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SUMMARY:Asana Tova New Year's Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Prepare your mind and body for the Jewish New Year with NEXTGen Detroit\nBalance and some evening outdoor yoga. We’ll be centering ourselves with a\nrelaxed yoga class designed for all levels — perfect for first-timers and\nbeginners as well as seasoned yogis. And we’re keeping this get-together sweet\nand seasonal with some cider and donuts from everyone’s favorite cider mill\nright down the street. Grab your stretchy pants and meet us there! \nIf you’re not up for yoga\, but would like to come hang out for cider and\ndonuts\, you’re more than welcome! Just arrive closer to 7 PM. \nPlease bring your own yoga mat or towel.\n****\n$15 per person includes yoga class\, cider and donuts.\n$5 per person if just coming for cider and donuts.\nA kosher and gluten free option is available upon request. \nPlease register no later than September 11.\nThis event is intended for young adults ages 21 to 39. \nThank you to our NEXTGen Detroit Balance chairs: Shelby Miller and\nAmanda Polk \n**About NEXTGen Detroit Balance**\nNEXTGen Detroit Balance is a series of programs and events focused on\nproviding young adult Jewish Detroiters with access to conversations and\nexperiences that promote mental and emotional wellness. \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12772
URL:https://jewishdetroit.org/event/asana-tova-new-years-yoga/
LOCATION:Franklin Park 26425 Wellington Rd\, Franklin
CATEGORIES:NEXTGen Detroit
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation NEXTGen Detroit":MAILTO:nextgendetroit@jfmd.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251017T200000
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SUMMARY:Family Shabbat 2025
DESCRIPTION:**THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT** \nCome together with fellow NEXTGen Detroit and JFamily families for a joyful\nand meaningful Shabbat evening! Enjoy Shabbat dinner and quality time with\nyour crew with plenty of fun for the kids including arts and crafts and a\nbounce house to keep the little ones smiling all night long. Plus the chance\nto snap a professional family photo.****Whether you’re a NEXTGen Detroit\nregular or it’s your first event\, this is the perfect chance to connect with\nother young families and discover all that Federation and NEXTGen Detroit have\nto offer.  You don’t need to be a Knollwood Country Club member\, all are\nwelcome!\nOpen to families with children ages 0-10\nKosher-style meal\nPlease note: No ripped jeans\, or spaghetti strap tops\n$55 per adult | $25 per child\nFree for children ages 0-2\nPlease RSVP by Friday\, October 10th\n**Thank you to our event co-chairs:**\nSharon Fass\nLindsay Kalt\nStephanie Parzen \n**Thank you to our event hosts:**\nEllie & Mitch Barnett\nLauren & Adam Blanck\nAbi & Eric Berlin\nLauren & Dorin Deitch\nMorgan & Danny Kaufman\nAndrew & Maddi Luckoff\nEmily & Zack Slabotsky\nJaime & Mitch Weiss\nJenna & Michael Wolf\nAshley Zlatopolsky & Joe Kudlacik \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12699
URL:https://jewishdetroit.org/event/family-shabbat-2025/
LOCATION:Knollwood Country Club 5050 W Maple Rd\,
CATEGORIES:Families,NEXTGen Detroit,Young Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation NEXTGen Detroit":MAILTO:nextgendetroit@jfmd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251022T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251022T210000
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SUMMARY:Gather & Graze:\nAn Olive Oil & Chocolate Tasting with Mongers Provisions
DESCRIPTION:Wake up your palate with NEXTGen Detroit! Sample the best of the best when it\ncomes to these culinary favorites: olive oil and chocolate! Our friends at\nMonger’s Provisions will lead us through an insightful tasting and offer some\ncreative ideas for using these go-to ingredients in new and different ways.\nWe’re also excited to share that a few of the products we will be trying are\ncoming to us from Israel! \nUntil October 16: $35 per person.\nAfter October 16: $45 per person.\nIncludes tasting\, drinks and light bites.\nA minimum donation to Federations 2026 Annual Campaign is suggested to attend\nthis event. \nThis event will be hosted at a private residence in Bloomfield Hills. The\naddress will be shared with registrants closer to the event. \nThank you to our event chairs: Karlee Goodwin and Gillian Porter\nThank you to our Israel and Overseas chairs: Benjamin Blumenstein and Jeffrey\nSondheimer \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12932
URL:https://jewishdetroit.org/event/gather-grazean-olive-olive-chocolate-tasting-with-mongers-provisions/
LOCATION:Private Residence Private Lake Dr\,
CATEGORIES:NEXTGen Detroit,Young Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation NEXTGen Detroit":MAILTO:nextgendetroit@jfmd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251030T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251030T213000
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SUMMARY:Boo-ish and Jewish L'Chaim Detroit at Detroit Fleat
DESCRIPTION:Every month we meet up at a local watering hole\, and you are always invited!\nThis month we’re raising a glass to all things spooky scary in Jewish culture\n— from dybbuks and golems\, to demons and estries. Grab a friend\, or come solo\nand make some new pals and meet us at Detroit Fleat in Ferndale. \nRegister in advance for $8 and your first drink is on us! And feel free to use\nthis as a dress rehearsal for your costume for the next night. \n**To show our _thanks_ for coming to this event\, we’re hooking you up with a\nspecial offer! All attendees will receive a special rate on a ticket to Oy!\nWhat A Night: The Thanksgiving Eve Fundraiser at The Daxton.** \n$12 per person on October 30. \nThis event is intended for young adults ages 21 to 39. \nThank you to our chairs: Jordan Lesson\, Meredith Berlin and Aaron Brown \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13216
URL:https://jewishdetroit.org/event/boo-ish-and-jewish-lchaim-detroit-at-detroit-fleat/
LOCATION:Detroit Fleat 1820 E 9 Mile Rd\, Ferndale
CATEGORIES:NEXTGen Detroit,Young Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation NEXTGen Detroit":MAILTO:nextgendetroit@jfmd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251116T120000
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SUMMARY:Boker Tov\, Detroit! at The Ferndale Project
DESCRIPTION:If happy hour and Sunday morning had a baby\, it’d be Boker Tov\, Detroit! Start\nyour Sunday Funday with a great cup of coffee\, laid-back vibes\, and some\ncasual mingling with fellow Jewish young adults. We’re taking over The\nFerndale Project for a chill morning hangout—complete with breakfast treats\nand caffeinated drinks. \n$5 per person when you pre-register.\n$10 at the door.\nTicket price includes coffee and light breakfast.\nDietary laws observed.\nThis event is intended for young adults ages 21 to 39. \nThanks to our event co-chairs: Samantha Vine and Jared Sherman \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13514
URL:https://jewishdetroit.org/event/boker-tov-detroit-at-the-ferndale-project/
LOCATION:Ferndale Project 567 Livernois\, Ferndale
CATEGORIES:NEXTGen Detroit,Young Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation NEXTGen Detroit":MAILTO:nextgendetroit@jfmd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251126T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251126T230000
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SUMMARY:Oy\, What a Night!
DESCRIPTION:Thanksgiving Eve is known for being the booziest and schmooziest night of the\nyear\, and we’re here for it! In true NEXTGen Detroit fashion\, we’re keeping\nall the fun of this annual tradition\, but upping the experience (hello\,\nDaxton…bye\, Roosevelts) and adding in an opportunity to make a meaningful\nimpact. No standing in a line wrapped around the block to get into the bar\nthis year — you’re walking right up to that velvet rope for a Thanksgiving Eve\nreunion with all your favorite hometown homies. We’ll be making l’chaims\,\nnoshing\, connecting _and  _supporting the work of the Jewish Federation and\nits Annual Campaign. \n**$20 per person until October 16  **includes two drink tickets and lite\nbites. \nIn addition to the cost of a ticket\, a minimum donation of **$36**  to the\nJewish Federation’s 2026 Annual Campaign is required to attend this event. \n**Your ticket purchase helps to cover the cost of the event\, but your donation\nto the Annual Campaign goes directly to support the work of the Jewish\nFederation and our 16 local and international partner agencies. You can learn\nmore about how your $36 will impact countless lives\n**(https://jfmdorg.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-\ncontent/uploads/2025/09/15152615/25_JFD_Annual-Report_DIGITAL-r.pdf)**.** \nAdditional drink tickets available for $6 each. \n**Ticket prices after October 16th:**\n$30 per person from October 17 – November 6.\n$40 per person from November 7 – November 19.\n$50 per person from November 20 – November 26. \nIf you have already made a donation to Federation’s 2026 Annual Campaign\,\nplease reach out to Ryan Otis at\n(https://mailto:otis@jewishdetroit.org) for a\nspecialized code to fully waive the donation fee. \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13312
URL:https://jewishdetroit.org/event/oy-what-a-night/
LOCATION:Daxton Hotel 298 S Old Woodward Ave\, Birmingham\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:NEXTGen Detroit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251203T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251203T203000
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SUMMARY:Rebel Jews at MI-Combat Tactical Laser Tag
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Rebel Jews! We’re on a mission to find the Jewish thrill-seekers\,\nboundary-breakers and dare devils of Metro Detroit — and do what they do!\nBring your sense of adventure\, because we’re hanging up our Good Jewish\nBoy/Girl/Person hats and doing something _meshugana_ for a change. \nOn this edition of Rebel Jews\, we’re putting down our space lasers and picking\nup our laser guns. But seriously folks\, forget the black light meets neon duct\ntape laser tag of your youth\, this is a serious simulation. MI-Combat Tactical\nLaser Tag is not for the timid. We’ll be jumping into an immersive gaming\nexperience\, competing in thrilling missions on Hollywood style sets and using\nrealistic equipment with live noise and recoil. So\, are you ready for combat? \n$35 per person includes dinner and combat.\nCertified kosher option available upon request.\nClosed-toe shoes are required and athletic wear is recommended. \nA minimum donation of $36 to Federation’s 2026 Annual Campaign is suggested to\nattend this event. \nThis event is intended for young adults ages 21 to 39. \nThank you to our event co-chairs:\nNoah Cohen\, Sydney Yates and Adam York \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13587
URL:https://jewishdetroit.org/event/rebel-jews-at-mi-combat-tactical-laser-tag/
LOCATION:MI-Combat 29380 John R Rd\, Madison Heights
CATEGORIES:NEXTGen Detroit
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation NEXTGen Detroit":MAILTO:nextgendetroit@jfmd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251209T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251209T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T204258
CREATED:20251104T212134Z
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SUMMARY:Talking (Sweet) Shop: Noshing and Networking at Think Sweet
DESCRIPTION:Join NEXTWork\, NEXTGen Detroit and Gesher’s top-shelf networking program at\nThink Sweet\, a joyful new addition to Metro Detroit’s kosher food scene. Owned\nby Jack and Kayla Hazan\, Think Sweet is a candy and treat destination born\nfrom a simple but ambitious vision: create a place where people from all\nbackgrounds can enjoy a wide selection of kosher sweets\, served with a warm\nwelcome. Treat yourself to top-tier networking while you build your own candy\nbag and sample one of their signature slushies. You’ll also hear from Jack\nabout his inspiration for the store and what having a Jewish\, family-owned\nbusiness means to him. \n$18 includes networking\, candy bag and signature slushie\nPlease RSVP no later than December 8. \nThank you to our Event Chairs:\nEmily Elconin\nDaniel Snyder\nArie Zeidner \n**About Jack Hazan**\nJack Hazan is a Brooklyn-born entrepreneur who relocated to the Detroit area\nwith his wife\, Kayla and their two children. With a background in marketing\,\nretail and wholesale spanning some 20 + years\, he recognized a gap in the\nlocal community’s sweet-treat landscape: a place where families****all\nbackgrounds****and those with dietary restrictions could enjoy candy and\nconfections in a welcoming\, inclusive setting.  Guided by his love of New\nYork’s vibrant kosher food scene\, Jack founded Think Sweet to blend his retail\nexpertise with his passion for creating a joyful community space. The result:\na candy shop that is both a retail experience and a gathering spot bursting\nwith color\, fun\, and a sense of belonging. \n**NEXTWork is brought to you by Gesher Human Services and NEXTGen Detroit.\nSpecial thanks to the Hadas and Dennis Bernard NEXTWork Endowment Fund.** \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13513
URL:https://jewishdetroit.org/event/talking-sweet-shop-noshing-and-networking-at-think-sweet/
LOCATION:Think Sweet 32902 Middlebelt Rd\, Farmington Hills
CATEGORIES:NEXTGen Detroit,Young Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation NEXTGen Detroit":MAILTO:nextgendetroit@jfmd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260115T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260115T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T204258
CREATED:20251219T183849Z
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SUMMARY:Newish and Jewish L'Chaim Detroit at Barkside
DESCRIPTION:Hey\, welcome to Metro Detroit! Whether you’re just passing through or looking\nto make the Motor City home\, you picked a great place to hang your hat. We’d\nlove to welcome you and connect you with other newish and Jewish young adults\nand everything the NEXTGen Detroit community has to offer. Meet us at Barkside\nin Southfield for cool cocktails\, casual mingling and tail-wagging fun. If\nyou’ve got a dog\, bring ’em along — but if not\, no worries\, just bring\nyourself! \n $8 per person includes one drink ticket. \nIf you are bringing a pup please complete the following forms:\n**Waiver:**(https://form.jotform.com/232984202857160)\n**Registration:**(https://barksidedogbar.portal.gingrapp.com/#/public/new_customer) \nThank you to our event co-chairs: Gianni Carli\, Rachel Edelman and Andrew\nKlein \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14004
URL:https://jewishdetroit.org/event/newish-and-jewish-lchaim-detroit-at-barkside/
LOCATION:Barkside Southfield 15640 W Eleven Mile Rd\, Southfield
CATEGORIES:NEXTGen Detroit
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation NEXTGen Detroit":MAILTO:nextgendetroit@jfmd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260128T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260128T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T204258
CREATED:20251222T202804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T210434Z
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SUMMARY:Painting (and Dating) with a Twist
DESCRIPTION:We’re tapping in to our inner artists at this upcoming Interfaith Couples\nevent. Join us at Painting with a Twist in Ferndale and connect with other\nyoung adult interfaith couples as we enjoy some wine\, dessert and put our\npainting skills to the test. We’ll also have a meaningful discussion about\nnavigating the joys\, challenges and surprises of being in an interfaith\nrelationship. \n$60 per couple includes painting workshop and your finished masterpiece\, wine\nand desserts.\nSpace is limited. Please RSVP by January 26.\nThis event is open to young adult couples\, married or dating\, in which one\npartner identifies as Jewish. \n**Thank you to our Leadership**\nEvent Chairs: Morgan Katz and Billy Wiseman \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14003
URL:https://jewishdetroit.org/event/painting-and-dating-with-a-twist/
LOCATION:Painting with a Twist 200 W Nine Mile Rd\, Ferndale
CATEGORIES:NEXTGen Detroit
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation NEXTGen Detroit":MAILTO:nextgendetroit@jfmd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260223T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260223T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T204258
CREATED:20260210T185430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T150021Z
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SUMMARY:From Cringe to Confidence: Mastering Authentic Networking
DESCRIPTION:Networking doesn’t have to feel forced\, awkward\, or performative. Join\nNEXTWork\, NEXTGen Detroit and Gesher’s top-shelf networking program for a\nconfidence-building evening with Michelle Gilbert\, Chief Engine Officer of\nPurple Engine Coaching at Pop’s for Italian in Ferndale. In her interactive\npresentation\, “**From Cringe to Confidence: Mastering Authentic Networking**\n\,” Michelle will help us replace networking anxiety with a clear\, confident\napproach to creating authentic connections. We’ll learn how to prepare with\nintention\, engage in real conversations and follow up in ways that feel\nnatural rather than transactional. By focusing on practical strategies and\nreal-world scenarios\, this session aims to move us from self-conscious or\nuncertain to grounded\, purposeful and confident in how we build and sustain\nprofessional relationships. \n**$18**  per person includes presentation\, networking\, a drink ticket and\nlight appetizers (kosher style). \nPlease RSVP by February 20. \nYou can learn more about Michelle Gilbert and Purple Engine Coaching at\n(https://purpleenginecoaching.com )\nThank you to our Event Chairs:\nGillian Porter\nDavid Moiseev\nNEXTWork is brought to you by Gesher Human Services and NEXTGen Detroit.\nSpecial thanks to the Hadas and Dennis Bernard NEXTWork Endowment Fund. \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14415
URL:https://jewishdetroit.org/event/from-cringe-to-confidence-mastering-authentic-networking-2/
LOCATION:Pop’s For Italian 280 W Nine Mile Rd\, Ferndale
CATEGORIES:NEXTGen Detroit,Young Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation NEXTGen Detroit":MAILTO:nextgendetroit@jfmd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260226T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260226T193000
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SUMMARY:An Evening at Ina Garten's Book Tour:\nPre-Glow and Group Seating with NXG
DESCRIPTION:**A minimum donation of $100 to Federation’s 2026 Annual Campaign is required\nto attend this event. This event is intended for young adults ages 21-39.** \nJoin NEXTGen Detroit for an evening at the Fisher Theater as we take our seats\nand enjoy Ina Garten’s book tour _Be Ready When The Luck Happens_. We have\nsome wonderful seats secured at a discounted group rate\, and if that weren’t\nenough\, you’re invited for an exclusive pre-glow before the event at The Kahn.\nEnjoy drinks and apps before we head over to the theater and hear the Barefoot\nContessa discuss her latest memoir. \n6 PM – Pre-Glow begins at The Kahn with cocktails and apps.\n7 PM – We head to The Fisher as a group and take our seats.\n7:30 PM – Sit back\, relax\, and enjoy _Ina_! How easy is that? \n$100 per person includes a ticket to the show on the main floor\, pre-glow with\nlight appetizers and drinks and *parking.\nIn addition to the cost of the ticket\, there is a minimum donation of $100 to\nFederation’s 2026 Annual Campaign to attend this event. If you have already\nmade a gift of $100\, please contact Lindsey at lschwartz@jewishdetroit.org for\na code to waive the minimum donation. \nRSVP online before February 19\, 2026.\nThis event is intended for young adults ages 21 to 39.\nDietary laws observed. \n*The parking lot for the Fisher Building is on Third Avenue. Specific parking directions will be sent before the event. \n**Thank you to our event chairs:**\nNicole MacWilliams\nAnnie Gordon Thomas\nJonathan Shaw \n**Thank you to The Kahn for hosting our pre-glow reception.** \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13394
URL:https://jewishdetroit.org/event/an-evening-at-ina-gartens-book-tourpre-glow-and-group-seating-with-nxg/
LOCATION:The Kahn Apartments 7430 2nd Ave\, Detroit
CATEGORIES:NEXTGen Detroit
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation NEXTGen Detroit":MAILTO:nextgendetroit@jfmd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260309T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260309T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T204258
CREATED:20260206T160935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T154948Z
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SUMMARY:Federation Insider
DESCRIPTION:**Is 2026 the year that YOU become an Insider?**\nAre you ready to take your community involvement to the next level?\nWas that a yes? Awesome! Join us for NEXTGen Detroit’s Federation Insider. \nOver three interactive\, educational (and of course fun) sessions\, we’ll give\nyou an inside look into the Metro Detroit Jewish community and everything that\nNEXTGen Detroit and the Jewish Federation have to offer. You’ll network with\nother young adults and community leaders and learn about local resources and\nprograms to get involved and give back. In addition to hearing from our\ndynamic speakers\, you’ll also have the chance to choose from a variety of\ninteractive breakout sessions so you can become an insider on aspects of the\ncommunity that matter most to you! \n**Session 1: All About NEXTGen Detroit**\n**March 9 |  6:30 – 8:30 PM**\nWe’ll start by hearing from Tomer Moked\, NEXTGen Detroit Director\, and Andrew\nLuckoff\, NEXTGen Detroit President\, about the ins and outs of NEXTGen Detroit\nand how our young adult division has become a model used by Federations across\nNorth America. We’ll dive into our mission\, our three areas of focus and how\nwe’re attracting and engaging the next generation of proud Jewish Detroiters.\n**Breakout #1 Diverse  Experiences:** A conversation with Board VPs who will\ndiscuss the types of events we host and the groups within our community we\nprogram for.\n**Breakout  #2 Bold Leadership:** A conversation with Board member alumni\nabout their leadership journey before\, during and after serving on the Board\nand how they continue to stay involved in the community. \n**Session  2: Getting to Know the Jewish Federation**\n**March  18 | | 6:30 – 8:30 PM**\nNext is an intimate conversation with Federation’s CEO\, Steven Ingber. Learn\nabout Federation’s work as an umbrella organization that supports 17 local and\noverseas Jewish agencies. You’ll also have the chance to take a closer look at\none of our internal departments or explore the work of our agencies more in\ndepth.\n**Breakout  #1 I & O:** A conversation with our Israel and Overseas (I & O)\nteam about how they connect Detroiters to Israel and the impact Federation\nmakes in Jewish communities around the world.\n**Breakout  #2 Partner Agencies:** A conversation with professionals and\nNEXTGen Detroit Liasons from four of Federation’s partner agencies about the\nwork that they do and the people that they serve. \n**Session 3: Where does the Money Go? And What’s NEXT?**\n**March 26 |  | 6:30 – 8:30 PM**\nFederation’s Annual Campaign raises millions of dollars to support local and\ninternational causes. But how do we decide who gets a piece of the pie and how\nmuch? In this session\, you’ll learn about Federation’s allocation process and\ntake part in an exercise to see how you would distribute funds to those in\nneed. You’ll also get a chance to explore how you can get involved with the\nFederation and NEXTGen Detroit in a “career fair” style experience and let us\nhelp you find a meaningful opportunity. \n**Food will be served at each session.** \nThank you to our 2026 Federation Insider Co-Chairs:\nMara Levine\nEmily Elconin\nArie Zeidner\n**_Federation Insider is intended to be a series of conversations\, so we ask\nthat you attend all three sessions._**   \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14561
URL:https://jewishdetroit.org/event/federation-insider/
CATEGORIES:NEXTGen Detroit,Young Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation NEXTGen Detroit":MAILTO:nextgendetroit@jfmd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260319T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260319T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T204258
CREATED:20260218T191641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T010520Z
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SUMMARY:Healthy Boundaries and Happy Holidays:  Practical Insight for Managing Family and Festivities
DESCRIPTION:We love ‘em\, but sometimes the fam can be a little problematic. With spring\nholidays fast approaching\, we wanted to give you some practical pointers to\nhelp ensure family time is enjoyable during the holidays including\nestablishing healthy boundaries\, managing expectations and handling the\noccasional conflict. We have three pros (Rabbi Yoni Dahlen of Congregation\nShaarey Zedek\, Karen Gordon\, LMSW\, LCSW and Julie Ohana\, LMSW) who will lead\nus through some conversations tackling a few of the touchiest topics. No\npressure to share\, feel free just to listen and take it in. But before we get\ninto it\, we’ll roll up our sleeves and get in the kitchen with Julie Ohana of\nCulinary Art Therapy to create a charoset that’s sure to wow at your family’s\nseder table. \n$10 per person includes charoset making workshop and a NEXTGen Detroit\ncookbook. \nDietary laws observed.\nThis event is intended for young adults ages 21 to 39. \nThank you to our event co-chairs: Amanda Polk and Shelby Miller \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14811
