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SUMMARY:Flourish Together: A Chance to Create and Give Back
DESCRIPTION:Young Women’s Philanthropy is heading to Olive’s Bloombox in Ferndale for an\nevening of arranging tabletop bouquets to ring in spring and spread some love.\nWe’ll be making two small vase arrangements\, one to keep (or gift) and one to\nshare with a spouse\, partner or loved one of a member of the Jewish Community\nSecurity\, Inc. (JCSI) team and other security personnel in the community. We\nknow many in our community are looking for ways to thank those who keep our\ninstitutions safe\, and we thought this would be a great way to show our\nappreciation.   \n$36 includes flower arrangement\, light bites and drinks.\n**Kosher options are available upon request.  ** \nThis event is intended for women in their 30s and 40s. \nThank you to our Leadership: \nYoung Women’s Philanthropy Chairs: Lisa Rothberger and Emily Slabotsky\nEvent Co-Chairs: Erica Dovitz and Lauren Midelton\nWP VP: Emily Hunegs\nWP President: Nancy Glen \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15356
URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/flourish-together-a-chance-to-create-and-give-back/
LOCATION:Olive’s Bloombox 262 W Nine Mile Rd\, Ferndale
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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SUMMARY:Yom Ha’Atzmaut: Singing Is Believing
DESCRIPTION:Join us this May 4th\, the eve of Lag BaOmer\, for a joyful celebration of\nIsrael’s 78th Independence Day through music\, connection and the spirit of\nKlal Yisrael. At a time of profound challenges and uncertainty for Israel\,\nmoments like these bring us together to lift our voices and reaffirm what\nunites us all. \nThis family-friendly event culminates in an unforgettable\, interactive musical\nexperience with the Israeli group Koolulam—world‑renowned for turning\naudiences into a single\, soaring chorus. \nThe evening will feature something for everyone\, including: \n  * A community fair with Israel-themed crafts and activities\n  * Games and activities led by the Shinshinim\n  * Dinner featuring Israeli favorites (dietary laws observed)\n  * Israel-themed giveaways\n  * A moving mass sing-along with Koolulam \nCome dressed in white and blue as we raise our voices and celebrate Yom\nHa’Atzmaut in a fun and spirited way for the entire family.   \n$18 per person\n$50 family (2 adults and up to 5 kids)\nAges 5 and under are free \n**About Koolulam**   https://www.koolulam.com/en/brings people together through a mass\nsinging experience; empowering the audience to raise their voices In joy and\nharmony. The result is an awe-inspiring immersive and fun journey that builds\nconnections between people. See what millions of people all over the world are\nraving about! Join in the fun where The AUDIENCE IS THE STAR! \n**Thank You to Our Event Sponsors** \n**Chesed**\nCouzens Lansky\nMASA Israel Journey \n**Arevut**\nAmerican Technion Society\nMarvin & Betty Danto Health Care Center\nPaycom\nPrince Concepts\nUniprop \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14960
URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/yom-haatzmaut-singing-is-believing/
LOCATION:Congregation Shaarey Zedek 27375 Bell Rd\, Southfield
CATEGORIES:Israel and Overseas
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation Israel and Overseas":MAILTO:leket@jfmd.org
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SUMMARY:WP's 2026 Annual Meeting: Celebrating 80 Years of Women Making an Impact in Jewish Detroit
DESCRIPTION:WP is celebrating eight incredible decades of Jewish women in Detroit coming\ntogether to make a difference. While much has changed over the last 80 years\,\nour commitment to this community and helping Jews around the world has\nremained steadfast. Join us as we commemorate the resilience\, strength and\ndetermination that has allowed Women’s Philanthropy to thrive; and embrace the\nJewish joy\, love\, humor and friendships that have made the work and the\nmission a true pleasure along the way. \nThis year’s meeting will include our appreciation of outgoing President Nancy\nGlen and the installation of Shelly Rubenfire\, President-Elect. \nThe Marion Freedman Women’s Philanthropy Volunteer Award will be presented to\nthis year’s honoree\, Sylvia Sherman. \n$36 per person includes dessert and wine.   \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15343
URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/wps-2026-annual-meeting-celebrating-80-years-of-women-making-an-impact-in-jewish-detroit/
LOCATION:Congregation Shaarey Zedek 27375 Bell Rd\, Southfield
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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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-8/
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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SUMMARY:The Chai Life: End of Annual Campaign Celebration
DESCRIPTION:What better way to start your summer engine than with NEXTGen Detroit at our\nannual Chai Life fundraiser\, this year at Out of Office Garage in Birmingham.\nWe’ve got drinks\, fun food\, really cool cars and live music — everything you\nneed to live that chai life! It’s a night to schmooze\, meet some new people\,\nlearn a bit about the important work of the Federation\, get up close and\npersonal with some pretty impressive sets of wheels and help us race to the\nfinish of our Annual Campaign. Here’s your chance to make a major impact on\ncountless lives here in Jewish Detroit and around the world. \nWhile the bar will be open until 11 PM\, it’s the last call to make your gift\nto Federation’s 2026 Annual Campaign! Join the other 10\,000+ Jewish Detroiters\nwho generously support the work of Federation and our 16 local and three\ninternational partner agencies when you attend this event and make your gift\nto the 2026 Annual Campaign. \n$10 until May 20.\n$45 beginning May 21.\nTicket includes food\, open bar (beer\, wine\, seltzer)\, entertainment and\ncomplimentary valet.   \nIn addition to the cost of a ticket\, a minimum donation of $18 to Federation’s\n2026 Annual Campaign is also required to attend this fundraising event. \n**If you have already made a gift of $18 or more to Federation’s 2026  Annual\nCampaign\, email Ryan at otis@jewishdetroit.org for a coupon code to waive the\nminimum donation fee at registration.** \nPlease RSVP by May 27. \nDietary laws observed.\nThis event is intended for young adults ages 21 to 39.\nDress to impress. \nThank you to our Leadership \nEvent Co-Chairs: Sophie Dwoskin\, Jodi Levin\, Zach Neistein and Steve Steinberg \nNEXTGen Detroit President\nAndrew Luckoff \nNEXTGen Detroit President-Elect\nAbigail Epstein \nNEXTGen Detroit Immediate Past President\nSpencer Lucker \nNEXTGen Detroit Director\nTomer Moked \nNEXTGen Detroit Professional Team\nLindsey Schwartz\nCameron Billes\nRyan Otis\nSierra Brocklehurst\nMelissa Mertz\nBen Cohon \nNEXTGen Detroit Campaign Vice Presidents\nErica Dovitz\nNicole MacWilliams\nAndrew Moss\nBlair Thoenes \nHost Committee\nMorgan & Matt Barker\nJessica Davidov\nLauren & Dorin Deitch\nJaymie & Matthew Epstein\nEmily Einstandig & Jordan Migdal\nLily Foltyn\nLogan Forman\nBri & Joe Freedman\nZack Goldman\nLily Hooberman\nJason Israilov\nNoah Kleid\nMara & Daniel Levine\nStephen Lipshaw\nElizabeth Merzin\nJessica Otis\nAbby Rubin\nMelanie Teper\nMallory Tyner \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15428
URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/the-chai-life-end-of-annual-campaign-celebration/
LOCATION:Out of Office Garage 2400 Cole St\, Birmingham\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:NEXTGen Detroit,Young Adults
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