Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit

Entrée 2025: Your Seat at the Table
2025-03-25 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-04-01 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-04-08 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Detroit) | Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit 6735 Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Hills
This is your community to explore and enjoy. So, what are you waiting for?
Let’s find you a seat at the table! Join NEXTGen Detroit for Entrée 2025 and
get a taste of everything that Jewish Detroit has to offer!
Over four sessions, we’ll introduce you to NEXTGen Detroit, Federation, our
network of partner agencies and the many flavors and facets of Jewish Detroit.
Meet other young adults **and** community leaders. Learn about local resources
**and** programs. Hear how you can get involved **and** give back in Jewish
Detroit.
Entrée is intended for young adults ages 21 to 39.
Dietary laws observed at all sessions.
Please register in advance by March 11.
Questions? Contact Sam at
([REDACTED] or
Amy at
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**Session 1: Bold Leadership**
March 18 | 6:30 – 8:30 PM
We’ll start with a candid conversation with Federation’s CEO Steven Ingber,
NEXTGen Detroit Director Tomer Moked and NEXTGen Detroit President Spencer
Lucker. Learn about Federation’s work as an umbrella organization that
supports 16 local and three overseas Jewish agencies, our current challenges
and goals and how we are working to take care of the needs of our community’s
most vulnerable members and build a vibrant Jewish future. Meet the leaders
who are making it happen, and learn how to start your journey into Jewish
leadership.
**Session 2: Diverse Experiences**
March 25 | 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Get a look behind-the-scenes at the event-planning powerhouse that is NEXTGen
Detroit. Meet the staff who make all the happy hours, fundraisers, networking
events, holiday celebrations and nights out on the town happen. Learn why we
double down on events and programs as a way to build community and our
strategy behind building a calendar of things to do in Jewish Detroit.
**Session 3: Inspired Giving**
April 1 | 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Get inside info on Federation’s Annual Campaign, how we raise almost $40
million a year, where all that money goes and how it gets there. Meet a few of
our agencies and hear how Federation’s support allows them to impact countless
lives here in Detroit and around the world.
**Session 4: Find Your Seat at the Table**
April 8 | 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Now that you’re pretty much a Jewish Detroit connoisseur, it’s time to figure
out where you want to dig in. We’re laying out a spread of opportunities and
inviting you to get a sampling of ways you can get involved. Learn about
leadership opportunities, chairing events, joining committees, volunteering
with agencies and more.
**Thank you to our Leadership:**
Entrée 2025 Co-Chairs: Daniel Snyder, Bri Freedman and Mara Levine
VPs: Samantha Foon and Erica Dovitz
Immediate Past President: Jennifer Maxbauer
President: Spencer Lucker
President Elect: Andrew Luckoff
NEXTGen Detroit Director: Tomer Moked
NEXTGen Detroit Staff: Samantha Schwartz, Amy Rosenfeld, Cameron Billes,
Lindsey Schwartz, Rachel Jaffe, Ryan Otis
**_Entrée 2025 is intended to be a series of conversations, so we ask that you
attend all four sessions._ **
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/10828

Pins and Pints
2025-04-03 18:30 - 21:00 | The HUB Stadium & Restaurant, Auburn Hills 2550 Innovation Dr, Auburn Hills
Join NEXTGen Detroit Interfaith Couples for a fun night of fowling (that’s
football + bowling) at The HUB Stadium in Auburn Hills. Enjoy dinner and
drinks while you play, and get to know some other interfaith couples in our
community.
$60 per couple includes fowling, Italian-themed buffet and one drink ticket
(beer or wine) per person.
Kosher-style. Cash bar available.
This event is intended for young adults ages 21 to 39 in an interfaith
relationship (married or dating) in which one partner identifies as Jewish.
Thank you to our event co-chairs:
Helena Taylor
Sarah Gordon Thomas
Brett Satovsky
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/10779

The 2nd Annual Mimouna Celebration: A Jewish Moroccan Tradition
2025-04-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Aish Detroit 25725 Coolidge Hwy, Oak Park
Because last year was such a hit, we’re once again celebrating one of the most
fabulous and delicious Jewish customs out there, and you’re invited! If you’re
not of Moroccan descent, this may be your first time hearing about Mimouna,
but we promise it won’t be the last. Traditionally celebrated on the last
night of Passover, Mimouna is when families open their homes to friends and
neighbors and serve all the sweet, fluffy fried pastries we miss during
Passover. It’s a full-on party, and you know NEXTGen Detroit, we love a party.
Come for the mouth-watering mufletta, put your hands out for some henna and
grab a glass and say l’chaim! It’s Mimouna time, habibi!
$18 per person includes desserts, drinks, henna and more.
Dietary laws observed.
Please RSVP by April 21.
This event is intended for young adults ages 21 to 39.
**Thank you to our event co-chairs:**
Daniel Cohen
Nicole MacWilliams
Joseph Yusubov
**Thank you to our Shinshinim:**
Nisan Avraham
Ori Herman
Shira Rafalovitz
Shahar Vered
Ofir Vitry
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/11256

Top-Shelf Networking and a Taste of Tekiah Tequila
2025-05-07 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Mex Bloomfield 6675 Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Hills
Join NEXTWork, NEXTGen Detroit and Gesher’s top-shelf networking program at
Mex in Bloomfield Hills for an evening of business card-swapping, hand-shaking
and connection-making — and a lil tequila tasting. In addition to mixing and
mingling with other young Jewish professionals, we’ll hear from Greg Sobol,
drummer-turned-businessman and founder of Tekiah Tequila, the first Jewish-
inspired kosher tequila in the United States.
$18 includes networking, kosher style apps and tequila tasting.
Please RSVP no later than May 12.
Thank you to our Event Chairs: Allyson Rosman and Brett Satovsky
**About Greg Sobol**
Greg Sobol is the child of two distinct yet equally beautiful cultures,
Mexican Judaism and Michigan Judaism. The intersection of his heritage and
identity influenced Tekiah Kosher Tequila. Distilled in the traditional,
authentic methods of the Jalisco region of Tequila, Mexico, you can taste the
love in every sip. Founded in 2024 and based in Royal Oak, Tekiah is the first
Jewish-inspired kosher tequila in the United States. The company is
represented by Imperial Beverage, Kalamazoo. Visit
(https://tekiahspirits.com/) for more information.
NEXTWork is brought to you by Gesher Human Services and NEXTGen Detroit.
Special thanks to the Hadas and Dennis Bernard NEXTWork Endowment Fund.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/11269

L'Chaim Detroit Happy Hour
2025-05-08 18:00 - 20:00 | The DOW 160 W Maple Rd, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Every month we meet up at a local watering hole, and you are always invited!
Grab a friend, or come solo and make some new pals. Register in advance for $5
and your first drink is on us!
This month, we’re heading back to The Dow in Birmingham! Come check out one of
our favorite spots in Birmingham and its 40 unique beers on tap daily.
**This happy hour comes with an EPIC offer!** All attendees will receive a
special rate on tickets to our EPIC fundraiser.
Register online before January 29 to receive a drink ticket.
This event is intended for young adults ages 21 to 39.
Thank you to our chairs: Emily Einstandig, Zack Goldman and Karlee Goodwin
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/11268

Things That Make You Go Vroom
2025-05-17 00:00 - 2025-05-19 00:00, 2025-05-18 09:30 - 11:00 | Hillel Day School 32200 Middlebelt Rd, Farmington Hills
Join us for some fun in the Hillel Day School parking lot and get up close to
a few of our favorite things that go vroom, vroom, vroom! We’ll have emergency
and working vehicles along with the local heroes and pros who drive them.
Kiddos will have the chance to take a look behind the wheel and take photos
with their favorite rides and drivers! Snacks, arts and crafts and more…we
can’t wait to see you there!
This event is geared for families with children ages 0-5. Siblings welcome.
$18 per family.
Dietary laws observed.
Please register in advance by May 16.
Thank you to our event co-chairs:
Sharon Fass
Alex Hartman
Stephanie Lucker
Carly Pickel
Elyssa Schmier
Ashley Zlatopolsky
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/11602

