The J - Detroit

The Time of Your Life: Totally 80s! Author Talk with Gary Graff and Live Performance of 80s Classics
2025-11-15 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Detroit) | The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield
Take a musical trip back to the 80s (and 90s!) with performances and
conversation. Local author Gary Graff , editor of 501 Essential Albums of
the 80s and 501 Essential Albums of the 90s , will be joined by his
contributors for an interactive talk about the music of both decades, while
the Steve Taylor Three, Carolyn Striho, and Scott Dailey play some of those
classic songs live throughout the night!
Author talk and concert. In-person at The Berman ticketed event $25;
Enjoy 10% off 501 Essential Albums of the 80s when purchasing with ticket.
This program is made possible in part by a generous gift from the Burton A.
Zipser and Sandra D. Zipser Foundation
Bronze Book Sponsor: Congregation Shaarey Zedek Gen Xers; The Berman
Center for the Performing Arts
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Anita Naftaly Family Circle Conference - Raising Resilience: Help our Children THRIVE
2025-11-16 13:00 - 14:30 | The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd,
Opening the Doors
Anita Naftaly Family Circle Conference
Presenting Tovah P. Klein. A child development expert, psychology professor
and author, Dr. Tovah P. Klein gives parents and teachers the tools to help
kids facing learning, social and/or mental health challenges build resilience
and flourish in an unpredictable ever-changing world. Accessible and
compassionate, Raising Resilience is a timely resource for empowering kids
to build meaningful thriving lives.
Questions and sponsorship: llight@jfsdetroit.org
A partner of Jewish Family Service.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12018

Lights, Torah, Action! Judaism On Broadway with Professor Howard Lupovitch
2025-11-18 19:00 - 20:30
LIGHTS, TORAH, ACTION! JUDAISM ON BROADWAY with PROFESSOR HOWARD LUPOVITCH
ZOOM
TUESDAYS, 7 – 8:30 PM
Nov. 4, 11, 18
Explore the profound impact of Jewish culture, identity and history on
Broadway, America’s iconic theater district. Beginning with the early 20th
century, students will examine how Jewish immigrants influenced the
development of Broadway as a vibrant cultural landscape. The course will cover
the contributions of key figures, from songwriters and producers to actors and
playwrights, highlighting how their Jewish heritage shaped the themes,
narratives and musical styles of numerous productions.
Tuition: $75
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Lea Kalisch in SHTETL CABARET
2025-11-22 20:00 - 22:00 | The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield
SHTETL CABARET, a night of Jewish entertainment and Yiddishkayt, delivered
with young, zestful, sexy energy. Lea gives tradition a face lift. Yiddish
Theater, forgotten melodies, original songs and mashups – From Rap to Rumba,
Folk to Feminism, Lea blends styles and languages like a smoothie. She slips
into different characters to make you laugh with one eye and cry with the
other. You will meet her alter ego REBBETZIN LEA, so if you need a matchmaker,
you better be there!
"The most unique and refreshing act I’ve seen in a very long time!" -Brian
D.

"Fantastic Performer! Wonderful singer, dancer and actress. What a treat!
Very heimish!" -Catherine L.
"A rebbetzin walks into a bar."..seriously, amazing performance with great
chutzpah + neshuma!" – Martha H.
Multicultural, multilingual cabaret, full of Yiddishkayt! Lea will make you
cry with one eye and laugh with the other.
TICKETS $35-$50
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12504

Artist Talk: Beyond the Wall
2025-11-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Janice Charach Gallery 6600 W Maple Rd,
“BEYOND THE WALL”
Exhibit at Janice Charach Gallery
Artist Talk: Sunday, November 23, 1 p.m.
Hear from the artists of Beyond the Wall, a captivating art exhibit
showcasing the work of contemporary sculptors who challenge the conventions of
dimensionality. Featuring a curated blend of wall-mounted pieces and free-
standing sculptures, this collection explores the interplay between surface
and structure, intimacy and monumentality.
Each artist brings a unique approach to material, form, and spatial
presence—whether affixed to the wall or commanding the floor. From subtle
reliefs that blur the line between painting and sculpture, to bold, immersive
forms that invite movement and reflection, these works engage viewers in a
tactile and visual conversation.
This exhibit invites you to experience sculpture not as static object, but as
active participant—transforming the walls, occupying the air, and reshaping
how we perceive space itself.
Featured Artists:
Terrence Campagna
Doug Cannell
Amelia Currier
Robert Mirek
John Rizzo
Mike Ross
Amadeus Roy
Larry Zdeb
EXHIBIT SPONSORS: Manat Foundation, Doris Shulman, Esther Hankin, Dr. Judy
Balan Pearl, Sue & Alan Jay Kaufman Foundation
PROGRAM SPONSORS: Lesley & Dr. Barry Feldman, Judy & Dr. John Marx, Arlene &
Jack Schultz
For more on exhibits and events, visit
(https://charachgallery.org/).
OPEN HOURS DURING EXHIBITS:
Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday – 10 am – 4 pm
Thursday – 11 am – 7 pm
*Visit the website or social media for up-to-date information & holiday
closures.
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The Heartbeat Of A Jewish Home: European Country Estates With Wendy Evans
2025-12-11 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-01-08 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-02-05 10:00 - 11:30
THE HEARTBEAT OF A JEWISH HOME: EUROPEAN COUNTRY ESTATES with WENDY EVANS
ZOOM
THURSDAYS, 10 – 11:30 AM
MONTHLY: Dec. 11; Jan. 8; Feb. 5
Throughout Europe, numerous palaces, villas, and country estates bear
testament to Jewish history and influence. Land ownership served as a
meaningful expression of social standing for Jewish communities. For instance,
Weimar statesman Walther Rathenau acquired and restored the
Prussian royal palace at Bad Freienwalde near Berlin. Similarly, Benjamin
Disraeli purchased Hughenden Manor to affirm his status as an English
gentleman. In the early 1900s, banker Moïse de Camondo commissioned the
construction of a mansion inspired by the Petit Trianon at Versailles to
house his impressive collections. These enduring landmarks reflect both the
triumphs and tragedies experienced by Jewish lives across history.
Tuition: $70
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