The J - Detroit

AARP Smart Driver Program
2024-08-21 10:00 - 14:30, 2024-08-20 10:00 - 14:30 (America/Detroit) | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
To register,
e-mail([REDACTED]/)**or
call (248) 432-5418 **
AARP Smart Driver Program
Learn research-based strategies to help keep you safe on the road. Must attend
both classes to receive a certificate at the end of the course.
$25; AARP members – $20 (must bring proof).
Please bring a valid Michigan Driver License.
To register,
e-mail([REDACTED]
call (248) 432-5418 **
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8424

Theodore Bikel: In the Shoes of Sholom Aleichem
2024-08-18 15:00 - 16:30 | The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
75 Minutes | Documentary | USA | English
Produced under the aegis of The National Center for Jewish Film
Director: John Lollos / Narrator: Alan Alda
Portraits of two beloved icons–Sholom Aleichem and Theodore Bikel–are woven
together in the enchanting documentary, Theodore Bikel: In the Shoes of
Sholom Aleichem , which combines Bikel’s charismatic storytelling and
masterful performances with a broader exploration of Aleichem’s remarkable
life and work. The two men have much in common: wit, wisdom and talent, all
shot through with deep humanity and Yiddishkeit.
Theodore Bikel , the unstoppable performer whose career spanned more than
150 screen roles (including an Oscar-nominated turn in The Defiant Ones) and
countless stage and musical productions, was also the foremost interpreter of
Sholom Aleichem’s work. Bikel played Tevye the Milkman on stage more than
2,000 times and animated Aleichem’s work through his creation of two
celebrated musical plays about the great Russian author.
A pioneer of modern Jewish literature who championed and luxuriated in the
Yiddish language, Sholom Aleichem created dozens of indelible characters.
His Tevye the Milkman, Motl the Cantor’s Son, and Menachem Mendl all remain
invaluable windows into pre-war Eastern European Jewish life, real and
imagined.
Following the film, Aimee Ginsburg Bikel will continue the celebration of
Theodore Bikel’s (z"l) Centennial year, sharing stories of her late husband’s
remarkable career and legacy. She will be joined onstage for a concert of
Theodore Bikel’s greatest hits performed by acclaimed Yiddish musical artist
(and Detroit favorite!) Mikhl Yashinsky and musical director Dr. Lorry
A. Black , Lowell Milken Center for Music of American Jewish Experience UCLA
Herb Alpert School of Music.
Presented by SAJE (Seminars for Adult Jewish Enrichment) and the Lenore Marwil
Detroit Jewish Film Festival. Promotional Partners Detroit Jewish Book Fair,
Henry & Delia Meyers Library, and JLearn.
This program is made possible by generous support from Workmen’s
Circle/Arbeter Ring and Bronze Film Sponsor Jewish Historical Society of
Michigan Sholem Aleichem Institute Yiddishkeit Programming Fund.
SAJE 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 Pillars of Light Program.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8241

October 7: Stories with Our Shlichim
2024-08-15 15:30 - 18:00 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
Join our Israeli Shlichim for an open house where they will give a personal
and emotional account of life in Israel since October 7. The Shlichim will
talk about the friends and family they have lost, the hostages they pray for
and the resilience of the Israeli people.
This event is intended for older children and adults as topics will include
death, violence, and war.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8769

Art Talks with Art Historian Wendy Evans
2024-08-15 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-18 11:00 - 12:00 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
RSVP to Rosa Chessler:
([REDACTED]/) or
248.432.5418
Art lovers and folks who are new to art can learn about a myriad of selected
artists and their works.
Thursday, July 18 – Chasing Art: Works Stolen by the Nazis
Thursday, August 15 – Frida Kahlo: A Life of Pain, Passion & Art
$10 per lecture.
RSVP to Rosa Chessler:
([REDACTED]/) or
248.432.5418
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8392

Floral Watercolor Workshop
2024-08-14 14:00 - 16:00 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
“Floral Watercolor Workshop” with Marci Bykat
Wednesday, August 14, 2-4 p.m.
Located in The JFamily Room at the J
Deadline to register: Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Recreate the beauty of flowers in your own watercolor painting, led by Marci
Bykat. Learn basic skills & grow your knowledge of watercolor on paper. All
materials are included. Payment due at time of registration.
*This workshop needs at least 6 attendees to run. In the event this workshop cannot run, you will be fully refunded.
Co-Sponsored by the Janice Charach Gallery & Ageless & Active
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8125

