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SUMMARY:JFamily Challah Train Nominations 2025-2026
DESCRIPTION:🚂Choo Choo! All Aboard the JFamily Challah Train! \nDo you know a family who could use a little extra love this week? Maybe they\njust welcomed a new baby\, moved into a new home\, are navigating a tough\ntime—or maybe they’ve just been doing something wonderful and deserve to be\ncelebrated. Whatever the reason\, the JFamily Challah Train is ready to\nroll their way with a special Shabbat surprise! \nEach week\, our incredible Parent Connectors deliver fresh challah and a\nbag of goodies to families across Metro Detroit. It’s our way of sharing\nthe warmth of Shabbat and reminding families that they’re seen\, supported\, and\ncelebrated. \nWhether it’s a “just because” or a meaningful milestone\, the Challah Train is\na small gesture with a big heart—and now\, we need your help to keep it\ngoing! \n💛 Who can you nominate?\nFamilies with children ages 0–10 living in Metro Detroit who could use\na warm Shabbat hug. \n📬 What will they receive?\nA delicious challah\, a thoughtful bag of Shabbat-themed goodies\, and a whole\nlot of love. \n✅ How do you nominate someone?\nJust click the “Sign Up” button below and fill out the quick form. It only\ntakes a minute to brighten someone’s week. \nThis heartfelt initiative is generously supported by PJ Library Detroit \,\nand together\, we’re helping families feel connected\, celebrated\, and cared\nfor. \n🚂Don’t miss the train—nominate a family today! \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/11900
URL:https://thejdetroit.org/event/jfamily-challah-train-nominations-2025-2026/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Families,Food,General,Grandparents,Parents,Young Adults,Young Children
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ORGANIZER;CN="JFamily Detroit":MAILTO:jfamily@jccdet.org
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SUMMARY:Ada Twist\, Scientist & Friends
DESCRIPTION:Ada Twist\, Scientist & Friends\, A THEATERWORKSUSA Production\, is a fun\nmusical based on the books Rosie Revere\, Engineer; Iggy Peck\, Architect; and\nAda Twist Scientist by Andrea Beaty\, which spotlights the STEM curriculum\n(focusing on science\, technology\, engineering and math). \nMs. Greer’s classroom includes three inquisitive out-of-the-box thinkers.\nRosie Revere has big dreams\, Iggy Peck has a relentless passion for\narchitecture\, and Ada Twist’s curiosity can drive her teacher crazy. On a\nfield trip gone awry\, they are faced with the ultimate test of their problem-\nsolving skills that can only be conquered with teamwork. Recommended for ages\n4-9. \nAda Twist\, Scientist & Friends is written by Lauren Gunderson\, the most\nproduced living playwright in the U.S. (book)\, Bree Lowdermilk (music)\, and\nKait Kerrigan (lyrics)\, and based on the book series by Andrea Beaty and\nillustrated by David Roberts. The original creative team includes direction by\nPeter Flynn\, choreography by Marcos Santana (Broadway:   Rocky\, Associate\nChoreographer)\, orchestrations by Lloyd Kikoler\, original music direction by\nDan Garmon; set design by Anne Mundell\, and costume design by Jenifer Caprio. \nABOUT THEATERWORKSUSA\nTheaterWorksUSA has led the Theater for Young and Family Audiences movement in\nNew York City and across North America for over half a century. At TWUSA\, we\nbelieve that access to art—and theater\, in particular—is vital for our youth.\nSince 1961\, the 501(c)3 not-for-profit has captured the imaginations of 100\nmillion new and veteran theatergoers with an award-winning repertoire of over\n140 original plays and musicals. \nAcclaimed alumni include Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez (Disney’s\nFrozen)\, Daphne Rubin-Vega (Rent)\, Jerry Zaks (The Music Man)\, Benj\nPasek and Justin Paul (Dear Evan Hansen)\, Miguel Cervantes (Hamilton) \,\nKathleen Chalfant (Angels in America)\, and Chuck Cooper (Tony award winning\nactor\, The Life). \nPrior to suspending live production due to the pandemic\, TWUSA’s 2019-2020\nseason included touring eleven shows around the country\, the Broadway premiere\nof The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musica l and three world\npremieres: Warriors Don’t Cry \, based on the autobiography of Melba\nPattillo Beals; Dog Man: The Musical Off-Broadway; and The Pout-\nPout Fish which opened the New Victory Theater’s season in October 2019.\nVisit www.TWUSA.org for more information. \nPhoto by Jeremy Daniel. L-R: Kalilah Black\, Kiani Nelson.\nTICKETS $18 – $35 \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12516
URL:https://thejdetroit.org/event/ada-twist-scientist-friends/
LOCATION:The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd\, West Bloomfield
CATEGORIES:Children,Families,Parking (free),Science & Technology,Wheelchair Accessible,Young Children
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Berman Center for the Performing Arts":MAILTO:theberman@jccdet.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260303T114500
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CREATED:20251119T143530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T182011Z
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SUMMARY:Bubbies\, Zaydies and Grandbabies! Winter 2026
DESCRIPTION:At 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 nine-week series\nwill be held at The J in the JFamily Room. Classes take place on Tuesdays\nfrom 10:30 ​AM -11:45 AM. \n\nJanuary 13\nJanuary 20\nJanuary 27\nFebruary 3\nFebruary 10\nFebruary 24\nMarch 3\nMarch 10\nMarch 17\n\nCOST: $162 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/13496
URL:https://thejdetroit.org/event/bubbies-zaydies-and-grandbabies-winter-2026-7/
LOCATION:The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd\, West Bloomfield
CATEGORIES:General,Grandparents,Older Adults,Young Children
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ORGANIZER;CN="JFamily Detroit":MAILTO:jfamily@jccdet.org
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SUMMARY:Bubbies\, Zaydies and Grandbabies! Winter 2026
DESCRIPTION:At 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 nine-week series\nwill be held at The J in the JFamily Room. Classes take place on Tuesdays\nfrom 10:30 ​AM -11:45 AM. \n\nJanuary 13\nJanuary 20\nJanuary 27\nFebruary 3\nFebruary 10\nFebruary 24\nMarch 3\nMarch 10\nMarch 17\n\nCOST: $162 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/13496
URL:https://thejdetroit.org/event/bubbies-zaydies-and-grandbabies-winter-2026-8/
LOCATION:The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd\, West Bloomfield
CATEGORIES:General,Grandparents,Older Adults,Young Children
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ORGANIZER;CN="JFamily Detroit":MAILTO:jfamily@jccdet.org
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SUMMARY:Buckets N Boards
DESCRIPTION:Buckets N Boards is a hilarious and high-energy show chock-full of amazing\npercussion\, ridiculous songs\, spectacular tap dancing\, inventive\ninstrumentation and an incredible variety of musical talents!\nMatthew Levingston and Gareth Sever have hand crafted a fresh and unique clean\ncomedy experience for the entire family to enjoy! The show was born from their\nshared passion for music\, comedy\, and rhythm\, but it truly comes to life\nthrough the nonstop hilarious interaction between these two AND their\naudience. \nBuckets N Boards have toured the world and are currently one of the top\nrequested headlining acts for Disney Cruise Lines!! BNB has been featured\ntwice with the Kansas City Symphony and is currently heading into their 14th\nAward Winning season in Branson\, MO!\nRegarded as a must see show for any evening out with the family! Their\nunexpected comedy\, upbeat personalities and improvisational audience\ninteraction make Buckets N Boards Comedy Percussion Show a theatrical\nexperience you’ll remember for years to come! \nSupported by Irwin and Sadie Cohn Fund. \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12791
URL:https://thejdetroit.org/event/buckets-and-boards/
LOCATION:The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd\, West Bloomfield
CATEGORIES:Children,Families,Parking (free),Wheelchair Accessible,Young Children
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Berman Center for the Performing Arts":MAILTO:theberman@jccdet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260317T103000
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SUMMARY:Bubbies\, Zaydies and Grandbabies! Winter 2026
DESCRIPTION:At 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 nine-week series\nwill be held at The J in the JFamily Room. Classes take place on Tuesdays\nfrom 10:30 ​AM -11:45 AM. \n\nJanuary 13\nJanuary 20\nJanuary 27\nFebruary 3\nFebruary 10\nFebruary 24\nMarch 3\nMarch 10\nMarch 17\n\nCOST: $162 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/13496
URL:https://thejdetroit.org/event/bubbies-zaydies-and-grandbabies-winter-2026-9/
LOCATION:The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd\, West Bloomfield
CATEGORIES:General,Grandparents,Older Adults,Young Children
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ORGANIZER;CN="JFamily Detroit":MAILTO:jfamily@jccdet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260322T153000
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SUMMARY:JFamily and Chabad present: Barbara and Douglas z''l Bloom Matzah Factory 2026
DESCRIPTION:Please join JFamily for the annual Barbara and Douglas z”l Bloom Matzah\nFactory on Sunday\, March 22\, 2026 from 3:30 – 5:00 pm at The J! This family-\nfriendly Passover event includes matzah making with Rabbi Shneur Silberberg\nfrom Bais Chabad and activities that explore the themes of Passover. \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 Olivia Weiner. \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14252
URL:https://thejdetroit.org/event/barbara-and-douglas-zl-bloom-matzah-factory-2026/
LOCATION:The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd\, West Bloomfield Township
CATEGORIES:Children,Educational,Families,Grandparents,Jewish Holiday,Kids Area,Kosher,Parents,Parking (free),Passover,Young Children
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ORGANIZER;CN="JFamily Detroit":MAILTO:jfamily@jccdet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260330T083000
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SUMMARY:2026 Spring Break Day Camp Registration
DESCRIPTION:Spring Break Camp is back! Our Spring Break Day Camp offers age-based\nprogramming for campers entering Kindergarten through 5th grade. Activities\ninclude exploring nature\, sports\, arts and crafts\, read aloud\, team building\,\nand more!\nSpring Break Day Camp will take place March 30 – April 1.\nBrought to you by JCC Day Camps!\nDrop off 8:30-9:00am\, camp will run 9:00am-3:00pm and pick up from\n3:00-3:30pm.\nPricing: $75  a day\nNo financial aid or scholarships are available at this time.\nRegistration will close on March 25. Cancellations will receive credit towards\nfuture break camp or summer camp dates. \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13268
URL:https://thejdetroit.org/event/2026-spring-break-day-camp-registration/
LOCATION:The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd\, West Bloomfield
CATEGORIES:Camp,Childcare,Children,Educational,English Speaking,Families,Kids Area,Kosher,Nature,Parents,Young Children
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ORGANIZER;CN="JCC Day Camps":MAILTO:camp@jccdet.org
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