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SUMMARY:L’Chaim\, Detroit! at Sidecar Slider Bar in Birmingham
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 $10\nand your first drink is on us! This month\, we’re heading to Sidecar Slider Bar\nin Birmingham.\nRegister online before April 15 to receive a drink ticket.\n$10 includes one drink ticket and kosher-style bar apps.\nThis event is intended for young adults ages 21 to 39.\nThank you to our event co-chairs:\nMeredith Berlin\nJane Borenstein\nJacob B Gordon\nMatthew Luckoff \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15361
URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/lchaim-detroit-at-sidecar-slider-bar-in-birmingham/
LOCATION:Sidecar Slider Bar – Birmingham 117 Willits St\, Birmingham\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:NEXTGen Detroit,Young Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation NEXTGen Detroit":MAILTO:nextgendetroit@jfmd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T193000
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CREATED:20260312T143139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T170211Z
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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-5/
LOCATION:Temple Israel 5725 Walnut Lake Rd\, Bloomfield Hills
CATEGORIES:Israel and Overseas,Teens
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation Israel and Overseas":MAILTO:leket@jfmd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260330T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260330T193000
DTSTAMP:20260416T121514
CREATED:20260206T220107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T143122Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation Israel and Overseas":MAILTO:leket@jfmd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260326T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260326T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T121514
CREATED:20260206T201628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T123229Z
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SUMMARY:Federation Insider
DESCRIPTION:**Is 2026 the year that YOU become an Insider?**\nAre you ready to take your community involvement to the next level?\nWas that a yes? Awesome! Join us for NEXTGen Detroit’s Federation Insider. \nOver three interactive\, educational (and of course fun) sessions\, we’ll give\nyou an inside look into the Metro Detroit Jewish community and everything that\nNEXTGen Detroit and the Jewish Federation have to offer. You’ll network with\nother young adults and community leaders and learn about local resources and\nprograms to get involved and give back. In addition to hearing from our\ndynamic speakers\, you’ll also have the chance to choose from a variety of\ninteractive breakout sessions so you can become an insider on aspects of the\ncommunity that matter most to you! \n**Session 1: All About NEXTGen Detroit**\n**March 9 |  6:30 – 8:30 PM**\nWe’ll start by hearing from Tomer Moked\, NEXTGen Detroit Director\, and Andrew\nLuckoff\, NEXTGen Detroit President\, about the ins and outs of NEXTGen Detroit\nand how our young adult division has become a model used by Federations across\nNorth America. We’ll dive into our mission\, our three areas of focus and how\nwe’re attracting and engaging the next generation of proud Jewish Detroiters.\n**Breakout #1 Diverse  Experiences:** A conversation with Board VPs who will\ndiscuss the types of events we host and the groups within our community we\nprogram for.\n**Breakout  #2 Bold Leadership:** A conversation with Board member alumni\nabout their leadership journey before\, during and after serving on the Board\nand how they continue to stay involved in the community. \n**Session  2: Getting to Know the Jewish Federation**\n**March  18 | | 6:30 – 8:30 PM**\nNext is an intimate conversation with Federation’s CEO\, Steven Ingber. Learn\nabout Federation’s work as an umbrella organization that supports 17 local and\noverseas Jewish agencies. You’ll also have the chance to take a closer look at\none of our internal departments or explore the work of our agencies more in\ndepth.\n**Breakout  #1 I & O:** A conversation with our Israel and Overseas (I & O)\nteam about how they connect Detroiters to Israel and the impact Federation\nmakes in Jewish communities around the world.\n**Breakout  #2 Partner Agencies:** A conversation with professionals and\nNEXTGen Detroit Liasons from four of Federation’s partner agencies about the\nwork that they do and the people that they serve. \n**Session 3: Where does the Money Go? And What’s NEXT?**\n**March 26 |  | 6:30 – 8:30 PM**\nFederation’s Annual Campaign raises millions of dollars to support local and\ninternational causes. But how do we decide who gets a piece of the pie and how\nmuch? In this session\, you’ll learn about Federation’s allocation process and\ntake part in an exercise to see how you would distribute funds to those in\nneed. You’ll also get a chance to explore how you can get involved with the\nFederation and NEXTGen Detroit in a “career fair” style experience and let us\nhelp you find a meaningful opportunity. \n**Food will be served at each session.** \nThank you to our 2026 Federation Insider Co-Chairs:\nMara Levine\nEmily Elconin\nArie Zeidner\n**_Federation Insider is intended to be a series of conversations\, so we ask\nthat you attend all three sessions._**   \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14561
URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/federation-insider-3/
CATEGORIES:NEXTGen Detroit,Young Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation NEXTGen Detroit":MAILTO:nextgendetroit@jfmd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260325T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260325T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T121514
CREATED:20260227T213123Z
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SUMMARY:A Game Show Battle for the 30s Crowd
