BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T213000 DTSTAMP:20260514T171113 CREATED:20260318T055505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260510T035017Z UID:10006194-1778605200-1778621400@www.jewishannarbor.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Stay_Forte_JLive-BLH5KT.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="JCC of Greater Ann Arbor":MAILTO:jcc@jccannarbor.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260526T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260526T150000 DTSTAMP:20260514T171113 CREATED:20260510T035520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T065503Z 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/JLive_Main_Image_2-vKooXr.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="JCC of Greater Ann Arbor":MAILTO:jcc@jccannarbor.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260527T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260527T210000 DTSTAMP:20260514T171113 CREATED:20260327T151604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T065507Z UID:10006218-1779908400-1779915600@www.jewishannarbor.org SUMMARY:2026 Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor's Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:2026 Annual Meeting Program\nWednesday\, May 27\, 7pm \n _Pre-meeting music performed by Brandy Sinco\, pianist at the Jewish Cultural\nSociety_ \n**D’var Torah**\nRabbi Alter Goldstein\, Chabad of Ann Arbor \n**Year in Review Slide Show** \n**Our Impact **\n_PHILANTHROPY_\nThe 2026 Annual Community Campaign\nCommunity Engagement Fund\nJewish Community Foundation \n _ENGAGEMENT_\nJCRC (Jewish Community Relations Committee) \n_CONVENING_\nSecurity and combating antisemitism\nCommunity Board Training Series \n**Reflections**\nMarla Linderman Richelew\, Outgoing President \n**Appreciation of Outgoing Board Members:** Marla Linderman Richelew\nMarty Shichtman\nDebra Chopp \n**Governance:** Joan Lowenstein\, President-Elect\, Governance Committee Chair\n _Election of new Board Members_\nJim Hayman\nSierra Imwalle \n _Installation_ : Marla Linderman Richelew\nInstallation of Joan Lowenstein as Jewish Federation President \n**Appreciation of Outgoing President Marla Linderman Richelew** : Joan\nLowenstein\, Incoming President \n**Remarks** : Joan Lowenstein \n**Closing Remarks** : Eileen Freed\, CEO \n2026-207 Board of Directors Slate \n**Continuing Board Members:**\nLarry Adler\nJeremy Bloom\nGalit Dunietz\nSusan Fisher\nDavid Lauer\nWendy Lawrence\nJoan Lowenstein\nAnnie Wolock \n**Up for Election for a New 2-Year Term:**\nJack Fuchsman\nJulie Grand\nBruce Kutinsky\nMarla Linderman Richelew\nJennifer Rosenberg\nAlicia Simon\nEd Solomon \n**New Board Members:**\nJim Hayman\nSierra Imwalle \n**Officers to Be Elected by the Board:**\nJoan Lowenstein\, President\nJack Fuchsman\, Vice President\nEd Solomon\, Treasurer\nAnnie Wolock\, Secretary \nLearn more about the Board of Directors\n(https://www.jewishannarbor.org/2026-2027-board-of-directors-slate-\nbios/). \nOrganized by: Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15111 URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/2026-jewish-federation-of-greater-ann-arbors-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:Jewish Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor 2935 Birch Hollow Dr\, Ann Arbor CATEGORIES:Adults,Arts & Culture,Beverages (non alcoholic),Cocktails and Drinks,Desserts provided,Educational,Food Provided,General,Kosher,Leadership,Older Adults,Parking (free),Philanthropy,Presentation,Volunteering,WiFi,Young Adults ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/JLive_v2-7Y4xwl.png ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor":MAILTO:info@jewishannarbor.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260530T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260530T190000 DTSTAMP:20260514T171113 CREATED:20260514T065516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T065516Z UID:10006270-1780153200-1780167600@www.jewishannarbor.org SUMMARY:Vegan Wine & Cheese Tasting DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Shavuot-inspired tasting that brings together artisinal vegan\ncheeses\, Michigan wines\, locally sourced dairy cheeses & accompaniments in a\nbeautiful farm setting. \nCome taste\, learn and enjoy – a celebration of food that’s good for us and for\nthe earth! \nTickets are $18. You can register\n(https://aarecon.breezechms.com/form/de19aa) — each person must\nregister individually. \nOrganized by: Ann Arbor Reconstructionist Congregation \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15653 URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/vegan-wine-cheese-tasting/ LOCATION:4175 Whitmore Lake Rd 4175 Whitmore Lake Rd\, Ann Arbor CATEGORIES:Adults,Cocktails and Drinks,Educational,English Speaking,Environment and Sustainability,Food,Food Provided,Nature,Older Adults,Parking (free),Vegetarian Friendly,Young Adults ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Vegan_Tasting_HERO-FLmj8c.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ann Arbor Reconstructionist Congregation":MAILTO:director@aarecon.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260602T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260602T220000 DTSTAMP:20260514T171113 CREATED:20260327T151606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T151606Z UID:10006219-1780423200-1780437600@www.jewishannarbor.org SUMMARY:JCC Spotlight to Summer Celebration - SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES DESCRIPTION:Step into the spotlight and join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating\ncommunity\, connection\, and impact of the JCC of Greater Ann Arbor. \nThis year\, we proudly mark **40 years of the JCC** \, while shining our\nbrightest spotlight on honoree **Leslie Bash\,** whose extraordinary\ndedication and impact have helped shape our community in lasting ways.\nThe evening will also feature world-renowned musical mentalist **Sidney\nFriedman** \, delivering an interactive performance that will amaze and\ndelight. \nCelebrate\, connect\, and be part of a night where our community truly takes\ncenter stage. \nOrganized by: JCC of Greater Ann Arbor URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/jcc-spotlight-to-summer-celebration-sponsorship-opportunities/ LOCATION:The Kensington Hotel 3500 S State St\, Ann Arbor CATEGORIES:Adults,Arrival / Check In,Beverages (non alcoholic),Cocktails and Drinks,Desserts provided,Finger Food,Food Provided,Kosher,Kosher Food,Older Adults,Parents,Parking (free),Philanthropy,Special Guest,Vegetarian Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Spotlight_to_Summer_JLive_3-JY9vzs.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="JCC of Greater Ann Arbor":MAILTO:jcc@jccannarbor.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260602T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260602T220000 DTSTAMP:20260514T171113 CREATED:20260327T151611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T151611Z UID:10006220-1780423200-1780437600@www.jewishannarbor.org SUMMARY:JCC Spotlight to Summer Celebration - GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS DESCRIPTION:Step into the spotlight and join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating\ncommunity\, connection\, and impact of the JCC of Greater Ann Arbor. \nThis year\, we proudly mark **40 years of the JCC** \, while shining our\nbrightest spotlight on honoree **Leslie Bash\,** whose extraordinary\ndedication and impact have helped shape our community in lasting ways.\nThe evening will also feature world-renowned musical mentalist **Sidney\nFriedman** \, delivering an interactive performance that will amaze and\ndelight. \nCelebrate\, connect\, and be part of a night where our community truly takes\ncenter stage. \nOrganized by: JCC of Greater Ann Arbor URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/jcc-spotlight-to-summer-celebration-general-admission-tickets/ LOCATION:The Kensington Hotel 3500 S State St\, Ann Arbor CATEGORIES:Adults,Arrival / Check In,Beverages (non alcoholic),Cocktails and Drinks,Desserts provided,Finger Food,Food Provided,Kosher,Kosher Food,Older Adults,Parents,Parking (free),Philanthropy,Special Guest,Vegetarian Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Spotlight_to_Summer_JLive_2-nLmTqs.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="JCC of Greater Ann Arbor":MAILTO:jcc@jccannarbor.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260619T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260621T000000 DTSTAMP:20260514T171113 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Retreat_Flyer_Click_FINAL-pzPzKA.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Temple Beth Emeth":MAILTO:tbe@templebethemeth.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260929T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260929T181500 DTSTAMP:20260514T171113 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/MailChimpLogo_1-CQQilw.png ORGANIZER;CN="Wallenberg Medal and Lecture":MAILTO:wallenberglecture@umich.edu END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR