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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:20260421T114349
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:20260310T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260310T183000
DTSTAMP:20260421T114349
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:20260311T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260311T213000
DTSTAMP:20260421T114349
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:20260316T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260316T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T114349
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:20260318T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260318T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T114349
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260319T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260319T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T114349
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260323T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260323T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T114349
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260325T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260325T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T114349
CREATED:20260227T213123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T123132Z
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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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260325T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260325T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T114349
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260326T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260326T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T114349
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260330T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260330T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T114349
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:20260416T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T114349
CREATED:20260312T143139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T170128Z
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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:20260416T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T114349
CREATED:20260402T131657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T144700Z
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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
GEO:52.4813678;-1.8980725
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260420T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260420T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T114349
CREATED:20260320T143326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T170106Z
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SUMMARY:Yom HaZikaron: Israel's Memorial Day
DESCRIPTION:**Doors open at 6:30PM.** \nJoin our community for Yom HaZikaron—an evening of remembrance and reflection\nat a moment of deep significance. \nAs the people of Israel once again face the harsh realities of\nconflict—sirens\, separation\, loss\, and grief—this Memorial Day carries added\nweight. Together\, we stand in solidarity with those who continue to choose\nlife\, resilience\, and hope amid profound loss. \nWe will honor fallen soldiers and victims of terror and pay tribute to those\nleft behind who continue living and moving forward\, finding the strength to\nbuild lives of purpose and hope after loss. \nGuests are invited to arrive early to view an exhibit reflecting The Strength\nto Rise\, created by our community Shinshinim and their students. Following the\nprogram\, join the Shinshinim for שרים וזוכרים— Singing and Remembering—a Yom\nHaZikaron tradition of coming together through song. \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14983
URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/yom-hazikaron-israels-memorial-day-2/
LOCATION:The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd\, West Bloomfield
CATEGORIES:Israel and Overseas
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation Israel and Overseas":MAILTO:leket@jfmd.org
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