Hebrew Spring Mini Courses at Jlearn
2024-05-20 09:30 - 10:45, 2024-06-03 09:30 - 10:45 (America/Detroit)
Join one of the Hebrew Classes with Dorit, to determine what level and for
additional information, please call 248.205.2557
Tuition: $70
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Mondays Mini-Spring dates: 5/6/2024, 5/13/2024, 5/20/2024, 6/3/2024
HEBREW 2 – Spring Mini-course – Mondays 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM
HEBREW 4 – Spring Mini-course – Mondays 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
HEBREW 8 – Spring Mini-course – Mondays 12:30 PM – 1:45 PM
HEBREW 6 – Spring Mini-course – Mondays 7:30 PM – 8:45 PM
Learn To Read Hebrew – Spring Mini-Course – Tuesdays 10:00 AM –
11:15 AM
5/7/2024, 5/14/2024, 5/21/2024, 5/28/2024
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/7117
Click here to join the livestream. http://jlearn.online

Postpartum Support Group: Spring Mini-Series
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

College Crisis Through A Jewish Lens with Rabbi Davey Rosen
2024-05-30 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-06-06 19:00 - 20:30
College Crisis Through A Jewish Lens
Today’s college campuses can be challenging environments for students and
staff who are supporters of Israel. Join us to explore the roots of anti-
Israel sentiment on campus and strategies to manage the hate. Rabbi Davey will
provide strength and guidance from traditional Jewish texts and teachings, and
how they can help and support us in this difficult, daily campus culture.
Co-sponsored by JFamily
Instructor : Rabbi Davey Rosen, CEO Hillel of University of Michigan
Tuition: $70
Day/Time: Thursdays 7 pm – 8:30 am
Location: This Class will be on ZOOM
Class Dates : 5/23/2024, 5/30/2024, 6/6/2024
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/7144
Click here to join the livestream. http://jlearn.online

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
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The J's 30th Annual Dr. Larry D. Sills Memorial Golf Classic & Dinner
2024-06-24 11:00 - 21:00 | Franklin Hills Country Club 31675 Inkster Rd, Franklin
Join us for The J’s 30th annual Golf Classic & Dinner, generously endowed by
the Sills family in memory of Dr. Larry D. Sills, to benefit youth programs at
The J.
This event will feature a food truck lunch, 18-hole golf outing, a cocktail
hour, BBQ dinner, and online auction. The Dr. Larry D. Sill’s Memorial Golf
Classic & Dinner is an opportunity to come together and support scholarships
for kids to experience JCC Day Camp. The event also provides a means to
support and enrich youth programs at The J, including special needs
enrichment, early childhood, and JFamily, fostering a brighter future for all
involved.
Come enjoy a round of golf and stay for dinner OR join us in the evening for
cocktails and dinner.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/7758

Prenatal Yoga Pop Up at Fourth Tri
2024-07-25 19:00 - 20:00 | Fourth Tri Sanctuary 23520 Woodward Ave, Ferndale
Moms-to-be, this one’s for you! Join us at Fourth Tri Sactuary for a soothing
prenatal yoga class. Meet other expectant mamas and get more comfortable
during your pregnancy.
We can’t wait to see you there!
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,([REDACTED]
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8337

Floral Watercolor Workshop
2024-08-14 14:00 - 16:00 | 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
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8125

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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View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8504
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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

Sharing Shabbat 2024-2025
2024-09-20 18:00 - 21:00
What is Sharing Shabbat?
Sharing Shabbat is a 6 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 Chanukah Party
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 20th. We will schedule a
zoom conversation with each family in September.
Year At A Glance:
November 3rd: Opening Shabbat Dinner & Art Workshop at 3:30 pm
December 15: Chanukkah Celebration at 2 pm
March 2: Challah Bake at 3:30 pm
April 27: Closing Havdalah Celebration at 3:30 pm
Home Hosted Shabbat Experiences will be scheduled by each cohort.
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View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8504
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Moms' Night Out: Rosh Hashanah Resin Art
2024-09-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Franklin Judaic Art Studio 32751 Franklin Rd, Franklin
Just for moms! Get in the High Holiday spirit with JFamily and join us at the
Franklin Art Studio for a resin art workshop. Craft your own beautiful honey
jar to use on your Rosh Hashanah table while you connect with other moms!
$38 covers the cost of materials and labor at the Franklin Art Studio.
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!([REDACTED]
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/9082

JBaby Prenatal Fall 2024
2024-10-08 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-10-15 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-10-22 18:00 - 21:00 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
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: $145 (cost has been subsidized by the Adam and Hannah
Kessler Family Fund.)
If cost is a barrier to attend this program, please reach out for scholarship
opportunities.
Please Note: JBaby classes will take place at a variety of locations – 10/8
(Newborn Care) at Congregation Shaarey Zedek, 10/15 (Labor and Delivery) at
the J in West Bloomfield, 10/22 (Daddy Boot Camp/Moms Talk and Brit Milah) at
Aish Detroit in Oak Park.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8445

Dads' Night Out with JFamily - October
2024-10-09 19:30 - 21:30 | 30290 Woodside Ct 30290 Woodside Ct, Franklin
Dads deserve a night out, too! Take some time with the guys in a relaxed
environment – this time home-hosted! – while you schmooze, network and enjoy
good company. See some of your old friends and make some new ones!
Thank you to Jake Bass for hosting this next Dads’ Night Out!
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/9333

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

Dads' Night Out with JFamily - November
2024-11-13 19:30 - 21:30 | Griffin Claw Brewing Company 575 S Eton St, 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/9523

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

Giving Tuesday Community Blood Drive
2024-12-03 08:30 - 14:30 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield
Give the gift of life this Giving Tuesday.
The J Detroit Community Blood Drive
Tuesday, December 3
8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
This Giving Tuesday, we’re asking for a different type of donation: the
lifesaving gift of blood.
Your donation today supports the local blood supply and helps ensure Blood
Centers of America is ready to provide blood to Magen David Adom, Israel’s
emergency services system, whenever needed.
Spots are limited. Register today!
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/9679

One Year Later: Talking to Our Children in Today's World
2024-12-05 19:30 - 20:30 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield
It has been one year since the day that changed everything. One year later
and our children still have questions and we are so often at a loss for the
right words. The J invites you to a special conversation on talking to our
children about Israel, antisemitism and their own Jewish identity. The panel
will feature curated experts Rebecca Starr, Leah Blatnikoff and Brooke Bendix.
This program will feature panelist presentations and a short Q&A session.
Light refreshments will be served.
This evening is geared toward parents of children ages 10 and under.
Thank you to our host committee:
Alex Hartman
Lulu Hartman
Samantha Foon
Rebecca Weiner
Lauren Soleimani
Carly Pickel
Alex Mollen
Speaker Bios:
Rebecca Starr is the Vice President of Educational Operations and
Regional Strategy for the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America, where she
leads the design and implementation process for educational initiatives and
guides the regional hubs across the US and Canada. She lives in Southfield,
Michigan and works closely with local partners and institutions throughout
southeast Michigan.
Rebecca is a respected educator and community organizer.
Leah Blatnikoff LMSW Psychotherapist, Therapyology
Hello! I’m Leah. Oftentimes kids and teens’ feelings are invalidated or told
that what they are experiencing is “not a big deal.” That can be very
frustrating, especially as a teen! My goal as a clinical social worker is to
help people, no matter their age, work through their trauma, anxieties, and
life struggles. I understand how trauma and life experiences can shape a child
or teen’s life which is why I am so passionate about helping youth through
these vulnerable years. Growing up with constant access to tech and social
media, especially during unprecedented times, is very tough! I want to support
you through it all.
Brooke Bendix, AM, LCSW is the founder of Therapyology and a Licensed
Clinical Social Worker who specializes in individual and group therapy for
kids, teens and adults. Brooke has over 16 years of clinical experience,
training, and education in the field of social work and child development. She
founded Therapyology in 2016, where their mission is devoted to “empowering
the next generation” by helping kids and teens develop healthy coping skills
to manage their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors and truly develop their
sense of identity!
Co-hosted by: Therapyology and Shalom Hartman Institute of North America
If you or any family member need accommodations in order to successfully
participate in the program, please reach out to our team!
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View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/9524

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

Dads' Night Out with JFamily - December
2024-12-18 19:30 - 22:30 | Lincoln Yard 2159 E Lincoln St, 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/9793

Serving Up Stories: Everything I Need to Know, I Learned Playing Pickleball-Stories from the Court
2025-01-19 11:00 - 12:30 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
Local author, Rick Broida shares his new book, Everything I Need to Know, I
Learned Playing Pickleball: Stories from the Court, Lessons from the Sport ,
followed by book signing, tours of JRec and a Pickleball demonstration. All
participants will receive a free JRec pass.
ABOUT Rick Broida brings 30+ years of "tech-pertise" to Yahoo product
reviews and best lists, specializing in speakers, streaming services, smart
home devices, TVs, laptops, drones and more. In addition to routinely testing
new products and services, he works to simplify the confusing world of tech to
make it more accessible to readers. Rick’s consumer-technology writing dates
back to the days of the Commodore Amiga, which means he’s not only very old
but also very wise (and incredibly modest). He’s worked for CNET, Lifehacker,
Popular Science and Wired, to name a few, and runs the Substack @dealsecrets,
focused on money-saving advice. During his off hours, you’ll almost certainly
find him swinging a pickleball paddle.
Sponsored by Henry & Delia Meyers Library, JRecreation, Detroit Jewish Book
Fair.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/10050

Scholars in Session: A Pickle Problem-The Deli Revival and American Jewish Religion
2025-01-19 16:00 - 18:00 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd,
Prof. Rachel B. Gross explores how participating in the deli revival provides
an alternative, under-appreciated way of practicing in American Jewish life.
In her book, Beyond the Synagogue: Jewish Nostalgia as Religious Practice,
the author traces American Jews’ involvement in a broad array of ostensibly
nonreligious activities. From conducting Jewish genealogical research,
visiting Jewish historic sites, purchasing books and toys that teach Jewish
nostalgia to children, to seeking out traditional Jewish foods, Gross argues
that these practices illuminate how many American Jews are finding and making
meaning within American Judaism today.
Rachel B. Gross is Associate Professor and John and Marcia Goldman Chair in
American Jewish Studies at San Francisco State University. Her book, Beyond
the Synagogue: Jewish Nostalgia as Religious Practice , is a 2021 National
Jewish Book Award finalist and received an Honorable Mention for the 2021 Saul
Viener Book Prize, given by the American Jewish Historical Society.
Prof. Gross will be signing her book following the program, which also
includes a free pickle tasting!
Presented by SAJE (Seminars for Adult Jewish Enrichment). Sponsored by Center
for Judaic Studies at Eastern Michigan University, Detroit Jewish Book Fair
and JLearn.
Seminars for Adult Jewish Enrichment (SAJE) programming 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 Pillar of Light
Program. SAJE inspires meaningful connections and important conversations.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/10045
