The Book Of Exodus: Text And Texture with Rabbi Joseph Klein
2025-02-07 11:30 - 13:00, 2025-02-14 11:30 - 13:00, 2025-02-21 11:30 - 13:00, 2025-02-28 11:30 - 13:00, 2025-03-07 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Detroit)
THE BOOK OF EXODUS: TEXT AND TEXTURE with Rabbi Joseph Klein
ZOOM
FRIDAYS, 11:30 AM – 1 PM
Jan. 17, 24, 31; Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28; Mar. 7
This course will be a close and careful reading of the better-known Exodus
narratives and their rabbinic and modern commentaries. The class will
incorporate a discussion of the Documentary Hypothesis as a means of better
understanding the purpose and intention of this foundation text of Torah, as
well as presentation of what archaeology and Egyptology can teach about its
historicity.
Tuition : $190
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Two Part Workshop: Pushing the Boundaries of Landscapes and Seascapes
2025-02-09 13:00 - 15:00 | The J 6600 W Maple Rd,
Two Part Series: Mixed Media by Land and Sea
Pushing the Boundaries of Landscapes and Seascapes
Instructed by Marci Bykat
Join us in one or both of two upcoming workshops in which we will lead you
step by step into the art of landscape and seascape painting. Each participant
will be able to make two or more landscapes per class using watercolors,
acrylic markers, oil pastels and other less conventional materials like
bleeding tissue paper, and tools and materials made from nature and wax.
WORKSHOP 1:
Pushing Boundaries in Landscapes
Sunday, January 26, 1 – 3 PM
$50, Materials Included
Registration Deadline: January 21, 2025
WORKSHOP 2:
Pushing Boundaries in Seascape
Sunday, February 9, 1 – 3 PM
$50, Materials included
Registration Deadline: February 4, 2025
You will have the option to register for Workshop 2 only, since workshop 1 has
passed.
*Each session needs a minimum of 7 students to run. If either or both sessions are unable to take place, you will be fully refunded as necessary.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/9840

Open Play at The J! Winter 2025
2025-02-10 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-02-24 09:30 - 11:30 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
Welcome to Open Play at the J! Join us in the JFamily Room inside The J every
Monday morning that schools are typically in session. We will be open from
9:30 AM until 11:30 for fun and play time! Each week, we may gather for a
circle and story time around 10:30 AM, but you are welcome to come and go
anytime during Open Play hours.
Open Play is geared toward families with children ages 0-4. Parents,
grandparents, and other caregivers are welcome! This is a drop-in program,
not a drop-off.
Cost: $10 per family per session. Register for as many Mondays as you
would like! Pre-registration is appreciated, but walk-ins are welcome!
Food: You may bring your own nut-free snacks, and additional children’s snacks
will be available for purchase in the JFamily Room. Coffee and other food
items may be purchased in The Porch cafe across from the JFamily Room.
All JFamily programs welcome the diversity we know exists in our community.
This includes, but is not limited to, multifaith families, Jews of Color,
single parent families, members of the trans and LGBTQ+ community, people with
disabilities, and people from various economic backgrounds.
If you or any family member needs accommodations in order to successfully
participate in the program, please reach out to our
team !
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/9144

JBaby Prenatal Winter 2025
2025-02-10 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: 1/28
(Newborn Care/Feeding) at Hillel Day School, 2/4: (Labor and Delivery) at The
J Detroit in West Bloomfield, 2/10: (Daddy Boot Camp/Moms Talk, Brit Milah,
Challah bake) at Aish Detroit in Oak Park.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/9762

G-D Talk – Rabbinic Perspectives On Jewish Life with Rabbi Joseph Krakoff
2025-02-12 15:00 - 16:00
G-D TALK – RABBINIC PERSPECTIVES ON JEWISH LIFE with Rabbi Joseph Krakoff
ZOOM
WEDNESDAYS, 3 – 4 PM
Jan. 22, 29; Feb. 5
Jewish collectors have contributed to and enriched art museums; a few have
even created their own museums. This series will look at examples of the art
collected by well-known families such as the Rothschilds and the Steins, and
lesserknown individuals such as Ludwig and Rosy Fischer. The art will vary
from Judaica to Old Master paintings, impressionists, expressionists and
modern art. Join Wendy Evans for this fascinating journey through some of the
best collections of art.
Tuition : $70
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8584
Click here to join the livestream. http://jlearn.online

