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SUMMARY:The Last Spy - Ann Arbor Jewish Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at the**State Theater** for the **Ann Arbor Jewish Film\nFestival**! The festival is celebrating its 25th year and this year’s showings\nare sure to amaze and move you. The primary festival runs from**May 3 to May\n13** \, but stay tuned throughout the year for special events! \n**Doors Open at 6:00 pm  **\n**Film Starts at 6:30 pm  ** \n**Synopsis:**_The Last Spy_ is the riveting biography of 102-year-old CIA\nspymaster Peter Sichel\, revealing for the first time the epic and unvarnished\nhistory of the US foreign intelligence service from the inside. With a good\ndose of wit and humor to boot\, Sichel unpacks the obscured roots of conflicts\nthat plague today’s world and the toll espionage took on his personal life. \nOrganized by: JCC of Greater Ann Arbor \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14829
URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/the-last-spy-ann-arbor-jewish-film-festival/
LOCATION:The State Theatre 233 S State St\, Ann Arbor
CATEGORIES:Adults,Alc. Drinks For Purchase,Arrival / Check In,College Students,English Speaking,Food Available ($),Non Alc. Drinks For Purchase,Older Adults,Wheelchair Accessible,Young Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="JCC of Greater Ann Arbor":MAILTO:jcc@jccannarbor.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260511T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260511T210000
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SUMMARY:Girls Like Us - Ann Arbor Jewish Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at the**State Theater** for the **Ann Arbor Jewish Film\nFestival**! The festival is celebrating its 25th year and this year’s showings\nare sure to amaze and move you. The primary festival runs from**May 3 to May\n13** \, but stay tuned throughout the year for special events! \n**Doors Open at 6:00 pm  **\n**Film Starts at 6:30 pm  ** \n**Synopsis:** Shahar lives in a tough neighborhood with her dysfunctional\nfamily. Her divorced father is in a mental institution\, and her alcoholic\nmother dreams of remarriage. Shahar essentially raises her younger sister\nalone. Expelled from regular school\, she now studies at an alternative school\nfor at-risk girls. When a new counselor arrives as an unconventional and\nenigmatic guide\, their intense relationship\, marked by attraction and\nrepulsion\, pushes them both to the edge. \nOrganized by: JCC of Greater Ann Arbor \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14830
URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/girls-like-us-ann-arbor-jewish-film-festival/
LOCATION:The State Theatre 233 S State St\, Ann Arbor
CATEGORIES:Adults,Advocacy,Alc. Drinks For Purchase,Arrival / Check In,Closed Captions,College Students,Food Available ($),Hebrew Speaking,Mental Health,Non Alc. Drinks For Purchase,Older Adults,Parenting,Wheelchair Accessible,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:20260512T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T213000
DTSTAMP:20260510T004642
CREATED:20260318T055505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260510T035017Z
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SUMMARY:Stay Forte - Ann Arbor Jewish Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at the**State Theatre** for the **Ann Arbor Jewish Film\nFestival**! The festival is celebrating its 25th year and this year’s showings\nare sure to amaze and move you. The primary festival runs from**May 3 to May\n13** \, but stay tuned throughout the year for special events! \n**Doors Open at 6:00 pm  **\n**Film Starts at 6:30 pm  ** \n**Synopsis:** The film explores the harrowing journey of Alon Shamiriz\, Yotam\nChai\, and Samer Tallaka\, three innocent Israeli hostages who were plucked from\ntheir homes and held captive in the terror tunnels of Gaza. They were\ntragically killed after escaping captivity while attempting to find their way\nhome to Israel. Their story resonates as a profound reminder of resilience\,\nhumanity\, and the indomitable will to survive amid turmoil. \nOrganized by: JCC of Greater Ann Arbor \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14831
URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/film-festival-4/
LOCATION:The State Theatre 233 S State St\, Ann Arbor
CATEGORIES:Adults,Alc. Drinks For Purchase,Arrival / Check In,Closed Captions,College Students,Food Available ($),Hebrew Speaking,Israel in Crisis,Non Alc. Drinks For Purchase,Older Adults,Wheelchair Accessible,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:20260526T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260526T150000
DTSTAMP:20260510T004642
CREATED:20260510T035520Z
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SUMMARY:Ann Arbor Jewish Film Festival Shorts Series - Oscar Shorts Showcase: 4 Films\, Light Snacks & Community 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-oscar-shorts-showcase-4-films-light-snacks-community-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
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ORGANIZER;CN="JCC of Greater Ann Arbor":MAILTO:jcc@jccannarbor.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260619T000000
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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:20260510T004642
CREATED:20260327T175015Z
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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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