BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The J - Detroit - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The J - Detroit X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://thejdetroit.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The J - Detroit REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251113T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251113T190000 DTSTAMP:20260428T162124 CREATED:20250926T190423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T151328Z UID:10001381-1763055000-1763060400@thejdetroit.org SUMMARY:Grand Bargain: The Inside Story of Detroit’s Dramatic Journey from Bankruptcy to Rebirth DESCRIPTION:The city of Detroit’s decades-long\, downward spiral crash-landed in bankruptcy\ncourt on July 18\, 2013. In Grand Bargain\, retired Chief Judge Gerald E.\nRosen —the chief mediator in the largest municipal bankruptcy in American\nhistory and architect of the “Grand Bargain” that saved the DIA’s priceless\ncollection — tells the dramatic inside story of how Detroit was rescued from\nthe brink of oblivion. \nChief Judge Gerald E. Rosen will be in conversation with Guy Gordon\, Emmy\nAward-winning media personality. Book signing following talk. \nPre-registration required.\nThis program starts with Cocktails and Bites at 5:30\, followed by presentation\nat 6:15\, and then a book signing.\nIn-person at The J ticketed event: $25. Enjoy 10% of author’s book when\npurchased with your ticket. \nPlatinum Book Sponsor: The Schostak Family\nSilver Book Sponsors: Cis Maisel Center for Judaic Studies\, Oakland\nUniversity; Jones Day; UHY\nBronze Book Sponsors: Eastern Michigan Center for Judaic Studies;\nHollander\, Ellison & Associates\, P.C.; Law Offices of Serling & Abramson PC\nAsbestos Specialists; The Schvitz Detroit\nCo-Sponsor: Jewish Bar Association of Michigan \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12811 URL:https://thejdetroit.org/event/grand-bargain-the-inside-story-of-detroits-dramatic-journey-from-bankruptcy-to-rebirth/ LOCATION:The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd\, West Bloomfield CATEGORIES:Adults,Arts & Culture,Older Adults,Presentation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thejdetroit.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/25.BF_.Jlive-GrandBargain-4V10cW.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Detroit Jewish Book Fair":MAILTO:bookfair@jccdet.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250609T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250609T190000 DTSTAMP:20260428T162124 CREATED:20250521T225009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250608T233507Z UID:10001093-1749490200-1749495600@thejdetroit.org SUMMARY:The J's Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:You’re Invited to The J’s Annual Meeting\nFind your Jewish center. Connect with your community.\nJoin us as we reflect on a year of meaningful connection\, growth\, and impact\nat The J—your home for Jewish life in Metro Detroit. \nAt this inspiring evening\, we’ll welcome our incoming president and board\nmembers\, honor those who have led with dedication. We will celebrate the\ncountless ways our community has come together to nurture Jewish souls\, build\nfriendships\, and create lasting change. \nWhether you’ve been with us for years or are just discovering all The J has to\noffer\, this gathering is your opportunity to share stories\, deepen\nconnections\, and help shape the future of our community.\nWe hope you’ll join us. No need to join\, you already belong! \nNOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF THE J\nIn accordance with the by-laws of The J\, the Nominating Committee has met and\ndesignated the following nominees for election to the Board of Directors: \nFirst Three-Year Term\n· Carey Bloom\n· Richard Brodsky\n· Rabbi Chaim Fink\n· Faith Tobin Jacobson \nSecond Three-Year Term\n· Jeff Johnson\n· Hannah Kessler \nThird Three-Year Term\n· Adam Kessler \nHonorary Board Members\n· Dennis Frank\n· Terri Hollander \nSlate of Officers 2025-2026\n· Aaron Goldstein – President\n· Adam Kessler – Chair of the Executive Committee\n· Ryan Hirsch – Treasurer\n· Hannah Kessler – Secretary\n· Adam Bleznak – VP of Real Estate\n· Marci Taran – VP of Marketing\n· Carol Weintraub Fogel – VP JCCA\n· Samantha Foon – VP Family Programs\n· Nathan Upfal – VP Legal Affairs\n· Justin Jacobs – VP\n· Mark Rubenfire – VP\n· Steve Eisenshtadt – At Large\n· Howard Iwrey – At Large\n· Jerold Minkin – At Large\n· Sophia Roslin – At Large\n· Brett Rubenfire – At Large\n· Matt Ran – At Large \nOutgoing Board Members\nOn behalf of the entire Board of Directors\, a special thank you to our\noutgoing members for their dedication to The J and their commitment to the\nDetroit Jewish community.