Join us for a Cider Mill meet-up and get to know some new friends in your neighborhood! We’ll meet at the Franklin Cider Mill from 5-6pm to share in some delicious cider and donuts and post-work schmooze time.

This Micro Meet-Up is for those residing in or near the city of Detroit. Or maybe you work in Detroit and would like to meet some new friends to have lunch with? That’s cool too!

Partners or friends from other neighborhoods are of course welcome too! The geographic focus for this round of Micro Meet-Ups is just to help us meet new people and keep the groups to an appropriate size.

Due to the generosity of donors, there is no cost to attend but advance registration is required so we can plan for the right amount of people. *Cider and donuts on us, additional purchases on you.

Questions? Contact Marisa at marisa@meetyouatthewell.org

Join us for a Cider Mill meet-up and get to know some new friends in your neighborhood! We’ll meet at the Franklin Cider Mill from 5-6pm to share in some delicious cider and donuts and post-work schmooze time.

This Micro Meet-Up is for those residing in our Woodward Corridor suburbs (and surrounding areas): Southfield, Oak Park, Berkely, Huntington Woods, Royal Oak, Ferndale, Madison Heights, and everything in between! (Not sure if you count as Woodward Corridor? Anything east of Telegraph is golden!)

Partners or friends from other neighborhoods are of course welcome too! The geographic focus for this round of Micro Meet-Ups is just to help us meet new people and keep the groups to an appropriate size.

Due to the generosity of donors, there is no cost to attend but advance registration is required so we can plan for the right amount of people. *Cider and donuts on us, additional purchases on you.

Questions? Contact Marisa at marisa@meetyouatthewell.org

Join us for a Cider Mill meet-up and get to know some new friends! We’ll meet at the Franklin Cider Mill from 4-5pm to share in some delicious cider and donuts and post-work schmooze time.

This Micro Meet-Up is for families with little kiddos (ages 0-5), living in any neighborhood in Metro Detroit! While our other Micro Meet-Up sessions this month are split up by geographic region, we are offering one session for all our little ones and their parents to gather and enjoy the Cider Mill!

Due to the generosity of donors, there is no cost to attend but advance registration is required so we can plan for the right amount of people. *Cider and donuts on us, additional purchases on you.

Questions? Contact Marisa at marisa@meetyouatthewell.org

Join us for a Cider Mill meet-up and get to know some new friends in your neighborhood! We’ll meet at the Franklin Cider Mill from 5-6pm to share in some delicious cider and donuts and post-work schmooze time.

This Micro Meet-Up is for those residing in our west-side suburbs: Farmington Hills, Commerce, Walled Lake, Novi, West Bloomfield, Ann Arbor and everything in between! (Not sure if you count as west-side? Anything west of Telegraph is golden!)

Partners or friends from other neighborhoods are of course welcome too! The geographic focus for this round of Micro Meet-Ups is just to help us meet new people and keep the groups to an appropriate size.

Due to the generosity of donors, there is no cost to attend but advance registration is required so we can plan for the right amount of people. *Cider and donuts on us, additional purchases on you.

Questions? Contact Marisa at marisa@meetyouatthewell.org

Join The Well for one of our favorite annual traditions, tashlich! But this time in REVERSE!

Tashlich is a time for reflecting on the past year as we set intentions for the year to come, and casting away our shortcomings or "sins" into the water -- this year, we're also taking human "sins" (trash and debris) out of the water!

Join us at Lakeshore Park in Novi for a short tashlich program and beach clean up in community as we WELLcome 5782!

Due to the generosity of donors, there is no charge to attend this program, but advance registration is required so we know how many to plan for.

What happens when ten community organizations come together to put on the ultimate summer send-off for young Jewish Detroiters, Ann Arborites and Windsorites? We don't know yet, because it's never been done before...but we're about to find out! Get all your friends together and join us for an evening of live music, food and drinks at a beautiful private outdoor residence that's Pure Michigan to the max. You do not want to miss this commUNITY event of the summer!

Dress is summer chic.
$18 per person.
Register by August 20 at noon at https://jlive.app/events/796

This event is proudly presented by:
Chabad Young Professionals Detroit, Detroit City Moishe House, EmergingGen Windsor, Hillel of Metro Detroit, Jewish Young Professionals of Ann Arbor, Moishe House Royal Oak, NEXTGen Detroit, Partners Detroit, Platform 18 and The Well

Questions? Contact Mimi Marcus at mmarcus@jfmd.org or Erin Stiebel at erin@partnersdetroit.org

Join us for a happy hour hangout and get to know some close-in-age peers! We’ll meet at Jolly Pumpkin in Royal Oak beginning at 5pm for a quick after-work drink and share a little nosh together.

After happy hour, you’re welcome to continue your evening on your own, or head out to dinner with your new friends! All happy hour orders must be placed before 6pm.

Due to the generosity of donors, there is no cost to attend but advance registration is required so we can plan for the right amount of people. *Your first happy hour beverage is on us, other purchases are on you!

Questions? Contact Marisa at marisa@meetyouatthewell.org

Join The Well and artist Gail Rosenbloom Kaplan under the tent at Temple Israel for a special hour of arts & crafts and getting ready to celebrate the Jewish New Year!

Gail will help us create a beautiful apples and honey tray with sand art that we can enjoy with our families during Rosh Hashanah, and Rabbi Jeff will do a quick kiddo-friendly teaching about how you can bring the joy of the New Year into your home!

Due to the generosity of donors, apples and honey trays are subsidized at $18 per piece. For younger (or singular) kiddos, the whole family can easily work on one project together. If you have multiple kiddos who love their creative freedom, two tray projects are available for $25. This activity is great for kiddos roughly 2-5 years old.

Advance registration is required and must be submitted by August 8th, here: https://jlive.app/events/768

Questions? Email Marni at marni@meetyouatthewell.org

We're back with another Tot Shabbat at the park!

Families with young kiddos are invited to join us at Franklin Park at 10am on Saturday, August 14th, for all your favorite Shabbat songs, dances, and stories, led by Rabbi Jeff, Keith, and Marni!

(Franklin Park is located off Franklin Road between 13 and 14 Mile, right up the street from the cider mill!)

In order to create an environment that is safe and comfortable for all our participants, this Tot Shabbat will be limited to 20 families (we'll have lots of room to spread out!). Please bring your own blanket to sit on. Snack and craft bags will be provided.

Families must register in advance through the Jlife event here: https://jlive.app/events/777

As our littlest kiddos have yet to be vaccinated for COVID-19, we ask that all participants (who are old enough to do so) wear a mask until safely seated on their blankets. Once your family is in your own area, masks may be removed.

Questions? Contact Family Educator Marni Katz at marni@meetyouatthewell.org

Special thank you to the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation for their support of our Family Ed activities!

Join Detroit City Moishe House and The Well for a backyard Shabbat service and dinner!

We’ll welcome Shabbat with a short service and Jewish learning led by Rabbi Jeff, and then dive in to a vegetarian catered Shabbat dinner. We’ll nosh, schmooze, and celebrate together, and then finish off the night with s’mores and songs by the fire - all the best parts of a summer Shabbat evening!

Due to the generosity of donors, there is no charge to attend this event, but advance registration is required so we know how many people to plan for.

Join us for a happy hour hangout and get to know some close-in-age peers! We’ll meet at Jolly Pumpkin in Royal Oak beginning at 5pm for a quick after-work drink and share a little nosh together.

After happy hour, you’re welcome to continue your evening on your own, or head out to dinner with your new friends! All happy hour orders must be placed before 6pm.

Due to the generosity of donors, there is no cost to attend but advance registration is required so we can plan for the right amount of people. *Your first happy hour beverage is on us, other purchases are on you!

Questions? Contact Marisa at marisa@meetyouatthewell.org

Join us for a happy hour hangout and get to know some close-in-age peers! We’ll meet at Jolly Pumpkin in Royal Oak beginning at 5pm for a quick after-work drink and share a little nosh together.

After happy hour, you’re welcome to continue your evening on your own, or head out to dinner with your new friends! All happy hour orders must be placed before 6pm.

Due to the generosity of donors, there is no cost to attend but advance registration is required so we can plan for the right amount of people. *Your first happy hour beverage is on us, other purchases are on you!

Questions? Contact Marisa at marisa@meetyouatthewell.org

Live Well is our summer series of outdoor experiences that get you moving and get you schmoozing! Spend quality time with the people you miss, meet some new friends, and enjoy an active evening!

We're excited to bring the next installment of Live Well to Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve in Southfield for an early evening nature walk! Join Rabbi Jeff to get your steps in, take in some beautiful nature, and enjoy some fun conversation!

Due to the generosity of donors, there is no charge to attend this event, but advance registration is required below.

We’ll meet in the parking lot with some light snacks and schmoozing from 6:00-6:30pm. Our walk will depart for the trails promptly at 6:30, and will return to the parking lot by 7:30pm. You’ll want to wear comfortable walking shoes and clothes and bring a water bottle!

Live Well is our summer series of outdoor experiences that get you moving and get you schmoozing! Spend quality time with the people you miss, meet some new friends, and enjoy an active evening!

We're so excited to welcome Nate Strauss to lead us in some sunset yoga on Thursday, June 17th at Starr Jaycee Park in Royal Oak. Together we'll shake off the stresses of the day and bring some renewed intentions to our minds and bodies. This class is beginner-friendly, but all levels of yoga experience are welcome.

Due to the generosity of donors, there is no charge to attend this event, but advance registration is required below.

We’ll have some light snacks and schmoozing from 7-7:30pm. Our class will begin at 7:30pm and last about an hour. You'll want to bring a yoga mat or a beach towel, a water bottle, and comfortable clothes you can move in!

Nate Strauss, he/him, is a 200 hour registered yoga teacher. He completed his training with MI Hot Yoga based in Lansing, Michigan, where Nate lives and works as the director of Jewish student life at MSU Hillel. Nate has completed additional trainings in trauma-informed yoga, yin yoga, and he recently completed a meditation teacher training. When not working at MSU Hillel or teaching yoga, Nate enjoys going on adventures with his dog, Feeny.

Registration for Sunset Yoga is now closed. We can’t wait to #meetyouatthewell next time!

Since the beginning of time we've been making meaningful connections, but after a year of quarantine and social distancing, we're out of practice! Whether online dating isn't your thing or you're just looking to meet some new friends, young adults are invited to join us to learn about the rich history of Jewish matchmaking!

Together we'll dive into what the Jewish wisdom tradition has to say about matchmaking, facilitated by Rabbi Jeff Stombaugh of The Well and Rising Kohenet Na’amah Segal Karas, Program Manager at Congregation Shaarey Zedek. Then we'll hear from professional matchmaker Lisa Chaben about her successful business, Match with Lisa, and philosophy behind finding the perfect match, and we'll finish out the evening with some speed-friending! This event is not limited to singles, young adult couples are also welcome!

This event will take place entirely outdoors under the pavilion at VFW Park. Due to the generosity of donors, there is no charge to attend, but advance registration is required below. Masks are optional for those fully vaccinated. We'll start promptly at 7pm, so feel free to arrive a few minutes early to grab a snack and get settled.

If you are a young adult feeling the feels and trying to sort out what the violence in Israel and Palestine means for you, you’re invited to join us on Monday, May 24th at 7pm for a small gathering to share, listen, and see that you are not alone in asking hard questions. The only thing we promise is that we will not have all the answers, and we commit to sharing space with openness, curiosity, and respect.

This event will be outdoors (weather dependent) at a private residence in Royal Oak and space is limited. Due to the possibility of being indoors if the weather does not comply, we are asking that all participants be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. If registration fills up, we will hold another gathering in early June. Participants will receive an email on Monday morning with address information.

Questions? Contact Rabbi Jeff at rabbijeff@meetyouatthewell.org

Please Note: This gathering is not a panel discussion or debate. By registering, you are committing to bringing an open mind, curiosity, and respect when sharing space with others who you may not always agree with, or who have a different life experiences than your own. We will ask that phones be put away so that we can be fully present together.

Tot Shabbat is back once again, and this month we’re talking about the very best theme of all… SHABBAT!

Register to join us on Saturday, April 10th at 10:00AM for a rocking Tot Shabbat with Rabbi Jeff, songleader extraordinaire Keith, Family Educator Marni, and friends from PJ Library, as we sing along to our favorite Shabbat songs!

We're grateful to be in continued partnership with PJ Library, and we're so excited to see the projects you've been working on this month with your Tot Shabbat subscription boxes! No box? No worries! Tot Shabbat is still open for all to join! We’ll let you know everything you need to recreate these projects on your own if you’d like to do so.

Please RSVP for your family using the form below to receive access to the private Zoom session.

Zoom links will be sent the day before Tot Shabbat.

We're incredibly grateful to the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation for their support of our Family Ed activities, and to PJ Library for their partnership on our Tot Shabbat subscription boxes.

Questions?
Contact Marni Katz at marni@meetyouatthewell.org

Young adults are invited to join The Well and the Holocaust Memorial Center to honor Yom HaShoah together in community.

As young adults, we have the critical responsibility of working together to remember the Holocaust. We have a limited time to hear survivors’ stories first-hand, so it’s important that we talk about how we plan to pass down these stories, preserve these legacies, and share these lessons with generations to come.

In addition to discussing our Jewish identities and the ways in which they’re tied to the Holocaust, we’ll hear from a few 3rd-generation survivors - about their families’ stories and the ways they continue to pass them down. We’ll also talk about traditional and more innovative ways to honor this day, using supplies kindly provided by the Holocaust Memorial Center.

Register using the form below to receive the Zoom link. You’ll also be able to sign up to receive a Yom HaShoah supply bag, which includes a Yahrzeit candle and candle holder, printed copy of the Mourner’s Kadish, and reflection cards.

Celebrate March Madness with Rabbi Jeff and Dave Revsine of the Big Ten Network!

They’ll reflect on the past year for Big Ten College sports, The NCAA Tournament, and some of Dave’s favorite Passover traditions, and field your questions LIVE!

Sign up using the form below to receive the Zoom link.

Dave Revsine is an American sportscaster and sports columnist and journalist who currently serves as the lead studio host for the Big Ten Network. Previously, he was a journalist at ESPN anchoring on SportsCenter and ESPNEWS, along with play-by-play on select college basketball games. Follow Dave on Twitter @BTNDaveRevsine

March's Tot Shabbat only means one thing... Passover!

Register to join us on Saturday, March 13th at 10:00AM for a rocking Tot Shabbat with Rabbi Jeff, songleader extraordinaire Keith, Family Educator Marni, and friends from PJ Library, as we sing along to our favorite Shabbat songs, hear a story, and celebrate early Passover!

We're grateful to be in continued partnership with PJ Library, and we're so excited to see the projects you've been working on this month with your Tot Shabbat subscription boxes! No box? No worries! Tot Shabbat is still open for all to join! We’ll let you know everything you need to recreate these projects on your own if you’d like to do so.

Please RSVP for your family through the form below to receive access to the private Zoom session.

Zoom links will be sent the day before Tot Shabbat.

We're incredibly grateful to the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation for their support of our Family Ed activities, and to PJ Library for their partnership on our Tot Shabbat subscription boxes.

Questions? Contact Marni Katz at marni@meetyouatthewell.org

A Laughable Purim Experience: Sunday, February 28th at 8pm
Hosted by Pam Schuller and featuring Gianmarco Soresi, and Matthew Broussard

Purim is a fun, ridiculous, and deeply spiritual holiday. On Purim we imbibe, wear costumes, and reckon with the not-always-perfect versions of ourselves. Hosted by professional comedian Pamela Schuller, A Laughable Purim Experience is the chance to use humor and inspiring stories to examine ourselves and laugh along the way! 

Due to the generosity of donors, tickets are available at $10 per person. The private Zoom link will be sent to participants prior to the event. *You can add additional tickets on the second page of the checkout!

February's Tot Shabbat is all about Shalom in the Home - perfect for Valentine's Day weekend!

Register to join us on Saturday, February 13th at 10:00AM for a rocking Tot Shabbat with Rabbi Jeff, songleader extraordinaire Keith, Family Educator Marni, and friends from PJ Library, as we sing along to our favorite Shabbat songs, hear a story, and talk about bringing a little extra love and peace into our homes!

We're grateful to be in continued partnership with PJ Library, and we're so excited to see the projects you've been working on this month with your Tot Shabbat subscription boxes! No box? No worries! Tot Shabbat is still open for all to join! We’ll let you know everything you need to recreate these projects on your own if you’d like to do so.

Please RSVP for your family below to receive access to the private Zoom session. Zoom links will be sent the day before Tot Shabbat.

We're incredibly grateful to the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation for their support of our Family Ed activities, and to PJ Library for their partnership on our Tot Shabbat subscription boxes.

Questions? Contact Marni Katz at marni@meetyouatthewell.org

This one’s just for the adults! After the little ones go to bed, join the Well Team and board member Lowell Weiss for a workshop on teaching your kiddos about finances with a Jewish lens! We’ll cover all the bases from spending to saving to giving, and leave plenty of time for Q&A.

Due to the generosity of donors, this event is available at no cost, but registration is required. A complimentary workbook will be dropped off at your home before the program as well!

Questions? Contact Marni Katz at marni@meetyouatthewell.org

Lowell Weiss, JD, CFP, is the first Vice President of Investments for the Weiss Wealth Management Group of Raymond James. Lowell is also a member of The Well’s Bucket List (volunteer leadership board), and has participated for many years in The Well’s family programming with his wife and two children.

The Well Cooks: A Recipe for Learning

We’re taking Jewish food and Jewish wisdom and blending them together for a six-course "meal" that will fill up your body and soul! From menu planning to dessert, and everything in between, we'll guide you through an experience of Jewish Eating. Through mini demos, take-home recipes, and of course, Jewish learning, you'll leave with a new layer of flavor you can build on any dish!

This event is the kick-off to The Well Cooks series, which we'll be offering throughout the winter. To help cultivate virtual community, future installments will be developed in smaller groups derived from the participants at this event. So, if you love all things food + learning, be sure not to miss this one!

Due to the generosity of donors, this event is available at no cost to you, but advance registration is required to receive the Zoom link. Please RSVP through the form below.

Questions? Email marisa@meetyouatthewell.org

We're kicking off the first Virtual Tot Shabbat of 2021 with one of our favorite themes - Tu B'Shevat!

Register to join us on Saturday, January 9th at 10:00AM for a rocking Tot Shabbat with Rabbi Jeff, songleader extraordinaire Keith, Family Educator Marni, and friends from PJ Library, as we sing along to our favorite Shabbat and Tu B'Shevat songs and hear a story!

Just like last month, we're grateful to be in partnership with PJ Library, and we're so excited to see the projects you've been working on this month with your Tot Shabbat subscription boxes! No box? No worries! Tot Shabbat is still open for all to join! We’ll let you know everything you need to recreate these projects on your own if you’d like to do so.

Please RSVP for your family through the form below to receive access to the private Zoom session. Zoom links will be sent the day before Tot Shabbat.

We're incredibly grateful to the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation for their support of our Family Ed activities, and to PJ Library for their partnership on our Tot Shabbat subscription boxes.

Questions? Contact Marni Katz at marni@meetyouatthewell.org

Join Rabbi Jeff and Steph and some special guests as we WELLcome the 2nd Shabbat of 2021!

Rabbi Jeff and Steph will guide us through a short Kabbalat Shabbat service, followed by Shabbat rituals led by our special guests. Together we'll enjoy music and reflection, and set our intentions for the week to come, all from the comfort and safety of our own homes.

Mark your calendars for 6:30pm on Friday, January 8th, and we'll see you on The Well's Facebook page!

Virtual Tot Shabbats are BACK, and this time in partnership with PJ Library! This will be our first Tot Shabbat gathering since the launch of our Tot Shabbat subscription boxes, and we are so excited to see everything you’ve created this month!

Join us on Saturday, December 12th at 10:00AM for a rocking Tot Shabbat with Rabbi Jeff, songleader extraordinaire Keith, Family Educator Marni, and friends from PJ Library, as we sing along to our favorite Shabbat songs, hear a story about Tzedakah (this month’s theme!), talk about the awesome craft projects we’re building at home, and spread a little Hanukkah cheer!

Don’t have a Tot Shabbat subscription box? No worries! We’ll let you know everything you need to recreate these projects on your own if you’d like to do so!

Please RSVP for your family through the form below to receive access to the private Zoom session. Zoom links will be sent the day before Tot Shabbat.

We're incredibly grateful to the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation for their support of our Family Ed activities, and to PJ Library for their partnership on our Tot Shabbat subscription boxes.

Registration is available here.

While everyone else is watching scary movies on Netflix, we’re taking a more traditional approach to getting the hairs on our arms to stand up on end. From golems and demons to magic and the afterlife, The Well’s Rabbi Jeff will share some spooky stories right from the pages of Judaism’s ancient texts. Meet us on Zoom for a short Kabbalat Shabbat service before our creepy cocktail hour where Rabbi Jeff will show us how to whip up some seasonal beverages while he tells a few frightening tales.

For this event, we’ll be learning through three different cocktails. Make one, two or all three! Two of the three drinks will have nonalcoholic options. Note that these recipes make enough for two drinks. Here’s what you’ll need:

The Vampire – The drink you’ll be scared to drink!
Serves 2
1 cup raspberries*
2 tbsp sugar*
2 ounces of vodka
1 ounce amaretto
1 ounce orange juice
3 ounces of club soda
2 syringes
(For the nonalcoholic drink sub the club soda and vodka for raspberry flavored club soda)
*These ingredients will also require a saucepan and a stovetop

The Curse – The drink that will make you afraid!
Serves 2
2 ounces tequila
1 ounce lemon juice
8 blackberries
4 leaves fresh sage
1 teaspoon maple syrup
1 dash orange bitters
(For the nonalcoholic drink sub the tequila for limeade)

The Haunting Spirit – The drink that will be a spiritual experience!
Serves 2
Your favorite Bourbon
Pure Maple syrup
Fresh orange
Amaro of your choice! (Bitters will work, too)
Rosemary stems
Ice
Matches

This online event is intended for young adults ages 21 to 45.

Questions? Contact Mimi and mmarcus@jfmd.org