Salon Series Continues: A Talmudic Exploration Of Hillel’s Teachings On Ethics And Kindness
2025-02-13 09:30 - 11:00, 2025-02-20 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-02-27 09:30 - 11:00, 2025-03-06 09:30 - 11:00, 2025-03-13 09:30 - 11:00
SALON SERIES CONTINUES: A TALMUDIC EXPLORATION OF HILLEL’S TEACHINGS ON
ETHICS AND KINDNESS with Rabbi Tzvi Muller
ZOOM
THURSDAYS, 9:30 – 11 AM
Oct. 31; Nov. 7, 14, 21; Dec. 5, 12, 19; Jan. 9, 16, 23; Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27;
Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27; Apr. 3, 24;
May 1, 8, 15, 22
The genius of the Talmud, and the methodology of distilling its principles
toward application for Jewish ethical life, has been the hallmark of Jewish
scholarship throughout the ages. In this series, we analyze the teachings of
Hillel and his academy and examine them through the lens of the classic
commentaries. We will enlighten ourselves through the process of translating
these relevant Jewish teachings into everyday life while exploring the art of
practical Talmudic investigation. Class size is limited. Please contact the
office for registration.
Tuition : $525
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8598
Click here to join the livestream. http://jlearn.online

The Hearts Prayer, Exploring The Book Of Psalms with Rabbi Michele Faudem
2025-02-13 10:45 - 11:45, 2025-03-06 10:45 - 11:45, 2025-03-13 10:45 - 11:45
THE HEARTS PRAYER, EXPLORING THE BOOK OF PSALMS with Rabbi Michele Faudem
ZOOM
THURSDAYS, 10:45 – 11:45 AM
Jan. 23, 30; Feb. 6, 13; Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27; Apr. 3, 24; May 1, 8
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Through the ages, Psalms have played a tremendous role in the lives of the
Jewish people. It is part of our liturgy, and many have repeatedly turned to
Psalms for encouragement and comfort in moments of crisis or despair. Delve
into and unpack numerous Psalms and see how they can help us articulate what
is occurring in our lives and how they help connect us to G-d and the
centuries of Jews who came before us.
Tuition : $185
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8592
Click here to join the livestream. http://jlearn.online

Pushing Boundaries - Artist Talk
2025-02-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Janice Charach Gallery 6600 W Maple Rd,, West Maple Road 6600, Michigan, 48322, United States
Join us on Sunday, February 16 from 1-3pm to hear from the artists of Pushing
Boundaries.
Developed in conjunction with Nanci LaBret Einstein, “Pushing Boundaries”
features artists using diverse materials that are brought together in the
spirit of play and concept of challenging space. This immersive exhibit is a
collection of installations from seven artists: Jeanne Bieri, Boisali Biswas,
Terry Lee Dill, Nanci LaBret Einstein, Meighen Jackson, Jay Knapp and David
Velez Felix.
The Pushing Boundaried exhibition will be on view January 19 – March 5, 2025.
For more information about the exhibition and the gallery, (https://charachgallery.org)
Let us know you can make it. Registrations are not required, but they are
appreciated.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/10010

Dads' Night Out with JFamily - February
2025-02-19 19:30 - 21:30 | Shield’s Restaurant Bar Pizzeria 1476 W Maple Rd, Troy
Dads deserve a night out, too! Take some time with the guys in a relaxed
environment while you schmooze, network and enjoy good company. See some of
your old friends and make some new ones!
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/10592

Modern Jewish Medical Ethics With Jill Gutmann
2025-02-24 10:00 - 11:30
MODERN JEWISH MEDICAL ETHICS with Jill Gutmann
﻿ZOOM
MONDAYS, 10 – 11:30 AM
Monthly : Oct. 28; Nov. 18; Dec. 16; Jan. 27; Feb. 24; Mar. 24; Apr.
28; May 19; June 16
Take a deep dive into the hot medical issues of the day with bioethicist Jill
Gutmann. Whether the subject is public health or women’s rights to their
bodies, you will be guided through an engaging discussion while looking at the
science, politics, Jewish commentary and other relevant sources to frame your
opinion. Never knowing what the timely topic will be until class, this fun,
informative and engaging class is sure to make you think and want the
conversation to continue long after the class has ended.
Tuition:__$210
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8564
Click here to join the livestream. http://jlearn.online

Brad Meltzer
2025-03-06 19:00 - 21:00 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
" If you really want to shock the world, unleash your kindness."
—Brad Meltzer
Based on bestselling author Brad Meltzer’s viral commencement speech for his
son’s 2024 graduating class at the University of Michigan, MAKE MAGIC is the
little book of hope for anyone who has ever wished for more. More
authenticity. More empathy. More gratitude. A more fulfilling life.
With charming, thoughtful insights from his remarkable life and career,
Meltzer uses magic as allegory, sharing the secret that there are only four
types of magic tricks:
1) you make something appear,
2) you make something disappear,
3) you make two things switch places, and
4) you turn one thing into something else—the hardest trick of all,
transformation.
Embracing each of these easy-to-follow tricks—and unleashing your kindness and
empathy—will inspire you to craft a life filled with wonder and awe. MAKE
MAGIC is an uplifting message from one of today’s most inspiring voices.
Brad Meltzer is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of thirteen
thrillers, six nonfiction books, and the Ordinary People Change the World
series.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/10617

