The J - Detroit

Spring Break Day Camp Registration
2025-03-26 08:30 - 15:30, 2025-03-27 08:30 - 15:30, 2025-03-28 08:30 - 15:30 (America/Detroit) | 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

Salon Series Continues: A Talmudic Exploration Of Hillel’s Teachings On Ethics And Kindness
2025-03-27 09:30 - 11:00, 2025-04-03 09:30 - 11:00, 2025-04-24 09:30 - 11:00, 2025-05-01 09:30 - 11:00, 2025-05-08 09:30 - 11:00, 2025-05-15 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
2025-03-27 10:45 - 11:45, 2025-04-03 10:45 - 11:45, 2025-04-24 10:45 - 11:45, 2025-05-01 10:45 - 11:45, 2025-05-08 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

JGrand: Bubbies, Zaydies, and Grandbabies! February-April 2025
2025-04-01 10:30 - 11:45, 2025-04-08 10:30 - 11:45 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
The popular series Bubbies, Zaydies, and Grandbabies is ready for our next
series!
At Bubbies, Zaydies and Grandbabies, grandparents and grandkids play and
create art together, sing songs, enjoy an interactive story time, and meet new
friends. This series is taught by former West Bloomfield early elementary
teacher, Sarah Sherman.
Recommended for children ages 2 years – 5 years. This 6 week series will be at
The J in the JFamily Room. The classes will be held on Tuesdays 10:30 ​AM
-11:45 AM.

February 25th
March 4th
March 11th
March 18th
April 1st
April 8th

COST: $108 for the first child enrolled ($18 per class) and $30 for each
additional child in your family.
Please bring your own personal water bottle.
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/10632

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

Torah Line By Line with Rabbi/Dr. Mitch Parker
2025-04-22 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

JGrand: Bubbies, Zaydies, and Grandbabies! April -June 2025
2025-04-22 10:30 - 11:45, 2025-04-29 10:30 - 11:45, 2025-05-06 10:30 - 11:45, 2025-05-13 10:30 - 11:45 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
The popular series Bubbies, Zaydies, and Grandbabies is ready for our next
series!
At Bubbies, Zaydies and Grandbabies, grandparents and grandkids play and
create art together, sing songs, enjoy an interactive story time, and meet new
friends. This series is taught by former West Bloomfield early elementary
teacher, Sarah Sherman.
Recommended for children ages 2 years – 5 years . This 7 week series
will be at The J in the JFamily Room. The classes will be held on Tuesdays
from 10:30 ​AM -11:45 AM.

April 22nd
April 29th
May 6th
May 13th
May 20th
May 27th
June 3rd

COST: $126 for the first child enrolled ($18 per class) and $30 for each
additional child in your family.
Please bring your own personal water bottle.
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/10851

Modern Jewish Medical Ethics With Jill Gutmann
2025-04-28 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

Reading The Prophets with Rabbi Joseph Klein
2025-05-02 11:30 - 13:00, 2025-05-09 11:30 - 13:00
READING THE PROPHETS with Rabbi Joseph Klein
ZOOM
FRIDAYS, 11:30 AM – 1 PM
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; June 6
We know their names and many of their quotations . This course will examine
the best known of the Biblical Prophets, their histories, the context of their
messages and who in fact they really were . Rabbi Klein will place them within
the historical reality of the Biblical narrative, suggest how their messages
would have been received then and what they can mean for us today .
Tuition: $140
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8603
Click here to join the livestream. http://jlearn.online

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: Shari & Lamb Chop - Dementia Friendly Showing
2025-05-07 13:00 - 15:00 | The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd,
Documentary / USA / English / 92 minutes
Before Mr. Rogers and Sesame Street, there was Shari Lewis and her beloved
puppets including Lamb Chop, Hush Puppy, and Charlie Horse. This heartwarming
bio-doc blends archival footage, TV clips, and interviews, celebrating Shari
Lewis’s visionary spirit and offering a nostalgic journey that reconnects us
with our inner child. Virtual appearance by daughter Mallory Lewis before the
1 p.m. screening.
Talk-back with director Lisa D’Apolito following screening.
This screening has been designated as a Dementia Friendly Movie. Everyone is
welcome, with special accommodation for individuals with dementia and
Alzheimer’s. This program is funded in part by the Exhale Project: the Ralph
C. Wilson Jr., Foundation, the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan,
BCBS of Michigan, BCBS of Michigan Foundation, the Michigan Health Endowment
Fund, and Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation.
Presented by The Lenore Marwil Detroit Jewish Film Festival
Sponsors: Ageless and Active; JKids and Family
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/11187

Detroit Jewish Film Festival: Shari & Lamb Chop
2025-05-07 19:00 - 21:00 | The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd,
Documentary / USA / English / 92 minutes
Before Mr. Rogers and Sesame Street, there was Shari Lewis and her beloved
puppets including Lamb Chop, Hush Puppy, and Charlie Horse. This heartwarming
bio-doc blends archival footage, TV clips, and interviews, celebrating Shari
Lewis’s visionary spirit and offering a nostalgic journey that reconnects us
with our inner child. Virtual appearance by daughter Mallory Lewis before the
1 p.m. screening.
Talk-back with director Lisa D’Apolito following screening.
Presented by The Lenore Marwil Detroit Jewish Film Festival
Sponsor: The Dorothy and Peter Brown Jewish Community Adult Day Program;
Ageless and Active; JKids and Family
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/11188

Detroit Jewish Film Festival: Bad Shabbos with Comedy Short Sauna Dreams
2025-05-08 19:00 - 21:30 | The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd,
Comedy / USA / English / 84 minutes
David and his fiancée Meg attend a Shabbat dinner at his mother’s house to
introduce her Catholic parents to his Jewish family. When a turn of events
leads to a frantic cover-up, the evening spirals into darkly comedic chaos.
Uproariously funny with a cast featuring Emmy-winner Kyra Sedgwick, Method
Man, and David Paymer, Bad Shabbos is filled with twists, turns, and laughs
you won’t see coming!
Talkback with Rabbi Blair Nosanwisch, Adat Shalom Synagogue, and Rabbi
Yonatan Dahlen, Congregation Shaarey Zedek.
Sponsor: B’nai B’rith Great Lakes Region; ORT America Michigan Region;
Women of the J; Jlive
Before the feature short film: Sauna Dreams
Comedy Short / USA / English / 18 minutes
This mockumentary follows Dave Roffman, a schlub from New York, on his quest
to win the 2023 World Sauna Championships in Detroit. Watch for a brief
appearance by local actor David Shevrin, who shows up in a towel, though his
lines were left on the cutting room floor.
Presented by The Lenore Marwil Detroit Jewish Film Festival
Sponsor: The Schvitz
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/11190
