The J - Detroit

JFamily: Get Together Grants with PJ Library
2023-11-01 00:00 - 2024-05-31 00:00 (America/Detroit) | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
JFamily’s PJ Library Detroit is excited to once again receive funding from the
Harold Grinspoon Foundation for Get Together grants! This initiative is
meant to inspire, motivate, and empower families to create, host, and lead
their own Jewish experiences with their peers. Over the course of the year,
families can host up to 3 in-person get togethers and receive up to $100
reimbursement for each one!
This is a wonderful opportunity for you and other members of our community to
build and strengthen relationships. Families can gather to celebrate Shabbat
and holidays, do a volunteer project, cook a Jewish food, do a craft project,
come together in support of Israel…the opportunities are endless.
Click "Register" below to learn more!
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PJ Library in Detroit - Sign Up for Free Jewish Children's Books!
2023-11-01 00:00 - 2024-05-31 00:00 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
PJ Library offers high quality, FREE Jewish books delivered to your child each
month. For children ages 0-8 years.
The overall goal is to reach out to Jewish families with young children to
help create stronger Jewish homes —homes that foster children’s curiosity
about their Jewish heritage and help families explore their Jewish identity.
PJ Library welcomes all Jewish families, whatever your background, knowledge,
family make up, or observance may be.
Learn more and SIGN UP TODAY!
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/5853

Farber Art Class with Harriet Gelfond
2023-12-11 00:00 - 2024-12-30 00:00 | Congregation Beth Shalom 14601 Lincoln St, Oak Park
To register, e-mail
([REDACTED]/) or call
(248) 432-5418
Farber Art Class with Harriet Gelfond
﻿ Monday/Wednesday/Friday – 9:30 am – 12 p.m
$65 for 10 classes
Congregation Beth Shalom, Oak Park
This is an ongoing class that meets every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
unless there is a holiday.
In this studio class, you will have the option of many types of art forms such
as Oil, Acrylic, and Pencil.
To register, e-mail
([REDACTED]/) or call
(248) 432-5418
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/6415

Weekly Drawing/Painting Class with Marci Bykat 2024
2023-12-13 00:00 - 2024-12-25 00:00 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
RSVP to Rosa Chessler:
([REDACTED]/) or
248.432.5418
Wednesdays – 11 am – 12:30 pm
$15 per class
Students can draw an object they bring in, or whatever the instructor puts on
display. The instructor is available for any help needed or
questions/suggestions. Students must bring in their own materials.
RSVP to Rosa Chessler:
([REDACTED]/) or
248.432.5418
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/6419

Living & Learning Enrichment Center Exhibition
2024-03-14 00:00 - 2024-04-03 00:00 | Janice Charach Gallery 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
Living & Learning Enrichment Center Exhibition
March 14 – April 3, 2024
Opening Reception: Thursday, March 14, from 5-8 PM
Drink refreshments will be provided during the Opening Reception.
Living & Learning is a nonprofit organization in Northville, Michigan, whose
mission is to enhance the lives of their participants with disabilities. This
exhibition features artwork across all mediums created by the participants of
Living & Learning’s extensive art program.
For more information about the exhibition and upcoming events, visit
(https://charachgallery.org)
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/6996

Designing Jewish Detroit with Robbie Terman
2024-03-19 00:00 - 2024-04-09 00:00 | Jewish Federation of Detroit 6735 Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Hills
Designing Jewish Detroit
Join Robbie for a journey back as we follow the building of Jewish Detroit and
those responsible for designing it. Using historical materials, photographs
and documents, this class will uncover the hidden stories behind our
community’s beautiful buildings and artwork, through a Jewish lens.
Instructor : Robbie Terman
Tuition: $ 70
Day/Time:
Tue 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
Location: In-Person/ Max M. Fisher Federation Building
Class Dates: 3/19/2024, 3/26/2024, 4/2/2024, 4/9/2024
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/6324

JGrand: Bubbies, Zaydies, and Grandbabies! March/April 2024
2024-03-19 10:30 - 11:45, 2024-04-02 10:30 - 11:45 | JCC’s Sarah and Irving Pitt Early Childhood Center 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
The popular series Bubbies, Zaydies, and Grandbabies is continuing with an
extra 15 minutes each week to play! At Bubbies, Zaydies and Grandbabies,
grandparents and grandkids play together, sing songs, enjoy an interactive
story time, and meet new friends. This series is taught by former West
Bloomfield 1st grade teacher, Sarah Sherman. Sarah co-created the original
class and has quite the following!
Recommended for children ages 2 years – 4 years. This six-week session will
meet at the Sarah and Irving Pitt Early Childhood Center at the J. The
classes will be held on Tuesdays 10:30 ​AM -11:45 AM. March 5th, 12th, 19th,
April 2nd, 9th, 16th.
COST: $108/family for the entire session. Please bring your own personal water
bottle.
Current JFamily Program Policies: COVID
Disclosure
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Ceramics Class with Allison Berlin
2024-03-19 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-26 13:00 - 15:00 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
RSVP to Rosa Chessler:
rchessler@jccdet.org or
248.432.5418
The Janice Charach Gallery & The J’s Ageless and Active department is proud to
host a 4-week ceramics class with Allison Berlin!
A 4-week opportunity to explore ceramics with professional artist &
instructor, Allison Berlin. Students are invited to make vessels of their own
design, with direction by the instructor. Materials included. Bring your own
apron or wear shop appropriate clothing.
Tuesdays, March 5 – 26, 2023
1 – 3 p.m.
$120 for the class plus $20 Materials fee = $140 total
RSVP to Rosa Chessler:
rchessler@jccdet.org or
248.432.5418
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/6420

Jews And Judaism: The Essentials – Part 4: The 20th Century – Old And New Centers Of Jewish Life
2024-03-19 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-03-26 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-04-02 19:00 - 20:30
Jews And Judaism: The Essentials – Part 4: The 20th Century – Old And New
Centers Of Jewish Life
In this series, we focus on the ebb and flow of Judaism in the twentieth
century. We begin with the rise of new forms of Antisemitism and the Jewish
response, including emigration to America and Zionism, and then turn to the
seismic impact of World War One, the challenges of the Inter-war Years, the
Destruction of European Jewry during the Shoah and the Creation of the State
of Israel. We conclude by considering American Jewry and Israel as the two
centers of World Jewry.
Instructor : Professor Howard Lupovitch
Tuition: $125
Day/Time: Tue 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: This Class will be on ZOOM
Class Dates: _ ___
3/5/2024, 3/12/2024, 3/19/2024, 3/26/2024, 4/2/2024, 4/9/2024
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/6325
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Policy Perspectives in the Promised Land with Lior Zisser-Yogev
2024-03-20 11:30 - 12:45, 2024-03-27 11:30 - 12:45, 2024-04-03 11:30 - 12:45 | Jewish Federation of Detroit 6735 Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Hills
Policy Perspectives in the Promised Land
Join Lior Zisser-Yogev , our community Shaliach (emissary), as she takes
us into a deep dive of the public policies of Israel and the impact they have
on Israeli society. Compare and contrast the systems in Israel and the U.S.,
learn what the Israeli government has in place for its population and the
effect these policies have on everyday life. Topics include:
EDUCATION policy in Israel – divided educational systems and successful
outcomes.
LABOR MARKET policies – How to include disadvantaged populations in the
labor market.
HOUSING AND INFRASTRUCTURE policy – how to solve the ongoing housing
crisis in the country with the largest natural increase in the developed
world.
IMMIGRATION policy and ALIYAH ABSORPTION – how are refugees and
immigrants received in Israel, and how are they optimally integrated into
society.
PUBLIC HEALTH policy – mandatory free public health care for all citizens
LGBTQ POLICY in Israel – the interesting case of how a government that
was in power for only one year managed to take governmental responsibility for
the LGBTQ population in Israel.
Instructor : Lior Zisser-Yogev
Tuition: $105
Day/Time: Wed 11:30 AM – 12:45 PM
Location: In-Person/ Max M. Fisher Federation Building
Class Dates : 3/13/2024, 3/20/2024, 3/27/2024, 4/3/2024, 4/10/2024,
4/17/2024
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/6327

Ageless & Active Movies at The J
2024-03-20 13:30 - 16:30 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
To register, e-mail
rchessler@jccdet.org or call
(248) 432-5418
Join The J’s Ageless and Active department for Movies at The J!
Hidden Figures – True Story – January 17, 2024, 1:30 p.m.
The story of a team of female African-American mathematicians who served a
vital role in NASA during the early years of the U.S. space program.
The visionary trio crossed all gender and racial lines and inspired
generations.
Freedom Writers – February 21, 2024, 1:30 p.m.
A young teacher inspires her class of at-risk students to learn tolerance,
apply themselves and pursue education beyond high school.
Arranged – March 20, 2024, 1:30 p.m.
Rachel is an Orthodox Jew, and Nasira a Muslim of Syrian origin. They are both
young teachers at a public school in Brooklyn. They also have something else
in common – they are going through the process of getting “arranged marriages”
through their respective religious and traditional customs.
With both family pressure on the one hand, and the rejection of traditional
values by the outside world on the other, Rachel and Nasira will have to rely
on each other and their friendship to pull through this difficult time of
their lives.
To register, e-mail
rchessler@jccdet.org or call (248)
432-5418
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/6127

Faith In Fertility: The IVF Controversy And Judaism - A Special Pop-Up From Jlearn
2024-03-20 18:00 - 20:30, 2024-03-20 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-03-27 19:00 - 20:30
Faith In Fertility: The IVF Controversy And Judaism – A Special Pop-Up From
Jlearn
Delve into the intricate intersection of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and
Jewish perspectives, unraveling reproductive technologies’ complexities within
Jewish ethics, values, and legal considerations. How do we as Jews navigate
the evolving landscape of IVF controversies, and recent rulings and their
implications? This course invites participants to critically reflect on the
ethical dimensions of IVF within the rich tapestry of Jewish thought and
values.
Co-Sponsored by: JFamily and Jewish Fertility Foundation
Instructors : Rabbi Michele Faudem & Bioethicist Jill Gutmann
Tuition: $36
Day/Time: Wed 7 pm – 8:30 pm
Location: This Class will be on ZOOM
Class Dates : 3/20, 3/27
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/7256
Click here to join the livestream. http://jlearn.online

ALL BOOKS @THE J with Lauren Johnson
2024-03-20 18:00 - 21:00 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
ALL BOOKS @THE J
Read and discuss popular current fiction with Jewish content or by
contemporary Jewish authors. This series of books features stories of
intertwining lives that have profound effects across time and generations.
JANUARY: The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride, a
deeply moving character driven story of marginalized people, demonstrating how
love and community sustain them through dark times.
FEBRUARY: The Woman Beyond the Sea by Sarit Yishai-Levi, an immersive
historical tale spanning the life stories of three women, tracing the paths of
a daughter, mother, and grandmother who lead entirely separate lives, until
finally their stories and their hearts are joined together.
MARCH: The Librarian of Burned Books by Brianna Labuskes, inspired by
the true story of the Council of Books in Wartime, this unforgettable
historical novel is at once a haunting love story and testament to the beauty,
power, and goodness of the written word.
Sponsored by the Henry & Delia Meyers Library and the Detroit Jewish Book
Fair; A portion of this program is underwritten by the Henry & Delia Meyers
Library
Instructor : Lauren Johnson
Tuition: $36
Day/Time: Wed 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
Location: This Class will be In-Person at the J
Class Dates: Monthly: _ ___1/17/2024, 2/21/2024, 3/20/2024
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/6316
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The Forgotten Women Of The Holocaust with Dr Katie Chaka Parks
2024-03-21 13:00 - 14:15, 2024-03-28 13:00 - 14:15 | Zekelman Holocaust Center 28123 Orchard Lake Rd, Farmington Hills
The Forgotten Women Of The Holocaust
The Holocaust was not a gender-neutral genocide. Women experienced the
Holocaust differently and were targeted specifically as women. Explore the
unique experiences of women under Nazi control through the stories of Jewish
victims, survivors, and perpetrators of the Holocaust, and learn about women
who risked their lives to resist hatred and help others. Discuss the impact
that women had on the Holocaust and for generations of Jews moving forward.
Co-Sponsored by The Zekelman Holocaust Center __
Instructor : Dr Katie Chaka Parks
Tuition: $55.00
Day/Time: Thu 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM
Location: IN-person at the Zekelman Holocaust Center
Class Dates : 3/14/2024, 3/21/2024, 3/28/2024
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/6412

