Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor

EMU Center for Jewish Studies Presents Professor Eric Yellen
2024-02-12 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Detroit) | Eastern Michigan University Student Center 300, 900 Oakwood St, Ypsilanti, MI, 48197, United States
Professor Yellin will speak to us about his curatorial work for the new Capital Jewish Museum in DC.

TBE: Congregational Read Book Discussion (on Zoom)
2024-02-12 19:30 - 21:00 | Temple Beth Emeth, 2309 Packard St, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
For the past few years, the Social Action Committee has coordinated a Congregational Read, a book club type of gathering where everyone reads the same book, and then discussion groups are held to talk about the book. This year, we will read The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson. The theme of this book will be part of our overall focus on civil rights this year. The Social Action Committee is sponsoring a congregational civil rights trip in the spring.
We have two discussion group sessions scheduled:
Both dates will be a full discussion of the book. However, you are welcome to attend both!
REGISTER HERE for Monday, February, 12, 7:30 p.m. on Zoom
REGISTER HERE for Saturday, February. 24 in person at TBE after a 7 p.m. Havdalah service with Cantor Hayut
REGISTER HERE to attend BOTH February 12 and February 24 sessions.
We hope that you will start reading The Warmth of Other Suns soon. There are copies at the Ann Arbor District Library, but you’ll need to hurry to get your copy in time!

TBE: Israel: Where Are We Now?
2024-02-12 19:30 - 21:00 | Temple Beth Emeth, 2309 Packard St, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
More details to come.

FED Israeli Movie Club - "Fill the Void" (2012)
2024-02-14 18:30 - 21:00 | Jewish Community Center of Ann Arbor, 2935 Birch Hollow Drive, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108, United States
Fill the Void (למלא את החלל – lemale et ha’ḥalal) is a 2012 Israeli drama film written and directed by Rama Burshtein. It focuses on life among the Haredi Jewish community in Tel Aviv, Israel. Hadas Yaron stars as Shira Mendelman, an 18-year-old girl who is pressured to marry her older sister’s husband, following the death of her sister in childbirth. (Wikipedia synopsis)
Some of the film’s accolades:
2013 Winner Carlo di Palma Award – European Cinematographer – Asaf Sudri
2012 Winner Israeli Film Competition Award – Best Cinematography
2012 Winner Award of the Israeli Film Academy – Best Film
The film will be shown with Hebrew audio and English subtitles.
IMDB Trailer and additional film info: Fill the Void (2012) – IMDb
REGISTER TO ATTEND

HDS Academic Fair
2024-02-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Hebrew Day School of AA, 2937 Birch Hollow Drive, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108, United States

FED NEXTGen A2 Hygge Havdallah
2024-02-17 18:00 - 20:00 | MI
Register here.

TBE: Plant-Based Eating Challenge - Faith and Food
2024-02-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Temple Beth Emeth, 2309 Packard St, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
*Congregation-only Event*
The faith leaders of all three Genesis congregations will do a panel discussion on the theme of faith and food. We will open up the link for the Plant-Based Eating Challenge during the event.
More details to come!

FED: Board Meeting
2024-02-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Jewish Community Center of Ann Arbor, 2935 Birch Hollow Drive, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108, United States

BIC: Beth Israel Presents Rabbi Sharon Brous in conversation with Rav Nadav Caine
2024-02-20 18:30 - 20:30 | Beth Israel Congregation, 2000 Washtenaw Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI, USA, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108, United States
Please join us as we welcome Rabbi Sharon Brous. Febraury 20th at 6 pm in the sanctuary at BIC, she will discuss her latest book in conversation with Rav Nadav Caine and sign copies. Registration required. UM and EMU students, teens, and members will receive a free copy of the book, “The Amen Effect”, non-members can purchase for $10, as well as anyone wanting an additional copy.
ABOUT THE AMEN EFFECT
From one of our country’s most prominent rabbis, an inspiring book about the power of community based on one of her most impactful sermons.In a time of loneliness and isolation, social rupture and alienation, what will it take to mend our broken hearts and rebuild our society?Sharon Brous—a leading American rabbi—makes the case that the spiritual work of our time, as instinctual as it is counter-cultural, is to find our way to one other in celebration, in sorrow, and in solidarity. To show up for each other in moments of joy and pain, vulnerability and possibility, to invest in relationships of shared purpose and build communities of care.Brous contends that it is through honoring our most basic human instinct– the yearning for real connection– that we reawaken our shared humanity and begin to heal. This kind of sacred presence is captured by the word amen, a powerful ancient idea that we affirm the fullness of one another’s experience by demonstrating, in body and word: “I see you. You are not alone.”
An acclaimed preacher and story-teller, Brous pairs heart-driven anecdotes from her experience building and pastoring to a leading-edge faith community over the past two decades with ancient Jewish wisdom and contemporary science. The result is a clarion call: the sense of belonging engendered by our genuine presence is not only a social and biological need, but a moral and spiritual necessity.
With original insights and practical tools, The Amen Effect translates foundational ideas into simple practices that connect us to our better angels, offering a blueprint for a more meaningful life and a more connected and caring world.

FED Info Session for Student Exchange to Israel
2024-02-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Jewish Community Center of Ann Arbor, 2935 Birch Hollow Drive, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108, United States
REGISTER FOR THE INFO SESSION HERE!

Want to spend JUNE 30-JULY 10, 2024 in sunny Israel? Be part of the awesome STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM!
Join us to learn all about the trip. This trip is open to current 9th and 10th graders.

ORT Book Group
2024-02-21 19:30 - 21:00 | TBD
The ORT Book Group meets monthly on the third Wednesday of the month. During the Spring and Fall, the meetings will be in person at the Jewish Community Center. During the bad weather months, they will meet on zoom.
Schedule information, the books being discussed, and the requirements for membership can be find on our website: ORTannarbor.org.

TBE: Getting Good At Getting Older
2024-02-22 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-03-07 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
As part of a new initiative at Temple Beth Emeth we are offering programming and study sessions centered around the art of aging through a Jewish lens. More information about future programming will be coming soon. Until then, please join us for our 6 part book discussion using the text Getting Good at Getting Older by Richard Siegel and Laura Geller. The book can be purchased from most major book retailers. This is open to adults of all ages who are open to learning about aging.
One-time registration required. REGISTER HERE.
All session are on Zoom.

Purim Katan
2024-02-23 | MI
Minor Purim celebration during Adar I on leap years

TBE: Congregational Read Book Discussion (in person)
2024-02-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Temple Beth Emeth, 2309 Packard St, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

WTBE Art Reception with Joan Cohen Jones
2024-02-25 11:00 - 12:30 | Jewish Community Center of Ann Arbor, 2935 Birch Hollow Drive, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108, United States

What Would You Do? A Racial Justice Workshop by HDS
2024-02-26 18:00 - 19:30 | Jewish Community Center of Ann Arbor, 2935 Birch Hollow Drive, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108, United States
This workshop builds on the How to Talk to Your Kids about Racial Justice sessions held over the past year. It is open to community members interested in honest dialogue with their neighbors, leaders and caregivers, and does not require previous participation.
During “What Would You Do? A Racial Justice Workshop” participants will come together over dinner to build community through conversations based in a framework of Jewish values. Throughout the meal, participants will work through strategies for approaching complex issues like racial heritages, skin color, systemic anti-Black racism, and racial justice.
Childcare and dinner will be provided. Registration is required by February 19th: https://forms.gle/NyTNG2XtZ5f3xQig6
To help us cover dinner costs, we are requesting $10 for each adult and $5 for each child. If cost is a concern, please reach out directly to Rachel Jacobson (rachel.ilyse.jacobson@gmail.com) or Esther Terry (ebjacinto@gmail.com). Thank you to Ann Arbor Hebrew Day School for sponsoring this program.

TBE: Service of Comfort and Connection
2024-02-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Temple Beth Emeth, 2309 Packard St, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
Led by Cantor Emerita Annie Rose and Rabbi Josh Whinston.
When a loved one or friend is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, we are often left to make our way through a wide variety of information to learn how we can be supportive and helpful in whatever ways are called for. This service is for anyone who’s been through that experience, whether with a loved one or even more distantly. We hope you will join us for this service in our chapel or on zoom.
Please

FED: Allocations Committee - Virtual Town Hall
2024-02-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
The Allocations committee will present information on the allocations process, Community Engagement Fund & the Zelma Weisfeld Fund followed by the opportunity for community members and organizations to ask questions.
RSVP for the Zoom link to James@Jewishannarbor.org

Amster Gallery Exhibition with Joan Cohen Jones
2024-02-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Jewish Community Center of Ann Arbor, 2935 Birch Hollow Drive, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108, United States

Hatmadah BBYO Lock-In
2024-03-02 17:00 - 21:30 | Jewish Community Center of Ann Arbor, 2935 Birch Hollow Drive, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108, United States
Join Hatmadah for a MEMBERS-ONLY lock in at the JCC in Ann Arbor! You won’t want to miss this awesome evening full of food, fun and games!
Registration ends Wednesday, February 28th at 11pm. Become a member by then and you can go for free!

TBE: Renaissance Group Game Night
2024-03-02 19:00 - 22:00 | Temple Beth Emeth, 2309 Packard St, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
Spring Game Night for the Renaissance Group. Members will bring games to be played.

TBE: Renaissance Group Game Night
2024-03-02 19:00 - 22:00 | Temple Beth Emeth, 2309 Packard St, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
Get ready for a night of Fun at the Renaissance Group Game Night on Saturday Night, March 2 from 7-
10 pm in the Social Hall. The event is open to all adult TBE members. There is no cost to attend.
You are strongly encouraged to bring a game or two that you love and are willing to teach and play with
others but bringing a game is not required. It should be possible to enjoy the game in about an hour
even if it is not fully completed.
If you would like to join us, please register below and plan to bring a small evening snack/dessert to
share at the event.
Hope to see you for a night of Fun and Friendship in March.

TBE: Plant-Based Eating Challenge
2024-03-03 08:00 - 17:00 | Temple Beth Emeth, 2309 Packard St, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
*Congregation-only Event*
People who signed up for the Plant-Based Challenge will pick up their bags; we will have a cooking demonstration, presentation on “why plant-based,” and some of the participants will share plant-based snacks.
More details to come!

HDS Trivia Night
2024-03-03 13:30 - 16:00 | Hebrew Day School of AA, 2937 Birch Hollow Drive, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108, United States
Join HDS for a movie-based trivia night!
Tickets are $10/person and include 1 free snack!
Babysitting will be provided:
$20 for all kids 3 and older in advance or $25 at the door.

FED A Conversation with Ori Urian - The Current Creative Landscape in Israel
2024-03-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Jewish Community Center of Ann Arbor, 2935 Birch Hollow Drive, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108, United States

A Conversation with Ori Urian About the Current Creative Landscape in Israel
2024-03-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Jewish Community Center of Ann Arbor, 2935 Birch Hollow Drive, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108, United States
“A Conversation with Ori Urian About the Current Creative Landscape in Israel” on March 4th at 7:00 pm at the JCC.

JFS Board of Directors Meeting
2024-03-06 17:00 - 19:00 | MI

FED Israeli Community Meeting – Playwriting workshop with Playwright Ori Urian (In Hebrew)
2024-03-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Jewish Community Center of Ann Arbor, 2935 Birch Hollow Drive, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108, United States
מפגש קהילה וסדנת כתיבה בעברית עם המחזאי אורי אוריין

Event Description: Israeli community meeting and Hebrew writing workshop with Israeli playwriter Ori Urian
מפגש קהילתי וסדנת כתיבה עם המחזאי אורי אוריין, שמבקר באן ארבור במסגרת תוכנית אקדמית של אונ’ מזרח מישיגן (EMU).
נפגש, נקיים ארוחת POTLUCK משותפת, נחכים ונתנסה בכתיבה.
RSVP Here
מפגש קהילתי וסדנת כתיבה עם המחזאי אורי אוריין
?איך הופכים סיפור אישי לטקסט דרמטי
.אורי אוריין, שחקן, מחזאי ותסריטאי מישראל, במפגש שמביא טעימה מעולם התסריטאות באווירה כיפית וחווייתית
.אין צורך בידע מוקדם. משך הסדנה שעתיים
JCC-יום רביעי, 6 במרץ בשעה 19:00 ב
המפגש ללא תשלום
!במסגרת המפגש נקיים גם ארוחת POTLUCK משותפת כמיטב המסורת – הביאו אתכם משהו טעים

TBE: Elementary Shabbat and Family Camp
2024-03-08 17:45 - 18:30 | Temple Beth Emeth, 2309 Packard St, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
Elementary Shabbat: A short service, song session, and community building!
Dinner: $5, registration requested.
Family Camp: Family Camp is part of our monthly Elementary Shabbats, although younger and older siblings are totally welcome, too! Each time we will have a different theme, largely focused on Jewish holidays, and we will play team-building games and have competitions all based around that theme.
It provides an opportunity for families to play and learn together, for students to reinforce and share some of what they are learning in the classroom, and most importantly, to strengthen ties among students and parents/caretakers.
