Film Screening and Talk Back with Eddie Rubin, Executive Producer of "OUT OF MY MIND"
2025-03-09 15:30 - 17:30 (America/Detroit) | 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

Sensory Purim Pop-up with Julie Jacobs of Sensory Sprouts
2025-03-10 09:30 - 10:15 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield
Join JFamily Parent Connector, Taylor Weintraub for some sensory fun! Sensory
Sprouts creator, Julie Jacobs will lead this special pop-up, featuring Purim
themed sensory stations!
$10 per child
Perfect for families with children ages 9 months – 4 years old!
Families are welcome to stay and play in the JFamily Room following the class
until 11:30 AM.
More info about Sensory Sprouts:
Sensory Sprouts is a center-based class that utilizes a variety of modes for
play and learning. My mission is to create a fun, hands-on learning
environment where babies and toddlers can explore and engage their senses
through playful, interactive experiences. I aim to foster curiosity,
creativity, and developmental growth by providing opportunities for sensory
exploration and play through various centers.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/10959

NEXTGen Detroit & JKids and Family Present: A Character Brunch & Paramount's PAW Patrol: The Movie!
2025-03-16 09:30 - 13:00 | The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield
Join the Paw Patrol crew for breakfast, barks and big screen fun. Two of our
Paw Patrol favorites, Chase and Skye, can’t wait to meet you and your little
ones at the J. (in Handelman Hall)
Take photos and enjoy a short performance from our four-legged celebrity
guests from 9:45 to 10:30AM. We’ll be serving bagels, fruit and hamantaschen,
and we have a few Purim- themed projects planned.
Wearing pajamas or your cozy-comfies is encouraged! Stick around after brunch
for Paramount’s Paw Patrol movie playing in The Berman Theater at 11:45am.
$36 for the whole experience: brunch, crafts, performance and movie.
$25 per family includes the brunch, crafts and performance.
Individual tickets for just the movie are $5 each.
Dietary laws observed.
This event is intended for families with children ages 0 to 5, siblings of all
ages welcome too.
Thank you to our committee members: Marni Katz, Stephanie Lucker, Stephanie
Parzen, Lisa Gold, Lauren Sofen Soleimani, Alissa VanderKooi and Becca Weiner.
Synopsis : When their biggest rival, Humdinger, becomes Mayor of nearby
Adventure City and starts wreaking havoc, Ryder and the heroic pups kick into
high gear to face the challenge head on. While one pup must face his past in
Adventure City, the team finds help from a new ally, the savvy dachshund
Liberty. Together, the PAW Patrol fights to save the citizens of Adventure
City.
Director: Cal Brunker
Production year: 2021
Rating: G
Studio: Paramount Pictures
Runtime: 88 minutes
Cast: Yara Shahidi, Kim Kardashian, Randall Park, Dax Shepard
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/10692

JCC Day Camps Information Meeting March
2025-03-20 18:00 - 19:00
Want to learn more about our Main Camp programs before signing your camper up,
or have you already signed your camper up and would like to be more prepared
with information about where your camper is going for a week or more? Join us!
We will be discussing what a day at camp looks like, what to send your camper
with for the week, the types of camp offered, any other general information,
and answering any questions there might be.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/10552
Click here to join the Zoom livestream. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89242676742

Spring Break Day Camp Registration
2025-03-24 08:30 - 15:30, 2025-03-25 08:30 - 15:30, 2025-03-26 08:30 - 15:30, 2025-03-27 08:30 - 15:30, 2025-03-28 08:30 - 15:30 | JCC Day Camps 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
Spring Break Camp is back! Our Spring Break Day Camp offers age-based
programming for campers entering Kindergarten through 5th grade. Activities
include exploring nature, sports, arts and crafts, read aloud, team building,
and more! Spring Break Day Camp will take place March 24 – 28.
Brought to you by JCC Day Camps!
Drop off 8:30-9:00am, camp will run 9:00am-3:00pm and pick up from
3:00-3:30pm.
Pricing: $75 a day
No financial aid or scholarships are available at this time.
Registration will close on March 17th. Cancellations will receive credit
towards future break camp or summer camp dates.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/10502

Modern Jewish Medical Ethics With Jill Gutmann
2025-03-24 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-04-28 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-05-19 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-06-16 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

The Barbara and Douglas Bloom Matzah Factory at Jewish Senior Life’s Fleischman Residence
2025-04-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Fleischman Residence – Assisted Living 6710 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield
Join us as we prepare for Passover at Jewish Senior Life’s The Edward I. &
Freda Fleischman Residence/Louis C. & Edith B. Blumberg Plaza. We’ll be
kicking off the Barbara and Douglas z”l Bloom Matzah Factory with this inter-
generational mitzvah experience!
This celebration with Jewish Senior Life will include:

