Reading The Prophets with Rabbi Joseph Klein
2025-05-30 11:30 - 13:00, 2025-06-06 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Detroit)
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
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Monthly Men’s Discussion Club
2025-06-10 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-01 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-05 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-02 11:00 - 12:00 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield
To register, e-mail
([REDACTED]/) or call
(248) 432-5418
Monthly Men’s Discussion Club
Meets the first Tuesday of the month
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Facilitated by Alex Resin
To register, e-mail
([REDACTED]/) or call
(248) 432-5418
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/10095

Ageless & Active Matter of Balance Class
2025-06-10 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-06-17 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-06-24 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-01 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-08 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-15 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-22 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-29 13:00 - 15:00 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
To register,
e-mail([REDACTED]/)**or
call (248) 432-5418 **
Improve Your Balance. Worry Less About Falls. Be More Active.
A Matter of Balance classes are designed for people 60 and up. There is no
cost. The classes help seniors:

Work on balance
Prevent falls
Reduce the fear of falling
Build confidence and be more active
Classes include practical tips and techniques, along with confidence-building
and mobility exercises.

Classes meet for two hours a week for eight weeks.
Presented in partnership with AgeWays.
To register,
e-mail([REDACTED]
call (248) 432-5418 **
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/11579

CarFit with Ageless & Active
2025-06-12 11:00 - 13:00 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
To register,
e-mail([REDACTED]/)**or
call (248) 432-5418 **
CarFit with The J’s Ageless and Active
Thursday, June 12, 11 AM – 1 PM
FREE
Trained experts show you how you can enhance your comfort, safety, and fit in
your car. Each appointment is 20 minutes. Space is limited.
To register,
e-mail([REDACTED]
call (248) 432-5418 **
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/11578

Modern Jewish Medical Ethics With Jill Gutmann
2025-06-16 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

Detroit Jewish Film Festival: Technion 10 Squared
2025-06-29 16:00 - 18:00 | The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd,
Documentary / Israel / English and Hebrew with English subtitles / 77 minutes
The story of this institution’s hundred years on Mount Carmel provides a
fascinating prism through which to describe the history of the State of
Israel.
Exclusive film screening followed by a conversation with Scott Leemaster,
Chairman of the Technion Board of Governors and former National President of
ATS, and Larry Jackier, ATS lay leader and Detroit native.

American Technion Society will be hosting a reception before the film!
Please arrive by 3:00 PM to enjoy light bites and beverages and connect with
fellow attendees before the screening begins.
Please note: Former Technion President Peretz Lavie, who was previously
scheduled to attend this event, is no longer able to do so because of the
security situation in Israel.
Presented by The Lenore Marwil Detroit Jewish Film Festival
Platinum Film Sponsor: American Technion Society;
Gold Film Sponsor: SAJE;
Silver Film Sponsor: The Cis Maisel Center for Judaic Studies and
Community Engagement, Oakland University
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/11192

Trip to the Flint Museum of Art
2025-07-10 10:30 - 13:30 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
To register,
e-mail([REDACTED]/)**or
call (248) 432-5418 **
Join The J’s Ageless & Active and JTraveler departments for a day trip to
the Flint Museum of Art!
Thursday, July 10
$82 (includes a box lunch)
To register,
e-mail([REDACTED]
call (248) 432-5418 **
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/11580

Atmospheric Watercolor Landscapes with Tina Hotchkiss
2025-07-13 10:00 - 16:00 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd,
Atmospheric Watercolor Landscapes with Tina Hotchkiss
Dive into the enchanting world of watercolor painting with our course,
"Atmospheric Watercolor Landscapes," led by the inspiring artist Tina
Hotchkiss. This immersive experience invites you to explore the magical
interplay of water flow and gravity as you learn to create breathtaking
landscapes that capture the essence of nature.
Throughout this course, you will discover the art of color mixing, unlocking
the vibrant potential of your palette to create seamless gradations and
dynamic shapes that mimic the beauty of outdoor scenery. Tina will guide you
through each step, encouraging you to experiment with techniques that harness
the fluidity of watercolors to evoke atmospheric effects—whether it’s the soft
blush of dawn, the warmth of midday sun, or the cool tones of twilight.
Main Objectives:

Understand the fundamental principles of watercolor painting, focusing on
how water and gravity influence color application.
Color mixing techniques to create depth and dimension in your landscapes.

