BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit - ECPv6.9.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250126T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250126T143000 DTSTAMP:20260419T115851 CREATED:20241231T231259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250126T164945Z UID:10000383-1737896400-1737901800@2019.jewishdetroit.org SUMMARY:Packing with Purpose DESCRIPTION:Join Women’s Philanthropy’s Tikkun Olam Volunteers (TOV) for an afternoon of\npacking with purpose. We’ll be assembling soup making kits (with supplies\nprovided by Metro Food Rescue) and hygiene totes (facilitated by Dignity\nGrows) for Hospitality House Food Pantry\, whose mission is to minimize\ndeprivation in our community by providing food and assistance to those in\nneed\, while maintaining the utmost respect for the dignity of the individual.\nIn addition to this hands-on volunteer project\, you’ll also have the\nopportunity to learn a bit about all three of these important organizations.\nMore about Metro Food Rescue\nMetro Food Rescue rescues food that would otherwise be discarded and delivers\nit to a network of food pantries\, thereby helping to feed individuals and\nfamilies in need.\nMore about Dignity Grows\nDignity Grows works to combat period poverty by providing girls and women with\nthe hygiene products needed to participate in work\, school and everyday life\nduring menstruation.\nThis event is being offered at no cost\, but if you would like to make a\nfinancial contribution to cover the cost of the soup making kits\, you can do\nso when you register. You’re also welcome to bring non-perishable food items\nto donate to Metro Food Rescue.\nThis event is intended for women of all ages. Children 10 years or older can\nattend if they would like to make cards for the packages.\n**Thank you to our Leadership:**\nShirley Blondy\, Robyn Glasser\, Abby Rubin\, Becca Schostak\, TOV Chairs\nBarbie Zaltz\, Women’s Philanthropy Vice President\nNancy Glen\, Women’s Philanthropy President\nShelly Rubenfire\, Women’s Philanthropy Campaign Chair \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/10183 URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/packing-with-purpose/ LOCATION:Max M. Fisher Federation Building 6735 Telegraph Rd\, CATEGORIES:Women's Philanthropy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/25_WP_TOV_PackingWithaPurpose_DigitalBanners_960x600_JLive-1xly9T.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation Women%E2%80%99s Philanthropy":MAILTO:kaneistein@jfmd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T203000 DTSTAMP:20260419T115851 CREATED:20250113T160156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T181706Z UID:10000387-1738261800-1738269000@2019.jewishdetroit.org SUMMARY:L'Chaim Detroit at The Dow 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 $5\nand your first drink is on us! \nThis month\, we’re heading back to The Dow in Birmingham! Come check out one of\nour favorite spots in Birmingham and its 40 unique beers on tap daily. \n**This happy hour comes with an EPIC offer!** All attendees will receive a\nspecial rate on tickets to our EPIC fundraiser. \nRegister online before January 29 to receive a drink ticket. \nThis event is intended for young adults ages 21 to 39. \nThank you to our chairs: Emily Einstandig\, Zack Goldman and Karlee Goodwin \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/10269 URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/lchaim-detroit-at-the-dow/ LOCATION:The DOW 160 W Maple Rd\, Birmingham\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:NEXTGen Detroit,Young Adults ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/25_NXG_LChaimDetroit_Dow_960x600_JLive-fsJu8e.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation NEXTGen Detroit":MAILTO:nextgendetroit@jfmd.org GEO:52.4813678;-1.8980725 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T200000 DTSTAMP:20260419T115851 CREATED:20250117T163742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T151755Z UID:10000391-1738263600-1738267200@2019.jewishdetroit.org SUMMARY:Zionism in the Here and Now: \nWith Noam Weissman\, “Unpacking Israeli History” Podcast Host DESCRIPTION:Zionism\, a symbol of self-determination and security\, has sparked recent\nantisemitism and violence\, placing it at the center of a firestorm not seen\nsince Israel’s independence 76 years ago. Join us for a deep dive into its\nrole in the modern Jewish experience\, myths\, challenges and global\nperceptions\, especially since October 7. Dr. Noam Weissman\, host of the\n“Unpacking Israeli History” podcast\, will offer fresh insights into this most\nrevered—and long contentious—subject. \nGrab your coffee (decaf recommended for the 7:00 PM start) and join us for\nanother engaging session in our Coffee Press series. Register for your Zoom\nlink today. \nWe look forward to seeing you\,\nBetsy Heuer\, Jeff Schlussel and Ron Sollish\nProgram Chairs \n**About Noam Weissman**\nDr. Noam Weissman\, Executive Vice President of OpenDor Media\, is a recognized\nthought leader in innovative Israel and Jewish education. Passionate about\ninspiring inquiry and avoiding rigid worldviews\, he is creating models that\nsupport students in navigating the complexities of the world today. \nNoam spearheads the educational vision and content creation at OpenDor Media.\nLeading a team of producers and educators for the Unpacked brand\, he reaches\nmillions of young Jews yearly through articles\, videos\, and social media. Noam\nis the host of the Unpacked podcast “(https://jewishunpacked.com/podcast-series/unpacking-israeli-\nhistory/)\,” which consistently trends as the #1 Jewish podcast. He is also an\nAspen Institute Fellow and a Scholar in Residence at the Horace Mann School in\nNY. \nNoam earned his doctoral degree in Educational Psychology from the University\nof Southern California\, specializing in curriculum design. His dissertation\,\n“Approaching Israel Education\,” advocates for a fresh perspective on learning\nabout the modern State of Israel\, emphasizing Zionist identity development\,\nnarrative formation\, and fostering a mature\, empathetic relationship with\nIsrael. Noam graduated Summa Cum Laude from Yeshiva University with a history\ndegree\, focusing on Middle Eastern studies. He also holds a Master’s degree in\nJewish education from the Azrieli Graduate School\, where he was a Legacy\nHeritage Fellow. \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/10441 \nClick here to join the livestream. https://jfmd-org.zoom.us/j/83430967850?pwd=F3b6UNPzr98Noy1M8hyGau1s4kq73F.1 URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/zionism-in-the-here-and-now-with-noam-weissman-unpacking-israeli-history-podcast-host/ CATEGORIES:Israel and Overseas ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/25_IO_CoffeePress_KEY_Zionism_960x600-JLive-R7Vtu3.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation Israel and Overseas":MAILTO:leket@jfmd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250202T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250202T130000 DTSTAMP:20260419T115851 CREATED:20250103T164721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250201T183930Z UID:10000384-1738490400-1738501200@2019.jewishdetroit.org SUMMARY:Mocha & Motown 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. \nBut first\, let us show you one of the pride and joys of Detroit — the Motown\nMuseum. Join us first at Detroit Sip for a casual coffee and the chance to\nmeet other new-to-towners and check out one of the city’s great coffee shops.\nWe’ll then head over to the Motown Museum for an hour-long guided tour.\nHitsville USA\, here we come! \n$20 per ticket\, includes guided tour and a coffee or a baked good\nPlease register in advance by January 29. \nThis events is intended for young adults ages 21 to 39 who are new to or have\nreturned to Metro Detroit in the last two years or who are new to the NEXTGen\nDetroit community. \nThank you to our chairs: Sharon Fass and Dorrie Wolfe \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/10182 URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/mocha-motown/ LOCATION:Detroit Sip 7420 W McNichols Rd\, Detroit CATEGORIES:NEXTGen Detroit,Young Adults ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/25_NXG_NewtoTown_MotownMuseum_DigitalBanners_960x600_JLive-PLEf5g.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation NEXTGen Detroit":MAILTO:nextgendetroit@jfmd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250204T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250204T210000 DTSTAMP:20260419T115851 CREATED:20241224T154604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T192323Z UID:10000380-1738692000-1738702800@2019.jewishdetroit.org SUMMARY:NEXTUp: A NEXTWork Professional Conference DESCRIPTION:Join us for the second annual NEXTUp\, the first and only professional\nconference designed to connect young Jewish Detroiters to one another and to\nsome of the biggest names in their respective industries. We’re bringing\ntogether executives and experts to share real game-changing\, career-building\nadvice that can be applied to any profession. If you’re looking for what’s\nNEXT in your professional journey\, then it’s time to level up with NEXTUp. \nStart the evening with dinner and networking\, followed by Keynote Speaker Ned\nStaebler\, Vice President for Economic Development at Wayne State University\nand President and CEO of TechTown. Then choose one of our six breakout session\noptions to attend\, afterward enjoy desserts\, networking and the opportunity to\nget some free headshots! \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/10185 URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/nextup-a-nextwork-professional-conference/ LOCATION:College for Creative Studies – Taubman Center 460 W Baltimore St\, Detroit CATEGORIES:NEXTGen Detroit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/25_NXG_NEXTWork_NEXTup_Digital_Banners_960x600_JLive-gyVXYp.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation NEXTGen Detroit":MAILTO:nextgendetroit@jfmd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250211T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250211T213000 DTSTAMP:20260419T115851 CREATED:20241230T225716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T183728Z UID:10000382-1739298600-1739309400@2019.jewishdetroit.org SUMMARY:Signature 2025: Featuring Tovah Feldshuh DESCRIPTION:**Women’s Philanthropy’s premiere annual fundraising event**\nThis women-only evening celebrates our community and the profound impact that\nthe women of Jewish Detroit have in the world and on Federation’s Annual\nCampaign.\nCocktails\, wine\, lite bites and more! Dietary laws observed. \n**About Tovah**\nTovah Feldshuh\, who just celebrated her 50th year on Broadway\, is a six-time\nEmmy and Tony Award nominee\, four-time winner of the Drama Desk and Outer\nCritics Circle Awards and has been awarded three honorary Doctorates of Humane\nLetters.\nYou probably recognize her from the current Netflix hit _Nobody Wants This_.\nOr maybe you loved her on _Walking Dead _or _My Crazy Ex-Girlfriend_. Or\nperhaps you’re a fan of her on stage in _Funny Girl\, Hello Dolly_ or _Golda’s\nBalcony_ \, to name just a fraction of the roles Tovah has brought to life.\nIn addition to her long and impressive stage and screen career\, Tovah is also\nthe creator and founder of The Feldshuh Fund for Women’s Health for early\ndetection of ovarian and all reproductive cancers.\nTovah will share how her Judaism has played a starring role in all aspects of\nher life — personal\, professional and philanthropical. \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/10186 URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/signature-2025-featuring-tovah-feldshuh/ LOCATION:Congregation Shaarey Zedek 27375 Bell Rd\, Southfield CATEGORIES:Women's Philanthropy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/25_WP_Signiture_Digital_Banners_960x600_JLive-ELRdAS.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation Women%E2%80%99s Philanthropy":MAILTO:kaneistein@jfmd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250213T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250213T114500 DTSTAMP:20260419T115852 CREATED:20250114T160325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T203104Z UID:10000388-1739442600-1739447100@2019.jewishdetroit.org SUMMARY:Digitization Deep Dive DESCRIPTION:Looking to preserve your family memories for the digital age\, but not\nconfident in your computer skills? Then this workshop is for you! Over three\nweeks\, we’ll take you step-by-step from scanning photos to sharing files and\neverything in between. Start as a beginner and leave with the ability to: \n * **Digitize** assorted media\, including documents\, photographs\, slides\, negatives\, DVDs\, VHS tapes\, and more.\n * **Preserve** your digital files for the long-term and organize them for easy access.\n * **Share** your precious family history with others through file sharing programs\, email\, and more. \nEnjoy the whole series for just $18 or **FREE for**(https://jewishdetroit.org/friends-of-archives/)**.** \nQuestions? Contact Robbie Terman at\n(https://mailto:terman@jewishdetroit.org) or\n248-203-1491 or Laura Gottlieb at\n(https://mailto:lgottlieb@tbeonline.org) or\n248-851-1100.\n** **\n**About the Presenters**\n**Robbie Terman** is the Director of the Leonard N. Simons Jewish Community\nArchives at the Jewish Federation of Detroit. **Laura Gottlieb** is the\nDirector of Cultural Resources at Temple Beth El where she oversees the Rabbi\nLeo M. Franklin Archives and Prentis Memorial Library. Both archivists hold a\nMaster of Library and Information Science and Certification in Archival\nAdministration from Wayne State University. Together\, Robbie and Laura like to\nteam up at the Jampel Center to bring history to life\, through engaging\nevents\, exhibits\, lectures\, and workshops. \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/10323 \nClick here to join the livestream. https://jfmd-org.zoom.us/j/87353296684?pwd=oacyYg1X33qiRacV0qBGHS1DhYqQmO.1 URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/digitization-deep-dive/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/25_ARC_DigitizationDeepDive_DigitalBanners_960x600_JLive_1-crU3nl.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Joan Meyers Jampel Center for Michigan Jewish Heritage":MAILTO:terman@jewishdetroit.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250214T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250214T100000 DTSTAMP:20260419T115852 CREATED:20250117T163743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T170115Z UID:10000392-1739523600-1739527200@2019.jewishdetroit.org SUMMARY:Cafe Ivrit DESCRIPTION:**Shalom! Ready to brush up on your Hebrew?** \nJoin Federation’s Israeli Community Shlicha\, Lior Zisser-Yogev\, for a\ndelightful new experience: _Cafe Ivrit_! This informal gathering offers the\nperfect opportunity to practice your Hebrew over a cup of coffee with others\nfrom our Detroit Jewish community. _Cafe Ivrit_ meets once a month in January\nand February\, to provide a fun way to connect and converse in Hebrew. \nPlease note: _Cafe Ivrit_ is not a formal Hebrew class\, so some basic\nknowledge of the language is recommended. Whether you’re a beginner or more\nadvanced\, all are welcome to join! \nאנו מצפים לראותך (We look forward to seeing you.) \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/10181 URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/cafe-ivrit-2/ LOCATION:Jewish Federation of Detroit 6735 Telegraph Rd\, Bloomfield Hills CATEGORIES:Israel and Overseas ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/25_IO_CafeIvrit_960x600_JLive-tEd3f1.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation Israel and Overseas":MAILTO:leket@jfmd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250220T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250220T114500 DTSTAMP:20260419T115852 CREATED:20250114T160327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T203104Z UID:10000389-1740047400-1740051900@2019.jewishdetroit.org SUMMARY:Digitization Deep Dive DESCRIPTION:Looking to preserve your family memories for the digital age\, but not\nconfident in your computer skills? Then this workshop is for you! Over three\nweeks\, we’ll take you step-by-step from scanning photos to sharing files and\neverything in between. Start as a beginner and leave with the ability to: \n * **Digitize** assorted media\, including documents\, photographs\, slides\, negatives\, DVDs\, VHS tapes\, and more.\n * **Preserve** your digital files for the long-term and organize them for easy access.\n * **Share** your precious family history with others through file sharing programs\, email\, and more. \nEnjoy the whole series for just $18 or **FREE for**(https://jewishdetroit.org/friends-of-archives/)**.** \nQuestions? Contact Robbie Terman at\n(https://mailto:terman@jewishdetroit.org) or\n248-203-1491 or Laura Gottlieb at\n(https://mailto:lgottlieb@tbeonline.org) or\n248-851-1100.\n** **\n**About the Presenters**\n**Robbie Terman** is the Director of the Leonard N. Simons Jewish Community\nArchives at the Jewish Federation of Detroit. **Laura Gottlieb** is the\nDirector of Cultural Resources at Temple Beth El where she oversees the Rabbi\nLeo M. Franklin Archives and Prentis Memorial Library. Both archivists hold a\nMaster of Library and Information Science and Certification in Archival\nAdministration from Wayne State University. Together\, Robbie and Laura like to\nteam up at the Jampel Center to bring history to life\, through engaging\nevents\, exhibits\, lectures\, and workshops. \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/10323 \nClick here to join the livestream. https://jfmd-org.zoom.us/j/87353296684?pwd=oacyYg1X33qiRacV0qBGHS1DhYqQmO.1 URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/digitization-deep-dive-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/25_ARC_DigitizationDeepDive_DigitalBanners_960x600_JLive_1-crU3nl.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Joan Meyers Jampel Center for Michigan Jewish Heritage":MAILTO:terman@jewishdetroit.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR