• Winter Community Blood Drive

    The J - Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield

    The J Detroit Community Blood Drive Tuesday, December 2 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. This Giving Tuesday , give the gift of life. After the incredible success of our last blood drive, we’re coming together once again to make a lifesaving difference. Every donation matters. Every drop counts. Your gift strengthens our local blood supply ...

  • Bubbies, Zaydies and Grandbabies! Winter 2026

    The J - Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield

    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 nine-week series will be held at The J ...

  • Grand Bargain: The Inside Story of Detroit’s Dramatic Journey from Bankruptcy to Rebirth

    The J - Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield

    The city of Detroit’s decades-long, downward spiral crash-landed in bankruptcy court on July 18, 2013. In Grand Bargain, retired Chief Judge Gerald E. Rosen —the chief mediator in the largest municipal bankruptcy in American history and architect of the “Grand Bargain” that saved the DIA’s priceless collection — tells the dramatic inside story of how ...

  • LUNCH WITH THE AUTHORS featuring Jacqueline Friedland and Tova Mirvis

    The J - Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield

    Featuring authors Jacqueline Friedland and Tova Mirvis In Counting Backwards by Jacqueline Friedland, Jessica Gidney’s quest for justice in a routine immigration case draws her into the heart of an abhorrent conspiracy and a shocking legacy. As she uncovers her ties to a heartbreaking past, her life takes a dramatic turn in this emotionally riveting ...

  • Chef Beejhy Barhany shares Gursha: Timeless Recipes from Ethiopia, Israel, Harlem and Beyond

    The J - Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield

    In Gursha: Timeless Recipes for Modern Kitchens, From Ethiopia, Israel, Harlem, and Beyond, Beejhy Barhany, acclaimed chef and owner of Harlem’s Tsion Café, shares more than 100 accessible and healthy recipes, stories, and traditions in a joyous celebration of Ethiopian Jewish cuisine. In Gursha, she explores the rich culinary history of her native Ethiopia while ...

  • Unveiled: Inside Iran’s #WomenLifeFreedom Revolt with author Jonathan Harounoff

    The J - Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield

    In 2022, a twenty-two-year-old Kurdish-Iranian woman was killed by Iran’s morality police in Tehran for allegedly wearing her hijab too loosely, triggering nationwide outrage. Journalist Jonathan Harounoff, Israel’s international spokesperson to the United Nations, demystifies the context leading up to the “Woman, Life, Freedom” protests, while paying tribute to the people of Iran who have ...

  • 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 ...

  • From Chag to Calm – A Children’s Yoga Class

    The J - Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield

    Let’s stretch, smile, and start the year sweet! Join Parent Connector Taylor Weintraub at The J for a special children’s yoga class with Stacy Bishop! After the excitement of the High Holidays, this playful session will help kids unwind and recharge. Through fun poses, calming breathing exercises, and simple mindfulness activities, children will stretch ...

  • Blooms & Blessings for a Sweet New Year

    The J - Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield

    Join Parent Connector Julie Michaels and Rachael Gerstein at The J for a special morning of flower arranging in preparation for your Rosh Hashanah dinner! While you create a beautiful floral centerpiece, your little one will enjoy a holiday-themed craft activity and snacks. This program is designed for families with children ages 3–5. We can’t ...

  • Fall Community Blood Drive

    The J - Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield

    The J Detroit Community Blood Drive Tuesday, September 9 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Our community showed up in a big way at our last blood drive, and we’re ready to do it again. Join us this September to make a lifesaving impact. Every donation matters. Every drop counts. Your gift helps strengthen the local ...