Mom's Night Out: Resin Mezuzah Making
2025-11-04 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | Judaic Studio 32731 Franklin Rd, Franklin
Take some well-deserved time for yourself and join JFamily at the Judaic Art
Studio for a hands-on, creative evening just for moms! You’ll design and craft
your own resin mezuzah to take home—no experience needed.
Connect with other moms in a relaxed and welcoming environment while enjoying
light snacks and drinks.
$38 includes all materials, instruction, snacks & drinks!
Space is limited—reserve your spot today!
*Geared for moms with kids ages 0-12
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13110

HEBREW LEVEL 1: Learn to Read Hebrew - with Dorit Series 1 of 2
2025-11-11 10:30 - 11:45, 2025-11-18 10:30 - 11:45, 2026-01-06 10:30 - 11:45, 2026-01-13 10:30 - 11:45, 2026-01-20 10:30 - 11:45, 2026-01-27 10:30 - 11:45
LEVEL 1: LEARN TO READ HEBREW – AN INTRO CLASS with Dorit Warfman
In-Person I Max M. Fisher Federation Building
TUESDAY, 10:30 – 11:45 AM

SERIES 1: Sep. 9, 16, 30; Oct. 21, 28; Nov. 4, 11, 18; Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27
SERIES 2: Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24; Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24; Apr. 14, 28; May 5, 12

If you ever wanted to learn the Hebrew letters, follow prayers in Hebrew or
read signs in Israel, then this is the course for you. This may be a stand-
alone class or advance into the “Hebrew 1” class to learn conversational
Hebrew.
Tuition: $250 per series
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12356
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Anita Naftaly Family Circle Conference - Raising Resilience: Help our Children THRIVE
2025-11-16 13:00 - 14:30 | The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd,
Opening the Doors
Anita Naftaly Family Circle Conference
Presenting Tovah P. Klein. A child development expert, psychology professor
and author, Dr. Tovah P. Klein gives parents and teachers the tools to help
kids facing learning, social and/or mental health challenges build resilience
and flourish in an unpredictable ever-changing world. Accessible and
compassionate, Raising Resilience is a timely resource for empowering kids
to build meaningful thriving lives.
Questions and sponsorship: llight@jfsdetroit.org
A partner of Jewish Family Service.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12018

Dads' Night Out with JFamily - November
2025-11-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Bloomfield Hills , 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 company. See some of
your old friends and make some new ones!
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13535

Create and Give Thanks: A Bagel Brunch
2025-11-30 10:00 - 11:30 | Royal Oak Chabad Jewish Center 514 E 4th St, Royal Oak
Join us for a meaningful morning of giving thanks!
We’ll make our own Grateful Jars — a special place to keep notes about things
we’re thankful for! Then we’ll sit together in a circle and talk about Modeh
Ani — the morning prayer we say to thank Hashem for giving us our neshama
(soul) back each day. We’ll share ideas about what it means to be grateful and
how we can show thankfulness every day
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13563

Winter Community Blood Drive
2025-12-02 08:30 - 14:30 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield
The J Detroit Community Blood Drive
Tuesday, December 2
8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
This Giving Tuesday , give the gift of life. After the incredible success
of our last blood drive, we’re coming together once again to make a lifesaving
difference.
Every donation matters. Every drop counts. Your gift strengthens our local
blood supply and helps meet urgent needssupporting emergency medical services
in Israel through Magen David Adom, in partnership with Blood Centers of
America.
Spots are limited. Reserve your appointment today and be part of something
truly lifesaving.
Chairperson: Josh Yaker
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12911

Dads' Night Out with JFamily - December
2025-12-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Dads deserve a night out, too! Take some time with the guys in a relaxed
environment while you schmooze, network and enjoy good company. See some of
your old friends and make some new ones!
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13876

Sensory Shabbat Pop-Up with Julie Jacobs of Sensory Sprouts
2026-01-02 09:30 - 11:00 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield
Join JFamily Parent Connector, Julie Michaels, for some sensory fun! Sensory
Sprouts creator, Julie Jacobs, will lead this special pop-up, featuring
Shabbat themed sensory stations!
More info about Sensory Sprouts : Sensory Sprouts is a center-based class
that utilizes a variety of modes for play and learning. Their mission is to
create a fun, hands-on learning environment where babies and toddlers can
explore and engage their senses through playful, interactive experiences. They
aim to foster curiosity, creativity and development growth by providing
opportunities for sensory exploration and play through various centers.
Cost is $10/child (this Sensory Sprouts class is being generously subsidized
by JFamily)
Perfect for families with children ages 9 months – 4 years!
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13958

