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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 (America/Detroit)
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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PARSHA HASHAVUAH (WEEKLY TORAH PORTION)
2024-11-01 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-11-08 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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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
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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
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8569

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

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
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Fiddler On The Roof: From The Pale Of Settlement To The Broadway Stage with Dr. Avi Blitz
2024-11-07 19:30 - 20:45
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF: FROM THE PALE OF SETTLEMENT TO THE BROADWAY STAGE with
Dr. Avi Blitz
ZOOM
THURSDAYS, 7:30 – 8:45 PM
Nov 7, 14, 21; Dec. 5
Explore the world of author Sholem Aleichem, the man whose stories inspired
the Broadway musical, Fiddler on the Roof. Begin by reading The Railroad
Stories and consider what kind of world Sholem Aleichem inhabited. Read the
tales of Tevye the Dairyman and consider how each of Tevye’s daughters
represents a different future for the Jewish people. Look at the rise of
Yiddish theater in New York and reflect on the conditions that made the
production of Fiddler on the Roof possible. Finally, we will watch Tevya, a
1939 Yiddish film adaptation of the stories, which we will compare with the
1971 film of the Broadway show. Dr. Avi Blitz will be our guide as we compare
how the Broadway musical changed the original stories to align with Jewish-
American realities and explore the ways in which the play speaks to a
universal immigrant experience in the United States.****
Tuition: $80
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