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SUMMARY:White & Blue 2  |  Yom Ha'Atzmaut at the Zoo
DESCRIPTION:Last year\, we roamed\, we roared and we celebrated—and it was a wild success!\nIn 2025\, we’re marking Israel’s 77th Independence Day by returning for a\nprivate evening at the Detroit Zoo. Join us as we come together for an\nunforgettable community celebration! \nDress in your favorite white and blue and get ready for an amazing\ntime—there’s something for everyone: \n  * **Food Tent Featuring Israeli Favorites** (Dietary laws observed; dinner served until 8:00 pm)\n  * **Community Fair Hosted by Our Partners:** Enjoy Israeli-themed crafts\, games\, and more!\n  * **Opening Ceremony** (6:45 pm)\n  * **Israeli Dancing**\n  * **Meet & Greet Israeli Characters Through the Ages** with the ShinShinim.\n  * **Zoo Exploration:** Roam the zoo at your own self-guided pace.  \n$25 per person (Children 2 and under are free)\n$75 per family (2 adults + up to 5 kids) \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/11024
URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/white-blue-2-yom-haatzmaut-at-the-zoo/
LOCATION:Detroit Zoo 8450 W 10 Mile Rd\, Royal Oak
CATEGORIES:Israel and Overseas
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation Israel and Overseas":MAILTO:leket@jfmd.org
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SUMMARY:Theater Kid: A Conversation with Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winner Jeffrey Seller
DESCRIPTION:Join our Affinities Pride group for the launch of Jeffrey Sellers’ new book\,\n_Theater Kid_ \, which will include a conversation with the author and an\nexclusive dessert reception. Jeffrey Seller is one of Broadway’s greatest\nproducers (_Rent_ \, _Hamilton_ \, _In The Heights_ \, _Avenue Q_)\, and his\nmemoir is a coming-of-age (and coming out) tale about chasing a dream against\nthe odds and finding acceptance and community. Jeffrey will be joined in\nconversation by another openly gay Detroit native\, actor and singer Douglas\nSills (Broadway’s _The Scarlet Pimpernel_ and HBO’s _The Gilded Age_). This\nevent is part of The J’s Film Fest and includes a private dessert reception\njust for us with both featured speakers. \nBooks will be available for purchase\, with the opportunity to have Jeffrey\nSeller sign your book. \n$18 includes event\, dessert reception and a ticket to The J’s Jewish Film\nFestival. \nPlease register in advance by May 5.\nDietary laws observed. \n**Thank you to our Leadership**\nPride Chairs – Brian Kutinsky (he/him) Kerri Lanoue (she/her)\nAffinities Chairs – Bill Goldstein (he/him) Jayme Kirschner (she/her) \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/11504
URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/theater-kid-a-conversation-with-pulitzer-prize-and-tony-award-winner-jeffrey-seller/
LOCATION:The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd\, West Bloomfield
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation Affinities":MAILTO:kaplan@jfmd.org
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SUMMARY:Top-Shelf Networking and a Taste of Tekiah Tequila
DESCRIPTION:Join NEXTWork\, NEXTGen Detroit and Gesher’s top-shelf networking program at\nMex in Bloomfield Hills for an evening of business card-swapping\, hand-shaking\nand connection-making — and a lil tequila tasting. In addition to mixing and\nmingling with other young Jewish professionals\, we’ll hear from Greg Sobol\,\ndrummer-turned-businessman and founder of Tekiah Tequila\, the first Jewish-\ninspired kosher tequila in the United States. \n$18 includes networking\, kosher style apps and tequila tasting.\nPlease RSVP no later than May 12. \nThank you to our Event Chairs: Allyson Rosman and Brett Satovsky \n**About Greg Sobol**\nGreg Sobol is the child of two distinct yet equally beautiful cultures\,\nMexican Judaism and Michigan Judaism. The intersection of his heritage and\nidentity influenced Tekiah Kosher Tequila. Distilled in the traditional\,\nauthentic methods of the Jalisco region of Tequila\, Mexico\, you can taste the\nlove in every sip. Founded in 2024 and based in Royal Oak\, Tekiah is the first\nJewish-inspired kosher tequila in the United States. The company is\nrepresented by Imperial Beverage\, Kalamazoo. Visit\n(https://tekiahspirits.com/) for more information. \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/11269
URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/top-shelf-networking-and-a-taste-of-tekiah-tequila/
LOCATION:Mex Bloomfield 6675 Telegraph Rd\, Bloomfield Hills
CATEGORIES:NEXTGen Detroit
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation NEXTGen Detroit":MAILTO:nextgendetroit@jfmd.org
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SUMMARY:L'Chaim Detroit Happy Hour
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/11268
URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/lchaim-detroit-happy-hour/
LOCATION:The DOW 160 W Maple Rd\, Birmingham\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:NEXTGen Detroit
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