PARSHA HASHAVUAH (WEEKLY TORAH PORTION)
2024-09-27 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Detroit)
PARSHA HASHAVUAH (WEEKLY TORAH PORTION)
Community Rabbis, Cantors and Educators
ZOOM
FRIDAYS, 10 – 11 AM
· Series 1: Sept. 13, 20, 27; Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22; Dec. 6, 13, 20
· Series 2: Jan 10, 17, 24, 31; Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28; Mar. 7, 14
· Series 3: Mar. 21, 28; Apr. 4, 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; June 6
Each week a different rabbi, cantor or educator will present the weekly Torah
portion from their 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. St udents need to have a Tanakh (Bible).
Tuition : $150 per 10-week series
Discount : Sign up for all three series – $430
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8600
Click here to join the livestream. http://jlearn.online

An Angel On Your Back with Rabbi Michele Faudem
2024-09-30 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-07 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-14 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Max M. Fisher Federation Building 6735 Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Twp
AN ANGEL ON YOUR BACK Rabbi with Michele Faudem
In-Person I Max M. Fisher Federation Building
MONDAYS, 11 – NOON

Series 1 : Sept. 23, 30; Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28; Nov. 4, 11
Series 2 : Nov.18; Dec. 9, 16; Jan. 6, 13, 27; Feb. 3, 10
Series 3 : Mar. 3, 10, 17, 31; Apr. 28; May 5, 12, 19

Do you ever have 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 in early biblical writings deliver information or carry out specific
tasks. Join Rabbi Michele Faudem as we explore the mystical world of Jewish
angels, the afterlife and our souls in the next world.
Tuition: $125 per 8-week series Discount: Sign up for all three series
$360
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8567

JFamily Challah Train Nominations 2024-2025
2024-10-01 00:00 - 2025-06-02 00:00
Choo Choo! Would you like to nominate a family to hop aboard the JFamily
Challah Train and receive a challah (and bag of goodies) just in time for
Shabbat? Our Parent Connectors are out in the community each week delivering a
Shabbat treat for families in need of a "warm hug" or those celebrating a new
baby or moving into a new home. Whatever the reason, we are here for you and
accepting nominations for worthy families!
Nominations are geared toward families with children ages 0-10 living in metro
Detroit. Please click the "Sign Up" button to complete your nomination.
The Challah Train initiative is generously provided by PJ Library Detroit.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/3173

The Original Halachic Debates with Rabbi Michele Faudem
2024-10-01 09:30 - 10:30, 2024-10-08 09:30 - 10:30, 2024-10-15 09:30 - 10:30, 2024-10-22 09:30 - 10:30 | Max M. Fisher Federation Building 6735 Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Twp
THE ORIGINAL HALACHIC DEBATES with Rabbi Michele Faudem

Series 1 and 3 : In-Person I Max M. Fisher Federation Building
Series 2 : ZOOM

TUESDAYS, 9:30 – 10:30 AM

Series 1: Sept. 10, 17, 24; Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Series 2 : Nov. 12, 19; Dec 10, 17; Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28
Series 3 : Feb. 4, 11; Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25; Apr. 22, 29

This class is reserved for students who were previously enrolled on this day
and time.
Tuition : $125 per 8-week series
Discount : Sign up for all three series – $360
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8571

Chapter And Verse: Prophets, Plagues, Fish And Famine, Oh My! with Rabbi Michele Faudem
2024-10-01 10:45 - 11:45, 2024-10-08 10:45 - 11:45, 2024-10-15 10:45 - 11:45 | Max M. Fisher Federation Building 6735 Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Twp
CHAPTER AND VERSE: PROPHETS, PLAGUES, FISH AND FAMINE, OH MY! with Rabbi
Michele Faudem

Series 1 and 3 : In-Person I Max M. Fisher Federation Building
Series 2 : ZOOM

TUESDAYS, 10:45 – 11:45 AM

Series 1: Sept. 10, 17, 24; Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Series 2 : Nov. 12, 19; Dec 10, 17; Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28
Series 3 : Feb. 4, 11; Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25; Apr. 22, 29

This class is reserved for students who were previously enrolled on this day
and time.
Tuition : $125 per 8-week series
Discount : Sign up for all three series – $360
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8572

A Rabbi’s Top Ten List Of Favorite Jewish Texts with Rabbi Robert Dobrusin
2024-10-07 10:00 - 11:15, 2024-10-14 10:00 - 11:15, 2024-10-21 10:00 - 11:15
A RABBI’S TOP TEN LIST OF FAVORITE JEWISH TEXTS Rabbi Robert Dobrusin
ZOOM
MONDAYS, 10 – 11:15 AM
Sept. 16, 23; Oct. 7, 14, 21
Everyone who studies Jewish texts has their favorites – teachings that they
find uniquely fascinating, challenging, inspiring or delightful. Rabbi Rob
Dobrusin will present ten of his favorites for a lively discussion. Whether
well-known, obscure or surprising, each text raises a critical point
concerning Jewish identity, theology, ethics or religious ritual. If you have
a favorite text not mentioned, be sure to bring it to class.
Tuition : $100
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8565
Click here to join the livestream. http://jlearn.online

Genealogy Workshop: Finding Your Roots with Robbie Terman
2024-10-07 11:00 - 12:15, 2024-10-14 11:00 - 12:15 | Max M. Fisher Federation Building 6735 Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Twp
GENEALOGY WORKSHOP: FINDING YOUR ROOTS Robbie Terman
In-Person I Max M. Fisher Federation Building
MONDAYS, 11 AM – 12:15 PM
Sept. 9, 16, 23, 30; Oct. 7, 14
Do you want to research your family history but do not know how to start?
Achivist Robbie Terman will set you on the right path to understanding the
basic documents, where to find them and how to decipher their meaning. Learn
research techniques, discover unexpected sources of information and how to
navigate through popular genealogy websites.
Tuition : $120
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8568

Reading Between The Lines – Fall with Rebecca Starr
2024-10-07 12:00 - 13:15 | Max M. Fisher Federation Building 6735 Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Twp
READING BETWEEN THE LINES – Fall with Rebecca Starr
In-Person I Max M. Fisher Federation Building
MONDAYS, NOON – 1:15 PM
Monthly: Oct 7; Nov. 4; Dec. 2
Join Rebecca Starr as we dive into a variety of genres of Jewish themed
literature in this lively discussion class. Students should read books in
advance of class.

OCTOBER – One Hundred Saturdays by Michael Frank: The real-life biography of Stella Levi, who as a young child from Rhodes, Greece, survives Auschwitz.

NOVEMBER – An Undisturbed Peace by Mary Glickman: Beginning in the 1830s, Abraham Bento Sassporta Nagar is a peddler in North Carolina, after traveling from London, England.

DECEMBER – City of Promise: A Novel of New York’s Gilded Age by Beverly Swerling: This story begins at the end of the Civil War and winds through the evolution of New York City.

Tuition : $60
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8570

JBaby Prenatal Fall 2024
2024-10-08 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-10-15 18:00 - 21:00 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
Expecting your first? JFamily has you covered with everything you need to know
before welcoming your little bundle of cuteness! The JBaby Prenatal is a
three-part course that covers topics including:
Labor and Delivery
Newborn Care
Breastfeeding Basics
Brit Milah (Bris)
Baby Naming
Daddy Boot Camp
Expert Mom Talk
Cost for the series: $145 (cost has been subsidized by the Adam and Hannah
Kessler Family Fund.)
If cost is a barrier to attend this program, please reach out for scholarship
opportunities.
Please Note: JBaby classes will take place at a variety of locations – 10/8
(Newborn Care) at Congregation Shaarey Zedek, 10/15 (Labor and Delivery) at
the J in West Bloomfield, 10/22 (Daddy Boot Camp/Moms Talk and Brit Milah) at
Aish Detroit in Oak Park.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8445

A JLearn Pop-Up! The Chosen People And Politics: Judaism And The Election
2024-10-08 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-10-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Jewish Federation of Detroit 6735 Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Hills
A Jlearn Pop-Up! The Chosen People And Politics: Judaism And The Election,
with Professor Howard Lupovitch
Hybrid – In-person at The Max M. Fisher Federation Building or on ZOOM.
Tuesdays, 7 PM – 8:30 PM
October 8, 15
Every election poses quandaries for American Jews, especially the choice
between our interests and aspirations as American citizens and also, to do
what is best for Israel. This election is no exception; the choice this time
feels extraordinarily difficult. In these two sessions, we will try to look
past the never-ending campaign rhetoric and place the complexities of this
choice in a broader historical perspective and context.
Session 1: Israel
What aspects of the political landscape of the last half-century have impelled
politicians in the two parties to be more or less supportive of the State of
Israel? How have events since October 7 altered this landscape?
Session 2: Competing Visions of America: What does each mean for Jews?
What do conflicting views of specific issues such as a woman’s right to choose
and reproductive freedom and the broader issue of the erosion of democracy,
mean for Jews? How do we navigate the situation in which our political allies
are antisemitic or allied with antisemites?
Join Howard and JLearn for this timely and important presentation. We will
offer this in-person or on ZOOM (Hybrid) but you must register in advance for
either one. The sessions will be recorded.
Tuition: $36
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8780

Wisdom Wednesdays ON ZOOM – The Continuing Moral Voice Of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks
2024-10-09 10:30 - 11:45
WISDOM WEDNESDAYS – THE CONTINUING MORAL VOICE OF RABBI JONATHAN SACKS
with Rabbi Michele Faudem
ON ZOOM – WEDNESDAYS, 10:30 – 11:45 AM

Series 1: Sept. 11, 18, 25; Oct. 9, 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20
Series 2: Dec. 11, 18; Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29; Feb. 5, 12
Series 3: Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26; Apr. 2, 23, 30; May 7

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z”l (1948-2020) was a global religious leader,
philosopher, author of more than 25 books and a moral voice of our time. His
thinking and writings have influenced, and will continue to influence, the
mindset of world Jewry for generations to come. Join us each week as we
explore his teachings and discuss how they impact our connection to Judaism,
Israel and each other.
Tuition: $125 per 8-week series
Discount: Sign up for all three series – $360
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8578
Click here to join the livestream. http://jlearn.online

Wisdom Wednesdays IN-PERSON– The Continuing Moral Voice Of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks
2024-10-09 13:00 - 14:15 | Max M. Fisher Federation Building 6735 Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Twp
WISDOM WEDNESDAYS – THE CONTINUING MORAL VOICE OF RABBI JONATHAN SACKS
with Rabbi Michele Faudem
IN-PERSON – WEDNESDAYS, 1 PM – 2:15 PM

Series 1: Sept. 11, 18, 25; Oct. 9, 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20
Series 2: Dec. 11, 18; Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29; Feb. 5, 12
Series 3: Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26; Apr. 2, 23, 30; May 7

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z”l (1948-2020) was a global religious leader,
philosopher, author of more than 25 books and a moral voice of our time. His
thinking and writings have influenced, and will continue to influence, the
mindset of world Jewry for generations to come. Join us each week as we
explore his teachings and discuss how they impact our connection to Judaism,
Israel and each other.
Tuition: $125 per 8-week series
Discount: Sign up for all three series – $360
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8580

Simple Instructions For A Complicated Life with Rabbi Michele Faudem
2024-10-09 19:00 - 20:00
SIMPLE INSTRUCTIONS FOR A COMPLICATED LIFE with Rabbi Michele Faudem
WEDNESDAYS, 7 – 8 PM

Series 1: Sept. 11, 18, 25; Oct. 9, 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20
Series 2 : Dec. 11, 18; Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29; Feb. 5, 12
Series 3 : Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26; Apr. 2, 23, 30; May. 7

Pirkei Avot (Ethics of the Fathers) is a valuable 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 Michele Faudem presents
these morsels of advice and insights from the leading rabbinic scholars of
different generations. As relevant today as when written, they serve to help
navigate our complicated lives.
Tuition : $125 per 8-week series
Discount : Sign up for all three series – $360
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8583
Click here to join the livestream.
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Dads' Night Out with JFamily - October
2024-10-09 19:30 - 21:30 | 30290 Woodside Ct 30290 Woodside Ct, Franklin
Dads deserve a night out, too! Take some time with the guys in a relaxed
environment – this time home-hosted! – while you schmooze, network and enjoy
good company. See some of your old friends and make some new ones!
Thank you to Jake Bass for hosting this next Dads’ Night Out!
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/9333

Contemporary Halachic Debates: Even More Questions, Even Fewer Answers with Rabbi Michele Faudem
2024-10-10 09:30 - 10:30
CONTEMPORARY HALACHIC DEBATES: EVEN MORE QUESTIONS, EVEN FEWER ANSWERS with
Rabbi Michele Faudem
ZOOM
THURSDAYS, 9:30 – 10:30 AM

Series 1: Sept. 12, 19, 26; Oct. 10, 31; Nov. 7, 14, 21
Series 2: Dec. 12, 19; Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30; Feb. 6, 13
Series 3: Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27; Apr. 3, 24; May 1, 8

A lively weekly discussion and debate on current, relevant topics. How does
Halacha (Jewish law) impact our everyday opinions and decisions? Participate
in this round table discussion as Rabbi Michele Faudem asks: “questions,
comments and concerns?”
Tuition : $125 per 8-week series
Discount : Sign up for all three series – $360
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8589
Click here to join the livestream. http://jlearn.online

Ethical Wills, A Letter For The Ages with Rabbi Michele Faudem
2024-10-10 10:45 - 11:45
ETHICAL WILLS, A LETTER FOR THE AGES with Rabbi Michele Faudem
ZOOM
THURSDAYS, 10:45 – 11:45 AM
Sept. 26; Oct. 10, 31; Nov. 7, 14, 21; Dec. 12, 19
When we leave this earth, what are the messages or words of advice we would
like to leave behind for our loved ones? What will be your legacy? Ramban,
Rabbi Moses ben Nachman, wrote a beautiful letter for his son, Nachman,
guiding him to live a life of humility and ethical refinement. Explore this
incredible text and see how it can impact our lives today, perhaps encouraging
you to write something similar.
Tuition : $125
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8591
Click here to join the livestream. http://jlearn.online

Torah Line By Line with Rabbi/Dr. Mitch Parker
2024-10-15 10:00 - 11:30 | Max M. Fisher Federation Building 6735 Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Twp
TORAH LINE BY LINE with Rabbi/Dr. Mitch Parker
HYBRID – this class is offered IN- PERSON at the Max M. Fisher Federation
Building,
and ON ZOOM
TUESDAYS, 10 – 11:30 AM
Monthly : Sept. 17; Oct. 15; Nov. 12; Dec. 10; Jan. 14; Feb. 4; Mar. 18;
Apr. 22; May 20
Sacrifices, laws of purity and holiness, societal expectations, rules and rule
breakers. These are just some of the topics we will explore in this third book
of the Torah. Join Mitch Parker to explore how our ancestors worshipped G-d
and how these 3,000 year old rules continue to impact our Jewish lives today.
You don’t want to miss this engaging conversation.
Tuition : $210
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8574