Spring Fused Glass Yard Decor Workshop
2025-03-09 13:00 - 15:30 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd,
Spring Fused Glass Yard Decor Workshop
Instructed by Katrina Ruby
Come to The J and make spring inspired fused glass art piece to decorate your
yard or garden. Working alongside experienced glass artist, Katrina Ruby, you
will learn the art of fused glass and create your very own masterpiece.
Sunday, March 9, 2025
1:00 – 3:30 pm
After the workshop your work will be fired and days will be scheduled for you
to pick up your finished piece.
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, March 4, 2025
*A minimum of 6 students are needed to run the class. If the class is unable to take place, you will be fully refunded.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/10078

Film Screening and Talk Back with Eddie Rubin, Executive Producer of "OUT OF MY MIND"
2025-03-09 15:30 - 17:30 | The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield
Celebrating Jewish Disability Awareness Acceptance and Inclusion Month (JDAIM)
with Opening the Doors and JKids and Families departments.
Film screening and talk back with Eddie Rubin, Executive Producer of Out of
My Mind
Sunday, March 9 at 3:30 PM
Registration & Resource Fair at 3:00 PM
FREE event for adults and children 10 and up
Sensory family friendly activity room for children 10 and up – Must be
accompanied by parent.
﻿ASL Interpreter available
*Registration Required for film and activities
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/10405

Winter Community Blood Drive
2025-03-11 08:30 - 14:30 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield
Give the greatest gift of all – the gift of life.
The J Detroit Community Blood Drive
Tuesday, March 11
8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
After our last blood drive, we were blown away by the support of our caring
community. Let’s keep the giving going! Sign up today to give the lifesaving
gift of blood.
Your donation supports the local blood supply and helps ensure Blood Centers
of America is ready to provide blood to Magen David Adom, Israel’s emergency
services system, whenever needed.
Spots are limited. Register today!
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/10281

Learn to play Canasta with Robin Kaufman
2025-03-11 13:00 - 16:00 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield
To register, e-mail
([REDACTED]/) or call
(248) 432-5418
Learn to play Canasta with Robin Kaufman!
March 4 & 11 – 1 – 4 p.m.
Registrants must attend both sessions
This class requires a minimum of 4 people and maximum of 8 people.
To register, e-mail
([REDACTED]/) or call
(248) 432-5418
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/10094

Scholars in Session: Jews and Drag-An American Cultural History 1900-2020
2025-03-16 16:00 - 18:00 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield
Golan Moskowitz, 2024-2025 University of Michigan Frankel Institute Fellow,
explores the Jewish American cultural history of the gender-transcendent
performance art of drag, from early twentieth-century Yiddish vaudeville
through contemporary Emmy-winning reality television. Professor Moskowitz will
discuss how marginalized Jewish artists, writers, and performers creatively
process legacies of embodied otherness, focusing especially on Jewish American
descendants of immigrants and Holocaust survivors, as well as on LGBTQ Jewish
creatives.
Presented by SAJE (Seminars for Adult Jewish Enrichment). Co-Sponsored by the
Frankel Institute for Advanced Judaic Studies, University of Michigan and
JLearn.
Seminars for Adult Jewish Enrichment (SAJE) programming is endowed by a
generous gift from Cis Maisel and supported by Carol & Ronald P. Fogel, Sheri
& David Jaffa, and Elaine & Michael Serling through The J’s Pillar of Light
Program. SAJE inspires meaningful connections and important conversations.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/10051

Torah Line By Line with Rabbi/Dr. Mitch Parker
2025-03-18 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

Infant and Child CPR Training
2025-03-18 18:00 - 21:00 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield
Join The J Kids & Families departments for an Infant and Child CPR Training
session.
This training will cover the essential skills needed for pediatric and infant
CPR. Upon completion, attendees will receive a certification provided by the
instructor, Randi Krause, a nurse practitioner. Mannequins and necessary
supplies will be provided for hands-on practice. The course will also include
instruction on the use of an AED, as well as basic first aid and choking
prevention techniques.
About the Instructor:
Randi Krause brings 14 years of experience working in the emergency room as a
technician and registered nurse. She earned her nurse practitioner designation
in December 2023 and currently practices at an urgent care facility.
Randi is passionate about teaching and believes everyone should be equipped
with basic CPR skills. After her extensive experience in the ER, she
recognizes that the majority of CPR efforts (76%) take place outside of
hospitals—often in public spaces or at home—and emphasizes the importance of
widespread CPR training.
Refreshments will be provided during the training.
This program is sponsored by the JKids & Families departments: JFamily, JCC
Day Camps and Special Needs, and Sarah and Irving Pitt Early Childhood Center
and Opening the Doors.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/10208

Dads' Night Out with JFamily - March
2025-03-19 19:30 - 22:30 | 5th Tavern Bloomfield 2262 S Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Twp
Dads deserve a night out, too! Take some time with the guys in a relaxed
environment while you schmooze, network and enjoy good company. See some of
your old friends and make some new ones!
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/10837
