The J - Detroit

Monthly Men’s Discussion Club
2025-05-06 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-04-01 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Detroit) | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield
To register, e-mail
([REDACTED]/) or call
(248) 432-5418
Monthly Men’s Discussion Club
Meets the first Tuesday of the month
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Facilitated by Alex Resin
To register, e-mail
([REDACTED]/) or call
(248) 432-5418
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/10095

JGrand: Bubbies, Zaydies, and Grandbabies! April -June 2025
2025-05-06 10:30 - 11:45, 2025-04-29 10:30 - 11:45, 2025-04-22 10:30 - 11:45 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
The popular series Bubbies, Zaydies, and Grandbabies is ready for our next
series!
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 7 week series
will be at The J in the JFamily Room. The classes will be held on Tuesdays
from 10:30 ​AM -11:45 AM.

April 22nd
April 29th
May 6th
May 13th
May 20th
May 27th
June 3rd

COST: $126 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/10851

Detroit Jewish Film Festival: For the Living
2025-05-05 19:00 - 21:00 | The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd,
Documentary / USA /English / 117 minutes
In 1945, 10-year-old Holocaust survivor Marcel Zielinski made a 60-mile
journey by foot from Auschwitz-Birkenau to Krakow in search of his family.
Decades later, 250 cyclists retrace his path in a mission called Ride for the
Living. This powerful documentary draws parallels between his experience and
the cyclists’ journey to spark a conversation about the struggle between
dehumanization and empathy.
Talk-back with co-director Tim Roper and producer Lisa Effress following the
screening.
Presented by The Lenore Marwil Detroit Jewish Film Festival
Sponsor: Team Alex; Jewish Federation of Detroit; Temple Israel
Brotherhood; The Zekelman Holocaust Center; JRec
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/11185

Detroit Jewish Film Festival: Matchmaking 2
2025-05-04 16:00 - 18:00 | The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd,
Romantic Comedy / Israel / Hebrew with English Subtitles / 110 minutes
Israel’s biggest box office hit of the year, Matchmaking 2 , is the feel-
good, long-awaited sequel to the beloved 2022 rom-com starring some of
Israel’s brightest young talents. This tender, side-splitting celebration of
clashing traditions and big-hearted characters follows a love-struck bachelor
in a Jerusalem yeshiva, pressured to find his soulmate before it’s too late.
Presented by The Lenore Marwil Detroit Jewish Film Festival
Sponsors: Adat Shalom Synagogue Sisterhood; Jewish Senior Life of
Metropolitan Detroit
National Council of Jewish Women, Michigan; The Women of Temple Israel; The
J’s Opening the Doors
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/11183

Detroit Jewish Film Festival: The Ancient Law-Silent Film with Live Klezmer Music
2025-05-04 13:00 - 15:30 | The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd,
Silent Film/Drama / Germany / German with English subtitles / 128 minutes
This beautifully restored 1923 silent masterpiece tells the poignant story of
a rabbi’s son who leaves his Polish shtetl to pursue acting in Vienna. The
film is accompanied by a live musical score composed and performed by klezmer
violinist Alicia Svigals and silent film pianist Donald Sosin, adding a
unique, immersive dimension to this CineConcert experience.
The live performance is made possible by The Sunrise Foundation for Education
and the Arts.
Presented by The Lenore Marwil Detroit Jewish Film Festival
Sponsors: Workmen’s Circle/Arbeter Ring; Burton A. Zipser & Sandra D.
Zipser Foundation; Jewish Historical Society of Michigan; Cis Maisel; SAJE;
The Berman; JLearn; JTraveler
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/11180

Reading The Prophets with Rabbi Joseph Klein
2025-05-02 11:30 - 13:00
READING THE PROPHETS with Rabbi Joseph Klein
ZOOM
FRIDAYS, 11:30 AM – 1 PM
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; June 6
We know their names and many of their quotations . This course will examine
the best known of the Biblical Prophets, their histories, the context of their
messages and who in fact they really were . Rabbi Klein will place them within
the historical reality of the Biblical narrative, suggest how their messages
would have been received then and what they can mean for us today .
Tuition: $140
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8603
Click here to join the livestream. http://jlearn.online

Detroit Jewish Film Festival: Colleyville
2025-05-01 19:00 - 21:00 | The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd,
Documentary / USA / English / 80 minutes
On January 15, 2022, an ordinary Shabbat morning at Congregation Beth Israel
in Colleyville, Texas, turned into a harrowing hostage crisis involving Rabbi
Charlie Cytron-Walker and three others. Colleyville is a gripping real-life
drama showcasing the resilience of the hostages and community while
highlighting the complexities of antisemitism._
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Talk-back with Ophir award-winning filmmaker Dani Menkin and Rabbi Charlie
Cytron-Walker following the screening, moderated by Rabbi Paul Yedwab, Temple
Israel.
Presented by The Lenore Marwil Detroit Jewish Film Festival
Sponsors: ADL Michigan; Hadassah Greater Detroit Region; Temple Israel
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/11178

