MEGA Open Play at The J on MLK Jr. Day! January 2025
2025-01-20 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Detroit) | Inline Hockey Center 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield
Welcome to MEGA Open Play at The J: MLK Jr. Day Edition! Join us in the large
Inline Hockey Center of The J for bounce houses, tricycle track, and toddler
play area, with a special chessed project in honor of MLK Jr. Day. 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.
The J is also excited to welcome Repair the World who will be coordinating a
special service day opportunity! This will take place from 10:00 -1:00 in The
J’s lobby. Make sure to stop by during Mega Open Play!
MEGA Open Play is geared toward families with children ages 0-8.
Cost: $10 per family per session. Pre-registration is appreciated, but
walk-ins are welcome!
*Parents, grandparents, and other caregivers are welcome! THIS IS A DROP-IN PROGRAM, NOT A DROP-OFF.
Food: You may bring your own nut-free snacks. Additional children’s snacks
will be available for purchase.
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
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View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/10099

Dads' Night Out with JFamily - January
2025-01-22 19:30 - 21:30 | Mon Jin Lau 1515 E 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/10213

Open Play at The J! Winter 2025
2025-01-27 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-02-03 09:30 - 11:30, 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

Pop-up Stroller Walk at The Somerset Collection
2025-01-31 09:00 - 10:00 | Somerset Collection 2800 W Big Beaver Rd, Troy
Join our Parent Connector, Adina Goss for a stroller walk at The Somerset
Collection in Troy! We will meet on the North side, in front of Starbucks on
the first floor!
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/10372

Disney's Encanto with JKids and Families
2025-02-16 13:00 - 15:00 | The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield
Get ready for a magical adventure with Disney’s Encanto! JKids and Families
invites you to join us for a special showing, crafts and activities.
Tickets are $10 per adult, $7 per child and $9 per senior.
Concessions will be available for purchase!
Purchase tickets here: (https://tickets.thejdetroit.org/the-j-kids-family)
Note: This is not a drop off event. Children must be accompanied by
guardian.
Synopsis: “Encanto” tells the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals,
who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant
town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. The magic of the Encanto
has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift from super strength
to the power to heal—every child except one, Mirabel (voice of Stephanie
Beatriz). But when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in
danger, Mirabel decides that she, the only ordinary Madrigal, might just be
her exceptional family’s last hope.
Director: Jared Bush
Production year: 2021
Rating: PG
Studio: Walt Disney Pictures
Runtime: 99 minutes
Cast: Stephanie Beatriz, Maria Cecilia Botero, John Leguizamo, Mauro Castillo,
Jessica Darrow
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/10450

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

Open Play at The J! Spring 2025
2025-03-03 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!
There will be no class on March 10th, March 24th and April 14th.
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/10878

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

CHROMA - Exhibition & Sale
2025-03-30 00:00 - 2025-05-07 00:00 | Janice Charach Gallery 6600 W Maple Rd,
CHROMA: Color with Intent
March 30 – May 7, 2025
Opening Reception: Sunday, March 30, 1-4 pm
CHROMA , curated by Kim Fay, features artists who use color in unique
and intentional ways. With a selection of invited artists along with an open
call to the community, this diverse exhibit explores color’s purpose,
diversity, and power within art.
INVITED ARTISTS: ‘Jide Aje, Ijania Cortez, Olivia Guterson, Sean Hages, Andy
Koupal, Ashley Marie, Mike Ross, Amy Sacksteder, Chris Schneider, Genevieve
Vanzandt, Scheherazade Washington Parrish
For more information about the exhibition (https://thejdetroit.org/culture-education/janice-charach–
gallery/exhibits/pushingboundaries/).
NEW OPEN HOURS: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 10 am – 4 pm, Thursday: 11 am – 7
pm Open Late!
Visit the website or social media for up-to-date information & holiday closures.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/11032

Detroit Jewish Film Festival: Torn
2025-04-28 19:00 - 21:00 | The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd,
Documentary / USA / English / 75 minutes
After the October 7 attacks, artists Nitzan Mintz and Dede Bandaid launched
the “Kidnapped from Israel” grassroots poster campaign in NY to raise
awareness about the hostages taken by Hamas. Torn explores the motivations
of activists putting up and tearing down the posters, revealing the
complexities of the war through intense debates and personal stories.
Talk-back with director Nim Shapira and the artists following the screening,
moderated by Prof. Yael Aronoff, Director of the Serling Institute for Jewish
Studies and Modern Israel at Michigan State University.
This program is proudly sponsored by the Israel Engagement Fund: A JCC
Association of North America Program Accelerator and the Ministry of Diaspora
Affairs.
Presented by The Lenore Marwil Detroit Jewish Film Festival
Sponsors: Jewish Federation of Detroit; The MSU Serling Institute for
Jewish Studies and Modern Israel; Janice Charach Gallery, JFamily; JLearn
Pillar of Light: Manat Foundation; Elaine and Michael Serling
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/11176

Dads' Night Out with JFamily - April
2025-04-30 19:30 - 21:30 | Zao Jun New Asian & Sushi 6608 Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Hills
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/11291

Detroit Jewish Film Festival: Colleyville
2025-05-01 19:00 - 21:00 | The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd,
Documentary / USA / English / 80 minutes
On January 15, 2022, an ordinary Shabbat morning at Congregation Beth Israel
in Colleyville, Texas, turned into a harrowing hostage crisis involving Rabbi
Charlie Cytron-Walker and three others. Colleyville is a gripping real-life
drama showcasing the resilience of the hostages and community while
highlighting the complexities of antisemitism._
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Talk-back with Ophir award-winning filmmaker Dani Menkin and Rabbi Charlie
Cytron-Walker following the screening, moderated by Rabbi Paul Yedwab, Temple
Israel.
Presented by The Lenore Marwil Detroit Jewish Film Festival
Sponsors: ADL Michigan; Hadassah Greater Detroit Region; Temple Israel
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/11178

Detroit Jewish Film Festival: The Ancient Law-Silent Film with Live Klezmer Music
2025-05-04 13:00 - 15:30 | The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd,
Silent Film/Drama / Germany / German with English subtitles / 128 minutes
This beautifully restored 1923 silent masterpiece tells the poignant story of
a rabbi’s son who leaves his Polish shtetl to pursue acting in Vienna. The
film is accompanied by a live musical score composed and performed by klezmer
violinist Alicia Svigals and silent film pianist Donald Sosin, adding a
unique, immersive dimension to this CineConcert experience.
The live performance is made possible by The Sunrise Foundation for Education
and the Arts.
Presented by The Lenore Marwil Detroit Jewish Film Festival
Sponsors: Workmen’s Circle/Arbeter Ring; Burton A. Zipser & Sandra D.
Zipser Foundation; Jewish Historical Society of Michigan; Cis Maisel; SAJE;
The Berman; JLearn; JTraveler
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/11180

Detroit Jewish Film Festival: Matchmaking 2
2025-05-04 16:00 - 18:00 | The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd,
Romantic Comedy / Israel / Hebrew with English Subtitles / 110 minutes
Israel’s biggest box office hit of the year, Matchmaking 2 , is the feel-
good, long-awaited sequel to the beloved 2022 rom-com starring some of
Israel’s brightest young talents. This tender, side-splitting celebration of
clashing traditions and big-hearted characters follows a love-struck bachelor
in a Jerusalem yeshiva, pressured to find his soulmate before it’s too late.
Presented by The Lenore Marwil Detroit Jewish Film Festival
Sponsors: Adat Shalom Synagogue Sisterhood; Jewish Senior Life of
Metropolitan Detroit
National Council of Jewish Women, Michigan; The Women of Temple Israel; The
J’s Opening the Doors
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/11183

Detroit Jewish Film Festival: For the Living
2025-05-05 19:00 - 21:00 | The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd,
Documentary / USA /English / 117 minutes
In 1945, 10-year-old Holocaust survivor Marcel Zielinski made a 60-mile
journey by foot from Auschwitz-Birkenau to Krakow in search of his family.
Decades later, 250 cyclists retrace his path in a mission called Ride for the
Living. This powerful documentary draws parallels between his experience and
the cyclists’ journey to spark a conversation about the struggle between
dehumanization and empathy.
Talk-back with co-director Tim Roper and producer Lisa Effress following the
screening.
Presented by The Lenore Marwil Detroit Jewish Film Festival
Sponsor: Team Alex; Jewish Federation of Detroit; Temple Israel
Brotherhood; The Zekelman Holocaust Center; JRec
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/11185

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

Dads' Night Out with JFamily - June
2025-06-04 19:30 - 21:00
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!
Once you RSVP, we will send you the restaurant for our monthly meetup!
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/11664

Michigan Watercolor Society Exhibition and Sale
2025-06-08 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-23 18:00 - 21:00 | Janice Charach Gallery 6600 W Maple Rd,
Michigan Watercolor Society’s 78th Annual Exhibition
June 8 – July 23, 2025
Opening Reception: Sunday June 8, 12:30-4
The Janice Charach Gallery is proud to host the Michigan Water Color Society’s
78th Annual Exhibition. Juried by Chuck McPherson, the exhibit features the
best of MWCS Members’ artwork of 2025.
Join us for a celebration of the award winners and a Juror’s talk during the
opening reception on Sunday, June 8, at 1 p.m.
EXHIBIT SPONSORS: Manat Foundation, Doris Shulman, Esther Hankin, Dr. Judy
Balan Pearl, Sue & Alan Jay Kaufman Foundation
PROGRAM SPONSORS: Philip & Jeannie Bakst Elkus Philanthropic Fund, 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
Monday, Friday, Saturday – Closed
Father’s Day, June 15 – Closed
*Visit the website or social media for up-to-date information & holiday closures.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/11379

Mom's Night Out at Paddle + Par
2025-06-18 18:30 - 20:30 | Paddle + Par 31535 Southfield Rd, Beverly Hills
Grab your girls and let’s hit the court! Join us for a Mom’s Night Out of
pickleball playing at Paddle + Par! Whether you’re a seasoned player or have
never picked up a paddle, this event is perfect for all skill levels —
including beginners!
What to Expect:

Gather at 6:30 for girl talk and forming teams
Casual pickleball play starting at 7
Pros on-site to provide tips and instruction for all levels
One drink ticket will be provided
Additional beverage and food available for purchase
Great vibes and even better company!

Space is limited, so grab your spot today and get ready for a well-deserved
mom’s night out!
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/11518

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

Dads' Night Out with JFamily - July
2025-07-28 20:00 - 22:00
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!
Once you RSVP, we will send you the restaurant for our monthly meetup!
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12139

PEOPLE FIRST with Gesher Human Services
2025-08-17 00:00 - 2025-09-17 00:00 | Janice Charach Gallery 6600 W Maple Rd,
PEOPLE FIRST With Gesher Human Services
August 17 – September 17
Opening reception Sunday, August 17, 1-4 PM
Awards Night September 11, 5 PM
Visit us at the Janice Charach Gallery for "PEOPLE FIRST," an
exhibition that highlights the unique artistic journeys and worldviews of
participants in Gesher Human Services’ Creative Expressions Program,
underscoring their commitment to putting people first.
“PEOPLE FIRST” features artists from Gesher Human Services’ Creative
Expressions Program. They partner with local arts organizations like the
Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra to give
people with disabilities the opportunity to be creative artists, musicians,
writers, and performers. This exhibition is a showcase of the work
participants have made over the past year.
The projects featured in this exhibition showcase each artists’ unique
personality and view of the world. It’s important to share the artist’s
voices, because at Gesher, people come first in everything they do.
Multiple special projects have been planned for this exhibition, including a
32ft x 8ft Sukkah mural, a showcase musical performance by Clubhouse for the
Common Good members in collaboration with Detroit Symphony Orchestra
musicians, a poetry book release, unique merchandise, and much more.
EXHIBIT SPONSORS: Manat Foundation, Doris Shulman, Esther Hankin, Dr. Judy
Balan Pearl, Sue & Alan Jay Kaufman Foundation
PROGRAM SPONSORS: Philip & Jeannie Bakst Elkus Philanthropic Fund, 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
Closed September 1st, Labor Day
*Visit the website or social media for up-to-date information & holiday closures.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/11977

Dads' Night Out with JFamily- August
2025-08-27 19:30 - 21:30
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!
Once you RSVP, we will send you the restaurant for our monthly meetup!
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12529

Dads' Night Out with JFamily- September
2025-09-25 18:45 - 21:45
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!
Once you RSVP, we will send you the restaurant for our monthly meetup!
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12940

Dads' Night Out with JFamily- October
2025-10-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Beau’s Grillery 4108 W Maple Rd, Bloomfield Hills
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!
Once you RSVP, we will send you the restaurant for our monthly meetup!
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13241

Beyond the Wall Exhibit
2025-10-26 00:00 - 2025-12-03 00:00 | Janice Charach Gallery 6600 W Maple Rd,
“BEYOND THE WALL”
Exhibit at Janice Charach Gallery
October 26 – December 3, 2025
Opening Reception: Sunday, October 26, 1-4 p.m.
Artist Talk: Sunday, November 23, 1 p.m.
Step into a world where boundaries dissolve and space becomes canvas. Beyond
the Wall is 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.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12749
