The J - Detroit

Ageless & Active Movies at The J
2024-11-13 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Detroit) | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
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Join The J’s Ageless and Active department for Movies at The J!
September 25: Deli Man
November 13: First Person Singular – Elie Wiesel
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Simple Instructions For A Complicated Life with Rabbi Michele Faudem
2024-11-13 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-11-20 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
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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

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

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
Click here to join the livestream. http://jlearn.online

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
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
2024-11-14 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
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
2024-11-14 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
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8596
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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
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8595
Click here to join the livestream. http://jlearn.online

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 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
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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
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8599
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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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Reading The Book Of Genesis Again For The First Time with Rabbi Joseph Klein
2024-11-15 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
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Book Fair: Michigan Authors Spotlight
2024-11-17 11:00 - 13:00 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
The Detroit Jewish Book Fair shines the spotlight on some of the area’s most
diverse authors including Carol & Alana Blumenstein (KidsRead2Kids
Presents… Amazing Tales!), Rabbi Boruch Cohen (Think Outside The Lox: A
fresh perspective on Jewish Teachings and Traditions), Lisa Kaplan (Our
Family has a Secret: A Children’s Book About Addiction in a Jewish Family),
and Michael Rosenbaum (University of Michigan Basketball,1960-1989: From
Cazzie Russell to the NCAA Title).
Presentations followed by a moderated panel discussion with The J’s Lauren
Marcus Johnson, Librarian and Assistant Director of Cultural Arts.
Free and in-person at The J
About the Authors
Carol Blumenstein , Executive Director of KidsRead2Kids, has an MBA from
the Wharton Business School and a BS in Finance and BSE in Electrical
Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania, where she was a Sharp Fellow
and General Motors Scholar. As a mother of five children with learning
differences, Carol has immersed herself in interactive ways to learn and grow.
Alana Blumenstein , is Co-Founder of KidsRead2Kids. A graduate of Oberlin
College: BA in Creative Writing with a concentration in Education. She has
dedicated time to accessibility in education, by co-creating KidsRead2Kids
Magazine, and speaking to international audiences for the benefit of
underserved students, teachers, and parents.
Rabbi Boruch Cohen Rabbi Boruch Cohen, originally from the Boston suburbs,
earned a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from a small liberal arts university.
He then pursued a career in writing, first as a journalist, later as an
aspiring fiction writer. In 1994, after six years of intensive study, he
became a rabbi. The essays collected in this book were written over a 25-year
period. Rabbi Cohen and his wife live in Oak Park, Michigan. They have four
sons and two daughters.
Lisa Kaplan , LMSW, ACSW, CAADC graduated from the University of Michigan
with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Social Work. She has
been in the addiction field for over 30 years, having worked at CARE of
Southeastern Michigan as a clinician and as a program coordinator in the
Prevention Department. She currently runs the Community Education Department
and serves as part of the clinical treatment team at Henry Ford Health
Maplegrove Center in West Bloomfield. She is the married mother of two adult
daughters.
Michael Rosenbaum is a Detroit-area sportswriter and editor who’s covered
everything from high school and amateur sports to the Super Bowl and the NCAA
Basketball Tournament. He served as columnist and sports editor with the
Detroit Jewish News and a sports editor at the Observer & Eccentric
newspapers. He’s been published by the Detroit Free Press, USA Today, the
Lansing State Journal, the Royal Oak Tribune and Hockey Digest . He was also a
sports reporter for WABX-FM.
Sponsor: Sarah & Irving Pitt Early Childhood Center
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It Takes Two to Torah with authors Abigail Pogrebin & Rabbi Dov Linzer
2024-11-17 13:00 - 15:00 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
For the first time, in a single volume (It Takes Two to Torah: An Orthodox
Rabbi and Reform Journalist Discuss and Debate Their Way Through the Five
Books of Moses), readers can take a tour of the entire Torah through the
medium of one challenging, instructive, irreverent, animated conversation.
Rabbi Dov Linzer , an Orthodox rabbi, and Abigail Pogrebin , a Reform
journalist and former producer for 60 Minutes, talk their way through the Five
Books of Moses with candor, humor, emotion, personal revelation, and
scholarship.
“Rigorous and readable, it’s a stimulating addition to modern-day Torah
scholarship.” —Publishers Weekly
Free and in-person at The J
About the Authors:
Rabbi Dov Linze r is the President and Rosh HaYeshiva (Rabbinic Head) of
Yeshivat Chovevei Torah (YCT), an Orthodox rabbinical school and Torah center
which promotes a more open and inclusive Orthodoxy. A leading Torah voice in
the Modern Orthodox community, Rabbi Linzer serves as religious mentor to
YCT’s students and its over 200 rabbis in the United States and Israel. He has
written for The Forward, Tablet and The New York Times, has published hundreds
of teshuvot (responsa) and scholarly Torah articles, and hosted a number of
highly popular Torah podcasts.
Abigail Pogrebin is the author of "Stars of David: Prominent Jews Talk
About Being Jewish " and "My Jewish Year: 18 Holidays, One Wondering Jew "
which was published by Fig Tree Books LLC and was a finalist for a National
Jewish Book Award. She has written for The Atlantic, New York Magazine,
Tablet, and The Forward, and moderated public conversations for The Streicker
Center, the Shalom Hartman Institute, the JCC in Manhattan, and Jewish
Broadcasting Service. She is a past president of Central Synagogue in New
York.
Silver Day Sponsor: The Cis Maisel Center for Judaic Studies and Community
Engagment, Oakland University
Sponsors: Temple Kol Ami Sisterhood; JLearn; Seminars for Adult Jewish
Enrichment (SAJE)
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/9135

