BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor 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:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241212T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241212T210000 DTSTAMP:20260516T110529 CREATED:20241126T154841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T201003Z UID:10005558-1734030000-1734037200@www.jewishannarbor.org SUMMARY:FED: Ladies' Night Out Dec. 2024 DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night of community building\, connecting\, networking and fun!  The hustle and bustle of the holidays will be here…take a night out and enjoy some company! Now\, more than ever\, community is so important.  This is a great event to meet new people and connect with old friends.  Please spread the word and bring anyone along! \nThis event is free of charge.  Feel free to order food or drinks on your own. \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/fed-ladies-night-out-dec-2024/ LOCATION:Sam Hill\, 5827 Jackson Rd.\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48103\, United States CATEGORIES:Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor,Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor - General,Women's Philanthropy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Ladies-Night-Out-summer-2024.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241210T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241210T200000 DTSTAMP:20260516T110529 CREATED:20240913T125720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T165650Z UID:10005458-1733851800-1733860800@www.jewishannarbor.org SUMMARY:One Light for Tzedakah: Light a Diya and a Candle for Justice: A Chanukah and Diwali Event DESCRIPTION:Please join us Tuesday\, December 10th\, from 5:30-8:00pm for a musical event celebrating Chanukah and Diwali. It will be a great night with food\, dance\, art\, and more!  \nPLEASE BRING A TOY DONATION FOR MOTT CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL. \nPlease register here URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/a-night-of-music-and-lights/ LOCATION:Jewish Community Center of Ann Arbor\, 2935 Birch Hollow Drive\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48108\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Educational,Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor,Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor - General,National Holidays,Religious ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/One-Light-for-Tzedakah-Light-a-diya-and-a-candle-for-Justice-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor":MAILTO:info@jewishannarbor.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241209T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241209T203000 DTSTAMP:20260516T110529 CREATED:20241007T151053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T151053Z UID:10005479-1733769000-1733776200@www.jewishannarbor.org SUMMARY:BIC: Hebrew Language Classes Start Again! DESCRIPTION:We are offering Beginners Liturgical Hebrew and Intermediate Modern Hebrew. Please see registration page for more details. URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/bic-hebrew-language-classes-start-again/2024-12-09/ LOCATION:Beth Israel Congregation\, 2000 Washtenaw Avenue\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, USA\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48108\, United States CATEGORIES:Beth Israel Congregation,Community,Educational ORGANIZER;CN="Beth Israel Congregation":MAILTO:office@bethisrael-aa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241208T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241208T190000 DTSTAMP:20260516T110529 CREATED:20241120T163113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T163113Z UID:10005555-1733677200-1733684400@www.jewishannarbor.org SUMMARY:BIC: Israel 360 presents Carolyn Noramdin\, Regional Director ADL Michigan DESCRIPTION:ISRAEL360 Welcomes Carolyn Normandin Regional Director\, ADL Michigan Our Response to Antisemitism Post 10/7 Sunday\, December 8\, 5:00 pm. Registration requested.  \n\nCarolyn Grant Normandin is the Regional Director of ADL (Anti-Defamation League) Michigan. Normandin is responsible for leading ADL’s Michigan Regional Office\, which focuses on combatting antisemitism and bigotry of all kinds through advocacy\, incident response\, community service and education. URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/bic-israel-360-presents-carolyn-noramdin-regional-director-adl-michigan/ LOCATION:Beth Israel Congregation\, 2000 Washtenaw Avenue\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, USA\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48108\, United States CATEGORIES:Beth Israel Congregation,Community,Educational,Israel Programming ORGANIZER;CN="Beth Israel Congregation":MAILTO:office@bethisrael-aa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241208T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241208T173000 DTSTAMP:20260516T110529 CREATED:20240816T153457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T153457Z UID:10005408-1733673600-1733679000@www.jewishannarbor.org SUMMARY:ORT Movie Group DESCRIPTION:The ORT Movie Group meets on ZOOM on the second Sunday of the month at 4:00. Movies to be discussed may be listed on the website’s movie group page\, but not always. Members vote on the films and the outcome is reported to them by coordinator\, Marian Cohen. Only members get the zoom link. \nThe films are viewed at the members discretion and are typically available on a convenient streaming service. Occasionally\, the group will discuss a film in the theaters and may try to see it together. The movies have some sort of Jewish connection: theme\, director\, star\, etc. \nThe movie group began during Covid and has continued since. URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/ort-movie-group-29/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:ORT America, Ann Arbor Chapter ORGANIZER;CN="Gretta Spier":MAILTO:Gretspier@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241208T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241208T153000 DTSTAMP:20260516T110529 CREATED:20241113T190959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T191304Z UID:10005554-1733668200-1733671800@www.jewishannarbor.org SUMMARY:BBYO: Power Hour for 8th graders! DESCRIPTION:Get ready for Power Hour\, hosted at Frankel Jewish Academy at the J—a jam-packed event for 8th graders that blends exciting activities\, hands-on stations\, and a taste of BBYO! Join us during BBYO’s Regional Convention for an exclusive experience with an escape room\, video game truck\, DIY merch\, arm charm-making\, delicious food\, and more. Following Power Hour\, all 8th graders are invited to stay and enjoy the BBYO Talent Show! Don’t miss out on this exciting day—secure your spot now! \n  \nPlease note registration closes Thursday\, December 5th at 11:59 PM. URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/bbyo-power-hour-for-8th-graders/ LOCATION:Frankel Jewish Academy\, 6600 West Maple Road\, West Bloomfield\, MI\, 48322\, United States CATEGORIES:BBYO Michigan Region,Community ORGANIZER;CN="BBYO Michigan Region":MAILTO:mich@bbyo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241206T174500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241206T193000 DTSTAMP:20260516T110529 CREATED:20231110T152110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T163326Z UID:10005141-1733507100-1733513400@www.jewishannarbor.org SUMMARY:BIC: Camp Style Shabbat! DESCRIPTION:Registration opens soon! URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/bic-camp-style-shabbat-12/ LOCATION:Beth Israel Congregation\, 2000 Washtenaw Avenue\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, USA\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48108\, United States CATEGORIES:Beth Israel Congregation ORGANIZER;CN="Beth Israel Congregation":MAILTO:office@bethisrael-aa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241204T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241204T210000 DTSTAMP:20260516T110529 CREATED:20241024T131530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T132306Z UID:10005543-1733338800-1733346000@www.jewishannarbor.org SUMMARY:EMU Center for Jewish Studies Jordan "Gorf" Gorfinkel: Jewish Comics DESCRIPTION:EMU Center for Jewish Studies presents Jordan “Gorf” Gorfinkel: Jewish Comics URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/emu-center-for-jewish-studies-jordan-gorf-gorfinkel-jewish-comics/ LOCATION:Eastern Michigan University Student Center 330\, 900 Oakwood St.\, Ypsilanti\, MI\, 48197\, United States CATEGORIES:Center for Jewish Studies - EMU ORGANIZER;CN="Eastern Michigan University Center for Jewish Studies":MAILTO:jewish.studies@emich.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241204T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241204T203000 DTSTAMP:20260516T110529 CREATED:20241110T025850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241110T025850Z UID:10005553-1733337000-1733344200@www.jewishannarbor.org SUMMARY:Gourmet Dinner Cooking Presentation with Vera Newman DESCRIPTION:Join us for a delightful evening with Vera Newman\, author of the cookbook Marble Spoon! Vera will be demonstrating some of her favorite recipes\, sharing tips and stories behind her dishes\, and of course\, there will be plenty of delicious samples to enjoy. Expect an evening filled with fun\, laughter\, learning\, and fantastic food. Don’t miss this unique chance to experience Vera’s passion for cooking firsthand!\n\nVera Newman\, a Panama City native\, brings her multicultural roots to life through her gourmet creations. Her culinary journey began in her mother’s kitchen\, sparking a lifelong passion that led to her catering business and @marblespoon in 2017. Vera’s creativity shines in her recipes\, floral designs\, and dedication to kosher cooking URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/gourmet-dinner-cooking-presentation-with-vera-newman/ LOCATION:Chabad House\, 715 Hill Street\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241202T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241202T203000 DTSTAMP:20260516T110529 CREATED:20241007T151053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T151053Z UID:10005478-1733164200-1733171400@www.jewishannarbor.org SUMMARY:BIC: Hebrew Language Classes Start Again! DESCRIPTION:We are offering Beginners Liturgical Hebrew and Intermediate Modern Hebrew. Please see registration page for more details. URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/bic-hebrew-language-classes-start-again/2024-12-02/ LOCATION:Beth Israel Congregation\, 2000 Washtenaw Avenue\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, USA\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48108\, United States CATEGORIES:Beth Israel Congregation,Community,Educational ORGANIZER;CN="Beth Israel Congregation":MAILTO:office@bethisrael-aa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241202 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241203 DTSTAMP:20260516T110529 CREATED:20200625T190244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200625T190244Z UID:10002919-1733097600-1733183999@www.jewishannarbor.org SUMMARY:Rosh Chodesh Kislev DESCRIPTION:Beginning of new Hebrew month of Kislev URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/rosh-chodesh-kislev-7/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241202 DTSTAMP:20260516T110529 CREATED:20200625T190243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200625T190243Z UID:10002918-1733011200-1733097599@www.jewishannarbor.org SUMMARY:Rosh Chodesh Kislev DESCRIPTION:Beginning of new Hebrew month of Kislev URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/rosh-chodesh-kislev-6/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241130 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241201 DTSTAMP:20260516T110529 CREATED:20200625T190243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200625T190243Z UID:10002917-1732924800-1733011199@www.jewishannarbor.org SUMMARY:Sigd DESCRIPTION:Ethiopian Jewish holiday occurring 50 days after Yom Kippur URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/sigd-5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241128 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241129 DTSTAMP:20260516T110529 CREATED:20240730T183557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T183557Z UID:10005385-1732752000-1732838399@www.jewishannarbor.org SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Day DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/thanksgiving-day-11/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241125T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241125T210000 DTSTAMP:20260516T110529 CREATED:20240730T183440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T160834Z UID:10005384-1732561200-1732568400@www.jewishannarbor.org SUMMARY:FED Board Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/fed-board-meeting-22/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Placeholder-event-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241125T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241125T203000 DTSTAMP:20260516T110529 CREATED:20241007T151053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T151053Z UID:10005477-1732559400-1732566600@www.jewishannarbor.org SUMMARY:BIC: Hebrew Language Classes Start Again! DESCRIPTION:We are offering Beginners Liturgical Hebrew and Intermediate Modern Hebrew. Please see registration page for more details. URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/bic-hebrew-language-classes-start-again/2024-11-25/ LOCATION:Beth Israel Congregation\, 2000 Washtenaw Avenue\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, USA\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48108\, United States CATEGORIES:Beth Israel Congregation,Community,Educational ORGANIZER;CN="Beth Israel Congregation":MAILTO:office@bethisrael-aa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241124T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241124T160000 DTSTAMP:20260516T110529 CREATED:20240912T192813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T203117Z UID:10005455-1732453200-1732464000@www.jewishannarbor.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Post-10-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor":MAILTO:info@jewishannarbor.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241122T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241122T210000 DTSTAMP:20260516T110529 CREATED:20240905T001055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T001055Z UID:10005445-1732302000-1732309200@www.jewishannarbor.org SUMMARY:FED NEXTGen A2 Friendsgiving Shabbat DESCRIPTION:Register here. URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/fed-nextgen-a2-friendsgiving-shabbat-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241120T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241120T210000 DTSTAMP:20260516T110529 CREATED:20240816T145448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T145448Z UID:10005396-1732131000-1732136400@www.jewishannarbor.org SUMMARY:ORT Book Group DESCRIPTION:The ORT Book Group meets on the third Wednesday of the month (barring complications). For information about membership or to see the list of books we are reading\, check the website. Some months\, particularly in the winter\, we meet on ZOOM. Membership in ORT is required. \nThe website is ortannarbor.org. URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/ort-book-group-44/ LOCATION:Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County\, 2245 S. State Street\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States CATEGORIES:ORT America, Ann Arbor Chapter ORGANIZER;CN="Gretta Spier":MAILTO:Gretspier@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241120T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241120T200000 DTSTAMP:20260516T110529 CREATED:20240617T203147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T171928Z UID:10005339-1732125600-1732132800@www.jewishannarbor.org SUMMARY:Ann Arbor Jewish Book Festival: Hybrid Event with Rachel Gordin Barnett + Lyssa Kligman Harvey DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/ann-arbor-jewish-book-festival-23/ CATEGORIES:Jewish Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241119T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241119T210000 DTSTAMP:20260516T110529 CREATED:20230830T192146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240809T142114Z UID:10005050-1732044600-1732050000@www.jewishannarbor.org SUMMARY:HDS Board Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/hds-board-meeting-27/ LOCATION:Hebrew Day School of AA\, 2937 Birch Hollow Drive\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48108\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241119T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241119T200000 DTSTAMP:20260516T110529 CREATED:20241030T193354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T193355Z UID:10005549-1732041000-1732046400@www.jewishannarbor.org SUMMARY:"Black Power\, Jewish Politics" Book Talk with Author Marc Dollinger DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 19  |  6:30 – 8 PM  |  2022 South Thayer Building \nBlack Power\, Jewish Politics: Reinventing The Alliance In The 1960s\, Professor Dollinger’s most recent book\, takes a new and different look at Jewish involvement in the civil rights movement\, showing how American Jews leveraged the Black Power movement to increase Jewish ethnic and religious identity in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Join us as we explore never-before-seen historical documents that reveal a story that’s been hidden from view for over half a century. With so much contemporary interest in Black Lives Matter and larger questions of race and justice\, we’ll explore a fascinating and surprising Jewish past. URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/black-power-jewish-politics-book-talk-with-author-marc-dollinger/ LOCATION:South Thayer Building\, 202 South Thayer St\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States CATEGORIES:UM Frankel Center for Judaic Studies ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Dollinger.Headshot.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="University of Michigan Frankel Center for Judaic Studies":MAILTO:JudaicStudies@umich.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241119T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241119T210000 DTSTAMP:20260516T110529 CREATED:20240506T202309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T142013Z UID:10005290-1732039200-1732050000@www.jewishannarbor.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Main-Event-Nov-2024-Event-page-image-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor":MAILTO:info@jewishannarbor.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241118T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241118T210000 DTSTAMP:20260516T110529 CREATED:20240617T203103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T132702Z UID:10005338-1731956400-1731963600@www.jewishannarbor.org SUMMARY:Ann Arbor Jewish Book Festival: Live Event with Dov Linzer\, Abigail Pogrebin\, and Boruch Cohen DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/ann-arbor-jewish-book-festival-22/ CATEGORIES:Jewish Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241118T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241118T203000 DTSTAMP:20260516T110529 CREATED:20241007T151053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T151053Z UID:10005476-1731954600-1731961800@www.jewishannarbor.org SUMMARY:BIC: Hebrew Language Classes Start Again! DESCRIPTION:We are offering Beginners Liturgical Hebrew and Intermediate Modern Hebrew. Please see registration page for more details. URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/bic-hebrew-language-classes-start-again/2024-11-18/ LOCATION:Beth Israel Congregation\, 2000 Washtenaw Avenue\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, USA\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48108\, United States CATEGORIES:Beth Israel Congregation,Community,Educational ORGANIZER;CN="Beth Israel Congregation":MAILTO:office@bethisrael-aa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241117T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241117T170000 DTSTAMP:20260516T110529 CREATED:20240911T195220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T195220Z UID:10005452-1731855600-1731862800@www.jewishannarbor.org SUMMARY:Hebrew Day School Library Dedication Event DESCRIPTION:The Anna Schwalb Memorial Library and School Renovation Dedication event filled with fun activities for all ages.\nAfter months of hard work and dedication\, the HDS library is finally ready to open its doors. Event is open to the community with RSVP only\, sitting is limited. URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/hebrew-day-school-library-dedication-event/ LOCATION:Hebrew Day School of AA\, 2937 Birch Hollow Drive\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48108\, United States CATEGORIES:Hebrew Day School ORGANIZER;CN="Hebrew Day School of Ann Arbor":MAILTO:office@hdsaa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241117T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241117T170000 DTSTAMP:20260516T110529 CREATED:20240730T171645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T161057Z UID:10005381-1731855600-1731862800@www.jewishannarbor.org SUMMARY:Ann Arbor Jewish Book Festival: HDS Library Dedication + Children's Event with Leslie Kimmelman DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/ann-arbor-jewish-book-festival-childrens-author-event-with-eric-kimmel/ CATEGORIES:Jewish Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241117T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241117T130000 DTSTAMP:20260516T110529 CREATED:20240617T202929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T171546Z UID:10005337-1731841200-1731848400@www.jewishannarbor.org SUMMARY:Ann Arbor Jewish Book Festival: Local Authors Brunch DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/ann-arbor-jewish-book-festival-21/ CATEGORIES:Jewish Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241116T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241116T213000 DTSTAMP:20260516T110529 CREATED:20240801T150726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T132346Z UID:10005387-1731785400-1731792600@www.jewishannarbor.org SUMMARY:Ann Arbor Jewish Book Festival: Virtual Event - A Conversation on Jewish Conversion DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/ann-arbor-jewish-book-festival-virtual-event-2/ CATEGORIES:Jewish Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241115T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241115T170000 DTSTAMP:20260516T110530 CREATED:20230425T172710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230425T172710Z UID:10004869-1731657600-1731690000@www.jewishannarbor.org SUMMARY:JFS Amster Event DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/jfs-amster-event/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR