BIC: Hebrew Language Classes Start Again!
BIC: Hebrew Language Classes Start Again!
We are offering Beginners Liturgical Hebrew and Intermediate Modern Hebrew. Please see registration page for more details.
We are offering Beginners Liturgical Hebrew and Intermediate Modern Hebrew. Please see registration page for more details.
How Women Changed American Religion: A Jewish Perspective 5th Annual Padnos Public Engagement Lecture on Jewish Learning Guest Speaker: Karla Goldman (University of Michigan) The 2025 Padnos Lecture, delivered by Professor Karla Goldman (University of Michigan) explores how American Judaism has been shaped by general societal expectations for women's religious behavior and by new active […]
We are offering Beginners Liturgical Hebrew and Intermediate Modern Hebrew. Please see registration page for more details.
The Jewish Women’s Circle invites you to a special Purim wine tasting! Join us for an evening of fine wine, delicious pairings, and Purim inspiration! Experience a unique wine tasting led by the founder of Wine On The Vine, featuring the finest Israeli wines. As we sip and savor, we’ll explore the special connection between […]
Register Here Discussion Series Jewish-Arab Relations in Israel: Sunday Jan. 12th 10:00AM: Dr. Arik Cheshin to talk about the shared society in the Haifa University. IN-PERSON BRUNCH AT THE JCC Feb. 9 10AM: “Hand in Hand Schools” ZOOM ONLY EVENT Mar. 9 10AM: “A New Way” ZOOM ONLY EVENT Apr. 6 10AM: The New Israel […]
Join us for an uplifting and inspiring evening designed just for you! EmpowHer is a unique Jewish women’s wellness event that blends self-care, connection, and empowerment in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. 🌿 Engage in hands-on experiences with dynamic speakers and activities, including:🧘♀️ Yoga to rejuvenate your body & mind💄 Makeup Application for confidence & […]
ORT MOVIE GROUP on ZOOM We meet on the second Sunday of the month at 4PM. The group is open to all ORT members and there is a donation of $25 to ORT for the Movie Group. Members receive the zoom link the day of the meeting. For more information, check […]
We are offering Beginners Liturgical Hebrew and Intermediate Modern Hebrew. Please see registration page for more details.
Richard Primus, the Theodore J. St. Antoine Collegiate Professor of Law at the University of Michigan, and active member of Beth Israel Congregation, will speak and host a q & a session covering the sweeping changes, executive orders, and other issues that have occurred at the federal level since the inauguration. Please submit questions about […]
What are the driving forces behind hatred? Raoul Wallenberg Conversation Series, Co-Sponsored by the Frankel Center for Judaic Studies This panel discussion will highlight the connecting threads between forms of ethno-religious hatred, like Islamophobia and antisemitism, and examine the prospects for overcoming differences in pursuit of inclusive, multiracial democracy PLEASE REGISTER TO ATTEND HERE: https://myumi.ch/kPwdz […]
Join us for our annual Purim party and Megillah reading! We'll have a mini megillah this year for kids as well as a traditional megillah reading with schpiel! Bring the kids at 4:30 for games, snacks, and fun! Morah Carol's Annual Purim Play will start at 5:20. The mini megillah for the littles will begin at 6 […]
Chabad is bringing the party to Ypsilanti! This is the first public Purim Party in our town. Bring your costumes and joy, let’s celebrate together. See you there! BYOB - feel free to bring a bottle of kosher wine to share $18/family suggested donation - more if you can, less if you can't RSVP in […]
Purim at the Circus: A Celebration You Won’t Want to Miss! Join Chabad and the JCC for an exciting Purim celebration featuring the fun of the circus! This year’s event, with the theme Purim at the Circus, is packed with carnival games, popcorn, cotton candy, and a live performance by the Detroit Circus. Enjoy a […]
Jewish Storytime with PJ Library (AADL) Attendance is free and open to the public! Dates and Locations: Sunday, Feb 2- Westgate Library (2503 Jackson Ave) Sunday, Mar 16- Mallets Creek Library (3090 E Eisenhower Pkwy) Sunday, Apr 6- Mallets Creek (3090 E Eisenhower Pkwy) Sunday, Jun 1- Westgate Library (2503 Jackson Ave) Each date will […]
Jews, the Academy, and Antisemitism: How and What Should We Study? Guest Lecturer: Riv-Ellen Prell (University of Minnesota Twin Cities) PLEASE RSVP HERE: https://myumi.ch/qZ8XE Antisemitism on American campuses, both before and following the attack by Hamas on Israel on October 7, 2023 is one of nation’s key polarizing issues, acting as a magnet for virtually […]
We are offering Beginners Liturgical Hebrew and Intermediate Modern Hebrew. Please see registration page for more details.
