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SUMMARY:JCC Jungle Project
DESCRIPTION:The JCC of Greater Ann Arbor has received a matching grant from the Harold\nGrinspoon Foundation’s JCamp 180. Our organization will bring this community a\nmuch needed resource to facilitate outdoor programming\, onsite\, in our\nbeautiful forest ground. We have already raised over $7\,000 towards this\neffort and will apply the funds toward purchasing several stone tables where\nchildren can enjoy the outdoors in the comfort of the shaded woods. \nThis also presents a great opportunity to prepare this area as a community\, so\nplease consider volunteering by (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexH6sFoydhIZrfLv359qsIAMoI-s8IqKD_Lkky7b22joFobQ/viewform?usp=header) \nBring your household lawn and garden tools to the Ann Arbor JCC any weekday\nafternoon starting June 22nd from 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM\, to clip\, rake\, weed\, haul\nand clear out the wooded area behind the JCC. \nThis volunteer project is the beginning of our initiative to bring an outdoor\nprogramming area to the JCC. \nThis is part of a matching grant project to fund the JCC Jungle\, an outdoor\,\nshaded and nature immersed space for our community\, complete with stone picnic\ntables and walkable paths. \nFor more information email sorrelthomson@jccannarbor.org \nOrganized by: JCC of Greater Ann Arbor \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/16033
URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/jcc-jungle-project/
LOCATION:2935 Birch Hollow Dr 2935 Birch Hollow Dr\, Ann Arbor
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts & Culture,Camp,Environment and Sustainability,General,Health & Wellness,Nature,Outdoors,Parking (free),Sports & Fitness,Summer Programs,Volunteering
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SUMMARY:JCC: Book Series Lunch & Learn - Dog by Yishay Ishi Ron
DESCRIPTION:Dog by Yishay Ishi Ron\nDog is a poignant and unflinching exploration of the search for meaning after the  wreckage of war\, told through the eyes of an Israeli combat officer returning from Gaza.  Haunted by trauma\, he spirals into heroin addiction\, finding himself among Tel Aviv’s  community of misfit junkies—until a stray dog enters his life and becomes a beacon  of hope\, guiding him through a transformative journey marked by despair\, resilience\, and ultimately hope for salvation.   \nBeyond its deeply personal narrative\, Dog offers a raw and immersive examination of PTSD’s mechanisms—how extreme stress\, moral injury\, and the experience of combat  can rewire the brain\, making a return to civilian life seem nearly impossible. With  sharp social critique and profound emotional depth\, the novel sheds light on invisible  wounds and those who carry them\, while illustrating the therapeutic power of a simple  soulful connection\, and how the path to redemption can be illuminated in the most  unexpected of ways.   \nYishay Ishi Ron is an Israeli writer and former soldier in an elite combat unit who lives with severe PTSD. Writing has been a vital part of his healing journey\, and Dog is deeply rooted in his personal experiences. Dog was longlisted for the Sapir Prize – Israel’s most prestigious literary award. He lives near Tel Aviv with his wife and three children. 
URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/dog-by-yishay-ishi-ron/
LOCATION:Jewish Community Center of Ann Arbor\, 2935 Birch Hollow Drive\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jewish Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor
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SUMMARY:Jewish Book Series: Lunch & Learn with Yishay Ishi Ron
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at the JCC on **Tuesday\, June 9** from **12-1:30 PM** for an\nin-person Lunch & Learn and a virtual visit from Yishay Ishi Ron\, author of\n_Dog_. Enjoy a delicious lunch while listening to Yishay speak about his book\nover Zoom. \n_Dog_ is a raw\, unflinching novel\, drawing on the author’s own experiences as\na former elite IDF combat officer suffering from PTSD and addiction. The story\nfollows Geller\, a decorated soldier who returns from Gaza to Tel Aviv only to\nbe haunted by the trauma of combat — including the memory of a soldier killing\na dog in the field. Haunted and estranged from family and comrades\, Geller\nspirals into heroin addiction\, living in the underbelly of Tel Aviv among\nmisfit junkies. \nHis life takes a turn when a stray dog enters his world. Initially\nindifferent\, Geller eventually rescues the dog\, forming an unexpected bond.\nThe narrative alternates between Geller’s fragmented\, drug-addled perspective\nand brief\, often humorous\, chapters from the dog’s point of view\, as well as\nfrom the perspective of Doris\, a lonely apartment cleaner who sees potential\nin Geller. These shifts broaden the scope beyond Geller’s self-absorbed\ndespair\, hinting at the possibility of redemption. \nThis event is part of the JCC’s ongoing **Book Series** \, where visiting\nauthors give public talks on their work to bring new ideas and literature to\nthe community. **The cost of this program is $12.50/person**. \n_JCC community events and programs are open to all regardless of faith or\nbackground. All are welcome._ \nOrganized by: JCC of Greater Ann Arbor \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14834
URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/jewish-book-series-lunch-learn-with-yishay-ishi-ron/
LOCATION:Jewish Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor 2935 Birch Hollow Dr\, Ann Arbor
CATEGORIES:Adults,Arrival / Check In,College Students,Educational,Food Available ($),Israel,Israel in Crisis,Older Adults,Parking (free),Special Guest,Young Adults
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SUMMARY:Jewish Book Series: Lunch & Learn with Ron Ishay
DESCRIPTION:Organized by: JCC of Greater Ann Arbor
URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/jewish-book-series-lunch-learn-with-ron-ishay/
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SUMMARY:Ann Arbor Jewish Film Festival Shorts Series - Films: Babka & Double Happiness + Recipe Share & Food Competition
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating 25 Years of Jewish Cinema\nIn honor of the **Ann Arbor Jewish Film Festival’s 25th Anniversary** \, we are\nproud to present a special showcase of **25 films** throughout the season. We\nare excited to launch our new **Shorts Series Discussion Panels** \, providing\na space for powerful storytelling followed by community conversation.\nWhen & Where\n  * **Time:** 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM weekly\n  * **Location:** The JCC of Greater Ann Arbor\n  * **Format:** Screenings followed by moderated panels and light snacks.\nExpert Panels\nEach week features guest experts\, including local professors\, rabbis\,\ndirectors\, artists\, and filmmakers\, offering unique insights into Jewish\nhistory and identity.\nTickets & Sponsorship\n  * **General Admission:** $15 per session at check-in\, or $72 for the series online in advance.\n  * **Sponsorship:** All films in this series are **included** with Festival Sponsorship.\n  * **To Support:** To become a sponsor\, please reach out to **Marci Sturman** or visit the **JCC Front Desk**.\nThe Shorts Series Lineup\n  * **Oscar Nominees Night:** Featuring 2026 Academy Award® nominees **_Butcher’s Stain_** and **_Children No More_** \, plus two bonus shorts: **_Frequency_** and **_Last Respects_**.\n  * **_Windows on Rue de St. Dominique_** : An artistic exploration featuring filmmaker **Simcha Shtull** (sister of our own **Dina Shtull**)\, alongside **Professor Karla Goldman** and local artist and community favorite **Ron Sussman**.\n  * **Food & Family:** A double feature of **_Babka_** and **_Double Happiness_**. Includes a recipe share and food competition! **_Please bring your favorite Babka or Jewish recipes and your best Babka for our Bubbe’s Best Babka competition!_**\n  * **_That’s How You Make a Torah_** : A deep dive into sacred craft with the film’s cinematographer and local Rabbinical leadership.\n  * **History & Heroism:** A poignant screening of **_Wallenberg_**  and **_Ice Cream Man_**  with a discussion led by an expert panel.\n  * **_The Niggun_** : An exploration of Yiddish culture\, music\, and spirituality with **Rabbi Chazan Pescador** and **Professor Julian Levinson**. \nOrganized by: JCC of Greater Ann Arbor \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15756
URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/ann-arbor-jewish-film-festival-shorts-series-films-babka-double-happiness-recipe-share-food-competition/
LOCATION:Jewish Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor 2935 Birch Hollow Dr\, Ann Arbor
CATEGORIES:Active Aging,Adults,Advocacy,After October 7,Aging,Antisemitism,Arts & Culture,Bible,College Students,Disability & Inclusion,Environment and Sustainability,Food,Grandparents,Health & Wellness,Hebrew and Yiddish,History,Holocaust,Interfaith,Israel,Israel in Crisis,Jewish Learning,Leadership,LGBTQI,Mental Health,Music,Older Adults,Parenting,Parents,Politics & Current Affairs,Pride,Science & Technology,Social Justice,Spirituality,Travel Experiences,Women
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