• Scholars in Session: Before the PARADE-The Leo Frank Story featuring Professor Howard Lupovitch

    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 ...

  • Little Explorers: Discovering Israel

    The J - Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield

    JFamily and the Jewish Federation are taking families on an adorable journey around the land of Israel. Detroit Shinshinim will help your little explorers discover cities like Jerusalem, Haifa and Tel Aviv. Parents will hear about current events in Israel from Lior Zisser-Yogev, our community Shlichah. Our first stop will be on January 26 from ...

  • One Year Later: Talking to Our Children in Today’s World

    The J - Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield

    It has been one year since the day that changed everything. One year later and our children still have questions and we are so often at a loss for the right words. The J invites you to a special conversation on talking to our children about Israel, antisemitism and their own Jewish identity. The panel ...

  • Giving Tuesday Community Blood Drive

    The J - Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield

    Give the gift of life this Giving Tuesday. The J Detroit Community Blood Drive Tuesday, December 3 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. This Giving Tuesday, we’re asking for a different type of donation: the lifesaving gift of blood. Your donation today supports the local blood supply and helps ensure Blood Centers of America is ...