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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260127T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260127T210000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260128T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260128T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T191726
CREATED:20251223T180509Z
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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:20260202T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T191726
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T110000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260211T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T191726
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260218T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T191726
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260223T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260223T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T191726
CREATED:20260128T191613Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260223T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260223T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T191726
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260226T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260226T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T191726
CREATED:20251212T174725Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260309T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260309T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T191726
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:20260309T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260309T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T191726
CREATED:20260206T201627Z
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260310T183000
DTSTAMP:20260421T191726
CREATED:20260206T213104Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260311T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260311T213000
DTSTAMP:20260421T191726
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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