The Hearts Prayer, Exploring The Book Of Psalms with Rabbi Michele Faudem
2025-05-01 10:45 - 11:45, 2025-04-24 10:45 - 11:45, 2025-04-03 10:45 - 11:45
THE HEARTS PRAYER, EXPLORING THE BOOK OF PSALMS with Rabbi Michele Faudem
ZOOM
THURSDAYS, 10:45 – 11:45 AM
Jan. 23, 30; Feb. 6, 13; Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27; Apr. 3, 24; May 1, 8
﻿
Through the ages, Psalms have played a tremendous role in the lives of the
Jewish people. It is part of our liturgy, and many have repeatedly turned to
Psalms for encouragement and comfort in moments of crisis or despair. Delve
into and unpack numerous Psalms and see how they can help us articulate what
is occurring in our lives and how they help connect us to G-d and the
centuries of Jews who came before us.
Tuition : $185
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8592
Click here to join the livestream. http://jlearn.online

Salon Series Continues: A Talmudic Exploration Of Hillel’s Teachings On Ethics And Kindness
2025-05-01 09:30 - 11:00, 2025-04-24 09:30 - 11:00, 2025-04-03 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

Dads' Night Out with JFamily - April
2025-04-30 19:30 - 21:30 | Zao Jun New Asian & Sushi 6608 Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Hills
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/11291

Detroit Jewish Film Festival: Torn
2025-04-28 19:00 - 21:00 | The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd,
Documentary / USA / English / 75 minutes
After the October 7 attacks, artists Nitzan Mintz and Dede Bandaid launched
the “Kidnapped from Israel” grassroots poster campaign in NY to raise
awareness about the hostages taken by Hamas. Torn explores the motivations
of activists putting up and tearing down the posters, revealing the
complexities of the war through intense debates and personal stories.
Talk-back with director Nim Shapira and the artists following the screening,
moderated by Prof. Yael Aronoff, Director of the Serling Institute for Jewish
Studies and Modern Israel at Michigan State University.
This program is proudly sponsored by the Israel Engagement Fund: A JCC
Association of North America Program Accelerator and the Ministry of Diaspora
Affairs.
Presented by The Lenore Marwil Detroit Jewish Film Festival
Sponsors: Jewish Federation of Detroit; The MSU Serling Institute for
Jewish Studies and Modern Israel; Janice Charach Gallery, JFamily; JLearn
Pillar of Light: Manat Foundation; Elaine and Michael Serling
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/11176

Modern Jewish Medical Ethics With Jill Gutmann
2025-04-28 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

CHROMA Artist Talk with Curator Kim Fay
2025-04-24 18:30 - 20:00 | Janice Charach Gallery 6600 W Maple Rd,
Join us on Thursday, April 24 at 6:30 p.m. to hear from the curator of CHROMA,
along with the artists. Bar opens at 6 p,m. for a preview of the exhibit
before the talk.
Curated by Kim Fay (Artist & Arts Writer, Real Art Detroit), this exhibit
features artists who use color in unique and intentional ways. With a
selection of invited artists along with an open call to the community, this
diverse exhibit explores color’s purpose, diversity, and power within art.
CHROMA will be on display Sunday, March 30 – Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
For more information about the exhibition and the gallery, (https://charachgallery.org)
Let us know you can make it. Registrations are not required, but they are
appreciated.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/10900

JCC Day Camps Information Meeting April
2025-04-24 18:00 - 19:00
Want to learn more about our Main Camp programs before signing your camper up,
or have you already signed your camper up and would like to be more prepared
with information about where your camper is going for a week or more? Join us!
We will be discussing what a day at camp looks like, what to send your camper
with for the week, the types of camp offered, any other general information,
and answering any questions there might be.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/10965
Click here to join the Zoom livestream. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83052680017

Torah Line By Line with Rabbi/Dr. Mitch Parker
2025-04-22 10:00 - 11:30 | Max M. Fisher Federation Building 6735 Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Twp
TORAH LINE BY LINE with Rabbi/Dr. Mitch Parker
HYBRID – this class is offered IN- PERSON at the Max M. Fisher Federation
Building,
and ON ZOOM
TUESDAYS, 10 – 11:30 AM
Monthly : Sept. 17; Oct. 15; Nov. 12; Dec. 10; Jan. 14; Feb. 4; Mar. 18;
Apr. 22; May 20
Sacrifices, laws of purity and holiness, societal expectations, rules and rule
breakers. These are just some of the topics we will explore in this third book
of the Torah. Join Mitch Parker to explore how our ancestors worshipped G-d
and how these 3,000 year old rules continue to impact our Jewish lives today.
You don’t want to miss this engaging conversation.
Tuition : $210
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8574

Passover Pop-Up at Goldfish Swim School- West Bloomfield
2025-04-16 10:00 - 11:30 | Goldfish Swim School -West Bloomfield 6335-A Orchard Lake Rd, West Bloomfield
Join JKids and Families and Hillel Day School for a splash-tacular Passover
celebration at Goldfish Swim School in West Bloomfield! We’ll "sea" you in the
pool for a morning of Passover memories that will last long after the seders
are over!
This event is geared towards children ages 0-10.
Cost is $5 per child.

Appropriate pool attire must be worn in the pool.
Registrants will be emailed separate waivers from Goldfish Swim School.
Fruit and drinks will be served.
Coastguard approved life vests are allowed.

View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/11243

CHROMA Workshop with Kim Fay
2025-04-10 18:00 - 21:00 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd,
CHROMA Workshop
Instructed by Kim Fay
This is a companion workshop to the current CHROMA exhibition. The purpose of
this class is to familiarize the student with the aspects of color, their use
and impact in an artwork. Through selected color schemes, the student will
create a small painting using these principles. Previous painting experience
is helpful but not necessary. All materials included.
Thursday, April 10, 2025
6:00 – 9:00 pm
$60 per person
Registration Deadline: Thursday, April 4, 2025
*A minimum of 6 students are needed to run the class. If the class is unable to take place, you will be fully refunded.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/10971

JFamily Passover Pop-up with Tunezies, Jesse Palter
2025-04-10 09:45 - 10:30 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield
Join JFamily for a special Passover themed pop-up with Tunezies, Jesse Palter!
This amazing class will have your little ones moving and discovering the big
beats of the holidays.
Families are welcome to stay and play following the class until 11:30AM.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/10960

JGrand: Bubbies, Zaydies, and Grandbabies! February-April 2025
2025-04-08 10:30 - 11:45, 2025-04-01 10:30 - 11:45 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
The popular series Bubbies, Zaydies, and Grandbabies is ready for our next
series!
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 6 week series will be at
The J in the JFamily Room. The classes will be held on Tuesdays 10:30 ​AM
-11:45 AM.

February 25th
March 4th
March 11th
March 18th
April 1st
April 8th

COST: $108 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/10632

Barbara and Douglas z''l Bloom Matzah Factory 2025
2025-04-06 15:00 - 17:00 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
Please join JFamily for the annual Barbara and Douglas z”l Bloom Matzah
Factory on April 6, 2025! This family-friendly Passover event will include a
Passover play in the Berman Theater, matzah making with Rabbi Shneur
Silberberg from Bais Chabad and activities that will explore the five senses
of Passover.
Passover Play – The Berman Theater 3-3:30PM
Matzah Making & Activities- 3:30-5PM
(Activities will not open until 3:30PM!)
https://jfamily.jccdet.org/mediapolicy:
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 Rachael Gerstein.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/10973

The Barbara and Douglas Bloom Matzah Factory at Jewish Senior Life’s Fleischman Residence
2025-04-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Fleischman Residence – Assisted Living 6710 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield
Join us as we prepare for Passover at Jewish Senior Life’s The Edward I. &
Freda Fleischman Residence/Louis C. & Edith B. Blumberg Plaza. We’ll be
kicking off the Barbara and Douglas z”l Bloom Matzah Factory with this inter-
generational mitzvah experience!
This celebration with Jewish Senior Life will include:

Matzah making with Rabbi Shneur Silberberg from Bais Chabad Torah Center
A Passover Performance from Bais Chabad Torah Center Hebrew School
Salt water bowl craft

This event is geared toward families with children ages 5-10. Spaces are
limited.
Make sure to register for the full Matzah Factory experience on April 6th,
(https://jlive.app/events/10973)
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/11168

CHROMA - Opening Reception
2025-03-30 13:00 - 16:00 | Janice Charach Gallery 6600 W Maple Rd,
CHROMA: Color with Intent
Exhibit Dates: March 30 – May 7, 2025
Opening Reception: Sunday, March 30, 1-4 pm
CHROMA , curated by Kim Fay, features artists who use color in unique
and intentional ways. With a selection of invited artists along with an open
call to the community, this diverse exhibit explores color’s purpose,
diversity, and power within art.
Our opening receptions are free and open to the public. Complementary drinks
are served.
For more information about the exhibition (https://thejdetroit.org/culture-education/janice-charach–
gallery/exhibits/pushingboundaries/).
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/11029