Babka and Blessings Pop Up with JFamily and Aish Detroit
2024-11-17 14:00 - 15:30 | Aish Detroit 25725 Coolidge Hwy, Oak Park
Families with children ages 4-10 are invited to join JFamily and Aish Detroit
for babka making while reflecting on all we are thankful for!
Grandparents are welcome to join, too!
Cost: $10 per family
Thank you to our Planning Committee:
Alex Hartman
Stephanie Parzen
Elyssa Schmier
Hannah Biran
Jodie Ran
Megan Specktor
Tami Heisler
Carly Pickel
If you or any family member needs accommodations in order to successfully
participate in the program, please reach out to (https://jfamily@jccdet.org/) .
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We Will Dance Again Film Screening
2024-11-17 17:00 - 19:15 | The J – Detroit 6600 West Maple Road, West Bloomfield Township
Join us for a powerful screening of the award-winning documentary "We Will
Dance Again," a profound chronicle of the October 7 Nova music festival
attack. Through intimate testimonies of over a dozen survivors and carefully
curated footage, the film offers a deeply moving portrayal of human courage in
the face of unimaginable circumstances.
The evening features an exclusive post-screening dialogue with director Yariv
Moser, producer Emilio Schenker and survivors from the Nova festival,
providing a rare opportunity to hear firsthand accounts and engage in
meaningful conversation about healing, memory, and hope.
This screening serves as both a testament to the strength of the human spirit
and a space for communal reflection and understanding. Recommended for ages 16
and up.
Seating is limited. Registration required.
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Open Play at The J! FALL 2024
2024-11-18 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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Introduction To The Talmud: Turn It And Turn It, For Everything Is In It with Rabbi Yonatan Dahlen
2024-11-18 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

Modern Jewish Medical Ethics With Jill Gutmann
2024-11-18 10:00 - 11:30
MODERN JEWISH MEDICAL ETHICS with Jill Gutmann
﻿ZOOM
MONDAYS, 10 – 11:30 AM
Monthly : Oct. 28; Nov. 18; Dec. 16; Jan. 27; Feb. 24; Mar. 24; Apr.
28; May 19; June 16
Take a deep dive into the hot medical issues of the day with bioethicist Jill
Gutmann. Whether the subject is public health or women’s rights to their
bodies, 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
conversation to continue long after the class has ended.
Tuition:__$210
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8564
Click here to join the livestream. http://jlearn.online

Better Together, Love And Kindness In Judaism with Rabbi Tzvi Muller
2024-11-18 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

Dance Athlete Informational Meeting
2024-11-18 18:30 - 19:00
CALLING ALL DANCE ATHLETES!

If you are a Jewish Athlete age 13-17, Detroit JCC Maccabi is looking for you! Please come to this DANCE SPECIFIC informational meeting to learn about traveling to JCC Maccabi 2025.
Athletes must be 13-17 years old between the date range July 27th – August 8th, 2025, to participate.

Reach out with any questions to
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Ice Hockey Athlete Informational Meeting
2024-11-18 19:30 - 20:15
CALLING ALL ICE HOCKEY ATHLETES!

If you are a Jewish Athlete age 13-17, Detroit JCC Maccabi is looking for you! Please come to thisICE HOCKEY SPECIFIC informational meeting to learn about traveling to JCC Maccabi 2025.
Athletes must be 13-17 years old between the date range July 27th – August 8th, 2025, to participate.

Reach out with any questions to
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JGrand: Bubbies, Zaydies, and Grandbabies! Nov/Dec 2024
2024-11-19 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

The Jews And Islam with Professor Howard Lupovitch
2024-11-19 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
Click here to join the livestream. http://jlearn.online

Wisdom Wednesdays ON ZOOM – The Continuing Moral Voice Of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks
2024-11-20 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
2024-11-20 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
2024-11-20 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
