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SUMMARY:Sharing Shabbat 2025-2026: \nInterest Form
DESCRIPTION:Your Family’s Shabbat Adventure Starts Here! \n**Sharing Shabbat** is a 7-month journey for families with children ages 0–11\nto explore the joy of Shabbat together. Each month\, your family will take part\nin meaningful Shabbat experiences designed to help you connect — with the\ntraditions\, with your own home rituals\, and with other families in the\ncommunity. \nWhether you’re new to town\, part of an interfaith family\, or simply looking to\nbuild lasting connections\, _Sharing Shabbat_ offers a welcoming space for\neveryone. \n**🍽️ 4 Home-Hosted Shabbat Meals:** Friday night dinner _or_ Saturday\nbrunch/lunch\n  * Families will be placed into small cohorts that will gather in each other’s homes to celebrate Shabbat in a warm and relaxed setting.\n  * Each host will receive a **Sharing Shabbat Host Kit** filled with helpful resources and goodies to enhance the experience\, including a gift challah to Dakota Bread or Zeman’s Bakery.\n  * Not comfortable hosting in your home? No problem! We still welcome your application and will work with you to find a way for your family to participate. \n**🌟 All participating families will enjoy these experiences:**\n  * Opening Shabbat Dinner & Art Workshop\n  * Chanukah Celebration\n  * Challah Bake\n  * Closing Havdalah Celebration \nThese shared events bring everyone together to build community\, celebrate\nJewish traditions\, and create lasting memories.\n**Ready to join Sharing Shabbat?** \nAfter you complete your registration\, you’ll receive an email with a link to\nthe application. Please be sure to submit the application by **September\n3rd**. Once we receive it\, a member of the JFamily team will reach out to\nschedule a short Zoom conversation to get to know your family and learn more\nabout what you’re hoping for from your Sharing Shabbat experience. \nPlease complete the application (https://forms.gle/bodT5EVFiC1h3YXz9)! \n**Questions?**\nContact Stephanie Erez at **serez@jccdet.org** — we’re happy to help! \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12021
URL:https://thejdetroit.org/event/sharing-shabbat-2025-2026-interest-form-2/
LOCATION:The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd\, West Bloomfield
CATEGORIES:Families,Jewish Holiday,Jewish Learning,Shabbat
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SUMMARY:Sharing Shabbat 2025-2026: \nInterest Form
DESCRIPTION:Your Family’s Shabbat Adventure Starts Here! \n**Sharing Shabbat** is a 7-month journey for families with children ages 0–11\nto explore the joy of Shabbat together. Each month\, your family will take part\nin meaningful Shabbat experiences designed to help you connect — with the\ntraditions\, with your own home rituals\, and with other families in the\ncommunity. \nWhether you’re new to town\, part of an interfaith family\, or simply looking to\nbuild lasting connections\, _Sharing Shabbat_ offers a welcoming space for\neveryone. \n**🍽️ 4 Home-Hosted Shabbat Meals:** Friday night dinner _or_ Saturday\nbrunch/lunch\n  * Families will be placed into small cohorts that will gather in each other’s homes to celebrate Shabbat in a warm and relaxed setting.\n  * Each host will receive a **Sharing Shabbat Host Kit** filled with helpful resources and goodies to enhance the experience\, including a gift challah to Dakota Bread or Zeman’s Bakery.\n  * Not comfortable hosting in your home? No problem! We still welcome your application and will work with you to find a way for your family to participate. \n**🌟 All participating families will enjoy these experiences:**\n  * Opening Shabbat Dinner & Art Workshop\n  * Chanukah Celebration\n  * Challah Bake\n  * Closing Havdalah Celebration \nThese shared events bring everyone together to build community\, celebrate\nJewish traditions\, and create lasting memories.\n**Ready to join Sharing Shabbat?** \nAfter you complete your registration\, you’ll receive an email with a link to\nthe application. Please be sure to submit the application by **September\n3rd**. Once we receive it\, a member of the JFamily team will reach out to\nschedule a short Zoom conversation to get to know your family and learn more\nabout what you’re hoping for from your Sharing Shabbat experience. \nPlease complete the application (https://forms.gle/bodT5EVFiC1h3YXz9)! \n**Questions?**\nContact Rachael Gerstein\, JFamily Program Manager\, at **rgerstein@jccdet.org**\n— we’re happy to help! \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12021
URL:https://thejdetroit.org/event/sharing-shabbat-2025-2026-interest-form/
LOCATION:The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd\, West Bloomfield
CATEGORIES:Families,Jewish Holiday,Jewish Learning,Shabbat
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SUMMARY:Monthly Men’s Discussion Club
DESCRIPTION:**To register\, e-mail\n**(https://mailto:rchessler@jccdet.org/)**  or call\n(248) 432-5418 ** \n**Monthly Men’s Discussion Club** \nMeets the first Tuesday of the month\n11 a.m. – 12 p.m.\nFacilitated by Alex Resin \n**To register\, e-mail\n**(https://mailto:rchessler@jccdet.org/)**  or call\n(248) 432-5418 ** \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/10095
URL:https://thejdetroit.org/event/monthly-mens-discussion-club-4/
LOCATION:The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd\, West Bloomfield
CATEGORIES:Adults,General,Older Adults,Parking (free),Wheelchair Accessible
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ORGANIZER;CN="The J":MAILTO:info@jccdet.org
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SUMMARY:Monthly Men’s Discussion Club
DESCRIPTION:**To register\, e-mail\n**(https://mailto:rchessler@jccdet.org/)**  or call\n(248) 432-5418 ** \n**Monthly Men’s Discussion Club** \nMeets the first Tuesday of the month\n11 a.m. – 12 p.m.\nFacilitated by Alex Resin \n**To register\, e-mail\n**(https://mailto:rchessler@jccdet.org/)**  or call\n(248) 432-5418 ** \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/10095
URL:https://thejdetroit.org/event/monthly-mens-discussion-club-10/
LOCATION:The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd\, West Bloomfield
CATEGORIES:Adults,General,Older Adults,Parking (free),Wheelchair Accessible
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SUMMARY:Sign Language with Ms. Amanda:\nA JFamily Pop-Up!
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for a Special Morning of Learning and Fun! \nCome spend a morning with parent connector Julie Michaels and Ms. Amanda as we\nexplore the basics of American Sign Language (ASL) and learn a few Hebrew\nwords for Shabbat! This is a wonderful opportunity for families with children\nages 6 months-6 years to learn together! \n• 45 minutes of Sign Language fun\n• Followed by snack and playtime in the JFamily Room \nMeet Ms. Amanda Heikkila — a vibrant and joyful presence in our community!\nWith over 10 years of experience as an American Sign Language interpreter\,\nAmanda brings passion and heart to everything she does. As a proud Jewish mom\nraising two little ones\, she’s deeply committed to creating inclusive\, fun\,\nand connected spaces. Amanda believes in the power of early communication and\nis on a mission to help more families discover the magic of sign language —\nespecially with their babies. Her enthusiasm is contagious and makes learning\nfun and engaging for kids and parents alike! \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/11800
URL:https://thejdetroit.org/event/sign-language-with-ms-amandaa-jfamily-pop-up/
LOCATION:The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd\, West Bloomfield
CATEGORIES:Families,General,Young Children
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250506T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250506T120000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Men’s Discussion Club
DESCRIPTION:**To register\, e-mail\n**(https://mailto:rchessler@jccdet.org/)**  or call\n(248) 432-5418 ** \n**Monthly Men’s Discussion Club** \nMeets the first Tuesday of the month\n11 a.m. – 12 p.m.\nFacilitated by Alex Resin \n**To register\, e-mail\n**(https://mailto:rchessler@jccdet.org/)**  or call\n(248) 432-5418 ** \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/10095
URL:https://thejdetroit.org/event/monthly-mens-discussion-club-2/
LOCATION:The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd\, West Bloomfield
CATEGORIES:Adults,General,Older Adults,Parking (free),Wheelchair Accessible
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ORGANIZER;CN="The J":MAILTO:info@jccdet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250410T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250410T103000
DTSTAMP:20260428T164421
CREATED:20250227T090529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T100513Z
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SUMMARY:JFamily Passover Pop-up with Tunezies\, Jesse Palter