Matzah making with Rabbi Shneur Silberberg from Bais Chabad Torah Center
A Passover Performance from Bais Chabad Torah Center Hebrew School
Salt water bowl craft

This event is geared toward families with children ages 5-10. Spaces are
limited.
Make sure to register for the full Matzah Factory experience on April 6th,
(https://jlive.app/events/10973)
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/11168

Barbara and Douglas z''l Bloom Matzah Factory 2025
2025-04-06 15:00 - 17:00 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
Please join JFamily for the annual Barbara and Douglas z”l Bloom Matzah
Factory on April 6, 2025! This family-friendly Passover event will include a
Passover play in the Berman Theater, matzah making with Rabbi Shneur
Silberberg from Bais Chabad and activities that will explore the five senses
of Passover.
Passover Play – The Berman Theater 3-3:30PM
Matzah Making & Activities- 3:30-5PM
(Activities will not open until 3:30PM!)
https://jfamily.jccdet.org/mediapolicy:
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 Rachael Gerstein.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/10973

JFamily Passover Pop-up with Tunezies, Jesse Palter
2025-04-10 09:45 - 10:30 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield
Join JFamily for a special Passover themed pop-up with Tunezies, Jesse Palter!
This amazing class will have your little ones moving and discovering the big
beats of the holidays.
Families are welcome to stay and play following the class until 11:30AM.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/10960

Passover Pop-Up at Goldfish Swim School- West Bloomfield
2025-04-16 10:00 - 11:30 | Goldfish Swim School -West Bloomfield 6335-A Orchard Lake Rd, West Bloomfield
Join JKids and Families and Hillel Day School for a splash-tacular Passover
celebration at Goldfish Swim School in West Bloomfield! We’ll "sea" you in the
pool for a morning of Passover memories that will last long after the seders
are over!
This event is geared towards children ages 0-10.
Cost is $5 per child.

Appropriate pool attire must be worn in the pool.
Registrants will be emailed separate waivers from Goldfish Swim School.
Fruit and drinks will be served.
Coastguard approved life vests are allowed.

View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/11243

Pop-up Stroller Walk in Huntington Woods!
2025-05-16 09:30 - 10:30 | Monarch Market Cafe 10099 W Eleven Mile Rd, Huntington Woods
Join our Parent Connector, Adina Goss for a stroller walk around Huntington
Woods. We will meet inside Monarch Market Café, grab a coffee then head out
for a stroll!
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/11663

JFamily Challah Train Nominations 2025-2026
2025-06-02 00:00 - 2026-05-31 00:00
🚂Choo Choo! All Aboard the JFamily Challah Train!
Do you know a family who could use a little extra love this week? Maybe they
just welcomed a new baby, moved into a new home, are navigating a tough
time—or maybe they’ve just been doing something wonderful and deserve to be
celebrated. Whatever the reason, the JFamily Challah Train is ready to
roll their way with a special Shabbat surprise!
Each week, our incredible Parent Connectors deliver fresh challah and a
bag of goodies to families across Metro Detroit. It’s our way of sharing
the warmth of Shabbat and reminding families that they’re seen, supported, and
celebrated.
Whether it’s a “just because” or a meaningful milestone, the Challah Train is
a small gesture with a big heart—and now, we need your help to keep it
going!
💛 Who can you nominate?
Families with children ages 0–10 living in Metro Detroit who could use
a warm Shabbat hug.
📬 What will they receive?
A delicious challah, a thoughtful bag of Shabbat-themed goodies, and a whole
lot of love.
✅ How do you nominate someone?
Just click the “Sign Up” button below and fill out the quick form. It only
takes a minute to brighten someone’s week.
This heartfelt initiative is generously supported by PJ Library Detroit ,
and together, we’re helping families feel connected, celebrated, and cared
for.
🚂Don’t miss the train—nominate a family today!
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/11900

Donuts with Dads and Friends: A Father's Day Pop Up!
2025-06-08 10:00 - 11:30 | Drake Sports Park 6801 Drake Rd, West Bloomfield
Celebrate the special guys in your life! Join Parent Connector Taylor
Weintraub for a morning of connection, community and fun at Drake Park in West
Bloomfield. Whether you’re a dad, grandpa, uncle or special friend – we want
to celebrate you! Open to the whole family and geared towards families with
children ages 10 and under. Donuts, drinks and snacks will be served!
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/11770

