The J - Detroit

The Original Halachic Debates with Rabbi Michele Faudem
2024-10-22 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Detroit) | Max M. Fisher Federation Building 6735 Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Twp
THE ORIGINAL HALACHIC DEBATES with Rabbi Michele Faudem

Series 1 and 3 : In-Person I Max M. Fisher Federation Building
Series 2 : ZOOM

TUESDAYS, 9:30 – 10:30 AM

Series 1: Sept. 10, 17, 24; Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Series 2 : Nov. 12, 19; Dec 10, 17; Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28
Series 3 : Feb. 4, 11; Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25; Apr. 22, 29

This class is reserved for students who were previously enrolled on this day
and time.
Tuition : $125 per 8-week series
Discount : Sign up for all three series – $360
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8571

JGrand: Bubbies, Zaydies, and Grandbabies! Fall 2024
2024-10-22 10:30 - 11:45, 2024-10-29 10:30 - 11:45 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
SOLD OUT as of August 1! Please email JRosenbaum@jccdet.org to be added to
our waitlist!
The popular series Bubbies, Zaydies, and Grandbabies is back for the FALL!
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. Sarah co-created the original class and has quite the
following!
Recommended for children ages 2 years – 5 years. This 7 week series will be at
The J in the JFamily Room. The classes will be held on Tuesdays 10:30 ​AM
-11:45 AM. September 17, September 24, October 1, October 8, October 15,
October 22 and October 29
COST: $126 for the first child enrolled ($18 per class) and $36 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 Shoshana Fain,
([REDACTED]/)
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8192

Chapter And Verse: Prophets, Plagues, Fish And Famine, Oh My! with Rabbi Michele Faudem
2024-10-22 10:45 - 11:45 | Max M. Fisher Federation Building 6735 Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Twp
CHAPTER AND VERSE: PROPHETS, PLAGUES, FISH AND FAMINE, OH MY! with Rabbi
Michele Faudem

Series 1 and 3 : In-Person I Max M. Fisher Federation Building
Series 2 : ZOOM

TUESDAYS, 10:45 – 11:45 AM

Series 1: Sept. 10, 17, 24; Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Series 2 : Nov. 12, 19; Dec 10, 17; Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28
Series 3 : Feb. 4, 11; Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25; Apr. 22, 29

This class is reserved for students who were previously enrolled on this day
and time.
Tuition : $125 per 8-week series
Discount : Sign up for all three series – $360
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8572

JBaby Prenatal Fall 2024
2024-10-22 18:00 - 21:00 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
Expecting your first? JFamily has you covered with everything you need to know
before welcoming your little bundle of cuteness! The JBaby Prenatal is a
three-part course that covers topics including:
Labor and Delivery
Newborn Care
Breastfeeding Basics
Brit Milah (Bris)
Baby Naming
Daddy Boot Camp
Expert Mom Talk
Cost for the series: $145 (cost has been subsidized by the Adam and Hannah
Kessler Family Fund.)
If cost is a barrier to attend this program, please reach out for scholarship
opportunities.
Please Note: JBaby classes will take place at a variety of locations – 10/8
(Newborn Care) at Congregation Shaarey Zedek, 10/15 (Labor and Delivery) at
the J in West Bloomfield, 10/22 (Daddy Boot Camp/Moms Talk and Brit Milah) at
Aish Detroit in Oak Park.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8445

Book Fair@The DIA with author Jean Strouse - Family Romance: John Singer Sargent and the Wertheimers
2024-10-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Detroit Institute of Arts 5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit
Jean Strouse captures the dramas, mysteries, intrigues, and tragedies
surrounding John Singer Sargent’s portraits of the Wertheimer family looking
at**twelve portraits of one English family painted by the expatriate
American artist at the height of his career—and at the intersections of all
these lives with the sparkle and strife of the Edwardian age.
In conversation with Benjamin Colman, Curator of American Art, Detroit
Institute of Arts. Following the presentation, please join a DIA docent-led
tour of works by John Singer Sargent and other associated artists.
About the Author:** Jean Strouse is the author of Morgan, American
Financier and Alice James, A Biography, which won the Bancroft Prize in
American History and Diplomacy. Her essays and reviews have appeared in The
New Yorker, The New York Review of Books, The New York Times, Newsweek,
Architectural Digest, and Slate. She has been President of the Society of
American Historians, a consultant (oral historian) to the Bill & Melinda Gates
Foundation, and a Fellow of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.
A member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the American
Philosophical Society, and the Executive Council of the Authors Guild, she was
the Sue Ann and John Weinberg Director of the Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman
Center for Scholars and Writers at The New York Public Library from 2003 to
2017.
Purchase the
Book:(https://bookshop.org/a/7125/9780374615673)
Platinum Day Sponsor: Detroit Institute of Arts
Sponsors: Janice Charach Gallery; JTraveler; Seminars for Adult Jewish
Enrichment (SAJE)
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/9124

JCC Maccabi Games - Detroit Delegation - 2025 Registration
2024-10-28 00:00 - 2025-02-14 00:00, 2024-10-28 00:00 - 2025-02-17 00:00
Welcome to the 2025 Detroit JCC Maccabi Delegation deposit page!
This page is exclusively for making a deposit.
The Games are taking place in two host communities, Tucson, AZ (July 27-August
1, 2025) and Pittsburgh, PA (August 3-August 8, 2025). Each host community has
a different sport lineup with some offerings only available in one community.
We will make decision(s) related to which community the Detroit delegation
will compete in sports (when applicable) based on the preference of our
delegation’s athletes. Please make note when making your deposit which city
you prefer if the sport is offered in both communities.
PLEASE READ THE INFORMATION BELOW:

Use this registration to secure a spot for ONE athlete. If there are multiple athletes in a family, separate registrations must be submitted.
If your sport is full, please register for SPORT WAITLIST. There is no fee for the waitlist. We will contact you if you are offered a spot from the waitlist. $500 payment must be received within 24 hours.
Once you have successfully secured your spot, you will receive further directions for evaluations.
If for any reason the athlete cancels before February 1, 2025, you will receive a full refund.
If for any reason the athlete cancels between February 1-April 30, 2025 , $150 will be deducted from the refund.
If for any reason the athlete cancels ON OR AFTER MAY 1, 2025 NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED.
The total cost for each athlete to participate is $1900.There is a $100 discount if paid in full by March 31.
Athletes must be between the ages of 13-17 to participate. (Must be 13 on July 27, 2025 and 17 on August 8, 2025)

Team Sports:

Baseball (15u/17u)
Softball (17u) Pittsburgh only
Boys Basketball (15u/17u)
Girls Basketball (15u/17u)
Ice Hockey (15u/17u) Pittsburgh only
Boys Soccer (15u/17u)
Girls Soccer (15u/17u)
Volleyball (15u/17u)
Flag Football (17u) Tucson only
Individual Sports (Ages 13-17) :
Dance
Golf, Tucson only
Star Reporter
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Track & Field, Pittsburgh only

As a JCC Maccabi athlete, you will:

Join the rich tradition of the JCC Maccabi Games, the largest annual gathering of Jewish teens in the world.
March in the Parade of Athletes at the Opening Ceremony in front of thousands of spectators.
Compete in a week-long, Olympic-style sporting competition with delegations from across the world.
Participate in JCC Cares community service project.
Receive Detroit JCC Maccabi swag including an Opening Ceremony march in uniform, team uniform, shirts, trading pins, and so much more .
Become part of the JCC Maccabi Family and build lifelong friendships.

If you have any questions please reach out to the Detroit Delegation at
MaccabiDetroit@gmail.com
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/9235

Open Play at The J! FALL 2024
2024-10-28 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-11-04 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,
([REDACTED]/)
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8363

Wisdom Wednesdays ON ZOOM – The Continuing Moral Voice Of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks
2024-10-30 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

Jews In The Theater with Rabbi Aaron Bergman
2024-10-30 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
Click here to join the livestream. http://jlearn.online

Wisdom Wednesdays IN-PERSON– The Continuing Moral Voice Of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks
2024-10-30 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

Simple Instructions For A Complicated Life with Rabbi Michele Faudem
2024-10-30 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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Contemporary Halachic Debates: Even More Questions, Even Fewer Answers with Rabbi Michele Faudem
2024-10-31 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
Click here to join the livestream. http://jlearn.online

Salon Series Continues: A Talmudic Exploration Of Hillel’s Teachings On Ethics And Kindness
2024-10-31 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
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8598
Click here to join the livestream. http://jlearn.online

Ethical Wills, A Letter For The Ages with Rabbi Michele Faudem
2024-10-31 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
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8591
Click here to join the livestream. http://jlearn.online

