JFamily: Get Together Grants with PJ Library

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 ...

PJ Library in Detroit – Sign Up for Free Jewish Children’s Books!

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 ...

Farber Art Class with Harriet Gelfond

Congregation Beth Shalom 14601 Lincoln St, Oak Park

To register, e-mail (https://mailto:[email protected]/) 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 ...

Weekly Drawing/Painting Class with Marci Bykat

The J - Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township

RSVP to Rosa Chessler: (https://mailto:[email protected]/) 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: (https://mailto:[email protected]/)** ...

Antisemitism: History’s Unlearned Lesson with author Maurice Samuels

Maurice Samuels, author of Alfred Dreyfus: The Man at the Center of the Affair will discuss this insightful new biography of Dreyfus, who was falsely accused of selling secrets to Germany. As he languished in prison on Devil’s Island, his wife and brother waged a battle to clear his name that divided France and riveted ...

Mixed Medium Winter Landscape Workshop

JFamily Room at The J 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township

Mixed Medium Winter Landscape Workshop Sunday, February 4, 2024 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Trees hold a special place in the Jewish imagination. As we are celebrating trees for the holiday of Tu Bishvat, we can explore how trees make us feel more connected to where we live, and our planet as a whole. In ...

Special Person Shabbat

The J - Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township

The Sarah and Irving Pitt Early Childhood Center and JFamily present Special Person Shabbat! Children ages 0-5 can bring anyone special to them; this could be parents, siblings, grandparents, aunts/uncles, or even a close family friend! Hazan Gross from Adat Shalom will be leading us in the blessings and songs. We will also have snack ...

Art Talks with Art Historian Wendy Evans

The J - Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township

RSVP to Rosa Chessler: [email protected] or 248.432.5418 Art lovers and folks who are new to art can learn about a myriad of selected artists and their works. Thursday, January 18 – Diego Rivera & His Murals Thursday, February 15 – Chicago: City for Art Lovers **Thursday, March 14 – Above Rubies: Jewish Women ...

The Winter Landscape and my Favorite Tree

JFamily Room at The J 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township

The Winter Landscape and my Favorite Tree Sunday, February 18, 2024 1 - 2 pm Trees hold a special place in the Jewish imagination. As we are celebrating trees for the holiday of Tu Bishvat, we can explore how trees make us feel more connected to where we live, and our planet as a whole. ...

Ageless & Active Movies at The J

The J - Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township

To register, e-mail [email protected] or call (248) 432-5418 Join The J's Ageless and Active department for Movies at The J! Hidden FiguresTrue 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 ...