Sign Language with Ms. Amanda: A JFamily Pop-Up!
2025-06-10 10:00 - 12:00 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield
Join Us for a Special Morning of Learning and Fun!
Come spend a morning with parent connector Julie Michaels and Ms. Amanda as we
explore the basics of American Sign Language (ASL) and learn a few Hebrew
words for Shabbat! This is a wonderful opportunity for families with children
ages 6 months-6 years to learn together!
• 45 minutes of Sign Language fun
• Followed by snack and playtime in the JFamily Room
Meet Ms. Amanda Heikkila — a vibrant and joyful presence in our community!
With over 10 years of experience as an American Sign Language interpreter,
Amanda brings passion and heart to everything she does. As a proud Jewish mom
raising two little ones, she’s deeply committed to creating inclusive, fun,
and connected spaces. Amanda believes in the power of early communication and
is on a mission to help more families discover the magic of sign language —
especially with their babies. Her enthusiasm is contagious and makes learning
fun and engaging for kids and parents alike!
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/11800

A Second Blue and White Challah Bake with JFamily and Aish Detroit
2025-06-23 16:00 - 17:00 | Aish Detroit 25725 Coolidge Hwy, Oak Park
Join Aish Detroit and JFamily for our second Israel-themed challah bake of the
year. Come together in a supportive environment to pray for our brothers and
sisters in Israel when they need it most. At this time of open miracles, our
renewed faith and connection to our Jewish community can bring about better
days to come.
Each family will make their own batch of challah – some to take home and some
to give to friends or family who could use some extra strength.
$18 per family covers the cost of challah making materials.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12029

TreeRunner Adventure Park Pop-Up
2025-06-29 09:30 - 12:30 | TreeRunner Adventure Park & Mini Golf West Bloomfield 6200 Drake Rd, West Bloomfield
Get ready for a fun morning of outdoor adventure at TreeRunner Adventure Park-
West Bloomfield! Kids will climb, zip, and swing through the Aerial Forest AND
enjoy 18 holes of mini golf.

All necessary gear and instruction will be provided
Geared for ages 7-11
An adult must accompany children (1 to 3 ratio for 7-11 age range)
Siblings age 4+ welcome with an additional adult

Aerial Forest + Mini Golf Ticket (Age 7-11): $40
Sibling ticket for Junior Course (low ropes) + Mini Golf (age 4-6): $30
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/11539

Sharing Shabbat 2025-2026: Interest Form
2025-07-08 00:00 - 2025-09-03 00:00 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield
Your Family’s Shabbat Adventure Starts Here!
Sharing Shabbat is a 7-month journey for families with children ages 0–11
to explore the joy of Shabbat together. Each month, your family will take part
in meaningful Shabbat experiences designed to help you connect — with the
traditions, with your own home rituals, and with other families in the
community.
Whether you’re new to town, part of an interfaith family, or simply looking to
build lasting connections, Sharing Shabbat offers a welcoming space for
everyone.
🍽️ 4 Home-Hosted Shabbat Meals: Friday night dinner or Saturday
brunch/lunch

Families will be placed into small cohorts that will gather in each other’s homes to celebrate Shabbat in a warm and relaxed setting.
Each host will receive a Sharing Shabbat Host Kit filled with helpful resources and goodies to enhance the experience, including a gift challah to Dakota Bread or Zeman’s Bakery.
Not comfortable hosting in your home? No problem! We still welcome your application and will work with you to find a way for your family to participate.

🌟 All participating families will enjoy these experiences:

Opening Shabbat Dinner & Art Workshop
Chanukah Celebration
Challah Bake
Closing Havdalah Celebration

These shared events bring everyone together to build community, celebrate
Jewish traditions, and create lasting memories.
Ready to join Sharing Shabbat?
After you complete your registration, you’ll receive an email with a link to
the application. Please be sure to submit the application by September
3rd. Once we receive it, a member of the JFamily team will reach out to
schedule a short Zoom conversation to get to know your family and learn more
about what you’re hoping for from your Sharing Shabbat experience.
Please complete the application (https://forms.gle/bodT5EVFiC1h3YXz9)!
Questions?
Contact Rachael Gerstein, JFamily Program Manager, at rgerstein@jccdet.org
— we’re happy to help!
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12021

Sharing Shabbat 2025-2026: Interest Form
2025-07-08 00:00 - 2025-11-03 00:00 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield
Your Family’s Shabbat Adventure Starts Here!
Sharing Shabbat is a 7-month journey for families with children ages 0–11
to explore the joy of Shabbat together. Each month, your family will take part
in meaningful Shabbat experiences designed to help you connect — with the
traditions, with your own home rituals, and with other families in the
community.
Whether you’re new to town, part of an interfaith family, or simply looking to
build lasting connections, Sharing Shabbat offers a welcoming space for
everyone.
🍽️ 4 Home-Hosted Shabbat Meals: Friday night dinner or Saturday
brunch/lunch

Families will be placed into small cohorts that will gather in each other’s homes to celebrate Shabbat in a warm and relaxed setting.
Each host will receive a Sharing Shabbat Host Kit filled with helpful resources and goodies to enhance the experience, including a gift challah to Dakota Bread or Zeman’s Bakery.
Not comfortable hosting in your home? No problem! We still welcome your application and will work with you to find a way for your family to participate.

🌟 All participating families will enjoy these experiences:

Opening Shabbat Dinner & Art Workshop
Chanukah Celebration
Challah Bake
Closing Havdalah Celebration

These shared events bring everyone together to build community, celebrate
Jewish traditions, and create lasting memories.
Ready to join Sharing Shabbat?
After you complete your registration, you’ll receive an email with a link to
the application. Please be sure to submit the application by September
3rd. Once we receive it, a member of the JFamily team will reach out to
schedule a short Zoom conversation to get to know your family and learn more
about what you’re hoping for from your Sharing Shabbat experience.
Please complete the application (https://forms.gle/bodT5EVFiC1h3YXz9)!
Questions?
Contact Stephanie Erez at serez@jccdet.org — we’re happy to help!
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12021

ECC Pool Party with Goldfish Swim School
2025-07-21 17:30 - 19:30 | 6600 W Maple Rd 6600 W Maple Rd,
Join us for an ECC Swim Party with Goldfish Swim School. There will be a talk
on water safety and a visit from Bubbles the fish! Learn about a special
discount for ECC families to enroll in Goldfish swim classes, and enjoy time
together with friends from our ECC community. The Grille will be open for
dinner, and snacks will be provided!
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12197

Pizza in the Park: A Slice of Summer Fun!
2025-07-23 16:30 - 18:00 | Reynolds Park , Huntington Woods
🍕Join Parent Connector Adina Goss for Pizza in the Park! ☀️
What better way to spend a summer evening than with pizza, play, and sunshine?
Bring the whole family for a relaxing night outdoors with delicious pizza, fun
activities, and great company. It’s the perfect recipe for summer fun!
This event is free to attend. A suggested donation of $25 helps us cover the
cost- thank you for your support!
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/11907

Splish Splash Bash!
2025-07-27 10:00 - 11:30 | Heritage Park 24915 Farmington Rd, Farmington Hills
JFamily and NEXTGen Detroit present Splish Splash Bash!
Beat the heat and join us for some summer fun at the Heritage Park Splash Pad,
Playground and Pavilion. We’ll have cooling (and kosher) treats for the grown-
ups and kiddos too!
Please register in advance by July 20th.
$18 per Family.
This in-person event is intended for families with children ages 0 to 11.
Thank you to our event chairs: Sharon Fass, Nicole MacWilliams, Hannah Biran
and Carly Pickel
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/11936

JFamily Gives Back: Fuel for School with Aish Detroit
2025-08-10 10:30 - 12:00 | Aish Detroit 25725 Coolidge Hwy, Oak Park
Join JFamily and Aish Detroit for a meaningful and fun-filled community event
as we come together to support local kids this upcoming school year! We will
pack supply boxes to help ensure every child starts the year off right.
📝 What to Expect :

Pack School Supply Boxes : Help assemble kits filled with essential items to be donated to children in need.
Amazon Wish List : We would greatly appreciate a donation from our (https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/21CRM2MI7Z3J0?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_ggr-subnav-share_544K00X507D61ECZE8RC)(https://a.co/5DAWvze) to help us create the supply boxes. Even if you can’t attend the event, you can still support by purchasing items from the list—every contribution goes directly toward helping a child succeed this school year.
Lunchbox Demo : Learn how to make a healthy, balanced lunch your kids will love with our hands-on demonstration!

We’re proud to partner with Jewish Family Service of Metro Detroit , who
will help distribute the packed supply boxes to children in need throughout
the community.
Bring your family, friends, and a big heart. Whether you’re packing supplies,
donating items, or learning something new, your involvement will make a big
difference.
Geared for ages 5-11.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/11979

New(ish) to Town Pop-Up!
2025-08-17 16:00 - 17:30 | Poppleton Park, Birmingham, United Kingdom
New(ish) to Town?
If you’ve moved here within the last three years, we’d love to welcome you!
Join us for an afternoon filled with ice cream, games, crafts and more! This
pop-up is a great way to meet new friends and connect with other families
nearby!
This event is aimed for families with children ages 0-11.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/11926
