Ishay Ribo is one of Israel’s most well-known performers today. A Sephardi,Orthodox Jew who writes beautiful music touching on a variety of topicsincluding aspects of Jewish tradition. His Seder HaAvodah which focuses on thesacrificial service that happened in the Temple on Yom Kippur has not onlybeen a hit, but has made its way into Yom […]
Join ChabaD and Repair the World for a meaningful day of service as we cometogether to clean up, build, and beautifully decorate Chabad in the D’s annualSukkah! This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with neighbors, learn aboutthe Jewish tradition of Sukkot, and contribute to creating a welcoming spacefor the community to gather and celebrate. […]
Join us for a hands-on family workshop combining creativity and care for theplanet—make art from recycled materials and take part in Reverse Tashlich, ameaningful cleanup to help restore our waterways and nature spaces. We will gather as a group to enjoy the surroundings of Palmer Park and helpclean up the perimeter of serene Lake Frances. […]
**A Meaningful Yom Kippur for the Whole Family**Join us on **Wednesday, October 2nd** for our Yom Kippur family services: * **Tot Service (ages 0–5):** 9:15 a.m. * **Family Service (ages 6–12):** 2:30 p.m.Both services are open to the community at no charge, and no parking passesare needed. Organized by: Temple Beth El View event on […]
**A Meaningful Yom Kippur for the Whole Family**Join us on **Wednesday, October 2nd** for our Yom Kippur family services: * **Tot Service (ages 0–5):** 9:15 a.m. * **Family Service (ages 6–12):** 2:30 p.m.Both services are open to the community at no charge, and no parking passesare needed. Organized by: Temple Beth El View event on […]
Families with little ones (ages 5 and under) are invited for a joyful Shabbatmorning filled with music, crafts, and big smiles. We’ll decorate the sukkahtogether, sing with our clergy, and enjoy a sweet treat to end the fun. Don’tmiss this special holiday celebration! Registration required by Monday, September 29th. Organized by: Temple Israel View event […]
The Jewish Federation of Detroit invites you to join our community in markingtwo years since the October 7, 2023, terror attacks. Let’s gather to honor the memory of those we lost, pray for those still incaptivity, and stand together in tribute to the strength and resilience of theJewish people. The evening will include inspirational music […]
**To register, e-mail **(https://mailto:rchessler@jccdet.org/)** or call (248) 432-5418 ** **Monthly Men’s Discussion Club** Meets the first Tuesday of the month 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Facilitated by Alex Resin **To register, e-mail **(https://mailto:rchessler@jccdet.org/)** or call (248) 432-5418 ** Organized by: The J View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/10095
_Everyone is invited_ to join Rabbi Bergman and Rabbi Nosanwisch for _ ATaste of Feminist Torah Study & Lunch_ in the Sukkah. We will be bringing ourlife experiences to the study of our sacred texts. Join us at 9am for Sukkot morning services.Supervised kids’ activities available during services and adult learning afterlunch.Feminist Torah Study is […]
Join the Sisterhood for “Singing in the Sukkah” with Hazzan Gross. This livelyevening will be the beginning of another fantastic year of learning andprogramming. Organized by: Adat Shalom Sisterhood, Adat Shalom Synagogue View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12939
We’re taking in the city views from the Samantha Woll Center for JewishDetroit rooftop patio (home of the Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue) andenjoying an autumn sunset in the sukkah! Join us for a laidback Sukkotcelebration complete with cider, donuts and simanim inspired light bites.Rabbi Yoni Dahlen from CSZ Village will also be joining us for […]
**JOIN US FOR A FREE SESSION: COFFEE WITH THE RABBIS – FROM SINAI TO SOCIETY:THE POWER OF THE TEN COMMANDMENTS with RABBI JOSHUA BENNETT AND RABBI JOSEPHKRAKOFF**ON ZOOM – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 11-11:45 AM Organized by: JLearn View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12948 Click here to join the livestream.[]()
Join the Downtown Synagogue for a festive evening of sukkah decorating, adelicious community dinner, and Shabbat evening services, all held in oursukkah on the roof! Organized by: Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12935
Join (https://hillel-detroit.org/), (https://www.mezuzahdetroit.org/), and (https://www.werepair.org) for a special Shabbat celebration in thesukkah on **Friday, October 10**. Come hungry for both delicious food andmeaningful conversation as we share a communal dinner and explore Jewishteachings around community building and bridge building during this beautifulharvest season. Sukkot invites us to step outside our usual spaces and connectwith our […]
Join us for Havdalah at Barkside (7960 Kercheval Ave, Detroit), a one-of-a-kind evening of sweet treats, smooth drinks, and soulful music under thestars. Enjoy desserts and an open bar (included with cost) while vibing tolive music, all in the company of good friends and playful pups in their owndesignated dog space. Rabbi Jen Kaluzny will […]
Enjoy great company, delicious desserts, and drinks as we celebrate Sukkottogether under the open sky at a private home.* You don’t want to miss thisenjoyable evening under the stars. *The address will be shared after registration. Organized by: Adat Shalom Men’s Club, Adat Shalom Synagogue View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12533
Experience our nation’s longest-running Jewish book fair, an annual literary event that features prominent and emerging authors from our community and from all over the world and celebrates the global art of Jewish storytelling.
**Celebrate Simchat Torah with Music, Joy & Joanie Leeds!** Get ready for a morning of music, meaning, and community as we celebrateSimchat Torah with the **Stephen Gottlieb Concert** , featuring **GrammyAward®–winning singer-songwriter Joanie Leeds**! Joanie brings her joyful,high-energy music to Temple Israel in a performance for all ages—blendingfolk, rock, pop, and hip hop with messages […]
Experience the beauty of Sukkot with a meaningful congregation-wide meal afteran engaging morning of hands-on learning. Join together in Adat Shalom’sSukkah for a delicious meal, good company and more. Organized by: Adat Shalom Synagogue View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12680
Join Mezuzah and Detroit Moishe Pod for Brunch in the Sukkah! We’ll have adelicious brunch, everyone will get a chance to make a blessing over the Lulavand Etrog, and we’ll learn a little more about Sukkot! Organized by: Mezuzah Detroit View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13200
Join the Detroit Jewish Book Fair at the DIA to hear author Michelle Young talk about her new book The Art Spy. A riveting and stylish saga set in Paris during World War II, which uncovers how an unlikely heroine infiltrated the Nazi leadership to save the world’s most treasured masterpieces.
**The Art Spy: The Extraordinary Untold Tale of WWII Resistance Hero RoseValland** is a riveting and stylish saga set in Paris during World War II,uncovering how an unlikely heroine infiltrated the Nazi leadership to save theworld’s most treasured masterpieces. Vivid and atmospheric, The Art Spy is anextraordinary tale of a female hero whose courage and […]
Together we’ll explore the Torah through several hands on activities, singsongs, and hear stories. Childcare will be available beginning at 9:30. Snacksprovided. Join us on Wednesday, October 15, 10am to parade with the Torah (calledHakafot) during Simchat Torah morning services. Organized by: Adat Shalom Synagogue View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12679
As the festival of Sukkot comes to a close, we invite you to join us for ourShemini Atzeret Yizkor Service, a sacred time to gather as a community inprayer and remembrance. Together, we will honor the memory of loved ones wehave lost in years past, finding comfort and strength in one another and inthe traditions […]
On Simchat Torah, _every_ child can read a passuk (sentence) from the Torah.We’ll begin with a casual pasta & salad dinner, hear the kids read Torah,celebrate with ice cream and finish in time to join the congregation forSimhat Torah Hakafot. Contact Rachel Rosenthal at(https://mailto:rrosenthal@cbahm.org) for help learningyour passuk.If you are joining dinner, please register by […]
Join us on Erev Simchat Torah for Torahs & Horahs! We are _c_ oming togetherfor this joyous holiday to celebrate the end of the Torah journey with musicled _Hazzan Gross & The Cliff Monear Trio _and Israeli dancing led by RonitMarom. Food and beverages (including adult ones) will be provided. Organized by: Adat Shalom Synagogue […]
Philanthropy isn’t just about fundraising it’s about building a shared mindsetwhere every professional plays a role in advancing mission and community. Inthis introductory session, Mark Shapiro, President & CEO of the Milwaukee JCC,will share how his team began shifting their organizational culture and whythis approach has become a model across the Jewish communal field. Drawing […]
**Featuring Matthew Ball: The Boogie Woogie Kid**In conjunction with the Caring Community, celebrating our 28th year, join usat Temple Israel for an afternoon of great music! Open to the community freeof charge. Kindly register if you are planning to join us so we can makeproper arrangements for the afternoon. More information: (https://www.temple-israel.org/event/afternoon25) _Partially funded by […]
**GET IN THE GAMES!**Are you a Jewish athlete between the ages of 13–17? The (https://thejdetroit.org/jcc-maccabi-games/) delegation wants you!Join us for an informational meeting to learn how you can compete in the 2026JCC Maccabi Games in Toronto.Register today to meet the delegation heads, get key details about the Games,and take your first step towards an unforgettable […]
**A SPECIAL SHABBAT WEEKEND. INFINITE DAD JOKES. ENDLESS MEMORIES AWAIT!