Biblical Dreamers And The Visionaries They Inspired with Ariella Nadel
2024-10-31 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
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8596
Click here to join the livestream. http://jlearn.online

The Synagogue: Its History, Customs And Growth with Dr. Michael Pytlik
2024-10-31 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
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8595
Click here to join the livestream. http://jlearn.online

PARSHA HASHAVUAH (WEEKLY TORAH PORTION)
2024-11-01 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
Click here to join the livestream. http://jlearn.online

Discussing Youth Mental Health in Israel: A Coffee Hour with Renana Danon from ELEM
2024-11-01 11:00 - 12:00
Join us for a coffee hour to hear from Renana Danon, ELEM’s Assistant Director
of Clinical Training to discuss the state of youth mental health in Israel.
The location of the event will be shared with registrants prior to the
event.
Renana Danon is the Assistant Director of Clinical Director of Training in
ELEM’s Department of Knowledge, Training, and Learning. She oversees employee
training, develops specialized training sessions, and leads initiatives to
enhance professional knowledge across the organization. Renana ensures that
all staff, whether directly involved in trauma care or not, are equipped with
the knowledge and tools to respond effectively to the evolving challenges
faced by Israeli youth.
Following the outbreak of the war on October 7th, Danon launched a new trauma-
informed work model to address the needs of youth and staff in crisis,
including severe trauma, sexual abuse, and displacement. Renana holds a
Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Social Work,
specializing in trauma. She is also a graduate of the prestigious Mandel Youth
Leadership Program.
For more information on the important work ELEM does please visit their
website at: https://elem.org/
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/9521

Reading The Book Of Genesis Again For The First Time with Rabbi Joseph Klein
2024-11-01 11:30 - 13:00
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
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8601
Click here to join the livestream. http://jlearn.online

Recollection: Exhibition & Sale
2024-11-03 00:00 - 2024-12-11 00:00 | Janice Charach Gallery 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
Exhibition & Sale: November 3 – December 11, 2024
Opening Reception: Sunday, November 3 from 1-4 pm
There is nothing like the feeling of nostalgia; the sentimental wistful
affection for the past. Recollection features artworks of all medias
that bring artists and the audience to reminisce on past memories. From
imagery of old toys, cars and TV shows to abstract thoughts discussing the act
or feeling of recalling the past, this exhibition featuring local Michigan
artists will bring viewers back to the good-ol-days.
Invited Artists:
Boisali Biswas, Amy Fell, Melissa Jones, Tom Kopczynski, Camille LaMontagne,
Paul Lindenberg, Jessica Rohrer, Jaye Schlesinger, Chris Schneider, Clinton
Snider, Krysti Spence, Slaw, Matt Thornton
Featured Artists:
Jean Paul Aboudib, Sarah Blanchette, Laurel Bradshaw, Marci Bykat, Winnie
Chrzanowski, Denyse Couture, Amelia Currier, Debra Dunne, Paul Erlandson,
Frank James Fisher, Kathy Fish-Gilbert, Terry Ford-Holcomb, Emily Hamilton,
Patrick Hatfield, Deb Holt, Ilene Kahan, Peggy Kerwan, Anna Kocherovsky, Janet
Kondziela, Tom Livo, Sue Majewski, Barbara Melnik Carson, Judi Mindell,
Kathleen W. O’Connell, Bruce Peterson, Steven Schoeberlein, Peggy Stulberg,
Steven Tapper, Sarah Tierney, Helen Vlasic, Nancy Wanchik, Barbara Wujczyk,
Larry Zdeb
The gallery is open Sunday-Thursday from 11am – 4pm unless otherwise stated.
Please visit our (https://thejdetroit.org/culture-education/janice–
charach-gallery/) for more information.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/9381

Camp Kickoff 2025
2024-11-03 13:00 - 15:00 | JCC Center Day Camps 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
Come celebrate the start of summer 2025 camp registration with us! JCC Day
Camps is hosting our Camp Kickoff up at camp to be a place for camp
activities, reunions with your summer friends, camp tours, and to ask any
questions about the upcoming summer!
Please note that parking will be at the front of The J, while the event is
behind The J up at camp. There will be a 2 to 3 minute walk to get to camp
from parking- handicap parking is available closer.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/9164

