Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor

ORT Book Group
2026-01-21 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-12-17 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Detroit) | Jewish Community Center of Ann Arbor, 2935 Birch Hollow Drive, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108, United States
The ORT Book Group is open to all women who are members of ORT America. The schedule, book list and contacts can be found on our website: ortannarbor.org. During the winter, we meet on zoom. Members are sent the zoom link. Otherwise, we meet at the JCC.
​All dates are Wednesdays at 7:30 unless otherwise noted.

FED: Board Meeting
2026-01-19 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-15 19:00 - 21:00

BIC: Hebrew Language Classes Start Again!
2026-01-19 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-01-12 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-01-05 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-12-29 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-12-22 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-12-15 18:30 - 20:30 | Beth Israel Congregation, 2000 Washtenaw Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI, USA, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108, United States
We are offering Beginners Liturgical Hebrew and Intermediate Modern Hebrew. Please see registration page for more details.

JCC: Freedom Songs
2026-01-19 15:00 - 17:00
Join the community for the 7th Annual Freedom Songs Sing-Along on Monday, January 19 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. From 3-4 PM, the Ypsilanti Youth Choir, led by Crystal Harding, will sing songs of the Civil Rights Movement, songs about peace and justice, and songs of love and community. We’ll also spend some time remembering Matasha Allen (z”l) a loved member of our community who first brought people together in song years ago.
From 4-5 PM, we’ll be doing a Freedom Art Workshop with Zines (pronouced ‘zeen,’ short for fanzine). Zines are small, self-published DIY-booklets filled with creative content like art, writing, comics, or political messages, using simple tools like paper and photocopiers to share personal passions or counter-cultural ideas outside mainstream publishing. The use of fanzine art was crucial during the Civil Rights Movement; they helped get social justice missions and visions out into the world which led to fostering community and building solidarity.

Register via JLive HERE: https://jlive.app/events/13999

Rosh Chodesh Sh'vat
2026-01-19
Beginning of new Hebrew month of Sh’vat

FED: Community Strategic Planning Retreat
2026-01-18 09:00 - 17:00

JCC: Film Discussion Group with Russ Collins
2026-01-14 19:00 - 20:30

HDS State of the School Event
2026-01-13 18:00 - 20:30

ORT Movie Group
2026-01-11 16:00 - 17:30 | Zoom
The ORT Movie Group meets at 4PM on Zoom on the second Sunday of the month, with some exceptions (holidays, etc.). The group selects two movies to
watch on our own (through streaming sites) and discuss each month.
For more information about membership, to see the list of movies we have watched, or for contact information, check the website. Membership in ORT is required.
The website is ortannarbor.org. Look for the Movie Group page for the latest schedule information.

PJ Explores with HDS
2026-01-11 11:00 - 13:00 | Hands on Museum, 220 E. Ann Street, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

JFS Songs for Support
2026-01-10 17:00 - 21:00 | WCC – Morris Lawrence Building, 4800 E Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor, MI, 48105, United States
Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County is thrilled to parter with the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance to present the second annual Songs for Support concert.
BROADWAY IN ANN ARBOR – ONE NIGHT ONLY!
By attending, sponsoring, or purchasing an ad for this event, you join us in supporting critical programs and services that empower individuals, support families, and strengthen our community’s most vulnerable members. Learn more about the important work JFS continues to do in our local community and beyond by clicking here.
Event Information:
Saturday, January 10, 2026
Morris Lawrence Building, Washtenaw Community College
Registration opens 6:15p.m.
Program Recital begins 7:00 p.m.
Followed by Dessert Reception

Asara B'Tevet
2025-12-30
Fast commemorating the siege of Jerusalem

Chanukah: 8th Day
2025-12-22
The Jewish festival of rededication; also known as the Festival of Lights

Rosh Chodesh Tevet
2025-12-21, 2025-12-20
Beginning of new Hebrew month of Tevet

Chanukah: 8 Candles
2025-12-21

Chanukah: 7 Candles
2025-12-20

TBE: Brotherhood Latke Dinner
2025-12-19 17:00 - 18:30 | Temple Beth Emeth, 2309 Packard St, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
Brotherhood Latke Dinner. December 19 at 5 PM, Shabbat to follow at 6:30 PM. RSVP by 12/18. $15 per person, $10 for children 10 and under. Latkes, Sour Cream, Applesauce, Tuna Salad, Tossed Salad, Mac & Cheese, plus nuggets and fish sticks for kids! This dinner replaces Tot Shabbat that week.

Chanukah: 6 Candles
2025-12-19

Chanukah: 5 Candles
2025-12-18

Chanukah: 4 Candles
2025-12-17

Chanukah: 3 Candles
2025-12-16

TBE: Plymouth Menorah Lighting
2025-12-15 17:00 - 18:30 | Temple Beth Emeth, 2309 Packard St, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
Menorah Lighting and Hanukkah Celebration in Downtown Plymouth. December 15 at 5 PM at Kellogg Park. Join us in lighting the Hanukkah candles and listening to traditional stories and songs.
