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SUMMARY:Israel Education Weekend with Alex Sinclair @ TBE: Engaging with Israel in the Era of Smotrich and Ben-Gvir
DESCRIPTION:Engaging with Israel in the Era of Smotrich and Ben-Gvir: A guide for the Perplexed\, the Despairing\, and the Petrified\nFriday November 8th @ 7:30pm\, Temple Beth Emeth\n7:30pm: Services & Dvar Tora by Alex\n8:45pm: Oneg & Discussion \n\nDon’t miss Alex Sinclair at Beth Israel Congregation (Sat 11/9) and hosting a teens-only conversation about Israel (Sun 11/10). \nLearn more about Alex here. \n\n 
URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/fed-community-partners-present-israel-education-weekend-with-alex-sinclair/
CATEGORIES:Beth Israel Congregation,Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor,Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor - General,Temple Beth Emeth,UM Hillel
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SUMMARY:Israel Education Weekend with Alex Sinclair @ Beth Israel Congregation
DESCRIPTION:Discussing the Generation Gap in Opinions Towards Israel\nSaturday November 9th at 9:30am at Beth Israel Congregation \n9:30am: Service\n10:30am Dvar Tora by Alex\n12:30pm: After Kiddush Talk \n\nDon’t miss Alex Sinclair at Temple Beth Emeth (Fri 11/8) and hosting a teens-only conversation about Israel (Sun 11/10). \nLearn more about Alex here. \n\n 
URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/fed-israel-education-weekend-with-alex-sinclair-beth-israel-congregation/
LOCATION:Beth Israel Congregation\, 2000 Washtenaw Avenue\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, USA\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beth Israel Congregation,Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor,Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor - General,Temple Beth Emeth,UM Hillel
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SUMMARY:FED Women's Happy Hour and Networking Event with our Shinshinim
DESCRIPTION:BUILD COMMUNITY!\nGET INVOLVED!\nCELEBRATE WITH LIGHT APPS & DRINKS!\nCONNECT WITH JEWISH WOMEN!\nMEET OUR COMMUNITY SHINSHINIM! \nStudioStudio\, 1946 Packard St. \nWednesday\, November 13 at 7:00 pm \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/fed-womens-happy-hour-and-networking-event-with-our-shinshinim/
LOCATION:Studio Studio\, 1946 Packard Road\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor,Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor - General,Women's Philanthropy
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SUMMARY:Ann Arbor Jewish Book Festival: Live Event with Amir Tibon
DESCRIPTION:Register Here
URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/ann-arbor-jewish-book-festival-19/
CATEGORIES:Jewish Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor,Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor,Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor - General
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SUMMARY:FED Main Event featuring David Brooks
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR VIRTUAL TICKET\n			\n				Purchase student & NEXTGen tickets here\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				TICKET SALES TO ATTEND IN-PERSON ARE NOW CLOSED.\nTickets to attend virtually will be available until the day of the event.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Don’t be late! We’re doing things a little different this year – seated program first\, schmoozing later!\n5:30pm    DOORS OPEN6:00pm    SEATED PROGRAM BEGINSAppetizer reception to follow\n  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Jump to:\nAbout This Year’s Event  |  Tickets  |  Event Program: 6pm start\, reception to followPillar Award: Nancy Margolis  |  Raffle  |  Meet Your Event ChairsCurrent Host Committee List  |  Corporate Sponsors \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				About this year’s event\nJoin the Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor to celebrate and support Jewish life locally\, in Israel and around the world.\nAfter a Main Event last March\, Federation is excited to move this mainstay of the community back to its pre-pandemic calendar spot in November. Even though it will still be 2024\, this year’s event will benefit Federation’s 2025 Annual Community Campaign\, which began September 1\, 2024. \nThe night will feature NYT op-ed columnist David Brooks\, plus a raffle\, refreshments\, and the opportunity to connect with and support the greater Ann Arbor Jewish community. You don’t want to miss it! \nParticipants will be asked to support the community with a meaningful gift to the Jewish Federation’s 2025 Annual Community Campaign. ($100 suggested minimum donation.) \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Tickets\nEvent Tickets Only$54  –  Main Event Ticket (in-person or virtual) \nPre-Glow Tickets$234  –  Main Event Ticket + Pre-Glow ($54 ticket + $180 pre-glow)A ticket to the pre-glow includes a complimentary signed copy of David Brooks’ most recent book\, plus an intimate appetizer reception with Mr. Brooks \n$154  –  Discounted price to thank our Major ($5\,000+) & Legacy donors ($54 ticket + $100 pre-glow) \nReserved Tables (Open to all!)$900  –  Reserved tableClaim a comfy spot for you and your friends to hang out throughout the Main Event!Includes: Main Event tickets and a reserved table for 8 people during schmooze & seated program\, plus 8 signed copies of David Brooks’ most recent book\, and some nosh \n$2\,200 – VIP tableIncludes: Everything for a Reserved Table\, plus pre-glow access for 8 and priority seating$1\,800  –  Discounted price to thank our Major ($5\,000+) & Legacy donors \nStudent & NEXTGen Pricing$36  –  Main Event Ticket (in-person or virtual) \n$54  –  Seat at reserved NEXTGen Table for the entire event \n$90  –  Main Event Ticket + Pre-glowIncludes a seat at NEXTGen reserved table\, pre-glow access\, and a copy of David Brook’s most recent book \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Event Program – November 19\, 2024\n5pm – 6pm: Pre-GlowAppetizers and intimate book signing opportunity with David Brooks. \n5:30pm: General admission doors openThe bar will be open so you can grab a drink and a seat before the seated program begins at 6pm. Appetizer reception to follow the seated program. \n   \n6pm: Seated program & Zoom livestream begin \n7:30 – 9pm: Appetizer receptionEnjoy light appetizers\, dessert\, and plenty of schmoozing. Food is kosher under supervision of the Detroit Vaad. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Third Annual Pillar Award Honoree: Nancy N. Margolis\nFederation is thrilled to honor Nancy N. Margolis with the third annual Pillar Award for exceptional contributions to the Jewish community in the areas of Federation’s guiding pillars: Philanthropy\, Engagement and Convening. \nNancy began her career as the deputy director of Washtenaw County’s anti-poverty program\, where she was a founder of The Corner Health Center in Ypsilanti. After that\, Nancy moved to becoming the Executive Director of the JCC of Greater Ann Arbor\, and then Executive Director of the Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor. \nShe is currently the Founder and Executive Director of Embracing our Differences Michigan\, an art and education program that promotes and celebrates diversity and inclusion. The Embracing Our Differences exhibits can be seen at Ann Arbor’s Gallup Park and Ypsilanti’s Riverside Park. \nIn addition to her professional roles\, Nancy has served as a Trustee of Washtenaw Community College\, a Member of the WCC Foundation\, and a Trustee of the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation. \nNancy has been honored by various organizations over the years\, including: Woman of Achievement from the Anti-Defamation League of Michigan (1999); President’s Award from the JCC of Greater Ann Arbor (2008\, 2011); Bernstein Award from Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County (2015); and Shero from the Washtenaw Community College Women’s Council (2023). \nNancy was married to Philip Margolis\, MD\, who was a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Psychiatry at University of Michigan from 1959 until Philip’s death in 2020. She has four children and eight grandchildren (six of whom attended the Early Childhood Center at the JCC)\, and one great-granddaughter who soon will be at the ECC. Nancy is an avid skier\, tennis player\, and photographer. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Raffle Prizes\nThank you to the following businesses for donating amazing raffle prizes to this year’s Main Event! \nRaffle tickets cost just $5 each\, or $20 for a bundle of 5. You can buy them with your ticket\, or in-person during the event. \nBarry BagelsBlue Lion FitnessEmagine TheaterFrita Batido’sJen Geer PhotographyLewis JewelersMoon Winks CafeNorton’s Flowers and GiftsWashtenaw DairyYorkZippy Auto Wash \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Meet this year’s Event Chairs: Alisa (Bloom) & Kevin Cox and Laura & Josh Pasek\nAlisa and Kevin are both graduates of Huron High School and have been together since. They live on the Northside of Ann Arbor with their three kids Lyla (14)\, Avery (12)\, and foster son Liam (17). Alisa is a kindergarten teacher at Bryant Elementary school and will graduate this winter with her Master’s Degree in Reading. Kevin works construction for Bloom General Contracting\, and also owns Moonwinks Cafe and Tavern in Dixboro. They are members of Temple Beth Emeth\, where they were married in 2008. \nSince moving to Ann Arbor in 2011\, Laura and Josh have experienced the warmth of this community firsthand. Their children\, Elena (9) and Julian (7)\, have found friends\, learning\, and a sense of belonging through their involvement with the JCC\, Beth Israel Congregation\, and Camp Tavor. Laura has had the privilege of teaching at both Hillel Day School and Hebrew Day School of Ann Arbor\, while Josh is a professor at the University of Michigan. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Thank you to our Host Committee\n(in formation) \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Sue & Larry AdlerHenry AppelmanLevana & Stephen AronsonBrad & Robin AxelrodBernie & Barb BanetLaurie & Jeff BarnettHannah Pierson-Compeau & Alex BaumLinda & Ronald BensonNeal BlattChris Bergen & Jeremy BloomDebra ChoppGil Omenn & Martha DarlingSusan FisherEileen & Gary FreedHillary Murt & Bruce FriedmanJoanna & Richard FriedmanJoyce & Steve GerberKarla GoldmanMona & Ed GoldmanJulie GrandLaurie & Jayson Greenberg \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Susan & Barry GrossDavid & Phyllis HerzigCarol HofferSierra & Chirs ImwalleHeidi & Alon KahanaRabbi Will KellerLeonard & Marilyn KirschDecky Alexander & Bruce KutinskyPamela & Stephen LandauJudie & Jerry LaxAnya Abramzon & Alex LevitskyMarc Bernstein & Jennifer LewisRobert & Judy MaransBarry & Elaine MargolisNancy MargolisPatti & Randy MilgromSharon & Chuck NewmanEric OlsenEd & Sue PearMichelle & Arthur RibaMarla Linderman Richelew \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Jennifer & Eric RosenbergPrue RosenthalLauren Katz and Joel RubensteinRobert & Kathleen Savit Robyn & Jason SchmierArt & Mary SchumanSteve Leber & Dina ShtullAlicia SimonEva & Ed SolomonTerri Ginsburg & Jeffrey SpoonTamar Springer & Steve StancroffMarci SukenicRoberta & Larry TankanowHarriet Bakalar and Ed TobesJenny & Peter VanBeckElise WeisbachLisa & Steve WeissAnnie Wolock \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Thank you to our corporate sponsors:\n \n  \nMargolis Nursery\nEpic Kosher Catering\nHurwitz-Greene Real Estate Group\nWant to become a corporate sponsor? Contact rachel@jewishannarbor.org.
URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/maineventfall2024/
LOCATION:Washtenaw Community College
CATEGORIES:Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor,Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor - General
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SUMMARY:FED: Jewish Storytime with PJ Library (AADL)
DESCRIPTION:Jewish Storytime with PJ Library (AADL)\nAttendance is free and open to the public! \nDates and Locations:\nSunday\, Feb 2- Westgate Library (2503 Jackson Ave)\nSunday\, Mar 16- Mallets Creek Library (3090 E Eisenhower Pkwy)\nSunday\, Apr 6- Mallets Creek (3090 E Eisenhower Pkwy)\nSunday\, Jun 1- Westgate Library (2503 Jackson Ave) \nEach date will consist of three sessions:\n1PM (Ages 5-7) English Story time and activities.\n2PM (Ages 3-7) Hebrew Story time and activities.\n3PM (Ages 2-4) English Story time and activities. \nWe really hope these sessions will enable us to broaden our reach to audiences who less frequently engage in our mainstream Jewish institutions such as the JCC and the synagogues\, giving young children access to Hebrew immersion. \nSessions will be led by our ShinShinim\, Danielle and Lahav\, under supervision of our Israel and Overseas Manager\, Amichay Findling.
URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/fed-jewish-storytime-with-pj-library-aadl/2024-11-24/
CATEGORIES:Community,Educational,Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor,Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor - General
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