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SUMMARY:Here's the Deal: Canasta 101
DESCRIPTION:**Thank you for your interest in Canasta 101. Online registration is now\nclosed. The evening series is full. Please contact Amy Wayne to inquire about\ndaytime registration at awayne@jewishdetroit.org.** \nCanasta is back by popular demand! Join Federation’s Women’s Philanthropy for\nthis fun-filled\, four-part series and learn this classic card game from our\ncommunity’s very own canasta queens! Bring along a friend or we’ll have a\npartner for you\, meet other women of all ages\, enjoy refreshments and carry on\nthe tradition of one of Jewish Detroit’s favorite pastimes. \n**Evening Series: Wednesdays\, 7:00 – 9:00 PM**\nJanuary 15\, January 22\, January 29 and February 5 \n**Daytime Series: Thursdays\, 9:30 – 11:30 AM**\nJanuary 16\, January 23\, January 30 and February 6\n** **\n**All ages and skill levels are welcome!**\n****\n$50 per person includes 4 sessions and snacks. \nIn addition to the registration fee\, a minimum gift of $54 to Federation’s\n2025 Annual Campaign is required to attend the program series. \n**_Please note:_** Signature 2025 is February 11th featuring Tovah Feldshuh!\nWhen making your Annual Campaign donation now\, make sure to consider that the\nSignature minimum donation amount is $150.\nSecurity will be provided by Jewish Community Security\, Inc. (JCSI)\n**SPACE IS LIMITED! Please register in advance by January 8\, 2025.** \n**** Experienced players needed! If you are an experienced player\, please join\nus to help others learn.  Call Toni Hayes\,\n**(https://mailto:hayes@jewishdetroit.org)**\,\n248-203-1523 to sign up to volunteer.**   \n**Thank you to our Leadership:**\nJennifer Fishkind\, Stacey Goodman\, Amy Shefman\, Event Leadership & Teachers\nNancy Glen\, WP President\nShelly Rubenifre\, WP Campaign Chair \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/9990
URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/heres-the-deal-canasta-101/
LOCATION:Jewish Federation of Detroit 6735 Telegraph Rd\, Bloomfield Hills
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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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation Women%E2%80%99s Philanthropy":MAILTO:kaneistein@jfmd.org
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation NEXTGen Detroit":MAILTO:nextgendetroit@jfmd.org
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation Israel and Overseas":MAILTO:leket@jfmd.org
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