\n· Zachary Goldman\n· Josh Kaplan\n· Lauren Leach\n· Rebecca Skoczylas \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/11794 URL:https://thejdetroit.org/event/the-js-annual-meeting-2/ LOCATION:The J – Detroit 6600 West Maple Road\, West Bloomfield Township CATEGORIES:Adults,Kosher Food,Leadership,Philanthropy,Presentation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thejdetroit.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/JLive_Hero_Images-7_3-26UhYU.png ORGANIZER;CN="The J":MAILTO:info@jccdet.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250501T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250501T210000 DTSTAMP:20260428T162124 CREATED:20250325T200508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T222005Z UID:10001035-1746126000-1746133200@thejdetroit.org SUMMARY:Detroit Jewish Film Festival: Colleyville DESCRIPTION:Documentary / USA / English / 80 minutes\nOn January 15\, 2022\, an ordinary Shabbat morning at Congregation Beth Israel\nin Colleyville\, Texas\, turned into a harrowing hostage crisis involving Rabbi\nCharlie Cytron-Walker and three others. Colleyville is a gripping real-life\ndrama showcasing the resilience of the hostages and community while\nhighlighting the complexities of antisemitism._\n _\nTalk-back with Ophir award-winning filmmaker Dani Menkin and Rabbi Charlie\nCytron-Walker following the screening\, moderated by Rabbi Paul Yedwab\, Temple\nIsrael. \nPresented by The Lenore Marwil Detroit Jewish Film Festival\nSponsors: ADL Michigan; Hadassah Greater Detroit Region; Temple Israel \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/11178 URL:https://thejdetroit.org/event/colleyville/ LOCATION:The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd\, CATEGORIES:Adults,Antisemitism,College Students,Food Available ($),Older Adults,Presentation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thejdetroit.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/25.FF_.JLive_.Colleyville-v2-KKmArM.tmp_.png ORGANIZER;CN="Lenore Marwil Detroit Jewish Film Festival":MAILTO:filmfestival@jccdet.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250320T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250320T190000 DTSTAMP:20260428T162124 CREATED:20250304T190507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T195005Z UID:10001012-1742493600-1742497200@thejdetroit.org SUMMARY:JCC Day Camps Information Meeting March DESCRIPTION:Want to learn more about our Main Camp programs before signing your camper up\,\nor have you already signed your camper up and would like to be more prepared\nwith information about where your camper is going for a week or more? Join us!\nWe will be discussing what a day at camp looks like\, what to send your camper\nwith for the week\, the types of camp offered\, any other general information\,\nand answering any questions there might be. \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/10552 \nClick here to join the Zoom livestream. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89242676742 URL:https://thejdetroit.org/event/jcc-day-camps-information-meeting-march/ CATEGORIES:Adults,Camp,Educational,Families,Nature,Outdoors,Parents,Presentation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thejdetroit.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Untitled_design_6-QqhGRp.tmp_.png ORGANIZER;CN="JCC Day Camps":MAILTO:camp@jccdet.