Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit

Listen, Learn & Act: Stories that Move Us Forward with Noa Tishby
2025-10-28 16:00 - 20:30 (America/Detroit) | Oakland University 201 Meadow Brook Rd, Rochester
In response to rising campus antisemitism, Oakland University and the
Jewish Federation of Detroit present a multimedia experience sparking critical
conversations through powerful stories, and meaningful dialogue — creating
pathways for our community to listen, learn and act.
**Event Details**
**4-6:30 p.m. — Public Screening of “ _My Name is Sara_ ”**
Oakland 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.
**6:15-7 p.m. — Noa Tishby Book Signing**
Oakland Center second floor, near fireplaces | Tishby’s book “ _Uncomfortable Conversations with a Jew_ ” will be available for purchase.
**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.
**7:30-8:30 p.m. — _Combating Antisemitism: A Conversation and Q &A_**
_with Noa Tishby_
Oakland 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.
Prior to the 7:00 program, we invite you to an exclusive reception with OU
President Ora Hirsch Pescovitz and our guest speakers, Mickey Shapiro, Noa
Tishby and Stephen Smith.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13412

Boo-ish and Jewish L'Chaim Detroit at Detroit Fleat
2025-10-30 18:30 - 21:30 | Detroit Fleat 1820 E 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale
Every month we meet up at a local watering hole, and you are always invited!
This month we’re raising a glass to all things spooky scary in Jewish culture
— from dybbuks and golems, to demons and estries. Grab a friend, or come solo
and make some new pals and meet us at Detroit Fleat in Ferndale.
Register in advance for $8 and your first drink is on us! And feel free to use
this as a dress rehearsal for your costume for the next night.
Join us for a hands-on service program with Repair the World as we pack
warming kits to support the Detroit Community Fridge.
**To show our _thanks_ for coming to this event, we’re hooking you up with a
special offer! All attendees will receive a special rate on a ticket to Oy!
What A Night: The Thanksgiving Eve Fundraiser at The Daxton.**
$12 per person on October 30.
This event is intended for young adults ages 21 to 39.
Thank you to our chairs: Jordan Lesson, Meredith Berlin and Aaron Brown
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13216
