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SUMMARY:EMU CJS: Samira Mehta "Jews of Color"
DESCRIPTION:Jews of color are much in the news\, but who are they and where do they come from? This talk explores the many ways that Jews of color come to and understand their Jewish identities\, dispelling common misperceptions and answering questions about the experience of Jews of color in the United States.
URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/emu-cjs-samira-mehta-jews-of-color/
LOCATION:Eastern Michigan University Student Center 300\, 900 Oakwood St\, Ypsilanti\, MI\, 48197\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,All Ages,Center for Jewish Studies - EMU,College Students,Educational,Finger Food,Older Adults,Politics & Current Affairs,Presentation,Special Guest,Young Adults
ORGANIZER;CN="Eastern Michigan University Center for Jewish Studies":MAILTO:jewish.studies@emich.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260216T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260216T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045021
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T172718Z
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SUMMARY:EMU Center for Jewish Studies - Professor Samira Mehta: “Jews of Color: One Term\, Many Communities”
DESCRIPTION:Jews of color are much in the news\, but who are they and where do they come\nfrom? This talk explores the many ways that Jews of color come to and\nunderstand their Jewish identities\, dispelling common misperceptions and\nanswering questions about the experience of Jews of color in the United\nStates. \nOrganized by: EMU Center for Jewish Studies \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13026
URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/emu-center-for-jewish-studies-professor-samira-mehta-jews-of-color-one-term-many-communities/
LOCATION:Eastern Michigan University 900 Oakwood St\, Ypsilanti
CATEGORIES:Adults,Antisemitism,Arts & Culture,College Students,Educational,English Speaking,Finger Food,General,History,Older Adults,Parking (free),Special Guest,Spirituality,Vegetarian Friendly,Wheelchair Accessible
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260218T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045022
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SUMMARY:An Evening of Civic Engagement
DESCRIPTION:**The JCRC of Greater Ann Arbor invites you to join us for an evening of civic\nengagement on February 18 at 7:00 pm** \, where we will host elected officials\,\nrepresentatives of the Democratic and Republican parties\, civic leaders\, and\neducational advocates. **Together\, we will gather and learn:**\n  * How can we get involved in county or state politics?\n  * How can we join city or county commissions?\n  * How can we impact the quality of our local schools?\n  * How can we impact decisions made in my town\, my county and my state?\nThe Jewish community has so much to contribute\, and this evening\nwill show us you how to get involved and make a difference by\nengaging in local issues that matter to you. \nOrganized by: Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14244
URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/an-evening-of-civic-engagement/
LOCATION:Beth Israel Congregation 2000 Washtenaw Ave\, Ann Arbor
CATEGORIES:Adults,College Students,Grandparents,Older Adults,Parents,Parking (free),Politics & Current Affairs,Volunteering,Wheelchair Accessible,Young Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260219T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260219T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045022
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SUMMARY:Jewish Book Series: Lunch & Learn with Roni Malkai
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at the JCC on **Thursday\, February 19** from **12-1 PM** for an\nin-person Lunch & Learn and a virtual visit from Roni Malkai\, the author of\n_We Are Black Jews: Ethiopian Jewry and the Journey to Equality in Israel._\nEnjoy a delicious lunch while listening to Roni speak about her book over\nZoom. \nRoni Fantanesh Malkai’s newest book\, _We Are Black Jews_ \, tells the story and\nhistory of the Ethiopian Jewish community\, highlighting the unique Jewish\nidentity and culture of Beta Israel. The book explores Beta Israel’s\nimmigration to Israel from Ethiopia and their struggle for equality once in\nIsrael. The story weaves together personal narratives with historical\naccounts\, bringing in Malkai’s personal experience coming to Israel with her\nfamily as refugees on foot. \nThis event is part of the JCC’s ongoing **Book Series** \, where visiting\nJewish authors give public talks on their work to bring new ideas and\nliterature to the community. **The cost of this program is $12.50/person.** \n_JCC community events and programs are open to all regardless of faith or\nbackground. All are welcome._ \nOrganized by: JCC of Greater Ann Arbor \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14125
URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/jewish-book-series-lunch-learn-with-roni-malkai/
LOCATION:Jewish Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor 2935 Birch Hollow Dr\, Ann Arbor
CATEGORIES:Adults,Arrival / Check In,Arts & Culture,College Students,Educational,Food Available ($),History,Israel,Older Adults,Parking (free),Special Guest,Young Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="JCC of Greater Ann Arbor":MAILTO:jcc@jccannarbor.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260224T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260224T183000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045022
CREATED:20260204T164507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T001602Z
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SUMMARY:Jewish Journalism in Dark Times
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a roundtable discussion exploring the transformation of Jewish\njournalism during the interwar years (1918–1939) and World War II\, an era of\nprofound upheaval. Panelists will analyze how Jewish newspapers and journals\nbecame vital platforms for political\, literary\, and cultural engagement. The\ndiscussion will highlight dramatic shifts in journalistic practices\, including\nevolving editorial strategies\, reporting methods\, and technological\ninnovations in format and distribution and the transnational and transcultural\nelements that come to the fore during that time. Panelists will also examine\nthe economic pressures and opportunities that shaped the Jewish press\, and\nconsider the influence and role of Jews as journalists within the broader\nmedia landscape. \n**Gilad Halpern** \, journalist and media historian\, draws on recent doctoral\nresearch on The Palestine Post amid imperial decline and rising nationalism\,\nbridging professional and scholarly perspectives.**Naomi Brenner** explores\nentertainment fiction in the Hebrew and Yiddish press\, focusing on the\naesthetics and politics of the roman-feuilleton as a transnational literary\nform.**Matthew Handelman** investigates the cultural politics of German Jewish\nintellectuals and the primacy of culture in political discourse from the\nWeimar Republic onward. \nCentral to the conversation is the role of Jewish periodicals as spaces for\ncultural expression\, literary experimentation\, and political debate. These\npublications not only documented Jewish life\, but also actively shaped\nidentities\, fostered transnational dialogue\, and provided forums for writers\,\nartists\, and intellectuals grappling with questions of survival and belonging.\nThis roundtable offers timely insights into journalism during a time of\ncrisis\, illuminating enduring questions about Jews and media. \nOrganized by: U-M Frankel Center for Judaic Studies \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13936
URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/jewish-journalism-in-dark-times/
LOCATION:202 S Thayer St 202 S Thayer St\, Ann Arbor
CATEGORIES:Adults,Arts & Culture,College Students,Educational,History,Jewish Learning,Older Adults,Special Guest,Wheelchair Accessible,Young Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260306T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260306T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045022
CREATED:20260223T221605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T061602Z
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SUMMARY:Women's Philanthropy Volunteers @ JFS
DESCRIPTION:Join **Jewish Federation Women’s Philanthropy**  for a series of giving back\nin our own community. We will be helping **JFS Nourish Food Pantry**  prepare\nand pack food to be distributed to members of our community. \nSpace is limited to 4-6 people! Follow the registration button to sign up! \nOrganized by: Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14849
URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/womens-philanthropy-volunteers-jfs/
CATEGORIES:Adults,College Students,Grandparents,Older Adults,Philanthropy,Volunteering,Women,Young Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor":MAILTO:info@jewishannarbor.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260308T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260308T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045022
CREATED:20260120T035509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T061604Z
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SUMMARY:Antisemitism and Criticism of Israel: a conversation with Aviva Klompas
DESCRIPTION:Aviva Klompas—renowned speaker\, podcaster\, and author—joins Elyssa Schmier\,\nDirector of ADL Michigan\, for a powerful and timely conversation. Together\,\nthey will explore the rise of antisemitism\, the war in Israel\, how this moment\nhas reshaped our community\, and what it means for the future of the Jewish\npeople. Join us for an important dialogue about where we are—and where we go\nfrom here. \nOrganized by: Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor\, \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14249
URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/antisemitism-and-criticism-of-israel-a-conversation-with-aviva-klompas/
LOCATION:Ann Arbor \, Ann Arbor
CATEGORIES:Adults,Antisemitism,College Students,English Speaking,Grandparents,Israel,Older Adults,Parents,Parking (free),Wheelchair Accessible,Young Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor":MAILTO:info@jewishannarbor.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260312T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260312T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045022
CREATED:20260204T164607Z
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SUMMARY:A Night of Comedy and FUNdraising: Benefiting PJ Library - SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
DESCRIPTION:Become a sponsor for the **4th Annual Night of Comedy and FUNdraising**! This\nyear\, proceeds will go to **PJ Library** \, a program that provides free\,\naward-winning Jewish books to the children in our community. Jewish comedian\nShaun Eli will be performing! \nDate: **Thursday\, March 12** \nLocation: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase\, 212 S 4th Avenue in Ann Arbor \nTime: Doors open at **6 PM** \, and the show will begin at **7:15 PM**. \n**_Sponsorship Entitlements_** \n  * **PLEASE DO NOT PURCHASE TICKETS SEPARATELY! Your sponsorship includes tickets which we will secure for you.** \n**HEADLINER Sponsorship – $5\,000**\nAs a HEADLINER Sponsor\, you will receive 10 tickets to the show\, 20 drink\ntickets\, and prime seating. In addition to being included in the marketing and\nsponsorship materials\, you will have the opportunity to host a branded table\nat the event to share information or swag. \n**STAND UP Sponsorship – $1\,000**\nAs a STAND UP Sponsor\, you will receive 8 tickets to the show\, 16 drink\ntickets\, and prime seating. You will also be included in marketing and\nsponsorship materials. \n**COMEDY LOVER Sponsorship – $500**\nAs a COMEDY LOVER Sponsor\, you will receive 4 tickets to the show\, 8 drink\ntickets\, and prime seating. You will also be included in marketing and\nsponsorship materials. \n**EMCEE Sponsorship – $200**\nAs an EMCEE Sponsor\, you will receive 2 tickets to the show\, 4 drink tickets\,\nand prime seating. You will also be included in marketing and sponsorship\nmaterials. \nCan’t join us for the event but still want to support PJ Library? (https://operations.daxko.com/online/4088/OnlineGiving/Donation.mvc?campaign_id=9044) \nOrganized by: JCC of Greater Ann Arbor \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14250
URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/a-night-of-comedy-and-fundraising-benefiting-pj-library-sponsorship-opportunities/
LOCATION:Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase 212 S 4th Ave\, Ann Arbor
CATEGORIES:Adults,Alc. Drinks For Purchase,Arrival / Check In,Cocktails and Drinks,College Students,Finger Food,Food Available ($),Food Provided,Kosher,Non Alc. Drinks For Purchase,Older Adults,Parents,Special Guest,Young Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="JCC of Greater Ann Arbor":MAILTO:jcc@jccannarbor.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260312T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260312T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045022
CREATED:20260204T164613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T011606Z
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SUMMARY:A Night of Comedy and FUNdraising: Benefiting PJ Library - GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS
DESCRIPTION:(https://jlive.app/events/14250) \nJoin us for the **4th Annual Night of Comedy and FUNdraising**! This year\,\nproceeds will go to **PJ Library** \, a program that provides free\, award-\nwinning Jewish books to the children in our community. Jewish comedian Shaun\nEli will be performing! \nDate: **Thursday\, March 12** \nLocation: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase\, 212 S 4th Avenue in Ann Arbor \nTime: Doors open at **6 PM** \, and the show will begin at **7:15 PM**. \nSingle Tickets: **$48 -** includes **2 drink tickets** (ages 21 and up)\,\n**unlimited popcorn** \, and a **kosher snack** of your choice \nPJ Library provides free\, award-winning books that celebrate Jewish values and\nculture with children from birth through 12 years old every month. Our program\nhas grown to 5\,300 free books each year\, and we need your support to continue\nthis wonderful initiative. \nOrganized by: JCC of Greater Ann Arbor \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14011
URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/a-night-of-comedy-and-fundraising-benefiting-pj-library-general-admission-tickets/
LOCATION:Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase 212 S 4th Ave\, Ann Arbor
CATEGORIES:Adults,Alc. Drinks For Purchase,Arrival / Check In,Cocktails and Drinks,College Students,Finger Food,Food Available ($),Food Provided,Kosher,Non Alc. Drinks For Purchase,Older Adults,Parents,Special Guest,Young Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="JCC of Greater Ann Arbor":MAILTO:jcc@jccannarbor.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260317T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260317T183000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045022
CREATED:20260204T164634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T015520Z
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SUMMARY:Hasidic Women in the Media
DESCRIPTION:In a compelling lecture performance\, author Jessica Roda presents themes from\nher groundbreaking book _For Women and Girls Only_ \, joined by actress\,\nwriter\, and producer Malky Goldman—the book’s remarkable protagonist. The\nevent offers a nuanced exploration of the representation of Hasidic female\nidentity in media\, on screen\, and on stage. Goldman\, who was raised in the\nultra-Orthodox neighborhood of Mea Shearim in Jerusalem\, shares her deeply\npersonal journey navigating the arts from within and beyond the boundaries of\nher Hasidic upbringing. Through dialogue\, multimedia\, and live performance\,\nthe evening exposes the tensions between tradition and self-expression\,\nvisibility and erasure\, community expectations and artistic freedom. Roda\ncontextualizes Goldman’s story within broader questions of gender\, religion\,\nand representation\, challenging reductive portrayals of Hasidic women in\nmainstream media. Goldman’s voice—grounded\, creative\, and courageous—offers a\npowerful counter-narrative\, reclaiming agency and complexity for Hasidic\nfemale identities on public stages. The performance invites audiences to\nreconsider assumptions and listen to stories often silenced or misunderstood. \nOrganized by: U-M Frankel Center for Judaic Studies \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13938
URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/hasidic-women-in-the-media/
LOCATION:202 S Thayer St 202 S Thayer St\, Ann Arbor
CATEGORIES:Adults,Arts & Culture,College Students,History,Jewish Learning,Older Adults,Special Guest,Wheelchair Accessible,Women,Young Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="U-M Frankel Center for Judaic Studies":MAILTO:js-event-coord@umich.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260324T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260324T183000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045022
CREATED:20260204T164640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T085019Z
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SUMMARY:How Ford Transformed Religion in America
DESCRIPTION:What does a motor company and its founder have to do with religion in America?\nA lot\, it turns out. Henry Ford did not just mass produce cars. As a member of\nthe Episcopal Church\, reader of New Thought texts\, believer in the “gospel of\nreincarnation\,” mass marketer of antisemitic material\, and employer who\ninstitutionalized a social gospel\, Henry Ford’s contributions to American\nmodels of business were informed by and produced for an America he understood\nto be broadly Christian. Though Ford’s efforts at the head of the Ford Motor\nCompany have commonly been understood as secular\, the Motor King was explicit\nthat his work in engineering and auto production was prophetic and meant to\nremake the world. This talk offers a religious history of Henry Ford and the\nFord Motor Company\, repositioning them within critical studies of religion and\nexamining how Ford transformed American religion in the twentieth century. \nOrganized by: U-M Frankel Center for Judaic Studies \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13937
URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/how-ford-transformed-religion-in-america/
LOCATION:202 S Thayer St 202 S Thayer St\, Ann Arbor
CATEGORIES:Adults,College Students,History,Interfaith,Jewish Learning,Older Adults,Special Guest,Young Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="U-M Frankel Center for Judaic Studies":MAILTO:js-event-coord@umich.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260326T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260326T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045022
CREATED:20260204T164644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T085030Z
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SUMMARY:Jewish Book Series: Lunch & Learn with Ayelet Tsabari
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at the JCC on **Thursday\, March 26** from **12:00-1:30 PM** for\nan in-person Lunch & Learn and a virtual visit from Ayelet Tsabari\, the author\nof _Songs for the Brokenhearted: A Novel._ Enjoy a delicious Yemeni lunch\nwhile listening to Ayelet speak about her book over Zoom. **Lunch starts at\nnoon\, author talk begins promptly at 12:30 PM.** \nThis event is part of the JCC’s ongoing **Book Series** \, where visiting\nJewish authors give talks on their work to bring new ideas and literature to\nthe community. **The cost of this program is $12.50/person.** This program is\nsponsored by ORT. Zoom available upon request. \n_JCC community events and programs are open to all regardless of faith or\nbackground. All are welcome._ \n**_Book Blurb_** \n1950. Thousands of Yemeni Jews have immigrated to the newly founded Israel in\nsearch of a better life. In an overcrowded immigrant camp in Rosh Ha’ayin\,\nYaqub\, a shy young man\, happens upon Saida\, a beautiful girl singing by the\nriver. In the midst of chaos and uncertainty\, they fall in love. But they\nweren’t supposed to; Saida is married and has a child\, and a married woman has\nno place befriending another man. \n1995. Thirty-something Zohara\, Saida’s daughter\, has been living in New York\nCity—a city that feels much less complicated than Israel\, where she grew up\nwishing that her skin was lighter\, that her illiterate mother’s Yemeni music\nwas quieter\, and that the father who always favored her was alive. She hasn’t\nlooked back since leaving home\, rarely in touch with her mother or sister\,\nLizzie\, and missing out on her nephew Yoni’s childhood. But when Lizzie calls\nto tell her their mother has died\, she gets on a plane to Israel with no\nreturn ticket. \nSoon Zohara finds herself on an unexpected path that leads to shocking truths\nabout her family—including dangers that lurk for impressionable young men and\nsecrets that force her to question everything she thought she knew about her\nparents\, her heritage\, and her own future. \nOrganized by: JCC of Greater Ann Arbor \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14346
URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/jewish-book-series-lunch-learn-with-ayelet-tsabari/
LOCATION:Jewish Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor 2935 Birch Hollow Dr\, Ann Arbor
CATEGORIES:Adults,Arrival / Check In,College Students,Educational,Food Available ($),Older Adults,Parking (free),Special Guest,Young Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260329T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260329T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045022
CREATED:20260202T191611Z
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SUMMARY:4th Annual Recovery Seder
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 4th Annual Recovery Seder. A way to celebrate Passover and\nrecovery. All are welcome and the event is free to anyone who registers. \n**This is a free event but any donations at registration will go towards\nensuring this and other recovery events are free** \nOrganized by: Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14505
URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/4th-annual-recovery-seder-2/
CATEGORIES:Adults,All Ages,Beverages (non alcoholic),Coffee,College Students,Desserts provided,Food Provided,Grandparents,Jewish Holiday,Kosher,Older Adults,Passover,Spirituality,Vegetarian Friendly,Wheelchair Accessible,Young Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260330T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260330T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045022
CREATED:20260321T091610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T091610Z
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SUMMARY:TBE Brotherhood Men's Seder
DESCRIPTION:Seder led by Rabbi Josh Whinston with meaningful discussions about various\nissues\, and fun! Seder Is open to Brotherhood and men of St. Clare’s. Please\nbring whatever your wine or beverage of choice you desire. There is no cost\nfor the event but donations are appreciated. \nOrganized by: Temple Beth Emeth \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15148
URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/tbe-brotherhood-mens-seder-2/
LOCATION:Temple Beth Emeth 2309 Packard St\, Ann Arbor
CATEGORIES:Adults,College Students,Grandparents,Older Adults,Young Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="Temple Beth Emeth":MAILTO:tbe@templebethemeth.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T183000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045022
CREATED:20260204T164708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T091624Z
UID:10006115-1775581200-1775586600@www.jewishannarbor.org
SUMMARY:Jewish Book Series: Milena and Margarete with Gwen Strauss
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at the JCC on **Tuesday\, April 7** from **5-6:30 PM** for an\nin-person visit from Gwen Strauss\, author of _Milena and Margarete: A Love\nStory in Ravensbrück._ \n**_Book Blurb_** \nFrom the moment they met in 1940 in Ravensbrück concentration camp\, Milena\nJesenska and Margarete Buber-Neumann were inseparable. Czech Milena was\nKafka’s first translator and epistolary lover\, and a journalist opposed to\nfascism. A non-conformist\, bi-sexual feminist\, she was way ahead of her time.\nWith the German occupation of Czechoslovakia\, her home became a central\nmeeting place for Jewish refugees. German Margarete\, born to a middle-class\nfamily\, married the son of the Jewish philosopher Martin Buber. But soon swept\nup in the fervor of the Bolshevik Revolution\, she met her second partner\, the\nCommunist Heinz Neumann. Called to Moscow for his “political deviations\,” he\nfell victim to Stalin’s purges while Margarete was exiled to the hell of the\nSoviet gulag. Two years later\, traded by Stalin to Hitler\, she ended up\noutside Berlin in Ravensbrück\, the only concentration camp built for women. \nMilena and Margarete loved each other at the risk of their lives. But in the\npost-war survivors’ accounts\, lesbians were stigmatized\, and survivors kept\nsilent. This book explores those silences\, and finally celebrates two strong\nwomen who never gave up and continue to inspire. As Margaret wrote: “I was\nthankful for having been sent to Ravensbrück\, because it was there I met\nMilena.” \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/14347
URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/jewish-book-series-milena-and-margarete-with-gwen-strauss/
LOCATION:Jewish Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor 2935 Birch Hollow Dr\, Ann Arbor
CATEGORIES:Adults,Arrival / Check In,College Students,Educational,Holocaust,LGBTQI,Older Adults,Special Guest,Young Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="JCC of Greater Ann Arbor":MAILTO:jcc@jccannarbor.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260413T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260413T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045022
CREATED:20260331T145228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T145228Z
UID:10006240-1776106800-1776114000@www.jewishannarbor.org
SUMMARY:EMU CJS:  An Evening of Comedy and Storytelling about Life\, Love\, and Disability with Pamela Rae Schuller
DESCRIPTION:An Evening of Comedy and Storytelling about Life\, Love\, and Disability with Pamela Rae Schuller\n\nPamela Rae Schuller will be performing in Ballroom B of the Student Center on April 13th at 7:00 pm.\n\nPamela is an internationally known stand up comedian as well as a disability and mental health advocate. She can be seen on Netflix\, Buzzfeed\, Doctor Mike Videos\, and NBC.\n\nFree and open to the public.
URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/emu-cjs-an-evening-of-comedy-and-storytelling-about-life-love-and-disability-with-pamela-rae-schuller/
LOCATION:Eastern Michigan University Student Center Ballroom\, 900 Oakwood\, Ypsilanti\, MI\, 48197\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Arts & Culture,Center for Jewish Studies - EMU,College Students,Community,Disability & Inclusion,English Speaking,Health & Wellness
ORGANIZER;CN="Eastern Michigan University Center for Jewish Studies":MAILTO:jewish.studies@emich.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260422T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260422T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045022
CREATED:20260204T165146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T155512Z
UID:10006125-1776877200-1776888000@www.jewishannarbor.org
SUMMARY:Yom HaAtzmaut Israeli Block Party
DESCRIPTION:Second annual Israeli Block Party! Come celebrate Israel’s Independence Day.\nThe most fun you will have in Israel… in Ann Arbor.\nLIVE MUSIC from Israel with HaShayara!\nFood and Drinks available for purchase!\nLawn Games!\nArt and Experiences Tour through Israel!\nChildren’s Activities! \nThis will be a large event with games\, food\, and fun inside of the JCC! \nOrganized by: Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor\, \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14454
URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/yom-haatzmaut-israeli-block-party/
LOCATION:Jewish Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor 2935 Birch Hollow Dr\, Ann Arbor
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children,College Students,English Speaking,Families,Food Available ($),Games,Grandparents,Israel,Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor,Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor - General,Kids Area,Kosher,Non Alc. Drinks For Purchase,Older Adults,Parents,Parking (free),Teens,Tweens,Young Adults,Young Children
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor":MAILTO:info@jewishannarbor.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260428T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260428T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045022
CREATED:20260224T005520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T181607Z
UID:10006176-1777401000-1777411800@www.jewishannarbor.org
SUMMARY:Borderland The Line Within Documentary
DESCRIPTION:An award-winning documentary that exposes the human cost of immigration as it\nweaves in the compelling stories of immigrants fighting to uphold their human\nrights. Q&A follows with the Director and Producer. All proceeds go to the\nInterfaith Fund for Immigrant Justice (MIRC/IFIJ) to support legal services\nprovided by the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center. Sponsored by Temple Beth\nEmeth. \nOrganized by: Temple Beth Emeth \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14862
URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/borderland-the-line-within-documentary/
LOCATION:Michigan Theater 603 E Liberty St\, Ann Arbor
CATEGORIES:Adults,College Students,Grandparents,Older Adults,Young Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="Temple Beth Emeth":MAILTO:tbe@templebethemeth.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260619T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260621T000000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045022
CREATED:20260327T151620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T151620Z
UID:10006223-1781827200-1782000000@www.jewishannarbor.org
SUMMARY:TBE Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Miracles surround us every day\, but we often don’t notice them. The theme of\nour weekend retreat is Nisim b’Chol Yom\, or “Everyday Miracles.” Through\nprayer\, text\, song\, and community\, surrounded by the beauty of Northern\nMichigan\, we will explore the daily miracles we encounter within and around\nus. \nOrganized by: Temple Beth Emeth \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15152
URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/tbe-retreat/
LOCATION:Ralph A. MacMullan Conference Center Conservation Dr\, Roscommon
CATEGORIES:Adults,College Students,Grandparents,Older Adults,Young Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="Temple Beth Emeth":MAILTO:tbe@templebethemeth.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260929T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260929T181500
DTSTAMP:20260423T045022
CREATED:20260327T175015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T175015Z
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wallenberg Medal and Lecture":MAILTO:wallenberglecture@umich.edu
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