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SUMMARY:2025 Farber Art Class with Harriet Gelfond
DESCRIPTION:To register\, e-mail\n(https://mailto:rchessler@jccdet.org/)  or call\n(248) 432-5418  \nFarber Art Class with Harriet Gelfond\nMonday/Wednesday/Friday – 9:30 am – 12 p.m\n$65 for 10 classes\nCongregation Beth Shalom\, Oak Park \nThis is an ongoing class that meets every Monday\, Wednesday\, and Friday\nunless there is a holiday.   \nIn this studio class\, you will have the option of many types of art forms such\nas Oil\, Acrylic\, and Pencil. \nTo register\, e-mail\n(https://mailto:rchessler@jccdet.org/)  or call\n(248) 432-5418  \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/10098
URL:https://thejdetroit.org/event/2025-farber-art-class-with-harriet-gelfond/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Shalom 14601 Lincoln St\, Oak Park
CATEGORIES:Adults,Arts & Culture,Older Adults
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SUMMARY:Weekly Drawing & Painting Open Studio with artist Marci Bykat 2025
DESCRIPTION:RSVP to Rosa Chessler:\n(https://mailto:rchessler@jccdet.org/)  or\n248.432.5418 \nWednesdays – 11 :30 am – 1 pm  \n$15 per class \nStudents can draw an object they bring in\, or whatever the instructor puts on\ndisplay. The instructor is available for any help needed or\nquestions/suggestions. Students must bring in their own materials. \nRSVP to Rosa Chessler:\n(https://mailto:rchessler@jccdet.org/)  or\n248.432.5418 \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/10081
URL:https://thejdetroit.org/event/weekly-drawing-painting-open-studio-with-artist-marci-bykat-2025/
LOCATION:The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd\, West Bloomfield Township
CATEGORIES:Adults,Arts & Culture,Older Adults
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SUMMARY:JFamily Challah Train Nominations 2025-2026
DESCRIPTION:🚂Choo Choo! All Aboard the JFamily Challah Train! \nDo you know a family who could use a little extra love this week? Maybe they\njust welcomed a new baby\, moved into a new home\, are navigating a tough\ntime—or maybe they’ve just been doing something wonderful and deserve to be\ncelebrated. Whatever the reason\, the JFamily Challah Train is ready to\nroll their way with a special Shabbat surprise! \nEach week\, our incredible Parent Connectors deliver fresh challah and a\nbag of goodies to families across Metro Detroit. It’s our way of sharing\nthe warmth of Shabbat and reminding families that they’re seen\, supported\, and\ncelebrated. \nWhether it’s a “just because” or a meaningful milestone\, the Challah Train is\na small gesture with a big heart—and now\, we need your help to keep it\ngoing! \n💛 Who can you nominate?\nFamilies with children ages 0–10 living in Metro Detroit who could use\na warm Shabbat hug. \n📬 What will they receive?\nA delicious challah\, a thoughtful bag of Shabbat-themed goodies\, and a whole\nlot of love. \n✅ How do you nominate someone?\nJust click the “Sign Up” button below and fill out the quick form. It only\ntakes a minute to brighten someone’s week. \nThis heartfelt initiative is generously supported by PJ Library Detroit \,\nand together\, we’re helping families feel connected\, celebrated\, and cared\nfor. \n🚂Don’t miss the train—nominate a family today! \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/11900
URL:https://thejdetroit.org/event/jfamily-challah-train-nominations-2025-2026/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Families,Food,General,Grandparents,Parents,Young Adults,Young Children
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SUMMARY:Ageless & Active Fall/Winter 2025
DESCRIPTION:To register for any Ageless & Active classes or events\, please call (248)\n432-5418 or email\n(https://mailto:rchessler@jccdet.org) unless otherwise\nnoted. \nMah Jong lessons with Robin Kaufman (The J)\nTuesdays\, August 5 – 26 from 1 – 4 PM\n$30\nDrop-In Drawing/Painting Class (The J)\nWednesdays from 11:30 AM – 1 PM\n$15 per class\nMonthly Movie Matinees (The J)\nAll showings at 1 PM\nWednesday\, August 20 – Swing Kids\nWednesday\, September 17 – South Pacific\nWednesday\, October 22 – _Remember  _with Christopher Plummer\nWednesday\, November 19 – The Jolson Story\nFree\nArt Talks with Wendy Evans  (The J)\nAll classes are from 11 AM – 12 PM:\nThursday\, August 7 – Madrid: City for Art Lovers\nThursday\, September 4 – The Rothschilds: Concordia\, Integras and Industria\nThursday\, October 16 – Marc Chagall: Fairy Tales\, Passion & Wonder\nThursday\, November 20 – Art in Times of Conflict: Art & WW1\nThursday\, December 18 – Diego Rivera and his Murals\n$10 per class\nFarber Art Class with Harriet Gelfond (Congregation Beth Shalom\, Oak Park\n)\nMonday/Wednesday/Friday from 9:30 AM – 12 PM\n$65 for 10 classes\nMonthly Men’s Discussion Club (The J)\nFirst Tuesday of the month from 11 AM – 12 PM\nFree\nBingocize in partnership with Ageways (The J)\nA fun twist on Bingo that blends fitness and connection to help you stay\nactive and feel your best.\nTuesdays/Thursdays\, October 16-December 30 (No Class on November 27 or\nDecember 25) from 1-2 PM\nFree \nFall Medicare Part D Open Enrollment in partnership with Ageways (The J)\nWednesday\, October 29 from 10 AM – 3 PM\nTo schedule an appointment call 248-262-0545 \nTo register for any Ageless & Active classes or events\, please call (248)\n432-5418 or email\n(https://mailto:rchessler@jccdet.org) unless otherwise\nnoted. \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12436
URL:https://thejdetroit.org/event/ageless-active-fall-winter-2025/
CATEGORIES:Educational,English Speaking,Parking (free),Wheelchair Accessible
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SUMMARY:Detroit JCC Maccabi Delegation - 2026 DEPOSIT
DESCRIPTION:Detroit JCC Maccabi Delegation – 2026 Deposit\nDates: August 2–7\, 2026\nWe’re heading to (https://www.torontojccmaccabi.com/) for the 2026\nJCC Maccabi Games!\nReserve your athlete’s spot with a $500 deposit due by February 1\, 2026.\nThe full athlete fee to participate is $1950(including deposit) due by June\n30\, 2026. PAYMENT IS NON-REFUNDABLE. Travel medical insurance is required for\neach athlete and should be obtained by the families of each athlete.\nWho Can Participate: \n\nJewish athletes ages 13–17 (must be 13 by August 2\, 2026\, and no older than 17 on August 7\, 2026)\nOne deposit per athlete; separate registration required for multiple athletes\nAll athletes must be up to date on (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cu-m-Po_Hc_bRUUFWWfEkgOGkSOVL3bB/view?usp=sharing)\nAthletes will stay with host families from the Toronto Jewish community\nSports Offered (subject to change):\nTeam Sports: Baseball\, Basketball*\, Ice Hockey\, Soccer\, Softball\, Volleyball\nIndividual Sports: Dance\, Golf\, Star Reporter\, Swimming\, Table Tennis\, Track & Field\nWhat’s Included:\nWeek-long Olympic-style competition with Jewish teens from around the world\nOpening ceremony with parade of athletes and evening events\nJCC Cares community service project\nDetroit team swag and uniforms\nUnforgettable experiences and lifelong friendships\nQuestions?\nContact the Detroit Delegation Heads at MaccabiDetroit@gmail.com\nWe can’t wait for an amazing week in Toronto—let’s go\, Detroit!\n\n*Please note if we are unable to field a full basketball team 3v3 basketball is an option. \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12404
URL:https://thejdetroit.org/event/detroit-jcc-maccabi-delegation-2026-deposit/
CATEGORIES:Sports & Fitness,Teens
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SUMMARY:Weekly Knitting with Rochelle Imber (former owner of Knit Knit Knit!)
DESCRIPTION:Pre-register here OR RSVP to Rosa Chessler:\n(https://mailto:rchessler@jccdet.org/)  or\n248.432.5418 \nTuesdays 12:30 – 2 PM\n$10 per class\, or $40 for 5 classes if you pre-register** \nJoin us for a brand-new knitting adventure at the J with the fabulous\nRochelle Imber\, beloved former owner of Knit Knit Knit! Whether you’re a\nseasoned stitcher or just picking up needles (or hooks!) for the first time\,\nthis class is your cozy creative corner. Rochelle brings her passion\,\nexperience\, and eye for design to help you: \n-Fine-tune your current knitting or crochet projects\n-Design fun\, easy-to-make pieces from scratch\n-Learn the basics if you’re brand new to the craft \nCome schmooze\, show off your handiwork\, swap stories\, and connect with fellow\nyarn lovers. Rochelle will share insider tips\, demonstrate new techniques\, and\nkeep the joy of crafting alive and vibrant. \n*Don’t forget your yarn stash! Bring your own materials and tools\, Rochelle is ready to help you turn it into something beautiful. But if it’s your first time\, we’ll have some materials to help you get started. \n**Purchase a punch card to attend up to 5 classes.__Card is good\nthrough March 2026.**** \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13134
URL:https://thejdetroit.org/event/weekly-knitting-with-rochelle-imber-former-owner-of-knit-knit-knit-2/
LOCATION:Janice Charach Gallery 6600 W Maple Rd\,\, West Maple Road 6600\, Michigan\, 48322\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts & Culture,Educational,Kosher,Non Alc. Drinks For Purchase,Parking (free),WiFi
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SUMMARY:Contemporary Halachic Debates with Rabbi Michele Faudem  Series 2 of 3
DESCRIPTION:CONTEMPORARY HALACHIC DEBATES with RABBI MICHELE FAUDEM\nZOOM\nTHURSDAYS\, 9:30 – 10:30 AM \n\nSERIES 1: Sep. 11\, 18\, 25; Oct. 9\, 16\, 23\, 30; Nov. 6\nSERIES 2: Dec. 4\, 11\, 18; Jan. 8\, 15\, 22\, 29; Feb. 5\nSERIES 3: Mar. 5\, 12\, 19\, 26; Apr. 16\, 23\, 30\, May 7\n\nTuition : $130 per 8-week series\nDISCOUNT : Sign up for all three series…………. $370 \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12343 \nClick here to join the livestream.\n[]()
URL:https://thejdetroit.org/event/contemporary-halachic-debates-with-rabbi-michele-faudem-series-2-of-3-3/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Jewish Learning,Older Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="JLearn":MAILTO:info@jlearn.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251218T100000
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SUMMARY:Coffee With The Rabbis – From Sinai To Society with Rabbi Joshua Bennett And Rabbi Joseph Krakoff
DESCRIPTION:COFFEE WITH THE RABBIS – FROM SINAI TO SOCIETY: THE POWER OF THE TEN\nCOMMANDMENTS with\nRABBI JOSHUA BENNETT AND RABBI JOSEPH KRAKOFF\nZOOM\nTHURSDAYS\, 10-11:30 AM\nMONTHLY: Oct. 23; Nov. 20; Dec. 18; Jan. 8; Feb. 12; Mar. 12; Apr. 16;\nMay 14; June 11; July 9 \nJoin the Rabbis in an in-depth exploration of each of the Ten Commandments\,\nexamining their Biblical context\, theological meaning and significance\, and\npractical application in the modern world. As the foundational principles of\nour religious tradition\, these commandments have influenced law and societal\nnorms and ethical moral decision-making throughout the generations. Rabbis\nBennett\nand Krakoff will engage with and challenge one another as well as class\nparticipants through critical and reflective discussions to not only gain a\ncomprehensive understanding of the Ten commandments but to cultivate a deeper\nsense of moral awareness that can guide decision making\nand interpersonal interactions in a rapidly changing world. \nTuition: $225 \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12228 \nClick here to join the livestream.\n[]()
URL:https://thejdetroit.org/event/coffee-with-the-rabbis-from-sinai-to-society-with-rabbi-joshua-bennett-and-rabbi-joseph-krakoff-3/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Jewish Learning,Older Adults
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SUMMARY:Songs Of The Heart: Exploring Ancient Prayers Continues with Rabbi Michele Faudem
DESCRIPTION:SONGS OF THE HEART: EXPLORING ANCIENT PRAYERS CONTINUES with RABBI MICHELE\nFAUDEM\nZOOM\nTHURSDAYS\, 10:45 – 11:45 AM\nSept. 11\, 18\, 25; Oct. 9\, 16\, 23\, 30; Nov. 6; Dec. 4\, 11\, 18; Jan. 8 \nThis inspiring course invites students to explore the profound spiritual and\nliterary richness of the Psalms\, one of the oldest and most cherished\ncollections of sacred songs and prayers. Through a deep dive into their\nhistorical context\, poetic beauty and enduring themes\, participants will gain\ninsight into the ways these timeless psalms continue to serve as a source of\nworship\, reflection and emotional expression. \nTuition: $195 \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12227 \nClick here to join the livestream.\n[]()
URL:https://thejdetroit.org/event/songs-of-the-heart-exploring-ancient-prayers-continues-with-rabbi-michele-faudem-9/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Jewish Learning,Older Adults
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SUMMARY:The Personalities Behind The Psalms with Ariella Nadel
DESCRIPTION:THE PERSONALITIES BEHIND THE PSALMS with ARIELLA NADEL\nZOOM\nTHURSDAYS\, NOON – 1:15 PM\nOct. 30; Nov. 6\, 13\, 20; Dec. 4\, 11\, 18; Jan. 8 \nFor three thousand years\, we have sent King David’s psalms upward to heaven in\nprayer but how has its poetry impacted us on earth? How have its chapters\ninspired leaders\, shaped history and empowered our national destiny? Each week\nwe will study both psalm and personality – learning about the trailblazers who\nhave impacted history and studying the psalms that shaped their character and\nmotivated their actions. \nTuition: $165 \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12229 \nClick here to join the livestream.\n[]()
URL:https://thejdetroit.org/event/the-personalities-behind-the-psalms-with-ariella-nadel-7/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Jewish Learning,Older Adults
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