JFamily Inclusive Pop-Up @ We Rock The Spectrum: Troy/Clawson
2026-01-18 09:30 - 11:30 | We Rock The Spectrum – Troy/Clawson 1255 W 14 Mile Rd, Clawson
Join JFamily Parent Connector Kim Kerwin for a fun, inclusive event for
families with children of all abilities. This is a relaxed, judgment-free
space where kids can play, explore and enjoy activities at their own pace, and
where parents can connect with others and build community.
Cost: $15/child (the program cost is being generously subsidized by JFamily)
This event is geared towards families with children ages 0-10.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13973

Give Back and Play with Repair the World and JKids and Families
2026-01-19 09:30 - 11:30 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield
Join us for a fun and fulfilling morning together!
Enjoy bounce houses and fun in Handleman Hall, plus hands-on service projects
with Repair the World in the J lobby—a meaningful way for families to engage
in tzedakah together and honor Dr. King’s legacy.
This event is free and open to all.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13923

Sip & Schmooze: A JFamily Interfaith Mom's Night Out
2026-01-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Mother Handsome 14661 W Eleven Mile Rd, Oak Park
Relax and unwind at Oak Park’s Mother Handsome for a Moms Night Out! Join
JFamily Parent Connector Amanda Dahm for an evening of conversation,
connection and cocktails with fellow moms raising children in interfaith
families in a casual and welcoming environment.
This event is designed especially for moms in interfaith families. Your ticket
includes one complimentary drink!
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13975

Dads' Night Out with JFamily - January
2026-01-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Dads deserve a night out, too! Take some time with the guys in a relaxed
environment while you schmooze, network and enjoy good company. See some of
your old friends and make some new ones!
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14113

JFamily's Mini Maccabi 2026!
2026-02-01 15:00 - 17:00 | Inline Hockey Center at the J Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
SAVE THE DATE for the hottest new annual family event!
JFamily’s Mini Maccabi is back for its third year!
Join us for another exciting event, jam packed with fun activities like:

Pickle Ball with Brooke Meathe
Basketball with Pistons Academy
Mixed Martial Arts with Michigan Top Team
Soccer with Toca Football
Glitter tattoos with The Enchanted Party Princess
Photobooth provided by StarTrax
Relay Races with Goldfish Swim School of West Bloomfield
Emceed by S.W.A.G Kids Gym
A visit from PAWS of our very own Detroit Tigers!
Giveaways from Bradley + Company
Baby bounce and play
Bounce houses

This program is geared toward families with children ages 2-8. Bounce Houses
and activities begin at 3:00 pm and the games start at 3:30 pm!
Cost: $36 per family
Thank you to our amazing sponsors!
Event sponsor: Bloom Pediatrics, Outstanding Orthodontics and Goldfish Swim
School of West Bloomfield
Swag sponsor: Bradley + Co
In Kind sponsor: Brooke Meathe, Pistons Academy, Michigan Top Team, Toca
Football, Enchanted Party Princess, StarTrax, S.W.A.G Kids Gym
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 to successfully participate
in the program, or if the cost is a barrier for you, please reach out to our
team! ([REDACTED]
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13716

Pop-up Stroller Walk at The Somerset Collection
2026-02-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Somerset Collection 2800 W Big Beaver Rd, Troy
Escape the cold and stay warm by joining Parent Connector Adina Goss for a
stroller walk at The Somerset Collection in Troy.
We will meet on the north side of the mall in front of Starbucks on the first
floor.
Babies in strollers/carriers welcome!
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14414

JBaby Prenatal Winter 2026 - Challah Bake and Spousal Support After Baby
2026-02-11 18:00 - 21:00
Expecting your first? JFamily has you covered with everything you need to know
before welcoming your little bundle of cuteness! The JBaby Prenatal is now a
five-part course that covers topics including: Labor and Delivery, Newborn
Care, baby feeding basics, Brit Milah (bris), Baby Naming, Daddy Boot Camp,
Veteran Mom Talk and Infant CPR.
Classes will be held at various locations throughout Metro Detroit. Specific
locations will be emailed upon registration.
Class dates and topics:
February 11 – Challah Bake and Spousal Support After Baby
February 19 – Newborn Care
February 26 – Infant CPR
March 5 – Labor and Delivery
March 12 – Brit Milah (bris) Baby Naming, Daddy Boot Camp and Veteran Moms
Session
Costs for the JBaby Prenatal have been subsidized by JFamily at the J Detroit.
Total cost per family is $175 and includes kosher dinners and all materials.
If cost is a barrier or you have specific questions, please reach out to
Taylor Weintraub, JBaby Coordinator at tweintraub@jccdet.org.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13494

SAVE YOUR SPOT - 2025 Mid-Winter Break Day Camp
2026-02-16 08:30 - 2026-02-20 03:30 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield
SAVE YOUR SPOT for Mid-Winter Break Camp is closed. If you would like to
sign up for break camp, please visit(https://jccdaycamps.campmanagement.com/p/campers/login_m.php), thank
you!
Our Mid-Winter 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!
Mid-Winter Break Day Camp will take place February 16-20.
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 February 11. Cancellations will receive credit
towards future break camp or summer camp dates.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13267

