• American Nazis: Antisemitism In The United States with Harry Smith

    The Zekelman Holocaust Center 28123 Orchard Lake Rd, Farmington Hills

    AMERICAN NAZIS: ANTISEMITISM IN THE UNITED STATES with HARRY SMITH In-Person | The Zekelman Holocaust Center WEDNESDAYS, 1-2:15 PM Oct. 22, 29; Nov. 5 How did the United States react to the rise of Nazism in Europe leading up to the Holocaust? What steps did America take during this time? By examining these questions, you’ll ...

  • Dementia Friendly Memory Cafe

    The J - Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd,

    Join us at the Memory Cafe, where people living with dementia and their family caregivers gather monthly to find connection and camaraderie. Enjoy engaging activities, entertainment, and light refreshments. This program is a part of the Caring Connections Neighborhood Hub (CCNH). Other CCNH programs include dementia-friendly films at The Berman, cognitive strengthening classes, and support ...

  • Salon Series Continues with Rabbi Tzvi Mull

    SALON SERIES CONTINUES: LESSONS FROM WOMEN IN THE TALMUD ON ETHICS AND KINDNESS with RABBI TZVI MULLER ZOOM THURSDAYS, 9:30 – 11 AM Oct. 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20; Dec. 4, 11; Jan. 8, 15, 22; Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26;Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26; Apr. 16, 23, 30; May 7, 14, 28; June 4 ...

  • Songs Of The Heart: Exploring Ancient Prayers Continues with Rabbi Michele Faudem

    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 ...

  • POP-UP – Voices of Survival: Writings from the October 7 Hostages and their Families

    Jewish Federation of Detroit 6735 Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Hills

    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

    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 ...

  • Geraldine Brooks @ The J – The Art of the Historical Novel: Making Fiction from Fact

    The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield

    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 ...

  • Modern Jews And Ancient Faith with Rabbi Joseph Klein

    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 ...

  • The Joys and Oys in Jewish Publishing featuring authors Lynne Golodner and Jean Meltzer

    The J - Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield

    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 ...

  • The Art of Resilience: Flourishing Within Medical Vulnerability with author Ted Meyer

    Janice Charach Gallery 6600 W Maple Rd,

    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 ...