Opening Reception: Recollection
2024-11-03 13:00 - 16:00 | Janice Charach Gallery 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
Please join us on Sunday, November 3 from 1 – 4 pm for the Opening Reception
of Recollection.
There is nothing like the feeling of nostalgia; the sentimental wistful
affection for the past. Recollection features artworks of all medias
that bring artists and the audience to reminisce on past memories. From
imagery of old toys, cars and TV shows to abstract thoughts discussing the act
or feeling of recalling the past, this exhibition featuring local Michigan
artists will bring viewers back to the good-ol-days.
Exhibition & Sale: November 3 – December 11, 2024
Opening Reception: Sunday, November 3 from 1-4 pm
Invited Artists:
Boisali Biswas, Amy Fell, Melissa Jones, Tom Kopczynski, Camille LaMontagne,
Paul Lindenberg, Jessica Rohrer, Jaye Schlesinger, Chris Schneider, Clinton
Snider, Krysti Spence, Slaw, Matt Thornton
Featured Artists:
Jean Paul Aboudib, Sarah Blanchette, Laurel Bradshaw, Marci Bykat, Winnie
Chrzanowski, Denyse Couture, Amelia Currier, Debra Dunne, Paul Erlandson,
Frank James Fisher, Kathy Fish-Gilbert, Terry Ford-Holcomb, Emily Hamilton,
Patrick Hatfield, Deb Holt, Ilene Kahan, Peggy Kerwan, Anna Kocherovsky, Janet
Kondziela, Tom Livo, Sue Majewski, Barbara Melnik Carson, Judi Mindell,
Kathleen W. O’Connell, Bruce Peterson, Steven Schoeberlein, Peggy Stulberg,
Steven Tapper, Sarah Tierney, Helen Vlasic, Nancy Wanchik, Barbara Wujczyk,
Larry Zdeb
The gallery is open Sunday-Thursday from 11am – 4pm unless otherwise stated.
Please visit our (https://thejdetroit.org/culture-education/janice–
charach-gallery/) for more information.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/9382

Introduction To The Talmud: Turn It And Turn It, For Everything Is In It with Rabbi Yonatan Dahlen
2024-11-04 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

An Angel On Your Back with Rabbi Michele Faudem
2024-11-04 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
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Better Together, Love And Kindness In Judaism with Rabbi Tzvi Muller
2024-11-04 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
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Reading Between The Lines – Fall with Rebecca Starr
2024-11-04 12:00 - 13:15 | Max M. Fisher Federation Building 6735 Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Twp
READING BETWEEN THE LINES – Fall with Rebecca Starr
In-Person I Max M. Fisher Federation Building
MONDAYS, NOON – 1:15 PM
Monthly: Oct 7; Nov. 4; Dec. 2
Join Rebecca Starr as we dive into a variety of genres of Jewish themed
literature in this lively discussion class. Students should read books in
advance of class.

OCTOBER – One Hundred Saturdays by Michael Frank: The real-life biography of Stella Levi, who as a young child from Rhodes, Greece, survives Auschwitz.

NOVEMBER – An Undisturbed Peace by Mary Glickman: Beginning in the 1830s, Abraham Bento Sassporta Nagar is a peddler in North Carolina, after traveling from London, England.

DECEMBER – City of Promise: A Novel of New York’s Gilded Age by Beverly Swerling: This story begins at the end of the Civil War and winds through the evolution of New York City.

Tuition : $60
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Adaptive Yoga with Nichole Bostick
2024-11-05 00:00 - 2025-03-28 00:00 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
Join us for a relaxing and inclusive yoga experience. Our adaptive yoga
class is designed for individuals of all abilities. Whether you are a beginner
or an experienced yogi, our certified instructor will guide you through gentle
poses, breathing exercises, and meditation.
Tuesdays & Fridays @ 10 am
First class: Tuesday, November 5
Cost per session: $8
Location: The J
The benefits of practicing Yoga:

Can improve flexibility & balance
Strengthens the spine
Increase blood flow
Create mental clarity & calmness
Connect with others in a supportive environment

About the instructor: Nichole Bostick is a well-established yoga teacher
with over 20+ years of professional experience in most wellness modalities.
She currently designs and leads flow and Vinyasa yoga classes for
Adat****Shalom and with Wayne and Oakland County youth, specializing in the
special needs community. Nichole has certifications through YogaFit
International, Spinning, and AFAA and special certifications for children and
special needs youth for ASD/ADHD. She is eager to share her expertise and
passion with students at all levels.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/9351
