The J - Detroit

Blooms & Brushes: A Pre-Mother's Day Art Pop Up
2024-05-05 15:00 - 16:30 (America/Detroit) | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
Prepare for Mother’s Day by creating a beautiful vase and bouquet to gift a
special mama in your life! Parent Connector and (https://www.thejewishnews.com/judaism/holiday/gift-guide-detroit–
moms-trendy-custom-painted-
gifts/article_eeba8230-91ea-11ee-86a4-7320394bb5c0.html) artist Taylor
Weintraub will lead this art workshop. Moms are welcome to come do the project
with their kiddos or send another adult to help create a surprise gift.
This workshop is geared toward families with children ages 3-8, and
grandparents are welcome!
All JFamily programs welcome the diversity we know exists in our community.
This includes, but is not limited to, multifaith families, Jews of Color,
single parent families, members of the trans and LGBTQ+ community, people with
disabilities, and people from various economic backgrounds.
If you or any family member needs accommodations in order to successfully
participate in the program, please reach out to Shoshana Fain,
sfain@jccdet.org
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/7604

Ageless & Active Matter of Balance Class
2024-05-09 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-16 13:00 - 15:00, 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
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/7461

Ageless & Active Matter of Balance Class
2024-05-09 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-16 13:00 - 15:00, 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
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/7461

Dads' Night Out with JFamily - May
2024-05-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Moose Preserve Bar & Grill 43034 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills
Dads deserve a night out, too! Take some time with the guys in a relaxed
environment while you schmooze, network and enjoy good food. See some of your
old friends and make some new ones! Self-pay required for dinner and drinks.
Current JFamily Program Policies: COVID
Disclosure
I JFamily Media Policy
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/7889

Postpartum Support Group: Spring Mini-Series
2024-05-13 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-05-20 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-06-03 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-06-10 10:00 - 11:30 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
Jewish Family Service and JFamily invite you to join a FREE support group for
moms (with babies 0-12 months) to come together to share their experiences,
give and receive support, and learn about helpful tools and resources for
postpartum wellness.
Topics discussed will include stress and anxiety, adjusting to motherhood,
body image, navigating relationships, and self-care.
A minimum of 6 participants are needed to run the group.
Questions? Contact ([REDACTED]
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/7769

Mini Maccabi!
2024-06-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Inline Hockey Center 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
Calling all little athletes to join JFamily for a morning of sporty fun!
Detroit is gearing up to host the 2024 Maccabi Games, and we want your family
to be a part of the excitement. Mini Maccabi will feature special clinics from
Total Soccer and Pistons Academy, along with relay races, bounce houses, and
more fun and games.
This program is geared toward families with children ages 2-8.
All families will receive a free 1 day pass for The J pool, too! You can head
over to the pool after the event or save the pass for another day this summer.
The following is a tentative schedule for the morning:
10:15: Registration
Ages 2-3:
10:15-10:45- Soccer Clinic
10:45-11:15- Basketball Clinic
11:15-11:45- Tumbling Clinic
Ages 4-5:
10:15-10:45- Tumbling Clinic
10:45-11:15- Soccer Clinic
11:15-11:45- Basketball Clinic
Ages 6-8:
10:15-10:45- Basketball Clinic
10:45-11:15- Tumbling Clinic
11:15-11:45- Soccer Clinic
Ongoing: Bounce houses, relay races and more fun and games!
11:45: Closing Ceremonies & Ice Cream Treats
Get in the Games as a Host Family! We need your help to house visiting
Jewish athletes for this summer’s JCC Maccabi Games, July 28th – August
2nd. Learn more and register as a host family
HERE !
All JFamily programs welcome the diversity we know exists in our community.
This includes, but is not limited to, multifaith families, Jews of Color,
single parent families, members of the trans and LGBTQ+ community, people with
disabilities, and people from various economic backgrounds.
If you or any family member need accommodations in order to successfully
participate in the program, or if the cost is a barrier for you, please reach
out to Shoshana Fain,
sfain@jccdet.org
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/7860

