The J - Detroit

Little Explorers: Discovering Israel
2026-01-11 15:30 - 17:00 (America/Detroit) | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield
Discover Israel with your youngest explorers!
Join JFamily, Federation’s Israel and Overseas and our community Shinshinim
for an exciting trip to Tel Aviv! Learn about all the hidden gems of this
amazing city through play stations, crafts and songs. Kid friendly snacks will
be provided.
$18 per family. Space is limited.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13847

Pop-Up: What in the World Is Happening? A JLearn Conversation on Iran
2026-03-12 19:00 - 20:30
Instructor: Dr. Howard Lupovitch
In a deeply troubling time for Jews and the entire world, join Dr. Howard
Lupovitch as he unpacks the complex realities of Iran today and the events
taking place. Explore Iran’s nuclear ambitions and their potential impact on
the region and beyond, examine how U.S. and Israeli goals align and where they
diverge, and gain insight into the rich cultural and religious foundations of
the country, including the ties between Shia Islam and Persian culture.
Take away practical tools for separating fact from sensationalism, helping you
follow world events with clarity. Deepen your understanding of the current
events that will impact the future for Jews and the world alike.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15063
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Acts of Care for Holocaust Survivors
2026-04-14 18:30 - 20:00 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd,
Join us on Yom HaShoah for an evening dedicated to honoring Holocaust
survivors and supporting both survivors in Israel and community members here
in Metropolitan Detroit. We’ll share dinner, hear reflections from our
speakers, and engage in a hands‑on project centered on resilience, memory, and
collective care. Together, we will assemble care items for people in need
locally and write letters that will be delivered to Holocaust survivors in
Israel. This program offers a space to commemorate the day, reflect on its
significance, and take thoughtful action in support of those who need it most.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15024

The Road Between Us
2026-04-30 19:00 - 21:00 | The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd,
The Road Between Us c hronicles retired Israeli General Noam Tibon’s
harrowing journey to rescue his family from Hamas terrorists invading their
home during the Oct. 7 massacre in an unforgettable story of heroism. The
award-winning film explores themes of personal courage amidst chaos, using
real footage to present a deeply personal perspective. 95 minutes, English.
Tickets: $12 advanced purchase. $15 at the door.
Sponsor: JLearn; Jlive; Women of The J
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14995

Labors of Love: The Life & Legacy of Henrietta Szold
2026-05-04 19:00 - 20:30 | The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd,
The extraordinary story of pioneering humanitarian Henrietta Szold, voiced by
Tovah Feldshuh, one of the most influential and inspiring Jewish American
women of the 20th century and the founder of Hadassah. An intimate portrait of
an unsung heroine and a stirring meditation on compassion and the power of one
woman’s vision to change the course of history. 80 minutes, English.
Tickets: $12 advanced purchase. $15 at the door.
Silver Film Sponsor: SAJE
Bronze Film Sponsors: Cohn-Haddow Center for Judaic Studies; Hadassah
Greater Detroit
Sponsors: Ageless and Active; JLearn
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14998

Love, Statistically Speaking, featuring film short Double Happiness
2026-05-06 19:00 - 21:00 | The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd,
When an 80-year-old actuary teams up with his free-spirited granddaughter to
navigate a hilarious, heartfelt quest for lost life insurance money, he
discovers along the way that life is full of surprises that can never be
measured by numbers alone. This feel-good Israeli comedy features a notable
cast including Yehoram Gaon, Meshi Kleinstein, and Michal Yanai. 108 minutes,
Hebrew.
Opening with short film Double Happiness __(17 minutes, English), an
award-winning romance/drama celebrating a heartwarming, cross-cultural romance
between a Jewish widow in NYC and a Chinese-American restaurant owner.
Tickets: $12 advanced purchase. $15 at the door.
Silver Film Sponsor: Temple Israel
Bronze Film Sponsor: Women of Temple Israel
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15001