Develop a personal style while enjoying the creative process and embracing
experimentation.
Join us for an artistic journey where you will not only learn technical skills
but also cultivate a deeper appreciation for nature’s beauty. Whether you’re a
novice or an experienced painter looking to expand your repertoire, this
course promises a nurturing environment filled with inspiration, creativity,
and joy. Unleash your inner artist and let the flow of watercolors transform
your vision into stunning landscapes!
Sunday, July 13, 2025
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., with a lunch break at noon- 1 p.m. (food not
provided, bring sack lunch)
$145 per person, materials included**
Registration Deadline: Sunday, July, 6, 2025
*A minimum of 6 students are needed to run the class. If the class is unable to take place, you will be fully refunded.
**Bring your favorite watercolor brushes if desired. What Tina Uses:
· Quill Princeton Neptune #6 brush
· Escoda Perla size #12 brush
· Liner Princeton Lauren #2
· Grey Matters Jack Richeson #2

View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/11377

Fall Community Blood Drive
2025-09-09 08:30 - 14:30 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield
The J Detroit Community Blood Drive
Tuesday, September 9
8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Our community showed up in a big way at our last blood drive, and we’re ready
to do it again. Join us this September to make a lifesaving impact. Every
donation matters. Every drop counts.
Your gift helps strengthen the local blood supply and supports emergency
needs, including those of Magen David Adom , Israel’s national EMS system,
through Blood Centers of America.
Spots are limited. Reserve yours now and give hope, strength, and life.
Chairperson: Josh Yaker
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12295

WISDOM Wednesdays Mornings with Rabbi Michele Faudem - On ZOOM - Series 1 Of 3
2025-09-10 10:00 - 11:15
WISDOM WEDNESDAYS MORNINGS ON ZOOM with Rabbi Michele Faudem
Wed 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
ZOOM

SERIES 1: Sept. 10, 17; Oct. 22, 29; Nov. 5, 12, 19, Dec. 3
SERIES 2: Dec. 10, 17; Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28; Feb. 4, 11
SERIES 3: Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25; Apr. 15, 22, 29; May 6

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z”l (1948-2020) was a global religious leader,
philosopher and 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. This class will contain all new material if you have
participated in it in the past.
Tuition: $130 per 8-week series
DISCOUNT : Sign up for all three series…………. $370
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12219
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The Season Of Forgiveness with Rabbi Joseph Krakoff
2025-09-10 10:00 - 11:30
THE SEASON OF FORGIVENESS: EMBRACING THE GIFT OF TESHUVAH DURING THE HIGH
HOLIDAYS AND EVERY DAY with RABBI JOSEPH KRAKOFF
In-Person I Max M. Fisher Federation Building
WEDNESDAYS, 10 – 11:30 AM
Sept. 3, 10, 1 7
Join Rabbi Joseph Krakoff for an enlightening exploration of the deeply
transformative theme of teshuvah- forgiveness as a major theme of the Jewish
High Holy days period. Over three weeks, we will
delve into the significance, meaning and context of forgiveness in our Jewish
tradition. Participants will engage with traditional texts from the Machzor
(High Holy day prayerbook), explore contemporary
interpretations and share personal reflections to uncover the spiritual import
and impact of forgiveness as a means for fostering personal growth, repairing
relationships and enhancing one’s relationship with God.
Tuition: $75
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12220
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ALL BOOKS @THE J - SUMMER
2025-09-10 11:00 - 12:15 | 6600 W Maple Rd 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
ALL BOOKS @THE J – SUMMER
Class Dates – Monthly : July 16; August 13; September 10
Wednesday’s 11 am – 12:15 am
The 2024 National Jewish Book Awards winners feature characters grappling with
loss, self-identity, and belonging in the decades following World War II.
Readers will travel on the page from the Netherlands to New York to Yemen to
Israel to Russia to Mississippi, through varied experiences that feel
universal. Complex moral questions the authors pose will be debated during
these book club discussions.

July – The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden
August – Songs for the Brokenhearted by Ayelet Tsabari
September – The Last Dekrepitzer by Howard Langer

Sponsored by the Henry & Delia Meyers Library, JLearn, and the Detroit
Jewish Book Fair. A portion of this program is underwritten by the Henry &
Delia Meyers Library
Instructor : Lauren Johnson
Tuition: $36
Location: The J
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/11009

An Angel On Your Back with Rabbi Michele Faudem Series 1 of 3
2025-09-10 11:30 - 12:30 | Jewish Federation of Detroit 6735 Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Hills
AN ANGEL ON YOUR BACK with RABBI MICHELE FAUDEM
In-Person I Max M. Fisher Federation Building
WEDNESDAYS, 11:30-12:30 PM

SERIES 1: Sept. 10, 17; Oct. 22, 29; Nov. 5, 12, 19, Dec. 3
SERIES 2: Dec. 10, 17; Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28; Feb. 4, 11
SERIES 3: Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25; Apr. 15, 22, 29; May 6

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 : $130 per 8-week series
DISCOUNT : Sign up for all three series…………. $370
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12221

WISDOM Wednesdays Afternoon with Rabbi Michele Faudem - IN-PERSON - Series 1 Of 3
2025-09-10 13:00 - 14:15 | Jewish Federation of Detroit 6735 Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Hills
WISDOM WEDNESDAYS MORNINGS ON ZOOM with Rabbi Michele Faudem
Wed 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM
ZOOM

SERIES 1: Sept. 10, 17; Oct. 22, 29; Nov. 5, 12, 19, Dec. 3
SERIES 2: Dec. 10, 17; Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28; Feb. 4, 11
SERIES 3: Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25; Apr. 15, 22, 29; May 6

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z”l (1948-2020) was a global religious leader,
philosopher and 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. This class will contain all new material if you have
participated in it in the past.
Tuition: $130 per 8-week series
DISCOUNT : Sign up for all three series…………. $370
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12332

The Moral Of The Story Is with Rabbi Michele Faudem Series 1 of 3
2025-09-10 19:00 - 20:00
THE MORAL OF THE STORY IS… with RABBI MICHELE FAUDEM
ZOOM
WEDNESDAYS, 7 PM – 8 PM

SERIES 1: Sept. 3, 10, 17; Oct. 22, 29; Dec. 3, 10, 17
SERIES 2: Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28; Feb. 4, 11, Mar. 4, 11
SERIES 3: Mar 18, 25; Apr. 15, 22, 29; May 6, 13, 20

Join us for an enlightening exploration of the rich tapestry of Jewish Bible
stories that convey profound moral lessons and ethical teachings. This class
invites students of all backgrounds to delve into the narratives of the Hebrew
Bible (Tanakh) and discover how these ancient tales resonate with contemporary
values and dilemmas. Throughout the course, we will examine characters whose
journeys illuminate vital themes of justice, compassion, resilience, and the
human condition.
Each session will focus on a specific story, analyzing its historical context,
literary elements and the moral teachings it imparts.
Tuition: $130 per 8-week series
DISCOUNT : Sign up for all three series…………. $370
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When Bad Leaders Happen To Good People with Ruth Bergman
2025-09-11 10:00 - 11:15 | Jewish Federation of Detroit 6735 Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Hills
WHEN BAD LEADERS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE: LESSONS FROM THE BIBLE’S MOST
COMPLICATED CHARACTERS with RUTH BERGMAN
In-Person I Max M. Fisher Federation Building
THURSDAYS, 10 – 11:15 AM
Sept. 11, 18, 25
Why do good people sometimes make bad choices? And what happens when power
corrupts completely? In this thought-provoking course, we’ll dive into
gripping biblical stories of leaders who failed—some through greed and ego,
others through justifications and missteps. Together, we’ll explore what went
wrong, why it matters and how these ancient cautionary tales can shape the way
we lead today. Discover the essential traits of ethical leadership and how to
cultivate them in yourself, your workplace and your community. This is more
than a study of the past—it’s a call to lead with courage, clarity and
conscience.
Tuition: $60
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12225

Songs Of The Heart: Exploring Ancient Prayers Continues with Rabbi Michele Faudem
2025-09-11 10:45 - 11:45
SONGS OF THE HEART: EXPLORING ANCIENT PRAYERS CONTINUES with RABBI MICHELE
FAUDEM
ZOOM
THURSDAYS, 10:45 – 11:45 AM
Sept. 11, 18, 25; Oct. 9, 16, 23, 30; Nov. 6; Dec. 4, 11, 18; Jan. 8
This inspiring course invites students to explore the profound spiritual and
literary richness of the Psalms, one of the oldest and most cherished
collections of sacred songs and prayers. Through a deep dive into their
historical context, poetic beauty and enduring themes, participants will gain
insight into the ways these timeless psalms continue to serve as a source of
worship, reflection and emotional expression.
Tuition: $195
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12227
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Making Sense Of The Headlines In A Tumultuous Time with Rebecca Starr
2025-09-11 12:00 - 13:15 | Jewish Federation of Detroit 6735 Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Hills
MAKING SENSE OF THE HEADLINES IN A TUMULTUOUS TIME with REBECCA STARR
In-Person I Max M. Fisher Federation Building
THURSDAYS, NOON – 1:15 PM
MONTHLY: Sep. 11, Oct. 30, Nov. 13; Dec. 4
We are living in a time of information overload with a never ending new cycle.
Current events connected to Israel and the Jewish world more broadly are
important to discern and analyze
in real time while also making the time to process them for deeper
understanding. This class will look at current headlines and offer
participants an opportunity to discuss their implications.
Tuition: $80
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12232

Building, Rejoicing, And Reflecting: The Many Sides Of Sukkot with Rabbi Robert Dobrusin
2025-09-15 10:00 - 11:15
BUILDING, REJOICING, AND REFLECTING: THE MANY SIDES OF SUKKOT with Rabbi
Robert Dobrusin
ZOOM
MONDAYS, 10:00 am – 11:15 AM
Sept. 8, 15, 29; Oct. 6
Eating in the Sukkah, waving the Lulav and Etrog, reading the book of
Ecclesiastes, dancing with the Torah Scrolls, observing Yizkor, giving thanks,
recognizing the fragility of our lives and of the earth, considering our
connection with human beings of all faiths: all of these are elements of the
holidays of Sukkot and the concluding days of Shemini Atzeret and Simchat
Torah. How can one nine-day period contain so many meaningful rituals and
compelling ideas? Join us for an exploration of the holiday
which Talmudic rabbis referred to as “he-chag”: “THE festival”. We will study
ancient texts and contemporary traditions as we seek to more deeply understand
the significance of these days on the Jewish calendar.
Tuition: $80
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12126
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