** The ultimate getaway for dads and their kids is back and applications are openfor the Fall 2025 Dad & Me Family Camp! From thrilling sports to serene fishing, exhilarating archery to conqueringour climbing tower, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Designed to strengthen bonds and […]
Come together with fellow NEXTGen Detroit and JFamily families for a joyfuland meaningful Shabbat evening! Enjoy Shabbat dinner and quality time withyour crew with plenty of fun for the kids including arts and crafts and abounce house to keep the little ones smiling all night long. Plus the chanceto snap a professional family photo.****Whether you’re […]
**Temple Kol Ami Family Shabbat.****October 17th at 5:30pm**A fun Shabbat that helps us learn we are partners in creation with music and astory for kids and grownups. There will be a craft following services andsnacks will be provided. Organized by: Temple Kol Ami View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13157
Where attendees can bring a few of their favorite pre-read books from their collection and swap them with other attendees. We will have a coffee shop atmosphere and talk about why we like the books we brought to swap.
**Let’s stretch, smile, and start the year sweet!** **Join Parent Connector Taylor Weintraub at The J for a special children’syoga class with Stacy Bishop!** After the excitement of the High Holidays,this playful session will help kids unwind and recharge. Through fun poses,calming breathing exercises, and simple mindfulness activities, children willstretch their bodies and relax their […]
Join TOV for a Sunday afternoon at Yad Ezra where we will lend a hand at oneof our community’s most vital resources. Some of us will work in the gardenwhile others will help in the warehouse during the serving sessions. Whatbetter way to start the Jewish New Year than with some hands-on volunteering! This event […]
**Better to Serve is Teen Service Learning – Tikkun Olam in Action – forJewish teens in grades 8-12.****Build community • Earn volunteer hours • Make a difference!** Organized by: Congregation Shir Tikvah, Temple Kol Ami, Adat Shalom Synagogue View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12166
Join Gesher Human Services for a free Resume Writing Workshop by CertifiedProfessional Resume Writers. Gain valuable tips and tools to write a dynamicresume.There will be an opportunity to sign up for free 1-on-1 resume assistance atthe conclusion of the workshop. Organized by: Gesher Human Services View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12483
**People Of The Book-Club with Rebecca Starr****In-Person I Max M. Fisher Federation Building** **MONDAYS, NOON – 1:15 PM****MONTHLY: Oct 20; Nov. 17; Dec. 15** Reading helps us escape from our day-to-day lives and enriches our learningand understanding. This book discussion group brings together serious readersinterested in unpacking literature from a variety of genres. The book […]
An Annual Benefit to support programs of NCJW | MI. Featured Speaker – Sarah Hurwitz Honoring: Woman of Vision – Treger Strasberg & Josephne S. Weiner Community Service Award – Cap & Conquer More details to come…
An annual fundraiser to benefit NCJW | MI community impact programs and services. Includes Keynote Speaker, Awards Presentation, full day of boutique shopping and a raffle. Tickets start at $54.Visit www.NCJWMI.org for more information. Organized by: National Council of Jewish Women View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12585
