The J - Detroit

Book Fair@The DIA with author Jean Strouse - Family Romance: John Singer Sargent and the Wertheimers
2024-10-27 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Detroit) | Detroit Institute of Arts 5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit
Jean Strouse captures the dramas, mysteries, intrigues, and tragedies
surrounding John Singer Sargent’s portraits of the Wertheimer family looking
at**twelve portraits of one English family painted by the expatriate
American artist at the height of his career—and at the intersections of all
these lives with the sparkle and strife of the Edwardian age.
In conversation with Benjamin Colman, Curator of American Art, Detroit
Institute of Arts. Following the presentation, please join a DIA docent-led
tour of works by John Singer Sargent and other associated artists.
About the Author:** Jean Strouse is the author of Morgan, American
Financier and Alice James, A Biography, which won the Bancroft Prize in
American History and Diplomacy. Her essays and reviews have appeared in The
New Yorker, The New York Review of Books, The New York Times, Newsweek,
Architectural Digest, and Slate. She has been President of the Society of
American Historians, a consultant (oral historian) to the Bill & Melinda Gates
Foundation, and a Fellow of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.
A member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the American
Philosophical Society, and the Executive Council of the Authors Guild, she was
the Sue Ann and John Weinberg Director of the Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman
Center for Scholars and Writers at The New York Public Library from 2003 to
2017.
Purchase the
Book:(https://bookshop.org/a/7125/9780374615673)
Platinum Day Sponsor: Detroit Institute of Arts
Sponsors: Janice Charach Gallery; JTraveler; Seminars for Adult Jewish
Enrichment (SAJE)
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JGrand: Bubbies, Zaydies, and Grandbabies! Fall 2024
2024-10-29 10:30 - 11:45 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
SOLD OUT as of August 1! Please email JRosenbaum@jccdet.org to be added to
our waitlist!
The popular series Bubbies, Zaydies, and Grandbabies is back for the FALL!
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. Sarah co-created the original class and has quite the
following!
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 10:30 ​AM
-11:45 AM. September 17, September 24, October 1, October 8, October 15,
October 22 and October 29
COST: $126 for the first child enrolled ($18 per class) and $36 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 Shoshana Fain,
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Wisdom Wednesdays ON ZOOM – The Continuing Moral Voice Of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks
2024-10-30 10:30 - 11:45, 2024-11-06 10:30 - 11:45
WISDOM WEDNESDAYS – THE CONTINUING MORAL VOICE OF RABBI JONATHAN SACKS
with Rabbi Michele Faudem
ON ZOOM – WEDNESDAYS, 10:30 – 11:45 AM

Series 1: Sept. 11, 18, 25; Oct. 9, 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20
Series 2: Dec. 11, 18; Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29; Feb. 5, 12
Series 3: Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26; Apr. 2, 23, 30; May 7

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z”l (1948-2020) was a global religious leader,
philosopher, author of more than 25 books and a moral voice of our time. His
thinking and writings have influenced, and will continue to influence, the
mindset of world Jewry for generations to come. Join us each week as we
explore his teachings and discuss how they impact our connection to Judaism,
Israel and each other.
Tuition: $125 per 8-week series
Discount: Sign up for all three series – $360
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8578
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Jews In The Theater with Rabbi Aaron Bergman
2024-10-30 12:00 - 13:30, 2024-11-06 12:00 - 13:30
JEWS IN THE THEATER with Rabbi Aaron Bergman
ZOOM
WEDNESDAYS, NOON – 1:30 PM
Oct. 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20
You may be familiar with the Jewish character Shylock from Shakespeare’s The
Merchant of Venice, or you may know that Jewish people have been involved in
Broadway productions from its inception. But did you know that Jews have been
involved in the theater, either as creators or characters, since the 3rd
Century BCE? Join Rabbi Aaron Bergman as we look at Jewish actors, playwrights
and acting coaches as well as analyzing how Jews have been portrayed in the
theater by non-Jewish and Jewish writers and actors.
Tuition : $90
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8582
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Wisdom Wednesdays IN-PERSON– The Continuing Moral Voice Of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks
2024-10-30 13:00 - 14:15, 2024-11-06 13:00 - 14:15 | Max M. Fisher Federation Building 6735 Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Twp
WISDOM WEDNESDAYS – THE CONTINUING MORAL VOICE OF RABBI JONATHAN SACKS
with Rabbi Michele Faudem
IN-PERSON – WEDNESDAYS, 1 PM – 2:15 PM

Series 1: Sept. 11, 18, 25; Oct. 9, 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20
Series 2: Dec. 11, 18; Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29; Feb. 5, 12
Series 3: Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26; Apr. 2, 23, 30; May 7

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z”l (1948-2020) was a global religious leader,
philosopher, author of more than 25 books and a moral voice of our time. His
thinking and writings have influenced, and will continue to influence, the
mindset of world Jewry for generations to come. Join us each week as we
explore his teachings and discuss how they impact our connection to Judaism,
Israel and each other.
Tuition: $125 per 8-week series
Discount: Sign up for all three series – $360
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8580

Simple Instructions For A Complicated Life with Rabbi Michele Faudem
2024-10-30 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-11-06 19:00 - 20:00
SIMPLE INSTRUCTIONS FOR A COMPLICATED LIFE with Rabbi Michele Faudem
WEDNESDAYS, 7 – 8 PM

Series 1: Sept. 11, 18, 25; Oct. 9, 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20
Series 2 : Dec. 11, 18; Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29; Feb. 5, 12
Series 3 : Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26; Apr. 2, 23, 30; May. 7

Pirkei Avot (Ethics of the Fathers) is a valuable treasure-trove of short,
moral and ethical teachings that serve as guides for Jewish living. Join in
the exploration of these inspiring materials as Rabbi Michele Faudem presents
these morsels of advice and insights from the leading rabbinic scholars of
different generations. As relevant today as when written, they serve to help
navigate our complicated lives.
Tuition : $125 per 8-week series
Discount : Sign up for all three series – $360
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8583
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Contemporary Halachic Debates: Even More Questions, Even Fewer Answers with Rabbi Michele Faudem
2024-10-31 09:30 - 10:30, 2024-11-07 09:30 - 10:30
CONTEMPORARY HALACHIC DEBATES: EVEN MORE QUESTIONS, EVEN FEWER ANSWERS with
Rabbi Michele Faudem
ZOOM
THURSDAYS, 9:30 – 10:30 AM

Series 1: Sept. 12, 19, 26; Oct. 10, 31; Nov. 7, 14, 21
Series 2: Dec. 12, 19; Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30; Feb. 6, 13
Series 3: Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27; Apr. 3, 24; May 1, 8

A lively weekly discussion and debate on current, relevant topics. How does
Halacha (Jewish law) impact our everyday opinions and decisions? Participate
in this round table discussion as Rabbi Michele Faudem asks: “questions,
comments and concerns?”
Tuition : $125 per 8-week series
Discount : Sign up for all three series – $360
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8589
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Salon Series Continues: A Talmudic Exploration Of Hillel’s Teachings On Ethics And Kindness
2024-10-31 09:30 - 11:00, 2024-11-07 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
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Ethical Wills, A Letter For The Ages with Rabbi Michele Faudem
2024-10-31 10:45 - 11:45, 2024-11-07 10:45 - 11:45
ETHICAL WILLS, A LETTER FOR THE AGES with Rabbi Michele Faudem
ZOOM
THURSDAYS, 10:45 – 11:45 AM
Sept. 26; Oct. 10, 31; Nov. 7, 14, 21; Dec. 12, 19
When we leave this earth, what are the messages or words of advice we would
like to leave behind for our loved ones? What will be your legacy? Ramban,
Rabbi Moses ben Nachman, wrote a beautiful letter for his son, Nachman,
guiding him to live a life of humility and ethical refinement. Explore this
incredible text and see how it can impact our lives today, perhaps encouraging
you to write something similar.
Tuition : $125
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8591
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Biblical Dreamers And The Visionaries They Inspired with Ariella Nadel
2024-10-31 12:00 - 13:15, 2024-11-07 12:00 - 13:15
BIBLICAL DREAMERS AND THE VISIONARIES THEY INSPIRED with Ariella Nadel
ZOOM
THURSDAYS, NOON – 1:15 PM
Oct. 31; Nov. 7, 14, 21; Dec. 5, 12, 19; Jan. 9
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From Joseph to Betzalel, Miriam to Judith, our national history has propelled
forward by the visions of prophetic dreamers. Each week we will study the
story and text of a different biblical dreamer and then travel through our
history to find the leaders and movements they subsequently inspired.
Tuition : $155
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8596
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The Synagogue: Its History, Customs And Growth with Dr. Michael Pytlik
2024-10-31 12:00 - 13:30, 2024-11-07 12:00 - 13:30
THE SYNAGOGUE: ITS HISTORY, CUSTOMS AND GROWTH with Dr. Michael Pytlik
ZOOM
THURSDAYS, NOON – 1:30 PM
Oct. 31; Nov. 7, 14, 21; Dec. 5, 12, 19; Jan. 9
The concept of the synagogue as a place of worship started long before the
destruction of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem by the Romans in 70 CE. The recent
uncovering of the remains of ancient synagogues has allowed us to trace the
synagogue’s development, both in form and function. Join Dr. Michael Pytlik as
he explores the evolution of the synagogue in Israel, the Near East and into
Europe, and discover the art, archaeology, liturgy and the religious use of
this important institution.
Tuition : $190
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8595
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PARSHA HASHAVUAH (WEEKLY TORAH PORTION)
2024-11-01 10:00 - 11:00
PARSHA HASHAVUAH (WEEKLY TORAH PORTION)
Community Rabbis, Cantors and Educators
ZOOM
FRIDAYS, 10 – 11 AM
· Series 1: Sept. 13, 20, 27; Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22; Dec. 6, 13, 20
· Series 2: Jan 10, 17, 24, 31; Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28; Mar. 7, 14
· Series 3: Mar. 21, 28; Apr. 4, 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; June 6
Each week a different rabbi, cantor or educator will present the weekly Torah
portion from their perspective. You never know who will be teaching each week,
but it is always enlightening and engaging! Sign up for one ten-week series or
the entire year. St udents need to have a Tanakh (Bible).
Tuition : $150 per 10-week series
Discount : Sign up for all three series – $430
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8600
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Discussing Youth Mental Health in Israel: A Coffee Hour with Renana Danon from ELEM
2024-11-01 11:00 - 12:00
Join us for a coffee hour to hear from Renana Danon, ELEM’s Assistant Director
of Clinical Training to discuss the state of youth mental health in Israel.
The location of the event will be shared with registrants prior to the
event.
Renana Danon is the Assistant Director of Clinical Director of Training in
ELEM’s Department of Knowledge, Training, and Learning. She oversees employee
training, develops specialized training sessions, and leads initiatives to
enhance professional knowledge across the organization. Renana ensures that
all staff, whether directly involved in trauma care or not, are equipped with
the knowledge and tools to respond effectively to the evolving challenges
faced by Israeli youth.
Following the outbreak of the war on October 7th, Danon launched a new trauma-
informed work model to address the needs of youth and staff in crisis,
including severe trauma, sexual abuse, and displacement. Renana holds a
Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Social Work,
specializing in trauma. She is also a graduate of the prestigious Mandel Youth
Leadership Program.
For more information on the important work ELEM does please visit their
website at: https://elem.org/
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/9521

Reading The Book Of Genesis Again For The First Time with Rabbi Joseph Klein
2024-11-01 11:30 - 13:00
READING THE BOOK OF GENESIS AGAIN FOR THE FIRST TIME with Rabbi Joseph
Klein
ZOOM
FRIDAYS, 11:30 AM – 1 PM
Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22; Dec. 6, 13, 20; Jan. 3
The Book of Genesis has for too long been wrongly transmitted as Sunday School
stories. And, because we tell these stories to children, we assume that they
were meant for children. But the truth is that these are sophisticated and
extremely well-written narratives. The course will introduce the Documentary
Hypothesis, recognizing that the final version was meant to be read as a
unified text.
Tuition: $190
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8601
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Introduction To The Talmud: Turn It And Turn It, For Everything Is In It with Rabbi Yonatan Dahlen
2024-11-04 09:30 - 11:00 | Max M. Fisher Federation Building , Bloomfield Twp, Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Township, Michigan, 48301, United States
AN INTRODUCTION TO THE TALMUD: TURN IT AND TURN IT, FOR EVERTHING IS IN IT
with Rabbi Yonatan Dahlen
In-Person I Max M. Fisher Federation Building
MONDAYS, 9:30 – 11 AM
Oct. 28; ﻿Nov. 4, 11, 18; Dec. 9, 16
It has been the key to Jewish survival and continuity for nearly two
millennia, yet despite its immeasurable importance, the Talmud can feel
intimidating to the point of being inaccessible. Break down the barriers of
the Talmud and discover the tools and resources necessary to conquer, with
confidence, the study of this beautiful text!
Tuition : $ 140
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An Angel On Your Back with Rabbi Michele Faudem
2024-11-04 11:00 - 12:00 | Max M. Fisher Federation Building 6735 Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Twp
AN ANGEL ON YOUR BACK Rabbi with Michele Faudem
In-Person I Max M. Fisher Federation Building
MONDAYS, 11 – NOON

Series 1 : Sept. 23, 30; Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28; Nov. 4, 11
Series 2 : Nov.18; Dec. 9, 16; Jan. 6, 13, 27; Feb. 3, 10
Series 3 : Mar. 3, 10, 17, 31; Apr. 28; May 5, 12, 19

Do you ever have the feeling that a departed loved one is watching over you?
Perhaps you have a strange feeling that someone is trying to communicate with
you. Angels are supernatural beings that appear widely throughout Jewish
literature. The Hebrew word for angel, mal’ach, means messenger, and the
angels in early biblical writings deliver information or carry out specific
tasks. Join Rabbi Michele Faudem as we explore the mystical world of Jewish
angels, the afterlife and our souls in the next world.
Tuition: $125 per 8-week series Discount: Sign up for all three series
$360
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8567

