Detroit Jewish News

09/08/2025

On Sept. 13, the center will offer a free event to honor its first decade of work.

On Sept. 13, the center will offer a free event to honor its first decade of work.

09/08/2025

Gabe Lawler returns to Michigan as his award-winning short film, An Easy Job, premieres at the Royal Starr Film Festival in Birmingham!
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It’s been an epic spring for Gabe Lawler. In April, the Farmington Hills native took home the Best Drama Film Award at the Oregon Short Film Festival. And just a few weeks later, he married the love of his life in a beautiful wedding steeped in Jewish tradition.⁠
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An Easy Job, will be screened Sept. 11 at the Birmingham 8 as part of the Royal Starr Film Festival.⁠
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More >> https://www.thejewishnews.com/culture/farmington-hills-native-wins-best-drama-at-short-film-fest-brings-an-easy-job-to/article_86e75b35-6379-4f4f-907b-ea2cf85ee543.html

09/07/2025

Caponata is one of those dishes that tastes better the longer it sits, making it perfect for prepping ahead. This simple combination of eggplant, zucchini, peppers and other summer vegetables can be served as an appetizer on toasted baguette or as a topping for pasta.

Full recipe >> https://www.thejewishnews.com/culture/caponata-recipe-with-eggplant-and-summer-veggies/article_60e0f06f-9c48-4d81-aafb-c629e4e3ea5b.html

09/07/2025

Partnering with I Support the Girls, Shaarey Zedek’s Sisterhood is collecting bras, underwear, and menstrual items to give women dignity.⁠
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“Access to period products, bras and underwear is one of those things that most people don’t have to think about. So it is not high on the list for many folks donating to shelters”⁠
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The CSZ Sisterhood ISTG project continues through Jan. 16, 2026. Support this cause by donating new and gently used bras, plus underwear and sealed packages of period products.⁠
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More >> https://www.thejewishnews.com/community/shaarey-zedek-sisterhood-relaunches-their-collection-drive-for-i-support-the-girls/article_26b97ca5-19f2-4eb2-a4b0-e503f5ba5580.html

09/05/2025

Celebrate Rosh Hashanah with buttery, chewy chocolate chunk cookies and a halva twist. A deliciously sweet way to start the Jewish New Year.

Recipe>>http://thejewishnews.com/culture/sweeten-the-new-year-with-chocolate-chunk-halva-cookies/article_40d20e87-b265-4485-8558-e236bc47e26b.html

09/05/2025

After a resounding successful debut last year, Klezmitten — the state’s only klezmer festival celebrating all things Yiddish — will take place again on Sept. 7.

Full lineup >> http://thejewishnews.com/culture/klezmitten-returns-sept-7-at-the-international-institute-with-seven-klezmer-bands/article_2cb08694-f3fd-42f6-b034-cfe4b5964b5e.html

09/05/2025

Chodesh Tov, and welcome to Elul.⁠
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This is an exciting month, both in the garden and in Jewish life. In our bioregion, it’s peak fruiting season: apples, stonefruit, brambles and grapes abound. Melons, beans, corn, squash, and tomatoes fill refrigerators, pantries, freezers and friends’ doorsteps. Their flavors and aromas awaken our senses, reminding us that harvest and preservation are urgent. ⁠
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When the last peach drops, will you have a pantry full of preserves, or will the moment have passed?⁠
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Carly Sugar reminds us how tending land nurtures the soul.
https://www.thejewishnews.com/community/gardening-in-elul-prepares-the-soul-for-the-high-holidays/article_5f53251a-4d42-468c-b1cc-b230aa4f89be.html

09/04/2025

While there are no specific statistics about Jewish transgender and non-binary people, several Jewish individuals are active in Michigan organizations that help those who are trans.

Recently, five Jewish congregations along with two statewide organizations presented a panel titled “Being Trans and Jewish: Fostering Understanding and Allyship” at Congregation Beth Ahm.

Five Jewish congregations and statewide groups hosted a panel at Beth Ahm to elevate trans voices and deepen community allyship.

09/04/2025

Is it just us, or do camp memories somehow glow brighter in September?⁠
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Flip through our camp scrapbook and relive the joy and chaos AND maybe spot someone you know!⁠
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This weeks cover story is our annual camp scrapbook full of stories and pictures from 4 local camps Jewish Detroit loves.⁠
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Read>> https://www.thejewishnews.com/community/cover-metro-detroit-camps-wrap-summer-with-growth-adventure-jewish-spirit/article_c8f114c8-b5f3-49c3-9d65-8ca73a216729.html

09/03/2025

For an entire weekend in early August, 150 mostly Baby Boomers from across the country relived some of the best days of their youth during a meticulously planned reunion designed to recreate the experience of attending a Temple Israel Youth Group Conclave. ⁠
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The event kept attendees busy all weekend, starting with a Shabbat dinner and Friday night service. A concluding “Friendship Circle” at the end of the evening transported everyone back in time.⁠
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Read all about it online.
https://www.thejewishnews.com/community/temple-israel-alumni-reunite-for-unforgettable-youth-group-weekend/article_75145fea-54c8-4816-93e4-5729b19a46ba.html

09/03/2025

Aside from food and shofars, admission to the festival is completely free.

On Sept. 7, families are invited to craft their own kosher shofar, participate in mitzvah projects and enjoy food, animals and fun at the J.

09/03/2025

The British band 10cc had a run of 11 studio albums and an equal number of Top 10 hits in its homeland, while 1975’s “I’m Not in Love” reached No. 2 in the U.S.

10cc’s Graham Gouldman to play the Royal Oak Music Theatre.