DESCRIPTION:C’mon down to the new Game Show Battle Rooms in Troy for some friendly\ncompetition with your fellow 30-somethings. We’ll battle it out in their\nPrimetime Showdowns game room\, seeing how we score in Survey Battles\, Match-Up\nWars and the Time Rush Games. But before picking up the buzzers\, we’ll have a\nlittle happy hour to kick off the evening starting at 6:30 PM. The games will\nstart promptly at 7:30 PM. \n$25 includes one drink ticket and games.\n“Cashless” cash bar available\, so bring your plastic. \n**Note:** Prior to arrival\, (https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/5c473bb934d6a/web/) \n**This event is intended for young Jewish adults in their 30s.  ** \nPlease RSVP by March 20. \nThank you to our Leadership:\nMeredith Berlin\, Karlee Goodwin and Gillian Porter\, Event Co-Chairs \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14971
URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/a-game-show-battle-for-the-30s-crowd/
LOCATION:Game Show Battle Rooms – Detroit (Troy) 750 W Big Beaver Rd\, Troy
CATEGORIES:NEXTGen Detroit,Young Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation NEXTGen Detroit":MAILTO:nextgendetroit@jfmd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260325T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260325T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T121514
CREATED:20260227T213122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T123132Z
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SUMMARY:A Game Show Battle for the 20s Crowd
DESCRIPTION:C’mon on down to the new Game Show Battle Rooms in Troy for some friendly\ncompetition with your fellow 20-somethings. We’ll battle it out in their\nClassic Showdowns\, seeing how we score in Survey Battles\, Spin and Solve and\nWhat’s that Cost. But before picking up the buzzers\, we’ll have a little happy\nhour to kick off the evening starting at 6:30 PM. The games will start\npromptly at 7:30 PM. \n$25 includes one drink ticket and games.\n“Cashless” cash bar available\, so bring your plastic. \n**Note:** Prior to arrival\,[ this waiver must be filled\nout.](https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/5c473bb934d6a/web/) \n**This event is intended for young Jewish adults in their 20s.  ** \nPlease RSVP by March 20. \nThank you to our Leadership:\nMeredith Berlin\, Karlee Goodwin and Gillian Porter\, Event Co-Chairs \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14970
URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/a-game-show-battle-for-the-20s-crowd/
LOCATION:Game Show Battle Rooms – Detroit (Troy) 750 W Big Beaver Rd\, Troy
CATEGORIES:NEXTGen Detroit,Young Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation NEXTGen Detroit":MAILTO:nextgendetroit@jfmd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260323T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260323T193000
DTSTAMP:20260416T121514
CREATED:20260206T220107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T143122Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation Israel and Overseas":MAILTO:leket@jfmd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260319T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260319T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T121514
CREATED:20260218T204644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T224644Z
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SUMMARY:Healthy Boundaries and Happy Holidays:  Practical Insight for Managing Family and Festivities
DESCRIPTION:We love ‘em\, but sometimes the fam can be a little problematic. With spring\nholidays fast approaching\, we wanted to give you some practical pointers to\nhelp ensure family time is enjoyable during the holidays including\nestablishing healthy boundaries\, managing expectations and handling the\noccasional conflict. We have three pros (Rabbi Yoni Dahlen of Congregation\nShaarey Zedek\, Karen Gordon\, LMSW\, LCSW and Julie Ohana\, LMSW) who will lead\nus through some conversations tackling a few of the touchiest topics. No\npressure to share\, feel free just to listen and take it in. But before we get\ninto it\, we’ll roll up our sleeves and get in the kitchen with Julie Ohana of\nCulinary Art Therapy to create a charoset that’s sure to wow at your family’s\nseder table. \n$10 per person includes charoset making workshop and a NEXTGen Detroit\ncookbook. \nDietary laws observed.\nThis event is intended for young adults ages 21 to 39. \nThank you to our event co-chairs: Amanda Polk and Shelby Miller \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14811
URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/healthy-boundaries-and-happy-holidays-practical-insight-for-managing-family-and-festivities/
LOCATION:Aish Detroit 25725 Coolidge Hwy\, Oak Park
CATEGORIES:NEXTGen Detroit,Young Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation NEXTGen Detroit":MAILTO:nextgendetroit@jfmd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260318T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260318T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T121514
CREATED:20260206T201628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T224604Z
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SUMMARY:Federation Insider
DESCRIPTION:**Is 2026 the year that YOU become an Insider?**\nAre you ready to take your community involvement to the next level?\nWas that a yes? Awesome! Join us for NEXTGen Detroit’s Federation Insider. \nOver three interactive\, educational (and of course fun) sessions\, we’ll give\nyou an inside look into the Metro Detroit Jewish community and everything that\nNEXTGen Detroit and the Jewish Federation have to offer. You’ll network with\nother young adults and community leaders and learn about local resources and\nprograms to get involved and give back. In addition to hearing from our\ndynamic speakers\, you’ll also have the chance to choose from a variety of\ninteractive breakout sessions so you can become an insider on aspects of the\ncommunity that matter most to you! \n**Session 1: All About NEXTGen Detroit**\n**March 9 |  6:30 – 8:30 PM**\nWe’ll start by hearing from Tomer Moked\, NEXTGen Detroit Director\, and Andrew\nLuckoff\, NEXTGen Detroit President\, about the ins and outs of NEXTGen Detroit\nand how our young adult division has become a model used by Federations across\nNorth America. We’ll dive into our mission\, our three areas of focus and how\nwe’re attracting and engaging the next generation of proud Jewish Detroiters.\n**Breakout #1 Diverse  Experiences:** A conversation with Board VPs who will\ndiscuss the types of events we host and the groups within our community we\nprogram for.\n**Breakout  #2 Bold Leadership:** A conversation with Board member alumni\nabout their leadership journey before\, during and after serving on the Board\nand how they continue to stay involved in the community. \n**Session  2: Getting to Know the Jewish Federation**\n**March  18 | | 6:30 – 8:30 PM**\nNext is an intimate conversation with Federation’s CEO\, Steven Ingber. Learn\nabout Federation’s work as an umbrella organization that supports 17 local and\noverseas Jewish agencies. You’ll also have the chance to take a closer look at\none of our internal departments or explore the work of our agencies more in\ndepth.\n**Breakout  #1 I & O:** A conversation with our Israel and Overseas (I & O)\nteam about how they connect Detroiters to Israel and the impact Federation\nmakes in Jewish communities around the world.\n**Breakout  #2 Partner Agencies:** A conversation with professionals and\nNEXTGen Detroit Liasons from four of Federation’s partner agencies about the\nwork that they do and the people that they serve. \n**Session 3: Where does the Money Go? And What’s NEXT?**\n**March 26 |  | 6:30 – 8:30 PM**\nFederation’s Annual Campaign raises millions of dollars to support local and\ninternational causes. But how do we decide who gets a piece of the pie and how\nmuch? In this session\, you’ll learn about Federation’s allocation process and\ntake part in an exercise to see how you would distribute funds to those in\nneed. You’ll also get a chance to explore how you can get involved with the\nFederation and NEXTGen Detroit in a “career fair” style experience and let us\nhelp you find a meaningful opportunity. \n**Food will be served at each session.** \nThank you to our 2026 Federation Insider Co-Chairs:\nMara Levine\nEmily Elconin\nArie Zeidner\n**_Federation Insider is intended to be a series of conversations\, so we ask\nthat you attend all three sessions._**   \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14561
URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/federation-insider-2/
CATEGORIES:NEXTGen Detroit,Young Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation NEXTGen Detroit":MAILTO:nextgendetroit@jfmd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260316T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260316T193000
DTSTAMP:20260416T121514
CREATED:20260206T220107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T143122Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation Israel and Overseas":MAILTO:leket@jfmd.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260311T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260311T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T121514
CREATED:20260206T130104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T163119Z
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SUMMARY:The Signature Event
DESCRIPTION:Our annual women-only event is a not-to-be-missed celebration of the local and\nglobal impact that the Jewish women of Detroit make through their support of\nFederation’s Annual Campaign. This year\, we are leaning into our Jewish joy\nand ready to treat you to a colorful and inspiring evening that we hope will\nleave you craving even more community. \nWe are thrilled to welcome Melissa Ben-Ishay to the stage this year! Melissa\nwill share the story of building her brand and how her Jewish upbringing and\nidentity have shaped her path both personally and professionally. She’ll be\njoined on stage by our moderator Lindsay Pinchuk\, award-winning podcast host\nof (https://www.dearfoundher.com/) and Detroit native. \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14586
URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/the-signature-event/
LOCATION:Temple Israel 5725 Walnut Lake Rd\, West Bloomfield
CATEGORIES:Women's Philanthropy
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation Women%E2%80%99s Philanthropy":MAILTO:kaneistein@jfmd.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260310T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260310T183000
DTSTAMP:20260416T121514
CREATED:20260206T213104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T000107Z
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SUMMARY:Little Legacies
DESCRIPTION:Help your kids (or grandkids) _make history_! \nWe’re excited to invite students in **grades 3–5**  to apply for the Little\nLegacies Oral History Project\, a chance to discover family stories and create\na keepsake your family will treasure.\nYour student and their grandparent (or other older family member) will attend\nan interactive workshop where they’ll learn how to conduct an amazing\noral‑history interview—just like a pro! \nThen\, they’ll sign up for a filming session (two dates available) with a\nprofessional videographer to capture their story on camera. \n**Best part?**  Your family receives a copy of the interview\, which will also\nbe preserved in the community archives. \n**Requirements**\n  * Student must be in 3rd–5th grade\n  * Student and interviewee must attend both the workshop and one filming session. Filming will take place March 15 or March 22 between 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm by appointment. Each session lasts one hour\, including a 30‑minute recording.\n  * Parent/guardian and interviewee must sign a filming release  \nThanks to generous support from the Hermelin Davidson Center for\nCongregational Excellence\, this program is **free of charge**. \n**APPLY TODAY**  — space is limited! \nThis form serves as an application; Jampel Center staff will follow up to\nconfirm participation. If spots fill\, we’ll create a waitlist. \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14596
URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/little-legacies/
LOCATION:Temple Beth El 7400 Telegraph Rd\, Bloomfield Hills
CATEGORIES:Families
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joan Meyers Jampel Center for Michigan Jewish Heritage":MAILTO:terman@jewishdetroit.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260309T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260309T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T121514
CREATED:20260206T201627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T220136Z
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SUMMARY:Federation Insider
DESCRIPTION:**Is 2026 the year that YOU become an Insider?**\nAre you ready to take your community involvement to the next level?\nWas that a yes? Awesome! Join us for NEXTGen Detroit’s Federation Insider. \nOver three interactive\, educational (and of course fun) sessions\, we’ll give\nyou an inside look into the Metro Detroit Jewish community and everything that\nNEXTGen Detroit and the Jewish Federation have to offer. You’ll network with\nother young adults and community leaders and learn about local resources and\nprograms to get involved and give back. In addition to hearing from our\ndynamic speakers\, you’ll also have the chance to choose from a variety of\ninteractive breakout sessions so you can become an insider on aspects of the\ncommunity that matter most to you! \n**Session 1: All About NEXTGen Detroit**\n**March 9 |  6:30 – 8:30 PM**\nWe’ll start by hearing from Tomer Moked\, NEXTGen Detroit Director\, and Andrew\nLuckoff\, NEXTGen Detroit President\, about the ins and outs of NEXTGen Detroit\nand how our young adult division has become a model used by Federations across\nNorth America. We’ll dive into our mission\, our three areas of focus and how\nwe’re attracting and engaging the next generation of proud Jewish Detroiters.\n**Breakout #1 Diverse  Experiences:** A conversation with Board VPs who will\ndiscuss the types of events we host and the groups within our community we\nprogram for.\n**Breakout  #2 Bold Leadership:** A conversation with Board member alumni\nabout their leadership journey before\, during and after serving on the Board\nand how they continue to stay involved in the community. \n**Session  2: Getting to Know the Jewish Federation**\n**March  18 | | 6:30 – 8:30 PM**\nNext is an intimate conversation with Federation’s CEO\, Steven Ingber. Learn\nabout Federation’s work as an umbrella organization that supports 17 local and\noverseas Jewish agencies. You’ll also have the chance to take a closer look at\none of our internal departments or explore the work of our agencies more in\ndepth.\n**Breakout  #1 I & O:** A conversation with our Israel and Overseas (I & O)\nteam about how they connect Detroiters to Israel and the impact Federation\nmakes in Jewish communities around the world.\n**Breakout  #2 Partner Agencies:** A conversation with professionals and\nNEXTGen Detroit Liasons from four of Federation’s partner agencies about the\nwork that they do and the people that they serve. \n**Session 3: Where does the Money Go? And What’s NEXT?**\n**March 26 |  | 6:30 – 8:30 PM**\nFederation’s Annual Campaign raises millions of dollars to support local and\ninternational causes. But how do we decide who gets a piece of the pie and how\nmuch? In this session\, you’ll learn about Federation’s allocation process and\ntake part in an exercise to see how you would distribute funds to those in\nneed. You’ll also get a chance to explore how you can get involved with the\nFederation and NEXTGen Detroit in a “career fair” style experience and let us\nhelp you find a meaningful opportunity. \n**Food will be served at each session.** \nThank you to our 2026 Federation Insider Co-Chairs:\nMara Levine\nEmily Elconin\nArie Zeidner\n**_Federation Insider is intended to be a series of conversations\, so we ask\nthat you attend all three sessions._**   \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14561
URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/federation-insider/
CATEGORIES:NEXTGen Detroit,Young Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation NEXTGen Detroit":MAILTO:nextgendetroit@jfmd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260309T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260309T193000
DTSTAMP:20260416T121514
CREATED:20260206T220106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T131606Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation Israel and Overseas":MAILTO:leket@jfmd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260226T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260226T193000
DTSTAMP:20260416T121514
CREATED:20251212T174725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T212249Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening at Ina Garten's Book Tour:\nPre-Glow and Group Seating with NXG
DESCRIPTION:**A minimum donation of $100 to Federation’s 2026 Annual Campaign is required\nto attend this event. This event is intended for young adults ages 21-39.** \nJoin NEXTGen Detroit for an evening at the Fisher Theater as we take our seats\nand enjoy Ina Garten’s book tour _Be Ready When The Luck Happens_. We have\nsome wonderful seats secured at a discounted group rate\, and if that weren’t\nenough\, you’re invited for an exclusive pre-glow before the event at The Kahn.\nEnjoy drinks and apps before we head over to the theater and hear the Barefoot\nContessa discuss her latest memoir. \n6 PM – Pre-Glow begins at The Kahn with cocktails and apps.\n7 PM – We head to The Fisher as a group and take our seats.\n7:30 PM – Sit back\, relax\, and enjoy _Ina_! How easy is that? \n$100 per person includes a ticket to the show on the main floor\, pre-glow with\nlight appetizers and drinks and *parking.\nIn addition to the cost of the ticket\, there is a minimum donation of $100 to\nFederation’s 2026 Annual Campaign to attend this event. If you have already\nmade a gift of $100\, please contact Lindsey at\n(https://mailto:lschwartz@jewishdetroit.org) for\na code to waive the minimum donation. \nThis event is intended for young adults ages 21 to 39.\nDietary laws observed. \n*The parking lot for the Fisher Building is on Third Avenue. Specific parking directions will be sent before the event. \n**Thank you to our event chairs:**\nNicole MacWilliams\nAnnie Gordon Thomas\nJonathan Shaw \n**Thank you to The Kahn for hosting our pre-glow reception.** \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13394
URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/an-evening-at-ina-gartens-book-tourpre-glow-and-group-seating-with-nxg/
LOCATION:The Kahn Apartments 7430 2nd Ave\, Detroit
CATEGORIES:NEXTGen Detroit
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation NEXTGen Detroit":MAILTO:nextgendetroit@jfmd.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260223T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260223T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T121514
CREATED:20260210T201603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T210457Z
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SUMMARY:From Cringe to Confidence: Mastering Authentic Networking
DESCRIPTION:Networking doesn’t have to feel forced\, awkward\, or performative. Join\nNEXTWork\, NEXTGen Detroit and Gesher’s top-shelf networking program for a\nconfidence-building evening with Michelle Gilbert\, Chief Engine Officer of\nPurple Engine Coaching at Pop’s for Italian in Ferndale. In her interactive\npresentation\, “**From Cringe to Confidence: Mastering Authentic Networking**\n\,” Michelle will help us replace networking anxiety with a clear\, confident\napproach to creating authentic connections. We’ll learn how to prepare with\nintention\, engage in real conversations and follow up in ways that feel\nnatural rather than transactional. By focusing on practical strategies and\nreal-world scenarios\, this session aims to move us from self-conscious or\nuncertain to grounded\, purposeful and confident in how we build and sustain\nprofessional relationships. \n**$18**  per person includes presentation\, networking\, a drink ticket and\nlight appetizers (kosher style). \nPlease RSVP by February 20. \nYou can learn more about Michelle Gilbert and Purple Engine Coaching at\n(https://purpleenginecoaching.com )\nThank you to our Event Chairs:\nGillian Porter\nDavid Moiseev\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/14415
URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/from-cringe-to-confidence-mastering-authentic-networking-2/
LOCATION:Pop’s For Italian 280 W Nine Mile Rd\, Ferndale
CATEGORIES:NEXTGen Detroit,Young Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation NEXTGen Detroit":MAILTO:nextgendetroit@jfmd.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260223T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260223T193000
DTSTAMP:20260416T121514
CREATED:20260128T191613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T201606Z
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SUMMARY:From Cringe to Confidence: Mastering Authentic Networking
DESCRIPTION:Networking doesn’t have to feel forced\, awkward\, or performative. Join\nNEXTWork\, NEXTGen Detroit and Gesher’s top-shelf networking program for a\nconfidence-building evening with Michelle Gilbert\, Chief Engine Officer of\nPurple Engine Coaching at Pop’s for Italian in Ferndale. In her interactive\npresentation\, “**From Cringe to Confidence: Mastering Authentic Networking**\n\,” Michelle will help us replace networking anxiety with a clear\, confident\napproach to creating authentic connections. We’ll learn how to prepare with\nintention\, engage in real conversations and follow up in ways that feel\nnatural rather than transactional. By focusing on practical strategies and\nreal-world scenarios\, this session aims to move us from self-conscious or\nuncertain to grounded\, purposeful and confident in how we build and sustain\nprofessional relationships. \n**$18**  per person includes presentation\, networking\, a drink ticket and\nlight appetizers (kosher style). \nPlease RSVP by February 20. \nYou can learn more about Michelle Gilbert and Purple Engine Coaching at\n(https://purpleenginecoaching.com )\nThank you to our Event Chairs:\nGillian Porter\nDavid Moiseev\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/14415
URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/from-cringe-to-confidence-mastering-authentic-networking/
LOCATION:Pop’s For Italian 280 W Nine Mile Rd\, Ferndale
CATEGORIES:NEXTGen Detroit,Young Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation NEXTGen Detroit":MAILTO:nextgendetroit@jfmd.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260218T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T121514
CREATED:20260109T201607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T223046Z
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SUMMARY:Navigating History: Using Tech to Trace Your Roots
DESCRIPTION:Curious about your family history? Online tools can unlock incredible\nstories—but only if you know how to search smart. Join archivists Robbie\nTerman and Laura Gottlieb for a three-part Zoom series packed with practical\ntips to make genealogy research easier and more rewarding. \n**Session 1:  February 4\, 2026 @ 10:00 AM**\n**Navigating Newspapers**\nOld newspapers are full of hidden gems. Learn how to dig through digital\narchives and find the headlines that matter to your family story. \n**Session 2:  February 11\, 2026 @ 10:00 AM**\n**Navigating Archives**\nArchives hold treasures you won’t find anywhere else. Discover what’s inside\,\nhow to access it and how to search like a pro. \n**Session 3:  February 18\, 2026 @ 10:00 AM**\n**Navigating Online Genealogy Tools**\nReady to explore your roots? Whether you’re just starting out or want to\nsharpen your skills\, get hands-on tips for using popular genealogy sites and\nuncovering meaningful connections. \n**Cost:**  $18 (FREE for Friends of the Jampel Center)\n**Registration  required.** \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14114 \nClick here to join the livestream. https://jfmd-org.zoom.us/j/81013766256?pwd=H87lBcXFlJTbw5PcKH5AD4479u2Bqt.1
URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/navigating-history-using-tech-to-trace-your-roots-3/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joan Meyers Jampel Center for Michigan Jewish Heritage":MAILTO:terman@jewishdetroit.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260211T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T121514
CREATED:20260109T201607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T214602Z
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SUMMARY:Navigating History: Using Tech to Trace Your Roots
DESCRIPTION:Curious about your family history? Online tools can unlock incredible\nstories—but only if you know how to search smart. Join archivists Robbie\nTerman and Laura Gottlieb for a three-part Zoom series packed with practical\ntips to make genealogy research easier and more rewarding. \n**Session 1:  February 4\, 2026 @ 10:00 AM**\n**Navigating Newspapers**\nOld newspapers are full of hidden gems. Learn how to dig through digital\narchives and find the headlines that matter to your family story. \n**Session 2:  February 11\, 2026 @ 10:00 AM**\n**Navigating Archives**\nArchives hold treasures you won’t find anywhere else. Discover what’s inside\,\nhow to access it and how to search like a pro. \n**Session 3:  February 18\, 2026 @ 10:00 AM**\n**Navigating Online Genealogy Tools**\nReady to explore your roots? Whether you’re just starting out or want to\nsharpen your skills\, get hands-on tips for using popular genealogy sites and\nuncovering meaningful connections. \n**Cost:**  $18 (FREE for Friends of the Jampel Center)\n**Registration  required.** \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14114 \nClick here to join the livestream. https://jfmd-org.zoom.us/j/81013766256?pwd=H87lBcXFlJTbw5PcKH5AD4479u2Bqt.1
URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/navigating-history-using-tech-to-trace-your-roots-2/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joan Meyers Jampel Center for Michigan Jewish Heritage":MAILTO:terman@jewishdetroit.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T121514
CREATED:20260109T201605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T212132Z
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SUMMARY:Navigating History: Using Tech to Trace Your Roots
DESCRIPTION:Curious about your family history? Online tools can unlock incredible\nstories—but only if you know how to search smart. Join archivists Robbie\nTerman and Laura Gottlieb for a three-part Zoom series packed with practical\ntips to make genealogy research easier and more rewarding. \n**Session 1:  February 4\, 2026 @ 10:00 AM**\n**Navigating Newspapers**\nOld newspapers are full of hidden gems. Learn how to dig through digital\narchives and find the headlines that matter to your family story. \n**Session 2:  February 11\, 2026 @ 10:00 AM**\n**Navigating Archives**\nArchives hold treasures you won’t find anywhere else. Discover what’s inside\,\nhow to access it and how to search like a pro. \n**Session 3:  February 18\, 2026 @ 10:00 AM**\n**Navigating Online Genealogy Tools**\nReady to explore your roots? Whether you’re just starting out or want to\nsharpen your skills\, get hands-on tips for using popular genealogy sites and\nuncovering meaningful connections. \n**Cost:**  $18 (FREE for Friends of the Jampel Center)\n**Registration  required.** \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14114 \nClick here to join the livestream. https://jfmd-org.zoom.us/j/81013766256?pwd=H87lBcXFlJTbw5PcKH5AD4479u2Bqt.1
URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/navigating-history-using-tech-to-trace-your-roots/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joan Meyers Jampel Center for Michigan Jewish Heritage":MAILTO:terman@jewishdetroit.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T133000
DTSTAMP:20260416T121514
CREATED:20260115T203152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T213135Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation Israel and Overseas":MAILTO:leket@jfmd.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260128T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260128T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T121514
CREATED:20251223T180509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T191613Z
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SUMMARY:Painting (and Dating) with a Twist
DESCRIPTION:We’re tapping in to our inner artists at this upcoming Interfaith Couples\nevent. Join us at Painting with a Twist in Ferndale and connect with other\nyoung adult interfaith couples as we enjoy some wine\, dessert and put our\npainting skills to the test. We’ll also have a meaningful discussion about\nnavigating the joys\, challenges and surprises of being in an interfaith\nrelationship. \n$60 per couple includes painting workshop and your finished masterpiece\, wine\nand desserts.\nSpace is limited. Please RSVP by January 26.\nThis event is open to young adult couples\, married or dating\, in which one\npartner identifies as Jewish. \n**Thank you to our Leadership**\nEvent Chairs: Morgan Katz and Billy Wiseman \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14003
URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/painting-and-dating-with-a-twist/
LOCATION:Painting with a Twist 200 W Nine Mile Rd\, Ferndale
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:20260127T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260127T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T121514
CREATED:20251218T210104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T224621Z
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness Uncorked
