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NEWS & EVENTS
Aug. 1-21, 2023
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WILL RETURN AFTER THE HIGH HOLIDAYS | |
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IT'S TIME TO RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP COMMITMENT!
Please remember that membership renewal is no longer automatic!
... AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
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- STATE SENATOR JEREMY MOSS
AN UPDATE FROM LANSING
Senator (and Senate President Pro-Tempore) Jeremy Moss joins us for an update from the state capital.
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Thank you to Harriet Maza & Larry Ellenbogen for sponsoring this week's Oneg!
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IN PERSON OR ON YOUTUBE:
Click HERE or on the graphic for YouTube (live & recorded).
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✦ August 11, 6PM - NOTE TIME!
IN-PERSON ONLY
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SCREENING OF "THE SETTLERS"
An intimate look at life inside the Jewish settlements in the West Bank.
Join us for a screening of the first film of its kind to offer a comprehensive view of the Jewish settlers in the occupied territories of the West Bank. An historical overview, a geopolitical study and an intimate look at those people at the core of the daunting challenges facing Israel and the international community as violence from the West Bank escalates.
A light dinner of salad and pizza will be served during the screening of the film (no charge).
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✦ August 18, 7PM
- BAT MITZVAH OF ELYSE LEVY
ADDRESSING CLIMATE CHANGE DENIALISM
Elyse will share her thoughts about how engaging our humanistic values can help us to address the arguments of climate change deniers.
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✦ August 25, 7PM
- GUEST LEADER & SPEAKER MELANIE GOLDBERG
TOPIC: "SOUP OR SALAD?"
Is the US a melting pot or salad bowl. What is the difference? Melanie will discuss the challenge of honoring one's own heritage while striving for a cohesive society.
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HELP US SPREAD THE WORD TO POTENTIAL NEW FAMILIES!
SPINOZA NIGHT!
For Newcomers & Families Returning to Our Family-Youth Education Program
Thursday, Aug. 17, 5:30PM
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Pizza Dinner, Arts & Crafts, Kids' Playtime & Info
RSVP: 248.477.1410
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THE HIGH HOLIDAYS ARE JUST AROUND THE CORNER! | |
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Erev (Eve of) Rosh Hashanah
Fri., Sept. 15, 7PM
Rabbi's Topic
Uncovering Humanistic Wisdom: The Limits of Knowledge
Rosh Hashanah Morning
Sat., Sept. 16, 10:30AM
Rabbi's Topic
Uncovering Humanistic Wisdom: The Ethics of Dignity
Kol Nidrei (Yom Kippur Eve)
Sun., Sept. 24, 7PM
Rabbi's Topic
Uncovering Humanistic Wisdom: The Dimensions of Shame
Yom Kippur Morning
Mon., Sept. 25, 10:30AM
Rabbi's Topic
Uncovering Humanistic Wisdom: The Gifts of Legacy
Nizkor Yom Kippur Memorial Service
Mon., Sept. 25, 2PM
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WATCH FOR DETAILS IN THE NEWSLETTER OR ON THE WEBSITE!
Guests are always welcome.
No tickets or advance arrangements required.
Non-members: Please check in at the hospitality table!
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NEW TICKETS RELEASED!
JOIN US FOR A CHJ
TRIP TO COMERICA PARK
CUBS VS. TIGERS
WED., AUG. 23
1:10PM - FIRST PITCH
$40 / Seat ● Contact Rabbi Falick
(rabbi@chj-detroit.org)
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The CHJ Film Club encourages members to see the new film, "Oppenheimer," (playing at theaters around town, including Royal Oak Emagine and Maple).
Then attend a Brown Bag discussion on:
Thursday, August 3, Noon
Wine Library
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LIVE MUSIC @ CHJ!
Mark your calendars NOW for these TWO great concerts!
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➦ Sunday, Aug. 13, 3PM
Tickets available at door ($20 suggested donation)
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➦ Sunday, Oct. 1, 2PM
Classical with a "Bissel" Klezmer!
Tickets available SOON!
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MUSSAR CAFÉ
NEXT GATHERING:
Thurs., Aug. 3
11AM - Noon, Wine Library
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Mussar is a traditional Jewish path of character trait development that includes the study of classical and contemporary Jewish Literature. Participants meet as a group to share in a confidential and honest discussion of how each individual experiences their practice of the character traits. A group encounter is a hallmark of the humanistic approach to enhance psychological actualization.
Our conversations are a unique experience of humanistic authenticity and interpersonal support that provides an important emotional component for Humanistic Judaism. Attendance ranges from 6-10 members per discussion. The Mussar Café discussions have been conducted every other week for the past 4 months. New participants are welcome to join.
Additional Mussar experiences, such as pop-up discussions of specific traits, discussions of Mussar topics during educational programs, and brief retreats covering specific traits are under discussion.
UPCOMING DATE & TOPICS:
Thursday mornings, 11AM – Noon in the Wine Library:
August 3: Enthusiasm
August 31: Silence
September 14: Generosity
September 28: Truth
October 5: Moderation
October 19: Loving Kindness
Newcomers welcome ... you can join us any tiime!
Contact Bruce Hillenberg, 248.892.4364 or drhillenberg@gmail.com.
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GARDENING GROUP!
Sundays, 9:30-11
All hands needed and appreciated!
Please bring any tools, especially hedge trimmers, saws, rakes, yard bags, plus gloves. We have lots of fun!
Please contact Sarah Markowitz, 1luciannn1@comcast.net or Cathy Radner, radner210@gmail.com, with any questions.
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ATTENTION!
ALL JAZZ FANS!
Join the Hillenbergs at the Legendary Baker's Jazz Club!
Bruce and Cindy Hillenberg are organizing a night out for cocktails, food, and live Detroit Jazz at Baker's Keyboard Lounge in Detroit on:
Sun., Oct. 15, 8-11PM
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Baker's is the longest running jazz nightclub in the United States, featuring sensational jazz since 1939, including:
Charlie Parker, Gene Krupa, Oscar Peterson, Ella Fitzgerald, John Coltrane, West Montgomery, Cannonball Adderley, Sippie Wallace, and Thelonious Monk.
Bruce and Cindy hope you will make the humanism / jazz connection and join them for a night of connection, joy, foot tapping, and funk.
Please RSVP to Bruce at 248.892.4364 or drhillenberg@gmail.com by September 15.
The table we are going to reserve can accommodate 12 people ...
... So RSVP early!
Baker's is located at 20210 Livernois, just south of Eight Mile Road, in Detroit. There is gated parking adjacent to the club.
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COLLECTIONS UNDERWAY
Help us to clothe and supply those in need ...
... with new or very gently used books for children or young adults and new or very gently used spring/summer clothing. Drop off in lobby.
If donating gently-used items or items from other categories, please first contact Audrey Pleasant (audreypleasant@gmail.com) for more information.
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KNIT / CROCHET / CRAFT FOR A CAUSE
NEXT SESSION: SUN, AUG. 20, 1-3PM
Contact Audrey Pleasant (audreypleasant@gmail.com) to be on the reminder list.
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DRIVER'S LICENSES FOR ALL | |
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JEWISH COMMUNITY-WIDE
ZOOM INFORMATION MTG.
Thurs., Aug. 3, 6PM
Join the Jewish Community Relations Council / AJC and Detroit Jews for Justice for a virtual Jewish community briefing about Driver's Licenses for All.
Learn about the issue and how to urge legislator to do everything in their power to make sure it passes this year.
CLICK HERE to visit the event page and register.
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WELL WISHES
BEST WISHES FOR A SPEEDY RECOVERY TO:
Nitsan Ben-Gal, RuthE Goldman, Ruth Moltz, Mary Monahan, Rabbi Peter Schweitzer, Jim Walker
Please inform us if you know that someone is ill or in need.
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MAZEL TOV TO
ELLA MARIE ROSE
AND TO HER FAMILY ON THE UPCOMING CELEBRATION OF HER BAT MITZVAH!
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Ella's role model is pioneering astronaut Sally Ride.
As part of her celebration, she is conducting a fundraiser for the Sally Ride Science Foundation. Here's what Ella wrote about it:
The Sally Ride Foundation helps young girls get involved in the Science and Space program no matter where they come from. If you could please donate to my cause that would be greatly appreciated. I love Space and love what Sally Ride did for Women in the Space Program.
Please consider donating by ...
CLICKING RIGHT HERE!
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MAZEL TOV TO
ELYSE MARA LEVY
AND TO HER FAMILY ON THE UPCOMING CELEBRATION OF HER BAT MITZVAH!
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Elyse will celebrate becoming Bat Mitzvah on Friday evening, April 18 at our regular Shabbat service.
She will share her thoughts about how engaging our humanistic values can help us to address the arguments of climate change deniers.
As part of her Mitzvah Project, Elyse will be matching donations made in honor of her Bat Mitzvah with a donation of her own to THE CLIMATE REALITY PROJECT.
If you would like to donate, please visit THIS LINK.
Under honorees, please list Elyse Levy — and when asked whom to notify, please write: Alan Levy, alanslevy@yahoo.com.
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ONLINE, IN-PERSON & BOTH!
Classes are for members only or by arrangement with Rabbi Falick.
RABBI FALICK'S SATURDAY CLASS:
THE WEEKLY TORAH PORTION (PARSHAT HA-SHAVUA)
Join him for a historical look at Jewish texts throughout the ages.
Saturdays, 10AM, Zoom Only
NOTE: No Classes on: Aug. 5, Aug. 26, Sept. 2.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/759671597
MESSIANIC MOVEMENTS IN JUDAISM (& CURRENT EVENTS DISCUSSION) WITH NATAN FUCHS
Sundays, 10:30AM, In-Person Only, Concludes Aug. 6
SOCRATES CAFE
Every Tuesday, 11AM, Zoom Only - ON HIATUS UNTIL SEPT.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/182488428
MAH-JONGG
Tuesdays, 1-2:30PM, In-Person
For more information, contact Denise Parker, 248.321.9428
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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