**LAYERS OF TIME: ISRAELI ARCHAEOLOGY AND HISTORY with DR. MICHAEL PYTLIK****ZOOM****TUESDAYS, 1 – 2:30 PM****Oct. 21, 28; Nov. 4, 11, 18; Dec. 2, 9, 16** Join archaeologist Mike Pytlik for an ALL-NEW engaging class exploring thelatest archaeological discoveries in Israel! This series will delve intogroundbreaking findings, highlighting the region’s richhistory and cultural heritage. Participants will […]
Join us for a relaxing evening of yoga, Qigong and sound therapy to find yourbalance. We are very fortunate to have Gayle Goodman, a 200 RYT, Sound Therapyand Kundalini yoga certified teacher, lead our group. Registration is required.For more information and to register: (https://www.temple-israel.org/event/yoga) Organized by: Temple Israel View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13018
Visit the vaults of the historical Cranbook Art Museum and see how they houseall those midcentury modern masterpieces when they are not on display. Thestate-of-the-art collections wing houses over 8,000 items and was one of thefirst in the country to open its doors to the public to visit. We’ll be guidedby a Curatorial and Collections […]
**AMERICAN NAZIS: ANTISEMITISM IN THE UNITED STATES with HARRY SMITH****In-Person | The Zekelman Holocaust Center** **WEDNESDAYS, 1-2:15 PM****Oct. 22, 29; Nov. 5** How did the United States react to the rise of Nazism in Europe leading up tothe Holocaust? What steps did America take during this time? By examiningthese questions, you’ll enhance your understanding of […]
Wake up your pallet with NEXTGen Detroit! Sample the best of the best when itcomes to these culinary favorites: olive oil and chocolate! Our friends atMonger’s Provisions will lead us through an insightful tasting and offer somecreative ideas for how to use these go-to ingredients in new and differentways. We’re also excited to share that […]
**COFFEE WITH THE RABBIS – FROM SINAI TO SOCIETY: THE POWER OF THE TENCOMMANDMENTS with****RABBI JOSHUA BENNETT AND RABBI JOSEPH KRAKOFF****ZOOM****THURSDAYS, 10-11:30 AM****MONTHLY: Oct. 23; Nov. 20; Dec. 18; Jan. 8; Feb. 12; Mar. 12; Apr. 16;****May 14; June 11; July 9** Join the Rabbis in an in-depth exploration of each of the Ten Commandments,examining […]
The Senior Caregiver & Resource Network (SACRN) is hosting a rockin’ evening of dinner and dancing to Detroit’s #1 cover band, VAVOOM. Proceeds will help Jewish Family Service provide emergency assistance to older adults. For sponsorships, donations or to purchase tickets, visit sacrn.org/2025-fundraiser or call Paula Rosneck at 513.317.5088.
Bryan Jones will present the _Fallen Petals_ production which was originallyperformed by the Detroit Chamber Music in 2022. Through music and poetry, theproduction highlights the stories of four young Michiganders who weresentenced to life without parole. Jones, who is the community engagement director for Detroit Chamber Music,will take us through aspects of the original performance […]
**THE FORGOTTEN WOMEN OF THE HOLOCAUST with DR. KATIE CHAKA PARKS****In-Person | The Zekelman Holocaust Center****FRIDAYS, 10 – 11:15 AM****Oct. 24, 31; Nov. 7** The Holocaust was not a gender-neutral genocide. Women experienced theHolocaust differently and were targeted specifically as women. Explore theunique experiences of women under Nazi controlthrough the stories of Jewish victims, survivors […]
**“BEYOND THE WALL”****Exhibit at Janice Charach Gallery****October 26 – December 3, 2025****Opening Reception: Sunday, October 26, 1-4 p.m.****Artist Talk: Sunday, November 23, 1 p.m.** Step into a world where boundaries dissolve and space becomes canvas. _Beyondthe Wall_ is a captivating art exhibit showcasing the work of contemporarysculptors who challenge the conventions of dimensionality. Featuring a […]
Sunday, October 26 – Saturday, November 1, 2025Support Book Fair by snagging your next great read at the local bookstoreduring Schuler Book Days. Every purchase helps write the next story __for ourprograms. Mention **‘The J Detroit’** when shopping in store and use **coupon codeJCCMD** when making on-line purchases to benefit The J! Visit our partner […]
Limmud Michigan is an all-volunteer run festival and celebration of Jewish thought, culture, learning, teaching, and fun! Dedicated to the Jewish experience and exploration in all its variety, Limmud is committed to harnessing the energy of people from across the Jewish community and across the region.
