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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:20260309T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260309T193000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163553
CREATED:20260206T220106Z
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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:20260226T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260226T193000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163553
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:20260223T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260223T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163553
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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:20260223T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260223T193000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163553
CREATED:20260128T191613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T201606Z
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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:20260218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260218T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163553
CREATED:20260109T201607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T223046Z
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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:20260211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260211T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163553
CREATED:20260109T201607Z
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:20260204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163553
CREATED:20260109T201605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T212132Z
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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:20260202T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T133000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163553
CREATED:20260115T203152Z
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:20260128T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260128T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163553
CREATED:20251223T180509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T191613Z
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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:20260127T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260127T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163553
CREATED:20251218T210104Z
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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:20260127T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260127T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163553
CREATED:20260115T203151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T211603Z
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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:20260121T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260121T194500
DTSTAMP:20260416T163553
CREATED:20251208T211633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T230433Z
UID:10000475-1769019300-1769024700@2019.jewishdetroit.org
SUMMARY:Pack It Forward: A Volunteer Opportunity with Detroit Chesed
DESCRIPTION:**This event is now sold out. If you would like to be put on the waitlist\nplease email Amy Wayne at awayne@jewishdetroit.org.** \nJoin Women’s Philanthropy’s Tikkun Olam Volunteers (TOV) at the Detroit Chesed\nin Southfield for an evening of packing it forward! Together\, we’ll assemble\npackages of Shabbat food that will be delivered to local families that very\nevening\, prepare baby supply bundles for the Baby Boom program\, and create\ncare packages for women in the hospital to help make their stay a bit more\ncomfortable. \nYou’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at the many ways Detroit Chesed helps\nfamilies in Jewish Detroit. Bring your friends and help us brighten someone’s\nday — let’s get packing! \nThere is no cost to attend this event\, however\, we ask that you kindly RSVP by\nJanuary 12.\n**Thank you to our Leadership**\nElana Miodownik and Robyn Glasser\, TOV Chairs\nJessica Klein and Erin Stiebel\, Event Chairs\nNancy Glen\, WP President\nShelly Rubenfire\, WP Campaign Chair\nIlana Liss\, WP Vice President \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13832
URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/pack-it-forward-a-volunteer-opportunity-with-detroit-chesed-project/
LOCATION:Detroit Chesed Project 30555 Southfield Rd\, Southfield
CATEGORIES:Adults,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:20260115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260115T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163553
CREATED:20251212T201606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T211708Z
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SUMMARY:Lessons from Israel's Frontlines: \nLearning from Iron Sword Brain Injuries with Dr. Guy Rosenthal
DESCRIPTION:Join Federation’s Maimonides Society for an evening with Dr. Guy Rosenthal\,\nrenowned neurosurgeon and the Director of Neurotrauma and Neurocritical Care\,\nDepartment of Neurosurgery at Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center in\nJerusalem. \nDr. Rosenthal will discuss his experience in Israel with brain injured war\ncasualties from October 7 onward. Just a month before the war broke out\, he\nwas involved in the group that formulated the new Guidelines for Penetrating\nTraumatic Brain Injuries in Bethesda at the initiative of the U.S. Department\nof Defense. Dr. Rosenthal will share how Israel used the draft of the\nGuidelines to coordinate care across centers in Israel and has collected data\nfrom four neurosurgical centers on severely brain injured patients from the\nwar. \n$36 includes presentation by Dr. Rosenthal\, cocktails\, appetizers and\ndesserts.\nDietary laws observed.\nSpouses are welcome.\nPlease RSVP by January 13\, 2026. \nIn addition to the cost of a ticket\, we ask that all attendees who have not\ndone so already\, please give a gift to Federation’s 2026 Annual Campaign. \n**Thank you to our Leadership**\nMaimonides Society Co-Chairs:\nDr. David Siegel and Dr. Brooke Weingarden \nAffinities Department Co-Chairs:\nDr. Danny Singer and Jayme Kirschner \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13946
URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/lessons-from-israels-frontlines-learning-from-iron-sword-brain-injuries-with-dr-guy-rosenthal/
LOCATION:Michigan Design Center 1700 Stutz Dr\, Troy
CATEGORIES:Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation Maimonides Society":MAILTO:kaplan@jfmd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260115T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260115T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163553
CREATED:20251220T180118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T184617Z
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SUMMARY:Newish and Jewish L'Chaim Detroit at Barkside
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. Meet us at Barkside\nin Southfield for cool cocktails\, casual mingling and tail-wagging fun. If\nyou’ve got a dog\, bring ’em along — but if not\, no worries\, just bring\nyourself! \n $8 per person includes one drink ticket. \nIf you are bringing a pup please complete the following forms:\n**Waiver:**(https://form.jotform.com/232984202857160)\n**Registration:**(https://barksidedogbar.portal.gingrapp.com/#/public/new_customer) \nThank you to our event co-chairs: Gianni Carli\, Rachel Edelman and Andrew\nKlein \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14004
URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/newish-and-jewish-lchaim-detroit-at-barkside/
LOCATION:Barkside Southfield 15640 W Eleven Mile Rd\, Southfield
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:20251215T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251215T183000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163553
CREATED:20251112T180323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T194634Z
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SUMMARY:Light Through Art: A Chanukah Lighting With Israeli Artists
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the second night of Chanukah for a heartfelt evening celebrating\nIsraeli creativity\, resilience and light. \nLight Through Art: A Chanukah Lighting with Israeli Artists brings together\nsix Israeli artists for an intimate exhibit and sale of original works. In\nthis meet-and-greet setting\, you’ll hear how the events of October 7th and the\nwar in Gaza have shaped their art and their lives. \nWe’ll close the evening by lighting the menorah together—a shared moment of\nhope\, resilience and solidarity through art. \nEvening highlights:\n  * Meet six Israeli artists and hear their stories\n  * Explore and purchase original Israeli artwork\n  * Light the menorah for the second night of Chanukah\n  * Enjoy drinks and light Chanukah refreshments\n  * Connect in a warm\, casual setting  \nThis event is designed for art lovers and supporters of Israel seeking\ninspiration and connection. Space is limited. RSVP now to be part of this\nspecial evening. \nTo learn more about our featured artists\, please download the PDF linked\n(https://jfmdorg.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-\ncontent/uploads/2025/11/12122906/Israeli-Artists-bios-2-1.pdf). \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13522
URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/light-through-art-a-chanukah-lighting-with-israeli-artists/
LOCATION:Adat Shalom Synagogue 29901 Middlebelt Rd\, Farmington Hills
CATEGORIES:Israel and Overseas,Items for sale
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation Israel and Overseas":MAILTO:leket@jfmd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251210T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251210T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163553
CREATED:20251107T180304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T211605Z
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SUMMARY:Chanukah Babka Bake with Mandylicious
DESCRIPTION:Mandylicious is coming to Detroit just in time to help us create something\nextra special for our Chanukah spreads. Get ready to shape and sprinkle\nfestive and delicious Chanukah babkas with Instagram’s favorite baker putting\ncreative new twists on Jewish classics and make sweet holiday treats with you.\nBring along your kids and grandkids ages 12+ and make it a family fun night.\nWe will also have a TOV (Tikkun Olam Volunteers) station where you can pack\nChanukah parcels for Jewish seniors living in non-Jewish skilled nursing and\nrehab facilities. Please arrive on time\, our program with Mandy will begin\npromptly at 6:45 PM. \n$50 per adult. Kids 12+ are an additional $10 each. Ticket includes two babkas\nper adult/family.\nPlease register in advance by December 3.\nDietary laws observed. \n**More About Mandy**\nMandy Silverman founded Mandylicious in 2013 in Sharon\, MA. Since then\, she\nhas created over 300 unique challah and babka recipes and has developed a\nworldwide following\, including over 75\,000 Instagram followers. Check out her\nInstagram (https://www.instagram.com/mandyliciouschallah/). \n**Thank you to our leadership:**\nAndrea Belen\, Jennifer Fishkind\, Amye Goldhaber\, Event Co-Chairs\nNancy Glen\, WP President \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13432
URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/chanukah-babka-bake-with-mandylicious/
LOCATION:Temple Beth El 7400 Telegraph Rd\, Bloomfield Hills
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:20251209T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251209T193000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163553
CREATED:20251110T105344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T171651Z
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SUMMARY:Talking (Sweet) Shop: Noshing and Networking at Think Sweet
DESCRIPTION:Join NEXTWork\, NEXTGen Detroit and Gesher’s top-shelf networking program at\nThink Sweet\, a joyful new addition to Metro Detroit’s kosher food scene. Owned\nby Jack and Kayla Hazan\, Think Sweet is a candy and treat destination born\nfrom a simple but ambitious vision: create a place where people from all\nbackgrounds can enjoy a wide selection of kosher sweets\, served with a warm\nwelcome. Treat yourself to top-tier networking while you build your own candy\nbag and sample one of their signature slushies. You’ll also hear from Jack\nabout his inspiration for the store and what having a Jewish\, family-owned\nbusiness means to him. \n$18 includes networking\, candy bag and signature slushie\nPlease RSVP no later than December 8. \nThank you to our Event Chairs:\nEmily Elconin\nDaniel Snyder\nArie Zeidner \n**About Jack Hazan**\nJack Hazan is a Brooklyn-born entrepreneur who relocated to the Detroit area\nwith his wife\, Kayla and their two children. With a background in marketing\,\nretail and wholesale spanning some 20 + years\, he recognized a gap in the\nlocal community’s sweet-treat landscape: a place where families****all\nbackgrounds****and those with dietary restrictions could enjoy candy and\nconfections in a welcoming\, inclusive setting.  Guided by his love of New\nYork’s vibrant kosher food scene\, Jack founded Think Sweet to blend his retail\nexpertise with his passion for creating a joyful community space. The result:\na candy shop that is both a retail experience and a gathering spot bursting\nwith color\, fun\, and a sense of belonging. \n**NEXTWork 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/13513
URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/talking-sweet-shop-noshing-and-networking-at-think-sweet/
LOCATION:Think Sweet 32902 Middlebelt Rd\, Farmington Hills
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:20251203T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251203T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163553
CREATED:20251203T163210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T163210Z
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SUMMARY:Rebel Jews at MI-Combat Tactical Laser Tag
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Rebel Jews! We’re on a mission to find the Jewish thrill-seekers\,\nboundary-breakers and dare devils of Metro Detroit — and do what they do!\nBring your sense of adventure\, because we’re hanging up our Good Jewish\nBoy/Girl/Person hats and doing something _meshugana_ for a change. \nOn this edition of Rebel Jews\, we’re putting down our space lasers and picking\nup our laser guns. But seriously folks\, forget the black light meets neon duct\ntape laser tag of your youth\, this is a serious simulation. MI-Combat Tactical\nLaser Tag is not for the timid. We’ll be jumping into an immersive gaming\nexperience\, competing in thrilling missions on Hollywood style sets and using\nrealistic equipment with live noise and recoil. So\, are you ready for combat? \n$35 per person includes dinner and combat.\nCertified kosher option available upon request.\nClosed-toe shoes are required and athletic wear is recommended. \nA minimum donation of $36 to Federation’s 2026 Annual Campaign is suggested to\nattend this event. \nThis event is intended for young adults ages 21 to 39. \nThank you to our event co-chairs:\nNoah Cohen\, Sydney Yates and Adam York \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13587
URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/rebel-jews-at-mi-combat-tactical-laser-tag-2/
LOCATION:MI-Combat 29380 John R Rd\, Madison Heights
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:20251203T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251203T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163553
CREATED:20251114T160209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T163133Z
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SUMMARY:Rebel Jews at MI-Combat Tactical Laser Tag
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Rebel Jews! We’re on a mission to find the Jewish thrill-seekers\,\nboundary-breakers and dare devils of Metro Detroit — and do what they do!\nBring your sense of adventure\, because we’re hanging up our Good Jewish\nBoy/Girl/Person hats and doing something _meshugana_ for a change. \nOn this edition of Rebel Jews\, we’re putting down our space lasers and picking\nup our laser guns. But seriously folks\, forget the black light meets neon duct\ntape laser tag of your youth\, this is a serious simulation. MI-Combat Tactical\nLaser Tag is not for the timid. We’ll be jumping into an immersive gaming\nexperience\, competing in thrilling missions on Hollywood style sets and using\nrealistic equipment with live noise and recoil. So\, are you ready for combat? \n$35 per person includes dinner and combat.\nCertified kosher option available upon request.\nClosed-toe shoes are required and athletic wear is recommended. \nA minimum donation of $36 to Federation’s 2026 Annual Campaign is suggested to\nattend this event. \nThis event is intended for young adults ages 21 to 39. \nThank you to our event co-chairs:\nNoah Cohen\, Sydney Yates and Adam York \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13587
URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/rebel-jews-at-mi-combat-tactical-laser-tag/
LOCATION:MI-Combat 29380 John R Rd\, Madison Heights
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:20251126T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251127T010000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163553
CREATED:20251017T223627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T161605Z
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SUMMARY:Oy\, What a Night!
DESCRIPTION:Thanksgiving Eve is known for being the booziest and schmooziest night of the\nyear\, and we’re here for it! In true NEXTGen Detroit fashion\, we’re keeping\nall the fun of this annual tradition\, but upping the experience (hello\,\nDaxton…bye\, Roosevelts) and adding in an opportunity to make a meaningful\nimpact. No standing in a line wrapped around the block to get into the bar\nthis year — you’re walking right up to that velvet rope for a Thanksgiving Eve\nreunion with all your favorite hometown homies. We’ll be making l’chaims\,\nnoshing\, connecting _and  _supporting the work of the Jewish Federation and\nits Annual Campaign. \n**$20 per person until October 16  **includes two drink tickets and lite\nbites. \nIn addition to the cost of a ticket\, a minimum donation of **$36**  to the\nJewish Federation’s 2026 Annual Campaign is required to attend this event. \n**Your ticket purchase helps to cover the cost of the event\, but your donation\nto the Annual Campaign goes directly to support the work of the Jewish\nFederation and our 16 local and international partner agencies. You can learn\nmore about how your $36 will impact countless lives\n**(https://jfmdorg.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-\ncontent/uploads/2025/09/15152615/25_JFD_Annual-Report_DIGITAL-r.pdf)**.** \nAdditional drink tickets available for $6 each. \n**Ticket prices after October 16th:**\n$30 per person from October 17 – November 6.\n$40 per person from November 7 – November 19.\n$50 per person from November 20 – November 26. \nIf you have already made a donation to Federation’s 2026 Annual Campaign\,\nplease reach out to Ryan Otis at\n(https://mailto:otis@jewishdetroit.org) for a\nspecialized code to fully waive the donation fee. \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13312
URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/oy-what-a-night-2/
LOCATION:Daxton Hotel 298 S Old Woodward Ave\, Birmingham\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:NEXTGen Detroit
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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:20251126T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251126T230000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163553
CREATED:20251016T223306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T223306Z
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SUMMARY:Oy\, What a Night!
DESCRIPTION:Thanksgiving Eve is known for being the booziest and schmooziest night of the\nyear\, and we’re here for it! In true NEXTGen Detroit fashion\, we’re keeping\nall the fun of this annual tradition\, but upping the experience (hello\,\nDaxton…bye\, Roosevelts) and adding in an opportunity to make a meaningful\nimpact. No standing in a line wrapped around the block to get into the bar\nthis year — you’re walking right up to that velvet rope for a Thanksgiving Eve\nreunion with all your favorite hometown homies. We’ll be making l’chaims\,\nnoshing\, connecting _and  _supporting the work of the Jewish Federation and\nits Annual Campaign. \n**$20 per person until October 16  **includes two drink tickets and lite\nbites. \nIn addition to the cost of a ticket\, a minimum donation of **$36**  to the\nJewish Federation’s 2026 Annual Campaign is required to attend this event. \n**Your ticket purchase helps to cover the cost of the event\, but your donation\nto the Annual Campaign goes directly to support the work of the Jewish\nFederation and our 16 local and international partner agencies. You can learn\nmore about how your $36 will impact countless lives\n**(https://jfmdorg.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-\ncontent/uploads/2025/09/15152615/25_JFD_Annual-Report_DIGITAL-r.pdf)**.** \nAdditional drink tickets available for $6 each. \n**Ticket prices after October 16th:**\n$30 per person from October 17 – November 6.\n$40 per person from November 7 – November 19.\n$50 per person from November 20 – November 26. \nIf you have already made a donation to Federation’s 2026 Annual Campaign\,\nplease reach out to Ryan Otis at\n(https://mailto:otis@jewishdetroit.org) for a\nspecialized code to fully waive the donation fee. \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13312
URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/oy-what-a-night/
LOCATION:Daxton Hotel 298 S Old Woodward Ave\, Birmingham\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:NEXTGen Detroit
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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:20251120T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163553
CREATED:20251024T181810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T190107Z
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SUMMARY:An Imprint with Impact: Hat Burning with AR Workshop at the Gesher Clubhouse
DESCRIPTION:Calling all DIYers and fashion lovers: join Young Women’s Philanthropy for a\nladies night out of making some fall fashion and learning about a vital\nprogram in our community that is supported by the work of Women’s Philanthropy\nand the Jewish Federation! We’re taking a hat burning workshop with the\nartistic pros at AR Workshop and transforming their stylish hats with a\npersonalized burning technique. Choose your hat color and dive into the\ncreative process\, opting between stencil or freehand methods. It’s all taking\nplace at one of our community’s hidden gems — The Clubhouse for the Common\nGood\, housed in the Lois and Milton Y. Zussman Center. The Clubhouse was\ndesigned by and for individuals with a mental health diagnosis who seek a\nwelcoming and engaging community atmosphere where they can enjoy social and\ncultural activities\, educational classes\, culinary experiences\, vocational\nsupport\, and volunteer opportunities. \n$70 per person includes hat\, workshop and supplies\, light bites and drinks.\nRefreshments will be kosher-style with a certified kosher option available\nupon request.\nThis event is intended for Jewish women in their 30s and 40s. \nPlease RSVP in advance by November 13. \n**Thank you to our Leadership:**\nLisa Rothberger and Emily Slabotsky\, YWP Co-Chairs\nMaddi Luckoff and Erin Simmerman\, Event Chairs\nEmily Hunegs\, WP Vice President\nNancy Glen\, WP President \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13349
URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/an-imprint-with-impact-hat-burning-with-ar-workshop-at-the-gesher-clubhouse/
LOCATION:Clubhouse for the Common Good – Gesher Human Services 23800 W 10 Mile Rd\, Southfield
CATEGORIES: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:20251116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163553
CREATED:20251110T105342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T160154Z
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SUMMARY:Boker Tov\, Detroit! at The Ferndale Project
DESCRIPTION:If happy hour and Sunday morning had a baby\, it’d be Boker Tov\, Detroit! Start\nyour Sunday Funday with a great cup of coffee\, laid-back vibes\, and some\ncasual mingling with fellow Jewish young adults. We’re taking over The\nFerndale Project for a chill morning hangout—complete with breakfast treats\nand caffeinated drinks. \n$5 per person when you pre-register.\n$10 at the door.\nTicket price includes coffee and light breakfast.\nDietary laws observed.\nThis event is intended for young adults ages 21 to 39. \nThanks to our event co-chairs: Samantha Vine and Jared Sherman \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13514
URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/boker-tov-detroit-at-the-ferndale-project/
LOCATION:Ferndale Project 567 Livernois\, 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:20251112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251112T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163553
CREATED:20251021T152148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T160515Z
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SUMMARY:A Night at the Studio
DESCRIPTION:Savor the art of good food and good company as we gather for an inspiring\nevening at Next Step Studio and Gallery in Ferndale for Jewish adults 40+.\nWe’ll enjoy light dinner and drinks from a local favorite\, explore the art on\ndisplay and connect with community in this one-of-a-kind space curated by\nartist Kaiser Suidan. Whether you’re an art lover\, artist\, collector or just\nlooking for a fun night out\, this evening promises local flavor and a touch of\ncreativity. \n$50 per person includes dinner and drinks. \nThank you to our event chairs:\nAmy & Steve Ben-Ezra \nAffinities Department Chairs\nJayme Kirschner & Danny Singer \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13319
URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/a-night-at-the-studio/
LOCATION:Next Step Studio & Gallery 530 Hilton Rd\, Ferndale
CATEGORIES:Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation Affinities":MAILTO:kaplan@jfmd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251110T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251110T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163553
CREATED:20251017T150306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T160515Z
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SUMMARY:Pre-Glow Dinner for The Jewish Federation's Attorneys Group
DESCRIPTION:Join the Detroit Federation’s Attorneys Group for a pre-glow dinner and\nnetworking opportunity before we head into The J’s highly anticipated Jewish\nBook Fair program\, _”Unveiled: Inside Iran’s #WomenLifeFreedom Revolt\,”_ with\nauthor Jonathan Harounoff. \nJonathan Harounoff is an acclaimed British-Iranian journalist now serving as\nIsrael’s international spokesperson to the United Nations. As a Jewish\nIranian\, he has a unique perspective on the ongoing struggle for justice and\nrecognition in both Iran and Israel. Don’t miss this powerful evening and\nconversation about geopolitics\, history and human rights. \n$36 per person\, includes dinner and admission to The J’s Detroit Jewish Book\nFair program. \nSpouses welcome \n**About the Program:**\nIn 2022\, a twenty-two-year-old Kurdish-Iranian woman was killed by Iran’s\nmorality police in Tehran for allegedly wearing her hijab too loosely\,\ntriggering nationwide outrage. Journalist Jonathan Harounoff\, Israel’s\ninternational spokesperson to the United Nations\, demystifies the context\nleading up to the “Woman\, Life\, Freedom” protests\, while paying tribute to the\npeople of Iran who have paid the ultimate price for freedom.\n**In conversation with Professor Howard Lupovitch\, Wayne State University**\n**Free and in-Person at The J. Book signing following talk.** \n**About the Author:  **Jonathan Harounoff is an acclaimed British-Iranian\njournalist now serving as Israel’s international spokesperson to the United\nNations. His writings and commentaries have appeared in several publications\,\nincluding The New York Post\, The Los Angeles Times\, Fox News\, Newsweek\, BBC\,\nHaaretz\, The Jerusalem Post\, The Jewish Chronicle and The Forward. He\npreviously served as director of communications at a D.C. think tank focused\non US security interests in the Middle East. He graduated from the\nUniversities of Cambridge and Columbia with degrees in journalism\, Arabic and\nPersian\, and is also an alumnus of Harvard University where he studied\ninternational relations and diplomacy. He lives in New York City with his\nwife\, Stephanie. \nThank you to our event chairs:\nJody Lipton\, Tony Shapero\, Marc Shefman\, Peter Woll \nAffinities Department Chairs:\nDr. Danny Singer and Jayme Kirschner \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13278
URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/pre-glow-dinner-for-the-jewish-federations-attorneys-group/
LOCATION:The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd\,
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation Affinities":MAILTO:kaplan@jfmd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251103T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251103T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163553
CREATED:20250929T203120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T221636Z
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SUMMARY:Pure Networking at The Peacock Room
DESCRIPTION:Detroit’s destination for all things glamour and its impressive proprietress\nwill play hostess with the mostest to this edition of JWWN’s wildly popular\nnetworking series. Pure Networking is heading to The Peacock Room in the\nFisher Building where owner Rachel Lutz will welcome us and share a bit about\nher passion for brick-and-mortar and why it’s important to support local\nbusiness. Browse her carefully curated fashions and gifts while enjoying\ndrinks\, light bites\, and of course\, some top-tier networking. Attendees will\nalso receive a $10 gift certificate to The Peacock Room. \n$18 includes networking\, light bites and soft drinks.\nDietary laws observed.\nThis event is open to all Jewish women.\nPlease register in advance by October 31. \nNote: Parking is plentiful and inexpensive around The Fisher Building. Please\npark at the north end of the building (Lothrop Street). \nThank you to our leadership:\nAmy Strauss & Andrea Rokicsak\, JWWN Co-Chairs\nStacy Doctoroff\, WP Vice President\nNancy Glen\, WP President\nShelly Rubenfire\, WP Campaign Chair \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13107
URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/pure-networking-at-the-peacock-room/
LOCATION:Peacock Room 3011 W Grand Blvd\, Detroit
CATEGORIES:Adults,Women's Philanthropy
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation Working Women's Network":MAILTO:bloomberg@jfmd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251030T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251030T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163553
CREATED:20251006T220426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T224756Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251028T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251028T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163553
CREATED:20251024T235014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T130451Z
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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:20251022T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251022T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163553
CREATED:20250922T210116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T224628Z
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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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