The J - Detroit

Open Play at The J! Winter 2025
2025-01-27 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-02-03 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-02-10 09:30 - 11:30 (America/Detroit) | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
Welcome to Open Play at the J! Join us in the JFamily Room inside The J every
Monday morning that schools are typically in session. We will be open from
9:30 AM until 11:30 for fun and play time! Each week, we may gather for 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: $10 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 our
team !
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/9144

Modern Jewish Medical Ethics With Jill Gutmann
2025-01-27 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

The J Summer Pool Passes 2025
2025-01-28 00:00 - 2025-09-12 00:00 | The J’s Outdoor Pool 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
POOL OPENS SATURDAY, MAY 24! Get Your Pool Passes for Summer 2025!
2025 POOL PRICING
Single $449
Couple $549
Family (2 adults & 5 children in household) $599
Add-on children to family package $50
Add-on adult to family package $150
Pricing includes access to lap lane reservations, pool, walking track, table
tennis, & training room.
DAY PASSES
Monday-Friday: $15/person
Weekends + Holidays: $20/person
Day pass price includes access to pool, walking track, table tennis, &
training room.
Guests under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult at all times
Infants are free
LAP LANE RESERVATIONS
Lap lanes must be reserved in advance to secure a 55 minute session.
Individuals will not be able to sign up for more than one lane per day.
Guests who purchase day passes can use a lap lane if it is available, but
cannot reserve a lap lane in advance.
POOL HOURS
Pool is open from Saturday, May 24 – Friday, September 12
Monday-Sunday
May: 8am-7pm
June-August: 8am-8pm
September: 8am-6pm
HOLIDAY HOURS & EVENT CLOSURES
Memorial Day (May 26): 8am-4pm | July 4: 8am-4pm |
Labor Day (September 1): 8am-4pm | Shavuot (June 2): 8am-4pm
*The J is subject to host private events at the pool that may cause early closure times.
The Grille will be open & serving all summer!
Grille Hours: Monday-Sunday 11am-6pm
No coolers or outdoor food permitted on pool deck – exception of small snacks
and drinks.
Expect grille closures if inclement weather persists.
Do you work at a Jewish Agency?
You’re entitled to a discount! Please email
([REDACTED]?subject=&body=) to
inquire if you qualify.
*Discount is based off of new 2025 rates (not the pool special).
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/10591

JGrand: Bubbies, Zaydies, and Grandbabies! January/February 2025
2025-01-28 10:30 - 11:45, 2025-02-04 10:30 - 11:45, 2025-02-11 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 winter
group! Our first two sessions sold out, so we are happy to be back for January
and February!
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.

January 7th
January 14th
January 21st
January 28th
February 4th
February 11th

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/9834

JBaby Prenatal Winter 2025
2025-01-28 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: 1/28
(Newborn Care/Feeding) at Congregation Shaarey Zedek, 2/4: (Labor and
Delivery) at The J Detroit in West Bloomfield, 2/10: (Daddy Boot Camp/Moms
Talk, Brit Milah, Challah bake) at Aish Detroit in Oak Park.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/9762

The Jewish Collectors Of Art with Wendy Evans
2025-01-29 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-02-05 10:00 - 11:30
THE JEWISH COLLECTORS OF ART with Wendy Evans
ZOOM
WEDNESDAYS, 10 – 11:30 AM
Jan. 22, 29; Feb. 5
Jewish collectors have contributed to and enriched art museums; a few have
even created their own museums. This series will look at examples of the art
collected by well-known families such as the Rothschilds and the Steins, and
lesserknown individuals such as Ludwig and Rosy Fischer. The art will vary
from Judaica to Old Master paintings, impressionists, expressionists and
modern art. Join Wendy Evans for this fascinating journey through some of the
best collections of art.
Tuition : $70
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8579
Click here to join the livestream. http://jlearn.online

The Hearts Prayer, Exploring The Book Of Psalms with Rabbi Michele Faudem
2025-01-30 10:45 - 11:45, 2025-02-06 10:45 - 11:45, 2025-02-13 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

Pop-up Stroller Walk at The Somerset Collection
2025-01-31 09:00 - 10:00 | Somerset Collection 2800 W Big Beaver Rd, Troy
Join our Parent Connector, Adina Goss for a stroller walk at The Somerset
Collection in Troy! We will meet on the North side, in front of Starbucks on
the first floor!
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/10372

