JCC: Children's book "Jason Belongs" with HDS and ECC
2025-12-08 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Detroit) | Hebrew Day School of AA, 2937 Birch Hollow Drive, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108, United States
HDS and ECC @ The Jewish Book Series present:
An evening with Jason Schachter McKinney, author of “Jason Belongs”
Join us on 12/8 at the HDS Anna Schwalb Memorial Library A Story of Identity, Music, and Finding Your Place

5:30 – 6:15 PM, Gathering & Read Aloud: Jason shares his inspiring true story
6:15 – 6:45 PM, Pizza Dinner: Please register
6:45 PM – End, Sing Along: Join us for a fun all-ages music

ABOUT THE BOOK
Jason Belongs tells the true story of navigating identity as an African-heritage Jew from a day school in Wisconsin to concert halls around the world. A powerful story about finding where you belong and using your gifts to bridge communities.
RSVP for free: https://jlive.app/events/13577

BIC: Hebrew Language Classes Start Again!
2025-12-08 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-12-15 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-12-22 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-12-29 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: Film Discussion Group with Russ Collins
2025-12-10 19:00 - 20:30

JCC: Amster Gallery Exhibition with Jen Lewis + Sara Young
2025-12-11 18:00 - 19:30 | Jewish Community Center of Ann Arbor, 2935 Birch Hollow Drive, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108, United States
Please join us at the Amster Gallery on Thursday, December 11 from 6-7:30 PM to view the amazing work of two talented artists! Jennifer Lewis brings her Stars of David Project all the way from Chattanooga, Tennessee to show in our gallery space. The Stars of David Project offers a tribute to the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust. Each hand-drawn, carefully placed star represents a life cut short by the Nazi regime. Sara Young of Southeast Michigan, who showed a small sampling of her work in the Amster Gallery Group Show, will be featuring a large collection of spectacular 3D Wood Etchings and Engravings in the Newman Lounge.
Jennifer will be joining us over Zoom, and Sara will be here at the JCC to talk and answer questions.
Come schmooze and have a nosh while exploring beautiful and meaningful artwork. Pieces will be up and available for viewing until January 7, 2026.
Jennifer Lewis’s Stars of David Project is a traveling exhibit, but prints and greeting card sets will be sold. Sara Young’s pieces will be available for purchase.
We hope to see you here at the JCC on Thursday, December 11!

Chanukah: 1 Candle
2025-12-14
The Jewish festival of rededication; also known as the Festival of Lights

Taste of Gan: Y5s-K Open House!
2025-12-14 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

מסיבת חנוכה ישראלית לילדים (Israeli Hanukkah Kids' Party)
2025-12-14 11:00 - 12:00 | 2935 Birch Hollow Dr 2935 Birch Hollow Dr, Ann Arbor
הצטרפו אלינו למסיבת חנוכה ישראלית לגילאי 2-7 בהנחיית השינשינים של הפדרציה
היהודית
בתכנית: מוזיקת חג, סופגניות ופעילות יצירה חגיגית
האירוע בחינם אבל נדרש להירשם מראש- אנא בחרו את מספר הכרטיסים כמספר המגיעים
**יום ראשון, 12.14**
**11:00-12:00**
נתראה!
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13886

FED: מסיבת חנוכה ישראלית לילדים (Israeli Hanukkah Kids' Party)
2025-12-14 11:00 - 12:30 | Hebrew Day School of AA, 2937 Birch Hollow Drive, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108, United States
המסיבה תתקיים בספרייה של בית הספר היהודי
The party will be held at the HDS Library

ORT Movie Group
2025-12-14 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.

TBE: Renaissance Group Hanukkah Party
2025-12-14 16:00 - 19:00 | Temple Beth Emeth, 2309 Packard St, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
Renaissance Group Annual Hanukkah Party. December 14 at 4 PM at Chapel Hill Condos. $5 per person. Bring a dish to pass (appetizer, main dish, or dessert) and White Elephant Gift.

TBE: Hanukkah Party
2025-12-14 17:00 - 18:30 | Temple Beth Emeth, 2309 Packard St, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
TBE’s Hanukkah Party! December 14 from 5-6:30 PM in the Social Hall. Join us for Dreidel Games, Cookie Decorating, Pin the Shamash on the Hannukiah, treats for kids and adults, and Hanukkah Singing!

Light Up The Night Chanukah Lighting
2025-12-14 18:00 - 20:00

Chanukah: 2 Candles
2025-12-15

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.

FED: Board Meeting
2025-12-15 19:00 - 21:00

Chanukah: 3 Candles
2025-12-16

Chanukah: 4 Candles
2025-12-17

ORT Book Group
2025-12-17 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.

Chanukah: 5 Candles
2025-12-18

Chanukah: 6 Candles
2025-12-19

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.

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

Chanukah: 7 Candles
2025-12-20

Chanukah: 8 Candles
2025-12-21

Chanukah: 8th Day
2025-12-22

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