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SUMMARY:JFamily Challah Train Nominations 2024-2025
DESCRIPTION:Choo Choo! Would you like to nominate a family to hop aboard the JFamily\nChallah Train and receive a challah (and bag of goodies) just in time for\nShabbat? Our Parent Connectors are out in the community each week delivering a\nShabbat treat for families in need of a "warm hug" or those celebrating a new\nbaby or moving into a new home. Whatever the reason\, we are here for you and\naccepting nominations for worthy families!\nNominations are geared toward families with children ages 0-10 living in metro\nDetroit. Please click the "Sign Up" button to complete your nomination. \nThe Challah Train initiative is generously provided by PJ Library Detroit. \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/3173
URL:https://thejdetroit.org/event/jfamily-challah-train-nominations-2024-2025/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children,Families,Food,Parents,Tweens,Young Children
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SUMMARY:JGrand: Bubbies\, Zaydies\, and Grandbabies! April -June 2025
DESCRIPTION:The popular series Bubbies\, Zaydies\, and Grandbabies is ready for our next\nseries! \nAt Bubbies\, Zaydies and Grandbabies\, grandparents and grandkids play and\ncreate art together\, sing songs\, enjoy an interactive story time\, and meet new\nfriends. This series is taught by former West Bloomfield early elementary\nteacher\, Sarah Sherman. \nRecommended for children  ages 2 years – 5 years . This 7 week series\nwill be at The J in the JFamily Room. The classes will be held on Tuesdays\nfrom 10:30  ​AM -11:45 AM.  \n\nApril 22nd\nApril 29th\nMay 6th\nMay 13th\nMay 20th\nMay 27th\nJune 3rd\n\nCOST: $126 for the first child enrolled ($18 per class) and $30 for each\nadditional child in your family. \nPlease bring your own personal water bottle. \nAll JFamily programs welcome the diversity we know exists in our community.\nThis includes\, but is not limited to\, multifaith families\, Jews of Color\,\nsingle parent families\, members of the trans and LGBTQ+ community\, people with\ndisabilities\, and people from various economic backgrounds.   \nIf you or any family member needs accommodations in order to successfully\nparticipate in the program\, please reach out to our\nteam . \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/10851
URL:https://thejdetroit.org/event/jgrand-bubbies-zaydies-and-grandbabies-april-june-2025-7/
LOCATION:The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd\, West Bloomfield Township
CATEGORIES:General,Grandparents,Young Children
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ORGANIZER;CN="JFamily Detroit":MAILTO:jfamily@jccdet.org
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SUMMARY:Donuts with Dads and Friends: A Father's Day Pop Up!
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the special guys in your life! Join Parent Connector Taylor\nWeintraub for a morning of connection\, community and fun at Drake Park in West\nBloomfield. Whether you’re a dad\, grandpa\, uncle or special friend – we want\nto celebrate you! Open to the whole family and geared towards families with\nchildren ages 10 and under. Donuts\, drinks and snacks will be served! \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/11770
URL:https://thejdetroit.org/event/donuts-with-dads-and-friends-a-fathers-day-pop-up/
LOCATION:Drake Sports Park 6801 Drake Rd\, West Bloomfield
CATEGORIES:Children,Families,General,Parents,Young Children
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ORGANIZER;CN="JFamily Detroit":MAILTO:jfamily@jccdet.org
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SUMMARY:Sign Language with Ms. Amanda:\nA JFamily Pop-Up!
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for a Special Morning of Learning and Fun! \nCome spend a morning with parent connector Julie Michaels and Ms. Amanda as we\nexplore the basics of American Sign Language (ASL) and learn a few Hebrew\nwords for Shabbat! This is a wonderful opportunity for families with children\nages 6 months-6 years to learn together! \n• 45 minutes of Sign Language fun\n• Followed by snack and playtime in the JFamily Room \nMeet Ms. Amanda Heikkila — a vibrant and joyful presence in our community!\nWith over 10 years of experience as an American Sign Language interpreter\,\nAmanda brings passion and heart to everything she does. As a proud Jewish mom\nraising two little ones\, she’s deeply committed to creating inclusive\, fun\,\nand connected spaces. Amanda believes in the power of early communication and\nis on a mission to help more families discover the magic of sign language —\nespecially with their babies. Her enthusiasm is contagious and makes learning\nfun and engaging for kids and parents alike! \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/11800
URL:https://thejdetroit.org/event/sign-language-with-ms-amandaa-jfamily-pop-up/
LOCATION:The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd\, West Bloomfield
CATEGORIES:Families,General,Young Children
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