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241208T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241208T143000 DTSTAMP:20260428T162124 CREATED:20240918T000107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241208T132044Z UID:10000515-1733662800-1733668200@thejdetroit.org SUMMARY:2024 Anita Naftaly Family Circle Conference DESCRIPTION:Join The J’s Opening the Doors for the 2024 Anita Naftaly Family Circle\nConference \nCongregation Shaarey Zedek\nSunday\, December 8\, 2024\nRegistration/Resource Fair: 12:30 pm\nProgram 1:00 pm Followed by Q&A and Dessert\nFree Event\nRegistration required \nAbout the speaker: Regine Galanti\, PhD\, a clinical psychologist\, and best-\nselling author of Parenting Anxious Kids \, has expertise in helping children\nand teens with anxiety\, OCD\, ADHD\, panic disorder and behavior problems. \nDr. Galanti will provide parents\, teachers and health professionals with\nstrategies to help empower kids to manage their anxieties and grow into\nresilient\, independent and healthy adults. \nFor Questions and Sponsorship Information email: openingthedoors@jccdet.org\nASL Interpreter available \nIn partnership with the Detroit Jewish Book Fair and the Sarah & Irving\nPitt Early Childhood Center \nClick to buy the speaker\nbook:(https://bookshop.org/a/7125/9781728273020) \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/9154 URL:https://thejdetroit.org/event/2024-anita-naftaly-family-circle-conference/ LOCATION:Congregation Shaarey Zedek 27375 Bell Rd\, Southfield CATEGORIES:Adults,Advocacy,Arrival / Check In,College Students,Desserts provided,Disability & Inclusion,English Speaking,Families,General,Grandparents,Items for sale,Mental Health,Older Adults,Parenting,Parents,Parking (free),Presentation,Professional Development,Special Guest,Teens,Wheelchair Accessible,WiFi ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thejdetroit.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/1200x500Email_copy.pdf_960_x_600_px-VYNVGr.tmp_.png ORGANIZER;CN="The J's Opening The Doors Program":MAILTO:sbaruch@jccdet.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241112T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241112T150000 DTSTAMP:20260428T162124 CREATED:20240917T024444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T143524Z UID:10000510-1731416400-1731423600@thejdetroit.org SUMMARY:Two Envelopes: What You Want Your Loved Ones to Know When You Die with Michigan author Rusty Rosman DESCRIPTION:Michigan author Rusty Rosman will be joined in conversation with Rabbi\nJoseph Krakoff\, CEO\, Jewish Hospice and Chaplaincy Network. \nAbout the Book: When you die\, there are so many things your family and\nloved ones need to know. Two Envelopes is your voice\, conveying your wishes\nregarding your death and your estate. With a unique blend of wisdom\, humor\,\nand empathetic storytelling\, Rusty Rosman offers readers a guide to navigate\nthe practical and emotional aspects of end-of-life planning. Part of an on-\ngoing speaker series with The J’s Henry & Delia Meyers Library and Ageless &\nActive. \nFree and in-person at The J \nAbout the Author: Rusty Rosman spent years helping her parents and her in-\nlaws as they aged. Over the years\, Rusty saw many friends and families\nconflicted over final arrangements and confrontations. Having her parents put\ntheir wishes in writing made the heartbreaking experience of a parent’s death\nmuch easier for all of her siblings to navigate. From that experience\, Two\nEnvelopes was born. As a former teacher and commercial real estate broker\,\nRusty has experience working with people of all ages and circumstances. As a\nlifelong community leader\, Rusty served as president and fundraiser for\nseveral nonprofit community organizations. Rusty and her husband Stephen are\nthe very proud parents of two children and their six grandchildren are the\ndelight of their lives. \nSilver Book Sponsor: Henry & Delia Meyers Library\nSponsor: The J’s Ageless and Active \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/9130 URL:https://thejdetroit.org/event/two-envelopes-what-you-want-your-loved-ones-to-know-when-you-die-with-michigan-author-rusty-rosman/ LOCATION:The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd\, West Bloomfield Township CATEGORIES:Adults,Aging,Arts & Culture,College Students,Grandparents,Older Adults,Presentation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thejdetroit.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/24.BF_.Imagecard-RustyRosman-aIQHqg.tmp_.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Detroit Jewish Book Fair":MAILTO:bookfair@jccdet.