The Chai Life: A Fundraiser Bar Night for Federation's 2025 Annual Campaign
2025-05-23 17:00 - 20:00 | Fifth Avenue 215 W Fifth St, Royal Oak
What better way to kick start your Memorial Day weekend than by doing good and
partying hard with NEXTGen Detroit! We’ve got a spring fundraiser planned on
the street deck outside Fifth Ave in Royal Oak that is sure to have you living
the _chai_ life! Enjoy drinks, fun food and the start of summer with old and
new friends while learning a bit about the important work of the Federation.
Here’s your chance to make a major impact on countless lives here in Jewish
Detroit and around the world, all while enjoying the perfect patio bar night —
win win!
While our private bar will be open from 5 to 8 PM, it’s last call to make your
gift to Federation’s 2025 Annual Campaign. Join the other 10,000+ Jewish
Detroiters who generously support the work of Federation and our 16 local and
three international partner agencies when you attend this event and make your
gift to the 2025 Annual Campaign.
**Ok, ready for the _chai’s_?…**
**$18 per person until May 15** includes one drink ticket and lite bites.
Additional drink tickets available for $8 each. Limited one per person.
In addition to the cost of a ticket, a minimum donation of **$18** to the
Jewish Federation’s 2025 Annual Campaign is required to attend this event.
**Ticket prices after May 15:**
$25 per person until May 22.
$30 per person on May 23.
**If you have already made a gift of $18 or more to Federation’s 2025 Annual
Campaign, email Ryan via the Point of Contact section below for a coupon code
to waive the minimum donation fee at registration.**
Please RSVP by May 15.
Dietary laws observed.
Cash bar available once you use your drink ticket.
This event is intended for young adults ages 21 to 39.
Thank you to our Co-Chairs:
Joe Freedman
Ashley Krauthamer
Michelle Levin
Joe Yusubov
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/11635

Euchre Night!
2025-05-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Max M. Fisher Federation Building 6735 Telegraph Rd,
Pick your “plus one” (platonic, romantic, or otherwise) and let us deal you
both in for a local favorite, Euchre! We’re gathering ’round to play
Michigan’s most beloved card game, and you’re invited — whether you’re a
seasoned player, a total beginner, or just a little rusty since college. We’ll
be awarding prizes for the top pairs and serving some good food and drinks
too! And yes, we know they play it in Ohio, but obviously we’re better at it.
6-6:30 PM – Beginner lesson/refresher course
6:30-8 PM – Let’s play!
$30 per couple includes kosher-style food, beer, wine and soft drinks.
Kosher-certified option available upon request.
**NOTE: The plus one you sign up with is your euchre partner for the evening**
Thank you to our event chairs:
Amanda Polk
Zach Neistein
Aviv Wolf
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/11505

Schmear The Love
2025-06-08 11:00 - 13:00 | Pronto! Diner 610 S Washington Ave, Royal Oak
Love is love, and brunch is for everyone! Join NEXTGen Detroit Pride and
Repair the World Detroit for Schmear the Love, a joyful and inclusive Pride
Brunch celebrating community, connection and carbs. Whether you’re LGBTQIA+ or
an ally, this is your moment to raise a mimosa, make new friends, take some
photos and soak up the good vibes. Come hungry for brunch, bubbly and
belonging!
$36 per person includes brunch and mimosa bar.
Kosher-style. Certified kosher available upon request.
This event is intended for Jewish members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Allies
are also welcome!
Please RSVP by Friday, June 6. Walk-ins are welcome. Walk-in ticket price is
$45.
Special thanks to our event co-chairs:
Alex Hartman
Stephanie Hollander
Dylan Mostyn
Ray Zuppke
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/11674

Potted Perfection: A Planting Workshop
2025-06-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Great Lakes Landscape Design 13201 Northend Ave, Oak Park
Summer is here, and it’s time to jazz up your outdoor space with a little
potted perfection! We’re headed to Great Lakes Landscaping Design in Oak Park
to learn from the pros how to arrange, plant and care for a potted work of
art. Choose from a variety of annuals and style them to create a colorful
display that you’ll enjoy all summer long.
Gloves will be provided, but please wear something appropriate for working
with dirt.
$50 includes pizza and salad, wine and soft drinks as well as all the supplies
(plants, pot, etc.)
A certified kosher option is available upon request.
This event is intended for young adults ages 21 to 39.
Please register in advance by June 9.
Thank you to our event co-chairs:
Meredith Berlin
Jodi Levin
Dorrie Wolfe
Taly Mayer
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/11688

Rev Your Engines: VIP Go Karting at Full Throttle
2025-06-25 18:00 - 20:30, 2025-06-25 18:30 - 20:30 | Full Throttle Adrenaline Park, Novi: High Speed Go Karting, Racing Sims, Virtual Reality, Corporate & Group Events 44225 W 12 Mile Rd, Novi
Welcome to Rebel Jews! We’re on a mission to find the Jewish thrill-seekers,
boundary-breakers and daredevils of Metro Detroit — and do what they do! Bring
your sense of adventure, because we’re hanging up our Good Jewish
Boy/Girl/Person hats and doing something _meshugana_ for a change.
On this edition of Rebel Jews, we’re taking the track for some high-speed
thrills at Full Throttle in Novi. This isn’t your amateur hour go-karting
experience, this is a VIP racing format with a competitive edge, so buckle up!
The experience includes a practice heat, a qualifying heat and a final feature
race where the group is lined up grid style. And like any pro rebel race,
we’ll end with a podium ceremony announcing first, second and third place
winners!
$50 per person includes go karting, light kosher-style dinner, snacks and soft
drinks.
Certified kosher option available upon request.
Closed-toe shoes and athletic wear are recommended.
This event is intended for young adults ages 21 to 39.
Thank you to our event chairs: Sam Oster, Nikki Wald and Arie Zeidner
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/11756

Boker Tov @ Aish Detroit
2025-06-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Aish Detroit 25725 Coolidge Hwy, Oak Park
If happy hour and Sunday morning had a baby, it’d be Boker Tov, Detroit! Start
your Sunday Funday with a great cup of coffee, laid-back vibes, and some
casual mingling with fellow Jewish young adults. We’re taking over Aish
Detroit for a chill morning hangout—complete with latte art demonstrations,
delicious coffee, and refreshments to start your day. Whether you come for the
caffeine or the conversation, this is your chance to kick off the day with
something, and someone, new!
$15 per person includes coffee, morning bites, and the latte art experience;
Kosher food and drinks provided
This event is intended for young adults ages 21 to 39
Please RSVP no later than June 26th
**Special thanks to our event co-chairs:**
Emily Elconin, Noam Miller, and Alexa Randolph
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/11875

Paws and Pals at Barkside
2025-07-16 18:00 - 20:30 | Barkside Detroit 7960 Kercheval Ave, Detroit
We’re taking over Detroit’s favorite dog-friendly bar for an evening of cool
cocktails, casual mingling and tail-wagging fun. Whether you’re looking to
meet fellow dog lovers, hang out with friends or just give your four-legged
companion a new spot to run around, this is the night for you.
$18 per person includes one drink ticket (additional ticket is $8). Cash bar
available.
**Waivers and Rules**
1. Dogs must be at least six (6) months old.
2. Dogs one (1) year or older must be spayed or neutered.
3. Dogs must be up to date on Rabies, DHLPP/Da2PP, and Bordetella vaccines.
4. All dogs must wear a harness or collar while on the premises; training collars are not permitted.
**Please complete in advance of attending **
Waiver:
(https://form.jotform.com/232984202857160)
Registration:
(https://barksidedogbar.portal.gingrapp.com/#/public/new_customer)
**Thank you to our Co-Chairs:**
Karlee and Herman Goodwin
Zach and Mel Neistein
Shelby and Irwin Miller
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/11941

Shabbat Lights & A Cocktail Night
2025-07-25 19:00 - 22:30 | Belle’s Lounge by Valentine Distilling Co. 161 Vester Ave, Ferndale
Unwind your week, connect with the community and kick off Shabbat in a way
that feels just right.
Shabbat Lights and a Cocktail Night is a welcoming Friday night experience for
young Jewish adults looking for something more than just dinner plans. We’ll
start the evening with Shabbat blessings and a strolling dinner, then ease
into a relaxed night of drinks, conversation and a cozy bar vibe to carry us
into the weekend. Come for the food, stay for the community and maybe order
another round.
**$25 per person until July 1** includes one drink ticket, food, activities
and more. Food will be kosher style with a certified kosher option available
upon request.
Additional drink ticket is available for purchase. Limited one per person.
**Shabbat Dinner begins promptly at 7:30 PM**
$30 per person until July 24.
$40 per person on July 25.
This event is intended for young adults in their 20s.
Street parking is available near the venue.
**Thank you to our event Co-Chairs**
Sophie Dwoskin
Kelly Meir
Aaron Forbes
Mason Shaevsky
**Thank you to our Host Committee**
Nick Cronk
Casey Chudler
Cade Bracey
Ryan Hawley
Hannah Charlip
Logan Forman
Izzy Havis
Joey Berlin
Ben Moss
Emily Sherman
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/11939

The Power of the Player: Name, Image, Likeness and Networking
2025-07-29 19:00 - 21:00 | The Hawk – Farmington Hills Community Center 29995 W 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills
The Power of the Player: Name, Image, Likeness and Networking
How college athletes build their brand — and what we can learn from it.
It’s more than sports — it’s about how relationships, reputation, and the
right connections can open doors in any field. Come for the conversation, stay
for the connections. Meet fellow young Jewish professionals, hear from experts
in the field, and enjoy a fun, relaxed evening.
Our guest speakers include:
* Michael Stein, a trusted advisor for collegiate athletes, specializing in Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) representation. Michael leverages his legal acumen to help athletes navigate the evolving NIL space and maximize their earning potential. He’ll share insights from his experience guiding student-athletes through this rapidly changing landscape.
* Dylan Deitch, who oversees both the day-to-day legal operations and the basketball business for Champions Circle, the official collective supporting University of Michigan student-athletes. Dylan transitioned into the NIL space after starting his career at a corporate law firm in Chicago. His current work blends contract management, donor engagement and day-to-day strategy around athlete marketing and team support.
Whether you’re into sports or not, today’s college athletes are rewriting the
rules of personal branding and opportunity. Join us for The Power of the
Player: Name, Image, Likeness and Networking, where we’ll explore how student-
athletes are leveraging their platforms — and how those same strategies apply
across industries.
**Special thanks to our event co-chairs:**
Steven Betel
Kyle Biel
Gillian Porter
Taylor Weintraub
**NEXTWork is brought to you by Gesher Human Services and NEXTGen Detroit.
Special thanks to the Hadas and Dennis Bernard NEXTWork Endowment Fund.**
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12007

A Resumé Writing Workshop: How to Stand Out in the Stack
2025-08-04 17:30 - 19:00 | Max M. Fisher Federation Building 6735 Telegraph Rd,
Just like anything else, trends and best practices of resumé writing change
and evolve, so if you’re actively looking for a new opportunity, or looking to
update your current resume, it’s time to get caught up on what makes a resumé
stand out in the stack. Join Gesher Human Services and NEXTGen Detroit for a
free resumé writing workshop led by Certified Professional Resumé Writers.
Gain valuable tips and tools to write a dynamic resumé and have the
opportunity to sign up for free 1-on-1 resumé assistance at the conclusion of
the workshop. Bring your laptop and any existing resumé or resumé drafts that
you have already started.
This event is being offered at no cost, but we ask that you RSVP.
This event is intended for young adults ages 21 to 39.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12133

Swipe Right on Tu B'Av
2025-08-07 18:30 - 21:30 | Platform18 116 E 7th St, Royal Oak
This Tu B’Av we’re ditching the dating apps and making real-life connections
happen!
Swipe Right on Tu B’Av is your chance to meet other Jewish singles (in their
20s and 30s) in a fun, low-pressure setting with cocktails, heavy appetizers,
board games and two unforgettable guest speakers.
The night kicks off with guest speaker The Love Dr., who will break down the
laws of attraction and offer insights into modern relationships. After that,
enjoy time to mix and mingle over cocktails and board games — whether you’re
into deep convos or just a game of Codenames. We’ll wrap up the evening with
an interactive and engaging performance by Magician Comedian Jason Abbot
that’s sure to leave you amazed.
**$25 per person until July 16** includes one drink ticket, food, activities
and more.
Kosher food will be provided
Additional drink tickets are available for purchase. Limited one per person.
Dress to impress | Wear white in honor of the Tu B’Av tradition
**Ticket Prices After July 16:**
$30 per person until August 4
$36 a person until August 7
$40 on August 7
**Thank you to our co-chairs**
Jessica Epstein
Mitchel Sherr
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12070

Last Call Crawl
2025-08-21 18:30 - 22:00 | Dog and Pony Show Brewing 14661 W Eleven Mile Rd, Oak Park
Say goodbye to summer the only way we know how — with one Last Call as we wrap
up NEXTGen Detroit’s summer events with a bar crawl through some of the area’s
best spots!
We’re kicking things off at Dog & Pony Show Brewing, strolling over to Mother
Handsome and ending the night at Unexpected Craft Brewing Company for a casual
night of drinks, food and mingling with fellow Jewish young adults. Whether
you’re chasing a cold beer, new connections or just a reason to celebrate
summer one last time, this is your sign to join the crawl.
**$25 per person until July 31** includes access to all three stops, two drink
tickets, Mother Handsome pizza and a bar crawl shirt
Dietary Laws not observed | Kosher option available by request on registration form
Parking for the event can be found behind the bars
This event is intended for Jewish members of the NEXTGen Detroit community
(Ages 21-39)
**Ticket Prices After July 31:**
$30 per person until August 14
$36 per person until August 20
$45 per person day of event August 21
**Thank you to our event co-chairs:**
Alec Cherrin
Monica Merzin
Hunter Strager
Sydney Yates
**Thank you to our host committee:**
Brandon Ben Ezra
Zack Bennett
Aaron Brown
Noah Hirsch
Brandon Rothenberg
Brett Rubenfire
Lanie Silverman
Samantha Vine
Dana Yazdi
Gabe Zeidner
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12071

NEXTGen Detroit Annual Meeting
2025-09-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Adat Shalom Synagogue 29901 Middlebelt Rd, Farmington Hills
Join us for an evening of connection, celebration and community as we welcome
the incoming NEXTGen Detroit Board and honor those rolling off after a year or
more of incredible leadership and impact.
Enjoy light bites, beer and wine during our pre-glow reception, followed by a
program highlighting this year’s achievements and what’s ahead for our
vibrant, young adult Jewish community.
**6 PM Light bites & drinks**
**Dietary laws observed**
**7 PM Annual Meeting**
**Invocation**
Rabbi Josh Bennett
**Presentation of Mark-Lis Young Leadership Award**
Joshua Borson
Installation of the 2025-2026 Board of Directors
**Executive Leadership**
Andrew Luckoff, President
Abigail Epstein, President-Elect
Spencer Lucker, Immediate Past President
**Executive Committee**
Eric Berlin
Steven Betel
Lauren Deitch
Erica Dovitz
Marni Glowacki
Nicole MacWilliams
Andrew Moss
Jeremy Rosenberg
Alana Silver
Blair Thoenes
**Board of Directors**
Meredith Berlin
Sydnie Blazofsky
Benjamin Blumenstein
Aaron Brown
Daniel Cohen
Emily Elconin
Sharon Fass
Bri Freedman
Zack Goldman
Karlee Goodwin
Jacob B Gordon
Jacob R Gordon
Natalie Gordon
Meredith Kay Rubenfire
Josh Ketai
Mara Levine
Matthew Luckoff
Shelby Miller
Molly Moss
Dylan Mostyn
Zach Neistein
Stephanie Parzen
Amanda Polk
Gillian Porter
Allie Rosen
Abby Rubin
Brett Satovsky
Emily Slabotsky
Daniel Snyder
Jeffrey Sondheimer
Alyse Waldhorn
Taylor Weintraub
Dorrie Wolfe
Ariel Zeidner
Ashley Zlatopolsky
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12308

Asana Tova New Year's Yoga
2025-09-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Franklin Park 26425 Wellington Rd, Franklin
Prepare your mind and body for the Jewish New Year with NEXTGen Detroit
Balance and some evening outdoor yoga. We’ll be centering ourselves with a
relaxed yoga class designed for all levels — perfect for first-timers and
beginners as well as seasoned yogis. And we’re keeping this get-together sweet
and seasonal with some cider and donuts from everyone’s favorite cider mill
right down the street. Grab your stretchy pants and meet us there!
If you’re not up for yoga, but would like to come hang out for cider and
donuts, you’re more than welcome! Just arrive closer to 7 PM.
Please bring your own yoga mat or towel.
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$15 per person includes yoga class, cider and donuts.
$5 per person if just coming for cider and donuts.
A kosher and gluten free option is available upon request.
Please register no later than September 11.
This event is intended for young adults ages 21 to 39.
Thank you to our NEXTGen Detroit Balance chairs: Shelby Miller and
Amanda Polk
**About NEXTGen Detroit Balance**
NEXTGen Detroit Balance is a series of programs and events focused on
providing young adult Jewish Detroiters with access to conversations and
experiences that promote mental and emotional wellness.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12772

Family Shabbat 2025
2025-10-17 17:00 - 20:00 | Knollwood Country Club 5050 W Maple Rd,
**THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT**
Come together with fellow NEXTGen Detroit and JFamily families for a joyful
and meaningful Shabbat evening! Enjoy Shabbat dinner and quality time with
your crew with plenty of fun for the kids including arts and crafts and a
bounce house to keep the little ones smiling all night long. Plus the chance
to snap a professional family photo.****Whether you’re a NEXTGen Detroit
regular or it’s your first event, this is the perfect chance to connect with
other young families and discover all that Federation and NEXTGen Detroit have
to offer. You don’t need to be a Knollwood Country Club member, all are
welcome!
Open to families with children ages 0-10
Kosher-style meal
Please note: No ripped jeans, or spaghetti strap tops
$55 per adult | $25 per child
Free for children ages 0-2
Please RSVP by Friday, October 10th
**Thank you to our event co-chairs:**
Sharon Fass
Lindsay Kalt
Stephanie Parzen
**Thank you to our event hosts:**
Ellie & Mitch Barnett
Lauren & Adam Blanck
Abi & Eric Berlin
Lauren & Dorin Deitch
Morgan & Danny Kaufman
Andrew & Maddi Luckoff
Emily & Zack Slabotsky
Jaime & Mitch Weiss
Jenna & Michael Wolf
Ashley Zlatopolsky & Joe Kudlacik
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12699

Gather & Graze: An Olive Oil & Chocolate Tasting with Mongers Provisions
2025-10-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Private Residence Private Lake Dr,
Wake up your palate with NEXTGen Detroit! Sample the best of the best when it
comes to these culinary favorites: olive oil and chocolate! Our friends at
Monger’s Provisions will lead us through an insightful tasting and offer some
creative ideas for using these go-to ingredients in new and different ways.
We’re also excited to share that a few of the products we will be trying are
coming to us from Israel!
Until October 16: $35 per person.
After October 16: $45 per person.
Includes tasting, drinks and light bites.
A minimum donation to Federations 2026 Annual Campaign is suggested to attend
this event.
This event will be hosted at a private residence in Bloomfield Hills. The
address will be shared with registrants closer to the event.
Thank you to our event chairs: Karlee Goodwin and Gillian Porter
Thank you to our Israel and Overseas chairs: Benjamin Blumenstein and Jeffrey
Sondheimer
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Boo-ish and Jewish L'Chaim Detroit at Detroit Fleat
2025-10-30 18:30 - 21:30 | Detroit Fleat 1820 E 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale
Every month we meet up at a local watering hole, and you are always invited!
This month we’re raising a glass to all things spooky scary in Jewish culture
— from dybbuks and golems, to demons and estries. Grab a friend, or come solo
and make some new pals and meet us at Detroit Fleat in Ferndale.
Register in advance for $8 and your first drink is on us! And feel free to use
this as a dress rehearsal for your costume for the next night.
Join us for a hands-on service program with Repair the World as we pack
warming kits to support the Detroit Community Fridge.
**To show our _thanks_ for coming to this event, we’re hooking you up with a
special offer! All attendees will receive a special rate on a ticket to Oy!
What A Night: The Thanksgiving Eve Fundraiser at The Daxton.**
$12 per person on October 30.
This event is intended for young adults ages 21 to 39.
Thank you to our chairs: Jordan Lesson, Meredith Berlin and Aaron Brown
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Boker Tov, Detroit! at The Ferndale Project
2025-11-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Ferndale Project 567 Livernois, Ferndale
If happy hour and Sunday morning had a baby, it’d be Boker Tov, Detroit! Start
your Sunday Funday with a great cup of coffee, laid-back vibes, and some
casual mingling with fellow Jewish young adults. We’re taking over The
Ferndale Project for a chill morning hangout—complete with breakfast treats
and caffeinated drinks.
$5 per person when you pre-register.
$10 at the door.
Ticket price includes coffee and light breakfast.
Dietary laws observed.
This event is intended for young adults ages 21 to 39.
Thanks to our event co-chairs: Samantha Vine and Jared Sherman
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Oy, What a Night!
2025-11-26 20:00 - 23:00 | Daxton Hotel 298 S Old Woodward Ave, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Thanksgiving Eve is known for being the booziest and schmooziest night of the
year, and we’re here for it! In true NEXTGen Detroit fashion, we’re keeping
all the fun of this annual tradition, but upping the experience (hello,
Daxton…bye, Roosevelts) and adding in an opportunity to make a meaningful
impact. No standing in a line wrapped around the block to get into the bar
this year — you’re walking right up to that velvet rope for a Thanksgiving Eve
reunion with all your favorite hometown homies. We’ll be making l’chaims,
noshing, connecting _and _supporting the work of the Jewish Federation and
its Annual Campaign.
**$20 per person until October 16 **includes two drink tickets and lite
bites.
In addition to the cost of a ticket, a minimum donation of **$36** to the
Jewish Federation’s 2026 Annual Campaign is required to attend this event.
**Your ticket purchase helps to cover the cost of the event, but your donation
to the Annual Campaign goes directly to support the work of the Jewish
Federation and our 16 local and international partner agencies. You can learn
more about how your $36 will impact countless lives
**(https://jfmdorg.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-
content/uploads/2025/09/15152615/25_JFD_Annual-Report_DIGITAL-r.pdf)**.**
Additional drink tickets available for $6 each.
**Ticket prices after October 16th:**
$30 per person from October 17 – November 6.
$40 per person from November 7 – November 19.
$50 per person from November 20 – November 26.
If you have already made a donation to Federation’s 2026 Annual Campaign,
please reach out to Ryan Otis at
([REDACTED] for a
specialized code to fully waive the donation fee.
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