SONGS OF THE HEART: EXPLORING ANCIENT PRAYERS CONTINUES with RABBI MICHELE FAUDEM ZOOM THURSDAYS, 10:45 – 11:45 AM Sept. 11, 18, 25; Oct. 9, 16, 23, 30; Nov. 6; Dec. 4, 11, 18; Jan. 8 This inspiring course invites students to explore the profound spiritual and literary richness of the Psalms, one of the oldest ...
Instructor: Rebecca Starr In Eli Sharabi’s new best-selling book, (https://www.amazon.com/Hostage-Eli-Sharabi/dp/0063489791), we learn of his experiences as a captive in Gaza for 491 days. The personal narratives of former hostages and their loved ones are important to absorb as we try to comprehend the significance of their experiences. We will read excerpts from his book. Join ...
THE PERSONALITIES BEHIND THE PSALMS with ARIELLA NADEL ZOOM THURSDAYS, NOON – 1:15 PM Oct. 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20; Dec. 4, 11, 18; Jan. 8 For three thousand years, we have sent King David’s psalms upward to heaven in prayer but how has its poetry impacted us on earth? How have its chapters inspired ...
Winner of the 2025 Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction, New York Times bestselling and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Geraldine Brooks masterfully blends historical research with compelling storytelling in her acclaimed novels including March , People of the Book , and Horse. In this engaging talk drawing from her work, she explores the delicate balance ...
PARSHA PERSPECTIVES: EXPLORING THE WEEKLY TORAH TEACHINGS with COMMUNITY CLERGY AND INSTRUCTORS ZOOM FRIDAYS, 10 – 11 AM SERIES 1: Oct. 10, 17, 24, 31; Nov. 7, 14, 21; Dec. 5, 12 SERIES 2: Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30; Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27; Mar. 6 * **SERIES 3: Mar. 20, 27; Apr. ...
MODERN JEWS AND ANCIENT FAITH: NAVIGATING BELIEF, PRAYER, AND THEOLOGY IN THE 21ST CENTURY RABBI JOSEPH KLEIN ZOOM FRIDAYS, 11:30 AM – 1 PM Oct. 31; Nov. 7, 14, 21; Dec. 5, 12, 19; Jan. 9 Are the beliefs held by the Biblical Israelites and the rabbis from 2000 years ago no longer applicable to ...
In this conversation, the authors discuss the joys and challenges of the Jewish publishing world. Jean Meltzer is an award-winning, internationally bestselling author and founder/CEO of The Jewish Joy Book Club. The Eight Heartbreaks of Hanukkah is her fifth novel. Publisher of Scotia Road Books, Lynne Golodner is an award-winning author of twelve books and ...
Author and artist Ted Meyer reflects on living with chronic illness, incorporating both humor and introspection. Meyer weaves together various short stories to form a rich tapestry depicting the thoughts, struggles, and triumphs of living a life with Gaucher’s disease — and how the writing process itself impacted his own perspective on his life and ...
Monkey Around with Curious George A JKids and Families Event at the Detroit Jewish Book Fair in partnership with The Berman Center for the Performing Arts Sunday, November 9 | 3:00–5:30 PM The Berman Center for the Performing Arts - The J $18 per family | General Admission Seating Get ready for a delightful ...
SAMSON: POWER, BETRAYAL AND REDEMPTION with RABBI/DR. MITCH PARKER Hybrid | Max M. Fisher Federation Building MONDAYS, 10 – 11:30 AM - Nov. 3, 10, 17 Immerse yourself in the captivating story of Samson, a remarkable figure with extraordinary strength and tragic imperfections. We will delve deep into the intricate layers of Samson’s character ...
In 2022, a twenty-two-year-old Kurdish-Iranian woman was killed by Iran’s morality police in Tehran for allegedly wearing her hijab too loosely, triggering nationwide outrage. Journalist Jonathan Harounoff, Israel’s international spokesperson to the United Nations, demystifies the context leading up to the “Woman, Life, Freedom” protests, while paying tribute to the people of Iran who have ...
TORAH IMMERSION: THE BOOK OF NUMBERS (BAMIDBAR) with RABBI/DR. MITCH PARKER Hybrid | Max M. Fisher Federation Building TUESDAYS, 9:30 – 11:45 AM * MONTHLY: Sept. 16; Oct. 21; Nov. 11; Dec. 2; Jan. 6; Feb. 3; Mar. 10; Apr. 14; May 12; June 9 The Torah is a complex text open to diverse interpretations. ...
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