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SUMMARY:October Seventh Commemoration. From Sorrow to Song
DESCRIPTION:The Jewish Federation of Detroit invites you to join our community in marking\ntwo years since the October 7\, 2023\, terror attacks.   \nLet’s gather to honor the memory of those we lost\, pray for those still in\ncaptivity\, and stand together in tribute to the strength and resilience of the\nJewish people. The evening will include inspirational music from the Israeli\ngroup HaShayara\, from Dror Israel\, whose songs have brought healing and hope\nto displaced families\, soldiers and Jewish communities worldwide since October\n7. Guests will also experience a powerful exhibit of photography and artwork\ncreated by our community\, available to view before and after the\ncommemoration. \n**6:00 pm** Gallery Exhibit\n**7:00 pm** Program Begins \nPre-registration is required. Seating is limited and there will be no walk-ins\nallowed. Please register today. \n_We are committed to the safety of our community and will be providing\ncomprehensive security measures for this event._\n**About HaShayara**\nHaShayara is an ensemble of musicians and educators from Dror Israel who\nbelieve in the healing power of music—turning gatherings into shared journeys\nof strength and connection. One of Israel’s leading educational movements\,\nDror Israel quickly mobilized to support evacuees during the war\, with the\nDetroit Federation as a critical partner. Their work continues today\, helping\nfamilies and communities worldwide heal\, rebuild and find hope. \n**About the Exhibit**\nBefore the program\, powerful images of October 7th and its aftermath will be\non display\, captured by Detroit community members who traveled to Israel on\nFederation solidarity missions over the past two years. After the program\, the\nexhibit will shift to stories of resilience—showing how our community has\nstood with Israel in rebuilding\, healing and finding hope together. \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12885
URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/october-seventh-commemoration-from-sorrow-to-song/
LOCATION:Temple Beth El 7400 Telegraph Rd\, Bloomfield Hills
CATEGORIES:Adults,Israel and Overseas
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation Israel and Overseas":MAILTO:leket@jfmd.org
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SUMMARY:Sunset in the Sukkah
DESCRIPTION:We’re taking in the city views from the Samantha Woll Center for Jewish\nDetroit rooftop patio (home of the Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue) and\nenjoying an autumn sunset in the sukkah! Join us for a laidback Sukkot\ncelebration complete with cider\, donuts and simanim inspired light bites.\nRabbi Yoni Dahlen from CSZ Village will also be joining us for some lulav and\netrog shaking. Bring old friends\, make new friends and learn a bit more about\nFederation’s LGBTQIA+ community building programs and events. Fall vibes\, good\ntunes\, we can’t wait to see you there! \n$10 per person.\nDietary laws observed.\nPlease register in advance by October 6. \n**Thank you to our Leadership**\nPride Chairs – Brian Kutinsky (he/him) and Kerri Lanoue (She/Her)\nAffinities Chairs – Jayme Kirschner (she/her) and Danny Singer (he/him) \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12943
URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/sunset-in-the-sukkah/
LOCATION:Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue 1457 Griswold St\, Detroit
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation Affinities":MAILTO:kaplan@jfmd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251017T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251017T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T013315
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SUMMARY:Family Shabbat 2025
DESCRIPTION:**THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT** \nCome together with fellow NEXTGen Detroit and JFamily families for a joyful\nand meaningful Shabbat evening! Enjoy Shabbat dinner and quality time with\nyour crew with plenty of fun for the kids including arts and crafts and a\nbounce house to keep the little ones smiling all night long. Plus the chance\nto snap a professional family photo.****Whether you’re a NEXTGen Detroit\nregular or it’s your first event\, this is the perfect chance to connect with\nother young families and discover all that Federation and NEXTGen Detroit have\nto offer.  You don’t need to be a Knollwood Country Club member\, all are\nwelcome!\nOpen to families with children ages 0-10\nKosher-style meal\nPlease note: No ripped jeans\, or spaghetti strap tops\n$55 per adult | $25 per child\nFree for children ages 0-2\nPlease RSVP by Friday\, October 10th\n**Thank you to our event co-chairs:**\nSharon Fass\nLindsay Kalt\nStephanie Parzen \n**Thank you to our event hosts:**\nEllie & Mitch Barnett\nLauren & Adam Blanck\nAbi & Eric Berlin\nLauren & Dorin Deitch\nMorgan & Danny Kaufman\nAndrew & Maddi Luckoff\nEmily & Zack Slabotsky\nJaime & Mitch Weiss\nJenna & Michael Wolf\nAshley Zlatopolsky & Joe Kudlacik \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12699
URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/family-shabbat-2025/
LOCATION:Knollwood Country Club 5050 W Maple Rd\,
CATEGORIES:Families,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:20251019T120000
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SUMMARY:Nourish and Flourish at Yad Ezra
DESCRIPTION:**Thank you for your interest in this program. It is sold out. Please email\nAmy Wayne\nat**(https://mailto:awayne@jewishdetroit.org)**to\nbe placed on the waitlist.** \nJoin TOV for a Sunday afternoon at Yad Ezra where we will lend a hand at one\nof our community’s most vital resources. Some of us will work in the garden\nwhile others will help in the warehouse during the serving sessions. What\nbetter way to start the Jewish New Year than with some hands-on volunteering! \nThis event is open to Jewish women of all ages.\nWe recommend wearing comfortable clothing and shoes to volunteer.\nThere is no cost to attend. \nPlease register in advance by October 13. \nThank you to our Leadership:\nRobyn Glasser & Elana Miodownik\, TOV Chairs\nNaomi Gardin\, Event Chair\nNancy Glen\, WP President\nShelly Rubenfire\, WP Campaign Chair\nIlana Liss\, WP Vice President \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13029
URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/nourish-and-flourish-at-yad-ezra/
LOCATION:Yad Ezra 2850 W Eleven Mile Rd\, Berkley
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:20251022T190000
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SUMMARY:Gather & Graze:\nAn Olive Oil & Chocolate Tasting with Mongers Provisions
DESCRIPTION:Wake up your palate with NEXTGen Detroit! Sample the best of the best when it\ncomes to these culinary favorites: olive oil and chocolate! Our friends at\nMonger’s Provisions will lead us through an insightful tasting and offer some\ncreative ideas for using these go-to ingredients in new and different ways.\nWe’re also excited to share that a few of the products we will be trying are\ncoming to us from Israel! \nUntil October 16: $35 per person.\nAfter October 16: $45 per person.\nIncludes tasting\, drinks and light bites.\nA minimum donation to Federations 2026 Annual Campaign is suggested to attend\nthis event. \nThis event will be hosted at a private residence in Bloomfield Hills. The\naddress will be shared with registrants closer to the event. \nThank you to our event chairs: Karlee Goodwin and Gillian Porter\nThank you to our Israel and Overseas chairs: Benjamin Blumenstein and Jeffrey\nSondheimer \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12932
URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/gather-grazean-olive-olive-chocolate-tasting-with-mongers-provisions/
LOCATION:Private Residence Private Lake Dr\,
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:20251028T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251028T203000
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SUMMARY:Listen\, Learn & Act: Stories that Move Us Forward with Noa Tishby
DESCRIPTION:In response to rising campus antisemitism\, Oakland University and the\nJewish Federation of Detroit present a multimedia experience sparking critical\nconversations through powerful stories\, and meaningful dialogue — creating\npathways for our community to listen\, learn and act. \n**Event Details**\n**4-6:30 p.m. — Public Screening of “ _My Name is Sara_ ”**\nOakland Center Founders Ballroom | Public screening of Mickey Shapiro’s powerful\, award-winning film that tells the true story of his mother\, Sara Góralnik-Shapiro\, a 12-year-old Jewish girl who survived the Holocaust. \n**6:15-7 p.m.  — Noa Tishby Book Signing**\nOakland Center second floor\, near fireplaces | Tishby’s book “ _Uncomfortable Conversations with a Jew_ ” will be available for purchase. \n**7-7:30 p.m.  — _  Behind the Film: Confronting Antisemitism Through Storytelling_** Oakland Center Founders Ballroom | Executive Producer Mickey Shapiro and Producer Stephen Smith lead an intimate discussion on the making of the film. \n**7:30-8:30 p.m. —  _Combating Antisemitism: A Conversation and Q &A_**\n _with Noa Tishby_\nOakland Center Founders Ballroom | From historical context to the current challenges facing our communities\, Noa Tishby leads a thought-provoking discussion on recognizing and combating antisemitism in all its forms on college campuses today. Moderated by David Kurzmann\, Senior Director\, Community Affairs at the Jewish Federation of Detroit. \nPrior to the 7:00 program\, we invite you to an exclusive reception with OU\nPresident Ora Hirsch Pescovitz and our guest speakers\, Mickey Shapiro\, Noa\nTishby and Stephen Smith. \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13412
URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/listen-learn-act-stories-that-move-us-forward-with-noa-tishby/
LOCATION:Oakland University 201 Meadow Brook Rd\, Rochester
CATEGORIES: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:20251030T183000
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SUMMARY:Boo-ish and Jewish L'Chaim Detroit at Detroit Fleat
DESCRIPTION:Every month we meet up at a local watering hole\, and you are always invited!\nThis month we’re raising a glass to all things spooky scary in Jewish culture\n— from dybbuks and golems\, to demons and estries. Grab a friend\, or come solo\nand make some new pals and meet us at Detroit Fleat in Ferndale. \nRegister in advance for $8 and your first drink is on us! And feel free to use\nthis as a dress rehearsal for your costume for the next night. \nJoin us for a hands-on service program with Repair the World as we pack\nwarming kits to support the Detroit Community Fridge. \n**To show our _thanks_ for coming to this event\, we’re hooking you up with a\nspecial offer! All attendees will receive a special rate on a ticket to Oy!\nWhat A Night: The Thanksgiving Eve Fundraiser at The Daxton.** \n$12 per person on October 30. \nThis event is intended for young adults ages 21 to 39. \nThank you to our chairs: Jordan Lesson\, Meredith Berlin and Aaron Brown \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13216
URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/boo-ish-and-jewish-lchaim-detroit-at-detroit-fleat/
LOCATION:Detroit Fleat 1820 E 9 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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