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The Jewish Federation is working to take care of those in need in our community during this challenging time, and to provide safe avenues for connection and interaction. This is our mission, in both good and difficult circumstances.
For Those Who Want to Help:
Even in the midst of this unprecedented crisis, a gift to the Annual Campaign is the most powerful way you can help those in need.
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If you or someone you know could use some assistance, the Jewish community is here to help. Please visit JHELP at jhelpdetroit.org or call 1-833-445-4357.
Jewish Family Service is “open” for business. Please contact JHELP (housed at JFS) for any questions or needs you have at 1.833.445.4357 or jhelpdetroit.org. JFS is doing counseling services on a remote basis and will be putting together virtual support groups soon. Plans for emergency financial assistance available through the Jewish community are still being developed: If you have a financial need, please be in touch with us and we will do what we can to connect you to resources within the Jewish and the broader communities.
Laid off or lose your job and need to update your resume right away? JVS Human Services team will work with you via phone and video meetings to help you identify options and get a jumpstart. Call Jason Charnas at (248) 233-4230 or email jcharnas@jvshumanservices.org. Risk of losing your home or can’t pay bills right now? JVS financial education counsellors and coaches can help with one-on-one counseling via telephone and video meetings. Call (248)233-4299 or email housingandbudgeting@jvshumanservices.org.
A central resource for the Detroit Jewish Community during the COVID-19 outbreak – links to Hatzalah and other resources. Call or text 248-744-HELP (4357)
The Oakland County Health Division provides health services for the public, businesses and educational communities – including specific information and resources related the Coronavirus virus
Information and resources from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention
General information and resources from the State government for familes, workers and others
Food is available for those in need at Temple Israel on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month.
Food is available once per month on Thursday mornings.
Are you in need of groceries? Yad Ezra is open for business and providing pre-packaged groceries for pick-up. Please call (248) 548-3663 or check out the Yad Ezra website www.yadezra.org for more information.
Prepackaged groceries are available for pick up during the following hours:
Food and essentials delivery for the homebound.
Call or text 248-744-HELP (4357)
Business, childcare or other unanticipated coronavirus-related expenses? Hebrew Free Loan Detroit (HFL) is here to help Michigan’s Jewish residents with a no fee and interest-free loan of up to $10,000 to cover. Visit https://application.hfldetroit.org to apply.
From managing stress and anxiety about getting sick to staying organized and structured while working or learning from home, here are some of the best resources we’ve found relating to staying mentally well during the COVID-19 crisis.
For information related to Jewish Senior Life and its protocols to keep residents and community members safe during this time visit https://www.jslmi.org/covid-19
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News and information about the outbreak and its impact on our community virtually around the clock.
The Cultural Arts department of the JCC remains committed to building community and connecting people. We will be hosting live online events with scholars, performers, authors, and interesting people from around the world. We will also be hosting discussions and posting links to other fun and interesting things. We may not be in the same room, but we still have a lot to share.
NeedAnything is a free moblile app designed for people who are out shopping to alert those they know who aren’t shopping that the shopper is going to or in the store and ask them if they need anything. Perfect for helping out friends or loved ones.
Stories, crafts, virtual tours and more. Daily 11 am, 1 pm, and 4 pm
Pinterest board with ideas of Jewish projects to do with your little ones.
BBYO has gone completely virtual! Live programming and resources for all teens.
University of Michigan Hillel is closed to all in-person programming. Programming has gone online. Students will be updated on virtual options by staff directly and weekly Mich-Mash email. Shabbat in the Home catered by Hillel is available again this week.
At-Home Service for All Ages.
Volunteer opportunities with Repair the World.
Centers for Disease Control
The Conversation
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
WIRED
BBC News
Active Minds
Jewish Teen Initiative- Boston
Jewish Teen Initiative- Boston
Grown and Flown
NYTimes
BrainPOP/PBS
NPR
National Association of School Psychologists
Child Mind Institute
Child Mind Institute
All services will be held remotely only. There are no in-person services being held at this time. Simply click the link when you are ready to join at the times listed.
Sun – Fri. 6:00 pm
Sun – Thur. 6:00 pm
Fri. 6:00
Available on Facebook and Zoom
Friday at 6 and on-demand
M-F 7 a.m.
Kabbalat Shabbat live with Frank Ellias
M-F 6 p.m.
Sunday 8:30 a.m.
Sunday 5 p.m.
Short and Sweet Shabbat Service
Friday evening 3/27 at 6:15 p.m.
Sunday through Friday 7:00 pm
Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat/Ma’ariv
Fridays 5:30pm
Saturdays at 9am (except 3rd Saturday)
Saturdays at 10am (except 3rd Saturday)
3rd Saturday: 10am
3rd Saturday: 11am
Mi Shebeirach (prayers for healing) with Rabbi Jen K
Monday 3pm
Shabbat Blessings with Rabbi Jen L
Friday 5pm
Friday 7pm
Saturday 7pm
Friday 6 pm
Saturday 8 pm
Monday-Friday 7:30 am; Sunday 8:30 am
Monday-Thursday 5:30pm; Friday 5:45 pm, Sunday 5 pm
Friday 7:00 pm
Havdalla with Raphi Ozarowski and his guitar!
Saturday 8:45 pm
Fridays 6:30 pm
Saturday 10:30 am
Sunday 10:00 am
PreK-3rd Grade Tefillah with prayers and songs
Sunday 9:30 am
4-6th Grade Tefilah with prayers and songs
Sunday 10:30 am
Fridays 7:00 pm
Saturday 10:30 am
Friday 7:00 pm
Saturday 10:30 am
Friday 10:30 am
Mondays 8:30am
“Heavenly Torah” by Rabbi Heschel
Tuesdays 9:30am
Torah Tidbits, Tea, and Talkin
Wednesdays 10am
Synagogue Skills Class w/Cantor Sam
Thursdays 10am
Parshat Hashavua w/Rabbi Gamer
Friday 10am
Wednesdays 12pm
Time to meet and chat with other congregants
7:30-8:30 p.m.
Ongoing class with Rabbi Mitch Parker; anyone can participate
7:30-8:30 p.m.
Ongoing, based on the book Everyday Holiness by Alan Moranis
7:30-8:30 p.m.
Noon-1 p.m.
Tuesday 11-11:30 am
Friday 11-11:30 am
Resource Review with Gail Greenberg, RJE
Learn about resources for online Jewish learning!
Wednesday 10:30-11:30 am
Torah Study with Rabbi Brent Gutmann
Saturday 9:30 am
Wednesday, March 25, 8 pm
Monday, March 23rd at 3:30 pm
Sunday, March 22nd at 10:30 am
Tuesday, March 23rd, at 10:00 am
Mondays 11 am
Tuesdays 3 pm
Wednesdays 7 pm
Thursdays 5:30 pm
Saturdays 9:30 am
Adult Ed: Navigating The Complex World Of Immigration with Patricia Luber
Sunday, March 22 at 10:30 am
Sunday, March 22 at 7 pm
Learn practical ideas to help prevent and manage tantrums and leave empowered understanding what’s typical kid behavior and what you can do to make things more peaceful at home!
Wednesday, March 25, 9:15 am
General listing of national resources, online events, etc…
Pintrest board with ideas of Jewish projects to do with your little ones
Thousands of articles, videos and other resources to help you navigate all aspects of Judaism and Jewish life — from food to history to beliefs and practices.
All the people, places and things you love about Jewish Detroit.
These fitness studios are live-streaming workout classes for free during the coronavirus outbreak
Take a walk down Jewish Michigan memory lane.
Founded in 1944, the Jewish Book Council is the longest-running organization devoted exclusively to the support and celebration of Jewish literature.
A non-profit library of millions of free books, movies, software, music, websites, and more.
A non-profit library of millions of free books, movies, software, music, websites, and more.
Established in 1991 as a Jewish Federation pf Metropolitain Detroit department, the archive collects, preserves and shares the records of Federation and their member agencies, the United Jewish Foundation, local Jewish community organizations and the personal and family papers of Detroit’s Jewry. Their vast collection includes manuscripts, photographs, videos, an oral history section, artifacts, and a comprehensive cemetery burial index.
The spread of COVID-19 is reshaping Jewish communities. The Jewish Telegraphic Agency is collecting the news flowing in from across the globe. Get a short email from them at the end of everyday with the latest updates.
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