BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor - ECPv6.16.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260623T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260623T150000 DTSTAMP:20260621T063452 CREATED:20260517T111609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260517T111609Z UID:10006289-1782223200-1782226800@www.jewishannarbor.org SUMMARY:Ann Arbor Jewish Film Festival Shorts Series - Wallenberg & Ice Cream Man: Short Films & Expert Discussion 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-wallenberg-ice-cream-man-short-films-expert-discussion/ 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/JLive_Main_Image_2-vKooXr.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="JCC of Greater Ann Arbor":MAILTO:jcc@jccannarbor.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260628T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260628T190000 DTSTAMP:20260621T063452 CREATED:20260517T115506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T191611Z UID:10006291-1782666000-1782673200@www.jewishannarbor.org SUMMARY:A2 Summer Fest Jewish Community Meet Up DESCRIPTION:Join us for an Annual Jewish Community Meetup at the Ann Arbor Summerfest\nEvent! We will have drink tickets while supplies last\, snacks\, and community\nmembers all joining in on the Summer music and fun! \nNO REGISTRATION REQUIRED\, YOU CAN JUST SHOW UP! \nOrganized by: Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14692 URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/a2-summer-fest-jewish-community-meet-up-2/ LOCATION:915 E Washington St 915 E Washington St\, Ann Arbor CATEGORIES:Adults,Alc. Drinks For Purchase,Beverages (non alcoholic),Children,Cocktails and Drinks,College Students,Families,General,Grandparents,Kosher Food,Older Adults,Parents,Teens,Tweens,Young Adults,Young Children ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/TOP_jLive-Ax0NiL.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor":MAILTO:info@jewishannarbor.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260630T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260630T150000 DTSTAMP:20260621T063452 CREATED:20260517T115510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260517T115510Z UID:10006292-1782828000-1782831600@www.jewishannarbor.org SUMMARY:Ann Arbor Jewish Film Festival Shorts Series - Film: The Niggun + Discussion w/ Rabbi Chazan Pescador & Prof. Julian Levinson 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-film-the-niggun-discussion-w-rabbi-chazan-pescador-prof-julian-levinson/ 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/JLive_Main_Image_2-vKooXr.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="JCC of Greater Ann Arbor":MAILTO:jcc@jccannarbor.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260701T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260701T170000 DTSTAMP:20260621T063452 CREATED:20260610T101610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T101610Z UID:10006318-1782914400-1782925200@www.jewishannarbor.org SUMMARY:Fiddler on the Roof at Encore Theatre DESCRIPTION:Brought to the Encore Theatre by Beth Israel members\, Marci and Steve\nFeinberg. Join your Beth Israel friends for an afternoon at the theatre!\nTickets are $50 for adults\, and $30 for kids ages 5-17. The theatre does not\nallow kids 4 and under. Most of the available seats are up a flight of stairs\nwith no elevator. We have a limited number of accessible seating tickets\,\nplease email Melanie for details about this Mgorman@bethisrael-aa.org.\nRegister today through our calendar (or by June 29th at the latest) Meet\nMelanie in the theatre lobby at 1:45. The Encore Theatre is located at 7714\nAnn Arbor Street in Dexter\, 48130. \nOrganized by: Beth Israel Congregation \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/16088 URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/fiddler-on-the-roof-at-encore-theatre/ LOCATION:The Encore Musical Theatre Company 7714 Ann Arbor St\, Dexter CATEGORIES:Adults ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Fiddler_2-zlYMFa.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Beth Israel Congregation":MAILTO:office@bethisrael-aa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260701T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260701T170000 DTSTAMP:20260621T063452 CREATED:20260610T101610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T191615Z UID:10006319-1782914400-1782925200@www.jewishannarbor.org SUMMARY:Fiddler on the Roof at Encore Theatre DESCRIPTION:Brought to the Encore Theatre by Beth Israel members\, Marci and Steve\nFeinberg. Join your Beth Israel friends for an afternoon at the theatre!\nTickets are $50 for adults\, and $30 for kids ages 5-17. The theatre does not\nallow kids 4 and under. Most of the available seats are up a flight of stairs\nwith no elevator. We have a limited number of accessible seating tickets\,\nplease email Melanie for details about this Mgorman@bethisrael-aa.org.\nRegister today through our calendar (or by June 29th at the latest) Meet\nMelanie in the theatre lobby at 1:45. The Encore Theatre is located at 7714\nAnn Arbor Street in Dexter\, 48130. \nOrganized by: Beth Israel Congregation \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/16088 URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/fiddler-on-the-roof-at-encore-theatre-2/ LOCATION:The Encore Musical Theatre Company 7714 Ann Arbor St\, Dexter CATEGORIES:Adults ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Fiddler_2-xdk5c8.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Beth Israel Congregation":MAILTO:office@bethisrael-aa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260701T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260701T200000 DTSTAMP:20260621T063452 CREATED:20260602T015022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T191618Z UID:10006305-1782928800-1782936000@www.jewishannarbor.org SUMMARY:America's Seder DESCRIPTION:America’s Seder: Celebrating 250 Years of Democracy and Freedom\nPlease join our community for Kosher (fish or vegetarian) food\, and drinks at\nan exciting Ann Arbor location (provided upon registration). An evening of\ndiscussion\, civic learning and engagement – and a few songs! \nOrganized by: Beth Israel Congregation\, Jewish Federation of Greater Ann\nArbor\, Temple Beth Emeth\, JCRC of Greater Ann Arbor \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15913 URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/americas-seder-2/ CATEGORIES:Adults,Beverages (non alcoholic),College Students,English Speaking,Food Provided,Grandparents,Kosher,Older Adults,Teens,Tweens,Young Adults ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Americas_Seder_1-5m9ZYK.png ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor":MAILTO:info@jewishannarbor.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260725T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260725T123000 DTSTAMP:20260621T063452 CREATED:20260616T175026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T195015Z UID:10006327-1784971800-1784982600@www.jewishannarbor.org SUMMARY:Shabbat special Guest Speaker--Rebecca Niebuurt from JFS DESCRIPTION:Rebecca Niebuurt from Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County will speak at\nservices and give us an update about the important work that JFS does and how\nit has been impacted by recent legislation changes. She will also talk about\nJFS resources that are available to our congregants. JFS representatives will\nalso participate in the service. \nOrganized by: Beth Israel Congregation \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/16100 URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/shabbat-special-guest-speaker-rebecca-niebuurt-from-jfs-2/ LOCATION:Beth Israel Congregation 2000 Washtenaw Ave\, Ann Arbor CATEGORIES:Adults,Food,Health & Wellness,Mental Health ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Rebecca_Niebuurt_2-wRzZu1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Beth Israel Congregation":MAILTO:office@bethisrael-aa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260731T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260731T190000 DTSTAMP:20260621T063452 CREATED:20260610T105011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T105011Z UID:10006323-1785520800-1785524400@www.jewishannarbor.org SUMMARY:Shabbat special Guest Speaker--Rebecca Niebuurt from JFS DESCRIPTION:Rebecca Niebuurt from Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County will speak at\nservices and give us an update about the important work that JFS does and how\nit has been impacted by recent legislation changes. She will also talk about\nJFS resources that are available to our congregants. \nOrganized by: Beth Israel Congregation \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/16100 URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/shabbat-special-guest-speaker-rebecca-niebuurt-from-jfs/ CATEGORIES:Adults ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Rebecca_Niebuurt_1-W4vU4E.png ORGANIZER;CN="Beth Israel Congregation":MAILTO:office@bethisrael-aa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260929T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260929T181500 DTSTAMP:20260621T063452 CREATED:20260327T175015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T195028Z UID:10006239-1790699400-1790705700@www.jewishannarbor.org SUMMARY:2026 Wallenberg Medal and Lecture DESCRIPTION:Event details to be announced Spring 2026. \nFree and open to the public. Wheelchair and handicap accessible. ASL\ninterpreted. CART provided. \nCalendar listing available at https://events.umich.edu/event/145865. \nOrganized by: Wallenberg Medal and Lecture \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15070 URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/2026-wallenberg-medal-and-lecture-2/ CATEGORIES:Adults,College Students,History,Older Adults,Politics & Current Affairs,Teens,Young Adults ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/MailChimpLogo_1-CQQilw.png ORGANIZER;CN="Wallenberg Medal and Lecture":MAILTO:wallenberglecture@umich.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261018T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261018T180000 DTSTAMP:20260621T063452 CREATED:20260603T165459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T165459Z UID:10006316-1792339200-1792346400@www.jewishannarbor.org SUMMARY:Becoming American: Storytelling & People Who Are Telling Their Stories DESCRIPTION:Featuring: \n.  Amazing stories\, all true \n.  Post-event nosh \nContacts:   \n.  Steve Merritt (stevemerritt2@gmail.com) \n.  Jeffrey Pickell (kaleidoscopebookscollectibles@gmail.com) \nLocation:  First United Unitarian Congregation\, 4001 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd \nSponsor:  IFIJ (Interfaith Fund for immigrant Justice) \nRaising funds for MIRC (Michigan Immigrant Rights Center) \nIFIJ Congregation Partners for this Event: Ann Arbor Reconstructionist Congregation\, Beth Israel Congregation\, First Unitarian Universalist Congregation\, First United Methodist Church-Wesleyan Ministry URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/becoming-american-storytelling-people-who-are-telling-their-stories/ LOCATION:First Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Ann Arbor 4001 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd\, Ann Arbor CATEGORIES:Adults,Beth Israel Congregation,Educational,Finger Food ORGANIZER;CN="The Network":MAILTO:ebjacinto@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR