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.
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Resources for those who need support
General Resources
JHELP
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 (JFS)
Jewish Family Service is “open” for business at 833.445.4357 (JHELP, housed at JFS) or jhelpdetroit.org with all services still available to the community. In addition, JFS is offering remote counseling services as well as virtual support groups (Visit jfsdetroit.org/supportgroups for schedules). For community members having trouble meeting their basic needs, JFS can assess eligibility for assistance with food, transportation, housing expenses and utilities, as well as make referrals to other community resources.
JVS Human Services
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) 233-4245 or email EmploymentHelp@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 FinancialHelp@jvshumanservices.org.
Detroit Community Helpline
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)
Oakland County Health Department
The Oakland County Health Division provides health services for the public, businesses and educational communities – including specific information and resources related the Coronavirus virus
CDC
Information and resources from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Michigan.gov
General information and resources from the State government for familes, workers and others
Food
JHELP Meal Delivery Program for Older Adults
The JHELP Meal Delivery Program, a National Council of Jewish Women, Michigan Kosher Meals on Wheels Program offered in partnership with Jewish Family Service and the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit, is available for any homebound older adult who needs help bringing fresh, healthy food into their homes. Up to two meals per day will be delivered, free of delivery charge.
Call JHELP at 1-833-445-4357 to register.
Yad Ezra
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:
- Sundays – Noon-2:00pm,
- Monday and Wednesday – 10:00am-Noon,
- Tuesday and Thursday 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Temple Israel Food Bank
Food is available for those in need at Temple Israel on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month.
Shir Shalom Food Bank
Food is available once per month on Thursday mornings.
Detroit Community Helpline
Food and essentials delivery for the homebound.
Call or text 248-744-HELP (4357)
Financial
Hebrew Free Loan
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.
Health and Wellness
Mental Health Resources – We Need to Talk
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.
Ruach: Spiritual and Emotional Care
A 100% volunteer-run initiative made up of therapists, social workers, rabbis, and chaplains, offering support during the COVID-19 pandemic. Caregivers span the spectrum of Jewish identity and practice, and we have providers who specialize in LGBTQ+ and accessible care.
If you are in need of support, please fill out this form and you will be matched with a caregiver for a 30-minute call
Questions? RuachEmotionalandSpiritualCare@gmail.com
The Birth Injury Justice Center
The Birth Injury Justice Center is dedicated to supporting anyone who has been affected by birth injuries, brain injuries, cerebral palsy, Erb’s palsy, and other developmental disabilities.
Seniors
Jewish Senior Life
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
Connect
Resources and programming opportunities to stay connected
General
Ongoing Events
Detroit Jewish News Online
News and information about the outbreak and its impact on our community virtually around the clock.
JCC Cultural Arts Department
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
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.
Adult Education
Jewish Education
Jewish Holidays
Kids and Family
Ongoing Events
PJ Library (Virtual)
Stories, crafts, virtual tours and more. Daily 11 am, 1 pm, and 4 pm
Jewish Education Project
Pinterest board with ideas of Jewish projects to do with your little ones.
Religious Services
Teens
Ongoing Events
BBYO
BBYO has gone completely virtual! Live programming and resources for all teens.
Young Adults
Ongoing Events
University of Michigan Hillel
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.
Service Opportunities
Repair the World
At-Home Service for All Ages.
Support those in isolation with a phone call
B’nai Mitzvah Students
Volunteer opportunities with Repair the World.
Mental Health
Resources for staying mentally well during the COVID-19 crisis
Managing Mental Wellness
Manage Anxiety & Stress (COVID19)
Centers for Disease Control
7 science-based strategies to cope with coronavirus anxiety
The Conversation
Protecting Your Mental Health During the Coronavirus Outbreak
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Don’t Go Down a Coronavirus Anxiety Spiral
WIRED
Coronavirus: How to protect your mental health
BBC News
Ruach: Spiritual and Emotional Care
A 100% volunteer-run initiative made up of therapists, social workers, rabbis, and chaplains, offering support during the COVID-19 pandemic. Caregivers span the spectrum of Jewish identity and practice, and we have providers who specialize in LGBTQ+ and accessible care.
