Adat Shalom Synagogue

Big Questions Beit Midrash - Security
2026-04-28 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Detroit) | Adat Shalom Synagogue 29901 Middlebelt Rd, Farmington Hills
Join Rabbi Nosanwisch and Rabbi Langer during Big Questions Beit Midrash to
explore SECURITY…
* Where do you feel safe vs. unsafe?
* How do we balance safety with freedom?
* Whose safety counts?
* Is feeling safe the same as being safe?
Big Questions Beit Midrash is a shared space for adults to grapple with
complex issues facing American Jewry through Jewish texts and ideas.
Is asking big questions good for the jews? You have answers… We have
questions!
Future date (different topic) June 16
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12681

Big Questions Beit Midrash
2026-04-28 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-02-24 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-12-09 19:00 - 20:30
Big Questions Beit Midrash is a shared space for adults to grapple with
complex issues facing American Jewry through Jewish texts and ideas. Is asking
big questions good for the jews?
You have answers… We have questions! Join Rabbi Blair Nosanwisch and Rabbi
Michael Langer during this 4 part series. Each session will explore a
different topic.
Dates: December 9, February 24, April 28, and June 16
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12681

Qigong - Tai Chai Principles - Breath - Mind-Body Training
2026-04-15 17:00 - 18:15
Stillpoint Warrior Movement class with Stillpoint Acupuncture and Healing Arts
Unleash your inner warrior and cultivate profound inner peace and strength in
this unique in-person class led by (https://www.acupuncturestillpoint.com/warrior/class). This class
combines the ancient practice of Qigong with the dynamic power of mace club
swinging, breath work and meditation to create a transformative experience for
both body and mind.
Focus on your wellness while supporting Warrior Movement by beginning where
your body and mind are asking for support.
(1) Physical and Internal health
(2) stress and emotional support
(3) movement and resilience
Warrior Movement was created to support active duty service members, veterans,
and first responders by Eran
Pay-what-you-can (donations support the Warrior Movement program). Veterans
and first responders attend free.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15314

How to Seder? Passover Learning & Dinner
2026-03-25 19:00 - 20:30
Join Rabbi Bergman, Hazzan Gross, Rabbi Nosanwisch for How to Seder?
* Explore the Passover narrative’s influence on Jewish values.
* Unpack the meaning of Passover’s dietary laws
* Experience the rituals of the Seder
* Reimagine the seder with new symbols and meaningful questions.
After dinner while the adults are learning. There will be a supervised kids’
activity.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14740

Tof Me’od Drum Circle with Hazzan Gross
2026-03-24 19:00 - 20:00
Step into the joy of rhythm in a vibrant, welcoming space where the focus is
simple: have fun! A drum circle is not only about making music; it is about
laughing, connecting, and feeling the shared pulse that lifts everyone up.
Rhythm naturally strengthens community, eases stress, sparks creativity, and
helps each person discover their own inner voice.
_No experience needed._ Just bring your enthusiasm, an open heart, and be
ready for a little ruach, and a whole lot of joy! Drums provided. Space is
limited
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14513

Mind Aerobics Cognitive Training Class
2026-03-10 13:00 - 14:00
Keeping our cognition strong is so important as we get older, as all of us
notice slight changes as we age. Adat Shalom is excited to partner with Jewish
Family Service to host a Mind Aerobics cognitive training class. Mind Aerobics
classes give your **brain a workout** based on over a decade of research from
the New England Cognitive Center (NECC). Classes are fun and interactive, and
they challenge six critical cognitive functions with increasing speed and
difficulty as sessions progress. Key areas challenged in each class: Memory
Training – Reaction Time – Visual Spatial Skills – Attention & Concentration –
Language -Problem Solving. Classes can help slow cognitive decline and
maintain or even improve your cognition.
*Classes start March 10 – 2x a week for 12 weeks
Tuesday and Thursday from 1 to 2pm at Adat Shalom
Fee: $180 (25% discount for members) $240 non-members
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13990

Big Questions Beit Midrash - Topic #2: Justice
2026-02-24 19:00 - 21:00

Café B’Ivrit - Conversational Hebrew
2026-02-23 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-02-16 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-02-09 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-02-02 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-01-26 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-01-19 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-01-12 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-01-05 09:00 - 10:00
Café B’Ivrit is a relaxed, café-style conversational class with YIfat Golan
where adults can practice Hebrew in an informal setting. Learning will be
light and engaging. This class is perfect for learners who want to use their
Hebrew more fluidly while enjoying a social and supportive environment.
* Basic greetings
* Real-life topics such as food, travel, holidays, and current events
* No experience is necessary
Yifat Golan has over 20 years of experience teaching Hebrew at all levels —
from schools and universities to community programs.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12970
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Tof Me’od Drum Circle with Hazzan Gross
2026-02-10 19:00 - 20:00
Step into the joy of rhythm in a vibrant, welcoming space where the focus is
simple: have fun! A drum circle is not only about making music; it is about
laughing, connecting, and feeling the shared pulse that lifts everyone up.
Rhythm naturally strengthens community, eases stress, sparks creativity, and
helps each person discover their own inner voice. _No experience needed._ Just
bring your enthusiasm, an open heart, and be ready for a little ruach, and a
whole lot of joy!
Drums provided. Space is limited
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13942

Put Your Best Brain Forward: The Critical Role of Mental Stimulation in Preserving Brain Health
2026-02-01 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-01-25 09:30 - 10:30
Lynn Breuer LMSW, CDP and Mackenzie Steele, LMSW, CHC from Jewish Family
Service will show us **how we can strengthen our overall cognition and help us
age well!**
Awareness that strong cognition is critical to aging well and on our own terms
are so important! Yet those who are lucky enough to live a long life will
experience some form of age-related cognitive decline. Do you know how to
maximize your brain health? While there are several lifestyle factors that can
help, the right kind of cognitive stimulation is critical. Just like we
exercise our bodies to be as strong as possible as we age, there are specific
exercises we can do to have our cognition as strong as possible!
**This class is a prelude to _Mind Aerobics_ starting on March 10, 2x a week
on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1 to 2pm at Adat Shalom until the end of May. Led
by JFS**
These classes will give your brain a workout based on over a decade of
research from the New England Cognitive Center (NECC), including challenging
six critical cognitive functions with increasing speed and difficulty as the
sessions progress, and slowing down cognitive decline in order to maintain or
even improve your cognition.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13983

Synagogue Thrival Kit 2026
2026-01-14 19:00 - 20:15
Join Rabbi Bergman, Hazzan Gross, and Rabbi Nosanwisch on a guided journey
about how to thrive in Jewish religion and tradition!
* Do you want to explore a wide variety of Jewish topics?
* Are you Jewish, Jew-ish, or Jew-curious?
* Are you excited to build community with a group of other learners and clergy?
**It is a weekly journey from Wednesdays, January 14 to May 20, 7 to 8:15pm on
Zoom.**
**﻿Plus, monthly in-person gatherings at Adat Shalom including a celebration
of learning on May 21.**
https://docs.google.com/document/d/11YObbd4_MwNB1GCzztLCpgke6a6B-dOC/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117083529822360965040&rtpof=true&sd=true
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12432

Café B’Ivrit - Conversational Hebrew
2025-12-22 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-12-22 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-12-15 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-12-15 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-12-08 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-12-08 09:00 - 10:00
Café B’Ivrit is a relaxed, café-style conversational class with YIfat Golan
where adults can practice Hebrew in an informal setting. Learning will be
light and engaging through games, role-playing, and cultural activities. This
class is perfect for learners who want to use their Hebrew more fluidly while
enjoying a social and supportive environment. The atmosphere is welcoming,
encouraging you to try speaking without fear of mistakes.
* Basic greetings
* Real-life topics – food, travel, holidays, and current events
* No experience is necessary
Yifat Golan has over 20 years of experience teaching Hebrew at all levels —
from schools and universities to community programs.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12970

Tof Me’od Drum Circle: MaccaBEAT Edition with Hazzan Gross
2025-12-16 19:00 - 20:00
Step into the joy of rhythm in a vibrant, welcoming space where the focus is
simple: have fun! A drum circle is not only about making music; it is about
laughing, connecting, and feeling the shared pulse that lifts everyone up.
Rhythm naturally strengthens community, eases stress, sparks creativity, and
helps each person discover their own inner voice. _No experience needed._ Just
bring your enthusiasm, an open heart, and be ready for a little ruach and a
whole lot of joy!
Including a special Chanukiah lighting.
Drums provided. Space is limited
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13794

Chanukah Gift Bazaar
2025-12-14 09:30 - 12:30
The Adat Shalom Sisterhood Gift Shop hosts it’s annual Chanukah Gift Bazaar.
You can shop the collection for gifts, judaica, jewelry, candles, picture
frames, and more!
Gifts start as low as $1.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13733

Anyone Can Paint
2025-12-07 09:30 - 11:30
It is true…ANYONE CAN PAINT! First, learn about _Marc Chagall and The Moscow
Jewish Theater_ with Rabbi Bergman. Then create your own original painting
with step-by-step instructions from local expert painter (https://www.marcibykat.com/).
No painting experience is necessary. Open to the community.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13083
