The J - Detroit

SHOP Strollers to Stilettos: Tickets Available Now!
2025-09-07 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Detroit) | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield
Get ready for a one-of-a-kind shopping experience featuring trendy
women’s resale, adorable kids’ gear, unique local vendors, family-focused
services, and the perfect holiday gifts — all under one roof!
Sneak peek of what you’ll find:
🛍️ Fashion & accessories: Vintage & modern women’s clothing, jewelry,
permanent jewelry, charm bars, and more
🧸 Kids & family: Sensory play, STEAM kits, children’s books, slime &
playdough jars, birthday party offerings, and early childhood programs
🏡 Home & lifestyle: Handmade knit goods, seasonal décor, crafts, 3D
printing, and personalized gifts
🍴 Food & treats: Playa Bowls, The Great Greek, sweet treats, clean eats,
coffee bars, and holiday ordering for the season
🧘‍♀️ Wellness & enrichment: Chiropractic care, holistic healing, mental
health support, color analysis sessions, skincare products, and creative
classes
👶👵 From stroller babes to stylish grandmas — all ages are welcome!
Early Bird Shopping : $10
Exclusive early shopping access where you can score the hottest finds before
they fly off the rack!
Join us at 9:00 AM!
General Admission: $5
Join us from 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM to shop!
Kids 12 and under are free!
Please note that all tickets are non-refundable
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12061

Schuler Book Days
2025-10-26 00:00 - 2025-11-01 00:00 | Schuler Books West Bloomfield 7260 Orchard Lake Rd,
Sunday, October 26 – Saturday, November 1, 2025
Support Book Fair by snagging your next great read at the local bookstore
during Schuler Book Days. Every purchase helps write the next story __for our
programs.
Mention ‘The J Detroit’ when shopping in store and use coupon code
JCCMD when making on-line purchases to benefit The J!
Visit our partner at (https://schulerbooks.com)
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12850

Weekly Knitting with Rochelle Imber (former owner of Knit Knit Knit!)
2025-10-28 12:30 - 2026-10-27 14:00 | Janice Charach Gallery 6600 W Maple Rd,
Pre-register here OR RSVP to Rosa Chessler:
([REDACTED]/) or
248.432.5418
Tuesdays 12:30 – 2 PM
$10 per class, or $40 for 5 classes if you pre-register**
Join us for a brand-new knitting adventure at the J with the fabulous
Rochelle Imber, beloved former owner of Knit Knit Knit! Whether you’re a
seasoned stitcher or just picking up needles (or hooks!) for the first time,
this class is your cozy creative corner. Rochelle brings her passion,
experience, and eye for design to help you:
-Fine-tune your current knitting or crochet projects
-Design fun, easy-to-make pieces from scratch
-Learn the basics if you’re brand new to the craft
Come schmooze, show off your handiwork, swap stories, and connect with fellow
yarn lovers. Rochelle will share insider tips, demonstrate new techniques, and
keep the joy of crafting alive and vibrant.
*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.
**Purchase a punch card to attend up to 5 classes.__Card is good
through March 2026.****
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13134

Storied. The Reggae Session with special guest Matisyahu
2025-11-01 20:00 - 22:00 | The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield
STORIED is back at The Berman with The Reggae Session. Join us for an
extraordinary concert experience that delves into the rich tapestry of Jewish
culture and its connections to reggae. This unique event promises to weave
together music, storytelling, and community, celebrating the profound
influence and contributions of Jewish artists and fans to this iconic music
genre.
The concert will feature a special guest, international star Matisyahu.
For nearly two decades, Matisyahu has kept his creative spirit aflame by
evolving his sound, melding genres, and testing the limits of the musical
traditions that have inspired him. His latest release, Hold the Fire, and its
leadoff single "Fireproof" takes inspiration from a dream inspired by
Matisyahu’s Old Testament religion, which has meant so much to his spiritual
and creative life since his recording career began in 2004 and his breakout
"King Without a Crown" blasted into the Billboard charts in 2005.
This concert will spotlight different aspects of Jewish identity as it
intersects with the genre’s ethos, exploring themes of community,
spirituality, and resilience.
“Music has always been a bridge between cultures, and…music resonates deeply
throughout the Jewish experience,” says Benji Rosenzweig, STORIED. Co-
Creator and host of the evening. “We are excited to continue creating a space
where these stories can be heard and celebrated through the universal language
of music.”
This unforgettable evening promises a journey through music and storytelling
as we honor the bonds between Jewish culture and reggae. In a setting similar
to MTV _ Unplugged _meets VH1 Storytellers , the band and Benji will go
back and forth between storytelling and music. Don’t miss out on this fourth
session of STORIED, a concert series audiences are raving about:
“This program was great. The music was AMAZING. We were all rocking out and
they could not have been more fabulous. I loved all the stories!” – anonymous
Grunge Session attendee
Funded with support from Eli Saulson and the Directors’ Discretionary Fund
of The William Davidson Foundation
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12531

Curious George at The J!
2025-11-09 15:00 - 17:30 | The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd,
Monkey Around with Curious George
A JKids and Families Event at the Detroit Jewish Book Fair in partnership
with The Berman Center for the Performing Arts
Sunday, November 9 | 3:00–5:30 PM
The Berman Center for the Performing Arts – The J
$18 per family | General Admission Seating
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Get ready for a delightful afternoon of storytelling, creativity, and fun at
this special family event celebrating Curious George, the beloved little
monkey with a big sense of adventure!
Start your visit with hands-on craft activities and snacks, then settle into
the theater for a one-of-a-kind experience with a real monkey beginning at
3:15 PM. Afterward, enjoy a screening of the animated Curious George
movie on the big screen. When the credits roll, capture a memorable photo with
the Man in the Yellow Hat and browse a pop-up shop with Curious George books
available for purchase.
Did you know?Curious George was created by Jewish authors Margret and
H.A. Rey, who fled Europe during World War II with the original manuscript
tucked in a bicycle basket—a remarkable story of resilience and creativity
behind this beloved character.
This is the perfect experience for children, parents, grandparents, and all
caregivers to enjoy together. Bring your whole crew and celebrate books,
family, and curiosity with us!
Reserve your spot today. Space is limited and this event is sure to sell
out!
About the movie: Animated monkeyshines about the impish chimp, who leaves his
natural habitat and journeys to the big city to help his human pal save a
museum. Adapted from the kid-lit classics.
Rating: G
Runtime: 86 minutes
Cast: Will Ferrell, Drew Barrymore, David Cross, Eugene Levy, Joan Plowright
Thank you to our sponsor Goldfish Swim School West Bloomfield for making this
event possible.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12348