From Chaos To Cosmos: Rabbinic Wisdom On Creation with Rabbi Robert Dobrusin
2024-07-29 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-07-22 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-07-15 10:00 - 11:30
From Chaos To Cosmos: Rabbinic Wisdom On Creation
The Torah’s beautiful, mythical story of the creation of the world can teach
us so much even as we embrace scientific understanding of the universe. What
can we learn from the Midrashim (textual commentaries) our Rabbis derived from
the text of Genesis? How is creation represented in our prayers and ritual
traditions? What unique ideas does Jewish tradition offer about creation and
the nature of the human being? Join us for the intriguing study of the
critical concept of creation in Jewish tradition.
Instructor : Rabbi Robert Dobrusin
Tuition: $95
Day/Time: Mon 10 am – 11:30 am
Location: This Class will be on ZOOM
Class Dates : 7/8/2024, 7/15/2024, 7/22/2024, 7/29/2024
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/7148
Click here to join the livestream. http://jlearn.online

Prenatal Yoga Pop Up at Fourth Tri
2024-07-25 19:00 - 20:00 | Fourth Tri Sanctuary 23520 Woodward Ave, Ferndale
Moms-to-be, this one’s for you! Join us at Fourth Tri Sactuary for a soothing
prenatal yoga class. Meet other expectant mamas and get more comfortable
during your pregnancy.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Current JFamily Program Policies: COVID
Disclosure
I JFamily Media Policy
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,([REDACTED]
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8337

Splish Splash Bash with JFamily and NEXTGen Detroit
2024-07-21 09:30 - 11:00 | Heritage Park Splash Pad 24915 Farmington Rd, Farmington Hills
Beat the heat and join us for summer fun at the Heritage Park Splash Pad,
Playground and Pavilion. We’ll have cooling (and kosher) treats for the grown-
ups and kiddos, too!
$18 per family.
Please register in advance by July 14.
This in-person event is intended for families with children ages 0 to 8.
Siblings welcome!
Questions? Contact Rachael Gerstein at rgerstein@jccdet.org
Thank you to our event co-chairs: Nicole MacWilliams, Steve Betel, Zack
Slabotsky
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8116

Ageless & Active Movies at The J
2024-07-17 13:00 - 15:00 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
To register, e-mail
rchessler@jccdet.org or call
(248) 432-5418
Join The J’s Ageless and Active department for Movies at The J!
_ _Woman in Gold__ starring Helen Mirren – Wednesday, July 17, 2024,
1:00 p.m.
_ _Norman Lear, Just Another Version of You__ – Wednesday, August 28,
2024, 1:00 p.m.
To register, e-mail
rchessler@jccdet.org or call (248)
432-5418
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8388

Pop Up @ Scarlett's Playground
2024-07-15 15:30 - 17:00 | Scarlet’s Smile Playground 4380 S Commerce Rd, Commerce Charter Twp
RAIN DATE! Join Parent Connector Julie Michaels for a fun afternoon playing at
Scarlett’s Playground. We’ll have yummy frozen treats!
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,
sfain@jccdet.org
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/7954

ALL BOOKS @THE J - SUMMER
2024-07-10 11:00 - 14:00 | 6600 W Maple Rd 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
ALL BOOKS @THE J – SUMMER
Class Dates – Monthly : July 10; August 21; September 18
Wednesday’s 11 am – 12:15 am
Read and discuss popular fiction with Jewish content or by contemporary Jewish
authors. This series of books features three award winning male novelists
tackling stories from an Israeli terrorist hunter turned art restorer to an
American student uncovering centuries-old history from Old Cairo to conversos
in King Ferdinand’s court during the Spanish Inquisition.
July: The Kill Artist by Daniel Silva, returning to where it all
started in this debut thriller of the Gabriel Allon epic, as Detroit prepares
to welcome the author on July 16 for the release of his latest novel in the
series.
August: Leaving Eastern Parkway by Matthew Daub, this fast-paced
coming of age novel about teen Zev Altshul entering a world in which he is
unprepared to live, depicts the joys and failings of insular religious culture
through a character dealing with trauma and dramatic change.
September: By Fire, By Water by Mitchell James Kaplan, this
dramatic story examines the crisis of faith at the heart of the Spanish
Inquisition-the irresolvable conflict that rages within the conversos torn
between the religion they left behind and the conversion meant to ensure their
safety.
Sponsored by the Henry & Delia Meyers Library, JLearn, and the Detroit
Jewish Book Fair
Instructor : Lauren Johnson
Tuition: $36
Location: The J
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/7903

Pop Up @ Scarlett's Playground
2024-07-09 15:30 - 17:00 | Scarlet’s Smile Playground 4380 S Commerce Rd, Commerce Charter Twp
Join Parent Connector Julie Michaels for a fun afternoon playing at Scarlett’s
Playground. We’ll have yummy frozen treats!
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,
sfain@jccdet.org
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/7954

From Chaos To Cosmos: Rabbinic Wisdom On Creation with Rabbi Robert Dobrusin (4 Week Series)
2024-07-08 10:00 - 11:15
From Chaos To Cosmos: Rabbinic Wisdom On Creation
Class Dates : July 8, 15, 22 29
Mondays 10 am – 11:15 am
The Torah’s beautiful, mythical story of the creation of the world can teach
us so much even as we embrace scientific understanding of the universe. What
can we learn from the Midrashim (textual commentaries) our Rabbis derived from
the text of Genesis? How is creation represented in our prayers and ritual
traditions? What unique ideas does Jewish tradition offer about creation and
the nature of the human being? Join us for the intriguing study of the
critical concept of creation in Jewish tradition.
Instructor : Rabbi Robert Dobrusin
Tuition: $95
Location: This Class will be on ZOOM
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/7148
Click here to join the livestream. http://jlearn.online

The Birth Of Antisemitism with Rabbi Joseph Klein
2024-06-28 11:30 - 13:00, 2024-06-21 11:30 - 13:00, 2024-06-14 11:30 - 13:00
The Birth Of Antisemitism
Did you know that Antisemitism did not exist prior to the 1st C CE? Before the
Gospels the Philistines, Assyrians, Babylonians, Persians, and Romans clashed
with Israelite and Jewish communities for geo-political control of the Land of
Israel. They were not against Jews because they were "Jews", not because of
who we were. or what we believed, or what they thought we believed. It is only
the early Jesus community who painted the Jews as anti-God, as inherently
evil. Join Rabbi Klein for this timely class.
Instructor : Rabbi Joseph Klein
Tuition: $95
Day/Time: Fri 11:30 am – 1 PM
Location: This Class will be on ZOOM
Class Dates : 6/7/2024, 6/14/2024, ****6/21/2024, 6/28/2024,
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/7146
Click here to join the livestream. http://jlearn.online

The J's 30th Annual Dr. Larry D. Sills Memorial Golf Classic & Dinner
2024-06-24 11:00 - 21:00 | Franklin Hills Country Club 31675 Inkster Rd, Franklin
Join us for The J’s 30th annual Golf Classic & Dinner, generously endowed by
the Sills family in memory of Dr. Larry D. Sills, to benefit youth programs at
The J.
This event will feature a food truck lunch, 18-hole golf outing, a cocktail
hour, BBQ dinner, and online auction. The Dr. Larry D. Sill’s Memorial Golf
Classic & Dinner is an opportunity to come together and support scholarships
for kids to experience JCC Day Camp. The event also provides a means to
support and enrich youth programs at The J, including special needs
enrichment, early childhood, and JFamily, fostering a brighter future for all
involved.
Come enjoy a round of golf and stay for dinner OR join us in the evening for
cocktails and dinner.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/7758

The GRAND Shabbat Dinner
2024-06-21 17:30 - 19:00 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
GRANDparents, GRANDfriends and GRANDchildren are invited to join JGrand for
The GRAND Shabbat Dinner! We’ll have hands-on activities, a Shabbat sing-a-
long featuring Rabbi Jeff of The Well, and a delicious Shabbat dinner. Dietary
laws observed.
This program is geared toward grandparents/grandfriends and their
grandchildren ages 2-10.
Event Co-Chairs: Anita Levin and Fanny Sherman
The cost of this program has been generously subsidized by the Friends of
Anita Levin fund. If you or any family member need accommodations in order to
successfully participate in the program, or if the cost is a barrier for you,
please reach out to Shoshana Fain,
([REDACTED]/)
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8011

Ageless & Active Matter of Balance Class
2024-06-20 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-13 13:00 - 15:00 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
To register, e-mail
rchessler@jccdet.org or call
(248) 432-5418
Improve Your Balance. Worry Less About Falls. Be More Active.
A Matter of Balance classes are designed for people 60 and up. There is no
cost. The classes help seniors:

Work on balance
Prevent falls
Reduce the fear of falling
Build confidence and be more active
Classes include practical tips and techniques, along with confidence-building
and mobility exercises.

Classes meet for two hours a week for eight weeks.
Presented in partnership with AgeWays.
To register, e-mail
rchessler@jccdet.org or call (248)
432-5418
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/7461

Art Talks with Art Historian Wendy Evans
2024-06-20 11:00 - 12:00 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
RSVP to Rosa Chessler:
rchessler@jccdet.org or
248.432.5418
Art lovers and folks who are new to art can learn about a myriad of selected
artists and their works.
Thursday, April 11 – Picturing America
Thursday, May 2 – Daniel Liebeskind: Jewish Architect Series
Thursday, June 20 – London: City for Art Lovers
$10 per lecture.
RSVP to Rosa Chessler:
rchessler@jccdet.org or
248.432.5418
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/7382

Ageless & Active Movies at The J
2024-06-19 13:00 - 15:00 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township
To register, e-mail
rchessler@jccdet.org or call
(248) 432-5418
Join The J’s Ageless and Active department for Movies at The J!
_ _Frida__ – Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 1:00 p.m
Movie about Frida Kahlo starring Salma Hayek – 2 hours
_ _On the Basis of Sex__ – Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 1:00 p.m.
Movie about Ruth Bader Ginsburg – 2 hours
_ _Golda__ – Wednesday, June 19, 2024, 1:00 p.m.
Movie about Golda Meir – 2 hours
To register, e-mail
rchessler@jccdet.org or call (248)
432-5418
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/7381

JBaby Prenatal Spring 2024
2024-06-18 18:00 - 21:00 | Congregation Shaarey Zedek 27375 Bell Rd, Southfield
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: $130 (cost has been subsidized by the Adam and Hannah
Kessler Family Fund.)
Note: All JBaby classes will take place at Congregation Shaarey Zedek
Current JFamily Program Policies: COVID
Disclosure
I JFamily Media Policy
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,
sfain@jccdet.org
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/7348

War And Resistance: Jewish Perspectives On Violent And Non-Violent Confrontations
2024-06-17 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-06-10 19:00 - 20:30
War And Resistance: Jewish Perspectives On Violent And Non-Violent
Confrontations
Explore how Jewish people have dealt with resistance, both violent and non-
violent, throughout history. Although the course will not study current
conflicts, by considering literary and historical accounts of prior
experiences with confrontations and warfare, participants will gain insight
into how to think about and wrestle with issues facing the Jewish people
today.
_ _Weekly Topics:__
(1) War in the Torah: From Avram’s War to Sihon and Og
(2) War in the Nevi’im: Struggle, Conquest & Civil War
(3) The Wars of the Hasmoneans: Who is “Us” and who is “Them”?
(4) The Wars with Rome: Self-Liberation or Self-Destruction?
(5) Martyrdom and Resistance During the Shoah
(6) Israel’s Wars
Instructor : Dr. Michael Weiss
Tuition: $140.00
Day/Time: Mon 7 pm – 8:30 PM
Location: This Class will be on ZOOM
Class Dates : 5/6/2024, 5/13/2024,5/20/2024, 6/3/2024,6/10/2024,
6/17/2024
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/7141
Click here to join the livestream. http://jlearn.online

Pop Up Tot Shabbat @ Congregation Shaarey Zedek
2024-06-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Congregation Shaarey Zedek 27375 Bell Rd, Southfield
Join Parent Connector Stacey Wiesenthal and Rabbi Yoni Dahlen for a fun Summer
kick-off Tot Shabbat at Congregation Shaarey Zedek! Sing your favorite Shabbat
tunes with your littles and make a special craft project.
This program is geared towards children ages 1-5 with their caretakers.
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,
sfain@jccdet.org
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/7972
