The J - Detroit

Open Play at The J! FALL 2024
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, 2024-11-04 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-11-11 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Detroit) 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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View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8363

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.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/9351

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)
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/9154

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.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/9449

Open Play at The J! Winter 2025
2025-01-13 09:30 - 11:30 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
Welcome to Open Play at the J! Join us in the JFamily Room inside The J every
Monday morning that schools are typically in session. We will be open from
9:30 AM until 11:30 for fun and play time! Each week, we may gather for 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: $10 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 our
team !
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/9144

Pushing Boundaries - Exhibition & Sale
2025-01-19 00:00 - 2025-03-05 00:00 | Janice Charach Gallery 6600 W Maple Rd,, West Maple Road 6600, Michigan, 48322, United States
Pushing Boundaries
January 19 – March 5, 2025
Opening Reception: Sunday, January 19, 1-4 pm
Developed in partnership with Nanci LaBret Einstein, “Pushing Boundaries”
features artists using diverse materials that are brought together in the
spirit of play and concept of challenging space. This immersive exhibit is a
collection of installations from seven artists: Jeanne Bieri, Boisali Biswas,
Terry Lee Dill, Nanci LaBret Einstein, Meighen Jackson, Jay Knapp and David
Velez Felix.
For more information about the exhibition (https://thejdetroit.org/culture-education/janice-charach–
gallery/exhibits/pushingboundaries/).
The gallery is open Sunday – Thursday from 11am-4pm
*Visit the website or social media for any closures.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/9972

Pushing Boundaries - Opening Reception
2025-01-19 13:00 - 16:00 | Janice Charach Gallery 6600 W Maple Rd,, West Maple Road 6600, Michigan, 48322, United States
Pushing Boundaries
January 19 – March 5, 2025
Opening Reception: Sunday, January 19, 1-4 pm
Developed in partnership with Nanci LaBret Einstein, “Pushing Boundaries”
features artists using diverse materials that are brought together in the
spirit of play and concept of challenging space. This immersive exhibit is a
collection of installations from seven artists: Jeanne Bieri, Boisali Biswas,
Terry Lee Dill, Nanci LaBret Einstein, Meighen Jackson, Jay Knapp and David
Velez Felix.
For more information about the exhibition (https://thejdetroit.org/culture-education/janice-charach–
gallery/exhibits/pushingboundaries/).
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/9971

MEGA Open Play at The J on MLK Jr. Day! January 2025
2025-01-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Inline Hockey Center 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield
Welcome to MEGA Open Play at The J: MLK Jr. Day Edition! Join us in the large
Inline Hockey Center of The J for bounce houses, tricycle track, and toddler
play area, with a special chessed project in honor of MLK Jr. Day. This
program is sponsored by the JKids & Families departments: JFamily, JCC Day
Camps and Special Needs, and Sarah and Irving Pitt Early Childhood Center and
Opening the Doors.
The J is also excited to welcome Repair the World who will be coordinating a
special service day opportunity! This will take place from 10:00 -1:00 in The
J’s lobby. Make sure to stop by during Mega Open Play!
MEGA Open Play is geared toward families with children ages 0-8.
Cost: $10 per family per session. Pre-registration is appreciated, but
walk-ins are welcome!
*Parents, grandparents, and other caregivers are welcome! THIS IS A DROP-IN PROGRAM, NOT A DROP-OFF.
Food: You may bring your own nut-free snacks. Additional children’s snacks
will be available for purchase.
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
us!([REDACTED]/)
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/10099

Dads' Night Out with JFamily - January
2025-01-22 19:30 - 21:30 | Mon Jin Lau 1515 E Maple Rd, Troy
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/10213

Two Part Workshop: Pushing the Boundaries of Landscapes and Seascapes
2025-01-26 13:00 - 15:00 | The J 6600 W Maple Rd,
Two Part Series: Mixed Media by Land and Sea
Pushing the Boundaries of Landscapes and Seascapes
Instructed by Marci Bykat
Join us in one or both of two upcoming workshops in which we will lead you
step by step into the art of landscape and seascape painting. Each participant
will be able to make two or more landscapes per class using watercolors,
acrylic markers, oil pastels and other less conventional materials like
bleeding tissue paper, and tools and materials made from nature and wax.
WORKSHOP 1:
Pushing Boundaries in Landscapes
Sunday, January 26, 1 – 3 PM
$50, Materials Included
Registration Deadline: January 21, 2025
WORKSHOP 2:
Pushing Boundaries in Seascape
Sunday, February 9, 1 – 3 PM
$50, Materials included
Registration Deadline: February 4, 2025
You will have the option to register for Workshop 1 only, Workshop 2 only, or
both Workshop 1 & 2.
*Each session needs a minimum of 7 students to run. If either or both sessions are unable to take place, you will be fully refunded as necessary.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/9840

Little Explorers: Discovering Israel
2025-01-26 15:00 - 17:00 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield
JFamily and the Jewish Federation are taking families on an adorable journey
around the land of Israel. Detroit Shinshinim will help your little explorers
discover cities like Jerusalem, Haifa and Tel Aviv.
Parents will hear about current events in Israel from Lior Zisser-Yogev, our
community Shlichah. Our first stop will be on January 26 from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
in the JFamily Room at the J Detroit. We can’t wait to start our adventure
with you and your little ones!
This program is geared towards families with children ages 0-6.
Cost is $18 per family.
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 our team! ([REDACTED]/)
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/10184
