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NEWS & EVENTS
Rosh Hashanah Edition
Sept. 5 - 18, 2023
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REMINDER: NO SERVICES SEPT. 8 | |
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NEW THIS YEAR
Erev Rosh Hashanah Dinner
Friday, Sept. 15, 5:30PM / $25 per person
CHJ Members Only* / Very limited seating
Reservations accepted until Tuesday, Sept. 12 at Noon
By phone only: 248.477.1410
*Due to limited space we are unable to accommodate any non-members,
including guests of members.
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Erev (Eve of) Rosh Hashanah
Fri., Sept. 15, 7PM
In-Person & Streaming
Rabbi's Topic: Uncovering Humanistic Wisdom-
The Limits of Knowledge
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Rosh Hashanah Morning
Sat., Sept. 16, 10:30AM
In-Person & Streaming
Rabbi's Topic: Uncovering Humanistic Wisdom -
The Ethics of Dignity
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Kol Nidrei (Yom Kippur Eve)
Sun., Sept. 24, 7PM
In-Person & Streaming
Rabbi's Topic: Uncovering Humanistic Wisdom -
The Dimensions of Shame
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Yom Kippur Morning
Mon., Sept. 25, 10:30AM
In-Person & Streaming
Rabbi's Topic: Uncovering Humanistic Wisdom -
The Gifts of Legacy
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Nizkor Yom Kippur Memorial Service
Mon., Sept. 25, 2PM
In-Person ONLY
Includes: A reading of names, including those recently engraved on Memorial Walls (available for visitation before or after the indoor service).
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Featuring this year's wonderful musicians led by Music Director (and arranger) Joseph Palazzolo: Bonnie Brooks, Roderick Reese, and the returning and popular Kate Rosen ... joined by a violinist and a cellist from the Detroit Opera Orchestra.
Guests are always welcome to our services. No tickets or advance arrangements required.
Non-members: Please check in at the hospitality table!
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New Class
Time-Honored
TALMUD TOPICS
with Rabbi Falick
Mondays at 1PM
beginning Oct. 9
This year's Monday afternoon class will embark upon a journey through one of the grandest of Jewish civilization's literary treasures ... the TALMUD itself!
In this participatory, discussion-oriented class, we'll talk about culture, wisdom, traditions, history and even contemporary problems with reference to what the Talmud ... and its ways of looking at the world ... has to teach us.
NO prior experience in the text is necessary! As always, our approach will be modern, secular and critical!
WATCH FOR THE LINK IN FUTURE NEWSLETTERS!
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Take a Boat Ride
Down the Detroit River
Sunday, September 10, 1PM
One-hour guided tour, $18 for seniors
Gather in CHJ Parking Lot at 11:30AM
to arrange carpooling
Contact Suzanne Paul ([email protected])
with questions or to RSVP
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Next Lunch Bunch
Wed, Sept. 27, 12:30PM
Continued Discussion of the Book:
"Getting Good at Getting Older"
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➦ Sunday, Oct. 1, 2PM
Classical with a "Bissel" Klezmer!
Tickets available SOON!
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MUSSAR CAFÉ
NEXT GATHERING:
Thurs., Sept. 14
11AM - Noon, Wine Library
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Mussar is a traditional Jewish path of character trait development that includes the study of classical and contemporary Jewish Literature. Participants meet as a group to share in a confidential and honest discussion of how each individual experiences their practice of the character traits. A group encounter is a hallmark of the humanistic approach to enhance psychological actualization.
Our conversations are a unique experience of humanistic authenticity and interpersonal support that provides an important emotional component for Humanistic Judaism. Attendance ranges from 6-10 members per discussion. New participants are welcome to join.
Additional Mussar experiences, such as pop-up discussions of specific traits, discussions of Mussar topics during educational programs, and brief retreats covering specific traits are under discussion.
UPCOMING DATE & TOPICS:
Thursday mornings, 11AM – Noon in the Wine Library:
September 14: Generosity
September 28: Truth
October 5: Moderation
October 19: Loving Kindness
Newcomers welcome ... you can join us any tiime!
Contact Bruce Hillenberg, 248.892.4364 or [email protected].
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GARDENING GROUP!
Sundays, 9:30-11
All hands needed and appreciated!
Please bring any tools, especially hedge trimmers, saws, rakes, yard bags, plus gloves. We have lots of fun!
Please contact Sarah Markowitz, [email protected] or Cathy Radner, [email protected], with any questions.
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ATTENTION!
ALL JAZZ FANS!
Join the Hillenbergs at the Legendary Baker's Jazz Club!
Bruce and Cindy Hillenberg are organizing a night out for cocktails, food, and live Detroit Jazz at Baker's Keyboard Lounge in Detroit on:
Sun., Oct. 15, 8-11PM
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Baker's is the longest running jazz nightclub in the United States, featuring sensational jazz since 1939, including:
Charlie Parker, Gene Krupa, Oscar Peterson, Ella Fitzgerald, John Coltrane, Wes Montgomery, Cannonball Adderley, Sippie Wallace, and Thelonious Monk.
Bruce and Cindy hope you will make the humanism / jazz connection and join them for a night of connection, joy, foot tapping, and funk.
Please RSVP to Bruce at 248.892.4364 or [email protected] by September 15.
The table we are going to reserve can accommodate 12 people ...
... So RSVP early!
Baker's is located at 20210 Livernois, just south of Eight Mile Road, in Detroit. There is gated parking adjacent to the club.
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HOLD THE DATE:
SUKKOT WITH SOCIAL JUSTICE
Friday, Sept. 29, 6PM
Join us for a pot luck dinner with food, friends, and festivity to honor the harvest season.
Featuring: Holiday music, folk dancing and a brief talk by the rabbi & members about the holiday and its connections to homelessness.
Please bring a dish to share and / or share from your own gardens!
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COLLECTIONS UNDERWAY
Help us to clothe and supply those in need ...
... with new or very gently used books for children or young adults and new or very gently used spring/summer clothing. Drop off in lobby.
If donating gently-used items or items from other categories, please first contact Audrey Pleasant ([email protected]) for more information.
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KNIT / CROCHET / CRAFT FOR A CAUSE
NEXT SESSION: TBA
Contact Audrey Pleasant ([email protected]) to be on the reminder list.
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CLIMATE ACTION OPPORTUNITY
Tell Congress to Take Action on Climate Change in the New Year. Download Rosh Hashanah cards and sample message, add your message to Members of Congress, and send to Jewish Earth Alliance.
Your cards will be hand-delivered by volunteers in Washington, DC. Cards due by Thursday, October 5
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FREEDOM HOUSE 40th ANNIVERSARY | |
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"VOICES OF FREEDOM"
Friday, Oct. 6, 6PM
You're Invited to Freedom House of Detroit's 40th Anniversary Celebration
Experience the hospitality of Southwest Detroit, the music and food of our clients’ homelands, and the stories of Freedom House Detroit alumni.
$150 / SEAT - RSVP AT THIS LINK
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WELL WISHES
BEST WISHES FOR A SPEEDY RECOVERY TO:
Nitsan Ben-Gal, Ruth Moltz, Mary Monahan, Rabbi Peter Schweitzer, Jim Walker
Please inform us if you know that someone is ill or in need.
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ONLINE, IN-PERSON & BOTH!
Classes are for members only or by arrangement with Rabbi Falick.
RABBI FALICK'S MONDAY CLASS:
TIME-HONORED TALMUD TOPICS
Jewish culture, wisdom, traditions, history and even contemporary issues through a talmudic lens.
Beginning Oct. 9 - Mondays, 1PM, Zoom Only
RABBI FALICK'S SATURDAY CLASS:
THE WEEKLY TORAH PORTION (PARSHAT HA-SHAVUA)
Join him for a historical look at Jewish texts throughout the ages.
Saturdays, 10AM, Zoom Only
NOTE: No Class on Sept. 16 (Rosh Hashanah)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/759671597
HISTORY CLASS (& CURRENT EVENTS DISCUSSION) WITH NATAN FUCHS
Sundays, 10:30AM, On hiatus; resumes in the fall
SOCRATES CAFE
Every Tuesday, 11AM, Zoom Only
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/182488428
MAH-JONGG
Tuesdays, 1-2:30PM, In-Person
For more information, contact Denise Parker, 248.321.9428
YOGA
Wednesdays, 9:30AM, In-Person
with Connie Grossman
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ZOOM REQUIRES A PASSWORD!
The password was sent under separate cover. Please contact [email protected] if you need it.
ONLINE VIDEOS OF PROGRAMS & CLASSES
Visit LibrarySHJ.com and our YouTube page for videos of past services, classes, lectures, and more!
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CONGREGATION FOR HUMANISTIC JUDAISM
OF METRO DETROIT
248.477.1410 / [email protected]
STAY CONNECTED:
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