Better Together, Love And Kindness In Judaism with Rabbi Tzvi Muller
2024-11-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Max M. Fisher Federation Building 6735 Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Twp
BETTER TOGETHER, LOVE AND KINDNESS IN JUDAISM with Rabbi Tzvi Muller
In-Person I Max M. Fisher Federation Building
MONDAYS, NOON – 1 PM
Nov. 4, 11, 18; Dec. 2, 9, 16
The world is desperately in need of more kindness. As Jews, we are often the
targets of the most virulent hatred and cruelty. However, we must prioritize
bringing love and goodness into a world that is seriously lacking compassion.
Connect back to the source of Judaism’s values of love and kindness in our
effort to bring about a universal healing. We will explore the primary Jewish
texts regarding the application of this mitzvah in real life. • What are the
attitudes, emotions and behaviors that love requires? • How do we develop
those attitudes, emotions and behavior tendencies? • Can, and should, we love
others equally to ourselves? • Should we love people who do bad things? • What
is self-love and is it included in this mitzvah? • Why is this mitzvah
considered the greatest principle of Judaism?
Tuition: $95
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Reading Between The Lines – Fall with Rebecca Starr
2024-11-04 12:00 - 13:15 | Max M. Fisher Federation Building 6735 Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Twp
READING BETWEEN THE LINES – Fall with Rebecca Starr
In-Person I Max M. Fisher Federation Building
MONDAYS, NOON – 1:15 PM
Monthly: Oct 7; Nov. 4; Dec. 2
Join Rebecca Starr as we dive into a variety of genres of Jewish themed
literature in this lively discussion class. Students should read books in
advance of class.

OCTOBER – One Hundred Saturdays by Michael Frank: The real-life biography of Stella Levi, who as a young child from Rhodes, Greece, survives Auschwitz.

NOVEMBER – An Undisturbed Peace by Mary Glickman: Beginning in the 1830s, Abraham Bento Sassporta Nagar is a peddler in North Carolina, after traveling from London, England.

DECEMBER – City of Promise: A Novel of New York’s Gilded Age by Beverly Swerling: This story begins at the end of the Civil War and winds through the evolution of New York City.

Tuition : $60
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8570

Here’s to the Ladies with author Eddie Shapiro followed by Live Concert of Broadway Tunes
2024-11-06 19:30 - 21:00 | The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
Eddie Shapiro,Here’s to the Ladies: Conversations with More of the Great
Women of Musical Theater
A fascinating look at the careers of some of Broadway’s greatest female
performers in their own words. In this follow-up to Nothing Like a Dame:
Conversations with the Great Women of Musical Theater , journalist Eddie
Shapiro sits down for intimate, career-encompassing conversations with yet
more of Broadway’s most prolific leading ladies.
Live concert following talk saluting Tony Award-winning women and other
greats performed by Arielle Crosby and Erin Johnson. Musical Director Brian E.
Buckner.
In-person at The J ticketed event $25; Enjoy 20% off Here’s to the
Ladies when purchasing with ticket.
About the Author: Eddie Shapiro grew up singing music from every cast
album he could get his hands on. He is the author of Nothing Like a Dame:
Conversations with the Great Women of Musical Theater, A Wonderful Guy:
Conversations with the Great Men of Musical Theater, Queens in the Kingdom:
The Ultimate Gay and Lesbian Guide to the Disney Theme Parks , and hundreds
of articles in magazines with much shorter and more sensible titles than his
books. He lives in New York City and Los Angeles.
Silver Book Sponsor: B’nai B’rith International – Great Lakes Region
Sponsors: The Berman Center for the Performing Arts; Janice Charach
Gallery; JTraveler
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/9125

The Resistance Of Women During The Holocaust with Dr. Katie Chaka Parks
2024-11-07 13:00 - 14:15 | Zekelman Holocaust Center 28123 Orchard Lake Rd, Farmington Hills
THE RESISTANCE OF WOMEN DURING THE HOLOCAUST with Dr. Katie Chaka Parks
In-Person | Holocaust Memorial Center – Zekelman Family Campus
THURSDAYS, 1 – 2:15 PM
Nov. 7, 14, 21
The Holocaust was not inevitable. Rather, it was the result of choices made
over time by individuals and groups of people to be perpetrators,
collaborators and bystanders. However, many people resisted the Nazi regime
including vast numbers of women. While women’s stories of resistance are
lesser known, they are vital to our understanding of how both Jews and nonJews
resisted dehumanization and hate during the Holocaust.
Tuition : $60
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8597