Join the 2024-25 Frankel Institute Fellows for three panels featuring guest scholars from the USA, Canada, and Israel, all exploring various intersections of their respective studies under this year's theme, "Queer/Trans/Jewish." Please RSVP for the conference here: https://forms.gle/LMxfURuR5vaKGAy97 PANEL 1: TRANS BEFORE THE "MODERN" - 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Moderated by Simone Stirner, Panelists: […]
The Gayle & Larry Wieseneck Symposium is an annual conference hosted by the Frankel Center for Judaic Studies to explore various topics relating to Israel and to look at Israel in multiple contexts. This year, the 2024-25 Frankel Institute for Advanced Judaic Studies, themed "Queer/Trans/Jewish," is bringing in scholars from Canada, Israel, and all over […]
The ORT Book Group meets on the third Wednesday of the month (barring complications). For information about membership or to see the list of books we are reading, check the website. Some months, particularly in the winter, we meet on ZOOM. Membership in ORT is required. The website is ortannarbor.org.
A Night of Comedy and Fundraising Join us for the 3rd Annual Night of Comedy and Fundraising, Benefiting PJ Library®! Join the Jewish Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor for our 3rd Annual Night of Comedy and FUNdraising, benefiting PJ Library, at the Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase on Thursday March 20, 2025. This year’s headliner […]
Join us for a unique and meaningful art event led by future social workers of the Jewish Communal Leadership Program (JCLP) in partnership with U-M Hillel. The tension and tragedy in Israel and on campus has made an indelible mark on our student community. Renowned Jewish artist Hillel Smith will guide us in curating a […]
Join us on Sunday, March 23rd for an inspiring and dynamic celebration of Entrepreneurial Artists! 🌟 Get inspired by firsthand stories from talented artists who have transformed their passion into thriving businesses. 🏦 Hear from Comerica Bank on how their Financial Literacy Bootcamp is empowering JFS clients and local entrepreneurs. 📢 Learn from Google’s Chief of Staff about YouTube’s […]
We are offering Beginners Liturgical Hebrew and Intermediate Modern Hebrew. Please see registration page for more details.
Queer Belongings and the Jewish “Homeland”: Israeli and Jewish American Lives Between Home and Away Dr. Hila Amit (Thomas Mann House Fellow) in conversation about intersections of queerness, migration, and identity in the context of Israel/Palestine and the Jewish diaspora. Through a blend of fiction and academic inquiry, Amit examines the ways queer Jewish lives […]
Please join us for a Freedom Seder on March 25th from 6:00-8:00pm at the JCC. We will be bringing together the Jewish and Black communities of Greater Ann Arbor for a night of stories, songs, and good food. Register here
Israel Policy Forum (IPF) Senior Policy Associate Alex Lederman comes to Ann Arbor on March 26 to present an in-depth analysis of Israeli politics in the current moment, the sate of the multi-front war in the Middle East, and the current US relationship with Israel and the Palestinians. This program is a collaboration between JStreet […]
Margaret Mordukhovich, author and BIC member, will discuss her new book, My First Life. In this beautifully written memoir, Margaret Mordukhovich traces her life from her early childhood during Stalin’s era in the Soviet Union through her school years, marriage, and the birth of her children, to the process of emigrating during Perestroika and finally […]
DATES: March 31, April 7, April 21, April 28, May 12, May 19, May 26, June 9, June 16. 6-6:45 The Fundamentals of Reading Hebrew: Learn the basic principles of reading in Hebrew, practice fluency and develop confidence when reading Hebrew. (Texts in class will include prayers, biblical verses and modern passages.) 7-7:45 Conversational Modern Hebrew […]
We are offering Beginners Liturgical Hebrew and Intermediate Modern Hebrew. Please see registration page for more details.
Ilya Kreines, "In Between City": Film Screening and Director Talk Jewish collective memory has allowed Jews to maintain a deep sense of community throughout the ages. Join us for screening of the short film, In Between City, and a conversation with its director and creator, Ilya Kreines. In Between City (00:08:50) imitates a poetic wandering through a […]
Join us for a community-wide Situational Awareness Training. This training will teach you how to recognize suspicious or potentially dangerous behavior and threats, and what to do - whether you are in synagogue, at school, or going about your day. Designed for every member of the community, no background in security is required. The course […]
Join the Inclusive History Project and the Jewish Communal Leadership Program for a conversation with world-renowned food writers and U-M alumni Joan Nathan, Ruth Reichl, and Ari Weinzweig. The three will be in conversation on Wednesday, April 2, discussing the rich cultural encounters they experienced as students inAnn Arbor and sharing how their time at […]
5:15 PM - Pre-Lecture Reception, 6:00 PM - Lecture, 7:30 PM - Book Signing RSVP TO ATTEND HERE Joan Nathan is the author of twelve cookbooks including her latest work, My Life in Recipes: Food, Family, and Memories. Her 2018 book, King Solomon’s Table: A Culinary Exploration of Jewish Cooking from Around the World, won […]
Join us for a night of community building, connecting, networking and fun! The hustle and bustle of Passover is coming...take a night out and enjoy some great company! Now, more than ever, community is so important. This is a great event to meet new people and connect with old friends. Please spread the word and bring […]