BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit - ECPv6.9.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250605T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250605T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T123528 CREATED:20250505T162448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T184605Z UID:10000427-1749146400-1749153600@2019.jewishdetroit.org SUMMARY:ShinShinim Summer Send Off DESCRIPTION:Come hang out with us as we say _l’hitraot_ (not goodbye!) to our amazing\nShinShinim! \nAfter an incredible year in Detroit\, it’s time to send them off to Tamarack\nand then back to Israel with all the love and energy they’ve brought to our\ncommunity. \nJoin us for a casual\, fun-filled evening to celebrate everything they’ve given\nus—and to wish them well on their next adventure. \nLet’s show them just how much they mean to us! \nThursday\, June 5th at 6 pm at a private residence in Bloomfield Hills.\n(Address will be sent to registrants prior to the event.) \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/11536 URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/shinshinim-summer-send-off/ LOCATION:TBD Address will be sent to registrants prior to the event\, Bloomfield Hills CATEGORIES:Israel and Overseas ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/25_IO_Shinshinim_Summer_Sendoff-960x600_JLive-CvNVgG.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation Israel and Overseas":MAILTO:leket@jfmd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250720T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250720T130000 DTSTAMP:20260416T123528 CREATED:20250709T131604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250720T141337Z UID:10000444-1753012800-1753016400@2019.jewishdetroit.org SUMMARY:Living through Chaos: Conversations with Israelis About Life During Wartime DESCRIPTION:What is life really like in Israel in the shadow of 21 months of war? We\ninvite you to join a series of intimate conversations with Israelis\nexperiencing the front lines of history to find out. Go behind the headlines\nof the conflicts in Gaza and with Iran to hear unfiltered stories of\nresilience\, fear and hope.\nHow do you raise a family when sirens can sound at any moment? How do people\nand communities hold together under unimaginable stress? This is your chance\nto do more than watch the news. It’s a chance to listen\, to understand and to\nstand together. \nHear the voices you won’t hear anywhere else. Register today to join us on\nZoom for any or all three of these Coffee Press conversations. \nBetsy Heuer\, Jeff Schlussel and Ron Sollish\nProgram Chairs\n**Questions for our speaker?** Please include them when registering.\n**Questions about this event?** Contact Lior Zisser-Yogev at (248) 642-6892 or\nvia email listed below. \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12190 \nClick here to join the livestream. https://jfmd-org.zoom.us/j/84786946149?pwd=1Ux4LPa2r1TAbVJ4gfqF9k1Lv63kRS.1 URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/living-through-chaos-conversations-with-israelis-about-life-during-wartime/ CATEGORIES:Adults,Israel and Overseas ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/25_IO_CoffeePress_0720_960x600_JLive-gmxoFr.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation Israel and Overseas":MAILTO:leket@jfmd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250727T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250727T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T123528 CREATED:20250717T134614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250727T151812Z UID:10000449-1753642800-1753648200@2019.jewishdetroit.org SUMMARY:An Evening with Keith and Aviva Siegel: A Story of Survival\, Strength and Hope DESCRIPTION:**UPDATE:** Due to the large response\, we have moved this event to **Adat\nShalom Synagogue**. \nOn October 7\, 2023\, Keith and Aviva Siegel were taken hostage from their home\non Kibbutz Kfar Aza during the brutal Hamas terrorist attack that shook Israel\nand the Jewish world. Now\, nearly two years later\, they are coming to Detroit\nto share their extraordinary story—one of pain\, perseverance\, and hope. \nAt this meaningful evening\, Keith and Aviva will recount their experience in\ncaptivity and the devastating moments that changed their lives forever. Aviva\nwill speak about her release and the tireless advocacy work she undertook—both\nfor Keith’s freedom and for the release of all hostages. Together\, they will\nreflect on their ongoing efforts to raise awareness and push for the safe\nreturn of those who are still being held today. \nDon’t miss this chance to stand in solidarity\, bear witness and be inspired by\ntheir strength and unwavering hope. \n**This program is free and open to the community.** \n**About the Speakers**\n**Keith Samuel Siegel** \, a U.S. citizen and longtime resident of Kibbutz Kfar\nAza\, was taken hostage by Hamas on October 7\, 2023\, along with his wife\,\nAviva\, during the devastating attack on their community. A devoted father and\ngrandfather known for his compassion and spirit of coexistence\, Keith was held\nin Gaza for 484 days under unimaginable conditions before being released as\npart of a ceasefire agreement. Following his return to Israel\, he underwent\nmedical treatment and rehabilitation to recover from the severe conditions he\nendured in captivity. While the emotional and physical aftermath of captivity\nhas been profound\, Keith remains committed to rebuilding his life and\ncontinues to speak out as an advocate for peace\, resilience and the safe\nreturn of those still hostage in Gaza.\n**Aviva Adrienne Siegel** is a beloved kindergarten teacher and devoted mother\nof four who has called Kibbutz Kfar Aza home for more than four decades.\nAviva\, along with her husband\, Keith\, were abducted from their home by Hamas\nterrorists and taken into Gaza\, where they endured harrowing conditions in\ncaptivity. Aviva was released on the third day of a temporary ceasefire\, and\nsince her return\, she has become a passionate and tireless advocate—not only\nfor Keith’s release\, but for every hostage still held in Gaza. Her voice has\nbecome a powerful force for truth\, courageously sharing the horrors she\nwitnessed and endured\, while continuing to fight for justice and the safe\nreturn of others. \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12286 URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/an-evening-with-keith-and-aviva-siegel-a-story-of-survival-strength-and-hope/ LOCATION:The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd\, West Bloomfield CATEGORIES:Adults,Israel and Overseas,Israel and Overseas ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/960x600_JLive_2-WaQXBn.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation Israel and Overseas":MAILTO:leket@jfmd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250817T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250817T130000 DTSTAMP:20260416T123528 CREATED:20250426T150129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T181605Z UID:10000424-1755415800-1755435600@2019.jewishdetroit.org SUMMARY:Ride For The Living 2025 DESCRIPTION:**_PLEASE NOTE: You must fill out a waiver form before registering for this\nride. _**(https://jewishdetroit.org/ride-for-the-living-waiver/) \nJoin us for a meaningful and inspiring ride as we honor history\, celebrate\nresilience\, and show our Jewish pride. \n**Federation’s Ride for the Living** supports the original Ride for the Living\nin Europe—a powerful journey from Auschwitz to the JCC in Krakow—commemorating\nthe past and celebrating the remarkable rebirth of Jewish life in Poland\ntoday. \nOur local **satellite ride** is open to all ages and skill levels\, offering\nthree pace groups: **Slow Rollers** (10-12 mph)\, **Cruisers** (13-15 mph)\,\n**Chasers** (16-19 mph). \nThis is a **no-drop ride** \, meaning no riders will be left behind. We’ll ride\non streets with minimal traffic\, with security at the front and back for a\nsafe and smooth experience. All are welcome! \n**What to Expect:**\n * **A scenic 30-mile roundtrip route** from Ferndale to the Detroit River\, featuring engaging stops along the way\n * **A rest stop stocked with food and drinks** to keep you energized\n * **Full mechanical and SAG support** throughout the ride\n * **Post-ride gathering at Ferndale Project** —we’re treating you to food and a drink after the ride\n * **New this year: Ride as a team!** Sign up with your school\, synagogue\, or organization for an even more meaningful experience \nNow more than ever\, it’s essential to come together\, stand strong as one\nJewish people\, and support our global community. \n**Invite family and friends and create unforgettable memories on this special\nride.** \n**100% of the entry fee goes to support the Krakow JCC.** \n_Mitch Barnett\, Mark Cahn\, Mark Kowalsky\, Ron Sollish\, Eva Solomon_\n**2025 Ride for the Living Chairs** \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/11200 URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/ride-for-the-living-2025/ LOCATION:Ferndale High School 881 Pinecrest Dr\, Ferndale CATEGORIES:Arrival / Check In,Coffee,Food Available ($),Food Provided,Israel and Overseas,Outdoors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/25_IO_RFTL_DigitalBanners_960x600_JLive-1XFYCB.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation Israel and Overseas":MAILTO:leket@jfmd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250817T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250817T133000 DTSTAMP:20260416T123528 CREATED:20250619T201622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250816T181651Z UID:10000438-1755417600-1755437400@2019.jewishdetroit.org SUMMARY:Ride For The Living 2025 DESCRIPTION:**_PLEASE NOTE: You must fill out a waiver form before registering for this\nride. _**(https://jewishdetroit.org/ride-for-the-living-waiver/) \n**This ride is for everyone. **\nJoin us for a meaningful and inspiring ride as we honor history\, celebrate\nresilience and show our Jewish pride. \nFederation’s Ride for the Living supports the original Ride for the Living in\nEurope—a powerful journey from Auschwitz to the JCC in Krakow—commemorating\nthe past and celebrating the remarkable rebirth of Jewish life in Poland\ntoday. \n**All are welcome! **\n**Riders:** Our local satellite ride is open to all ages and skill levels\,\noffering three pace groups: Slow Rollers (10-12 mph)\, Cruisers (13-15 mph) and\nChasers (16-19 mph). \n**Non-Riders:** Don’t want to ride? No problem! You can still support the Ride\nfor the Living or join the celebration at the end. Register and select\n“Cheerleader” to make a donation. 100% of all entry fees go to support the\nKrakow JCC. \n**What to Expect:**\n**This is a no-drop ride** \, meaning no riders will be left behind. We’ll ride\non streets with minimal traffic and security at the front and back to ensure a\nsafe\, smooth experience\, complete with:\n• A scenic 30-mile roundtrip route from Ferndale to the Detroit River\,\nfeaturing engaging stops along the way\n• A rest stop stocked with food and drinks to keep you energized\n• Full mechanical and SAG support throughout the ride\n• Post-ride gathering at Ferndale Project—we’re treating you to food and a\ndrink after the ride\n• **New this year: Ride as a team! Sign up with your school\, synagogue or\norganization for an even more meaningful experience ** \nNow more than ever\, it’s essential to come together\, stand strong as one\nJewish people and support our global community. Invite family and friends and\ncreate unforgettable memories on this special ride. \n_Mitch Barnett\, Mark Cahn\, Mark Kowalsky\, Ron Sollish\, Eva Solomon_\n**2025 Ride for the Living Chairs** \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/11200 URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/ride-for-the-living-2025-2/ LOCATION:Ferndale High School 881 Pinecrest Dr\, Ferndale CATEGORIES:Arrival / Check In,Coffee,Food Available ($),Food Provided,Israel and Overseas,Outdoors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/25_IO_RFTL_DigitalBanners_960x600_JLive-1XFYCB.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation Israel and Overseas":MAILTO:leket@jfmd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250824T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250824T130000 DTSTAMP:20260416T123528 CREATED:20250709T131606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T152954Z UID:10000445-1756036800-1756040400@2019.jewishdetroit.org SUMMARY:Living through Chaos: Conversations with Israelis About Life During Wartime DESCRIPTION:What is life really like in Israel in the shadow of 21 months of war? We\ninvite you to join a series of intimate conversations with Israelis\nexperiencing the front lines of history to find out. Go behind the headlines\nof the conflicts in Gaza and with Iran to hear unfiltered stories of\nresilience\, fear and hope.\nHow do you raise a family when sirens can sound at any moment? How do people\nand communities hold together under unimaginable stress? This is your chance\nto do more than watch the news. It’s a chance to listen\, to understand and to\nstand together. \nHear the voices you won’t hear anywhere else. Register today to join us on\nZoom for any or all three of these Coffee Press conversations. \nBetsy Heuer\, Jeff Schlussel and Ron Sollish\nProgram Chairs\n**Questions for our speaker?** Please include them when registering.\n**Questions about this event?