Topics and programs subject to change. Please check the calendar or latest newsletter!

✦ THIS Friday, Oct. 17, 7PM

▶︎ RABBI FALICK WILL SPEAK:

THE STORY OF HEBREW: FROM ANCIENT ORIGINS TO MODERN LIFE

Rabbi Falick will take us on a brief journey through the evolution of Hebrew from its ancient Near Eastern beginnings to its place as a living modern language.

He'll explore how it developed, including its various alphabets and he'll pose the questions: How did it endure for centuries and how was it revived as the spoken voice of a modern people.

In person or streaming on YouTube at THIS LINK.

✦ Friday, Oct. 24, 7PM

▶︎ SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER:

LIOR ZISSER-YOGEV

DETROIT JEWISH FEDERATION'S ISRAEL SHLICHA

Lior Zisser-Yogev serves as the Detroit Jewish Federation's community Shlicha, a non-governmental Israeli representative who helps with the work of strengthening local Jewish identity and the connection to Israel.

Lior arrived in Detroit in 2023 for a three-year term, bringing a background in Israel-education and public policy, and a deep personal connection to the community's Partnership2Gether region. 

Her work includes facilitating the Israeli Camper Program at Tamarack Camps and providing support to the community, especially during difficult times, such as the loss of her brother, Ilay, a soldier killed during the October 7th attack in Israel.

✦ Friday, Nov. 7, 7PM

▶︎ SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER

MELANIE GOLDBERG: "AN INSPIRING TRIP TO POLAND"

Melanie will share photos and stories from her recent journey to Poland, her maternal homeland. The experience was moving and thought-provoking, revealing both the richness of Polish culture and the painful history that shaped it. Her presentation explores the enduring theme of resilience in the face of profound loss and renewal.

(In the phonto: Melanie with the statue of Jan Karski outside the Jewish museum.)

THE AMERICAN JEWISH EXPERIENCE CLASS

Mondays at 12:30pm

Oct. 20, 27; Nov. 10, 17, 24; Dec. 1, 8, 15

In person or on Zoom (members only):

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81445899010

Visit THIS LINK to watch previous sessions!

PROGRAM CHANGE: The Tour of Cranbrook has been canceled.

GARDENING GROUP!

Sundays, 9:30-11:30

All hands needed and appreciated! For more info, please contact: Cathy Radner, radner210@gmail.com or 248.229.8954 with any questions.

NEXT SJC MEETING

Saturday, Nov. 8, 11AM, on Zoom:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82417709465

Come help us plan!

For more information and meeting password, contact Audrey Pleasant (audreypleasant@gmail.com).

CHJ @ JEWISH ENVIRONMENTAL CONFERENCE

Audrey Pleasant, CHJ chair will be representing CHJ and co-hosting the Jewish Earth Alliance table at the Adamah Detroit Summit on November 16. Adamah is the largest Jewish environmental organization in the U.S.

Others are welcome to attend!

For more information, contact Audrey (audreypleasant@gmail.com) and/or visit Adamah Detroit Community Summit.

CHANUKAH? ALREADY?!

YES ... BECAUSE IT'S TIME TO SAVE THIS DATE:

THE ANNUAL SOUPER SUPPER CHANUKAH EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE ON FRIDAY, DEC. 12!

It's not too early to volunteer your delicious soup! Contact Audrey Pleasant (audreypleasant@gmail.com) with your name, amount of soup, and whether it's veggie, vegan, or meat.

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!

KNIT, CROCHET & CRAFT FOR A CAUSE!

Wed., Oct. 22, 1:30-3:30pm

An array of recent warm hats knitted by our group!

Contact Audrey Pleasant for location: audreypleasant@gmail.com and to be on the reminder list.

IMPORTANT LINKS

YAHRZEITS

Click here to see upcoming Yahrzeits.

TRIBUTES

Click here to see recent Tribute Gifts.

WELL WISHES

BEST WISHES FOR A SPEEDY RECOVERY TO

Lee Bricker

Saul Forman

Jim Walker

Please inform us if you know that someone is ill or in need.

JEWISH COMMUNITY NEWS

Taking care of a loved one can be challenging. Jewish Family Service wants to help.

You are invited to join a supportive network of people who understand the challenges and rewards of caregiving in our Family Caregiver Support Group. This weekly group will provide a welcoming, judgement-free place to connect, share experiences and help one another through the stresses of caregiving.

Topics may include:

• Avoiding isolation and loneliness

• Reducing stress and low mood

• Preventing caregiver burnout

• Learning about helpful resources

• Boosting caregiver confidence

• Planning for the future

Thursdays from 2:30-3:30pm

6 sessions starting on Thursday, October 23, ending on Thursday, December 4 (No session during the week of Thanksgiving.)

Jewish Family Service

6555 West Maple Road, West Bloomfield

To register, email familycaregiversupport@jfsdetroit.org.

Questions? Contact Beth Seelbach at 248.763.6350 or bseelbach@jfsdetroit.org.

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 12:30pm (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

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!

CONGREGATION FOR HUMANISTIC JUDAISM

OF METRO DETROIT

248.477.1410 / office@chj-detroit.org

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