Jlive is your one-stop hub for all the great events going on in Jewish Detroit. Discovery, classes, celebrations and more… there’s always something for everyone. Visit the Jlive site to see more!
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Intro to Judaism with Rabbi Dan Horwitz | January 16 to May 22
Whether you were a Hebrew school rock star or dropout, are looking for a fun refresher course, are at the beginning of your Jewish learning journey, want to connect better with your partner, or are Jewish or not Jewish or Jew-ish, join us as we explore all the best of the Jewish tradition, from Torah to food to holidays to Israel and more!
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Here’s the Deal: Canasta 101 | January 17
Join Federation’s Young Women’s Philanthropy for this fun-filled, four-part series and learn this classic card game from one of our community’s very own canasta queens! Bring along a friend or we’ll have a partner for you, meet other women of all ages, enjoy refreshments (coffee by day and cabernet by night) and carry on the tradition of one of Jewish Detroit’s favorite pastimes.
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JGrand: Bubbies, Zaydies, and Grandbabies! | January 17
Reunite at The J! We’re back! Please join us in-person (and on select virtual dates) as we continue a 70+ year cultural and literary celebration that showcases diverse authors, curates new Jewish writing, and promotes the global art of Jewish storytelling.
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YFTI Ski Trip | January 27
YFTI, JOIN US FOR AN AWESOME WEEKEND AT SHANTY CREEK RESORT!
No experience necessary!
We’ll meet at Temple Israel at 12:30 pm on Friday, January 27th for two days of skiing, tubing, and SO MUCH MORE.
Not a skier? Not a problem! Hang out in Traverse City with your friends!
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ASIST Training: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training | January 30-31
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a two-day interactive workshop that teaches how to recognize when someone may be at risk of suicide and how to work with them to keep them safe.
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Bookstock Colossal Collection Laurel Park Place, Livonia | February 5
Drive up and drop off your gently used books, audiobooks, records, cd’s and dvd’s to Bookstock, metro Detroit’s biggest and best used book and media sale. Bookstock is a community service project where proceeds benefit literacy and education projects in the City of Detroit, and counties throughout metro Detroit and northern Michigan. Bookstock 2023 will run April 23-30 at Laurel Park Place in Livonia.