The Book Of Exodus: Text And Texture with Rabbi Joseph Klein
2025-01-31 11:30 - 13:00, 2025-02-07 11:30 - 13:00, 2025-02-14 11:30 - 13:00
THE BOOK OF EXODUS: TEXT AND TEXTURE with Rabbi Joseph Klein
ZOOM
FRIDAYS, 11:30 AM – 1 PM
Jan. 17, 24, 31; Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28; Mar. 7
This course will be a close and careful reading of the better-known Exodus
narratives and their rabbinic and modern commentaries. The class will
incorporate a discussion of the Documentary Hypothesis as a means of better
understanding the purpose and intention of this foundation text of Torah, as
well as presentation of what archaeology and Egyptology can teach about its
historicity.
Tuition : $190
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8602
Click here to join the livestream. http://jlearn.online

Tiny Tapestry Workshop
2025-02-02 13:00 - 16:00 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd,
Tiny Tapestry Workshop
Instructed by Rachel Brunhild
Sunday, February 2, 2025
1 – 4 PM
Explore contemporary fiber art! Rachel Brunhild is a contemporary fiber artist
who approaches her work through the lens of meditation, mindfulness, and
engaging in the creative process. In this workshop she will touch on her
personal process when creating a tapestry weaving as a jumping off point, as
well as teach beginner level tapestry weaving techniques. The students will
have hands-on demos and apply different techniques to make technical samples
or final pieces.
$60 per person. All materials and loom included.
Registration deadline: January 28, 2025
*A minimum of 7 students is needed to run the workshop. If the workshop cannot run, you will be fully refunded.
https://www.instagram.com/rachelbrunhildart/
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/9992

Scholars in Session: Before the PARADE-The Leo Frank Story featuring Professor Howard Lupovitch
2025-02-02 16:00 - 18:00 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield
In anticipation of the Tony Award-winning musical PARADE coming to the
Fisher Theatre this winter, please join us for a FREE lecture as Professor
Howard Lupovitch discusses the true story of Leo Frank, a Jewish factory
manager charged with a heinous crime in 1913. This discussion will explore the
historical events that inspired the musical and led to the creation of the
Anti-Defamation League. Introduction by Carolyn Normandin, Regional Director,
ADL Michigan.
All attendees to this program will receive a discount code for Fisher Theatre
tickets to PARADE.
Dr. Howard Lupovitch is Professor of History and Director of the Cohn-Haddow
Center for Judaic Studies at Wayne State University, as well as an
accomplished author.
Presented by SAJE (Seminars for Adult Jewish Enrichment). Co-Sponsored by
Cohn-Haddow Center for Judaic Studies at Wayne State University, ADL Michigan
and JLearn.
Seminars for Adult Jewish Enrichment (SAJE) programming is endowed by a
generous gift from Cis Maisel and supported by Carol & Ronald P. Fogel, Sheri
& David Jaffa, and Elaine & Michael Serling through The J’s Pillar of Light
Program. SAJE inspires meaningful connections and important conversations.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/10049

Torah Line By Line with Rabbi/Dr. Mitch Parker
2025-02-04 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

JBaby Prenatal Winter 2025
2025-02-04 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-02-10 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: 1/28
(Newborn Care/Feeding) at Hillel Day School, 2/4: (Labor and Delivery) at The
J Detroit in West Bloomfield, 2/10: (Daddy Boot Camp/Moms Talk, Brit Milah,
Challah bake) at Aish Detroit in Oak Park.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/9762

Salon Series Continues: A Talmudic Exploration Of Hillel’s Teachings On Ethics And Kindness
2025-02-06 09:30 - 11:00, 2025-02-13 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

Coffee With The Rabbis: Mussar Masters - Ethical Living with Rabbi Bennett and Rabbi Krakoff
2025-02-06 10:00 - 11:30
COFFEE WITH THE RABBIS: MUSSAR MASTERS – ETHICAL LIVING with
Rabbi Joshua Bennett and Rabbi Joseph Krakoff
ZOOM
MONTHLY – THURSDAYS, 10 – 11:30 AM
11/7/2024, 12/5/2024, 1/9/2025, 2/6/2025, 3/6/2025, 4/3/2025, 5/8/2025,
6/5/2025
﻿
Mussar is a Jewish spiritual practice that offers instruction and compelling
strategies for living a meaningful and ethical Jewish life. Mussar seeks to
aid in self-examination and character development by presenting thoughtful
strategies for becoming our best and truest selves while achieving peace of
mind. Join Rabbi Joseph Bennett and Rabbi Joseph Krakoff as they explore
Mussar topics that include humility, patience, honesty, lovingkindness,
tolerance, and purity. Come for Coffee with The Rabbis and leave being the
best person you can be!
Tuition : $195
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8594
Click here to join the livestream. http://jlearn.online

Two Part Workshop: Pushing the Boundaries of Landscapes and Seascapes
2025-02-09 13:00 - 15:00 | The J 6600 W Maple Rd,
Two Part Series: Mixed Media by Land and Sea
Pushing the Boundaries of Landscapes and Seascapes
Instructed by Marci Bykat
Join us in one or both of two upcoming workshops in which we will lead you
step by step into the art of landscape and seascape painting. Each participant
will be able to make two or more landscapes per class using watercolors,
acrylic markers, oil pastels and other less conventional materials like
bleeding tissue paper, and tools and materials made from nature and wax.
WORKSHOP 1:
Pushing Boundaries in Landscapes
Sunday, January 26, 1 – 3 PM
$50, Materials Included
Registration Deadline: January 21, 2025
WORKSHOP 2:
Pushing Boundaries in Seascape
Sunday, February 9, 1 – 3 PM
$50, Materials included
Registration Deadline: February 4, 2025
You will have the option to register for Workshop 2 only, since workshop 1 has
passed.
*Each session needs a minimum of 7 students to run. If either or both sessions are unable to take place, you will be fully refunded as necessary.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/9840

G-D Talk – Rabbinic Perspectives On Jewish Life with Rabbi Joseph Krakoff
2025-02-12 15:00 - 16:00
G-D TALK – RABBINIC PERSPECTIVES ON JEWISH LIFE with Rabbi Joseph Krakoff
ZOOM
WEDNESDAYS, 3 – 4 PM
Jan. 22, 29; Feb. 5
Jewish collectors have contributed to and enriched art museums; a few have
even created their own museums. This series will look at examples of the art
collected by well-known families such as the Rothschilds and the Steins, and
lesserknown individuals such as Ludwig and Rosy Fischer. The art will vary
from Judaica to Old Master paintings, impressionists, expressionists and
modern art. Join Wendy Evans for this fascinating journey through some of the
best collections of art.
Tuition : $70
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8584
Click here to join the livestream. http://jlearn.online

Pushing Boundaries - Artist Talk
2025-02-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Janice Charach Gallery 6600 W Maple Rd,, West Maple Road 6600, Michigan, 48322, United States
Join us on Sunday, February 16 from 1-3pm to hear from the artists of Pushing
Boundaries.
Developed in conjunction with Nanci LaBret Einstein, “Pushing Boundaries”
features artists using diverse materials that are brought together in the
spirit of play and concept of challenging space. This immersive exhibit is a
collection of installations from seven artists: Jeanne Bieri, Boisali Biswas,
Terry Lee Dill, Nanci LaBret Einstein, Meighen Jackson, Jay Knapp and David
Velez Felix.
The Pushing Boundaried exhibition will be on view January 19 – March 5, 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/10010

Disney's Encanto with JKids and Families
2025-02-16 13:00 - 15:00 | The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield
Get ready for a magical adventure with Disney’s Encanto! JKids and Families
invites you to join us for a special showing, crafts and activities.
Tickets are $10 per adult, $7 per child and $9 per senior.
Concessions will be available for purchase!
Purchase tickets here: (https://tickets.thejdetroit.org/the-j-kids-family)
Note: This is not a drop off event. Children must be accompanied by
guardian.
Synopsis: “Encanto” tells the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals,
who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant
town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. The magic of the Encanto
has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift from super strength
to the power to heal—every child except one, Mirabel (voice of Stephanie
Beatriz). But when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in
danger, Mirabel decides that she, the only ordinary Madrigal, might just be
her exceptional family’s last hope.
Director: Jared Bush
Production year: 2021
Rating: PG
Studio: Walt Disney Pictures
Runtime: 99 minutes
Cast: Stephanie Beatriz, Maria Cecilia Botero, John Leguizamo, Mauro Castillo,
Jessica Darrow
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/10450
