The J - Detroit

Reading The Book Of Genesis Again For The First Time with Rabbi Joseph Klein
2024-11-15 11:30 - 13:00, 2024-11-08 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Detroit)
READING THE BOOK OF GENESIS AGAIN FOR THE FIRST TIME with Rabbi Joseph
Klein
ZOOM
FRIDAYS, 11:30 AM – 1 PM
Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22; Dec. 6, 13, 20; Jan. 3
The Book of Genesis has for too long been wrongly transmitted as Sunday School
stories. And, because we tell these stories to children, we assume that they
were meant for children. But the truth is that these are sophisticated and
extremely well-written narratives. The course will introduce the Documentary
Hypothesis, recognizing that the final version was meant to be read as a
unified text.
Tuition: $190
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PARSHA HASHAVUAH (WEEKLY TORAH PORTION)
2024-11-15 10:00 - 11:00
PARSHA HASHAVUAH (WEEKLY TORAH PORTION)
Community Rabbis, Cantors and Educators
ZOOM
FRIDAYS, 10 – 11 AM
· Series 1: Sept. 13, 20, 27; Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22; Dec. 6, 13, 20
· Series 2: Jan 10, 17, 24, 31; Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28; Mar. 7, 14
· Series 3: Mar. 21, 28; Apr. 4, 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; June 6
Each week a different rabbi, cantor or educator will present the weekly Torah
portion from their perspective. You never know who will be teaching each week,
but it is always enlightening and engaging! Sign up for one ten-week series or
the entire year. St udents need to have a Tanakh (Bible).
Tuition : $150 per 10-week series
Discount : Sign up for all three series – $430
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8600
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Fiddler On The Roof: From The Pale Of Settlement To The Broadway Stage with Dr. Avi Blitz
2024-11-14 19:30 - 20:45
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF: FROM THE PALE OF SETTLEMENT TO THE BROADWAY STAGE with
Dr. Avi Blitz
ZOOM
THURSDAYS, 7:30 – 8:45 PM
Nov 7, 14, 21; Dec. 5
Explore the world of author Sholem Aleichem, the man whose stories inspired
the Broadway musical, Fiddler on the Roof. Begin by reading The Railroad
Stories and consider what kind of world Sholem Aleichem inhabited. Read the
tales of Tevye the Dairyman and consider how each of Tevye’s daughters
represents a different future for the Jewish people. Look at the rise of
Yiddish theater in New York and reflect on the conditions that made the
production of Fiddler on the Roof possible. Finally, we will watch Tevya, a
1939 Yiddish film adaptation of the stories, which we will compare with the
1971 film of the Broadway show. Dr. Avi Blitz will be our guide as we compare
how the Broadway musical changed the original stories to align with Jewish-
American realities and explore the ways in which the play speaks to a
universal immigrant experience in the United States.****
Tuition: $80
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The Resistance Of Women During The Holocaust with Dr. Katie Chaka Parks
2024-11-14 13:00 - 14:15 | Zekelman Holocaust Center 28123 Orchard Lake Rd, Farmington Hills
THE RESISTANCE OF WOMEN DURING THE HOLOCAUST with Dr. Katie Chaka Parks
In-Person | Holocaust Memorial Center – Zekelman Family Campus
THURSDAYS, 1 – 2:15 PM
Nov. 7, 14, 21
The Holocaust was not inevitable. Rather, it was the result of choices made
over time by individuals and groups of people to be perpetrators,
collaborators and bystanders. However, many people resisted the Nazi regime
including vast numbers of women. While women’s stories of resistance are
lesser known, they are vital to our understanding of how both Jews and nonJews
resisted dehumanization and hate during the Holocaust.
Tuition : $60
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8597

LUNCH WITH THE AUTHORS featuring Mimi Zieman and Rachel Beanland
2024-11-14 12:00 - 14:00 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
Featuring Authors Rachel Beanland and Mimi Zieman
The House is on Fire by Rachel Beanland is a “wildly entertaining”
(NPR), “gripping” (The Washington Post) work of historical fiction about an
incendiary tragedy that shocked a young nation and tore apart a community in a
single night. Based on the true story of the Richmond Theater Fire of 1811,
The House Is on Fire offers proof that sometimes, in the midst of great
tragedy, we are offered our most precious—and fleeting—chances at redemption.
A Good Morning America Buzz Pick!
Tap Dancing on Everest: A Young Doctor’s Unlikely Adventure by Mimi
Zieman, MD is sparkling with suspense and vulnerability, a coming-of-age story
about the risks we take to become our most authentic selves. Mimi Zieman
blazes an unlikely journey from the daughter of Jewish immigrants raised in an
Orthodox community in New York City, to the doctor and only woman on an
Everest expedition as a 25-year-old medical student.
A MUST-READ book pick of 2024—Independent Book Reviews Winner; 2024 Pencraft
Award for Literary Excellence
In-person at The J ticketed event: $36. Enjoy 20% of each author’s book
when purchased with your lunch ticket.
Registration Deadline: Thursday, November 7
NOTE: The correct time is 12 PM (the printed brochure time was incorrect)
About the Authors:
Rachel Beanland’s debut novel Florence Adler Swims Forever received
critical acclaim. She is a graduate of the University of South Carolina and
earned her MFA in creative writing from Virginia Commonwealth University. She
lives with her husband and three children in Richmond, Virginia.
Mimi Zieman’s play, The Post-Roe Monologues , has been performed in
multiple cities. A board-certified OB/GYN specialized in Complex Family
Planning, she’s co-authored sixteen editions of Managing Contraception with
over one million copies distributed. Her writing has appeared in popular
publications. Above all she treasures her family which includes her husband,
three grown children, bonus daughter, granddaughter, and rambunctious pup.
Silver Book Sponsor: West Bloomfield Township Public Library
Bronze Book Sponsors: National Council of Jewish Women, Michigan; The
Women of Temple Israel
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/9133

The Synagogue: Its History, Customs And Growth with Dr. Michael Pytlik
2024-11-14 12:00 - 13:30
THE SYNAGOGUE: ITS HISTORY, CUSTOMS AND GROWTH with Dr. Michael Pytlik
ZOOM
THURSDAYS, NOON – 1:30 PM
Oct. 31; Nov. 7, 14, 21; Dec. 5, 12, 19; Jan. 9
The concept of the synagogue as a place of worship started long before the
destruction of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem by the Romans in 70 CE. The recent
uncovering of the remains of ancient synagogues has allowed us to trace the
synagogue’s development, both in form and function. Join Dr. Michael Pytlik as
he explores the evolution of the synagogue in Israel, the Near East and into
Europe, and discover the art, archaeology, liturgy and the religious use of
this important institution.
Tuition : $190
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Biblical Dreamers And The Visionaries They Inspired with Ariella Nadel
2024-11-14 12:00 - 13:15
BIBLICAL DREAMERS AND THE VISIONARIES THEY INSPIRED with Ariella Nadel
ZOOM
THURSDAYS, NOON – 1:15 PM
Oct. 31; Nov. 7, 14, 21; Dec. 5, 12, 19; Jan. 9
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From Joseph to Betzalel, Miriam to Judith, our national history has propelled
forward by the visions of prophetic dreamers. Each week we will study the
story and text of a different biblical dreamer and then travel through our
history to find the leaders and movements they subsequently inspired.
Tuition : $155
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Ethical Wills, A Letter For The Ages with Rabbi Michele Faudem
2024-11-14 10:45 - 11:45
ETHICAL WILLS, A LETTER FOR THE AGES with Rabbi Michele Faudem
ZOOM
THURSDAYS, 10:45 – 11:45 AM
Sept. 26; Oct. 10, 31; Nov. 7, 14, 21; Dec. 12, 19
When we leave this earth, what are the messages or words of advice we would
like to leave behind for our loved ones? What will be your legacy? Ramban,
Rabbi Moses ben Nachman, wrote a beautiful letter for his son, Nachman,
guiding him to live a life of humility and ethical refinement. Explore this
incredible text and see how it can impact our lives today, perhaps encouraging
you to write something similar.
Tuition : $125
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Salon Series Continues: A Talmudic Exploration Of Hillel’s Teachings On Ethics And Kindness
2024-11-14 09:30 - 11:00
SALON SERIES CONTINUES: A TALMUDIC EXPLORATION OF HILLEL’S TEACHINGS ON
ETHICS AND KINDNESS with Rabbi Tzvi Muller
ZOOM
THURSDAYS, 9:30 – 11 AM
Oct. 31; Nov. 7, 14, 21; Dec. 5, 12, 19; Jan. 9, 16, 23; Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27;
Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27; Apr. 3, 24;
May 1, 8, 15, 22
The genius of the Talmud, and the methodology of distilling its principles
toward application for Jewish ethical life, has been the hallmark of Jewish
scholarship throughout the ages. In this series, we analyze the teachings of
Hillel and his academy and examine them through the lens of the classic
commentaries. We will enlighten ourselves through the process of translating
these relevant Jewish teachings into everyday life while exploring the art of
practical Talmudic investigation. Class size is limited. Please contact the
office for registration.
Tuition : $525
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Contemporary Halachic Debates: Even More Questions, Even Fewer Answers with Rabbi Michele Faudem
2024-11-14 09:30 - 10:30
CONTEMPORARY HALACHIC DEBATES: EVEN MORE QUESTIONS, EVEN FEWER ANSWERS with
Rabbi Michele Faudem
ZOOM
THURSDAYS, 9:30 – 10:30 AM

Series 1: Sept. 12, 19, 26; Oct. 10, 31; Nov. 7, 14, 21
Series 2: Dec. 12, 19; Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30; Feb. 6, 13
Series 3: Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27; Apr. 3, 24; May 1, 8

A lively weekly discussion and debate on current, relevant topics. How does
Halacha (Jewish law) impact our everyday opinions and decisions? Participate
in this round table discussion as Rabbi Michele Faudem asks: “questions,
comments and concerns?”
Tuition : $125 per 8-week series
Discount : Sign up for all three series – $360
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8589
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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

When Woman Ran Fifth Avenue: Glamour and Power at the Dawn of American Fashion w/author Julie Satow
2024-11-13 19:00 - 21:00 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
A glittering portrait of the golden age of American department stores and of
three visionary women who led them. Julie Satow draws back the curtain on
three visionaries who took great risks, forging new paths for the women who
followed in their footsteps. This stylish account captures the department
store in all its glitz, decadence, and fun. A New York Times bestseller!
Join us for a dessert reception following the program sponsored by Platinum
Day Sponsor Jewish Women’s Foundation of Metropolitan Detroit.
“Ms. Satow’s carefully researched book is compulsively readable. I found
myself dashing through it like a novel.” —The Wall Street Journal
Free and in-person at The J
About the Author: Julie Satow is an award-winning journalist and the
author of The Plaza , a New York Times ‘ Editor’s Choice and NPR Favorite
Book of 2019. She is a regular contributor to the New York Times.
Platinum Day Sponsor: Jewish Women’s Foundation of Metropolitan Detroit
Sponsor: JLearn
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/9132

Simple Instructions For A Complicated Life with Rabbi Michele Faudem
2024-11-13 19:00 - 20:00
SIMPLE INSTRUCTIONS FOR A COMPLICATED LIFE with Rabbi Michele Faudem
WEDNESDAYS, 7 – 8 PM

Series 1: Sept. 11, 18, 25; Oct. 9, 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20
Series 2 : Dec. 11, 18; Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29; Feb. 5, 12
Series 3 : Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26; Apr. 2, 23, 30; May. 7

Pirkei Avot (Ethics of the Fathers) is a valuable treasure-trove of short,
moral and ethical teachings that serve as guides for Jewish living. Join in
the exploration of these inspiring materials as Rabbi Michele Faudem presents
these morsels of advice and insights from the leading rabbinic scholars of
different generations. As relevant today as when written, they serve to help
navigate our complicated lives.
Tuition : $125 per 8-week series
Discount : Sign up for all three series – $360
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8583
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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,
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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,
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call (248) 432-5418 **
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Wisdom Wednesdays IN-PERSON– The Continuing Moral Voice Of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks
2024-11-13 13:00 - 14:15 | Max M. Fisher Federation Building 6735 Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Twp
WISDOM WEDNESDAYS – THE CONTINUING MORAL VOICE OF RABBI JONATHAN SACKS
with Rabbi Michele Faudem
IN-PERSON – WEDNESDAYS, 1 PM – 2:15 PM

Series 1: Sept. 11, 18, 25; Oct. 9, 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20
Series 2: Dec. 11, 18; Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29; Feb. 5, 12
Series 3: Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26; Apr. 2, 23, 30; May 7

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z”l (1948-2020) was a global religious leader,
philosopher, author of more than 25 books and a moral voice of our time. His
thinking and writings have influenced, and will continue to influence, the
mindset of world Jewry for generations to come. Join us each week as we
explore his teachings and discuss how they impact our connection to Judaism,
Israel and each other.
Tuition: $125 per 8-week series
Discount: Sign up for all three series – $360
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8580

Jews In The Theater with Rabbi Aaron Bergman
2024-11-13 12:00 - 13:30
JEWS IN THE THEATER with Rabbi Aaron Bergman
ZOOM
WEDNESDAYS, NOON – 1:30 PM
Oct. 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20
You may be familiar with the Jewish character Shylock from Shakespeare’s The
Merchant of Venice, or you may know that Jewish people have been involved in
Broadway productions from its inception. But did you know that Jews have been
involved in the theater, either as creators or characters, since the 3rd
Century BCE? Join Rabbi Aaron Bergman as we look at Jewish actors, playwrights
and acting coaches as well as analyzing how Jews have been portrayed in the
theater by non-Jewish and Jewish writers and actors.
Tuition : $90
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8582
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Wisdom Wednesdays ON ZOOM – The Continuing Moral Voice Of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks
2024-11-13 10:30 - 11:45
WISDOM WEDNESDAYS – THE CONTINUING MORAL VOICE OF RABBI JONATHAN SACKS
with Rabbi Michele Faudem
ON ZOOM – WEDNESDAYS, 10:30 – 11:45 AM

Series 1: Sept. 11, 18, 25; Oct. 9, 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20
Series 2: Dec. 11, 18; Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29; Feb. 5, 12
Series 3: Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26; Apr. 2, 23, 30; May 7

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z”l (1948-2020) was a global religious leader,
philosopher, author of more than 25 books and a moral voice of our time. His
thinking and writings have influenced, and will continue to influence, the
mindset of world Jewry for generations to come. Join us each week as we
explore his teachings and discuss how they impact our connection to Judaism,
Israel and each other.
Tuition: $125 per 8-week series
Discount: Sign up for all three series – $360
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8578
Click here to join the livestream. http://jlearn.online

The Most Human: Reconciling with My Father, Leonard Nimoy with Adam Nimoy
2024-11-12 19:00 - 21:00 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
While the tabloids and fan publications portrayed the Nimoys as a “close
family,” to his son Adam, Leonard Nimoy was a total stranger. Discover how the
son of Spock learned to navigate this tumultuous relationship—from Shabbat
dinners to basement AA meetings— and how he was finally able to reconcile with
his father—and with himself in this poignant memoir.
“ Engaging and immensely relatable… offering deeply profound insights into
Adam Nimoy’s personal relationships, particularly with his famous father. ”
—Eugene Roddenberry, Jr., CEO Roddenberry Entertainment
Free and in-person at The J
About the Author: Adam Nimoy is a graduate of UC Berkeley and Loyola Law
School. After seven years in entertainment law, he left to pursue a directing
career. Nimoy has directed over forty-five hours of network television, as
well as directing the critically acclaimed documentary film about his father.
For the Love of Spock (2016) was the Official Selection at the Tribeca Film
Festival. He was featured in the New York Times article "To Boldly Explore
Jewish Roots of Star Trek " and he published a Father’s Day piece about his
relationship with his father for the Boston Globe. He is the author of My
Incredibly Wonderful, Miserable Life and has been in 12-step recovery for
twenty years. Adam has three children, a step-son, a dog and two cats. He
lives in Los Angeles.
Bronze Book Sponsor: ORT America, Michigan Region
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/9131

The Jews And Islam with Professor Howard Lupovitch
2024-11-12 19:00 - 20:30
THE JEWS AND ISLAM with Professor Howard Lupovitch
ZOOM
TUESDAYS, 7 – 8:30 PM
Nov. 12, 19; Dec. 3, 10, 17
Explore the long, tortuous relationship between Judaism and Islam, and between
Jews and Muslims, in all its complexity and variations. Learn about the common
“Abrahamic” elements of the two communities; why, for more than a millennium,
it was better to be Jewish in a Muslim country than in a Christian country,
and how the relationship became strained during the twentieth century.
Tuition : $120
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8576
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Two Envelopes: What You Want Your Loved Ones to Know When You Die with Michigan author Rusty Rosman
2024-11-12 13:00 - 15:00 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
Michigan author Rusty Rosman will be joined in conversation with Rabbi
Joseph Krakoff, CEO, Jewish Hospice and Chaplaincy Network.
About the Book: When you die, there are so many things your family and
loved ones need to know. Two Envelopes is your voice, conveying your wishes
regarding your death and your estate. With a unique blend of wisdom, humor,
and empathetic storytelling, Rusty Rosman offers readers a guide to navigate
the practical and emotional aspects of end-of-life planning. Part of an on-
going speaker series with The J’s Henry & Delia Meyers Library and Ageless &
Active.
Free and in-person at The J
About the Author: Rusty Rosman spent years helping her parents and her in-
laws as they aged. Over the years, Rusty saw many friends and families
conflicted over final arrangements and confrontations. Having her parents put
their wishes in writing made the heartbreaking experience of a parent’s death
much easier for all of her siblings to navigate. From that experience, Two
Envelopes was born. As a former teacher and commercial real estate broker,
Rusty has experience working with people of all ages and circumstances. As a
lifelong community leader, Rusty served as president and fundraiser for
several nonprofit community organizations. Rusty and her husband Stephen are
the very proud parents of two children and their six grandchildren are the
delight of their lives.
Silver Book Sponsor: Henry & Delia Meyers Library
Sponsor: The J’s Ageless and Active
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JGrand: Bubbies, Zaydies, and Grandbabies! Nov/Dec 2024
2024-11-12 10:30 - 11:45 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
The popular series Bubbies, Zaydies, and Grandbabies is back for a second
round this fall! Our first session sold out, so we are happy to be back for
November and December!
At Bubbies, Zaydies and Grandbabies, grandparents and grandkids play and
create art together, sing songs, enjoy an interactive story time, and meet new
friends. This series is taught by former West Bloomfield early elementary
teacher, Sarah Sherman.
Recommended for children ages 2 years – 5 years. This 5 week series will be at
The J in the JFamily Room. The classes will be held on Tuesdays 10:30 ​AM
-11:45 AM. November 12, 19 and December 3, 10, and 17.
COST: $90 for the first child enrolled ($18 per class) and $30 for each
additional child in your family.
Please bring your own personal water bottle.
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/9312

Torah Line By Line with Rabbi/Dr. Mitch Parker
2024-11-12 10:00 - 11:30 | Max M. Fisher Federation Building 6735 Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Twp
TORAH LINE BY LINE with Rabbi/Dr. Mitch Parker
HYBRID – this class is offered IN- PERSON at the Max M. Fisher Federation
Building,
and ON ZOOM
TUESDAYS, 10 – 11:30 AM
Monthly : Sept. 17; Oct. 15; Nov. 12; Dec. 10; Jan. 14; Feb. 4; Mar. 18;
Apr. 22; May 20
Sacrifices, laws of purity and holiness, societal expectations, rules and rule
breakers. These are just some of the topics we will explore in this third book
of the Torah. Join Mitch Parker to explore how our ancestors worshipped G-d
and how these 3,000 year old rules continue to impact our Jewish lives today.
You don’t want to miss this engaging conversation.
Tuition : $210
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8574

Better Together, Love And Kindness In Judaism with Rabbi Tzvi Muller
2024-11-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Max M. Fisher Federation Building 6735 Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Twp
BETTER TOGETHER, LOVE AND KINDNESS IN JUDAISM with Rabbi Tzvi Muller
In-Person I Max M. Fisher Federation Building
MONDAYS, NOON – 1 PM
Nov. 4, 11, 18; Dec. 2, 9, 16
The world is desperately in need of more kindness. As Jews, we are often the
targets of the most virulent hatred and cruelty. However, we must prioritize
bringing love and goodness into a world that is seriously lacking compassion.
Connect back to the source of Judaism’s values of love and kindness in our
effort to bring about a universal healing. We will explore the primary Jewish
texts regarding the application of this mitzvah in real life. • What are the
attitudes, emotions and behaviors that love requires? • How do we develop
those attitudes, emotions and behavior tendencies? • Can, and should, we love
others equally to ourselves? • Should we love people who do bad things? • What
is self-love and is it included in this mitzvah? • Why is this mitzvah
considered the greatest principle of Judaism?
Tuition: $95
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8569

An Angel On Your Back with Rabbi Michele Faudem
2024-11-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Max M. Fisher Federation Building 6735 Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Twp
AN ANGEL ON YOUR BACK Rabbi with Michele Faudem
In-Person I Max M. Fisher Federation Building
MONDAYS, 11 – NOON

Series 1 : Sept. 23, 30; Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28; Nov. 4, 11
Series 2 : Nov.18; Dec. 9, 16; Jan. 6, 13, 27; Feb. 3, 10
Series 3 : Mar. 3, 10, 17, 31; Apr. 28; May 5, 12, 19

Do you ever have the feeling that a departed loved one is watching over you?
Perhaps you have a strange feeling that someone is trying to communicate with
you. Angels are supernatural beings that appear widely throughout Jewish
literature. The Hebrew word for angel, mal’ach, means messenger, and the
angels in early biblical writings deliver information or carry out specific
tasks. Join Rabbi Michele Faudem as we explore the mystical world of Jewish
angels, the afterlife and our souls in the next world.
Tuition: $125 per 8-week series Discount: Sign up for all three series
$360
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8567

Introduction To The Talmud: Turn It And Turn It, For Everything Is In It with Rabbi Yonatan Dahlen
2024-11-11 09:30 - 11:00 | Max M. Fisher Federation Building , Bloomfield Twp, Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Township, Michigan, 48301, United States
AN INTRODUCTION TO THE TALMUD: TURN IT AND TURN IT, FOR EVERTHING IS IN IT
with Rabbi Yonatan Dahlen
In-Person I Max M. Fisher Federation Building
MONDAYS, 9:30 – 11 AM
Oct. 28; ﻿Nov. 4, 11, 18; Dec. 9, 16
It has been the key to Jewish survival and continuity for nearly two
millennia, yet despite its immeasurable importance, the Talmud can feel
intimidating to the point of being inaccessible. Break down the barriers of
the Talmud and discover the tools and resources necessary to conquer, with
confidence, the study of this beautiful text!
Tuition : $ 140
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8563

Open Play at The J! FALL 2024
2024-11-11 09:00 - 12:00 | 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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Perfect Enemy with author Alex J. Sinclair
2024-11-10 19:00 - 21:00 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
Author ALex J. Sinclair will be joined in conversation with Michele Faudem,
Rabbi Educator, JLearn Instructor, Hillel of Metropolitan Detroit in a
thoughtful conversation about Israel’s friends and enemies on the page and in
the real world.
About the Book: In a covert laboratory under the streets of Tel Aviv, an
Israeli scientist clones Hitler from old samples of his DNA in this
suspenseful thriller. Akiva Cohen wants to change the world for the good but
is plunged into a desperate struggle to stay alive and salvage his dream,
leading to a trail of murders and the uncovering of a devastating conspiracy.
“ A fantastic and exciting read, an intelligent and suspenseful thriller. I
highly recommend it. ” —Steve Sheffey, The Times of Israel
Free and in-Person at The J
About the Author: Alex Sinclair is Chief Content Officer at Educating for
Impact, and an adjunct lecturer at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He has
written and spoken widely on Jewish education, Israel-Diaspora relations, and
Israeli politics, in both academic and popular contexts. He has worked or
consulted for many of the finest Jewish educational and communal institutions
in North America, Europe and Israel. His first book, published in 2013,
Loving the Real Israel: An Educational Agenda for Liberal Zionism , was a
finalist for the National Jewish Book Award, and his debut novel, Perfect
Enemy , was published in 2023. He holds an M.A. (Oxon) and M.St. from Balliol
College, Oxford, and a Ph.D. from Hebrew University. He and his wife run a
hotel for their three children in Modi’in, Israel.
Sponsor: Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor
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Vision: A Memoir of Blindness and Justice with author Judge David S. Tatel
2024-11-10 13:00 - 14:00 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
A moving, thoughtful, and inspiring memoir by one of America’s most
accomplished public servants and legal thinkers. Judge David S. Tatel (U.S.
Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit), spent years denying and working around
his blindness, before finally embracing it as an essential part of his
identity.
In Conversation with Amanda K. Rice, Issues & Appeals Partner at Jones
Day.
“This memoir of a judge of the country’s second highest court, who has been
without sight for decades, goes down like a cool drink on a hot day.” —Scott
Turow, #1 bestselling author
Free and in-Person at The J
About the Author Judge David Tatel served on the United States Court of
Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit from 1994 to 2023. Prior to that,
his three-decade career as a civil rights lawyer included private and
government positions, and focused heavily on equal educational opportunity and
access to justice. He served as Director of the Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for
Civil Rights Under Law and then Director of the National Committee. He was the
Director of the Office for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Health,
Education and Welfare during the Carter Administration. When he returned to
private practice in 1979, Judge Tatel joined Hogan & Hartson, where he founded
and headed the firm’s education practice until his appointment to the D.C.
Circuit. Judge Tatel also co-chaired the National Academy of Sciences’
Committee on Science, Technology and Law. Judge Tatel and his wife, Edie, have
four children and eight grandchildren. They live in Virginia and Washington,
D.C.
Bronze Book Sponsors: EMU Center for Jewish Studies; Interfaith Leadership
Council
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/9128

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
