Floral Watercolor Workshop
2024-08-14 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Detroit) | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
“Floral Watercolor Workshop” with Marci Bykat
Wednesday, August 14, 2-4 p.m.
Located in The JFamily Room at the J
Deadline to register: Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Recreate the beauty of flowers in your own watercolor painting, led by Marci
Bykat. Learn basic skills & grow your knowledge of watercolor on paper. All
materials are included. Payment due at time of registration.
*This workshop needs at least 6 attendees to run. In the event this workshop cannot run, you will be fully refunded.
Co-Sponsored by the Janice Charach Gallery & Ageless & Active
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Theodore Bikel: In the Shoes of Sholom Aleichem
2024-08-18 15:00 - 16:30 | The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
75 Minutes | Documentary | USA | English
Produced under the aegis of The National Center for Jewish Film
Director: John Lollos / Narrator: Alan Alda
Portraits of two beloved icons–Sholom Aleichem and Theodore Bikel–are woven
together in the enchanting documentary, Theodore Bikel: In the Shoes of
Sholom Aleichem , which combines Bikel’s charismatic storytelling and
masterful performances with a broader exploration of Aleichem’s remarkable
life and work. The two men have much in common: wit, wisdom and talent, all
shot through with deep humanity and Yiddishkeit.
Theodore Bikel , the unstoppable performer whose career spanned more than
150 screen roles (including an Oscar-nominated turn in The Defiant Ones) and
countless stage and musical productions, was also the foremost interpreter of
Sholom Aleichem’s work. Bikel played Tevye the Milkman on stage more than
2,000 times and animated Aleichem’s work through his creation of two
celebrated musical plays about the great Russian author.
A pioneer of modern Jewish literature who championed and luxuriated in the
Yiddish language, Sholom Aleichem created dozens of indelible characters.
His Tevye the Milkman, Motl the Cantor’s Son, and Menachem Mendl all remain
invaluable windows into pre-war Eastern European Jewish life, real and
imagined.
Following the film, Aimee Ginsburg Bikel will continue the celebration of
Theodore Bikel’s (z"l) Centennial year, sharing stories of her late husband’s
remarkable career and legacy. She will be joined onstage for a concert of
Theodore Bikel’s greatest hits performed by acclaimed Yiddish musical artist
(and Detroit favorite!) Mikhl Yashinsky and musical director Dr. Lorry
A. Black , Lowell Milken Center for Music of American Jewish Experience UCLA
Herb Alpert School of Music.
Presented by SAJE (Seminars for Adult Jewish Enrichment) and the Lenore Marwil
Detroit Jewish Film Festival. Promotional Partners Detroit Jewish Book Fair,
Henry & Delia Meyers Library, and JLearn.
This program is made possible by generous support from Workmen’s
Circle/Arbeter Ring and Bronze Film Sponsor Jewish Historical Society of
Michigan Sholem Aleichem Institute Yiddishkeit Programming Fund.
SAJE is endowed by a generous gift from Cis Maisel and supported by Carol &
Ronald P. Fogel, Sheri & David Jaffa, and Elaine & Michael Serling through The
J’s Pillars of Light Program.
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AARP Smart Driver Program
2024-08-20 10:00 - 14:30, 2024-08-21 10:00 - 14:30 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
To register,
e-mail([REDACTED]/)**or
call (248) 432-5418 **
AARP Smart Driver Program
Learn research-based strategies to help keep you safe on the road. Must attend
both classes to receive a certificate at the end of the course.
$25; AARP members – $20 (must bring proof).
Please bring a valid Michigan Driver License.
To register,
e-mail([REDACTED]
call (248) 432-5418 **
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Opening Reception: Mosaic Glass Arts International 2024
2024-08-25 13:00 - 16:00 | Janice Charach Gallery 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
Please join us for the Opening Reception of the Mosaic Glass Arts
International 2024 presented by SAMA on Sunday, August 25 from 1-4 pm.
Mosaic Glass Arts International 2024
Presented by The Society of American Mosaic Artists (SAMA)
August 25 – September 22, 2024
Opening Reception: Sunday, August 25, 1-4 pm
In the Lower Gallery:
100 Moments in Mosaic Project
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diverse and richly creative membership. With SAMA’s Partners in the Arts, the
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(SGAA) an open call was made to members to create 6″ x 6″ works using
materials of their choice and an original design.
The work of seasoned professionals is displayed here alongside enthusiastic
newcomers to the mosaic, mixed media, stained glass, and fused glass making
process, culminating in nearly 100 moments of life rendered by artists from
all over the world. For more information, visit,
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In the Upper Gallery:
Mosaic Arts International 2024 (MAI)
is a juried exhibition of original Mosaic and Architectural Art presented by
the Society of American Mosaic Artists (SAMA).
The exhibition features the best in contemporary fine art, architectural,
community, & site-specific mosaic from SAMA’s diverse membership and
celebrates established as well as emerging artists working in this traditional
medium today. All segments combined represent a total between 35- 50 artists
whose work reflects the multiplicity of the mosaic medium and its endless
applications.
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Ageless & Active Movies at The J
2024-08-28 13:00 - 15:00 | 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 and Active department for Movies at The J!
Woman in Gold starring Helen Mirren – Wednesday, July 17, 2024,
1:00 p.m.
Norman Lear, Just Another Version of You – Wednesday, August 28, 2024,
1:00 p.m.
To register,
e-mail([REDACTED]
call (248) 432-5418 **
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8388

Open Play at The J! FALL 2024
2024-09-09 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-09-16 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-09-23 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-09-30 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-07 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-14 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-21 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-28 09:00 - 12:00 and 5 more dates | 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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From Ancient Floors to Gallery Walls: What is Mosaic Art Now? Panel Discussion
2024-09-18 18:30 - 20:30 | Janice Charach Gallery 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
"From Ancient Floors to Gallery Walls: What is Mosaic Art Now?"
A panel discussion of mosaic art in the contemporary fine art world.
Wednesday, September 18
Doors open at 6:30 PM, discussion begins at 7:30 PM.
Refreshments will be served. Free to attend.
Speakers
Natalie Balazovich , artist, gallerist and Director of the Janice Charach
Gallery.
Dr. Vince Carducci , cultural critic and Dean Emeritus at College for
Creative Studies.
Sue Giannotti , artist and founder of Mosaic Opus Studio, instructor and
collaborator at The Chicago Mosaic School.
Moderator
Ruth Tyszka , artist, lawyer, researcher and writer.
Please join us at the Janice Charach Gallery for a panel discussion featuring
creative experts of culture and art to discuss the topic entitled, “From
Ancient Floors to Gallery Walls: What Is Mosaic Art Now?” The panel discussion
is set within the gallery hosting the Mosaic Arts International 2024
exhibition, one of the foremost annual exhibitions of mosaic fine art in the
country. These three art and culture experts will give creative context to the
exhibit, and context to mosaic art and tradition within the broader
contemporary art world. The Mosaic Arts International exhibition is held
annually by the Society of American Mosaic Artists. Dawnmarie Zimmerman,
Executive Director of the Society of American Mosaic Artists, will be present
to introduce the exhibition.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8816

Recollection: Exhibition & Sale
2024-11-03 00:00 - 2024-12-11 00:00 | Janice Charach Gallery 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
Exhibition & Sale: November 3 – December 11, 2024
Opening Reception: Sunday, November 3 from 1-4 pm
There is nothing like the feeling of nostalgia; the sentimental wistful
affection for the past. Recollection features artworks of all medias
that bring artists and the audience to reminisce on past memories. From
imagery of old toys, cars and TV shows to abstract thoughts discussing the act
or feeling of recalling the past, this exhibition featuring local Michigan
artists will bring viewers back to the good-ol-days.
Invited Artists:
Boisali Biswas, Amy Fell, Melissa Jones, Tom Kopczynski, Camille LaMontagne,
Paul Lindenberg, Jessica Rohrer, Jaye Schlesinger, Chris Schneider, Clinton
Snider, Krysti Spence, Slaw, Matt Thornton
Featured Artists:
Jean Paul Aboudib, Sarah Blanchette, Laurel Bradshaw, Marci Bykat, Winnie
Chrzanowski, Denyse Couture, Amelia Currier, Debra Dunne, Paul Erlandson,
Frank James Fisher, Kathy Fish-Gilbert, Terry Ford-Holcomb, Emily Hamilton,
Patrick Hatfield, Deb Holt, Ilene Kahan, Peggy Kerwan, Anna Kocherovsky, Janet
Kondziela, Tom Livo, Sue Majewski, Barbara Melnik Carson, Judi Mindell,
Kathleen W. O’Connell, Bruce Peterson, Steven Schoeberlein, Peggy Stulberg,
Steven Tapper, Sarah Tierney, Helen Vlasic, Nancy Wanchik, Barbara Wujczyk,
Larry Zdeb
The gallery is open Sunday-Thursday from 11am – 4pm unless otherwise stated.
Please visit our (https://thejdetroit.org/culture-education/janice–
charach-gallery/) for more information.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/9381

Camp Kickoff 2025
2024-11-03 13:00 - 15:00 | JCC Center Day Camps 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
Come celebrate the start of summer 2025 camp registration with us! JCC Day
Camps is hosting our Camp Kickoff up at camp to be a place for camp
activities, reunions with your summer friends, camp tours, and to ask any
questions about the upcoming summer!
Please note that parking will be at the front of The J, while the event is
behind The J up at camp. There will be a 2 to 3 minute walk to get to camp
from parking- handicap parking is available closer.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/9164

Opening Reception: Recollection
2024-11-03 13:00 - 16:00 | Janice Charach Gallery 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
Please join us on Sunday, November 3 from 1 – 4 pm for the Opening Reception
of Recollection.
There is nothing like the feeling of nostalgia; the sentimental wistful
affection for the past. Recollection features artworks of all medias
that bring artists and the audience to reminisce on past memories. From
imagery of old toys, cars and TV shows to abstract thoughts discussing the act
or feeling of recalling the past, this exhibition featuring local Michigan
artists will bring viewers back to the good-ol-days.
Exhibition & Sale: November 3 – December 11, 2024
Opening Reception: Sunday, November 3 from 1-4 pm
Invited Artists:
Boisali Biswas, Amy Fell, Melissa Jones, Tom Kopczynski, Camille LaMontagne,
Paul Lindenberg, Jessica Rohrer, Jaye Schlesinger, Chris Schneider, Clinton
Snider, Krysti Spence, Slaw, Matt Thornton
Featured Artists:
Jean Paul Aboudib, Sarah Blanchette, Laurel Bradshaw, Marci Bykat, Winnie
Chrzanowski, Denyse Couture, Amelia Currier, Debra Dunne, Paul Erlandson,
Frank James Fisher, Kathy Fish-Gilbert, Terry Ford-Holcomb, Emily Hamilton,
Patrick Hatfield, Deb Holt, Ilene Kahan, Peggy Kerwan, Anna Kocherovsky, Janet
Kondziela, Tom Livo, Sue Majewski, Barbara Melnik Carson, Judi Mindell,
Kathleen W. O’Connell, Bruce Peterson, Steven Schoeberlein, Peggy Stulberg,
Steven Tapper, Sarah Tierney, Helen Vlasic, Nancy Wanchik, Barbara Wujczyk,
Larry Zdeb
The gallery is open Sunday-Thursday from 11am – 4pm unless otherwise stated.
Please visit our (https://thejdetroit.org/culture-education/janice–
charach-gallery/) for more information.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/9382

Adaptive Yoga with Nichole Bostick
2024-11-05 00:00 - 2025-03-28 00:00, 2024-11-05 00:00 - 2025-05-30 00:00 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
Join us for a relaxing and inclusive yoga experience. Our adaptive yoga
class is designed for individuals of all abilities. Whether you are a beginner
or an experienced yogi, our certified instructor will guide you through gentle
poses, breathing exercises, and meditation.
Tuesdays & Fridays @ 10 am
First class: Tuesday, November 5
Cost per session: $8
Location: The J
The benefits of practicing Yoga:

Can improve flexibility & balance
Strengthens the spine
Increase blood flow
Create mental clarity & calmness
Connect with others in a supportive environment

About the instructor: Nichole Bostick is a well-established yoga teacher
with over 20+ years of professional experience in most wellness modalities.
She currently designs and leads flow and Vinyasa yoga classes for
Adat****Shalom and with Wayne and Oakland County youth, specializing in the
special needs community. Nichole has certifications through YogaFit
International, Spinning, and AFAA and special certifications for children and
special needs youth for ASD/ADHD. She is eager to share her expertise and
passion with students at all levels.
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Fused Glass Tile Workshop I
2024-11-10 11:00 - 13:00 | Janice Charach Gallery 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
Fused Glass Tile Workshop I
Instructed by Katrina Ruby
Come to The J and make your own, one-of-a-kind fused glass tile! Working
alongside experienced glass artist, Katrina Ruby, you will learn the art of
fused glass and create your very own masterpiece.
Sunday, November 10
11am – 1pm
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, November 5
*A minimum of 8 students are needed to run the class. If the class is unable to take place, you will be fully refunded.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/9446

Ageless & Active Movies at The J
2024-11-13 13:00 - 15:00 | 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 and Active department for Movies at The J!
September 25: Deli Man
November 13: First Person Singular – Elie Wiesel
To register,
e-mail([REDACTED]
call (248) 432-5418 **
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/9003

We Will Dance Again Film Screening
2024-11-17 17:00 - 19:15 | The J – Detroit 6600 West Maple Road, West Bloomfield Township
Join us for a powerful screening of the award-winning documentary "We Will
Dance Again," a profound chronicle of the October 7 Nova music festival
attack. Through intimate testimonies of over a dozen survivors and carefully
curated footage, the film offers a deeply moving portrayal of human courage in
the face of unimaginable circumstances.
The evening features an exclusive post-screening dialogue with director Yariv
Moser, producer Emilio Schenker and survivors from the Nova festival,
providing a rare opportunity to hear firsthand accounts and engage in
meaningful conversation about healing, memory, and hope.
This screening serves as both a testament to the strength of the human spirit
and a space for communal reflection and understanding. Recommended for ages 16
and up.
Seating is limited. Registration required.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/9529

2024 Anita Naftaly Family Circle Conference
2024-12-08 13:00 - 14:30 | Congregation Shaarey Zedek 27375 Bell Rd, Southfield
Join The J’s Opening the Doors for the 2024 Anita Naftaly Family Circle
Conference
Congregation Shaarey Zedek
Sunday, December 8, 2024
Registration/Resource Fair: 12:30 pm
Program 1:00 pm Followed by Q&A and Dessert
Free Event
Registration required
About the speaker: Regine Galanti, PhD, a clinical psychologist, and best-
selling author of Parenting Anxious Kids , has expertise in helping children
and teens with anxiety, OCD, ADHD, panic disorder and behavior problems.
Dr. Galanti will provide parents, teachers and health professionals with
strategies to help empower kids to manage their anxieties and grow into
resilient, independent and healthy adults.
For Questions and Sponsorship Information email: openingthedoors@jccdet.org
ASL Interpreter available
In partnership with the Detroit Jewish Book Fair and the Sarah & Irving
Pitt Early Childhood Center
Click to buy the speaker
book:(https://bookshop.org/a/7125/9781728273020)
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Find Your Center with the Women of The J: Art/Yoga/Inspiration Workshop
2024-12-08 13:00 - 16:30 | Janice Charach Gallery 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
Infinite Potential Coaching and Yellow Sun Healing Present:
Art/Yoga/Inspiration Workshop
Join Kelly Frank and Laurie Greenberg for a unique experience merging art,
yoga, coaching, and community in this afternoon workshop taking place inside
the Janice Charach Art Gallery at The J in West Bloomfield. The show on
exhibit, Recollections , centers on nostalgia: the sentimental wistful
affection for the past. Recollections will feature artworks of all media that
reminisce on memories. Workshop participants will be invited to interact with
the art on a more personal level to create a deeper connection to their
history, curiosity, creativity, and vision for the future. Kelly will lead the
group through a yoga practice within the beautiful gallery space, and Laurie
will guide an inspired conversation with personal and actionable takeaways.
Each guest will receive a sketchbook and art supplies for the workshop. Please
be assured no level of artistic or yoga experience is necessary! This workshop
is meant to be fun, relaxing, spark your own artistic ideas and help create
your vision for the future. Soup is the ultimate warm, cozy, nostalgic food.
Guests will enjoy a Soup Bar of yum to top of this special afternoon!
Tickets $105 each, with 25 Available, pre-registration is required.
*A portion of each ticket will support The Janice Charach Art Gallery
Meet our Specialists:
Laurie Greenberg, CPC, PCC, ELI-MP
Laurie Greenberg is a distinguished Certified Professional Life and Leadership
Coach, renowned for her collaborative approach in partnering with individuals
and businesses to elevate their lives both professionally and personally,
fostering unparalleled levels of personal responsibility and leadership
acumen.
Kelly Frank, MFA, RYT, Reiki Master
Kelly believes yoga has the power to reawaken us to life. Each practice
providing support to shift from head to heart, quieting the stresses of
contemporary life in the mind and turning up each students internal voice.
Kelly strives to create a safe space in her classes, a place to let flow and
let go, and embrace self healing, through deep feeling, and a meditative
atmosphere. She values light-hardheartedness and fun and sees these qualities
present in a yoga class even while each student is opening to follow her own
spiritual journey.
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