T & B Play Pop Up
2024-03-22 10:00 - 11:00 | T&B Play 1068 W 14 Mile Rd, Clawson
Come hang out with JFamily at the Ultimate Indoor Playground– T & B Play!
Kiddos will explore creative play zones, thrilling slides, and engaging
activities in a safe, vibrant environment while parents hang out and schmooze.
This pop up is geared toward kids ages 0-5.
JFamily is subsidizing the cost of entry so when you arrive, sign the waiver
and tell the front desk you are with JFamily.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/7261

Rites And Rituals, Customs And Commandments: Tell Me Why with Rabbi Joseph Klein
2024-03-22 11:30 - 13:00, 2024-03-29 11:30 - 13:00
Rites And Rituals, Customs And Commandments: Tell Me Why
We live our daily lives as dedicated to Judaism, yet the origins, backstories
and histories of experiential Jewish life reveal that we often know little of
what and why we do what we do as Jews. This course explores our life-cycle
events and personal mitzvot, dietary and Shabbat restrictions, and the
development of prayer and worship. Walk away with a proud understanding of why
we, as Jews, do what we do.
Instructor : Rabbi Joseph Klein
Tuition: $170.00
Day/Time: Fri 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: This Class will be on ZOOM
Class Dates : 3/8/2024, 3/15/2024, 3/22/2024, 3/29/2024, 4/5/2024,
4/12/2024, 5/3/2024, 5/10/2024
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/6333
Click here to join the livestream. http://jlearn.online

Registration Kickoff and Q+A Session
2024-03-28 17:00 - 19:00 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
Get in the Games!
REGISTRATION KICKOFF AND Q &A SESSION
For the seventh time in history, we’re hosting Jewish teens from around the
world for competition, cultural exchange and community engagement. And we want
you to be in the center of it all. Please join us as we get the community
registered for the games, and discuss volunteer opportunities and how to
become a host family – all of which are incredible opportunities to forge
lasting connections and make memories that will last a lifetime.
This is a drop-in event. No RSVP’s required!
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/7367

Modern Jewish Medical Ethics with Jill Gutmann
2024-04-01 10:00 - 11:30
Modern Jewish Medical Ethics
Take a deep dive into the hot medical issues of the day with bio-ethicist
Jill Gutmann. Whether it is a discussion of mental health or the
physician and nursing shortage, you will be guided through an engaging
discussion while looking at the science, politics, Jewish commentary and other
relevant sources to frame your opinion. Never knowing what the timely topic
will be until class, this fun, informative and engaging class is sure to make
you think and want the discussion to continue long after the class has ended.
Instructor: Jill Gutmann
Tuition : $95.00
Day/Time: Mon 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Location : This Class will be on ZOOM
Class Dates: Monthly: 1/8/2024, 2/5/2024, 3/4/2024, 4/1/2024, 5/6/2024
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/6317
Click here to join the livestream. http://jlearn.online

JGrand: Congrats, Coffee & Conversation!
2024-04-01 10:30 - 11:30 | Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
Grandparents…come to The J to meet other grandparents, congratulate new
grandparents , and visit with the JFamily/JGrand staff. We will enjoy coffee
and conversations all about grand-parenting! Please bring your own personal
water bottle.

Do you have a new grandchild age newborn to one year old? You can pick up our Grand Bag a gift to wish you Mazel Tov!
Grandparents with grandchildren of any age will receive a Savvy Grandparent Toolbox. when you attend. If you have already received your toolbox, choose a NEW item to go inside.

Current JFamily Program Policies: COVID
Disclosure
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Coffee With The Rabbis with Rabbi Joshua Bennett and Rabbi Joseph Krakoff
2024-04-04 10:00 - 11:30
Coffee With The Rabbis: The Bonds That Bind Us – A Study Of Life
Relationships
Join JLearn, Rabbi Joshua Bennett and Rabbi Joseph Krakoff for this unique
opportunity with two Rabbis who are stirring things up with relevant topics
based on Jewish texts, to help us navigate life. When we combine a
Conservative
Rabbi with his best friend, a Reform Rabbi, we get a morning of great
discussion, differing opinions, mutual
respect, and a lot of learning! Bring your coffee, questions and comments and
join us Monthly on ZOOM!
Instructors : Rabbi Joshua Bennett and Rabbi Joseph Krakoff
Tuition: $120
Day/Time: MONTHLY –
Thu 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: This Class will be on ZOOM
_ _Class Dates:__ 1/4/2024, 2/1/2024, 3/7/2024, 4/4/2024, 5/2/2024
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/5584
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