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DETROIT JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL

April 15 – April 26, 2018

— JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF METROPOLITAN DETROIT — 248-661-1900 | jccdet .org/ f i lmfest iva l

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Nothing teaches children more than a parent who is willing to learn.

• For parents of young children – newborn thru 8th grade

• Prepares you to answer your child’s questions about Judaism

• Study with other parents

• Find out the meaning of Judaism for you and your family

Foundations of Jewish Family Living

Class begins March 6, 2018 for ten weeks

$95 (includes Melton Reader)(248) 205-2557 or jewishdetroit.org/melton

Tuesdays • 8:45-10:15 a.m.Hillel Day School

32200 Middlebelt Road, Farmington Hills

PRESENTED BY MELTON

The Jewish Community Center of Metro Detroit

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MONDAYTHE TRIBES OF ISRAEL: A SHAREDHOMELAND FOR A DIVIDED PEOPLERuth Bergman

10 – 11:30 AMJan. 22, 29; Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26; Mar. 5, 12, 19;Apr. 9, 16, 23

How should Israel confront the challenge of creating a Jewish and democratic State of Israel that is valued by all of Israel’s citizens? Israel is a country comprised of many “tribes”— sub-groups of people who share religious, ideological, national, and geographic identities and values with one another but not with others. The Tribes of Israel begins a conversation to restructure the relationship between the collective and the individual tribes that comprise Israel—a relationship where tribal affiliations, convictions, and rights are balanced against collective consciousness and identity. Units include a combination of lectures by Donniel Hartman and interviews with subject experts.

Tuition: $220

GAME OF THRONES: BIBLICAL EDITIONRabbi Dr. Mitch Parker

10 – 11:30 AMSeries 2: Jan. 29; Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26; Mar. 12, 19Series 3: Apr. 9, 16, 23, 30; May 7, 14; Jun. 4, 11

Palace intrigue, romance, battles of wits, strategic alliancesand betrayals are all part of the story of the establishment of the monarchy in ancient Israel. Join us as we are introduced to Samuel, the king maker; Saul the reluctant king; and David, the upstart hero of the people. Move gradually sometimes violently, and always passionately, to a unification of the twelve tribes as they become the Kingdom of Judah. Students should bring a Tanakh to class.

Tuition: $145 per series

Location: Congregation Beth Ahm

OUR JEWISH HOLIDAYS – THE REST OF THE STORY!

Just Added

Rabbi Joseph Klein

7 – 8:30 PMFeb. 26, Mar. 5, 12, 19

Explore the historical, cultural and religious back-stories behind our celebration of Purim, Passover and Shavuot. What is it about Purim and Passover that make them the most observed of the Jewish calendar? And why is Shavuot the "step-child" festival, even though it is among the oldest? How has their observance changed in 2000 years? Join us as we discuss these and many other questions.

Location: Congregation Shir Tikvah

Tuition: $70

A CRASH COURSE ON ISRAEL Just Added

Professor Howard Lupovitch

7 – 8:30 PMApr. 30; May 7, 14, 21

This crash course will be a survey of the major events and ideas in Jewish life, leading from the creation of Israel, through its challenges, and toward its path to peace.

Topics will include:

• The Zionism Idea - The radical idea to build a Jewish homeland in Palestine.

• Birth Pangs and Growing Pains of Statehood - The founding of the State of Israel in 1948 and the problems and challenges facing the new country.

• 1967: A Turning Point - How the Six-Day War altered the landscape of Israel politics and society.

• The Tortuous Path to Peace - How Israel made peace with Egypt in 1979 and why peace with the Palestinians has been so elusive. Why the peace process has been such a divisive issue for Israelis and Jews around the world.

Location: Congregation Shir Tikvah

Tuition: $70

Take both above classes for $130

Co-Sponsored by: Cohn-Haddow Center for Judaic Studies ,

JCC’s SAJE (Seminars for Adult Jewish Enrichment), JCRC/AJC

and Israel and Overseas Department of the Jewish Federation of

Metropolitan Detroit

Unless otherwise noted, classes will be held at the

MAX M. FISHER FEDERATION BUILDING

6735 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Hills

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CLASS LOCATIONSUnless otherwise noted, classes will be held at the

Max M. Fisher Federation Building 6735 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Hills

Congregation Beth Ahm 5075 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield

Congregation Shir Tikvah

3900 Northfield Pkwy, Troy

Hechtman Apartments 6700 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield

Hillel Day School 32200 Middlebelt Road, Farmington Hills

Jewish Community Center (JCC) D. Dan and Betty Kahn Building

Eugene and Marcia Applebaum Campus 6600 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield

Temple Israel 5725 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield

THE INVENTION OF JUDAISM: BABYLON TO JUDEA TO DIASPORARabbi Joseph Klein

7 – 8:30 PMApr. 9, 16, 23, 30; May 7, 14; Jun. 4, 11

The Israelite religion of our Bible is not the Judaism we livetoday. The invention of Judaism begins with the 6th Century BCE Babylonian destruction of Judea, develops in the Second Temple period, but only matures in the Diaspora. This course will focus on the invention and expansion of Judaism from the 6th Century BCE to and beyond the 6th Century CE.

Tuition: $145

IMPOSSIBLE RADIANCE:AN INTRODUCTION TO THE ZOHARAND EARLY KABBALAHDr. Justin Sledge

7 – 8:30 PMJan. 22, 29; Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26; Mar. 5, 12

The most recent addition to Jewish scriptures is the most intriguing, controversial and difficult: The Sefer Zohar or Book of Splendor. While even its authorship and date of composition, and thereby its authenticity, are contested, this collection of mystical texts has become the backbone of the modern Jewish mystical tradition. What is the Zohar? What does it teach? How is it related to the Kabbalah? This class will be an introduction to Sefer Zohar, the ideas that lead to it and the controversy surrounding it. It is recommended that students purchase: Zohar, The Book of Enlightenment by Daniel Matt for the class.

Tuition: $145

REGISTER ONLINE!feded.online

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TUESDAYMELTON PRESENTS: FOUNDATIONSOF JEWISH FAMILY LIVINGFor parents of children, newborn through 8th grade

Rebecca Starr

8:45 AM (Coffee and Snacks)9 – 10:15 AMMar. 6, 13, 20; Apr. 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22

Meet and study with other parents as you become Jewish role models for your children. Foundations helps you develop a deeper understanding of Jewish core values and a greater appreciation of Jewish holidays and celebrations. The class will discuss family life situations using master stories and sacred texts from our tradition. Many of the lessons are paired with selections from the PJ Library books.

Tuition: $95 (Includes Melton Reader)

Location: Hillel Day School

Co-Sponsored by PJ Library and JBaby Detroit

UNDERSTANDING ANTI-SEMITISM - PART IIRuth Bergman

10 – 11:30 AMJan. 23, 30; Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27; Mar. 6, 13, 20;Apr. 10, 17, 24

What is anti-semitism and what are its causes? Is every incident unique, or can we place all of it into a framework of understanding? We will examine the nature of anti-semitism (and really, the nature of all group-targeted prejudices) and explore the factors that influence people to hate the stranger in their midst. The course will begin with the ancient world and look at the evolution of anti-semitism overtime. This course will change the way you think about prejudice in general and anti-semitism in particular. New students welcome.

Tuition: $220

Location: Jewish Community Center

Co-Sponsored by Anti-Defamation League, Michigan Regional

Office; JCC’s SAJE (Seminars for Adult Jewish Enrichment)

CONTEMPORARY HALACHIC DEBATESRabbi Michele Faudem

9:30 – 10:30 AMSeries 2: Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30; Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27; Mar. 6, 13Series 3: Mar. 20; Apr. 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29;June 5

Judaism and debate have always gone hand-in-hand. Halacha (Jewish law) has been the traditional language of the Jewish people for a very long time. Who decides the Halacha and how did they arrive at the decision? What does Halacha have to say about conjoined twins, copyright and intellectual property, reporting criminals, adopting rituals outside of Judaism, civil marriage? Explore these and other contemporary Halachic debates through text and lively discussion.

Tuition: $125 per 10-week series

CHAPTER AND VERSE – BOOKS OF SAMUELRabbi Michele Faudem

10:45 – 11:45 AMSeries 2: Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30; Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27; Mar. 6, 13Series 3: Mar. 20; Apr. 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29;Jun. 5

The Books of Samuel continue the story of the Jewish People and tells of the consolidation of the tribes of Israel into a monarchy. The period covered in the book is dramatic in character and content. There is jealousy, intrigue and is dominated by three interesting personalities of Samuel, Saul and David.


FOR MORE INFORMATION:

248.205.2557

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THE TEACHINGS OF THE TALMUDRabbi Rod Glogower

10:30 AM – 12 NOONJan. 30; Feb. 6, 13, 20; Mar. 6, 13, 20;Apr. 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22

Discuss the nature and inner workings of Jewish law. Explore what the ancient to modern rabbinic sources have to say about a wide range of contemporary issues. Past topics include bio-medical ethics, conversion to Judaism, and the nature of the Yetzer Hara (evil inclination), among many others. Hebrew reading is helpful, but not required. New students welcome.

Tuition: $245

(Also offered Wednesday evenings)

FINDING SACREDNESS IN SECULAR SONG: A MUSICAL SERIES Cantor Neil Michaels

12 NOON – 1:30 PM Bring your own lunch and enjoyJan. 9, 16, 30

A message to our students from Cantor Michaels: We have all heard a song that follows us around for days, weeks, or years and no matter what we do, we can’t get it out of our head. There is a song that has been repeating itself in my mind “Hallelujah,” by the Canadian Jewish poet and songwriter Leonard Cohen. It has been performed by many singers, and was in the soundtrack for the movie “Shrek.” What is it about this song that captivates me and so many others? Underneath Cohen’s song and other non-liturgical or secular songs are naked truths that resonates so deeply it suggests something more profound and ethereal. Together we will explore the mystery behind the great popular songs that inspire our own personal spiritual longings.

Tuition: $60

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Just Added

BRINGING HEAVEN TO THE PEOPLE -THE STORY OF HASIDISMProfessor Howard Lupovitch

7 – 8:30 PMFeb. 27; Mar. 6, 13, 20

This course will explore the origins and beginnings of Hassidic Judaism in Poland and how, with two generations, this new movement in Judaism conquered most of Eastern Europe and, eventually, became a driving force in Jewish life in Israel and North America, appealing both to observant and non-observant Jews alike.

Tuition: $70

Co-Sponsored by: Cohn-Haddow Center for Judaic Studies and

JCC’s SAJE (Seminars for Adult Jewish Enrichment)

Unless otherwise noted, classes will be held at the

MAX M. FISHER FEDERATION BUILDING6735 Telegraph Road,

Bloomfield Hills

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WEDNESDAYTHE BOOK OF EXODUSRabbi Joseph Klein

9:30 – 11 AMJan. 24, 31; Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28; Mar. 7, 14

This course will take a close and careful reading of the better-known Exodus narratives, looking for messages and meaning beneath the surface, with presented commentaries from both Rabbinic and Christian sources. The class will incorporate a discussion of the Documentary Hypothesis as a means of better understanding the purpose and intention of this foundation text of Torah. Students should bring a Bible translation of their choice.

Tuition: $145

THE FIVE SCROLLSRabbi Joseph Klein

9:30 – 11 AMApr. 11, 18, 25; May 2, 9

Rabbinic tradition assigned five books (scrolls) from the Writings section of Hebrew Scripture as festival readings: Song of Songs (Pesach), Ruth (Shavuot), Ecclesiastes (Sukkot), Esther (Purim) and Lamentations (Tisha B’Av). Three of these books were controversial additions to the canon of Hebrew Scriptures, and all deserve careful study of their content and meaning. A variety of scholarship perspectives will be discussed from medieval to modern rabbinic and recent Christian commentaries. Students should bring a Bible translation of their choice.

Tuition: $90

MEDICAL ETHICS OF JUDAISM: THE CREATION OF LIFEJill Gutmann

10:30 – 12 NOONApr. 11, 18, 25; May 2

Join us as we examine and apply Jewish ethics to the beginnings of life. What does Judaism say about in vitro fertilization, genetic testing, abortion, selective reduction, surrogacy and birth? Through the use of actual case studies and real world current examples, see how Jewish texts interweave with current medical ethics on creating life. How do we balance Jewish beliefs, modern medicine and the creation of life?

Tuition: $70

Co-Sponsored by JBaby Detroit

THE BOOK OF RUTH: TEXT, SUBTEXTAND CONTEXTRabbi Rod Glogower

10:30 AM – 12 NOONJan. 31; Feb. 7, 14, 21; Mar. 7, 14, 21;Apr. 11, 18, 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23

The Book of Ruth is one of the crown jewels of the Hebrew Bible. Its seemingly simple and idyllic story contains, in reality, depth and profundity. This class will feature close textual analysis which will focus upon the literary and theological themes of the story and will explore the framework of ancient Jewish law in which it unfolds. Please join us as we continue the journey of textual study.

Tuition: $245

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WEDNESDAY (continued)

SAYINGS OF THE WISE: THE BOOKOF PROVERBSRabbi Michele Faudem

12 NOON – 1:15 PMSeries 2: Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31; Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28Series 3: Mar. 7, 14, 21; Apr. 11, 18, 25; May 2, 9

Packed with wisdom, The Book of Proverbs is made up of short but weighty sayings that are relevant to everyday life. With Rabbi Faudem as your guide, explore Solomon’s wise words on knowledge, justice, judgment, equity, evil and more in a lively study/discussion format.


Location: Please note this class now meets at the Max M. Fisher Federation Building

UNEARTHING THE BIBLE: THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF PALESTINE/ISRAELDr. Michael Pytlik

1 – 2:30 PMMay 9, 16, 23, 30; Jun. 6

How and why did the earliest explorers discover sites that had been lost to history? The land of the Bible was ripe for explorers and archaeologists to rediscover the ancient landscape, and their work helped illuminate the biblical stories to an eager public. Join us as we explore the problems and opportunities of using ancient written sources in archaeological research. Our focus will include the discoveries of Megiddo, Gezer, Jerusalem, Masada and Lachish, among others.

Tuition: $90

THE TEACHINGS OF THE TALMUDRabbi Rod Glogower

7 – 8:30 PMJan. 31; Feb. 7, 14, 21; Mar. 7, 14, 21;Apr. 11, 18, 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23

(For course description see Tuesday at 10:30 AM)

Tuition: $245

Just Added

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

248.205.2557

A JEWISH UNDERSTANDING OF THEWRITINGS OF PAULRabbi Joseph Klein

7 – 8:30 PMJan. 24, 31; Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28; Mar. 7, 14

Selected readings from Paul’s New Testament Epistles will be carefully examined to explore Paul’s theology as a blending of Hellenistic thought and Jewish history. This course will ultimately focus on an explanation and understanding of Paul’s “conversion”, and how he impacted and challenged the late 1st Century community of Jesus-believers. Students should bring a copy of the New Testament.

Tuition: $145

A JEWISH UNDERSTANDING OF THEPARTING OF THE WAYSRabbi Joseph Klein

7 – 8:30 PMApr. 11, 18, 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

This course will explore Jewish/Christian relations from the 2nd – 4th Century through readings from both the Early Church Fathers and Rabbinic literature—all in answer to the question of how a 1st Century Jewish leader, who lived, prayed, thought, ate, spoke and died Jewish; whose disciples were only Jewish; and who preached only a Jewish message, only to Jews—could and would become the focal point of a religion that is not Judaism!

Tuition: $145

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THURSDAY“WE’RE NOT IN SHUSHAN ANYMORE”: HOW THE RABBIS REWROTE THE STORY OF ESTHER Rabbi Rob Dobrusin

10 – 11 AMApr. 26; May 3, 10

Esther is the only book of the Bible which does not mention the name of God. See how the Rabbis resolved this dilemma by rewriting Midrashim (textual commentaries) to transform the entire story. Esther and Mordechai become spiritually centered Jews and Mordechai’s conflict with Haman is portrayed as a strong stand against idolatry. Study some of these rather unconventional midrashim and discuss why the Rabbis sought to change this story.

Tuition: $36

LIVING A BEAUTIFUL LIFETHROUGH MUSSARRabbi Michael Cohen

11:30 AM – 1 PMSeries 2: Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25; Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22Series 3: Mar. 8, 15, 22; Apr. 12, 19, 26; May 3, 10

Mussar is a thousand-year old Jewish system for personal growth and ethical living. Discover what Mussar is (and isn’t), where it comes from, and how to live a Mussar life. Explore questions such as how to make authentic decisions and finding a true perspective.


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For more information about Melton visit jewishdetroit.org/melton

THE JEWISH BELIEF OF THE AFTERLIFERabbi Joseph Krakoff

12 NOON – 1:30 PM Bring your own lunch and enjoyMay 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

In Judaism we are extremely focused on living well in this world while often neglecting any conversation about what happens after we leave it. For this reason many people have no idea that there is an entire theology focused on the afterlife. Together we will explore different Jewish beliefs about what happens when we leave this world.

Tuition: $90

Location: Jewish Community Center

CONTEMPORARY HALACHIC DEBATESRabbi Michele Faudem

6:45 – 7:45 PMSeries 2: Jan. 11, 18, 25; Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22; Mar. 8Series 3: Mar. 22; Apr. 12, 19, 26; May 3, 10, 17, 24

Judaism and debate have always gone hand-in-hand. Halacha (Jewish law) has been the traditional language of the Jewish people for a long time. Who decides the Halacha and how did they arrive at the decision? What does Halacha have to say about conjoined twins, copyright and intellectual property, reporting criminals, adopting rituals outside of Judaism, civil marriage? Explore these and other contemporary Halachic debates through text and discussion.


Location: Temple Israel

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START DATES AT A GLANCEJANUARYJan. 3 (Wed.) 10 AM Hebrew Language and Literature (Series 2) Lev

Jan. 3 (Wed.) 12:15 PM Intermediate Hebrew 4 (Series 2) Lev

Jan. 4 (Thu.) 11:30 AM Living a Beautiful Life Through Mussar (Series 2) Cohen

Jan. 8 (Mon.) 10:15 AM Advanced Hebrew 1 (Series 2) Lev

Jan. 8 (Mon.) 12:30 PM Advanced Beginning Hebrew 1 (Series 2) Lev

Jan. 8 (Mon.) 7 PM Advanced Hebrew 2 (Series 2) Lev/Poris

Jan. 9 (Tue.) 9:30 AM Contemporary Halachic Debates (Series 2) Faudem

Jan. 9 (Tue.) 10:45 AM Chapter and Verse: Books of Samuel (Series 2) Faudem

Jan. 9 (Tue.) 11 AM Intermediate Hebrew 3 (Series 2) Lev

Jan. 9 (Tue.) 12 NOON Finding Sacredness in Secular Song Michaels

Jan. 10 (Wed.) 12 NOON The Book of Proverbs (Series 2) Faudem

Jan. 11 (Thu.) 6:45 PM Halachic Debates (Series 2) Faudem

Jan. 12 (Fri.) 10 AM Parsha Hashavuah (Series 2) Rabbis and Educators

Jan. 14 (Sun.) 10 AM Hebrew Language and Literature (Series 2) Lev

Jan. 22 (Mon.) 10 AM Tribes of Israel Bergman

Jan. 22 (Mon.) 10 AM Game of Thrones (Series 2) Parker

Jan. 22 (Mon.) 6:15 PM Total Beginner Hebrew 1 Dovas

Jan. 22 (Mon.) 7 PM Introduction to the Zohar Sledge

Jan. 22 (Mon.) 7:30 PM Advanced Beginner Hebrew 2 (Series 2) Dovas

Jan. 23 (Tue.) 10 AM Understanding Anti-Semitism (Part II) Bergman

Jan. 24 (Wed.) 9:30 PM The Book of Exodus Klein

Jan. 24 (Wed.) 7 PM The Writings of Paul Klein

Jan. 30 (Tue.) 10:30 AM The Teachings of the Talmud (Series 2) Glogower

Jan. 31 (Wed.) 10:30 AM The Book of Ruth (Series 2) Glogower

Jan. 31 (Wed.) 7 PM The Teachings of the Talmud (Series 2) Glogower

Unless otherwise indicated, classes meet at the Max M. Fisher Federation Building, 6735 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Hills

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FEBRUARYFeb. 26 (Mon.) 7 PM Our Jewish Holidays – The Rest of the Story Klein

Feb. 27 (Tue.) 7 PM The Story of Hasidism Lupovitch

MARCHMar. 6 (Tue.) 8:45 AM Foundations of Family Living Starr

Mar. 7 (Wed.) 12 NOON The Book of Proverbs (Series 3) Faudem

Mar. 8 (Thu.) 11:30 AM Living a Beautiful Life Through Mussar (Series 3) Cohen

Mar. 11 (Mon.) 10 AM Total Beginner Hebrew 1 Berkovitz

Mar. 20 (Tue.) 9:30 AM Contemporary Halachic Debates (Series 3) Faudem

Mar. 20 (Tue.) 10:45 AM Chapter and Verse: Books of Samuel (Series 3) Faudem

Mar. 22 (Thu.) 6:45 PM Contemporary Halachic Debates (Series 3) Faudem

Mar. 23 (Fri.) 10 AM Parsha Hashavuah (Series 3) Rabbis and Educators

APRILApr. 9 (Mon.) 10 AM Game of Thrones (Series 3) Parker

Apr. 9 (Mon.) 7 PM The Invention of Judaism Klein

Apr. 11 (Wed.) 9:30 A The Five Scrolls Klein

Apr. 11 (Wed.) 10:30 AM The Creation of Life: Medical Ethics of Judaism Gutmann

Apr. 11 (Wed.) 7 PM Parting of the Ways Klein

Apr. 26 (Thu.) 10 AM How the Rabbis Rewrote the Story of Esther Dobrusin

Apr. 30 (Mon.) 7 PM A Crash Course in Israel Lupovitch

MAYMay 3 (Thu.) 12 NOON Jewish Belief of the Afterlife Krakoff

May 9 (Wed.) 1 PM The Archaeology of Palestine/Israel Pytlik

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FRIDAY

REGISTER ONLINE!feded.online

PARSHA HASHAVUAH(WEEKLY TORAH PORTION)Instructor: Rabbis and Educators

10 – 11 AMSeries 2: Jan. 12, 19, 26; Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23; Mar. 2, 9, 16Series 3: Mar. 23; Apr. 13, 20, 27; May 4, 11, 18, 25;June 1, 8

Each week a different rabbi or educator will present the weekly Torah portion from his or her own perspective. You never know who will be teaching each week, but it is always enlightening! Sign up for one 10-week series or the entire year.


Co-Sponsored by the Michigan Board of Rabbis

IMPROBABLE PEOPLE FROMJEWISH HISTORYRabbi Eliezer Finkelman

11:15 AM – 12:15 PMSeries 2: Jan. 12, 19, 26; Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23; Mar. 2Series 3: Mar. 23, Apr. 13, 20, 27; May 4, 11, 18, 25

Each week we meet one of our predecessors, not-so-well known members of the tribe from earlier centuries, whose exploits deserve remembering. We can feel inspired by the heroic deeds of these heroes and heroines, and shocked by their misdeeds. Look forward to classes about pirates of the caribbean, masters of the languages of the American Indians, the ruler’s mistress who helped her people and the scoundrelly scholar who defrauded them.


• I have a lot of questions about Judaism.

• It’s important for me to teach Jewish values to my children.

• I want to understand the meaning behind rituals.

• Melton is the Jewish education I never had.

• I’m intrigued by exploring Jewish topics from different perspectives.

• With multiple sites and online listening, it’s never been easier for me to learn.

• I’m eager to join a community of learners.

Why melton?

New Melton classes begin

Fall 2018For more information:

(248) 205–2557 jewishdetroit.org/melton Email: [email protected]

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HEBREW LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE CLASSESSupported by the Harold Wade Hebrew Literacy Fund. Scholarships for Hebrew classes available upon request.

Listed in order of levels

For more information about Hebrew classes, or to discuss placement for new students, contact Nira Lev, Director of Hebrew Programs, 248-330-3601 or [email protected].

TOTAL BEGINNER HEBREW 1For anyone who wants to learn conversational Hebrew. Hebrew letter recognition and basic Hebrew reading skills are required. (Non-Hebrew readers should take the pre-requisite “Learn to Read Hebrew in 10 weeks” prior to signing up for this class).

Josh BerkovitzMonday, 10 – 11:15 AM

Mar. 12, 19; Apr. 9, 16, 23, 30; May 7, 14; Jun. 4, 11

Tuition: $ 100

Bosmat DovasMonday, 6:15 – 7:30 PM

Jan. 22, 29; Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26; Mar. 5, 12, 19; Apr. 9, 16, 23, 30

Tuition: $175

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ADVANCED BEGINNER HEBREW 1Nira Lev

Monday, 12:30 – 1:45 PM

Jan. 8, 22, 29; Feb. 5, 12, 26; Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26;

Apr. 2, 23; May 14; Jun. 4

Tuition: $175

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ADVANCED BEGINNER HEBREW 2Bosmat DovasMonday, 7:30 – 8:45 PM

Jan. 22, 29; Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26; Mar. 5, 12, 19;

Apr. 9, 16, 23, 30

Tuition: $175

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INTERMEDIATE HEBREW 3Nira LevTuesday, 11 – 12 NOON

Series 2: Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30; Feb. 6, 13, 27; Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27; Apr. 3, 10

Tuition: $140

INTERMEDIATE HEBREW 4Nira LevWednesday, 12:15 – 1:15 PM

Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Feb. 7, 14, 28; Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28; Apr. 4

Tuition: $140

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ADVANCED HEBREW 1Nira LevMonday, 10:15 – 12:15 PM

Jan. 8, 22, 29; Feb. 5, 12, 26; Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26;

Apr. 2, 23; May 14; Jun. 4

Tuition: $265

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ADVANCED HEBREW 2Nira Lev & Amalia PorisMonday, 7 – 9 PM

Jan. 8, 22, 29; Feb. 5, 12, 26; Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26;

Apr. 2, 23; May 14; Jun. 4

Tuition: $265

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HEBREW LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE 1Nira LevWednesday, 10 – 12 NOON

Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14, 28; Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28;

Apr. 4

Tuition: $265

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HEBREW LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE 2Nira LevSunday, 10 – 12 NOON

Jan. 14, 21, 28; Feb. 4, 11, 25; Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25;

Apr. 1, 22; May 13; Jun. 3

Tuition: $265

Location: Hechtman Apts

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HOLD THE DATE

L I M M U D M I C H I G A NSUNDAY, MARCH 11, 2018

The new Student Center at Wayne State University, Detroit

CO-SPONSORED PROGRAMS

JLI (JEWISH LEARNING INSTITUTE) WITH RABBI SHNEUR SILBERBERGAll classes meet on Thursdays (unless otherwise indicated) from 7 – 8:30 PM at the Max M. Fisher Federation Building.

Classes are also offered on Sunday mornings at 11 AM at the Bais Chabad Torah Center.

Cost: $80

The Art of CommunicationJan 25; Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22

Explore Jewish insights into forging positive interactions.

The ExistenceApr. 26; May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

Wisdom of the Parsha

Tuesdays, 10 AM

Join us for an exciting, meaningful and in-depth exploration of lessons in the weekly Torah reading portion.

No cost.

Wisdom for Kind, Ethical, and Mindful Relationships

Mondays, 8 PM If you wish to become a better person, enhance your

relationships, and make the world a better place...join us for this empowering weekly series!

Topics include: Respect • Love and Friendship • Honesty • Avoiding Hurtful Words • Advice and Feedback • Kindness • Apologizing • Giving Benefit of the Doubt • Disagreeing Peacefully • Forgiveness • Accepting

Differences • Privacy • Comforting Others In Pain • Jealousy • Honoring Commitments • Restoring Harmony • Gratitude • Not Speaking Ill of Others • Keeping Secrets • Empathy

No cost. Donations to defray cost of refreshments are welcome.

THE JEWISH VALUES INSTITUTE WITH RABBI TZVI MULLERBlumenstein Jewish Learning Center, 36300 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills

To register or for more information call 248-207-5513

For more information or to register, please email:

[email protected] or 248-996-5818

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Prenatal classes being offered starting Feb, 2018.

• Postpartum support and connection

• Resources for new parents

• Fun events with community partners

CONNECTING

JEWISH FAMILIES

FROM BUMP

TO BIRTH

AND BEYOND. Connect with us today: jewishdetroit.org/jbaby

SPARC is a program specializing in adult Jewish learning. To find out more go to: jewishdetroit.org/feded. For information or to register for a class call 248-432-5630.

S N O W B I R D S Don’t miss out on your favorite classes or teachers! Sign up and attend up to the time you are departing for warmer weather, or resume classes once you return from sunnier parts. Tuition is the cost of the sessions attending, plus 10%. Snowbirds must determine their schedule in advance and no refunds will be given for missed classes. Material fees must be paid in full. Some restrictions may apply. This offer is not valid for classes with limited enrollment. This offer does not apply to the Melton Snowbird policy.

Have you ever wished that you could take Melton all over again? Maybe you have a friend who has always wanted to take Melton but didn’t want to go alone?

NOW IS YOUR CHANCE! Coming Fall, 2018, we are offering Melton Take 2 for second timers. You may choose to start all over with Year 1 or jump right into Year 2. This offer is limited to only a few people per class. And, best of all, alumni taking Melton Take 2 will receive a $150 discount (no additional discounts apply).

TAKE 2!

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INSTRUCTORSRuth Weiss Bergman has been teaching in the Detroit Jewish community for 22 years. She taught for the Midrasha College of Jewish Studies, Hillel Day School, Frankel Jewish Academy, Global Day of Jewish Learning and Women’s Day of Learning. Ms. Bergman is currently an instructor for Melton, Melton Scholars Curriculum and FedEd classes.

Josh Berkovitz is a native of Israel and holds a B.Sc. Engineering degree from the University of Philadelphia, PA. He has been teaching Hebrew, Judaica and History of Israel in the Detroit Jewish community and Windsor, Ontario JCC for the last 15 years. Joshua serves on the Board of Michigan Friends of the IDF as well as JNF in Ontario, Canada.

Rabbi Michael Cohen is the Rabbi of Young Israel of Oak Park. He comes from a diverse background; born in England to parents who came from the Iraqi Community in India, he studied in Carmel College the first Jewish Boarding School of its kind in England, and in the Yeshivot of D’var Yerushalayim, Gateshead and The Mir in Jerusalem. Rabbi Cohen is a student of some of the foremost teachers of Mussar including the authors of many modern day classics. He was the Rabbi of the Sephardi Community of Greater Detroit from 2002-2007.

Bosmat Dovas is a native of Israel and has been teaching Hebrew in the Detroit Jewish Community for the past 20 years. She has been a Hebrew instructor at the Frankel Academy for the past 7 years and prior to that she was the Director of Education at Congregation Beth Shalom in Oak Park. She has taught Hebrew immersion classes and Jewish studies at local Hebrew schools and has presented to both students and teachers.

Rabbi Robert Dobrusin was born and raised in Boston and has served at Beth Israel in Ann Arbor since 1988. He was ordained from the Jewish Theological Seminary, and in 2015 was named one of the 33 most inspiring rabbis in America by The Forward. He is a published author of numerous essays and sermons, and a book entitled The Long Way Around: Stories and Sermon’s from a Life’s Journey.

Rabbi Michele Faudem was ordained by The Jewish Theological Seminary of America in 1995. She also earned her M.A. in Education from The Jewish Theological Seminary of America. She was the Coordinator of Adult Jewish Education at the Houston JCC and the Houston Melton Director. Rabbi Faudem currently teaches Melton and FedEd classes, and is the Rabbi/Educator for Hillel of Metropolitan Detroit.

Rabbi Dr. Eliezer Finkelman holds a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from City University of New York, and Rabbinical Ordination from Yeshiva University. He served as Rabbi of Congregation Beth Israel in Berkeley, CA and as Hillel Director at Wayne State University. He teaches Literature at Lawrence Technological University, and serves as Co-Rabbi of Congregation Or Chadash in Oak Park. His stories often appear in the Jewish News. Hobbies include archery and brewing wine.

Rabbi Rod Glogower is the rabbinic resource person on staff of the B’nai Brith Hillel Foundation at the University of Michigan and an adjunct professor at the University of Michigan Law School. He received his rabbinic ordination with distinction from Midrasha Seminary of Machon Harry Fischel in Jerusalem.

Jill Gutmann has a wide array of experiences in Jewish ethics, Jewish culinary history and preparation, halakha, medical ethics, and public health. She holds an AB from Smith College; Fulbright Grantee to South Korea; a Masters of Public Health from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine; and a Masters of Arts in Jewish law and ethics from Hebrew Union College in Cincinnati. Her scholarly work has focused on a Jewish prospective on wrongful birth law suits and issues with lactation policy in the United States. She has served on hospital ethics boards and worked as an ethicist for the CDC and the Israeli Ministry of Health. She served on faculty at the Florence Melton School in Auckland, New Zealand.

