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:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260429T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260429T193000 DTSTAMP:20260416T103439 CREATED:20260406T134652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T143105Z UID:10000511-1777485600-1777491000@2019.jewishdetroit.org SUMMARY:Preparing for the Unexpected: A Conversation with the Pros about Life Planning DESCRIPTION:Adulting\, like real adulting\, is no joke. Beyond paying the bills and showing\nup for work\, there’s planning for the future — and it’s not all intuitive.\nThat’s why we’ve invited several professionals together to help us get started\non some of the trickier parts of planning for the years ahead. We’ll be\ntalking about everything from wills and guardianship to insurance and\ninvestments\, even end of life wishes. We’ll also tackle the difficult topic of\ncaring for older adults\, be it your parents or grandparents\, and what role you\ncan play in ensuring their wishes are respected and everything is in order.\nThese topics apply to many ages and stages of life. Our goal is to have you\nleave with more insight and resources to help you make big decisions and set\nyou and your family up for success. \nThe pros on our panel will include:\nAbigail Berlin\, LMSW: Psychotherapist & Hospital Social Worker\, Berlin Therapy\nPLLC \nCarly Pickel\, CFP\, CPFA\, CSRIC: Vice President\, Wealth Management Advisor \nMichelle A. Rubin\, Attorney: Partner\, Taft Law \n$10 per person. Dinner will be provided.\nThis event is intended for young adults ages 21 to 39. \nThank you to our event chairs: Daniel Cohen\, Jeremy Rosenberg and Alana Silver \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15313 URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/preparing-for-the-unexpected-a-conversation-with-the-pros-about-life-planning/ LOCATION:Platform18 116 E 7th St\, Royal Oak CATEGORIES:NEXTGen Detroit,Young Adults ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/26_NXG_LifePlanning_Digi_bans960x600_JLive_copy_7-sqHPPn.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation NEXTGen Detroit":MAILTO:nextgendetroit@jfmd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T193000 DTSTAMP:20260416T103439 CREATED:20260312T143139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T170211Z UID:10000502-1777570200-1777577400@2019.jewishdetroit.org 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-7/ LOCATION:Temple Israel 5725 Walnut Lake Rd\, Bloomfield Hills CATEGORIES:Israel and Overseas,Teens ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/26_IO_StartupNationTeens_960x600_JLive-3RujYy.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation Israel and Overseas":MAILTO:leket@jfmd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T210000 DTSTAMP:20260416T103439 CREATED:20260408T010119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T131635Z UID:10000512-1777575600-1777582800@2019.jewishdetroit.org SUMMARY:Flourish Together: A Chance to Create and Give Back DESCRIPTION:Young Women’s Philanthropy is heading to Olive’s Bloombox in Ferndale for an\nevening of arranging tabletop bouquets to ring in spring and spread some love.\nWe’ll be making two small vase arrangements\, one to keep (or gift) and one to\nshare with a spouse\, partner or loved one of a member of the Jewish Community\nSecurity\, Inc. (JCSI) team and other security personnel in the community. We\nknow many in our community are looking for ways to thank those who keep our\ninstitutions safe\, and we thought this would be a great way to show our\nappreciation. \n$36 includes flower arrangement\, light bites and drinks.\n**Kosher options are available upon request. ** \nThis event is intended for women in their 30s and 40s. \nThank you to our Leadership: \nYoung Women’s Philanthropy Chairs: Lisa Rothberger and Emily Slabotsky\nEvent Co-Chairs: Erica Dovitz and Lauren Midelton\nWP VP: Emily Hunegs\nWP President: Nancy Glen \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15356 URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/flourish-together-a-chance-to-create-and-give-back/ LOCATION:Olive’s Bloombox 262 W Nine Mile Rd\, Ferndale CATEGORIES:Women's Philanthropy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/26_WP_Pro-mother_day_flower_class_Digi-bans960x600_JLive_copy_2-FlNdFi.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation Women%E2%80%99s Philanthropy":MAILTO:kaneistein@jfmd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260504T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260504T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T103439 CREATED:20260320T143328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T170211Z UID:10000506-1777915800-1777926600@2019.jewishdetroit.org SUMMARY:Yom Ha’Atzmaut: Singing Is Believing DESCRIPTION:Join us this May 4th\, the eve of Lag BaOmer\, for a joyful celebration of\nIsrael’s 78th Independence Day through music\, connection and the spirit of\nKlal Yisrael. At a time of profound challenges and uncertainty for Israel\,\nmoments like these bring us together to lift our voices and reaffirm what\nunites us all. \nThis family-friendly event culminates in an unforgettable\, interactive musical\nexperience with the Israeli group Koolulam—world‑renowned for turning\naudiences into a single\, soaring chorus. \nThe evening will feature something for everyone\, including: \n * A community fair with Israel-themed crafts and activities\n * Games and activities led by the Shinshinim\n * Dinner featuring Israeli favorites (dietary laws observed)\n * Israel-themed giveaways\n * A moving mass sing-along with Koolulam \nCome dressed in white and blue as we raise our voices and celebrate Yom\nHa’Atzmaut in a fun and spirited way for the entire family. \n$18 per person\n$50 family (2 adults and up to 5 kids)\nAges 5 and under are free \n**About Koolulam** https://www.koolulam.com/en/brings people together through a mass\nsinging experience; empowering the audience to raise their voices In joy and\nharmony. The result is an awe-inspiring immersive and fun journey that builds\nconnections between people. See what millions of people all over the world are\nraving about! Join in the fun where The AUDIENCE IS THE STAR! \n**Thank You to Our Event Sponsors** \n**Chesed**\nCouzens Lansky\nMASA Israel Journey \n**Arevut**\nAmerican Technion Society\nMarvin & Betty Danto Health Care Center\nPaycom\nPrince Concepts\nUniprop \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14960 URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/yom-haatzmaut-singing-is-believing/ LOCATION:Congregation Shaarey Zedek 27375 Bell Rd\, Southfield CATEGORIES:Israel and Overseas ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/26_IO_Yom-HaAtzmaut_960x600_JLive-HsEoKq.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation Israel and Overseas":MAILTO:leket@jfmd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260505T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260505T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T103439 CREATED:20260408T010121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T131635Z UID:10000513-1778007600-1778013000@2019.jewishdetroit.org SUMMARY:WP's 2026 Annual Meeting: Celebrating 80 Years of Women Making an Impact in Jewish Detroit DESCRIPTION:WP is celebrating eight incredible decades of Jewish women in Detroit coming\ntogether to make a difference. While much has changed over the last 80 years\,\nour commitment to this community and helping Jews around the world has\nremained steadfast. Join us as we commemorate the resilience\, strength and\ndetermination that has allowed Women’s Philanthropy to thrive; and embrace the\nJewish joy\, love\, humor and friendships that have made the work and the\nmission a true pleasure along the way. \nThis year’s meeting will include our appreciation of outgoing President Nancy\nGlen and the installation of Shelly Rubenfire\, President-Elect. \nThe Marion Freedman Women’s Philanthropy Volunteer Award will be presented to\nthis year’s honoree\, Sylvia Sherman. \n$36 per person includes dessert and wine. \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15343 URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/wps-2026-annual-meeting-celebrating-80-years-of-women-making-an-impact-in-jewish-detroit/ LOCATION:Congregation Shaarey Zedek 27375 Bell Rd\, Southfield CATEGORIES:Women's Philanthropy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/26_WP_AnnualMeeting_960x600_JLive-nmd55M.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation Women%E2%80%99s Philanthropy":MAILTO:kaneistein@jfmd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T193000 DTSTAMP:20260416T103439 CREATED:20260312T143139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T170211Z UID:10000503-1778175000-1778182200@2019.jewishdetroit.org 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-8/ LOCATION:Temple Israel 5725 Walnut Lake Rd\, Bloomfield Hills CATEGORIES:Israel and Overseas,Teens ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/26_IO_StartupNationTeens_960x600_JLive-3RujYy.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation Israel and Overseas":MAILTO:leket@jfmd.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR