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SUMMARY:Top-Shelf Networking and a Taste of Tekiah Tequila
DESCRIPTION:Join NEXTWork\, NEXTGen Detroit and Gesher’s top-shelf networking program at\nMex in Bloomfield Hills for an evening of business card-swapping\, hand-shaking\nand connection-making — and a lil tequila tasting. In addition to mixing and\nmingling with other young Jewish professionals\, we’ll hear from Greg Sobol\,\ndrummer-turned-businessman and founder of Tekiah Tequila\, the first Jewish-\ninspired kosher tequila in the United States. \n$18 includes networking\, kosher style apps and tequila tasting.\nPlease RSVP no later than May 12. \nThank you to our Event Chairs: Allyson Rosman and Brett Satovsky \n**About Greg Sobol**\nGreg Sobol is the child of two distinct yet equally beautiful cultures\,\nMexican Judaism and Michigan Judaism. The intersection of his heritage and\nidentity influenced Tekiah Kosher Tequila. Distilled in the traditional\,\nauthentic methods of the Jalisco region of Tequila\, Mexico\, you can taste the\nlove in every sip. Founded in 2024 and based in Royal Oak\, Tekiah is the first\nJewish-inspired kosher tequila in the United States. The company is\nrepresented by Imperial Beverage\, Kalamazoo. Visit\n(https://tekiahspirits.com/) for more information. \nNEXTWork is brought to you by Gesher Human Services and NEXTGen Detroit.\nSpecial thanks to the Hadas and Dennis Bernard NEXTWork Endowment Fund. \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/11269
URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/top-shelf-networking-and-a-taste-of-tekiah-tequila/
LOCATION:Mex Bloomfield 6675 Telegraph Rd\, Bloomfield Hills
CATEGORIES:NEXTGen Detroit
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation NEXTGen Detroit":MAILTO:nextgendetroit@jfmd.org
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SUMMARY:L'Chaim Detroit Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Every month we meet up at a local watering hole\, and you are always invited!\nGrab a friend\, or come solo and make some new pals. Register in advance for $5\nand your first drink is on us! \nThis month\, we’re heading back to The Dow in Birmingham! Come check out one of\nour favorite spots in Birmingham and its 40 unique beers on tap daily. \n**This happy hour comes with an EPIC offer!** All attendees will receive a\nspecial rate on tickets to our EPIC fundraiser. \nRegister online before January 29 to receive a drink ticket. \nThis event is intended for young adults ages 21 to 39. \nThank you to our chairs: Emily Einstandig\, Zack Goldman and Karlee Goodwin \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/11268
URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/lchaim-detroit-happy-hour/
LOCATION:The DOW 160 W Maple Rd\, Birmingham\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:NEXTGen Detroit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250514T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250514T200000
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SUMMARY:Top-Shelf Networking and a Taste of Tekiah Tequila
DESCRIPTION:Join NEXTWork\, NEXTGen Detroit and Gesher’s top-shelf networking program at\nMex in Bloomfield Hills for an evening of business card-swapping\, hand-shaking\nand connection-making — and a lil tequila tasting. In addition to mixing and\nmingling with other young Jewish professionals\, we’ll hear from Greg Sobol\,\ndrummer-turned-businessman and founder of Tekiah Tequila\, the first Jewish-\ninspired kosher tequila in the United States. \n$18 includes networking\, kosher style apps and tequila tasting.\nPlease RSVP no later than May 12. \nThank you to our Event Chairs: Allyson Rosman and Brett Satovsky \n**About Greg Sobol**\nGreg Sobol is the child of two distinct yet equally beautiful cultures\,\nMexican Judaism and Michigan Judaism. The intersection of his heritage and\nidentity influenced Tekiah Kosher Tequila. Distilled in the traditional\,\nauthentic methods of the Jalisco region of Tequila\, Mexico\, you can taste the\nlove in every sip. Founded in 2024 and based in Royal Oak\, Tekiah is the first\nJewish-inspired kosher tequila in the United States. The company is\nrepresented by Imperial Beverage\, Kalamazoo. Visit\n(https://tekiahspirits.com/) for more information. \nNEXTWork is brought to you by Gesher Human Services and NEXTGen Detroit.\nSpecial thanks to the Hadas and Dennis Bernard NEXTWork Endowment Fund. \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/11269
URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/top-shelf-networking-and-a-taste-of-tekiah-tequila-2/
LOCATION:Mex Bloomfield 6675 Telegraph Rd\, Bloomfield Hills
CATEGORIES:NEXTGen Detroit
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation NEXTGen Detroit":MAILTO:nextgendetroit@jfmd.org
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SUMMARY:Things That Make You Go Vroom
DESCRIPTION:Join us for some fun in the Hillel Day School parking lot and get up close to\na few of our favorite things that go vroom\, vroom\, vroom! We’ll have emergency\nand working vehicles along with the local heroes and pros who drive them.\nKiddos will have the chance to take a look behind the wheel and take photos\nwith their favorite rides and drivers! Snacks\, arts and crafts and more…we\ncan’t wait to see you there!\nThis event is geared for families with children ages 0-5. Siblings welcome.\n$18 per family.\nDietary laws observed.\nPlease register in advance by May 16. \nThank you to our event co-chairs:\nSharon Fass\nAlex Hartman\nStephanie Lucker\nCarly Pickel\nElyssa Schmier\nAshley Zlatopolsky \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/11602
URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/things-that-make-you-go-vroom-2/
LOCATION:Hillel Day School 32200 Middlebelt Rd\, Farmington Hills
CATEGORIES:Children,Families,General,NEXTGen Detroit,Young Children
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation NEXTGen Detroit":MAILTO:nextgendetroit@jfmd.org
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SUMMARY:Things That Make You Go Vroom
DESCRIPTION:Join us for some fun in the Hillel Day School parking lot and get up close to\na few of our favorite things that go vroom\, vroom\, vroom! We’ll have emergency\nand working vehicles along with the local heroes and pros who drive them.\nKiddos will have the chance to take a look behind the wheel and take photos\nwith their favorite rides and drivers! Snacks\, arts and crafts and more…we\ncan’t wait to see you there!\nThis event is geared for families with children ages 0-5. Siblings welcome.\n$18 per family.\nDietary laws observed.\nPlease register in advance by May 16. \nThank you to our event co-chairs:\nSharon Fass\nAlex Hartman\nStephanie Lucker\nCarly Pickel\nElyssa Schmier\nAshley Zlatopolsky \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/11602
URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/things-that-make-you-go-vroom/
LOCATION:Hillel Day School 32200 Middlebelt Rd\, Farmington Hills
CATEGORIES:Children,Families,General,NEXTGen Detroit,Young Children
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation NEXTGen Detroit":MAILTO:nextgendetroit@jfmd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250523T170000
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SUMMARY:The Chai Life: A Fundraiser Bar Night for Federation's 2025 Annual Campaign
DESCRIPTION:What better way to kick start your Memorial Day weekend than by doing good and\npartying hard with NEXTGen Detroit! We’ve got a spring fundraiser planned on\nthe street deck outside Fifth Ave in Royal Oak that is sure to have you living\nthe _chai_  life! Enjoy drinks\, fun food and the start of summer with old and\nnew friends while learning a bit about the important work of the Federation.\nHere’s your chance to make a major impact on countless lives here in Jewish\nDetroit and around the world\, all while enjoying the perfect patio bar night —\nwin win! \nWhile our private bar will be open from 5 to 8 PM\, it’s last call to make your\ngift to Federation’s 2025 Annual Campaign. Join the other 10\,000+ Jewish\nDetroiters who generously support the work of Federation and our 16 local and\nthree international partner agencies when you attend this event and make your\ngift to the 2025 Annual Campaign. \n**Ok\, ready for the  _chai’s_?…** \n**$18 per person until May 15**  includes one drink ticket and lite bites. \nAdditional drink tickets available for $8 each. Limited one per person. \nIn addition to the cost of a ticket\, a minimum donation of **$18**  to the\nJewish Federation’s 2025 Annual Campaign is required to attend this event. \n**Ticket prices after May 15:**\n$25 per person until May 22.\n$30 per person on May 23. \n**If you have already made a gift of $18 or more to Federation’s 2025 Annual\nCampaign\, email Ryan via the Point of Contact section below  for a coupon code\nto waive the minimum donation fee at registration.** \nPlease RSVP by May 15. \nDietary laws observed.\nCash bar available once you use your drink ticket.\nThis event is intended for young adults ages 21 to 39. \nThank you to our Co-Chairs:\nJoe Freedman\nAshley Krauthamer\nMichelle Levin\nJoe Yusubov \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/11635
URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/the-chai-life-a-fundraiser-bar-night-for-federations-2025-annual-campaign/
LOCATION:Fifth Avenue 215 W Fifth St\, Royal Oak
CATEGORIES:NEXTGen Detroit
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation NEXTGen Detroit":MAILTO:nextgendetroit@jfmd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250527T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250527T200000
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SUMMARY:Euchre Night!
DESCRIPTION:Pick your “plus one” (platonic\, romantic\, or otherwise) and let us deal you\nboth in for a local favorite\, Euchre! We’re gathering ’round to play\nMichigan’s most beloved card game\, and you’re invited — whether you’re a\nseasoned player\, a total beginner\, or just a little rusty since college. We’ll\nbe awarding prizes for the top pairs and serving some good food and drinks\ntoo! And yes\, we know they play it in Ohio\, but obviously we’re better at it. \n6-6:30 PM – Beginner lesson/refresher course\n6:30-8 PM – Let’s play! \n$30 per couple includes kosher-style food\, beer\, wine and soft drinks.\nKosher-certified option available upon request. \n**NOTE: The plus one you sign up with is your euchre partner for the evening** \nThank you to our event chairs:\nAmanda Polk\nZach Neistein\nAviv Wolf \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/11505
URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/euchre-night/
LOCATION:Max M. Fisher Federation Building 6735 Telegraph Rd\,
CATEGORIES:NEXTGen Detroit
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation NEXTGen Detroit":MAILTO:nextgendetroit@jfmd.org
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