Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor

JCLP: Sukkot Open House
2025-10-08 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Detroit) | University of Michigan School of Social Work, 1080 South University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, United States
JCLP Sukkot Open House
The Jewish Communal Leadership Program invites you to join JCLP for our annual Sukkot Open House in the SSW courtyard on Wednesday evening, October 8, 2025, from 5:00 – 7:00, with an informal welcome at 5:45 pm.
All are welcome – no prior knowledge of Judaism or Jewish holidays required.
The annual harvest festival of Sukkot centers around the temporary structure of the sukkah where, traditionally, for eight days, Jews eat, gather, welcome guests, and reflect upon the richness of the natural world and the fragility of the human structures we build upon it. The laws of Sukkot mandate both hospitality and joy even in difficult times.
This year, at a time of great challenge on campus and beyond, please join us in building links of community and letting in the light. Together.
Dairy, kosher-style traditional fare provided by Amanda’s Kitchen.
RSVP Here

Sukkot III (CH''M)
2025-10-09
Feast of Tabernacles

Sukkot IV (CH''M)
2025-10-10

Sukkot V (CH''M)
2025-10-11

Sukkot VI (CH''M)
2025-10-12

Taste of Gan: Y5s-K Open House!
2025-10-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Hebrew Day School of AA, 2937 Birch Hollow Drive, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108, United States
Hebrew Day School has been leading excellent Jewish education in Ann Arbor for the past 50 years. Join our vibrant Y5s-5 community of learners!
In “Taste of Gan” (Gan – “kindergarten” in Hebrew) we’ll visit our Gan class, meet Gan teachers, play, listen to a story or enjoy crafts.
“Taste of Gan” is a free, engaging playtime we accommodate, alongside other opportunities to connect to our community.
Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/2aYLhrmQboksajMJA
You are welcome to follow us on social media to stay updated: https://www.facebook.com/HebrewDaySchoolAnnArbor
To learn more about our school, please visit: https://hdsaa.org/
For more information, please contact Orit Aviran, director of Admissions, Communications and Marketing: oaviran@hdsaa.org

FED: מסיבת סוכות ישראלית לילדים (Israeli Sukkot Kids' Party)
2025-10-12 11:00 - 12:30 | Jewish Community Center of Ann Arbor, 2935 Birch Hollow Drive, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108, United States

מסיבת סוכות ישראלית לילדים (Israeli Sukkot Kids’ Party)
2025-10-12 11:00 - 12:30 | Jewish Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor 2935 Birch Hollow Dr, Ann Arbor
מסיבת סוכות ישראלית לגילאי 4-7
הצטרפו אלינו בשעה 11:00-12:30 לאווירה ישראלית כיפית שבה נחגוג ביחד את חג
הסוכות עם פעילות יצירה, מסיבת ריקודים עם שירי חג בעברית ונשנושים.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13221

ORT Movie Group
2025-10-12 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.

Sukkot VII (Hoshana Raba)
2025-10-13

Soup in the Sukkah: A Lions and Poms Appreciation Event
2025-10-13 12:30 - 14:00 | Jewish Community Center of Ann Arbor, 2935 Birch Hollow Drive, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108, United States
Join us for lunch and an opportunity to create your own Fall bouquet as we at Federation say “Thank You” at this year’s Lions and Pomegranates donor appreciation Event. We are grateful for your leadership and generosity.
We will spend time together in the Sukkah, enjoying a light lunch while we discuss what Sukkot means to us and create our own beautiful representations of the season. We hope to see you there!

Register Here

Soup in the Sukkah: A Lions & Poms Appreciation Event
2025-10-13 12:30 - 14:00 | Jewish Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor 2935 Birch Hollow Dr, Ann Arbor
Join us for lunch and an opportunity to create your own Fall bouquet as we at
Federation say “Thank You” at this year’s Lions and Pomegranates donor
appreciation Event. We are grateful for your leadership and generosity.
We will spend time together in the Sukkah, enjoying a light lunch while we
discuss what Sukkot means to us and create our own beautiful representations
of the season. We hope to see you there!
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13149

TBE: Simchat Torah Family Fun Event
2025-10-13 17:00 - 18:00 | Temple Beth Emeth, 2309 Packard St, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
TBE families are invited to a fun, creative hour of flag-making to celebrate Simchat Torah!
Children under 10 years of age are expected to have an adult present with them during this event.
Questions? email: rwilson@templebethemeth.org.

BIC: Hebrew Language Classes Start Again!
2025-10-13 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-10-20 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.

Shmini Atzeret
2025-10-14
Eighth Day of Assembly

Simchat Torah
2025-10-15
Day of Celebrating the Torah

ORT Book Group
2025-10-15 19:30 - 21:00 | 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.

JCC: Annual Vaccination Clinic
2025-10-16 15:00 - 18:00 | Jewish Community Center of Ann Arbor, 2935 Birch Hollow Drive, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108, United States

Reflections: Commemorating 10/7
2025-10-16 18:00 - 19:45
**Remembering October 7: Maya Izoutcheev Shares Her Story**
In commemoration of the October 7 massacre, the Ann Arbor Jewish community
will gather to remember — not with empty words, but with testimony, and with
reflective music & art aimed at remembrance. The Jewish Community’s annual
commemoration this year will feature Maya Izoutcheev, a survivor of the Nova
Festival massacre, whose story is wrenching, vivid, and full of courage. Join
us in remembering those we have lost and recognizing those we still need to
bring home.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12967

שיחה פתוחה עם מאיה איזוצ׳ייב שביעי באוקטובר והמאבק עד היום
2025-10-18 20:00 - 22:00
על מאיה:
מאיה (30), עבדה כסלקטורית במסיבת הנובה ושרדה את ה-7 באוקטובר הנורא.
ביום הנורא היא איבדה חברים ומאז נאבקה למען שחרורו של חברה הטוב גיא גלבוע- דלאל
ופועלת להנצחת הנרצחים במסיבת הנובה.
כחלק ממאבקה מאיה פוגשת קהילות בארה״ב ומדריכה סיורים באתר הנובה בהם משתפת את
סיפורה.
**המפגש יתקיים בעברית**
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13293

ORT Opening Event
2025-10-19 15:00 - 17:00
The Fall Opening Event for ORT Ann Arbor takes place on Sunday, October 19 at 3:00. Speakers will be sharing current information on ORT schools in the world’s hotspots. Contact Gretta Spier, gretspier@gmail.com, for more information or check the website: ortannarbor.org.

TBE: Psalms and (P)spirituality Class
2025-10-20 12:00 - 13:30 | Temple Beth Emeth, 2309 Packard St, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
While a small number of psalms are woven into our prayer services, few of us have engaged broadly or deeply with the Book of Psalms. Join Rabbi Chelsea in an exploration of this piece of our shared canon, with an emphasis on forging a personal relationship to such poetry today. This 4-part series is also wonderful preparation for TBE’s Shabbaton with Rabbi Jade Sank Ross November 14th & 15th and will be based in her new book, To You I Call: Psalms Throughout Our Lives. While not a requirement for the course, you may wish to purchase a copy of the book through the CCAR Press.

U-M Frankel Center Event: The Great Yiddish Parade: Culture, Activism, and Song
2025-10-21 17:00 - 19:00 | Thayer Building – Room 2022, 202 South Thayer St, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
Join Vivi Lachs, author of East End Jews: Sketches from the London Yiddish Press, and the Frankel Center’s Yiddish Lecturer, Elena Luchina, for a Yiddish Workshop geared towards students.
More details to come.

Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan
2025-10-22, 2025-10-23
Beginning of new Hebrew month of Cheshvan

Israel Symphony Orchestra Rishon Lezion String Trio
2025-10-22 | Beth Israel Congregation, 2000 Washtenaw Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI, USA, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108, United States

JCC: Film Discussion Group with Russ Collins
2025-10-22 19:00 - 20:30

U-M Frankel Center Event: On Jewish Print Media with Author Vivi Lachs
2025-10-23 17:30 - 19:00 | Thayer Building – Room 2022, 202 South Thayer St, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
The 2025-26 Frankel Institute “Jews & Media” Theme year is pleased to welcome Vivi Lachs, author of East End Jews: Sketches from the London Yiddish Press, to Ann Arbor for a special presentation on Jewish print media in collaboration with Frankel Institute Fellows.

Stay tuned for more details!

TBE: Kitchen Kindess
2025-10-25 12:30 - 14:00 | Temple Beth Emeth, 2309 Packard St, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
Looking for a volunteer opportunity to engage in as a family? TBE’s Caring Community group provides meals to members in times of transition and need. Your family can contribute to these efforts by preparing delicious meals together at TBE. Come enjoy a pizza lunch yourselves and then prep food to support others. Recipes and ingredients will be provided, no experience necessary to join!
This event is intended for families.
