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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://sandbox.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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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251215T183000
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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://sandbox.jewishdetroit.org/event/light-through-art-a-chanukah-lighting-with-israeli-artists-2/
LOCATION:Adat Shalom Synagogue 29901 Middlebelt Rd\, Farmington Hills
CATEGORIES:Federation's Israel & Overseas Department,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:20251215T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251215T180000
DTSTAMP:20260530T202734
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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: An Israeli Artists Reception brings together six Israeli\nartists for an intimate exhibit and sale of original works. In this meet and\ngreet setting\, you’ll hear how the events of October 7th and the war in Gaza\nhave 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 Israel supporters seeking\ninspiration and connection. Space is limited. RSVP now to be part of this\nspecial evening. \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13522
URL:https://sandbox.jewishdetroit.org/event/light-through-art-a-chanukah-lighting-with-israeli-artists/
LOCATION:Adat Shalom Synagogue 29901 Middlebelt Rd\, Farmington Hills
CATEGORIES:Federation's Israel & Overseas Department,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:20251211T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251211T203000
DTSTAMP:20260530T202734
CREATED:20251117T205758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T075854Z
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SUMMARY:A Taste of Traverse City: Whiskey with a Side of Wisdom
DESCRIPTION:Join the Entourage crew for a casual night out with a taste of some of\nMichigan’s finest whiskey. We’re heading to Traverse City Whiskey’s Outpost in\nFerndale for a tasting with a side of Torah courtesy of Rabbi Josh Bennett.\nConnect with fellow Jewish men in their 30s and 40s\, sip some award-winning\nwhiskey\, take in some Jewish wisdom and experience the Outpost’s “northern\nhospitality.” \n$50 includes whiskey tasting\, one drink ticket and heavy apps.\nDietary laws observed.\nAdditional drinks available for purchase. \n**More about Entourage**\nEntourage is a new group offering innovative programming and exclusive\nexperiences for men in their 30s and 40s. Entourage not only connects you to\nthe work of the Jewish Federation\, but also provides networking and community\nbuilding while celebrating Jewish Detroit and making a difference in our own\ncommunity and abroad. \n**Thank you to our Leadership**\nEntourage Co-Chairs:\nBen Handelsman\nShimon G. Levy\nBrett Satovsky\nGary Treyger\nAffinities Co-Chair: Jayme Kirschner and Danny Singer \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13579
URL:https://sandbox.jewishdetroit.org/event/a-taste-of-traverse-city-whiskey-with-a-side-of-wisdom/
LOCATION:Traverse City Whiskey Co. – OUTPOST 22812 Woodward Ave\, Ferndale
CATEGORIES:Federation's Affinities Department
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation Affinities":MAILTO:kaplan@jfmd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251209T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251209T193000
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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://sandbox.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:20260530T202734
CREATED:20251203T214354Z
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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://sandbox.jewishdetroit.org/event/rebel-jews-at-mi-combat-tactical-laser-tag-3/
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:20260530T202734
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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 to Federations 2026 Annual Campaign is suggested to attend\nthis 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://sandbox.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:20260530T202734
CREATED:20251113T214342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T214256Z
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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://sandbox.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:20260530T202734
CREATED:20251017T220501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251123T233223Z
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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://sandbox.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:20260530T202734
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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://sandbox.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:20251119T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T210000
DTSTAMP:20260530T202734
CREATED:20250724T013123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T164619Z
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SUMMARY:Last Call Crawl
DESCRIPTION:Say goodbye to summer the only way we know how — with one Last Call as we wrap\nup NEXTGen Detroit’s summer events with a bar crawl through some of the area’s\nbest spots! \nWe’re kicking things off at Dog & Pony Show Brewing\, strolling over to Mother\nHandsome and ending the night at Unexpected Craft Brewing Company for a casual\nnight of drinks\, food and mingling with fellow Jewish young adults. Whether\nyou’re chasing a cold beer\, new connections or just a reason to celebrate\nsummer one last time\, this is your sign to join the crawl.\n**$25 per person until July 31** includes access to all three stops\, two drink\ntickets\, Mother Handsome pizza and a bar crawl shirt\nDietary Laws not observed | Kosher option available by request on registration form\nParking for the event can be found behind the bars\nThis event is intended for Jewish members of the NEXTGen Detroit community\n(Ages 21-39)\n**Ticket Prices After July 31:**\n$30 per person until August 14\n$36 per person until August 20\n$45 per person day of event August 21\n**Thank you to our event co-chairs:**\nAlec Cherrin\nMonica Merzin\nHunter Strager\nSydney Yates\n**Thank you to our host committee:**\nBrandon Ben Ezra\nZack Bennett\nAaron Brown\nNoah Hirsch\nBrandon Rothenberg\nBrett Rubenfire\nLanie Silverman\nSamantha Vine\nDana Yazdi\nGabe Zeidner \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12071
URL:https://sandbox.jewishdetroit.org/event/last-call-crawl/
LOCATION:Dog and Pony Show Brewing 14661 W Eleven Mile Rd\, Oak Park
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:20251116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260530T202734
CREATED:20251104T162917Z
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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://sandbox.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:20260530T202734
CREATED:20251021T155750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T202752Z
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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://sandbox.jewishdetroit.org/event/a-night-at-the-studio/
LOCATION:Next Step Studio & Gallery 530 Hilton Rd\, Ferndale
CATEGORIES:Adults,Federation's Affinities Department
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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:20260530T202734
CREATED:20251017T153321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T202046Z
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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://sandbox.jewishdetroit.org/event/pre-glow-dinner-for-the-jewish-federations-attorneys-group/
LOCATION:The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd\,
CATEGORIES:Federation's Affinities Department
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation Affinities":MAILTO:kaplan@jfmd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251030T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251030T213000
DTSTAMP:20260530T202734
CREATED:20251006T234551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T224849Z
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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. \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://sandbox.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:20251028T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251028T203000
DTSTAMP:20260530T202734
CREATED:20251024T174442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T174444Z
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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://sandbox.jewishdetroit.org/event/listen-learn-act-stories-that-move-us-forward-with-noa-tishby/
LOCATION:Oakland University 201 Meadow Brook Rd\, Rochester
CATEGORIES:Federation's Israel & Overseas Department
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation Israel and Overseas":MAILTO:leket@jfmd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251028T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251028T203000
DTSTAMP:20260530T202734
CREATED:20251025T180336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T182851Z
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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://sandbox.jewishdetroit.org/event/listen-learn-act-stories-that-move-us-forward-with-noa-tishby-2/
LOCATION:Oakland University 201 Meadow Brook Rd\, Rochester
CATEGORIES:Federation's Israel & Overseas Department
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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:20260530T202734
CREATED:20250922T215746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T215804Z
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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://sandbox.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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251017T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251017T200000
DTSTAMP:20260530T202734
CREATED:20250828T223442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T220502Z
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SUMMARY:Family Shabbat 2025
DESCRIPTION:**THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT** \nCome together with fellow NEXTGen Detroit and JFamily families for a joyful\nand meaningful Shabbat evening! Enjoy Shabbat dinner and quality time with\nyour crew with plenty of fun for the kids including arts and crafts and a\nbounce house to keep the little ones smiling all night long. Plus the chance\nto snap a professional family photo.****Whether you’re a NEXTGen Detroit\nregular or it’s your first event\, this is the perfect chance to connect with\nother young families and discover all that Federation and NEXTGen Detroit have\nto offer.  You don’t need to be a Knollwood Country Club member\, all are\nwelcome!\nOpen to families with children ages 0-10\nKosher-style meal\nPlease note: No ripped jeans\, or spaghetti strap tops\n$55 per adult | $25 per child\nFree for children ages 0-2\nPlease RSVP by Friday\, October 10th\n**Thank you to our event co-chairs:**\nSharon Fass\nLindsay Kalt\nStephanie Parzen \n**Thank you to our event hosts:**\nEllie & Mitch Barnett\nLauren & Adam Blanck\nAbi & Eric Berlin\nLauren & Dorin Deitch\nMorgan & Danny Kaufman\nAndrew & Maddi Luckoff\nEmily & Zack Slabotsky\nJaime & Mitch Weiss\nJenna & Michael Wolf\nAshley Zlatopolsky & Joe Kudlacik \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12699
URL:https://sandbox.jewishdetroit.org/event/family-shabbat-2025/
LOCATION:Knollwood Country Club 5050 W Maple Rd\,
CATEGORIES:Families,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:20251013T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251013T200000
DTSTAMP:20260530T202734
CREATED:20250830T221827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T164606Z
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SUMMARY:Asana Tova New Year's Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Prepare your mind and body for the Jewish New Year with NEXTGen Detroit\nBalance and some evening outdoor yoga. We’ll be centering ourselves with a\nrelaxed yoga class designed for all levels — perfect for first-timers and\nbeginners as well as seasoned yogis. And we’re keeping this get-together sweet\nand seasonal with some cider and donuts from everyone’s favorite cider mill\nright down the street. Grab your stretchy pants and meet us there! \nIf you’re not up for yoga\, but would like to come hang out for cider and\ndonuts\, you’re more than welcome! Just arrive closer to 7 PM. \nPlease bring your own yoga mat or towel.\n****\n$15 per person includes yoga class\, cider and donuts.\n$5 per person if just coming for cider and donuts.\nA kosher and gluten free option is available upon request. \nPlease register no later than September 11.\nThis event is intended for young adults ages 21 to 39. \nThank you to our NEXTGen Detroit Balance chairs: Shelby Miller and\nAmanda Polk \n**About NEXTGen Detroit Balance**\nNEXTGen Detroit Balance is a series of programs and events focused on\nproviding young adult Jewish Detroiters with access to conversations and\nexperiences that promote mental and emotional wellness. \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12772
URL:https://sandbox.jewishdetroit.org/event/asana-tova-new-years-yoga/
LOCATION:Franklin Park 26425 Wellington Rd\, Franklin
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:20251009T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251009T200000
DTSTAMP:20260530T202734
CREATED:20250919T072250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T121339Z
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SUMMARY:Sunset in the Sukkah
DESCRIPTION:We’re taking in the city views from the Samantha Woll Center for Jewish\nDetroit rooftop patio (home of the Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue) and\nenjoying an autumn sunset in the sukkah! Join us for a laidback Sukkot\ncelebration complete with cider\, donuts and simanim inspired light bites.\nRabbi Yoni Dahlen from CSZ Village will also be joining us for some lulav and\netrog shaking. Bring old friends\, make new friends and learn a bit more about\nFederation’s LGBTQIA+ community building programs and events. Fall vibes\, good\ntunes\, we can’t wait to see you there! \n$10 per person.\nDietary laws observed.\nPlease register in advance by October 6. \n**Thank you to our Leadership**\nPride Chairs – Brian Kutinsky (he/him) and Kerri Lanoue (She/Her)\nAffinities Chairs – Jayme Kirschner (she/her) and Danny Singer (he/him) \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12943
URL:https://sandbox.jewishdetroit.org/event/sunset-in-the-sukkah/
LOCATION:Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue 1457 Griswold St\, Detroit
CATEGORIES:Federation's Affinities Department
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation Affinities":MAILTO:kaplan@jfmd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251005T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251005T203000
DTSTAMP:20260530T202734
CREATED:20250909T065954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251005T132922Z
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SUMMARY:October Seventh Commemoration. From Sorrow to Song
DESCRIPTION:The Jewish Federation of Detroit invites you to join our community in marking\ntwo years since the October 7\, 2023\, terror attacks.   \nLet’s gather to honor the memory of those we lost\, pray for those still in\ncaptivity\, and stand together in tribute to the strength and resilience of the\nJewish people. The evening will include inspirational music from the Israeli\ngroup HaShayara\, from Dror Israel\, whose songs have brought healing and hope\nto displaced families\, soldiers and Jewish communities worldwide since October\n7. Guests will also experience a powerful exhibit of photography and artwork\ncreated by our community\, available to view before and after the\ncommemoration. \n**6:00 pm** Gallery Exhibit\n**7:00 pm** Program Begins \nPre-registration is required. Seating is limited and there will be no walk-ins\nallowed. Please register today. \n_We are committed to the safety of our community and will be providing\ncomprehensive security measures for this event._\n**About HaShayara**\nHaShayara is an ensemble of musicians and educators from Dror Israel who\nbelieve in the healing power of music—turning gatherings into shared journeys\nof strength and connection. One of Israel’s leading educational movements\,\nDror Israel quickly mobilized to support evacuees during the war\, with the\nDetroit Federation as a critical partner. Their work continues today\, helping\nfamilies and communities worldwide heal\, rebuild and find hope. \n**About the Exhibit**\nBefore the program\, powerful images of October 7th and its aftermath will be\non display\, captured by Detroit community members who traveled to Israel on\nFederation solidarity missions over the past two years. After the program\, the\nexhibit will shift to stories of resilience—showing how our community has\nstood with Israel in rebuilding\, healing and finding hope together. \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12885
URL:https://sandbox.jewishdetroit.org/event/october-seventh-commemoration-from-sorrow-to-song/
LOCATION:Temple Beth El 7400 Telegraph Rd\, Bloomfield Hills
CATEGORIES:Adults,Federation's Israel & Overseas Department
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation Israel and Overseas":MAILTO:leket@jfmd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251002T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251002T170000
DTSTAMP:20260530T202734
CREATED:20250828T191236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T164612Z
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SUMMARY:Fall 2025 Southeast Michigan K-12 Parent Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Jewish Federation of Detroit\, ADL Michigan\, and American Jewish Committee\n(AJC) Detroit look forward to welcoming all parents and caregivers of students\nin public and non-Jewish independent schools for an afternoon focused on\ncommunity\, advocacy\, and learning. \nThrough panel discussions with educators\, resource-focused workshops for both\nparents and students\, and the opportunity to explore community responses to\nreal-life scenarios\, we aim to empower families to navigate the complexities\nfacing Jewish students in schools across our communities. \nAttendees will learn about community resources available to respond when\nincidents occur\, tips for successful advocacy from parents who have been on\nthe frontlines\, and opportunities to help make sure schools in our community\nare safe and welcoming places for Jewish students. \nLight refreshments will be served. High school students are encouraged to\nattend. \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12526
URL:https://sandbox.jewishdetroit.org/event/fall-2025-southeast-michigan-k-12-parent-summit-2/
LOCATION:Max M. Fisher Federation Building 6735 Telegraph Rd\, Madison Heights
CATEGORIES:Antisemitism,Arrival / Check In,English Speaking,Kosher Food,NEXTGen Detroit,Parenting,Parents,Parking (free)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation of Detroit":MAILTO:tcohen@jfmd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250929T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250929T210000
DTSTAMP:20260530T202734
CREATED:20250902T191036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T191036Z
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SUMMARY:Live From Murray Hill
DESCRIPTION:Max Cohen (aka Murray Hill Boy) is the ultimate Jewish guy next door\, and he’s\ncoming to the D! With over 200\,000 followers across Instagram and TikTok\, Max\nhas built a comedy empire on the quirks of Jewish life\, dating in your 20s\,\nthe Jewish camp experience and college/post-grad chaos.\nAs a proud member of the Jewish and LGBTQIA+ communities\, Max uses his\nplatform to spread Jewish joy\, spark connection across generations\, and\ninspire authenticity. From laugh-out-loud sketches to heartfelt moments\, Max\nreminds us that being yourself is your superpower. \n**What to Expect:**\n6:00 PM: Optional dinner for teens (grades 7-12) courtesy of Temple Israel’s\nYFTI Group\n6:30 PM: Doors Open for Everyone\n7:00 PM: Max live on stage; hot takes\, good laughs\, and lots of Jewish energy\n8:00 PM: S’more Moments with Max: Exclusive dessert reception + photo ops with\nMax for donors and their families who commit to making a gift to Federation’s\n2026 annual campaign. \n**Additional Information:**\n$36 for adults\n$18 for students (grade 7-12) includes optional dinner\nMax 5 Tickets per order\nPlease RSVP by Wednesday\, September 24th \nThank you to Temple Israel\, YFTI\, BBYO\, and Tamarack Camps for your\npartnership\, leadership\, and support in bringing this unique experience to\nlife. \nAnd thank you to our event chairs: Erin and Glenn Pavey & Family \n**Thank you to our hype committee:  **\nAndrea and Jeffrey Belen & Family\nCarole and Shlome BenEzra & Family\nJulie and Sam Beznos & Family\nLauren and Michael Canner & Family\nMeredith and Steven Carrel & Family\nMichael Feld & Family\nJanet and Vladimir Gendelman & Family\nRobyn and David Heicklen & Family\nLori and Ryan Hirsch & Family\nLisa and Jason Klein & Family\nMichelle and Jonathan Kroll & Family\nIlana and Zach Liss & Family\nMichelle and Scott Rosenblum & Family\nLisa and Jared Rothberger & Family\nDanielle and Aaron Ruskin & Family\nRebecca and Michael Schostak & Family\nMarla and Marc Shefman & Family\nCarly and James Sheridan & Family\nErin and Neil Simmerman & Family\nHallie and Bryan Steckler & Family\nEsther and Eric Steinbock & Family\nBrooke Weingarden and Ben Handelsman & Family\nLindsey and Greg Weitzman & Family \nJayme Kirschner and Danny Singer\n _Affinities Department Co-Chairs  _ \n**Questions?**  Contact Jodi at\n(https://mailto:feld@jewishdetroit.org/) \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12608
URL:https://sandbox.jewishdetroit.org/event/live-from-murray-hill-2/
LOCATION:Temple Israel 5725 Walnut Lake Rd\, West Bloomfield Township
CATEGORIES:Federation's Affinities Department
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation Affinities":MAILTO:kaplan@jfmd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250919T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250919T180000
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SUMMARY:Welcome Your 2025–2026 Shinshinim
DESCRIPTION:Join us in giving a warm Detroit welcome to Ido\, Leayah\, Maayan\, Naveh\, Oded\nand Or—our new Shinshinim (young Israeli emissaries) spending the next year\nwith us! \nLet’s come together to say _Shabbat Shalom_ \, _Shana Tova_ and _Behatzlacha_\nas they begin their journey of service in our Jewish community. \nThese inspiring teens are here between high school and military service to\nshare their love for Israel. You’ll see them in schools\, synagogues\, and at\nevents across Jewish Detroit. Stop by\, say “Hello\,” and help them feel at\nhome. \nWe can’t wait for you to meet them! \nRefreshments will be served. Please register by September 17. \n_This event will be held at a private residence in West Bloomfield. Address\ninformation will be sent to you a few days prior._   \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12806
URL:https://sandbox.jewishdetroit.org/event/welcome-your-2025-2026-shinshinim/
CATEGORIES:Federation's Israel & Overseas Department
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation Israel and Overseas":MAILTO:leket@jfmd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250917T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250917T210000
DTSTAMP:20260530T202735
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SUMMARY:Target and Talk: A Night In the Loop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a dynamic evening that brings together community connections\,\nmeaningful conversations\, and a little competitive edge.\nWe’ll kick off the night with dinner and a compelling presentation by Gary\nSikorski of JCSI\, Jewish Community Security Inc.\, who will share valuable\ninsights into Jewish community security and preparedness. Then\, we’ll trade\nthe talk for some action with axe and knife throwing at BATL’s state-of-the-\nart Novi facility.\nWhether you’re coming to connect with others in The Loop\, trying something\nnew\, or just want to enjoy a mid-week break — this is your kind of night.\n**Additional Information:**\n$54 for admission\nClosed-toed shoes required\nPlease RSVP by September 14th\n**Thank you to our leadership:**\nDanielle and Aaron Ruskin\nSara and Scott Bernstein \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12522
URL:https://sandbox.jewishdetroit.org/event/target-and-talk-a-night-in-the-loop-2/
LOCATION:BATL Grounds | Novi 44175 W 12 Mile Rd\, Novi
CATEGORIES:Federation's Affinities Department
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation Affinities":MAILTO:kaplan@jfmd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250914T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250914T170000
DTSTAMP:20260530T202735
CREATED:20250828T191235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T191237Z
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SUMMARY:Fall 2025 Southeast Michigan K-12 Parent Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Jewish Federation of Detroit\, ADL Michigan\, and American Jewish Committee\n(AJC) Detroit look forward to welcoming all parents and caregivers of students\nin public and non-Jewish independent schools for an afternoon focused on\ncommunity\, advocacy\, and learning.   \nThrough panel discussions with educators\, resource-focused workshops for both\nparents and students\, and the opportunity to explore community responses to\nreal-life scenarios\, we aim to empower families to navigate the complexities\nfacing Jewish students in schools across our communities.   \nAttendees will learn about community resources available to respond when\nincidents occur\, tips for successful advocacy from parents who have been on\nthe frontlines\, and opportunities to help make sure schools in our community\nare safe and welcoming places for Jewish students.   \nLight refreshments will be served. High school students are encouraged to\nattend.   \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12526
URL:https://sandbox.jewishdetroit.org/event/fall-2025-southeast-michigan-k-12-parent-summit/
LOCATION:Max M. Fisher Federation Building 6735 Telegraph Rd\, Madison Heights
CATEGORIES:Antisemitism,Arrival / Check In,English Speaking,Kosher Food,Parenting,Parents,Parking (free)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation of Detroit":MAILTO:tcohen@jfmd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250908T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250908T200000
DTSTAMP:20260530T202735
CREATED:20250813T220344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T234726Z
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SUMMARY:NEXTGen Detroit Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of connection\, celebration and community as we welcome\nthe incoming NEXTGen Detroit Board and honor those rolling off after a year or\nmore of incredible leadership and impact.   \nEnjoy light bites\, beer and wine during our pre-glow reception\, followed by a\nprogram highlighting this year’s achievements and what’s ahead for our\nvibrant\, young adult Jewish community.   \n**6 PM Light bites & drinks**\n**Dietary laws observed**\n**7 PM Annual Meeting**   \n**Invocation**\nRabbi Josh Bennett \n**Presentation of Mark-Lis Young Leadership Award**\nJoshua Borson \nInstallation of the 2025-2026 Board of Directors \n**Executive Leadership**\nAndrew Luckoff\, President\nAbigail Epstein\, President-Elect\nSpencer Lucker\, Immediate Past President \n**Executive Committee**\nEric Berlin\nSteven Betel\nLauren Deitch\nErica Dovitz\nMarni Glowacki\nNicole MacWilliams\nAndrew Moss\nJeremy Rosenberg\nAlana Silver\nBlair Thoenes \n**Board of Directors**\nMeredith Berlin\nSydnie Blazofsky\nBenjamin Blumenstein\nAaron Brown\nDaniel Cohen\nEmily Elconin\nSharon Fass\nBri Freedman\nZack Goldman\nKarlee Goodwin\nJacob B Gordon\nJacob R Gordon\nNatalie Gordon\nMeredith Kay Rubenfire\nJosh Ketai\nMara Levine\nMatthew Luckoff\nShelby Miller\nMolly Moss\nDylan Mostyn\nZach Neistein\nStephanie Parzen\nAmanda Polk\nGillian Porter\nAllie Rosen\nAbby Rubin\nBrett Satovsky\nEmily Slabotsky\nDaniel Snyder\nJeffrey Sondheimer\nAlyse Waldhorn\nTaylor Weintraub\nDorrie Wolfe\nAriel Zeidner\nAshley Zlatopolsky \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12308
URL:https://sandbox.jewishdetroit.org/event/nextgen-detroit-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Adat Shalom Synagogue 29901 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:20250907T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250907T130000
DTSTAMP:20260530T202735
CREATED:20250902T193120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T110826Z
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SUMMARY:Israel's Conscription Debate: A closer look at the public discourse stirring up Israel
DESCRIPTION:**Exciting Update:**  We’re thrilled to welcome a special guest\, Rabbi\nYehoshua Pfeffer\, founder of the Iyun Institute to our next Coffee Talk event. \nJoin us for a compelling conversation as Rabbi Pfeffer takes us into the heart\nof a deeply complex and emotionally charged issue: Haredim service in the IDF.\nHe’ll unpack the background to the current recruitment political and social\npredicament\, the challenges faced by Haredi soldiers who chose to serve\, while\nexploring the broader national conversation around civic duty and sharing the\nburden.\nThis is a rare opportunity to hear from someone deeply immersed in both Torah\nscholarship and public policy. Expect nuance\, insight\, and a candid look at\none of Israel’s most pressing debates. We hope you’ll join us for this\nimportant discussion.\n**About Rabbi Pfeffer**\nYehoshua Pfeffer is Rabbi of “Ohr Chadash” in Ramot Bet\, Jerusalem. Alongside\nhis rabbinic role\, he heads the Iyun Institute\, which operates a range of\ngroundbreaking leadership programs and publications in the Haredi space\,\nfocusing on the crucial issue of broader Haredi responsibility for Israel. He\nis the founding editor of the “Tzarich Iyun” journal and is Chair of Netzach\nYehudah\, serving and supporting Haredi soldiers in the IDF. He is also a\nprofessor at Hebrew University’s law school\, having previously clerked at\nIsrael’s Supreme Court. He lives in Jerusalem with his wife and six of their\neight children. \n**Questions for our speaker?** Please include them when registering.\n**Questions about this event?** Contact Lior Zisser-Yogev at (248) 642-6892 or\nvia email listed below. \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12190 \nClick here to join the livestream. https://jfmd-org.zoom.us/j/85684870913?pwd=8nf9P2sr7dJ9yztbHodS3T7d9oM0aC.1
URL:https://sandbox.jewishdetroit.org/event/israels-conscription-debate-a-closer-look-at-the-public-discourse-stirring-up-israel/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Federation's Israel & Overseas Department
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation Israel and Overseas":MAILTO:leket@jfmd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250904T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250904T203000
DTSTAMP:20260530T202735
CREATED:20250828T191233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T191411Z
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SUMMARY:Jewish Federation / United Jewish Foundation's 2025 Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:**6:45 PM:** Join us for a community-wide dessert pre-glow\n**7:30 PM:** Annual Meeting \n**MEETING HIGHLIGHTS**\nPresentation of Federation’s Highest Honor\, The Fred M. Butzel Memorial Award\nfor Distinguished Service to **James Grosfeld** \nRemarks by our featured speaker\, **Hadas Minka‑Brand** \, Executive Director of\nJDC Israel and a 25-year veteran of the Israeli Defense Forces. \nPlus election and installation of officers and board members. \n**PRESIDING**\n**Gary Torgow**\nPresident\, Jewish Federation of Detroit \n**Michael Berger**\nPresident\, United Jewish Foundation of Detroit \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12304
URL:https://sandbox.jewishdetroit.org/event/jewish-federation-united-jewish-foundations-2025-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd\, West Bloomfield Township
CATEGORIES:Adults,NEXTGen Detroit
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation of Detroit":MAILTO:tcohen@jfmd.org
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