** Contact Lior Zisser-Yogev at (248) 642-6892 or\nvia email listed below. \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12190 \nClick here to join the livestream. https://jfmd-org.zoom.us/j/84786946149?pwd=1Ux4LPa2r1TAbVJ4gfqF9k1Lv63kRS.1 URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/living-through-chaos-conversations-with-israelis-about-life-during-wartime-2/ CATEGORIES:Adults,Israel and Overseas ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/25_IO_CoffeePress_0720_960x600_JLive-gmxoFr.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation Israel and Overseas":MAILTO:leket@jfmd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250907T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250907T130000 DTSTAMP:20260416T123528 CREATED:20250709T131606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T204638Z UID:10000446-1757246400-1757250000@2019.jewishdetroit.org SUMMARY:Israel's Conscription Debate: A closer look at the public discourse stirring up Israel DESCRIPTION:**Exciting Update:** We’re thrilled to welcome a special guest\, Rabbi\nYehoshua Pfeffer\, founder of the Iyun Institute to our next Coffee Talk event. \nJoin us for a compelling conversation as Rabbi Pfeffer takes us into the heart\nof a deeply complex and emotionally charged issue: Haredim service in the IDF.\nHe’ll unpack the background to the current recruitment political and social\npredicament\, the challenges faced by Haredi soldiers who chose to serve\, while\nexploring the broader national conversation around civic duty and sharing the\nburden.\nThis is a rare opportunity to hear from someone deeply immersed in both Torah\nscholarship and public policy. Expect nuance\, insight\, and a candid look at\none of Israel’s most pressing debates. We hope you’ll join us for this\nimportant discussion.\n**About Rabbi Pfeffer**\nYehoshua Pfeffer is Rabbi of “Ohr Chadash” in Ramot Bet\, Jerusalem. Alongside\nhis rabbinic role\, he heads the Iyun Institute\, which operates a range of\ngroundbreaking leadership programs and publications in the Haredi space\,\nfocusing on the crucial issue of broader Haredi responsibility for Israel. He\nis the founding editor of the “Tzarich Iyun” journal and is Chair of Netzach\nYehudah\, serving and supporting Haredi soldiers in the IDF. He is also a\nprofessor at Hebrew University’s law school\, having previously clerked at\nIsrael’s Supreme Court. He lives in Jerusalem with his wife and six of their\neight children. \n**Questions for our speaker?** Please include them when registering.\n**Questions about this event?** Contact Lior Zisser-Yogev at (248) 642-6892 or\nvia email listed below. \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12190 \nClick here to join the livestream. https://jfmd-org.zoom.us/j/85684870913?pwd=8nf9P2sr7dJ9yztbHodS3T7d9oM0aC.1 URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/living-through-chaos-conversations-with-israelis-about-life-during-wartime-3/ CATEGORIES:Adults,Israel and Overseas ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/25_IO_CoffeePress_0720_v2_960x600_JLive-kwdIUl.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation Israel and Overseas":MAILTO:leket@jfmd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250919T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250919T180000 DTSTAMP:20260416T123528 CREATED:20250903T204620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T211904Z UID:10000456-1758297600-1758304800@2019.jewishdetroit.org SUMMARY:Welcome Your 2025–2026 Shinshinim DESCRIPTION:Join us in giving a warm Detroit welcome to Ido\, Leayah\, Maayan\, Naveh\, Oded\nand Or—our new Shinshinim (young Israeli emissaries) spending the next year\nwith us! \nLet’s come together to say _Shabbat Shalom_ \, _Shana Tova_ and _Behatzlacha_\nas they begin their journey of service in our Jewish community. \nThese inspiring teens are here between high school and military service to\nshare their love for Israel. You’ll see them in schools\, synagogues\, and at\nevents across Jewish Detroit. Stop by\, say “Hello\,” and help them feel at\nhome. \nWe can’t wait for you to meet them! \nRefreshments will be served. Please register by September 17. \n_This event will be held at a private residence in West Bloomfield. Address\ninformation will be sent to you a few days prior._ \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12806 URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/welcome-your-2025-2026-shinshinim/ CATEGORIES:Israel and Overseas ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/25_IO_Shinshinim_MeetGreet_Digital_Banners960x600_JLive_copy_6-YA7ePX.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation Israel and Overseas":MAILTO:leket@jfmd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251005T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251005T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T123528 CREATED:20250908T210107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251005T223108Z UID:10000457-1759690800-1759696200@2019.jewishdetroit.org SUMMARY:October Seventh Commemoration. From Sorrow to Song DESCRIPTION:The Jewish Federation of Detroit invites you to join our community in marking\ntwo years since the October 7\, 2023\, terror attacks. \nLet’s gather to honor the memory of those we lost\, pray for those still in\ncaptivity\, and stand together in tribute to the strength and resilience of the\nJewish people. The evening will include inspirational music from the Israeli\ngroup HaShayara\, from Dror Israel\, whose songs have brought healing and hope\nto displaced families\, soldiers and Jewish communities worldwide since October\n7. Guests will also experience a powerful exhibit of photography and artwork\ncreated by our community\, available to view before and after the\ncommemoration. \n**6:00 pm** Gallery Exhibit\n**7:00 pm** Program Begins \nPre-registration is required. Seating is limited and there will be no walk-ins\nallowed. Please register today. \n_We are committed to the safety of our community and will be providing\ncomprehensive security measures for this event._\n**About HaShayara**\nHaShayara is an ensemble of musicians and educators from Dror Israel who\nbelieve in the healing power of music—turning gatherings into shared journeys\nof strength and connection. One of Israel’s leading educational movements\,\nDror Israel quickly mobilized to support evacuees during the war\, with the\nDetroit Federation as a critical partner. Their work continues today\, helping\nfamilies and communities worldwide heal\, rebuild and find hope. \n**About the Exhibit**\nBefore the program\, powerful images of October 7th and its aftermath will be\non display\, captured by Detroit community members who traveled to Israel on\nFederation solidarity missions over the past two years. After the program\, the\nexhibit will shift to stories of resilience—showing how our community has\nstood with Israel in rebuilding\, healing and finding hope together. \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12885 URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/october-seventh-commemoration-from-sorrow-to-song/ LOCATION:Temple Beth El 7400 Telegraph Rd\, Bloomfield Hills CATEGORIES:Adults,Israel and Overseas ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/960x600_JLive_-_O-NAj1gb.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation Israel and Overseas":MAILTO:leket@jfmd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251028T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251028T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T123528 CREATED:20251024T235014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T130451Z UID:10000468-1761667200-1761683400@2019.jewishdetroit.org SUMMARY:Listen\, Learn & Act: Stories that Move Us Forward with Noa Tishby DESCRIPTION:In response to rising campus antisemitism\, Oakland University and the\nJewish Federation of Detroit present a multimedia experience sparking critical\nconversations through powerful stories\, and meaningful dialogue — creating\npathways for our community to listen\, learn and act. \n**Event Details**\n**4-6:30 p.m. — Public Screening of “ _My Name is Sara_ ”**\nOakland Center Founders Ballroom | Public screening of Mickey Shapiro’s powerful\, award-winning film that tells the true story of his mother\, Sara Góralnik-Shapiro\, a 12-year-old Jewish girl who survived the Holocaust. \n**6:15-7 p.m. — Noa Tishby Book Signing**\nOakland Center second floor\, near fireplaces | Tishby’s book “ _Uncomfortable Conversations with a Jew_ ” will be available for purchase. \n**7-7:30 p.m. — _ Behind the Film: Confronting Antisemitism Through Storytelling_** Oakland Center Founders Ballroom | Executive Producer Mickey Shapiro and Producer Stephen Smith lead an intimate discussion on the making of the film. \n**7:30-8:30 p.m. — _Combating Antisemitism: A Conversation and Q &A_**\n _with Noa Tishby_\nOakland Center Founders Ballroom | From historical context to the current challenges facing our communities\, Noa Tishby leads a thought-provoking discussion on recognizing and combating antisemitism in all its forms on college campuses today. Moderated by David Kurzmann\, Senior Director\, Community Affairs at the Jewish Federation of Detroit. \nPrior to the 7:00 program\, we invite you to an exclusive reception with OU\nPresident Ora Hirsch Pescovitz and our guest speakers\, Mickey Shapiro\, Noa\nTishby and Stephen Smith. \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13412 URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/listen-learn-act-stories-that-move-us-forward-with-noa-tishby/ LOCATION:Oakland University 201 Meadow Brook Rd\, Rochester CATEGORIES:Israel and Overseas ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Noa-Tishby-Board960x600_JLive_copy_2_1-MH8JkO.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation Israel and Overseas":MAILTO:leket@jfmd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251215T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251215T183000 DTSTAMP:20260416T123528 CREATED:20251112T180323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T194634Z UID:10000472-1765818000-1765823400@2019.jewishdetroit.org SUMMARY:Light Through Art: A Chanukah Lighting With Israeli Artists DESCRIPTION:Join us on the second night of Chanukah for a heartfelt evening celebrating\nIsraeli creativity\, resilience and light. \nLight Through Art: A Chanukah Lighting with Israeli Artists brings together\nsix Israeli artists for an intimate exhibit and sale of original works. In\nthis meet-and-greet setting\, you’ll hear how the events of October 7th and the\nwar in Gaza have shaped their art and their lives. \nWe’ll close the evening by lighting the menorah together—a shared moment of\nhope\, resilience and solidarity through art. \nEvening highlights:\n * Meet six Israeli artists and hear their stories\n * Explore and purchase original Israeli artwork\n * Light the menorah for the second night of Chanukah\n * Enjoy drinks and light Chanukah refreshments\n * Connect in a warm\, casual setting \nThis event is designed for art lovers and supporters of Israel seeking\ninspiration and connection. Space is limited. RSVP now to be part of this\nspecial evening. \nTo learn more about our featured artists\, please download the PDF linked\n(https://jfmdorg.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-\ncontent/uploads/2025/11/12122906/Israeli-Artists-bios-2-1.pdf). \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13522 URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/light-through-art-a-chanukah-lighting-with-israeli-artists/ LOCATION:Adat Shalom Synagogue 29901 Middlebelt Rd\, Farmington Hills CATEGORIES:Israel and Overseas,Items for sale ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/25_IO_Light_Art_DigitalBanners960x600_JLive_copy_3-H7F8L6.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation Israel and Overseas":MAILTO:leket@jfmd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260127T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260127T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T123528 CREATED:20260115T203151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T211603Z UID:10000484-1769540400-1769545800@2019.jewishdetroit.org SUMMARY:Choosing Light Over Darkness: An evening with Iris and Tuval Haim DESCRIPTION:Iris and Tuval Haim are the mother and brother of **Yotam Haim z”l**\, who was\ntaken hostage from Kfar Aza on October 7 and\, after 70 days in Gaza\, was\ntragically killed by IDF fire. We invite you to join us to hear their\nremarkable story and to experience Tuval’s moving music\, created in loving\nmemory of his brother. \n_“We cannot choose what happens to us\, but we can choose who we become because\nof it.”_ \nEven after receiving the devastating news of Yotam’s death\, Iris chose\nresilience. Turning her pain into purpose and her grief into a source of\nhealing for others. Her courage calls us to come together\, to listen and to\nhonor. \nThis event is coming up and space is limited. Please reserve your seat today. \n**Due to the sensitive nature of this program’s content\, it is recommended for\nages 16 and older. ** \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14237 URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/choosing-light-over-darkness-an-evening-with-iris-and-tuval-haim/ CATEGORIES:Adults,Israel and Overseas,Young Adults ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/26_IO_Evening-Iris-Tuval_DigitalBanners_960x600_JLive_1-EXgLRe.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation Israel and Overseas":MAILTO:leket@jfmd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T133000 DTSTAMP:20260416T123528 CREATED:20260115T203152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T213135Z UID:10000485-1770033600-1770039000@2019.jewishdetroit.org SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn. Hinenu: Israel at Ten Million with Dave Shlachter DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special Lunch & Learn with photographer and author David\nShlachter as he presents Hinenu: Israel at Ten Million—a beautiful\ncoffee‑table book that captures Israel through the lives of 100 individuals at\nthe moment the country reached a population of ten million. Spanning sabras\nand immigrants\, Jews and Arabs\, religious and secular Israelis\, elders and\nchildren —and amid war\, political division and deep national uncertainty—the\nbook traces the extraordinary diversity that has emerged since Israel’s\nfounding in 1948. \nAt its core\, Hinenu _ _(Hebrew for “Here we are”) is an expression of\ngratitude and peoplehood. A portrait of a society still becoming itself\, and a\ncall to listen to one another with curiosity and care._ _ \nA kosher light lunch will be provided. Tickets are $10. Space is limited\, so\nplease register by January 28. \n**Book will be available for purchase at the event at a special price of $48\,\na 25% discount. ** \nThanks to:\nI&O Israel Programming Committee\nMichal Nodel\, Program Chair \n**About the Author**\nDave Shlachter\, a Harvard graduate\, has worked everywhere from Supreme Courts\nto city buses. Early in his career\, he helped build South Asia’s first court-\naffiliated mediation center in New Delhi\, learning that resolving conflict\nbegins with understanding people. Later\, his award-winning graduate thesis on\nelectrifying Rwanda’s bus fleet sharpened his ability to listen across vastly\ndifferent worlds. Today\, Dave brings that same curiosity to Israel. After\nmoving to Tel Aviv with his family\, he set out to photograph and interview 100\nIsraelis — focusing not on politics\, but on human stories. His new book is the\nresult: a powerful reminder that empathy starts with meeting people. \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14199 URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/lunch-learn-hinenu-israel-at-ten-million-with-dave-shlachter/ LOCATION:Max M. Fisher Federation Building 6735 Telegraph Rd\, CATEGORIES:Adults,Israel and Overseas ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/26_IO_Lunch_Hinenu_Shlachter_DigitalBanners960x600_JLive-6Q2cWY.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation Israel and Overseas":MAILTO:leket@jfmd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260309T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260309T193000 DTSTAMP:20260416T123528 CREATED:20260206T220106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T131606Z UID:10000492-1773077400-1773084600@2019.jewishdetroit.org SUMMARY:Startup Nation Teens DESCRIPTION:**Build. Create. Innovate.**\n**Israel Inspired Innovation Lab for Jewish High Schoolers (Grades 9–11).** \nDiscover how Israel became the Startup Nation through hands‑on sessions\, real\nstartup stories and guest speakers—including leaders from top Israeli tech\ncompanies. \n * Meet innovators & explore Israeli startups\n * Work in teams to build your own startup idea\n * Identify a problem → design a solution → pitch your concept\n * Learn creative thinking\, teamwork & problem‑solving skills colleges value\n * Facilitator: **Oded Benyamini** (Detroit Shinshin and alum of Middle Eastern Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow) \n**Save Your Spot. Limited to 20 people.** \n$40 for all four sessions. Pizza dinners provided (kosher). \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14473 URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/startup-nation-teens/ LOCATION:Max M. Fisher Federation Building 6735 Telegraph Rd\, Bloomfield Hills CATEGORIES:Israel and Overseas,Teens ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/26_IO_StartupNationTeens_960x600_JLive-3RujYy.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation Israel and Overseas":MAILTO:leket@jfmd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260316T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260316T193000 DTSTAMP:20260416T123528 CREATED:20260206T220107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T143122Z UID:10000493-1773682200-1773689400@2019.jewishdetroit.org SUMMARY:Startup Nation Teens DESCRIPTION:**Build. Create. Innovate.