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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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SUMMARY:Chavurat Nashim In the Company of Women Abridged Seder with Rabbi Aura Ahuvia
DESCRIPTION:In our individualistic society\, we can forget the importance of the group.\nConnecting is crucial—crucial to our mental health\, to our societal well-\nbeing\, and to our collective freedom. Why does it feel like we’re building\nmore boundaries than bridges? How do we restore us to each other? Come explore\nthe theme of connecting and how it relates to freedom. Paired with seder\nhighlights (as opposed to a complete ‘mini-seder’)\, we’ll sing\, learn\, study\nand most importantly connect with each other. Catch the spark of meaningful\nconversation and see where it takes you! An uplifting evening of music and\nsong\,  meaningful conversation\,  learning\,  and laughter! Please be sure to\nregister through our calendar. \nOrganized by: Beth Israel Congregation \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14749
URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/chavurat-nashim-in-the-company-of-women-abridged-seder-with-rabbi-aura-ahuvia/
LOCATION:Beth Israel Congregation 2000 Washtenaw Ave\, Ann Arbor
CATEGORIES:Adults,Jewish Holiday,Jewish Learning,Parking (free),Passover,Women
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beth Israel Congregation":MAILTO:office@bethisrael-aa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260319T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260319T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T084048
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SUMMARY:Sarajevo Hagaddah Presentation with Rochelle Burr
DESCRIPTION:Come and experience the splendor and history of the Sarajevo Haggadah with a\ntaste of the golden Sephardim experience in the Spanish and Andalusian\nkingdoms of the medieval period.  Learn about the most famous Jewish\nmanuscript surviving the Spanish expulsion of the 14th century\, Italian\nInquisition of the 17th century\, WW1\, WW2\, and the Balkan Wars of the 1990s.\nOur history is alive and has lots of stories to tell! Rochelle Burr has a BA\nin Art History with a concentration in Religious Visual Culture from UCSC.\nShe completed study abroad research with UCLA tracing migration patterns out\nof the Spanish peninsula during the inquisition era. \nOrganized by: Beth Israel Congregation \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14788
URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/sarajevo-hagaddah-presentation-with-rochelle-burr/
LOCATION:Beth Israel Congregation 2000 Washtenaw Ave\, Ann Arbor
CATEGORIES:Adults,Jewish Learning,Parking (free)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beth Israel Congregation":MAILTO:office@bethisrael-aa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260322T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260322T123000
DTSTAMP:20260617T084048
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SUMMARY:Jewish Storytime at the AADL
DESCRIPTION:**Join Carmel & Ori for Jewish Story Time**\nThere will be both English and Hebrew sessions but we invite families to join\nfor both!\n  * **10:30-11:30:** Jewish story time & Activity\n  * **11:30-12:30:** Hebrew Jewish story time & Activity (Hebrew immersion) \nOrganized by: Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13420
URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/jewish-storytime-at-the-aadl-6/
LOCATION:Ann Arbor District Library: Downtown 343 S 5th Ave\, Ann Arbor
CATEGORIES:Children,Educational,English Speaking,Families,Grandparents,Hebrew and Yiddish,Hebrew Speaking,Israel,Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor,Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor - General,Jewish Learning,Parking (free),Wheelchair Accessible,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:20260324T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260324T183000
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SUMMARY:U-M Frankel Center Event: How Ford Transformed Religion in America