DESCRIPTION:Join JFamily for a special Passover themed pop-up with Tunezies\, Jesse Palter!\nThis amazing class will have your little ones moving and discovering the big\nbeats of the holidays. \nFamilies are welcome to stay and play following the class until 11:30AM. \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/10960
URL:https://thejdetroit.org/event/jfamily-passover-pop-up-with-tunezies-jesse-palter/
LOCATION:The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd\, West Bloomfield
CATEGORIES:Children,Families,General,Young Children
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ORGANIZER;CN="JFamily Detroit":MAILTO:jfamily@jccdet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250401T110000
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CREATED:20250306T202015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T205006Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Men’s Discussion Club
DESCRIPTION:**To register\, e-mail\n**(https://mailto:rchessler@jccdet.org/)**  or call\n(248) 432-5418 ** \n**Monthly Men’s Discussion Club** \nMeets the first Tuesday of the month\n11 a.m. – 12 p.m.\nFacilitated by Alex Resin \n**To register\, e-mail\n**(https://mailto:rchessler@jccdet.org/)**  or call\n(248) 432-5418 ** \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/10095
URL:https://thejdetroit.org/event/monthly-mens-discussion-club/
LOCATION:The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd\, West Bloomfield
CATEGORIES:Adults,General,Older Adults,Parking (free),Wheelchair Accessible
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ORGANIZER;CN="The J":MAILTO:info@jccdet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250318T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250318T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T164421
CREATED:20250306T202014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T203519Z
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SUMMARY:Infant and Child CPR Training
DESCRIPTION:**Join The J Kids & Families departments for an Infant and Child CPR Training\nsession.** \nThis training will cover the essential skills needed for pediatric and infant\nCPR. Upon completion\, attendees will receive a certification provided by the\ninstructor\, Randi Krause\, a nurse practitioner. Mannequins and necessary\nsupplies will be provided for hands-on practice. The course will also include\ninstruction on the use of an AED\, as well as basic first aid and choking\nprevention techniques. \n**About the Instructor:**\nRandi Krause brings 14 years of experience working in the emergency room as a\ntechnician and registered nurse. She earned her nurse practitioner designation\nin December 2023 and currently practices at an urgent care facility. \nRandi is passionate about teaching and believes everyone should be equipped\nwith basic CPR skills. After her extensive experience in the ER\, she\nrecognizes that the majority of CPR efforts (76%) take place outside of\nhospitals—often in public spaces or at home—and emphasizes the importance of\nwidespread CPR training. \nRefreshments will be provided during the training. \n_This program is sponsored by the JKids & Families departments: JFamily\, JCC\nDay Camps and Special Needs\, and Sarah and Irving Pitt Early Childhood Center\nand Opening the Doors._ \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/10208
URL:https://thejdetroit.org/event/infant-and-child-cpr-training/
LOCATION:The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd\, West Bloomfield
CATEGORIES:Adults,College Students,General,Grandparents,Health & Wellness,Older Adults,Parenting,Parents,Parking (free),Wheelchair Accessible,Young Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="The J":MAILTO:info@jccdet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250316T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250316T180000
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CREATED:20241217T150511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250316T175004Z
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SUMMARY:Scholars in Session: Jews and Drag-An American Cultural History 1900-2020
DESCRIPTION:Golan Moskowitz\, 2024-2025 University of Michigan Frankel Institute Fellow\,\nexplores the Jewish American cultural history of the gender-transcendent\nperformance art of drag\, from early twentieth-century Yiddish vaudeville\nthrough contemporary Emmy-winning reality television. Professor Moskowitz will\ndiscuss how marginalized Jewish artists\, writers\, and performers creatively\nprocess legacies of embodied otherness\, focusing especially on Jewish American\ndescendants of immigrants and Holocaust survivors\, as well as on LGBTQ Jewish\ncreatives. \nPresented by SAJE (Seminars for Adult Jewish Enrichment). Co-Sponsored by the\nFrankel Institute for Advanced Judaic Studies\, University of Michigan and\nJLearn. \n**_Seminars for Adult Jewish Enrichment (SAJE) programming is endowed by a\ngenerous gift from Cis Maisel and supported by Carol & Ronald P. Fogel\, Sheri\n& David Jaffa\, and Elaine & Michael Serling through The J’s Pillar of Light\nProgram. SAJE inspires meaningful connections and important conversations._** \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/10051
URL:https://thejdetroit.org/event/scholars-in-session-jews-and-drag-an-american-cultural-history-1900-2020/
LOCATION:The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd\, West Bloomfield
CATEGORIES:Adults,Arts & Culture,College Students,LGBTQI,Older Adults,Young Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="SAJE":MAILTO:saje@jccdet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250311T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250311T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T164421
CREATED:20250306T202013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T202008Z
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SUMMARY:Learn to play Canasta with Robin Kaufman
DESCRIPTION:**To register\, e-mail\n**(https://mailto:rchessler@jccdet.org/)**  or call\n(248) 432-5418 ** \nLearn to play Canasta with Robin Kaufman! \nMarch 4 & 11 – 1 – 4 p.m.\n**Registrants must attend both sessions**\nThis class requires a minimum of 4 people and maximum of 8 people. \n**To register\, e-mail\n**(https://mailto:rchessler@jccdet.org/)**  or call\n(248) 432-5418 ** \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/10094
URL:https://thejdetroit.org/event/learn-to-play-canasta-with-robin-kaufman/
LOCATION:The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd\, West Bloomfield
CATEGORIES:Adults,Games,General,Older Adults,Parking (free),Wheelchair Accessible
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ORGANIZER;CN="The J":MAILTO:info@jccdet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250311T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250311T143000
DTSTAMP:20260428T164421
CREATED:20250306T202013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T202008Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Community Blood Drive
DESCRIPTION:**Give the greatest gift of all – the gift of life.** \nThe J Detroit Community Blood Drive \nTuesday\, March 11\n8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. \nAfter our last blood drive\, we were blown away by the support of our caring\ncommunity. Let’s keep the giving going! Sign up today to give the lifesaving\ngift of blood. \nYour donation supports the local blood supply and helps ensure Blood Centers\nof America is ready to provide blood to Magen David Adom\, Israel’s emergency\nservices system\, whenever needed. \nSpots are limited. Register today! \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/10281
URL:https://thejdetroit.org/event/winter-community-blood-drive/
LOCATION:The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd\, West Bloomfield
CATEGORIES:Adults,College Students,Grandparents,Health & Wellness,Older Adults,Parents,Teens,Young Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="The J":MAILTO:info@jccdet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250310T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250310T101500
DTSTAMP:20260428T164421
CREATED:20250227T090511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T090508Z
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SUMMARY:Sensory Purim Pop-up with Julie Jacobs of Sensory Sprouts
DESCRIPTION:Join JFamily Parent Connector\, Taylor Weintraub for some sensory fun! Sensory\nSprouts creator\, Julie Jacobs will lead this special pop-up\, featuring Purim\nthemed sensory stations! \n$10 per child \nPerfect for families with children ages 9 months – 4 years old! \nFamilies are welcome to stay and play in the JFamily Room following the class\nuntil 11:30 AM. \n**More info about Sensory Sprouts:**\nSensory Sprouts is a center-based class that utilizes a variety of modes for\nplay and learning. My mission is to create a fun\, hands-on learning\nenvironment where babies and toddlers can explore and engage their senses\nthrough playful\, interactive experiences. I aim to foster curiosity\,\ncreativity\, and developmental growth by providing opportunities for sensory\nexploration and play through various centers. \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/10959
