Self-care may be a buzzword, but that doesn’t make it easy to achieve. Would it surprise you to hear that Judaism views self-care as an essential value? Only by starting with the self can we strive to show up for others. In a time when we are confronted with so many needs, this is Torah […]
Taking care of a loved one can be difficult. So can ensuring that your own needs are being met during this challenging time. It’s easy to feel isolated but Jewish Family Service and Jewish Senior Life are here to offer family caregivers support, comfort and a sense of community. In this second of four presentation […]
Ian Kerner helps you take a fresh look at your sex life, just in time for Valentine’s Day. He’ll be discussing his new book, So Tell Me About the Last Time You Had Sex: Laying Bare and Learning to Repair Our Love Lives. For Registration: https://jlive.app/events/1013
Meeting of the JFMD Women’s Philanthropy Executive Committee.
Science tells us that nutrition has a powerful impact on the brain. In this free brain health workshop from Jewish Family Service, Dr. Nancy Emerson Lombardo, PhD, shares simple steps we can take to protect our brain with the food we eat every day. Register in advance for this Zoom event at: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwkcuyspz8iHNY2HozR2nGXQ4Hm-OblL3gU After registering, […]
Join us for the relaunch of NEXTWork, NEXTGen Detroit’s professional development and networking series for young Jewish Detroiters. Who better to kick of our re-imagined program than Jason Raznick, co-founder and CEO of Benzinga. Jason built Benzinga 12 years ago during the Great Recession, and after a recent 9-figure acquisition, he’s calling this new chapter […]
ow Socialization Causes Some Men To Get Involved in Human Trafficking With Eli Zucker, MSW Accountability Director of The Lantern Project. This important webinar will focus on the normalization of sexual violence in the socialization of men and boys and its connection to human trafficking. What needs to change? What must be done? What is […]
Please join the Coalition for Black and Jewish Unity for a film screening of the award-winning documentary, Eyes on the Prize pt. 1. In honor of Black History Month, we’re taking a dive into the historical civil rights era from the point of view of those who made courageous decisions fighting segregation and discrimination, and […]
Combined JFMD/UJF Executive Committee Meeting
All Jewish high school seniors are invited to apply: To be eligible, an applicant needs to fulfill the following requirements: 1. Complete the online application form at www.NCJWMI.org. 2. Upload a typed essay (600-800 words) on the following topic: What experience or person has had the greatest impact on your Jewish identity? 3. Be available […]
Let JFS put you on the right PATH. Personal Action Toward Health (PATH) is a fun, interactive program designed to help people manage chronic pain and other persistent health conditions and live a healthier life. This free 6-week workshop series teaches how to develop problem-solving skills, decrease stress, create a plan for success and more. […]