DESCRIPTION:How Ford Transformed Religion in America\nTuesday\, March 24 from 5 – 6:30 PM \nRoom 2022\, South Thayer Building \nRSVP: https://myumi.ch/y1Wbw \nSpecial Guest: Kati Curtis (Sewanee University) \n  \nWhat does a motor company and its founder have to do with religion in America? A lot\, it turns out. Henry Ford did not just mass-produce cars. As a member of the Episcopal Church\, reader of New Thought texts\, believer in the “gospel of reincarnation\,” mass marketer of antisemitic material\, and employer who institutionalized a social gospel\, Henry Ford’s contributions to American models of business were informed by and produced for an America he understood to be broadly Christian. Though Ford’s efforts at the head of the Ford Motor Company have commonly been understood as secular\, the Motor King was explicit that his work in engineering and auto production was prophetic and meant to remake the world. This talk offers a religious history of Henry Ford and the Ford Motor Company\, repositioning them within critical studies of religion and examining how Ford transformed American religion in the twentieth century. \n 
URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/u-m-frankel-center-event-how-ford-transformed-religion-in-america/
LOCATION:Thayer Building – Room 2022\, 202 South Thayer St\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jewish Learning,UM Frankel Center for Judaic Studies
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Michigan Frankel Center for Judaic Studies":MAILTO:JudaicStudies@umich.edu
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260324T183000
DTSTAMP:20260617T084048
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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:20260326T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260326T200000
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SUMMARY:36th Annual David W. Belin Lecture
DESCRIPTION:The 36th Annual David W. Belin Lecture will be delivered by Dr. Ayala Fader on\nThursday\, March 26\, 2026. Food will be served at the pre-lecture reception\,\nand Fader will sign books after the lecture. This free\, public lecture will\ntake place in the Pendleton Room of the Michigan Union on Thursday\, March 26\,\n2026. Please RSVP at (https://myumi.ch/15PN8) to let\nus know if you plan to attend. \nOver the past decade\, frum (Orthodox) Jewish women wellness influencers on\nsocial media have become a significant presence. Despite attempts by some\nrabbis to silence them\, frum influencers in the United States and Israel\ncontinue to share intimate details of their everyday lives online\, earning a\nliving through the promotion of products linked to their platforms. Professor\nFader’s talk examines the seemingly contradictory worlds these influencers\nnavigate: while claiming new forms of gendered authority\, they simultaneously\nreinforce traditional Jewish family structures and gender roles.\nDrawing inspiration from conservative Christian wellness influencers\, frum\ninfluencers create content that asserts Jewish exceptionalism while fostering\nunexpected exchanges with conservative Christian women. The lecture will\nconsider whether frum social media influencers are subtly promoting illiberal\npolitics through the gendered language of wellness. \n**Ayala Fader  **is professor of anthropology at Fordham University. She is\nthe author of the award-winning books\, _Mitzvah Girls: Bringing Up the Next\nGeneration of Hasidic Jews in Brooklyn_  (Princeton University Press\, 2009)\nand _Hidden Heretics: Jewish Doubt in the Digital Age_  (Princeton University\nPress\, 2020). Her research has been supported by the National Science\nFoundation and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Fader’s current book\nproject examines the trend of American Orthodox Jews aligning themselves with\na new form of religion on the Christian Right—a public\, political\, racialized\,\nand biblical philosophy\, redefining postwar Judeo-Christianity in the\ncontemporary political landscape. As the founding director of Fordham’s Center\nfor Public Anthropology\, Fader is currently collaborating on the Demystifying\nLanguage Project\, which makes linguistic anthropology a social justice\nresource for public high schools. Fader received her Ph.D. from New York\nUniversity \n** _About the Belin Lecture_**\nSince 1991\, the Frankel Center has hosted an accomplished speaker to present\nthe David W. Belin lecture in American Jewish Affairs. Following the annual\nlecture\, each speaker provides a text version of their talk. This essay is\nthen published in print format and is made available\n(https://www.fulcrum.org/belin?locale=en)**.**  To request a\nspecific year’s lecture book\, please email JudaicStudies@umich.edu. \nOrganized by: U-M Frankel Center for Judaic Studies \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13395
URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/36th-annual-david-w-belin-lecture/
LOCATION:Michigan Union 530 S State St\, Ann Arbor
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Closed Captions,Coffee,Educational,English Speaking,Finger Food,Food,History,Items for sale,Jewish Learning,Presentation,Special Guest,Vegetarian Friendly,Wheelchair Accessible
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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:20260327T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260327T210000
DTSTAMP:20260617T084048
CREATED:20260318T025503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T091607Z
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SUMMARY:Yiddish Kaboles Shabes + Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Ann Arbor Reconstructionist Congregation as partnered with U-M Frankel Center\nfor Judaic Studies Yiddish language program and Yiddishe gas – Yiddish study\ngroup to incorporate Yiddish songs and tkhines\, Yiddish prayers primarily\nintended for women. \nPotluck to follow. The JCC is a vegetarian + nut free facility. \nOrganized by: Ann Arbor Reconstructionist Congregation \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15072
URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/yiddish-kaboles-shabes-potluck/
LOCATION:Jewish Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor 2935 Birch Hollow Dr\, Ann Arbor
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts & Culture,English Speaking,Hebrew and Yiddish,History,Jewish Learning,Parking (free),Vegetarian Friendly,Wheelchair Accessible,Women,Yiddish Speaking
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ann Arbor Reconstructionist Congregation":MAILTO:director@aarecon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T120000
DTSTAMP:20260617T084048
CREATED:20260321T101630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T101630Z
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SUMMARY:Tot Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a playful morning of Jewish songs and stories. Challah and grape\njuice kiddush included. For kids age 1 through 1st grade and parents\, but all\nare welcome to join. Please note that in order to participate in Tot Shabbat\,\nall tots must be accompanied by an adult. Thanks for helping to make this fun\nand safe for everyone \nOrganized by: Beth Israel Congregation \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15259
URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/tot-shabbat-6/
LOCATION:Beth Israel Congregation 2000 Washtenaw Ave\, Ann Arbor
CATEGORIES:Children,Families,Grandparents,Jewish Holiday,Jewish Learning,Music,Parents,Parking (free),Young Children
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beth Israel Congregation":MAILTO:office@bethisrael-aa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260412T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260412T203000
DTSTAMP:20260617T084048
CREATED:20260204T164731Z
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SUMMARY:Israel360 Presents Aaron Rock-Singer
DESCRIPTION:David de Jong is a journalist and author who is currently a Knight-Wallace\nFellow at the University of Michigan. He  most recently worked from Tel Aviv\nas a Middle East correspondent for Het Financieele Dagblad\, the Netherland’s\npremier business newspaper. His stories are known for holding the rich and\npowerful accountable. Gilad Halpern is a journalist and media historian. He\nhas recently completed a PhD at the University of Haifa’s Department of\nCommunication\, entitled “The Palestine Post 1932-1950: Journalism and Advocacy\namid Imperial Decline and Rising Nationalism”. Prior to becoming an academic\nhe was a full-time journalist in Israel and Europe. \nOrganized by: Beth Israel Congregation \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14400
URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/israel360-presents-aaron-rock-singer/
LOCATION:Beth Israel Congregation 2000 Washtenaw Ave\, Ann Arbor
CATEGORIES:Adults,Jewish Learning,Older Adults,Parking (free),Politics & Current Affairs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beth Israel Congregation":MAILTO:office@bethisrael-aa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260417T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260417T210000
DTSTAMP:20260617T084048
CREATED:20260204T164817Z
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SUMMARY:Bi-Annual Rosenberg Scholar-in-Residence Weekend with Dr. Benjamin Sommer
DESCRIPTION:**Friday\, April 17th- Sunday\, April 19th Rosenberg Scholar-In-Residence\nWeekend with Dr. Benjamin D. Sommer**\nBeth Israel Congregation is proud to welcome Dr. Benjamin Sommer as this\nyear’s Rosenberg Scholar-in-Residence. Dr. Sommer is a preeminent biblical\nscholar and Jewish theologian serving as a Professor of Bible and Ancient\nSemitic Languages at The Jewish Theological Seminary. A prolific author and\nlecturer\, Dr. Sommer’s research explores the intersections of Israelite\nreligion\, biblical theology\, and modern Jewish thought. He is widely\nrecognized for his award-winning books\, including _The Bodies of God and the\nWorld of Ancient Israel_ and _Revelation and Authority: Sinai in Jewish\nScripture and Tradition_ \, a finalist for the National Jewish Book Award.\nDescribed by Ha’aretz as both a “traditionalist and yet an iconoclast\,” Dr.\nSommer has held prestigious fellowships at the National Humanities Center and\nthe Shalom Hartman Institute\, bringing a synthesis of intellectual acuity and\ndeep textual knowledge to his work. See the calendar at (http://bethisrael-aa.org) for event details and to register for\nShabbat dinner on April 17th. \nOrganized by: Beth Israel Congregation \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13950
URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/bi-annual-scholar-in-residence-weekend-with-dr-benjamin-sommers/
LOCATION:Beth Israel Congregation 2000 Washtenaw Ave\, Ann Arbor
CATEGORIES:Adults,Jewish Learning,Parking (free),Special Guest
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beth Israel Congregation":MAILTO:office@bethisrael-aa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260418T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260418T133000
DTSTAMP:20260617T084048
CREATED:20260204T164820Z
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SUMMARY:Bi-Annual Rosenberg Scholar-in-Residence Weekend with Dr. Benjamin Sommer
DESCRIPTION:**Friday\, April 17th- Sunday\, April 19th Rosenberg Scholar-In-Residence\nWeekend with Dr. Benjamin D. Sommer**\nBeth Israel Congregation is proud to welcome Dr. Benjamin Sommer as this\nyear’s Rosenberg Scholar-in-Residence. Dr. Sommer is a preeminent biblical\nscholar and Jewish theologian serving as a Professor of Bible and Ancient\nSemitic Languages at The Jewish Theological Seminary. A prolific author and\nlecturer\, Dr. Sommer’s research explores the intersections of Israelite\nreligion\, biblical theology\, and modern Jewish thought. He is widely\nrecognized for his award-winning books\, including _The Bodies of God and the\nWorld of Ancient Israel_ and _Revelation and Authority: Sinai in Jewish\nScripture and Tradition_ \, a finalist for the National Jewish Book Award.\nDescribed by Ha’aretz as both a “traditionalist and yet an iconoclast\,” Dr.\nSommer has held prestigious fellowships at the National Humanities Center and\nthe Shalom Hartman Institute\, bringing a synthesis of intellectual acuity and\ndeep textual knowledge to his work. See the calendar at (http://bethisrael-aa.org) for event details and to register for\nShabbat dinner on April 17th. \nOrganized by: Beth Israel Congregation \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13950
URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/bi-annual-scholar-in-residence-weekend-with-dr-benjamin-sommers-2/
LOCATION:Beth Israel Congregation 2000 Washtenaw Ave\, Ann Arbor
CATEGORIES:Adults,Jewish Learning,Parking (free),Special Guest
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beth Israel Congregation":MAILTO:office@bethisrael-aa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260418T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260418T210000
DTSTAMP:20260617T084048
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SUMMARY:Bi-Annual Rosenberg Scholar-in-Residence Weekend with Dr. Benjamin Sommer
DESCRIPTION:**Friday\, April 17th- Sunday\, April 19th Rosenberg Scholar-In-Residence\nWeekend with Dr. Benjamin D. Sommer**\nBeth Israel Congregation is proud to welcome Dr. Benjamin Sommer as this\nyear’s Rosenberg Scholar-in-Residence. Dr. Sommer is a preeminent biblical\nscholar and Jewish theologian serving as a Professor of Bible and Ancient\nSemitic Languages at The Jewish Theological Seminary. A prolific author and\nlecturer\, Dr. Sommer’s research explores the intersections of Israelite\nreligion\, biblical theology\, and modern Jewish thought. He is widely\nrecognized for his award-winning books\, including _The Bodies of God and the\nWorld of Ancient Israel_ and _Revelation and Authority: Sinai in Jewish\nScripture and Tradition_ \, a finalist for the National Jewish Book Award.\nDescribed by Ha’aretz as both a “traditionalist and yet an iconoclast\,” Dr.\nSommer has held prestigious fellowships at the National Humanities Center and\nthe Shalom Hartman Institute\, bringing a synthesis of intellectual acuity and\ndeep textual knowledge to his work. See the calendar at (http://bethisrael-aa.org) for event details and to register for\nShabbat dinner on April 17th. \nOrganized by: Beth Israel Congregation \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13950
URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/bi-annual-rosenberg-scholar-in-residence-weekend-with-dr-benjamin-sommer/
LOCATION:Beth Israel Congregation 2000 Washtenaw Ave\, Ann Arbor
CATEGORIES:Adults,Jewish Learning,Parking (free),Special Guest
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beth Israel Congregation":MAILTO:office@bethisrael-aa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260419T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260420T110000
DTSTAMP:20260617T084048
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T145018Z
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SUMMARY:Bi-Annual Rosenberg Scholar-in-Residence Weekend with Dr. Benjamin Sommer
DESCRIPTION:**Friday\, April 17th- Sunday\, April 19th Rosenberg Scholar-In-Residence\nWeekend with Dr. Benjamin D. Sommer**\nBeth Israel Congregation is proud to welcome Dr. Benjamin Sommer as this\nyear’s Rosenberg Scholar-in-Residence. Dr. Sommer is a preeminent biblical\nscholar and Jewish theologian serving as a Professor of Bible and Ancient\nSemitic Languages at The Jewish Theological Seminary. A prolific author and\nlecturer\, Dr. Sommer’s research explores the intersections of Israelite\nreligion\, biblical theology\, and modern Jewish thought. He is widely\nrecognized for his award-winning books\, including _The Bodies of God and the\nWorld of Ancient Israel_ and _Revelation and Authority: Sinai in Jewish\nScripture and Tradition_ \, a finalist for the National Jewish Book Award.\nDescribed by Ha’aretz as both a “traditionalist and yet an iconoclast\,” Dr.\nSommer has held prestigious fellowships at the National Humanities Center and\nthe Shalom Hartman Institute\, bringing a synthesis of intellectual acuity and\ndeep textual knowledge to his work. See the calendar at (http://bethisrael-aa.org) for event details and to register for\nShabbat dinner on April 17th. \nOrganized by: Beth Israel Congregation \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13950
URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/bi-annual-scholar-in-residence-weekend-with-dr-benjamin-sommers-4/
LOCATION:Beth Israel Congregation 2000 Washtenaw Ave\, Ann Arbor
CATEGORIES:Adults,Jewish Learning,Parking (free),Special Guest
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beth Israel Congregation":MAILTO:office@bethisrael-aa.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260425T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260617T084048
CREATED:20260326T175018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T175018Z
UID:10006211-1777114800-1777118400@www.jewishannarbor.org
SUMMARY:Tot Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a playful morning of Jewish songs and stories. Challah and grape\njuice kiddush included. For kids age 1 through 1st grade and parents\, but all\nare welcome to join. Please note that in order to participate in Tot Shabbat\,\nall tots must be accompanied by an adult. Thanks for helping to make this fun\nand safe for everyone \nOrganized by: Beth Israel Congregation \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15259
URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/tot-shabbat-7/
LOCATION:Beth Israel Congregation 2000 Washtenaw Ave\, Ann Arbor
CATEGORIES:Children,Families,Grandparents,Jewish Holiday,Jewish Learning,Music,Parents,Parking (free),Young Children
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beth Israel Congregation":MAILTO:office@bethisrael-aa.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260502T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260502T120000
DTSTAMP:20260617T084048
CREATED:20260425T111616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T205004Z
UID:10006250-1777719600-1777723200@www.jewishannarbor.org