URL:https://thejdetroit.org/event/jfamily-pop-up-with-julie-jacobs-of-sensory-sprouts/
LOCATION:The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd\, West Bloomfield
CATEGORIES:Families,General,Young Children
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ORGANIZER;CN="JFamily Detroit":MAILTO:jfamily@jccdet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250202T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250202T180000
DTSTAMP:20260428T164421
CREATED:20241217T150509Z
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SUMMARY:Scholars in Session: Before the PARADE-The Leo Frank Story featuring Professor Howard Lupovitch
DESCRIPTION:In anticipation of the Tony Award-winning musical _PARADE_ coming to the\nFisher Theatre this winter\, please join us for a FREE lecture as Professor\nHoward Lupovitch discusses the true story of Leo Frank\, a Jewish factory\nmanager charged with a heinous crime in 1913. This discussion will explore the\nhistorical events that inspired the musical and led to the creation of the\nAnti-Defamation League. Introduction by Carolyn Normandin\, Regional Director\,\nADL Michigan. \nAll attendees to this program will receive a discount code for Fisher Theatre\ntickets to _PARADE_. \nDr. Howard Lupovitch is Professor of History and Director of the Cohn-Haddow\nCenter for Judaic Studies at Wayne State University\, as well as an\naccomplished author. \nPresented by SAJE (Seminars for Adult Jewish Enrichment). Co-Sponsored by\nCohn-Haddow Center for Judaic Studies at Wayne State University\, ADL Michigan\nand JLearn. \n**_Seminars for Adult Jewish Enrichment (SAJE) programming is endowed by a\ngenerous gift from Cis Maisel and supported by Carol & Ronald P. Fogel\, Sheri\n& David Jaffa\, and Elaine & Michael Serling through The J’s Pillar of Light\nProgram. SAJE inspires meaningful connections and important conversations._** \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/10049
URL:https://thejdetroit.org/event/scholars-in-session-before-the-parade-the-leo-frank-story-featuring-professor-howard-lupovitch/
LOCATION:The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd\, West Bloomfield
CATEGORIES:Adults,Antisemitism,Arts & Culture,College Students,Grandparents,History,Older Adults,Young Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="Seminars for Adult Jewish Enrichment (SAJE)":MAILTO:saje@jccdet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250126T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250126T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T164421
CREATED:20250102T232011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250126T080510Z
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SUMMARY:Little Explorers: \nDiscovering Israel
DESCRIPTION:JFamily and the Jewish Federation are taking families on an adorable journey\naround the land of Israel. Detroit Shinshinim will help your little explorers\ndiscover cities like Jerusalem\, Haifa and Tel Aviv. \nParents will hear about current events in Israel from Lior Zisser-Yogev\, our\ncommunity Shlichah. Our first stop will be on January 26 from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.\nin the JFamily Room at the J Detroit. We can’t wait to start our adventure\nwith you and your little ones! \nThis program is geared towards families with children ages 0-6. \nCost is $18 per family. \n_All JFamily programs welcome the diversity we know exists in our community.\nThis includes\, but is not limited to\, multifaith families\, Jews of Color\,\nsingle parent families\, members of the trans and LGBTQ+ community\, people with\ndisabilities\, and people from various economic backgrounds.  _ \n_If you or any family member need accommodations in order to successfully\nparticipate in the program\, or if the cost is a barrier for you\, please reach\nout to our team!  _(https://mailto:jfamily@jccdet.org/) \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/10184
URL:https://thejdetroit.org/event/little-explorers-discovering-israel/
LOCATION:The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd\, West Bloomfield
CATEGORIES:Educational,General,Kids Area,Parents,Parking (free),Young Children
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ORGANIZER;CN="JFamily Detroit":MAILTO:jfamily@jccdet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241205T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241205T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T164421
CREATED:20241102T210520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T225010Z