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of slowing down\, sitting back and letting our senses\nshape our experience. We’re settling in for a wine tasting with sommelier\nMichelle Turnbull\, who will not only introduce us to some delicious wines\n(several of which are from Detroit’s Partnership2gether Region in Israel)\, but\nalso guide us in exploring how smell\, taste and sound can shift the way we\nperceive experiences — even those as simple as a sip of wine. It’s all\nhappening in the newly opened Tacon-Heaslip Gallery in Ferndale. If you’re\nlooking for a gals night out with a great wine list and a side of mindfulness\,\nwe’ve got you covered.   \n$50 per person includes wine tasting with Michelle (featuring wines from the\nFederation’s partner region) and light bites.\nKosher options are available upon request. \nThis event is intended for women in their 30s and 40s. \n**More About Michelle**\nMichelle Turnbull works in Leadership Development at the Jewish Federation of\nDetroit and is a sommelier with a love for making wine approachable. Before\nentering Jewish communal service in 2021\, she spent nearly two decades in\nhigh-end hospitality including seven years as the GM of a winery. Michelle\nearned her WSET Advanced certification in 2017 and has traveled to wine\nregions across the world. She’s known for helping people think about wine in\nnew\, creative ways\, and for reminding everyone that the only good wines are\nthe ones that they like.   \n**Thank you to our Leadership**\nLisa Rothberger and Emily Slabotsky\, YWP Co-Chairs\nKara Schuchman and Shelby Schostak\, Event Co-Chairs\nEmily Hunegs\, WP Vice President\nNancy Glen\, WP President \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13979
URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/mindfulness-uncorked/
LOCATION:Jarrad Heaslip Gallery 22100 Woodward Ave\, Ferndale
CATEGORIES:Adults,Women's Philanthropy
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation Young Women's Philanthropy":MAILTO:feld@jfmd.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260127T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260127T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T121514
CREATED:20260115T203151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T211603Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation Israel and Overseas":MAILTO:leket@jfmd.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260121T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260121T194500
DTSTAMP:20260416T121514
CREATED:20251208T211633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T230433Z
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SUMMARY:Pack It Forward: A Volunteer Opportunity with Detroit Chesed
DESCRIPTION:**This event is now sold out. If you would like to be put on the waitlist\nplease email Amy Wayne at awayne@jewishdetroit.org.** \nJoin Women’s Philanthropy’s Tikkun Olam Volunteers (TOV) at the Detroit Chesed\nin Southfield for an evening of packing it forward! Together\, we’ll assemble\npackages of Shabbat food that will be delivered to local families that very\nevening\, prepare baby supply bundles for the Baby Boom program\, and create\ncare packages for women in the hospital to help make their stay a bit more\ncomfortable. \nYou’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at the many ways Detroit Chesed helps\nfamilies in Jewish Detroit. Bring your friends and help us brighten someone’s\nday — let’s get packing! \nThere is no cost to attend this event\, however\, we ask that you kindly RSVP by\nJanuary 12.\n**Thank you to our Leadership**\nElana Miodownik and Robyn Glasser\, TOV Chairs\nJessica Klein and Erin Stiebel\, Event Chairs\nNancy Glen\, WP President\nShelly Rubenfire\, WP Campaign Chair\nIlana Liss\, WP Vice President \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13832
URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/pack-it-forward-a-volunteer-opportunity-with-detroit-chesed-project/
LOCATION:Detroit Chesed Project 30555 Southfield Rd\, Southfield
CATEGORIES:Adults,Women's Philanthropy
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation Women%E2%80%99s Philanthropy":MAILTO:kaneistein@jfmd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260115T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T121514
CREATED:20251212T201606Z
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SUMMARY:Lessons from Israel's Frontlines: \nLearning from Iron Sword Brain Injuries with Dr. Guy Rosenthal
DESCRIPTION:Join Federation’s Maimonides Society for an evening with Dr. Guy Rosenthal\,\nrenowned neurosurgeon and the Director of Neurotrauma and Neurocritical Care\,\nDepartment of Neurosurgery at Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center in\nJerusalem. \nDr. Rosenthal will discuss his experience in Israel with brain injured war\ncasualties from October 7 onward. Just a month before the war broke out\, he\nwas involved in the group that formulated the new Guidelines for Penetrating\nTraumatic Brain Injuries in Bethesda at the initiative of the U.S. Department\nof Defense. Dr. Rosenthal will share how Israel used the draft of the\nGuidelines to coordinate care across centers in Israel and has collected data\nfrom four neurosurgical centers on severely brain injured patients from the\nwar. \n$36 includes presentation by Dr. Rosenthal\, cocktails\, appetizers and\ndesserts.\nDietary laws observed.\nSpouses are welcome.\nPlease RSVP by January 13\, 2026. \nIn addition to the cost of a ticket\, we ask that all attendees who have not\ndone so already\, please give a gift to Federation’s 2026 Annual Campaign. \n**Thank you to our Leadership**\nMaimonides Society Co-Chairs:\nDr. David Siegel and Dr. Brooke Weingarden \nAffinities Department Co-Chairs:\nDr. Danny Singer and Jayme Kirschner \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13946
URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/lessons-from-israels-frontlines-learning-from-iron-sword-brain-injuries-with-dr-guy-rosenthal/
LOCATION:Michigan Design Center 1700 Stutz Dr\, Troy
CATEGORIES:Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation Maimonides Society":MAILTO:kaplan@jfmd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260115T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260115T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T121514
CREATED:20251220T180118Z
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SUMMARY:Newish and Jewish L'Chaim Detroit at Barkside
DESCRIPTION:Hey\, welcome to Metro Detroit! Whether you’re just passing through or looking\nto make the Motor City home\, you picked a great place to hang your hat. We’d\nlove to welcome you and connect you with other newish and Jewish young adults\nand everything the NEXTGen Detroit community has to offer. Meet us at Barkside\nin Southfield for cool cocktails\, casual mingling and tail-wagging fun. If\nyou’ve got a dog\, bring ’em along — but if not\, no worries\, just bring\nyourself! \n $8 per person includes one drink ticket. \nIf you are bringing a pup please complete the following forms:\n**Waiver:**(https://form.jotform.com/232984202857160)\n**Registration:**(https://barksidedogbar.portal.gingrapp.com/#/public/new_customer) \nThank you to our event co-chairs: Gianni Carli\, Rachel Edelman and Andrew\nKlein \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14004
URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/newish-and-jewish-lchaim-detroit-at-barkside/
LOCATION:Barkside Southfield 15640 W Eleven Mile Rd\, Southfield
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:20251215T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251215T183000
DTSTAMP:20260416T121514
CREATED:20251112T180323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T194634Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation Israel and Overseas":MAILTO:leket@jfmd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251210T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251210T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T121514
CREATED:20251107T180304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T211605Z
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SUMMARY:Chanukah Babka Bake with Mandylicious
DESCRIPTION:Mandylicious is coming to Detroit just in time to help us create something\nextra special for our Chanukah spreads. Get ready to shape and sprinkle\nfestive and delicious Chanukah babkas with Instagram’s favorite baker putting\ncreative new twists on Jewish classics and make sweet holiday treats with you.\nBring along your kids and grandkids ages 12+ and make it a family fun night.\nWe will also have a TOV (Tikkun Olam Volunteers) station where you can pack\nChanukah parcels for Jewish seniors living in non-Jewish skilled nursing and\nrehab facilities. Please arrive on time\, our program with Mandy will begin\npromptly at 6:45 PM. \n$50 per adult. Kids 12+ are an additional $10 each. Ticket includes two babkas\nper adult/family.\nPlease register in advance by December 3.\nDietary laws observed. \n**More About Mandy**\nMandy Silverman founded Mandylicious in 2013 in Sharon\, MA. Since then\, she\nhas created over 300 unique challah and babka recipes and has developed a\nworldwide following\, including over 75\,000 Instagram followers. Check out her\nInstagram (https://www.instagram.com/mandyliciouschallah/). \n**Thank you to our leadership:**\nAndrea Belen\, Jennifer Fishkind\, Amye Goldhaber\, Event Co-Chairs\nNancy Glen\, WP President \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13432
URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/chanukah-babka-bake-with-mandylicious/
LOCATION:Temple Beth El 7400 Telegraph Rd\, Bloomfield Hills
CATEGORIES:Women's Philanthropy
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation Women%E2%80%99s Philanthropy":MAILTO:kaneistein@jfmd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251209T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251209T193000
DTSTAMP:20260416T121514
CREATED:20251110T105344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T171651Z
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SUMMARY:Talking (Sweet) Shop: Noshing and Networking at Think Sweet
DESCRIPTION:Join NEXTWork\, NEXTGen Detroit and Gesher’s top-shelf networking program at\nThink Sweet\, a joyful new addition to Metro Detroit’s kosher food scene. Owned\nby Jack and Kayla Hazan\, Think Sweet is a candy and treat destination born\nfrom a simple but ambitious vision: create a place where people from all\nbackgrounds can enjoy a wide selection of kosher sweets\, served with a warm\nwelcome. Treat yourself to top-tier networking while you build your own candy\nbag and sample one of their signature slushies. You’ll also hear from Jack\nabout his inspiration for the store and what having a Jewish\, family-owned\nbusiness means to him. \n$18 includes networking\, candy bag and signature slushie\nPlease RSVP no later than December 8. \nThank you to our Event Chairs:\nEmily Elconin\nDaniel Snyder\nArie Zeidner \n**About Jack Hazan**\nJack Hazan is a Brooklyn-born entrepreneur who relocated to the Detroit area\nwith his wife\, Kayla and their two children. With a background in marketing\,\nretail and wholesale spanning some 20 + years\, he recognized a gap in the\nlocal community’s sweet-treat landscape: a place where families****all\nbackgrounds****and those with dietary restrictions could enjoy candy and\nconfections in a welcoming\, inclusive setting.  Guided by his love of New\nYork’s vibrant kosher food scene\, Jack founded Think Sweet to blend his retail\nexpertise with his passion for creating a joyful community space. The result:\na candy shop that is both a retail experience and a gathering spot bursting\nwith color\, fun\, and a sense of belonging. \n**NEXTWork 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/13513
URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/talking-sweet-shop-noshing-and-networking-at-think-sweet/
LOCATION:Think Sweet 32902 Middlebelt Rd\, Farmington Hills
CATEGORIES:NEXTGen Detroit,Young Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation NEXTGen Detroit":MAILTO:nextgendetroit@jfmd.org
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