**\n**Israel Inspired Innovation Lab for Jewish High Schoolers (Grades 9–11).** \nDiscover how Israel became the Startup Nation through hands‑on sessions\, real\nstartup stories and guest speakers—including leaders from top Israeli tech\ncompanies. \n * Meet innovators & explore Israeli startups\n * Work in teams to build your own startup idea\n * Identify a problem → design a solution → pitch your concept\n * Learn creative thinking\, teamwork & problem‑solving skills colleges value\n * Facilitator: **Oded Benyamini** (Detroit Shinshin and alum of Middle Eastern Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow) \n**Save Your Spot. Limited to 20 people.** \n$40 for all four sessions. (4th session date TBD.)\nPizza dinners provided (kosher). \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14473 URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/startup-nation-teens-2/ LOCATION:Max M. Fisher Federation Building 6735 Telegraph Rd\, Bloomfield Hills CATEGORIES:Israel and Overseas,Teens ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/26_IO_StartupNationTeens_960x600_JLive-3RujYy.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation Israel and Overseas":MAILTO:leket@jfmd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260323T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260323T193000 DTSTAMP:20260416T123528 CREATED:20260206T220107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T143122Z UID:10000494-1774287000-1774294200@2019.jewishdetroit.org SUMMARY:Startup Nation Teens DESCRIPTION:**Build. Create. Innovate.**\n**Israel Inspired Innovation Lab for Jewish High Schoolers (Grades 9–11).** \nDiscover how Israel became the Startup Nation through hands‑on sessions\, real\nstartup stories and guest speakers—including leaders from top Israeli tech\ncompanies. \n * Meet innovators & explore Israeli startups\n * Work in teams to build your own startup idea\n * Identify a problem → design a solution → pitch your concept\n * Learn creative thinking\, teamwork & problem‑solving skills colleges value\n * Facilitator: **Oded Benyamini** (Detroit Shinshin and alum of Middle Eastern Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow) \n**Save Your Spot. Limited to 20 people.** \n$40 for all four sessions. (4th session date TBD.)\nPizza dinners provided (kosher). \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14473 URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/startup-nation-teens-3/ LOCATION:Max M. Fisher Federation Building 6735 Telegraph Rd\, Bloomfield Hills CATEGORIES:Israel and Overseas,Teens ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/26_IO_StartupNationTeens_960x600_JLive-3RujYy.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation Israel and Overseas":MAILTO:leket@jfmd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260330T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260330T193000 DTSTAMP:20260416T123528 CREATED:20260206T220107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T143122Z UID:10000495-1774891800-1774899000@2019.jewishdetroit.org SUMMARY:Startup Nation Teens DESCRIPTION:**Build. Create. Innovate.**\n**Israel Inspired Innovation Lab for Jewish High Schoolers (Grades 9–11).** \nDiscover how Israel became the Startup Nation through hands‑on sessions\, real\nstartup stories and guest speakers—including leaders from top Israeli tech\ncompanies. \n * Meet innovators & explore Israeli startups\n * Work in teams to build your own startup idea\n * Identify a problem → design a solution → pitch your concept\n * Learn creative thinking\, teamwork & problem‑solving skills colleges value\n * Facilitator: **Oded Benyamini** (Detroit Shinshin and alum of Middle Eastern Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow) \n**Save Your Spot. Limited to 20 people.** \n$40 for all four sessions. (4th session date TBD.)\nPizza dinners provided (kosher). \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14473 URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/startup-nation-teens-4/ LOCATION:Max M. Fisher Federation Building 6735 Telegraph Rd\, Bloomfield Hills CATEGORIES:Israel and Overseas,Teens ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/26_IO_StartupNationTeens_960x600_JLive-3RujYy.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation Israel and Overseas":MAILTO:leket@jfmd.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR