NEWS & EVENTS
Oct. 22, 2024
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PLEASE REMEMBER TO RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP COMMITMENT!
Membership renewal is no longer automatic so please return your membership pledge for 2024-25 at your earliest convenience!
... AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
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ALL TRIBUTES ARE BEING MATCHED 100% | |
Due to the generosity of an anonymous donor, now through Dec. 31...
...every tribute in honor of anyone or anything at all will be matched dollar for dollar!
Don't have anyone in mind right now?
Want to dedicate a few now and the rest later?
YOU CAN BANK YOUR TRIBUTES AT DOUBLE WHAT YOU DONATE!!
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✦ THIS FRIDAY, October 25, 7PM
▶︎ RABBI FALICK WILL SPEAK
IN HONOR OF SIMCHAT TORAH:
A VISIT TO THE "JEWISH BOOKSHELF"
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As the Jewish world celebrates the Torah Reading cycle, we'll take a brief virtual visit to the "Jewish Bookshelf."
What are the key pieces of literature that every Jew should know about?
Who wrote them?
Which of them are the most inspiring?
Which of them are the weirdest?
In this brief presentation Rabbi Falick will share some texts from the massive collection of Jewish literature throughout the ages.
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✦ November 1, 7PM
▶︎ RABBI FALICK WILL SPEAK
ACCENTUATE THE POSITIVE: HOLDING ON WHILE THE EARTH SHIFTS
On the eve of the election, we'll put politics aside—including worries about the outcome—and focus on what Jewish tradition and Humanistic thought can teach us about optimism.
Reflecting on the power of gratitude, nurturing relationships, engaging with our community, embracing loved ones, and pursuing our personal interests, we'll explore ways to "accentuate the positive," as the old song goes.
No matter what our political future might hold, we can find ways to celebrate and engage with life meaningfully.
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UPCOMING LUNCH BUNCH
PROGRAMS
Wed., Oct. 23, 12:30PM
Wed., Nov. 20, 12:30PM
Discussion led by Dr. Bruce Hillenberg
ANNUAL CATERED CHANUKAH CELEBRATION:
Wed., Dec. 18, 12:30PM
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A Weekly Class with Rabbi Falick
THE AMERICAN JEWISH EXPERIENCE
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Join Rabbi Falick most Mondays at 12:30PM for this class about Jews in America. Beginning with the pivotal year of 1654, at each session Rabbi Falick will explore the significant events and individuals that defined American Jewry.
From the earliest 17th-century settlement in New Amsterdam to the long-established American Jewish community today, participants will learn about the indelible mark the Jews of our continent and nation have made upon the millenia-long arc of Jewish history.
** The class will be held in person and made available live to members on Zoom. (Non-members and those catching up may access recordings that will be posted to our YouTube channel.)
** Brown bags encouraged, coffee and tea provided.
Zoom Link (for members only & requires registration):
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpc-ygpzIqG9RW7wcyPuQILxuJWHnZ008e
UPCOMING DATES:
Most Mondays, 12:30PM
Oct. 28; Nov. 4, 18, 25; Dec. 2, 9, 16
CLICK HERE TO CATCH UP AT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL
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SAVE THE DATE FOR SOUPER SUPPER!
Our annual Chanukah fundraiser for our program to feed the homeless will take place a bit before Chanukah this year because the holiday is SO late! Mark your calendars for
FRIDAY, DEC. 13, 6PM!
We are now taking offers of SOUP! We need lots of all kinds ... and other food items too!
For information about the procedure, click on THIS LINK.
For more information, contact Audrey Pleasant (audreypleasant@gmail.com).
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JOIN THE SJC EMAIL LIST!
Stay up-to-date!
If you want email updates about events, contact Audrey Pleasant:
(audreypleasant@gmail.com) to sign up!
No obligation!
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COLLECTION UNDERWAY!
To help the patrons of Oakland County Foster Closet have a positive start to the school year, we will be focusing our collection efforts for the next few weeks on their requested items:
** clean, good quality ** clothes in sizes preemie to teen **
strollers ** bedding ** suitcases ** duffel bags ** baby bottles ** 3-in-one shampoo/conditioner/body wash.
For anything else, please check with Audrey Pleasant at (audreypleasant@gmail.com) for more information.
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KNIT / CROCHET / CRAFT FOR A CAUSE
Next Session:
Sat., Nov. 9, 1-3PM
All welcome; no skill needed. Will include a beginners' lesson in crocheting!
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An array of recent warm hats knitted by our group! | |
PEOPLE'S WATER BOARD COALITION
The People's Water Board Coalition is advocating for the passage of three bills currently in the Michigan Legislature which would prevent water shutoffs for people unable to afford their water bills.
Those affected are living without water in their homes, both unhealthy and miserable. No one's basic needs can be met without water.
You can learn more about the proposals at this link:
Michigan Water Plan.
Please consider sending a letter of support as detailed in that link.
OR ... If you fit into one of the categories below, please consider signing onto the letters referenced in the links. And please share them with others!
Health Professionals support letter
Educators support letter
Faith Leaders support letter
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JEWS FOR A SECULAR DEMOCRACY | |
JFASD is excited to invite you to a timely and crucial webinar, "Judaism, LGBTQ+ Rights, and Religious Freedom."
Our distinguished panelists—Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum, a prominent human rights advocate and Senior Rabbi Emerita of Congregation Beit Simchat Torah, the world’s largest LGBTQ synagogue and John Hellman, drag performer and Pennsylvania community organizer and social justice activist —will discuss how true religious freedom supports the rights of all individuals, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. Together, they will explore the role of Jewish values and religious freedom in combating LGBTQ+ discrimination and fostering a society that respects and protects the rights of all.
In this powerful conversation, we'll also delve into how government discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals—through policy and legislation—violates the First Amendment's guarantee of religious freedom, with a special focus on the unique impact this has on Jewish LGBTQ+ individuals in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and the country at large.
Special thanks to grant sponsors:
The Jewish Women's Foundation of Greater Pittsburgh, underwritten by JWF Trustee Nancy Weissman, in memory of her beloved mother-in-law, JWF Trustee Jacquelin Wechsler.
If you would like to support our work with a tax-deductible donation, please visit https://jfasd.org/donate, thank you!
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WELL WISHES
BEST WISHES FOR A SPEEDY RECOVERY TO
Jim Walker
Carolyn Lowe
Please inform us if you know that someone is ill or in need.
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CHJ Member Joel Brown ...
... has a new local TV presentation on climate change produced by Bloomfield Community Television called "The Bigger Picture: Extreme Weather."
CLICK HERE TO WATCH
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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.
RABBI FALICK'S MONDAY CLASS:
THE AMERICAN JEWISH EXPERIENCE
In person and online! See details above. Previous sessions can be viewed at our YouTube channel (link at top of newsletter).
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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