If you are in need of support, please fill out this form and you will be matched with a caregiver for a 30-minute call
Questions? RuachEmotionalandSpiritualCare@gmail.com
Support for Youth
Coping and Staying Emotionally Well During COVID-19-related School Closures
Active Minds
Teen Support Guide to Navigating Coronavirus
Jewish Teen Initiative- Boston
Supporting and Empowering Our Teens During Challenging Times- COVID-19
Jewish Teen Initiative- Boston
Parenting in the Age of Coronavirus, What Can Parents Do?
Grown and Flown
Talking to Teens and Tweens About CoronaVirus
NYTimes
Younger Kids
BrainPOP Video: Coronavirus student guide: Virus explainer and news updates
BrainPOP/PBS
Just For Kids: A Comic Exploring The New Coronavirus
NPR
Talking to Children about COVID-19
National Association of School Psychologists
Supporting Kids During the COVID-19 Crisis
Child Mind Institute
Facebook Live video chats with expert clinicians (10 am and 8 pm)
Child Mind Institute
Congregations
T’filah and Programming
T’filah
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.
Adat Shalom
Sun – Fri. 6:00 pm
Congregation B’nai Moshe
Sun – Thur. 6:00 pm
Fri. 6:00
Available on Facebook and Zoom
Congregation Beth Ahm
Birmingham Temple Congregation for Humanistic Judaism
Friday at 6 and on-demand
B’nai Israel Synagogue
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.
Congregation Beth Shalom
Sunday through Friday 7:00 pm
Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue
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
Temple Israel
Mi Shebeirach (prayers for healing) with Rabbi Jen K
Monday 3pm
Shabbat Blessings with Rabbi Jen L
Friday 5pm
Friday 7pm
Saturday 7pm
Temple Kol Ami
Friday 6 pm
Saturday 8 pm
Congregation Shaarey Zedek
Monday-Friday 7:30 am; Sunday 8:30 am
Monday-Thursday 5:30pm; Friday 5:45 pm, Sunday 5 pm
Kehillat Etz Chayim
Friday 7:00 pm
Havdalla with Raphi Ozarowski and his guitar!
Saturday 8:45 pm
Temple Shir Shalom
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
Temple Emanu-El
Fridays 7:00 pm
Saturday 10:30 am
Temple Beth-El
Friday 7:00 pm
Saturday 10:30 am
Friday 10:30 am
Programming
Beth Shalom
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
Water from Rock
Wednesdays 12pm
B’nai Israel Synagogue
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.
Temple Kol Ami
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
Temple Emanu-El
Mondays 11 am
Tuesdays 3 pm
Wednesdays 7 pm
Thursdays 5:30 pm
Saturdays 9:30 am
Musical gatherings with Cantorial Soloist Kelly Onickel
Mondays 11 am
Class on various subjects, texts, and areas of interest
Tuesdays 3 pm
Cantorial Soloist Kelly Onickel
Wednesdays 7pm
Thursdays 5:30 pm
Friday nights 7 pm
Saturdays morning 10:30 am
More Info
More useful information
Jewish Funders Network Coronavirus Resource Page
General listing of national resources, online events, etc…
Jewish Education Project – ECC Activities at Home
Pintrest board with ideas of Jewish projects to do with your little ones
My Jewish Learning
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.
My Jewish Detroit eMagazine
All the people, places and things you love about Jewish Detroit.
Free Onlline Fitness Classes
These fitness studios are live-streaming workout classes for free during the coronavirus outbreak
The Jewish Historical Society of Michigan
Take a walk down Jewish Michigan memory lane.
Jewish Book Council
Founded in 1944, the Jewish Book Council is the longest-running organization devoted exclusively to the support and celebration of Jewish literature.
Internet Archive
A non-profit library of millions of free books, movies, software, music, websites, and more.
Monterey Bay Aquarium Live Web Cams
A non-profit library of millions of free books, movies, software, music, websites, and more.
Leonard N. Simons Jewish Community Archives
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.
Sign up for the latest Jewish coronavirus updates
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.
Israel 21c
A vast resource of more than 10,000 originally researched and produced articles, videos, images and blogs by some of Israel’s leading journalists, uncovering the country’s rich and diverse culture, innovative spirit, wide-ranging contributions to humanity, and democratic civil society.
One Table – Shabbat Alone, Together
Resources to help you gather virtually and bring in Shabbat, even when you’re alone.