Special Needs Family Symposium
2024-04-07 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Detroit) | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
Join us for an afternoon of information from 25+ organizations throughout the
Metro Detroit area, providing resources and on-site meetings from various
agencies. Organizations will be present to represent government benefits,
financial planning, employment/vocational training, recreation,
athletics/exercise, residential support, caregiver support, and more!
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Reading Between The Lines: Spring Session (Monthly - Apr. 8, May 13 & June 3)
2024-04-08 12:00 - 13:15 | Jewish Federation of Detroit 6735 Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Hills
Reading Between The Lines: Spring Session
Monthly: April 8; May 13 & June 3
Mondays 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
This is a challenging and historic time for Israel and the Jewish people. Join
Rebecca for an opportunity to discuss books that offer education, engagement,
and that highlight challenges and triumphs of the last 100 years of Jewish and
Israeli history.

APRIL: We will begin with The Red Balcony by Jonathan Wilson, a mystery novel based on the true story of the murder of Haim Arlosoroff, one of the early leaders of Ben Gurion’s Labor Zionist party.

MAY: Next, we will discuss a newly published non-fiction book by comedian Joel Chasnoff and Benji Lovitt entitled Israel 201: Your Next-Level Guide to the Magic, Mystery, and Chaos of Life in the Holy Land

JUNE: Ben Bastomski’s memoir, As Figs in Autumn: One Year in a Forever War will be the final in this series and is about an American Jew who chronicles his time in the Israeli army.
Instructor : Rebecca Starr
Tuition: $55
Day/Time:
Location: In-Person/ Max M. Fisher Federation Building
_ _Class Dates ** :** 4/8/2024, 5/13/2024, 6/3/2024

View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/6323

Jews And Judaism: The Essentials – Part 4: The 20th Century – Old And New Centers Of Jewish Life
2024-04-09 19:00 - 20:30
Jews And Judaism: The Essentials – Part 4: The 20th Century – Old And New
Centers Of Jewish Life
In this series, we focus on the ebb and flow of Judaism in the twentieth
century. We begin with the rise of new forms of Antisemitism and the Jewish
response, including emigration to America and Zionism, and then turn to the
seismic impact of World War One, the challenges of the Inter-war Years, the
Destruction of European Jewry during the Shoah and the Creation of the State
of Israel. We conclude by considering American Jewry and Israel as the two
centers of World Jewry.
Instructor : Professor Howard Lupovitch
Tuition: $125
Day/Time: Tue 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: This Class will be on ZOOM
Class Dates: _ ___
3/5/2024, 3/12/2024, 3/19/2024, 3/26/2024, 4/2/2024, 4/9/2024
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/6325
Click here to join the livestream. http://jlearn.online

Policy Perspectives in the Promised Land with Lior Zisser-Yogev
2024-04-10 11:30 - 12:45, 2024-04-17 11:30 - 12:45 | Jewish Federation of Detroit 6735 Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Hills
Policy Perspectives in the Promised Land
Join Lior Zisser-Yogev , our community Shaliach (emissary), as she takes
us into a deep dive of the public policies of Israel and the impact they have
on Israeli society. Compare and contrast the systems in Israel and the U.S.,
learn what the Israeli government has in place for its population and the
effect these policies have on everyday life. Topics include:
EDUCATION policy in Israel – divided educational systems and successful
outcomes.
LABOR MARKET policies – How to include disadvantaged populations in the
labor market.
HOUSING AND INFRASTRUCTURE policy – how to solve the ongoing housing
crisis in the country with the largest natural increase in the developed
world.
IMMIGRATION policy and ALIYAH ABSORPTION – how are refugees and
immigrants received in Israel, and how are they optimally integrated into
society.
PUBLIC HEALTH policy – mandatory free public health care for all citizens
LGBTQ POLICY in Israel – the interesting case of how a government that
was in power for only one year managed to take governmental responsibility for
the LGBTQ population in Israel.
Instructor : Lior Zisser-Yogev
Tuition: $105
Day/Time: Wed 11:30 AM – 12:45 PM
Location: In-Person/ Max M. Fisher Federation Building
Class Dates : 3/13/2024, 3/20/2024, 3/27/2024, 4/3/2024, 4/10/2024,
4/17/2024
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/6327

Art Talks with Art Historian Wendy Evans
2024-04-11 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-02 11:00 - 12:00 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
RSVP to Rosa Chessler:
rchessler@jccdet.org or
248.432.5418
Art lovers and folks who are new to art can learn about a myriad of selected
artists and their works.
Thursday, April 11 – Picturing America
Thursday, May 2 – Daniel Liebeskind: Jewish Architect Series
Thursday, June 20 – London: City for Art Lovers
$10 per lecture.
RSVP to Rosa Chessler:
rchessler@jccdet.org or
248.432.5418
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/7382

Rites And Rituals, Customs And Commandments: Tell Me Why with Rabbi Joseph Klein
2024-04-12 11:30 - 13:00, 2024-05-03 11:30 - 13:00, 2024-05-10 11:30 - 13:00
Rites And Rituals, Customs And Commandments: Tell Me Why
We live our daily lives as dedicated to Judaism, yet the origins, backstories
and histories of experiential Jewish life reveal that we often know little of
what and why we do what we do as Jews. This course explores our life-cycle
events and personal mitzvot, dietary and Shabbat restrictions, and the
development of prayer and worship. Walk away with a proud understanding of why
we, as Jews, do what we do.
Instructor : Rabbi Joseph Klein
Tuition: $170.00
Day/Time: Fri 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: This Class will be on ZOOM
Class Dates : 3/8/2024, 3/15/2024, 3/22/2024, 3/29/2024, 4/5/2024,
4/12/2024, 5/3/2024, 5/10/2024
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/6333
Click here to join the livestream. http://jlearn.online

Ageless & Active Movies at The J
2024-04-17 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-15 13:00 - 15:00 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
To register, e-mail
rchessler@jccdet.org or call
(248) 432-5418
Join The J’s Ageless and Active department for Movies at The J!
_ _Frida__ – Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 1:00 p.m
Movie about Frida Kahlo starring Salma Hayek – 2 hours
_ _On the Basis of Sex__ – Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 1:00 p.m.
Movie about Ruth Bader Ginsburg – 2 hours
_ _Golda__ – Wednesday, June 19, 2024, 1:00 p.m.
Movie about Golda Meir – 2 hours
To register, e-mail
rchessler@jccdet.org or call (248)
432-5418
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/7381

Coffee With The Rabbis with Rabbi Joshua Bennett and Rabbi Joseph Krakoff
2024-05-02 10:00 - 11:30
Coffee With The Rabbis: The Bonds That Bind Us – A Study Of Life
Relationships
Join JLearn, Rabbi Joshua Bennett and Rabbi Joseph Krakoff for this unique
opportunity with two Rabbis who are stirring things up with relevant topics
based on Jewish texts, to help us navigate life. When we combine a
Conservative
Rabbi with his best friend, a Reform Rabbi, we get a morning of great
discussion, differing opinions, mutual
respect, and a lot of learning! Bring your coffee, questions and comments and
join us Monthly on ZOOM!
Instructors : Rabbi Joshua Bennett and Rabbi Joseph Krakoff
Tuition: $120
Day/Time: MONTHLY –
Thu 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: This Class will be on ZOOM
_ _Class Dates:__ 1/4/2024, 2/1/2024, 3/7/2024, 4/4/2024, 5/2/2024
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/5584
Click here to join the livestream. http://jlearn.online

Ageless & Active Matter of Balance Class
2024-05-02 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-09 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-16 13:00 - 15:00 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
To register, e-mail
rchessler@jccdet.org 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
rchessler@jccdet.org or call (248)
432-5418
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/7461

Hebrew Spring Mini Courses at Jlearn
2024-05-06 09:30 - 10:45, 2024-05-13 09:30 - 10:45, 2024-05-20 09:30 - 10:45
Join one of the Hebrew Classes with Dorit, to determine what level and for
additional information, please call 248.205.2557
Tuition: $70
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Mondays Mini-Spring dates: 5/6/2024, 5/13/2024, 5/20/2024, 6/3/2024
HEBREW 2 – Spring Mini-course – Mondays 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM
HEBREW 4 – Spring Mini-course – Mondays 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
HEBREW 8 – Spring Mini-course – Mondays 12:30 PM – 1:45 PM
HEBREW 6 – Spring Mini-course – Mondays 7:30 PM – 8:45 PM
Learn To Read Hebrew – Spring Mini-Course – Tuesdays 10:00 AM –
11:15 AM
5/7/2024, 5/14/2024, 5/21/2024, 5/28/2024
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/7117
Click here to join the livestream. http://jlearn.online

Modern Jewish Medical Ethics with Jill Gutmann
2024-05-06 10:00 - 11:30
Modern Jewish Medical Ethics
Take a deep dive into the hot medical issues of the day with bio-ethicist
Jill Gutmann. Whether it is a discussion of mental health or the
physician and nursing shortage, 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 discussion to continue long after the class has ended.
Instructor: Jill Gutmann
Tuition : $95.00
Day/Time: Mon 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Location : This Class will be on ZOOM
Class Dates: Monthly: 1/8/2024, 2/5/2024, 3/4/2024, 4/1/2024, 5/6/2024
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/6317
Click here to join the livestream. http://jlearn.online

War And Resistance: Jewish Perspectives On Violent And Non-Violent Confrontations
2024-05-06 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-05-13 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-05-20 19:00 - 20:30
War And Resistance: Jewish Perspectives On Violent And Non-Violent
Confrontations
Explore how Jewish people have dealt with resistance, both violent and non-
violent, throughout history. Although the course will not study current
conflicts, by considering literary and historical accounts of prior
experiences with confrontations and warfare, participants will gain insight
into how to think about and wrestle with issues facing the Jewish people
today.
_ _Weekly Topics:__
(1) War in the Torah: From Avram’s War to Sihon and Og
(2) War in the Nevi’im: Struggle, Conquest & Civil War
(3) The Wars of the Hasmoneans: Who is “Us” and who is “Them”?
(4) The Wars with Rome: Self-Liberation or Self-Destruction?
(5) Martyrdom and Resistance During the Shoah
(6) Israel’s Wars
Instructor : Dr. Michael Weiss
Tuition: $140.00
Day/Time: Mon 7 pm – 8:30 PM
Location: This Class will be on ZOOM
Class Dates : 5/6/2024, 5/13/2024,5/20/2024, 6/3/2024,6/10/2024,
6/17/2024
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/7141
Click here to join the livestream. http://jlearn.online

War And Resistance: Jewish Perspectives On Violent And Non-Violent Struggle
2024-05-06 19:00 - 20:30
War And Resistance: Jewish Perspectives On Violent And Non-Violent
Struggle
Mondays 7 pm – 8:30 PM
Class Dates : 5/6/2024, 5/13/2024,5/20/2024, 6/3/2024,6/10/2024,
6/17/2024
Explore how Jewish people have dealt with resistance, both violent and non-
violent, throughout history. Although the course will not study current
conflicts, by considering literary and historical accounts of prior
experiences with confrontations and warfare, participants will gain insight
into how to think about and wrestle with issues facing the Jewish people
today.
_ _Weekly Topics:__
(1) War in the Torah: From Avram’s War to Sihon and Og
(2) War in the Nevi’im: Struggle, Conquest & Civil War
(3) The Wars of the Hasmoneans: Who is “Us” and who is “Them”?
(4) The Wars with Rome: Self-Liberation or Self-Destruction?
(5) Martyrdom and Resistance During the Shoah
(6) Israel’s Wars
Instructor : Dr. Michael Weiss
Tuition: $140.00
Location: This Class will be on ZOOM
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/7521
Click here to join the livestream. http://jlearn.online

A Senior’s Checklist to Downsizing and Moving Out of the Family Home
2024-05-07 11:00 - 12:00 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
To register, e-mail
rchessler@jccdet.org or call
(248) 432-5418
A Senior’s Checklist to Downsizing and Moving Out of the Family Home
When you are at a point in your life where you are thinking about downsizing,
what do you need to know to make the decision and make the process easier?
Come and learn about the different types of senior living communities,
apartments, or smaller homes and how to determine which is best for you.

Learn how to pay for senior living and/or long-term care with the assets you have and where to turn for additional support.
Learn how to downsize and declutter the family home and move what you really need, will use, and will fit into your new home.
Learn the many options available for using the family home to pay for future living expenses.
Learn which estate plan documents you need to have in place now for use when the need for a move arises.

Presented by:
Debra Baltus, Estate Planning, Real Estate and Elder Law Attorney; Senior
Transition Specialist
To register, e-mail
rchessler@jccdet.org or call (248)
432-5418
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/7473

Ageless Living: Getting Great At Getting Older with Rabbi Joseph Krakoff
2024-05-09 10:00 - 11:30 | Jewish Federation of Detroit 6735 Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Hills
**Ageless Living: Getting Great At Getting Older – _ _IN-PERSON CLASS SOLD OUT

WE ADDED A ZOOM CLASS FOR YOU !__
Class Dates : May 9, 23, 30; June 6
Thursdays 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
It is said that with age comes wisdom. Join Rabbi Krakoff, CEO of the Jewish
Hospice and Chaplaincy Network (JHCN), as he offers us navigation skills for
the years between maturity and older age. Based on Jewish texts, both ancient
and contemporary, he will offer insights and commentary that speak to
approaches and strategies for getting great at getting older. Explore gaining
wisdom and personal growth, relationships in your life, time for tikum olam
and nurturing your emotional well-being. and discover the benefits that await!
Instructor : Rabbi Joseph Krakoff
Tuition: $85
Location:** In-Person/ Max M. Fisher Federation Building

View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/6328

Ageless & Active Matter of Balance Class
2024-05-09 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-16 13:00 - 15:00 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
To register, e-mail
rchessler@jccdet.org 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.
To register, e-mail
rchessler@jccdet.org or call (248)
432-5418
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/7461

Ageless Living: Getting Great At Getting Older – ON ZOOM - with Rabbi Joseph Krakoff
2024-05-09 15:00 - 16:30
THE IN- PERSON CLASS SOLD OUT – DUE TO HIGH DEMAND WE HAVE ADDED A ZOOM
CLASS FOR YOU
Thursdays – 3 pm – 4:30 pm
Class Dates: May 9, 23, 30; June 6
It is said that with age comes wisdom. Join Rabbi Krakoff, CEO of the Jewish
Hospice and Chaplaincy Network (JHCN), as he offers us navigation skills for
the years between maturity and older age. Based on Jewish texts, both ancient
and contemporary, he will offer insights and commentary that speak to
approaches and strategies for getting great at getting older. Explore gaining
wisdom and personal growth, relationships in your life, time for tikum olam
and nurturing your emotional well-being. and discover the benefits that await!
Instructor : Rabbi Joseph Krakoff
Tuition: $85
Location: ZOOM
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/7729
Click here to join the livestream. http://jlearn.online

Reading Between The Lines: Spring Session with Rebecca Starr
2024-05-13 12:00 - 13:15 | Jewish Federation of Detroit 6735 Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Hills
Reading Between The Lines: Spring Session
This is a challenging and historic time for Israel and the Jewish people. Join
Rebecca for an opportunity to discuss books that offer education, engagement,
and that highlight challenges and triumphs of the last 100 years of Jewish and
Israeli history.

APRIL: We will begin with The Red Balcony by Jonathan Wilson, a mystery novel based on the true story of the murder of Haim Arlosoroff, one of the early leaders of Ben Gurion’s Labor Zionist party.

MAY: Next, we will discuss a newly published non-fiction book by comedian Joel Chasnoff and Benji Lovitt entitled Israel 201: Your Next-Level Guide to the Magic, Mystery, and Chaos of Life in the Holy Land

JUNE: Ben Bastomski’s memoir, As Figs in Autumn: One Year in a Forever War will be the final in this series and is about an American Jew who chronicles his time in the Israeli army.
Instructor : Rebecca Starr
Tuition: $55
Day/Time: Monthly – Mon 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
Location: In-Person/ Max M. Fisher Federation Building
_ _Class Dates ** :** 4/8/2024, 5/13/2024, 6/3/2024

View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/6323