Rabbi Joseph Klein was Senior Rabbi of Temple Emanu-El of Oak Park for 16 years before becoming Rabbi Emeritus in 2013. He holds a Master of Hebrew Letters and received his ordination from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in Cincinnati, Ohio. Rabbi Klein has been Adjunct Professor at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Indiana State University and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, teaching courses on Genesis, Hebrew Scripture, First Century History, New Testament, and Introduction to Judaism. He is currently Adjunct Professor at Oakland University, Marygrove College and Rochester College.

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Rabbi Joseph H. Krakoff is the Senior Director of Jewish Hospice and Chaplaincy Network. He also serves on the Hospice teams of Residential Hospice and Heart to Heart Hospice. Rabbi Krakoff offers classes and seminars on a variety of spiritual topics and is a guest lecturer in the Wayne State Medical School’s Health and Wellness program. Rabbi Krakoff is a graduate of Bucknell University in Lewisburg, PA, the University of Judaism in Los Angeles, CA and the Jewish Theological Seminary in New York, NY.

Nira Lev holds two M.A degrees from Hebrew University and Tel Aviv University and is a graduate of the Post-Graduate Leadership Training Program from NYU. For over 30 years she has been teaching Hebrew, Bible and Literature, training teachers and presenting workshops nationwide, lecturing on Bible at Elderhostels and developing curricula for students and teachers. She is the author of several Hebrew textbooks and of several publications and was the editor of the Hebrew monthly Ivriton. She currently teaches at Oakland University. She is a recipient of the Berman Outstanding Professional Service Award and of the Schochet Outstanding Teacher Award.

Professor Howard Lupovitch received a Ph.D. in Jewish History from Columbia University. He has taught at Cornell University, Colby College, the University of Western Ontario and U of M where he was also a fellow at the Frankel Institute for Advanced Jewish Studies. He is currently Associate Professor of History and the Director of the Cohn-Haddow Center for Judaic Studies at Wayne State University. Professor Lupovitch is the 2009 winner of the Benard L. Maas Prize for Achievement in Jewish Culture and Continuity in the Area of Humanities.

Cantor Neil Michaels is celebrating his recent certification as Cantor from Hebrew Union College- Jewish Institute of Religion and has been serving Temple Israel for the past 15 years. Cantor Michaels was born and raised in Toronto, Canada. He attended Juilliard School with a scholarship to the voice program where he went on to complete his Bachelor of Music degree. Neil continued his graduate studies in Philadelphia at The Curtis Institute of Music. Neil’s first love has always been the theatre and he has performed leading roles in opera and musical theatre in the country’s most recognizable houses including, the Metropolitan Opera, the Opera Company of Philadelphia, and the Santa Fe Opera. He has produced numerous concerts, co-produced a CD of worship music and has released a solo recording.

Rabbi Dr. Mitch Parker is the new spiritual leader of B’nai Israel Synagogue, as well as a practicing child psychologist. He has been teaching for more than 30 years and recently completed a 10-year, in-depth study of the Torah with students in the FedEd program.

Amalia Poris graduated from Beit Berel Teacher’s College in Israel. She started her career in the Israeli Defense Force, teaching Hebrew to new immigrant soldiers. She has been teaching Judaic Studies in Jewish Day Schools for 28 years and is currently a teacher and a Hebrew Language coordinator at Hillel Day School. She is participating in a special Master Hebrew Teacher’s program at the Hebrew College in Boston.

Dr. Michael Pytlik is adjunct assistant professor in Anthropology and Religion and the Director of Jewish Studies at Oakland University, Rochester, MI. He has excavated a number of biblical and more recent sites in Israel, and takes students from Oakland to Israel each year on excavations. Dr. Pytlik has a Bachelor’s degree in History and Philosophy, a Masters in Jewish Studies and a Doctorate in Jewish Studies from Spertus College of Judaic Studies and Leadership, Chicago, on historical and theological questions relating to the early Israelite monarchy at the time of King David.

Dr. Justin Sledge received his M.A. in Religious Studies and Mysticism at the Universiteit Van Amsterdam before turning his attention to philosophy in which he earned his Ph.D. from the University of Memphis. He currently teaches part-time in religious studies and philosophy. His interests include radical political philosophy, metaphysics, and non-canonical philosophy.

Rebecca Starr received her undergraduate degree in Education and Judaic Studies and a Master’s Degree in Social Work and Jewish Communal Service from the University of Michigan. She served as the Director of Education and Programming at Northern Hills Synagogue in Cincinnati and Assistant Director of Federation’s Alliance for Jewish Education. Rebecca currently serves as an independent educational consultant and an instructor for Melton. She also works at Camp Ramah in Canada in the summer and works with the National Ramah Commission and the Detroit Ramah Fellows Program throughout the year.

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ADDED BENEFITS WHEN YOU JOIN DETROIT FRIENDS OF MELTON:Enroll in FedEd or Melton classes totaling $600 or more during the 2018-19 school year (ending June 30, 2019) and receive a 40% discount on each additional class. Minimum donation $36. Some restrictions apply and do not include material fees. Donations are tax deductible as allowed by law.

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