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SUMMARY:One Year Later: Talking to Our Children in Today's World
DESCRIPTION:It has been one year since the day that changed everything. One year later\nand our children still have questions and we are so often at a loss for the\nright words. The J invites you to a special conversation on talking to our\nchildren about Israel\, antisemitism and their own Jewish identity. The panel\nwill feature curated experts Rebecca Starr\, Leah Blatnikoff and Brooke Bendix. \nThis program will feature panelist presentations and a short Q&A session.\nLight refreshments will be served.\nThis evening is geared toward parents of children ages 10 and under. \nThank you to our host committee:\nAlex Hartman\nLulu Hartman\nSamantha Foon\nRebecca Weiner\nLauren Soleimani\nCarly Pickel\nAlex Mollen \nSpeaker Bios:\n**Rebecca Starr**  is the Vice President of Educational Operations and\nRegional Strategy for the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America\, where she\nleads the design and implementation process for educational initiatives and\nguides the regional hubs across the US and Canada. She lives in Southfield\,\nMichigan and works closely with local partners and institutions throughout\nsoutheast Michigan.\nRebecca is a respected educator and community organizer. \n**Leah Blatnikoff LMSW** _Psychotherapist\, Therapyology_\nHello! I’m Leah. Oftentimes kids and teens’ feelings are invalidated or told\nthat what they are experiencing is “not a big deal.” That can be very\nfrustrating\, especially as a teen! My goal as a clinical social worker is to\nhelp people\, no matter their age\, work through their trauma\, anxieties\, and\nlife struggles. I understand how trauma and life experiences can shape a child\nor teen’s life which is why I am so passionate about helping youth through\nthese vulnerable years. Growing up with constant access to tech and social\nmedia\, especially during unprecedented times\, is very tough! I want to support\nyou through it all. \n**Brooke Bendix\, AM\, LCSW**  is the founder of Therapyology and a Licensed\nClinical Social Worker who specializes in individual and group therapy for\nkids\, teens and adults. Brooke has over 16 years of clinical experience\,\ntraining\, and education in the field of social work and child development. She\nfounded Therapyology in 2016\, where their mission is devoted to “empowering\nthe next generation” by helping kids and teens develop healthy coping skills\nto manage their emotions\, thoughts\, and behaviors and truly develop their\nsense of identity! \n**Co-hosted by:** Therapyology and Shalom Hartman Institute of North America \n_If you or any family member need accommodations in order to successfully\nparticipate in the program\, please reach out to our team!\n_(https://mailto:jfamily@jccdet.org) \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/9524
URL:https://thejdetroit.org/event/one-year-later-talking-to-our-children-in-todays-world/
LOCATION:The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd\, West Bloomfield
CATEGORIES:Adults,Antisemitism,Families,General,Grandparents,Israel,Older Adults,Parenting,Parents,Young Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="JFamily Detroit":MAILTO:jfamily@jccdet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241203T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241203T143000
DTSTAMP:20260428T164421
CREATED:20241130T215014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T215009Z
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SUMMARY:Giving Tuesday Community Blood Drive
DESCRIPTION:**Give the gift of life this Giving Tuesday.  ** \nThe J Detroit Community Blood Drive \nTuesday\, December 3\n8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. \nThis Giving Tuesday\, we’re asking for a different type of donation: the\nlifesaving gift of blood. \nYour donation today supports the local blood supply and helps ensure Blood\nCenters of America is ready to provide blood to Magen David Adom\, Israel’s\nemergency services system\, whenever needed. \nSpots are limited. Register today! \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/9679
URL:https://thejdetroit.org/event/giving-tuesday-community-blood-drive-2/
LOCATION:The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd\, West Bloomfield
CATEGORIES:Adults,College Students,Grandparents,Health & Wellness,Older Adults,Parents,Teens,Young Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="The J":MAILTO:info@jccdet.org
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