Kindergarten to 4th grades will enjoy a fun afternoon exploring _fuzzyformulas_ with a mad scientist . Get ready for bubbling, foggy fun! We’ll unlock the secrets of dry ice anddiscover all the amazing, fizzy, & smoky things it can do! Plus, create & takehome your own wiggly, jiggly science concoction! Tweens and teens (5th grade […]
**“BEYOND THE WALL”****Exhibit at Janice Charach Gallery****October 26 – December 3, 2025****Opening Reception: Sunday, October 26, 1-4 p.m.****Artist Talk: Sunday, November 23, 1 p.m.** Step into a world where boundaries dissolve and space becomes canvas. _Beyondthe Wall_ is a captivating art exhibit showcasing the work of contemporarysculptors who challenge the conventions of dimensionality. Featuring a […]
Meet Einav Yarden, the Israeli pianist who can make a single note sparkle, aphrase dance, and a whole audience hold its breath. From sold-out halls in NewYork and Berlin to a last-minute star turn in Bayreuth that left criticsraving, her performances are pure electricity. Her award-winning albums proveit: every note tells a story. Come hear […]
**LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE!** **Become a safeTALK-trained helper and reduce the number of suicides in ourcommunity.** Most people with thoughts of suicide don’t truly want to die but arestruggling with pain in their lives. Through their words and actions, theyinvite help to stay alive. Those trained in safeTALK can recognize theseinvitations and take action by connecting […]
Café B’Ivrit is a relaxed, café-style conversational class with YIfat Golanwhere adults can practice Hebrew in aninformal setting. Learning will be lightand engaging through games, role-playing, and cultural activities. This classis perfect for learners who want to use their Hebrew more fluidly whileenjoying a social and supportive environment. The atmosphere is welcoming,encouraging you to try […]
Experience our nation’s longest-running Jewish book fair, an annual literary event that features prominent and emerging authors (from our community and from all over the world), and celebrates the global art of Jewish storytelling. Book Club Night, a signature event of the Detroit Jewish Book Fair featuring local book clubs seated together with light apps […]
Oakland University is excited to present an impactful evening dedicated to film, dialogue, and reflection on pivotal social issues. The event kicks off in the afternoon with “Be the Witness,” an immersive virtual reality project that vividly recounts the 2023 tragedy in southern Israel. Following this, we will do an OU screening of the acclaimed […]
**LAYERS OF TIME: ISRAELI ARCHAEOLOGY AND HISTORY with DR. MICHAEL PYTLIK****ZOOM****TUESDAYS, 1 – 2:30 PM****Oct. 21, 28; Nov. 4, 11, 18; Dec. 2, 9, 16** Join archaeologist Mike Pytlik for an ALL-NEW engaging class exploring thelatest archaeological discoveries in Israel! This series will delve intogroundbreaking findings, highlighting the region’s richhistory and cultural heritage. Participants will […]
**AMERICAN NAZIS: ANTISEMITISM IN THE UNITED STATES with HARRY SMITH****In-Person | The Zekelman Holocaust Center** **WEDNESDAYS, 1-2:15 PM****Oct. 22, 29; Nov. 5** How did the United States react to the rise of Nazism in Europe leading up tothe Holocaust? What steps did America take during this time? By examiningthese questions, you’ll enhance your understanding of […]
**SALON SERIES CONTINUES: LESSONS FROM WOMEN IN THE TALMUD ON ETHICS ANDKINDNESS with RABBI TZVI MULLER****ZOOM****THURSDAYS, 9:30 – 11 AM****Oct. 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20; Dec. 4, 11; Jan. 8, 15, 22; Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26;Mar.5, 12, 19, 26; Apr. 16, 23, 30; May 7, 14, 28; June 4** The genius of the Talmud, […]
**THE PERSONALITIES BEHIND THE PSALMS with ARIELLA NADEL****ZOOM****THURSDAYS, NOON – 1:15 PM****Oct. 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20; Dec. 4, 11, 18; Jan. 8** For three thousand years, we have sent King David’s psalms upward to heaven inprayer but how has its poetry impacted us on earth? How have its chaptersinspired leaders, shaped history and empowered […]
**THE FORGOTTEN WOMEN OF THE HOLOCAUST with DR. KATIE CHAKA PARKS****In-Person | The Zekelman Holocaust Center****FRIDAYS, 10 – 11:15 AM****Oct. 24, 31; Nov. 7** The Holocaust was not a gender-neutral genocide. Women experienced theHolocaust differently and were targeted specifically as women. Explore theunique experiences of women under Nazi controlthrough the stories of Jewish victims, survivors […]
MODERN JEWS AND ANCIENT FAITH:NAVIGATING BELIEF, PRAYER, ANDTHEOLOGY IN THE 21ST CENTURYRABBI JOSEPH KLEINZOOMFRIDAYS, 11:30 AM – 1 PMOct. 31; Nov. 7, 14, 21; Dec. 5, 12, 19; Jan. 9Are the beliefs held by the Biblical Israelites and the rabbis from 2000years ago no longer applicable to Jews in the 21st century? Join RabbiKlein and […]
**STORIED** is back at The Berman with **The Reggae Session**. Join us for anextraordinary concert experience that delves into the rich tapestry of Jewishculture and its connections to reggae. This unique event promises to weavetogether music, storytelling, and community, celebrating the profoundinfluence and contributions of Jewish artists and fans to this iconic musicgenre. The concert […]