The J - Detroit

War And Resistance: Jewish Perspectives On Violent And Non-Violent Confrontations
2024-05-20 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-06-03 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-06-10 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-06-17 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Detroit)
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
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Jewish Girls Do Science: Contributions & Struggles Of Jewish Women Scientists
2024-05-22 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-05-29 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-06-05 10:00 - 11:30
Jewish Girls Do Science: Contributions & Struggles Of Jewish Women
Scientists
In this series, we will consider the significant contributions that several
Jewish women, both in the U.S. and in other countries, have made in various
areas of science. We will pay particular attention in our examination and
discussions on the challenges these women and others faced in pursuing their
professional goals, both because of their gender and their religious
identities, which were often at odds with the culture and politics of the
times in which they lived
Instructor : Dr. Gail Richmond
Tuition: $140.00
Day/Time: Wed 10 am – 11:30 am
Location: This Class will be on ZOOM
Class Dates : 5/8/2024, 5/22/2024, 5/29/2024, 6/5/2024
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Ageless Living: Getting Great At Getting Older with Rabbi Joseph Krakoff
2024-05-23 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-05-30 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-06-06 10:00 - 11:30 | Jewish Federation of Detroit 6735 Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Hills
Ageless Living: Getting Great At Getting Older
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
Day/Time: Thu 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: In-Person/ Max M. Fisher Federation Building
Class Dates : 5/9/2024, 5/23/2024, 5/30/2024, 6/6/2024
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Ageless & Active Matter of Balance Class
2024-05-23 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-30 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-06 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-13 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-20 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
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Ageless & Active Matter of Balance Class
2024-05-23 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-30 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-06 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
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College Crisis Through A Jewish Lens with Rabbi Davey Rosen
2024-05-30 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-06-06 19:00 - 20:30
College Crisis Through A Jewish Lens
Today’s college campuses can be challenging environments for students and
staff who are supporters of Israel. Join us to explore the roots of anti-
Israel sentiment on campus and strategies to manage the hate. Rabbi Davey will
provide strength and guidance from traditional Jewish texts and teachings, and
how they can help and support us in this difficult, daily campus culture.
Co-sponsored by JFamily
Instructor : Rabbi Davey Rosen, CEO Hillel of University of Michigan
Tuition: $70
Day/Time: Thursdays 7 pm – 8:30 am
Location: This Class will be on ZOOM
Class Dates : 5/23/2024, 5/30/2024, 6/6/2024
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Hebrew Spring Mini Courses at Jlearn
2024-06-03 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
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Reading Between The Lines: Spring Session with Rebecca Starr
2024-06-03 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

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Alcohol Ink Painting on Glass - Adult Workshop
2024-06-09 11:00 - 12:30 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
“Alcohol Ink Painting on Glass” Adult Workshop
Sunday, June 9, 11am – 12:30 pm
Located in The JFamily Room at the J
Create a stunning artwork on glass that is both functional for everyday use in
the kitchen and artistic at the same time! In this workshop instructed by
Marci Bykat, you will create one-of-a-kind artworks using various processes
with alcohol ink on glass cutting boards. This "out of this world" galaxies of
color workshop is for all skill levels! No previous painting experience is
needed. All materials are included.
Deadline to register: Sunday, June 2, 2024
*This workshop needs at least 6 attendees to run. In the event this workshop cannot run, you will be fully refunded.
Sponsored by the Janice Charach Gallery
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The Birth Of Antisemitism with Rabbi Joseph Klein
2024-06-14 11:30 - 13:00, 2024-06-21 11:30 - 13:00, 2024-06-28 11:30 - 13:00
The Birth Of Antisemitism
Did you know that Antisemitism did not exist prior to the 1st C CE? Before the
Gospels the Philistines, Assyrians, Babylonians, Persians, and Romans clashed
with Israelite and Jewish communities for geo-political control of the Land of
Israel. They were not against Jews because they were "Jews", not because of
who we were. or what we believed, or what they thought we believed. It is only
the early Jesus community who painted the Jews as anti-God, as inherently
evil. Join Rabbi Klein for this timely class.
Instructor : Rabbi Joseph Klein
Tuition: $95
Day/Time: Fri 11:30 am – 1 PM
Location: This Class will be on ZOOM
Class Dates : 6/7/2024, 6/14/2024, ****6/21/2024, 6/28/2024,
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Ageless & Active Movies at The J
2024-06-19 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
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Art Talks with Art Historian Wendy Evans
2024-06-20 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
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The J's 30th Annual Dr. Larry D. Sills Memorial Golf Classic & Dinner
2024-06-24 11:00 - 21:00 | Franklin Hills Country Club 31675 Inkster Rd, Franklin
Join us for The J’s 30th annual Golf Classic & Dinner, generously endowed by
the Sills family in memory of Dr. Larry D. Sills, to benefit youth programs at
The J.
This event will feature a food truck lunch, 18-hole golf outing, a cocktail
hour, BBQ dinner, and online auction. The Dr. Larry D. Sill’s Memorial Golf
Classic & Dinner is an opportunity to come together and support scholarships
for kids to experience JCC Day Camp. The event also provides a means to
support and enrich youth programs at The J, including special needs
enrichment, early childhood, and JFamily, fostering a brighter future for all
involved.
Come enjoy a round of golf and stay for dinner OR join us in the evening for
cocktails and dinner.
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From Chaos To Cosmos: Rabbinic Wisdom On Creation with Rabbi Robert Dobrusin (4 Week Series)
2024-07-08 10:00 - 11:15
From Chaos To Cosmos: Rabbinic Wisdom On Creation
Class Dates : July 8, 15, 22 29
Mondays 10 am – 11:15 am
The Torah’s beautiful, mythical story of the creation of the world can teach
us so much even as we embrace scientific understanding of the universe. What
can we learn from the Midrashim (textual commentaries) our Rabbis derived from
the text of Genesis? How is creation represented in our prayers and ritual
traditions? What unique ideas does Jewish tradition offer about creation and
the nature of the human being? Join us for the intriguing study of the
critical concept of creation in Jewish tradition.
Instructor : Rabbi Robert Dobrusin
Tuition: $95
Location: This Class will be on ZOOM
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