JBaby Prenatal Spring 2024
2024-06-04 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-06-10 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-06-18 18:00 - 21:00 | Congregation Shaarey Zedek 27375 Bell Rd, Southfield
Expecting your first? JFamily has you covered with everything you need to know
before welcoming your little bundle of cuteness! The Jbaby Prenatal is a
three-part course that covers topics including:
Labor and Delivery
Newborn Care
Breastfeeding Basics
Brit Milah (Bris)
Baby Naming
Daddy Boot Camp
Expert Mom Talk
Cost for the series: $130 (cost has been subsidized by the Adam and Hannah
Kessler Family Fund.)
Note: All JBaby classes will take place at Congregation Shaarey Zedek
Current JFamily Program Policies: COVID
Disclosure
I JFamily Media Policy
All JFamily programs welcome the diversity we know exists in our community.
This includes, but is not limited to, multifaith families, Jews of Color,
single parent families, members of the trans and LGBTQ+ community, people with
disabilities, and people from various economic backgrounds.
If you or any family member needs accommodations in order to successfully
participate in the program, please reach out to Shoshana Fain,
sfain@jccdet.org
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/7348

Outer Space Glow Painting - Family Workshop
2024-06-09 13:30 - 15:00 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
"Outer Space Glow Painting"
Sunday, June 9, 1:30 – 3 pm
Located in The JFamily Room at the J
Join us for an "out of this world" art experience! In this workshop instructed
by Marci Bykat, children will use paint markers, gel pens, stickers and more
to create amazing outer-space themed, large-scale artworks on black paper that
will glow in the dark and under black light. All materials included. You will
go home with a completed project and a black lightbulb.
Deadline to register: Sunday, June 2, 2024
$35 per project
*Each project is large enough for 2 kids to work on 1. Each additional project is $35.
*This workshop needs at least 8 attendees to run. In the event this workshop cannot run, you will be fully refunded.
Sponsored by the Janice Charach Gallery
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/7874

Pop Up Tot Shabbat @ Congregation Shaarey Zedek
2024-06-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Congregation Shaarey Zedek 27375 Bell Rd, Southfield
Join Parent Connector Stacey Wiesenthal and Rabbi Yoni Dahlen for a fun Summer
kick-off Tot Shabbat at Congregation Shaarey Zedek! Sing your favorite Shabbat
tunes with your littles and make a special craft project.
This program is geared towards children ages 1-5 with their caretakers.
JFamily programs welcome the diversity we know exists in our community. This
includes, but is not limited to, multifaith families, Jews of Color, single
parent families, members of the trans and LGBTQ+ community, people with
disabilities, and people from various economic backgrounds.
If you or any family member needs accommodations in order to successfully
participate in the program, please reach out to Shoshana Fain,
sfain@jccdet.org
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/7972

Pop Up @ Scarlett's Playground
2024-07-09 15:30 - 17:00 | Scarlet’s Smile Playground 4380 S Commerce Rd, Commerce Charter Twp
Join Parent Connector Julie Michaels for a fun afternoon playing at Scarlett’s
Playground. We’ll have yummy frozen treats!
JFamily programs welcome the diversity we know exists in our community. This
includes, but is not limited to, multifaith families, Jews of Color, single
parent families, members of the trans and LGBTQ+ community, people with
disabilities, and people from various economic backgrounds.
If you or any family member needs accommodations in order to successfully
participate in the program, please reach out to Shoshana Fain,
sfain@jccdet.org
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/7954

Pop Up @ Scarlett's Playground
2024-07-15 15:30 - 17:00 | Scarlet’s Smile Playground 4380 S Commerce Rd, Commerce Charter Twp
RAIN DATE! Join Parent Connector Julie Michaels for a fun afternoon playing at
Scarlett’s Playground. We’ll have yummy frozen treats!
JFamily programs welcome the diversity we know exists in our community. This
includes, but is not limited to, multifaith families, Jews of Color, single
parent families, members of the trans and LGBTQ+ community, people with
disabilities, and people from various economic backgrounds.
If you or any family member needs accommodations in order to successfully
participate in the program, please reach out to Shoshana Fain,
sfain@jccdet.org
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/7954

Splish Splash Bash with JFamily and NEXTGen Detroit
2024-07-21 09:30 - 11:00 | Heritage Park Splash Pad 24915 Farmington Rd, Farmington Hills
Beat the heat and join us for summer fun at the Heritage Park Splash Pad,
Playground and Pavilion. We’ll have cooling (and kosher) treats for the grown-
ups and kiddos, too!
$18 per family.
Please register in advance by July 14.
This in-person event is intended for families with children ages 0 to 8.
Siblings welcome!
Questions? Contact Rachael Gerstein at rgerstein@jccdet.org
Thank you to our event co-chairs: Nicole MacWilliams, Steve Betel, Zack
Slabotsky
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8116

Sharing Shabbat 2024-2025
2024-09-03 18:00 - 21:00
What is Sharing Shabbat?
Sharing Shabbat is a 7 month program for families with children ages 0-8. Your
family will participate in monthly shabbat experiences as you build
relationships with families and learn how to celebrate shabbat in your home.
Sharing Shabbat welcomes all families including those who are new to town,
interfaith, multi-faith, single parent families, Jews of Color, Queer
families, families with disabilities, and families looking to make new
connections in the community.
All families will participate in the following:
An Opening Shabbat Dinner and Art Workshop
A Challah Bake
A Parents Night Out
A Closing Havdalah Celebration
*Four home hosted shabbat meals (can be Friday night dinner or Saturday brunch/lunch): families will be placed in small cohorts that will gather together in each other’s homes to celebrate shabbat. Hosts will be provided with a $75 stipend to help cover the cost of the meal as well as a Sharing Shabbat host kit. If you are uncomfortable hosting in your home but would still like to participate in the program, we welcome your application and will work together to accommodate your family!
How to participate?
To apply, please submit this application by September 3rd. We will schedule a
zoom conversation with each family in September.
Year At A Glance:
September 27: Opening Shabbat Dinner & Art Workshop at 5 pm
December 8: Chanukkah Celebration at 3:30 pm
January 12: Challah Bake at 3:30 pm
March 6: Parents Night Out, time TBD
April 27: Closing Havdalah Celebration at 3:30 pm
Home Hosted Shabbat Experiences will be scheduled by each cohort.
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Open Play at The J! FALL 2024
2024-09-09 09:00 - 12:00 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
Welcome to Open Play at the J! Join us in the NEW JFamily Room inside The J
every Monday morning that schools are typically in session. We will be open
from 9:00 AM until 12:00 noon for fun and play time! Each week, we will have a
circle and story time around 10:30 AM, but you are welcome to come and go
anytime during Open Play hours.
Open Play is geared toward families with children ages 0-4. Parents,
grandparents, and other caregivers are welcome! This is a drop-in program,
not a drop-off.
Cost: $5 per family per session. Register for as many Mondays as you would
like! Pre-registration is appreciated, but walk-ins are welcome!
Food: You may bring your own nut-free snacks, and additional children’s snacks
will be available for purchase in the JFamily Room. Coffee and other food
items may be purchased in The Porch cafe across from the JFamily Room.
All JFamily programs welcome the diversity we know exists in our community.
This includes, but is not limited to, multifaith families, Jews of Color,
single parent families, members of the trans and LGBTQ+ community, people with
disabilities, and people from various economic backgrounds.
If you or any family member needs accommodations in order to successfully
participate in the program, please reach out to Shoshana Fain,
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View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8363

Bagels and Babies with JFamily
2024-09-15 09:30 - 11:00 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
Come grab a bagel and some coffee and meet new friends!
This event is geared toward families with babies ages 0-12 months.
All JFamily programs welcome the diversity we know exists in our community.
This includes, but is not limited to, multifaith families, Jews of Color,
single parent families, members of the trans and LGBTQ+ community, people with
disabilities, and people from various economic backgrounds.
If you or any family member needs accommodations in order to successfully
participate in the program, please reach out to Shoshana Fain,
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View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8760