SUMMARY:May Tot Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a playful morning of Jewish songs and stories. Challah and grape\njuice kiddush included. For kids age 1 through 1st grade and parents\, but all\nare welcome to join. Please note that in order to participate in Tot Shabbat\,\nall tots must be accompanied by an adult. Thanks for helping to make this fun\nand safe for everyone! \nOrganized by: Beth Israel Congregation \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15469
URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/may-tot-shabbat/
LOCATION:Beth Israel Congregation 2000 Washtenaw Ave\, Ann Arbor
CATEGORIES:Children,Families,Grandparents,Jewish Holiday,Jewish Learning,Parents,Parking (free),Shabbat,Young Children
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beth Israel Congregation":MAILTO:office@bethisrael-aa.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260503T120000
DTSTAMP:20260617T084048
CREATED:20260204T165147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T001605Z
UID:10006128-1777802400-1777809600@www.jewishannarbor.org
SUMMARY:JCLP 2026 Graduation Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate the accomplishments and journeys of the Jewish\nCommunal Leadership Program Class of 2026! The JCLP Graduation Ceremony honors\nour students as they complete this unique experience\, recognizing their\ndedication to social work\, Jewish communal service\, and academic excellence. \nFamily\, friends\, faculty\, and community supporters are warmly invited to\ngather for a morning of reflection\, inspiration\, and celebration. The program\nwill feature remarks from students and faculty\, presentation of certificates\,\nand an opportunity to honor the relationships and growth fostered over the\npast two years. \nA vegetarian brunch will be served by Zingerman’s. \n_To register for the event\, please_[ _follow this\nlink_](https://apps.ssw.umich.edu/rsvp-\nrequest/index.php?page=register&id=W1161) _._ \nOrganized by: Jewish Communal Leadership Program at UM \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14517
URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/jclp-2026-graduation-ceremony/
LOCATION:1080 S University Ave 1080 S University Ave\, Ann Arbor
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Coffee,Food Provided,Jewish Learning,Leadership,Vegetarian Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Communal Leadership Program at UM":MAILTO:kriemer@umich.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260504T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260504T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T084048
CREATED:20260318T045504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T005512Z
UID:10006186-1777892400-1777924800@www.jewishannarbor.org
SUMMARY:Civil Rights Mission to the South - meet in Atlanta - Participants will need to make their own travel arrangements to get to Atlanta.
DESCRIPTION:JCRC OF JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER ANN ARBOR & WASHTENAW BLACK JEWISH\nCOALITION present a CIVIL RIGHTS JOURNEY – MISSION to the SOUTH\nParticipants are responsible for travel to and from Atlanta. Our journey will\nbegin and end at the Atlanta International Airport. This trip has several\nsponsors allowing us to provide bussing\, meals\, and hotel accommodations at a\nsubsidized ticket price of $500. \n**MONDAY MAY 4\, 2026**\nBy 11 AM Pick up at airport\nGo to downtown Atlanta\nTour Auburn Ave and King Center Neighborhood and Tomb\nExplore the area that Dr. King was born\, grew up\, and is buried in. See Old\nEbenezer Church where 3 generations of King family preached. Pay our respects\nat Dr Martin Luther & Coretta Scott King’s tomb.\n12:30 PM Lunch at Ponce City Market\n1:30 PM Depart for Birmingham\n4 PM Context talk by Etgar 36. Introduction of Birmingham and it’s crucial\nrole in the Civil Rights Movement.\n4:30 PM (CST) See the 16th Street Baptist Church and Kelly Ingram Park\nMeet with the “Fifth Little Girl” who survived the 16th Street Baptist Church\nbombing. See the park where the dogs and hoses were used on the Civil Rights\nactivists.\n6 PM Temple Beth El Civil Rights Experience and dinner\nHear the story of dynamite being found in front of the synagogue. Hear about\nthe learn about the multiple responses that came from the community.\nHotel: Fairfield Inn Colonnade Birmingham\, AL \n**TUESDAY MAY 5\, 2026**\nContinental Breakfast at hotel\n7:30 AM Bus will be open for participants to put bags on the bus\n8 AM Depart for Selma\n10 AM Tour of Selma & Walk across the Edmund Pettus Bridge\nMeet with someone who was took part in the Bloody Sunday march at 11 years\nold. Hear their story.\nLearn about Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel and his involvement in the struggle.\nEnd by walking in their footsteps across the Edmund Pettus Bridge.\n11:45 AM Depart for Montgomery\n1 PM 3 PM Lunch at Martha’s Place\nContextualization talk of events leading to Rosa Parks arrest and bus boycott\n3:30 PM Rosa Parks Museum\n(CST) 5 PM Stand where the Civil Rights movement began and learn about the\nMontgomery Bus Boycott\nMothers of Gynecology Monument and Southern Poverty Law Center Civil Rights\nMemorial\nCommunal dinner\nMontgomery Hotel:\nFairfield Inn Eastchase\, Montgomery\, AL \n**WEDNESDAY MAY 6\, 2026  **\nContinental Breakfast at hotel\n7:45 AM Bus will be open for participants to put bags on the bus\n8:15 AM Depart for downtown\n9 AM Equal Justice Initiative’s Memorial to Peace & Justice\nReflect on an often -overlooked tragedy at the first national memorial for\nvictims of lynching\n10 AM Equal Justice Initiative’s Legacy Museum\nExplore the evolution of racial oppression from slavery to mass incarceration\n11:45 PM Lunch\n12:15 PM Equal Justice Initiative’s Sculpture Garden\n1:30 PM Depart for Atlanta airport\n5 PM Arrive Atlanta airport\n(EST)\n7 PM Earliest flights out of Atlanta \nOrganized by: JCRC of Greater Ann Arbor\, Jewish Federation of Greater Ann\nArbor \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14954
URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/civil-rights-mission-to-the-south-meet-in-atlanta-participants-will-need-to-make-their-own-travel-arrangements-to-get-to-atlanta/
LOCATION:Atlanta \, Atlanta
CATEGORIES:Adults,Antisemitism,Arrival / Check In,Beverages (non alcoholic),Food Provided,General,Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor,Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor - General,Jewish Learning,Kosher Food,Older Adults,Politics & Current Affairs,Social Justice,Travel Experiences,Vegetarian Friendly,Young Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor":MAILTO:info@jewishannarbor.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260505T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260505T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T084048
CREATED:20260428T145515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T011606Z
UID:10006255-1778002200-1778011200@www.jewishannarbor.org
SUMMARY:Lag B'Omer
DESCRIPTION:Join the Greater Ann Arbor Jewish Community for a celebration of Lag B’Omer.\nEnjoy bonfires\, Chabad BBQ\, crafts\, music\, games and bicycle-towed hayrides\nwith your family and friends as we count day number 33 of the Omer together!\n(Free for children 4 and under) \nOrganized by: Chabad House of Ann Arbor\, JCC of Greater Ann Arbor\, Hebrew Day\nSchool of Ann Arbor \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15450
URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/lag-bomer-2/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Camp,Children,College Students,Desserts provided,Educational,English Speaking,Families,Finger Food,Food,Food Provided,Games,Grandparents,Hebrew Speaking,History,Israel,Jewish Holiday,Jewish Learning,Kids Area,Kosher,Kosher Food,Lag B'Omer,Music,Nature,Older Adults,Outdoors,Parenting,Parents,Parking (free),Sports & Fitness,Teens,Tweens,Young Adults,Young Children
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ORGANIZER;CN="JCC of Greater Ann Arbor":MAILTO:jcc@jccannarbor.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260516T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260516T210000
DTSTAMP:20260617T084048
CREATED:20260508T021603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T021603Z
UID:10006263-1778954400-1778965200@www.jewishannarbor.org
SUMMARY:May Tot Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a playful morning of Jewish songs and stories. Challah and grape\njuice kiddush included. For kids age 1 through 1st grade and parents\, but all\nare welcome to join. Please note that in order to participate in Tot Shabbat\,\nall tots must be accompanied by an adult. Thanks for helping to make this fun\nand safe for everyone! \nOrganized by: Beth Israel Congregation \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15469
URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/may-tot-shabbat-2/
LOCATION:Beth Israel Congregation 2000 Washtenaw Ave\, Ann Arbor
CATEGORIES:Children,Families,Grandparents,Jewish Holiday,Jewish Learning,Parents,Parking (free),Shabbat,Young Children
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beth Israel Congregation":MAILTO:office@bethisrael-aa.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260521T194500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260521T235900
DTSTAMP:20260617T084048
CREATED:20260508T021616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T081609Z
UID:10006265-1779392700-1779407940@www.jewishannarbor.org
SUMMARY:Community-Wide Tikkun Leil Shavuot
DESCRIPTION:Beth Israel is pleased to host this year’s Community Tikkun Leil Shavuot. All\nare welcome to attend sessions on a variety of Jewish topics\, led by members\nof Ann Arbor congregations. Please contact Jerry Sorokin with any questions \nOrganized by: Beth Israel Congregation \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15614
URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/community-wide-tikkun-leil-shavuot-2/
LOCATION:Beth Israel Congregation 2000 Washtenaw Ave\, Ann Arbor
CATEGORIES:Adults,Jewish Holiday,Jewish Learning,Parking (free),Shavuot
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beth Israel Congregation":MAILTO:office@bethisrael-aa.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260522T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260522T050000
DTSTAMP:20260617T084048
CREATED:20260510T035513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T081611Z
UID:10006266-1779408000-1779426000@www.jewishannarbor.org
SUMMARY:Community-Wide Tikkun Leil Shavuot
DESCRIPTION:Beth Israel is pleased to host this year’s Community Tikkun Leil Shavuot. All\nare welcome to attend sessions on a variety of Jewish topics\, led by members\nof Ann Arbor congregations. Please contact Jerry Sorokin with any questions \nOrganized by: Beth Israel Congregation \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15614
URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/community-wide-tikkun-leil-shavuot-3/
LOCATION:Beth Israel Congregation 2000 Washtenaw Ave\, Ann Arbor
CATEGORIES:Adults,Jewish Holiday,Jewish Learning,Parking (free),Shavuot
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beth Israel Congregation":MAILTO:office@bethisrael-aa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260526T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260526T150000
DTSTAMP:20260617T084048
CREATED:20260510T035520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T171604Z
UID:10006268-1779804000-1779807600@www.jewishannarbor.org
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260604T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260604T150000
DTSTAMP:20260617T084048
CREATED:20260515T091617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T145503Z
UID:10006277-1780581600-1780585200@www.jewishannarbor.org
SUMMARY:Ann Arbor Jewish Film Festival Shorts Series - Windows on Rue de St. Dominique: Film Screening\, Panel & Local Artist
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-windows-on-rue-de-st-dominique-film-screening-panel-local-artist/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260609T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260609T150000
DTSTAMP:20260617T084048
CREATED:20260517T091619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260517T091619Z
UID:10006282-1781013600-1781017200@www.jewishannarbor.org
SUMMARY:Ann Arbor Jewish Film Festival Shorts Series - Films: Babka & Double Happiness + Recipe Share & Food Competition
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-films-babka-double-happiness-recipe-share-food-competition/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260616T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260616T150000
DTSTAMP:20260617T084048
CREATED:20260517T101618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260517T101618Z
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SUMMARY:Ann Arbor Jewish Film Festival Shorts Series - hat’s How You Make a Torah: Film & Expert Panel Q&A
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-hats-how-you-make-a-torah-film-expert-panel-qa/
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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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="JCC of Greater Ann Arbor":MAILTO:jcc@jccannarbor.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260630T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260630T150000
DTSTAMP:20260617T084048
CREATED:20260517T115510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260517T115510Z
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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
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