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241101T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241101T120000 DTSTAMP:20260428T162124 CREATED:20241024T043508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T203506Z UID:10000551-1730458800-1730462400@thejdetroit.org SUMMARY:Discussing Youth Mental Health in Israel: A Coffee Hour with Renana Danon from ELEM DESCRIPTION:Join us for a coffee hour to hear from Renana Danon\, ELEM’s Assistant Director\nof Clinical Training to discuss the state of youth mental health in Israel. \nThe location of the event will be shared with registrants prior to the\nevent. \nRenana Danon is the Assistant Director of Clinical Director of Training in\nELEM’s Department of Knowledge\, Training\, and Learning. She oversees employee\ntraining\, develops specialized training sessions\, and leads initiatives to\nenhance professional knowledge across the organization. Renana ensures that\nall staff\, whether directly involved in trauma care or not\, are equipped with\nthe knowledge and tools to respond effectively to the evolving challenges\nfaced by Israeli youth.\nFollowing the outbreak of the war on October 7th\, Danon launched a new trauma-\ninformed work model to address the needs of youth and staff in crisis\,\nincluding severe trauma\, sexual abuse\, and displacement. Renana holds a\nBachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Social Work\,\nspecializing in trauma. She is also a graduate of the prestigious Mandel Youth\nLeadership Program. \nFor more information on the important work ELEM does please visit their\nwebsite at: https://elem.org/ \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/9521 URL:https://thejdetroit.org/event/discussing-youth-mental-health-in-israel-a-coffee-hour-with-renana-danon-from-elem/ CATEGORIES:Adults,Grandparents,Israel,Mental Health,Older Adults,Parenting,Parents,Presentation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thejdetroit.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Discussing_Youth_Mental_Health_in_Israel_A_Coffee_Hour_at_The_J_w_mXWwBc9-ooTSGg.tmp_.png ORGANIZER;CN="The J":MAILTO:info@jccdet.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240821T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240821T143000 DTSTAMP:20260428T162124 CREATED:20240713T001435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T004338Z UID:10000222-1724234400-1724250600@thejdetroit.org SUMMARY:AARP Smart Driver Program DESCRIPTION:To register\,\ne-mail(https://mailto:rchessler@jccdet.org/)**or\ncall (248) 432-5418 ** \nAARP Smart Driver Program \nLearn research-based strategies to help keep you safe on the road. Must attend\nboth classes to receive a certificate at the end of the course.\n$25; AARP members – $20 (must bring proof).\nPlease bring a valid Michigan Driver License. \nTo register\,\ne-mail(https://mailto:rchessler@jccdet.org)**or\ncall (248) 432-5418 ** \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8424 URL:https://thejdetroit.org/event/aarp-smart-driver-program-2/ LOCATION:The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd\, West Bloomfield Township CATEGORIES:Adults,Aging,Educational,Older Adults,Parking (free),Presentation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thejdetroit.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/1-VF3tDj.tmp_.png ORGANIZER;CN="The J":MAILTO:info@jccdet.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240820T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240820T143000 DTSTAMP:20260428T162124 CREATED:20240713T001428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T042933Z UID:10000221-1724148000-1724164200@thejdetroit.org SUMMARY:AARP Smart Driver Program DESCRIPTION:To register\,\ne-mail(https://mailto:rchessler@jccdet.org/)**or\ncall (248) 432-5418 ** \nAARP Smart Driver Program \nLearn research-based strategies to help keep you safe on the road. Must attend\nboth classes to receive a certificate at the end of the course.\n$25; AARP members – $20 (must bring proof).\nPlease bring a valid Michigan Driver License. \nTo register\,\ne-mail(https://mailto:rchessler@jccdet.org)**or\ncall (248) 432-5418 ** \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8424 URL:https://thejdetroit.org/event/aarp-smart-driver-program/ LOCATION:The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd\, West Bloomfield Township CATEGORIES:Adults,Aging,Educational,Older Adults,Parking (free),Presentation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thejdetroit.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/1-VF3tDj.tmp_.png ORGANIZER;CN="The J":MAILTO:info@jccdet.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR