2026 Spring Break Day Camp Registration
2026-03-30 08:30 - 2026-04-01 15:30 (America/Detroit) | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield
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 30 – April 1.
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 25. Cancellations will receive credit towards
future break camp or summer camp dates.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13268

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

Detroit JCC Maccabi Meet-Up
2026-04-29 18:30 - 20:30 | On The Dunes Sports 2055 Haggerty Rd, Commerce Township
Teen Night at On the Dunes
Detroit JCC Maccabi x Frankel Jewish Academy are hosting an evening for teens
to connect and party at On the Dunes. Teens will have access to fowling,
racing simulators, darts, foot-pool, etc. The event includes Kosher eats. We
hope to see you there!
This FREE event is intended for 12-17 year old’s. To play in the JCC Maccabi
Games, you must be 13-17 on August 2-7, 2026.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15263

6th Michigan Regional Glass Exhibition
2026-05-03 00:00 - 2026-06-24 00:00 | Janice Charach Gallery, The J 6600 W Maple Rd,
6th Michigan Regional Glass Exhibition 2026
Exhibit Dates: May 3 – June 24, 2026
Opening Reception: Sunday, May 3, 1 – 4 p.m.
Step into a world where fire meets form in our 6th Michigan Regional Glass
Exhibit, a captivating showcase of sculptural and functional glass works that
celebrate the depth, diversity, and innovation of glass artists from across
the Michigan/Ohio region. Curated with Michigan Hot Glass and juried by
renowned artists Ryan Thompson and Andy Koupal , this showcase
highlights the rich tradition and evolving future of glassmaking.
Special Feature in the Upper Gallery:“Tchotchke” — A tribute to Albert
Young, legendary artist and founder of Michigan Hot Glass. This showcase
brings to life an exhibit concept he envisioned before his passing.
Artist Spotlight: (TBD)
Exhibit Sponsors :
Dr. Judy Balan Pearl, Prudence Bernstein Trust, Esther Hankin, Rebecca & Fred
Hankin, Helene & Arthur Indianer, Manat Foundation, Nancy & Sam Shamie
Program Sponsors:
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/14608

Glass Demo at Michigan Hot Glass: 6th Michigan Regional Glass Exhibit
2026-05-17 13:30 - 15:30 | Michigan Hot Glass Workshop 1600 Clay St, Detroit
6th Michigan Regional Glass Exhibition 2026
Exhibit Dates: May 3 – June 24, 2026
Opening Reception: Sunday, May 3, 1 – 4 p.m.
Hot Glass Demonstration by Herb Babcock: Sunday, May 17, 1:30 PM
Lecture by Alli Hoag: Sunday, June 14, 3:30 PM
Artist Talk: Sunday, June 7, 2 PM
Meet up with us at Michigan Hot Glass for a one-of-a-kind demo with glass
artist Herb Babcock.
Russell Industrial Center | Exhibition Center
1600 Clay St, Detroit, MI 48211
1:30 PM
Herb received both his BFA and his MFA in Sculpture: his bachelor’s degree
from the Cleveland Institute of Art and his master’s from the Cranbrook
Academy of Art. He also studied Sculpture at the Skowhegan School in Maine and
Glass at the Toledo Museum of Art.
He is currently an independent studio artist and Professor Emeritus after 40
years as the Glass Department Chairman, College for Creative Studies, Detroit,
Michigan.
His work is represented in galleries, museums and collections both nationally
and internationally. His work includes large scale, municipal public art
projects. Herb has a diverse body of work. His sculpture background is
predominately metal fabrication.
Registration is required.
Special Feature in the Upper Gallery:“Tchotchke” — A tribute to Albert
Young, legendary artist and founder of Michigan Hot Glass. This showcase
brings to life an exhibit concept he envisioned before his passing.
Artist Spotlight: (TBD)
Exhibit Sponsors :
Dr. Judy Balan Pearl, Prudence Bernstein Trust, Esther Hankin, Rebecca & Fred
Hankin, Helene & Arthur Indianer, Manat Foundation, Nancy & Sam Shamie
Program Sponsors:
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/15434

Artist Talk: 6th Michigan Regional Glass Exhibit
2026-06-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Janice Charach Gallery 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield
6th Michigan Regional Glass Exhibition 2026
Exhibit Dates: May 3 – June 24, 2026
Opening Reception: Sunday, May 3, 1 – 4 p.m.
Hot Glass Demonstration by Herb Babcock: Sunday, May 17, 1:30 PM
Lecture by Alli Hoag: Sunday, June 14, 3:30 PM
Artist Talk: Sunday, June 7, 2 PM
Hear from our talented glass artists of the 6th Biannual Glass Exhibition
during our artist talk. Get into the minds and the process behind the makers
themselves and hear their stories!
Registration required.
Special Feature in the Upper Gallery:“Tchotchke” — A tribute to Albert
Young, legendary artist and founder of Michigan Hot Glass. This showcase
brings to life an exhibit concept he envisioned before his passing.
Artist Spotlight: (TBD)
Exhibit Sponsors :
Dr. Judy Balan Pearl, Prudence Bernstein Trust, Esther Hankin, Rebecca & Fred
Hankin, Helene & Arthur Indianer, Manat Foundation, Nancy & Sam Shamie
Program Sponsors:
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/14607

Glass Lecture with Alli Hoag: 6th Michigan Regional Glass Exhibit
2026-06-14 15:30 - 17:30 | Janice Charach Gallery 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield
6th Michigan Regional Glass Exhibition 2026
Exhibit Dates: May 3 – June 24, 2026
Opening Reception: Sunday, May 3, 1 – 4 p.m.
Hot Glass Demonstration by Herb Babcock: Sunday, May 17, 1:30 PM
Lecture by Alli Hoag: Sunday, June 14, 3:30 PM
Artist Talk: Sunday, June 7, 2 PM
Join us for a glass lecture with artist Alli Hoag. Alli works across mediums
of glass, installation, video, and performance to investigate human desire to
connect with the unknowable, and to reveal the simultaneous lightness and
heaviness that is created when the imagined or invisible is labored into the
physical realm. She completed her BFA degree in Glass at University of Hawaii
at Manoa, graduated with a Master’s in fine art from New York State College of
Ceramics at Alfred University, and currently serves as Associate Professor of
Glass and Glass Area Head at Bowling Green State University, in Bowling Green,
OH.
Registration required.
Special Feature in the Upper Gallery:“Tchotchke” — A tribute to Albert
Young, legendary artist and founder of Michigan Hot Glass. This showcase
brings to life an exhibit concept he envisioned before his passing.
Artist Spotlight: (TBD)
Exhibit Sponsors :
Dr. Judy Balan Pearl, Prudence Bernstein Trust, Esther Hankin, Rebecca & Fred
Hankin, Helene & Arthur Indianer, Manat Foundation, Nancy & Sam Shamie
Program Sponsors:
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/15435
