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NEWS & EVENTS
Dec. 2, 2025
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HOW MAMDANI IS ALREADY FAILING NY JEWS
The first major test of New York’s mayor-elect came sooner than expected. His reaction to the Park East Synagogue protest demonstrated not reassurance, but a willingness to blame the Jews who were being targeted.
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✦ THIS Friday, Dec. 5, 7PM
▶︎ RABBI FALICK WILL SPEAK:
"PROGRESS, PERIL, AND THE FUTURE OF SECULAR DEMOCRACY"
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Prompted by an essay by noted Jewish humanist Prof. Steven Pinker, Rabbi Falick will examine the goals of those working to roll back the hard-won advances of modern life.
Along the way, he'll argue that our the Enlightenment values and secular democracy that lie at the foundation of our nation remain essential to safeguarding this progress.
Join us for a look at the forces now reshaping our future—and what they mean for Americans, Jews (and Humanistic Jews) at this critical moment.
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✦ Friday, Dec. 12, 6PM
SOUPER SUPPER /
CHANUKAH CELEBRATION!
DETAILS BELOW!
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✦ Friday, Dec. 19, 7PM
▶︎ RABBI FALICK WILL SPEAK:
"FROM REVOLT TO FESTIVAL OF LIGHT"
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As we light the sixth candle of Chanukah, Rabbi Falick will talk about some Chanukah history. It didn’t begin with a miracle of oil!
Its origins lie in an important revolt, a rededicated Temple, the trauma of later Jewish uprisings, and the Rabbis’ desire to shift the holiday’s message.
Explore the surprising history of the holiday, including one surprising Talmudic tale of how some Rabbis gave Adam (that first one) credit for celebrating the winter solstice.
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SOUPS of all kinds PLUS bread, desserts, latkes,
beverages (and wine!), canned-food sculpture, children's Chanukah fun, music, Israeli folk dancing and MORE!
Guests are welcome!
Family friendly ... all ages fun!
Suggested Donation:
$18 - individual; $28 - family
and canned foods for donation.
All proceeds benefit our annual Bag Lunch Program for the NOAH Project and other social justice committee projects.
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Want to volunteer your soup? Contact Audrey Pleasant (audreypleasant@gmail.com) with your name, amount of soup, and whether it's veggie, vegan, or meat.
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NEW TIME! NOW AT NOON
THE AMERICAN JEWISH EXPERIENCE CLASS
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Out and About for a Cause!
Join CHJ Members for a guided tour of ...
THE CHARLES H. WRIGHT MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY
One of the world's oldest and largest independent African-American history museums.
SAT., JAN. 10, 10:30AM
(approx. two-hour tour)
$20 PER PERSON
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RSVP to office@chj-detroit.org
Then pay by check or use THIS LINK to pay online. (Select "Program Fee" from the drop-down menu, and write "MUSEUM" in the "Program Fees" line.)
All RSVPs and payments, by check or online, are due by Dec. 16.
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PAGING ALL SOUPER SUPPER CHEFS!
THE SOUPER SUPPER IS ON FRIDAY, DEC. 12!
PLEASE COMMIT TO YOUR CULINARY CONTRIBUTIONS!
It's time to volunteer your delicious soup (or bread or dessert)!
Contact Audrey Pleasant (audreypleasant@gmail.com) with your name, amount of soup, and whether it's veggie, vegan, or meat.
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NOW ON SALE!
PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY OF THE "SOUPER SUPPER 10th ANNIVERSARY RECIPE BOOK"!
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The Souper Supper 10th Anniversary Recipe Book is now available for pre-ordering!
This beautiful volume is a treasure trove of recipes from the past ten years of this amazing event.
Your contribution of $25 covers the cost of your book and proceeds toward future tzedakah efforts.
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TO PRE-ORDER, STOP BY THE TEMPLE OFFICE WITH YOUR CHECK FOR $25.
OR ... you can order online at THIS LINK. Simply enter a gift of $25 for each book, Select "Program Fee" from the drop-down menu, and write "COOKBOOK" in the "Program Fees" line.
We will let you know when your book is ready to pick up at the CHJ office OR you can pick yours up at the Souper Supper Chanukah Celebration on Dec. 12 (details above).
There will be a very limited number of copies for sale that night, too!
MAKES A GREAT CHANUKAH GIFT!
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CHJ @ MITZVAH DAY IN DETROIT
This year CHJ will be working with the Jewish Federation to organize a volunteer opportunity at a local non-profit organization on Dec. 25.
Watch this space for more information soon!
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We are continuing to collect food and other needed items (e.g. diapers--especially large sized, feminine hygiene items, cleaning products, toiletries) for local charities. When you come to our building for an activity or are just in the neighborhood, you can drop some off.
To learn of additional efforts—current and planned—contact Audrey or come to an SJC meeting. All are invited.
Success depends on the help of many people.
For more information, contact Audrey (audreypleasant@gmail.com).
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JOIN THE SJC EMAIL LIST!
We have so many plans in progress!
To keep up to date, be sure you are signed up for the SJC email list
Contact Audrey Pleasant:
(audreypleasant@gmail.com) to sign up!
No obligation!
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KNIT, CROCHET & CRAFT FOR A CAUSE!
TBD
| | An array of recent warm hats knitted by our group! | | JEWS FOR A SECULAR DEMOCRACY | | |
WELL WISHES
BEST WISHES FOR A SPEEDY RECOVERY TO
Lee Bricker
Saul Forman
Martin Kurland
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 or Ann-Marie Fisher, exec. director.
THE AMERICAN JEWISH EXPERIENCE
In person and online. Previous sessions can be viewed at our YouTube channel (link at top of newsletter). Mondays at Noon (see above)
SOCRATES CAFE
Tuesdays, 11AM
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/182488428
MAH-JONGG
Tuesdays, 1-2:30PM, In-Person
For more information, contact Denise Parker, 248.321.9428.
CANASTA
Thursdays, 1-3PM, In-Person
For more information, contact Debbie Lopas at 248.331.3480 / debbielopas@gmail.com or Cathy Radner at 248.229.8954 / radner210@gmail.com.
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 rabbi@chj-detroit.org 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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