School Break - Movie + Play at The J: Featuring Sing!
2026-02-16 09:30 - 11:30 | The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield
Looking for something fun to do with the kids while school is out?
Spend the morning at The J with a special family event featuring Sing!
Doors open at 9:15 AM. From 9:15–10:15 AM , kids can dive into a huge
play space filled with bounce houses, games, hands-on crafts, and a cozy
reading area. The play space will remain open throughout the entire
event—including during the 10:15 AM big-screen showing of Sing —so families
can choose to play, watch, or do both!
It’s the perfect way to spend a day of school break! Kids burn off energy,
parents, grandparents, and caregivers get a break, and the whole family enjoys
a classic movie together.
Popcorn will be available for purchase. Free water bottles, coffee, veggie
straws, and applesauce pouches will be provided while supplies last.
Please bring socks for your children to wear in the play space. Socks will
also be available for purchase.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14183

Splish, Splash with JFamily At Goldfish Swim School - Birmingham
2026-02-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Goldfish Swim School – Birmingham 2388 Cole St, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Join JFamily Parent Connector Hannah Kessler by diving into a splash-tacular
time at Goldfish Swim School – Birmingham! Come join our mid-winter splash
party and we’ll "sea" you in the pool for an afternoon of swim, snacks and
fun!
This event is geared towards children ages 0-10
Cost is $5 per child

Appropriate pool attire must be worn in the pool.
Registrants will be emailed separate waivers from Goldfish Swim School.
Fruit and drinks will be served.
Coastguard approved life vests are allowed.

View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14373

JBaby Prenatal Winter 2026 - Newborn Care
2026-02-19 18:00 - 21:00

Dads' Night Out with JFamily - February
2026-02-23 19:00 - 21:00 | , 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 company. See some of
your old friends and make some new ones!
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14527

JBaby Prenatal Winter 2026 - Infant CPR
2026-02-26 18:00 - 21:00

"Naomi's Questions" Opening the Doors Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance & Inclusion Month
2026-03-01 16:00 - 17:30 | The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield
Opening the Doors celebrates Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance and
Inclusion Month
Join us for an unforgettable screening that celebrates humanity in all its
brilliant forms. A touching documentary that follows Naomi, a radiant
34‑year‑old woman with Williams syndrome and her journey through love,
courage, and inclusivity. This film is a heartfelt cinematic letter—a tender
conversation between a father and daughter—inviting us to rethink how we
understand independence, vulnerability, and intelligence. Filled with honesty
and warmth, Naomi’s Questions offers a powerful experience.
Pre-recorded message from Naomi
Q & A Moderators Katy Levinson & Megan Brockman
Dessert Reception to follow
Registration recommended.
For questions and contributions, contact Debbi Stybel
at([REDACTED] at
248.842.5183.**
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14528

Morning Coffee with Moms
2026-03-02 09:30 - 10:30 | Mother Handsome 14661 W Eleven Mile Rd, Oak Park
Escape the cold and start your week off on the right foot! Join us as we
gather with friends to enjoy coffee and conversation with Parent Connector
Adina Goss at Mother Handsome in Oak Park.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14416

JBaby Prenatal Winter 2026 - Labor and Delivery
2026-03-05 18:00 - 21:00

Grow Together 2026 Campaign
2026-03-08 00:00 - 2026-03-13 00:00
Spring is in the air and it’s time to grow! Join us in planting seeds for the
future generation of Jewish families across Metro Detroit. At JFamily, we are
dedicated to creating a thriving, supportive Jewish community in Metro
Detroit.
Through our innovative and inclusive programs and initiatives, we offer
families opportunities to connect, grow, and flourish. From expectant parents
and newborns to bubbies and zaydies, JFamily supports Jewish families at all
stages!
Our Grow Together campaign aims to expand the reach and impact of our vital
programs. Your donation will help support and grow the following initiatives
that nurture our community:

(https://thejdetroit.org/kids-families/jfamily/pj-library/) – Providing free, high-quality Jewish books to children, fostering a love for Jewish traditions from birth to age 13.
(https://thejdetroit.org/kids-families/jfamily/jbaby/) – Offering prenatal education and support for new parents, creating a welcoming space for them to grow and build lasting connections.
(https://thejdetroit.org/seniors/jgrand/) – Connecting grandparents with each other and with their grandchildren to strengthen and celebrate the different generations in our children’s lives.

Your gift today will help ensure that JFamily continues to grow and bring
families together in meaningful ways. Together, we can cultivate a future full
of connection, joy, and pride for Jewish families in our community. Give
together, grow together!
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14926
