – Sunday, August 27** and **registration is still open!** Camp Tikvah @ Camp Cavell is an incredible weekend of friends, community and fun for all ages. It’s a wonderful way to make friends […]
Shir Tikvah’s favorite weekend of the year on the shores of beautiful Lake Huron in Lexington, MI is coming **Friday, August 25 – Sunday, August 27** and **registration is still open!** Camp Tikvah @ Camp Cavell is an incredible weekend of friends, community and fun for all ages. It’s a wonderful way to make friends […]
Shir Tikvah’s favorite weekend of the year on the shores of beautiful Lake Huron in Lexington, MI is coming **Friday, August 25 – Sunday, August 27** and **registration is still open!** Camp Tikvah @ Camp Cavell is an incredible weekend of friends, community and fun for all ages. It’s a wonderful way to make friends […]
**Temple Israel invites all animal lovers to join us _fur_ a special event!** Shabbat is a special day for the entire family- including your pets! Bring your furry, scaly or even your stuffed animal friends to Temple* as we celebrate Shabbat and our beloved companions. Enjoy a family-friendly service, pet blessing ceremony, an op-purr-tunity to […]
Join us each Shabbat morning in the Tikvah Chapel for songs, prayer, games, challah and grape juice snack, and fun with your Shul friends. Open to the congregation and the community. Activities for kids ages 0-12. Organized by: Congregation Shaarey Zedek View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/5133
Shir Tikvah’s favorite weekend of the year on the shores of beautiful Lake Huron in Lexington, MI is coming **Friday, August 25 – Sunday, August 27** and **registration is still open!** Camp Tikvah @ Camp Cavell is an incredible weekend of friends, community and fun for all ages. It’s a wonderful way to make friends […]
Shir Tikvah’s favorite weekend of the year on the shores of beautiful Lake Huron in Lexington, MI is coming **Friday, August 25 – Sunday, August 27** and **registration is still open!** Camp Tikvah @ Camp Cavell is an incredible weekend of friends, community and fun for all ages. It’s a wonderful way to make friends […]
Friendship Circle of Michigan’s Walk4Friendship is an annual family walk in West Bloomfield that raises crucial funds and community awareness for Friendship Circle and individuals with special needs. Join us on August 27th, 2023 to promote an inclusive community that welcomes and nurtures all individuals regardless of their abilities!
Join us as we celebrate the re-opening of the reimagined Downtown Synagogue! SCHEDULE **11:00am** : Ribbon Cutting Ceremony **12:00pm** : Open House begins **12:30pm** : Performance by 7Layers **All day:** Food, music, building tours, activities for children, and more! FREE AND OPEN TO THE METRO-DETROIT JEWISH COMMUNITY, REGISTRATION REQUESTED. Organized by: Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue […]
Join us as we celebrate the re-opening of the reimagined Downtown Synagogue! 11:00am – Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 12:00pm – Open House Begins 12:30pm – Performance by 7Layers All Day – Food, music, activities for children, and more! For more information and to register: www.downtownsynagogue.org/grandreopening
Join Rabbi Rubenstein, at the synagogue, for this two-session opportunity for learning and discussion of a teaching on teshuva (repentance) by a Chasidic master. Rabbi Pinhas of Koretz’s claim is that, understood properly, teshuva is something we should engage in each and every day. Come explore how we might understand teshuva in a broad way […]
It’s time to celebrate an incredible year of fostering bold leadership, inspiring giving and creating diverse experiences for our young Jewish Detroit community. Join us as we recognize the leaders who made it happen, look back on a year of sold-out events and new connections and set our sights on all the good we’ve got […]
**NOTE: This registration is for the meet-up on Wednesday, August 30th at Stroh’s Ice Cream Parlour in Bloomfield Hills!** Join The Well on an ice cream tour of Metro Detroit this summer! Like our previous Micro Meet-Up series, these are a casual and fun opportunity to meet other young adults in the area and enjoy […]
Join Rabbi Rubenstein, at the synagogue, for this two-session opportunity for learning and discussion of a teaching on teshuva (repentance) by a Chasidic master. Rabbi Pinhas of Koretz’s claim is that, understood properly, teshuva is something we should engage in each and every day. Come explore how we might understand teshuva in a broad way […]
Come to CSZ and celebrate with a Last Hurrah of Summer by joining us at “Camp Shabbat”. We’ll have camp songs to sing, BBQ to eat and will finish the evening with one of our favorite camp desserts! 5:30 p.m.: Tot Shabbat Service 6:00 p.m.: Shabbat Dinner 6:45 p.m.: T.G.I.S. Service Organized by: Congregation Shaarey […]
Join us each Shabbat morning in the Tikvah Chapel for songs, prayer, games, challah and grape juice snack, and fun with your Shul friends. Open to the congregation and the community. Activities for kids ages 0-12. Organized by: Congregation Shaarey Zedek View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/5298