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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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SUMMARY:A2J Potluck
DESCRIPTION:6:00pm Aura of Kabbalat Shabbat Service in the main sanctuary at Beth Israel.\nJoin us for a special eco-friendly service followed by 7pm A2J Potluck (Plant-\nBased) Dinner. G & S 2010 Building open to anyone interested in learning more\nabout climate action RSVP for potluck required by clicking the link below.\n_The Greater Ann Arbor Jewish Community Coming Together for Climate Action._\nRegister and sign up to bring a dish using the link in the ticket section or\nthrough the Beth Israel calendar. \nOrganized by: Beth Israel Congregation \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15474
URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/a2j-potluck/
LOCATION:Beth Israel Congregation 2000 Washtenaw Ave\, Ann Arbor
CATEGORIES:Adults,Environment and Sustainability,Parking (free),Vegetarian Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beth Israel Congregation":MAILTO:office@bethisrael-aa.org
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SUMMARY:ISRAEL360 Presents Dr. Ambreen Ben-Shmuel
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Ben-Shmuel\, PhD in Sociology from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem\, is\ncurrently a postdoctoral research fellow at the UM Erb Institute for Global\nSustainable Enterprise\, a joint program of the Ross School of Business and the\nSchool for Environment and Sustainability. \nOrganized by: Beth Israel Congregation \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14287
URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/israel360-presents-dr-ambreen-ben-shmuel/
LOCATION:Beth Israel Congregation 2000 Washtenaw Ave\, Ann Arbor
CATEGORIES:Adults,Environment and Sustainability,Israel,Older Adults,Parking (free)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beth Israel Congregation":MAILTO:office@bethisrael-aa.org
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SUMMARY:Climate Action Shabbat + Potluck
DESCRIPTION:The A2J Climate Circle has partnered with Ann Arbor Reconstructionist\nCongregation to host a Climate Action Shabbat — we hope you will join us in\nshowing the Earth some love and do a little nature-forward Jewish learning\,\nfollowed by a potluck style lunch.\n   https://aarecon.breezechms.com/form/6f3efe788869454 \n**THE JCC IS A NUT-FREE AND VEGETARIAN FACILITY** \nOrganized by: Ann Arbor Reconstructionist Congregation \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14157
URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/climate-action-shabbat-potluck/
LOCATION:Jewish Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor 2935 Birch Hollow Dr\, Ann Arbor
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,All Ages,Beverages (non alcoholic),Coffee,Environment and Sustainability,Nature,Parking (free),Vegetarian Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ann Arbor Reconstructionist Congregation":MAILTO:director@aarecon.org
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