URL:https://jewishdetroit.org/event/healthy-boundaries-and-happy-holidays-practical-insight-for-managing-family-and-festivities/
LOCATION:Aish Detroit 25725 Coolidge Hwy\, Oak Park
CATEGORIES:NEXTGen Detroit,Young Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation NEXTGen Detroit":MAILTO:nextgendetroit@jfmd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260325T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260325T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T204258
CREATED:20260227T154949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T010520Z
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SUMMARY:A Game Show Battle for the 20s Crowd
DESCRIPTION:C’mon on down to the new Game Show Battle Rooms in Troy for some friendly\ncompetition with your fellow 20-somethings. We’ll battle it out in their\nClassic Showdowns\, seeing how we score in Survey Battles\, Spin and Solve and\nWhat’s that Cost. But before picking up the buzzers\, we’ll have a little happy\nhour to kick off the evening starting at 6:30 PM. The games will start\npromptly at 7:30 PM. \n$25 includes one drink ticket and games.\n“Cashless” cash bar available\, so bring your plastic. \n**Note:** Prior to arrival\,[ this waiver must be filled\nout.](https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/5c473bb934d6a/web/) \n**This event is intended for young Jewish adults in their 20s.  ** \nPlease RSVP by March 20. \nThank you to our Leadership:\nMeredith Berlin\, Karlee Goodwin and Gillian Porter\, Event Co-Chairs \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14970
URL:https://jewishdetroit.org/event/a-game-show-battle-for-the-20s-crowd/
LOCATION:Game Show Battle Rooms – Detroit (Troy) 750 W Big Beaver Rd\, Troy
CATEGORIES:NEXTGen Detroit,Young Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation NEXTGen Detroit":MAILTO:nextgendetroit@jfmd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260325T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260325T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T204258
CREATED:20260227T154953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T010521Z
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SUMMARY:A Game Show Battle for the 30s Crowd
DESCRIPTION:C’mon down to the new Game Show Battle Rooms in Troy for some friendly\ncompetition with your fellow 30-somethings. We’ll battle it out in their\nPrimetime Showdowns game room\, seeing how we score in Survey Battles\, Match-Up\nWars and the Time Rush Games. But before picking up the buzzers\, we’ll have a\nlittle happy hour to kick off the evening starting at 6:30 PM. The games will\nstart promptly at 7:30 PM. \n$25 includes one drink ticket and games.\n“Cashless” cash bar available\, so bring your plastic. \n**Note:** Prior to arrival\, (https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/5c473bb934d6a/web/) \n**This event is intended for young Jewish adults in their 30s.  ** \nPlease RSVP by March 20. \nThank you to our Leadership:\nMeredith Berlin\, Karlee Goodwin and Gillian Porter\, Event Co-Chairs \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14971
URL:https://jewishdetroit.org/event/a-game-show-battle-for-the-30s-crowd/
LOCATION:Game Show Battle Rooms – Detroit (Troy) 750 W Big Beaver Rd\, Troy
CATEGORIES:NEXTGen Detroit,Young Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation NEXTGen Detroit":MAILTO:nextgendetroit@jfmd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T204258
CREATED:20260401T153905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T132943Z
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SUMMARY:L’Chaim\, Detroit! at Sidecar Slider Bar in Birmingham
DESCRIPTION:Every month we meet up at a local watering hole\, and you are always invited!\nGrab a friend or come solo and make some new pals. Register in advance for $10\nand your first drink is on us! This month\, we’re heading to Sidecar Slider Bar\nin Birmingham.\nRegister online before April 15 to receive a drink ticket.\n$10 includes one drink ticket and kosher-style bar apps.\nThis event is intended for young adults ages 21 to 39.\nThank you to our event co-chairs:\nMeredith Berlin\nJane Boronstein\nJacob B Gordon\nMatthew Luckoff \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15361
URL:https://jewishdetroit.org/event/lchaim-detroit-at-sidecar-slider-bar-in-birmingham/
LOCATION:Sidecar Slider Bar – Birmingham 117 Willits St\, Birmingham\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:NEXTGen Detroit,Young Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation NEXTGen Detroit":MAILTO:nextgendetroit@jfmd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260424T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260424T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T204258
CREATED:20260401T164213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T132944Z
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SUMMARY:EPIC StepUp: The Premiere Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Please join NEXTGen Detroit’s Ben-Gurion and Herzl Societies as we welcome in\nShabbat and celebrate the launch of the EPIC StepUp Program at the Inaugural\nDinner. Enjoy a cocktail hour\, family-style Friday night dinner of classic\nJewish favorites and our special guest comedian\, podcast host and writer Eitan\nLevine\n((https://www.instagram.com/eitanthegoalie?igsh=MThmd3U0cmZnb3kxNA==)).\nThis is a wonderful opportunity to meet fellow young Jewish adults who are\ndeeply committed to ensuring a vibrant Jewish future here in Detroit\, Israel\nand around the world through their support in the Federation’s Annual\nCampaign. \n6 – 7 PM: Cocktail Hour | Explore the Market | Meet & Greet with Eitan Levine\n7 – 9 PM: Dinner and Program\nDietary laws observed.\nSnappy casual attire suggested.   \nThis event is intended for households who have committed to the EPIC StepUP\nprogram or have already made a BGS or Herzl Society level gift to the\nFederation’s 2026 Annual Campaign. \n**About EPIC  StepUP**\nThe EPIC StepUp program is a pathway for welcoming and cultivating the next\ngeneration of Ben-Gurion Society (BGS) donors. EPIC StepUp invites\nparticipants to “step up” their giving over three years\, with a clear and\nachievable plan: year one: a $500 gift\, year two: a $750 gift and year three:\na $1\,000 BGS-level gift to the Federation’s Annual Campaign. From the moment\nthey join\, EPIC StepUp participants are recognized and celebrated as BGS\ndonors\, with access to all BGS community experiences. **EPIC StepUp is brought\nto the community by Sue and Alan J. Kaufman & Family**. \n**Thank you to Our Leadership**\n_Event Chairs:_\nAlec Cherrin\nNatalie Gordon\nMolly Moss\nJonah Newman\nGage Wakula\n_NEXTGen Detroit President_\nAndrew Luckoff\n_NEXTGen Detroit President Elect_\nAbigail Epstein\n_NEXTGen Detroit Immediate Past President_\nSpencer Lucker\n_NEXTGen Detroit Campaign VPs_\nErica Dovitz\, Nicole MacWilliams\, Andrew Moss and Blair Thoenes\n _BGS Co-Chairs_\nJacob R. Gordon and Taylor Weintraub \n**Thank you to Our Sponsors**\n**Presenter**\nThe Sue and Alan J. Kaufman & Family\nBurns & Wilcox\nKaufman Financial Group \n**Leader**\nAJM Packaging \n**Advocate**\nErin & Jonathan Modiano\nLARC Properties \n**Friend**\nCivic Companies \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15223
URL:https://jewishdetroit.org/event/epic-stepup-the-premiere-dinner/
LOCATION:The Rust Belt Market 22801 Woodward Ave\, Ferndale
CATEGORIES:NEXTGen Detroit,Young Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation NEXTGen Detroit":MAILTO:nextgendetroit@jfmd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260429T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260429T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T204258
CREATED:20260406T132944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T132944Z
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SUMMARY:Preparing for the Unexpected: A Conversation with the Pros about Life Planning
DESCRIPTION:Adulting\, like real adulting\, is no joke. Beyond paying the bills and showing\nup for work\, there’s planning for the future — and it’s not all intuitive.\nThat’s why we’ve invited several professionals together to help us get started\non some of the trickier parts of planning for the years ahead. We’ll be\ntalking about everything from wills and guardianship to insurance and\ninvestments\, even end of life wishes. We’ll also tackle the difficult topic of\ncaring for older adults\, be it your parents or grandparents\, and what role you\ncan play in ensuring their wishes are respected and everything is in order.\nThese topics apply to many ages and stages of life. Our goal is to have you\nleave with more insight and resources to help you make big decisions and set\nyou and your family up for success.   \nThe pros on our panel will include:\nAbigail Berlin\, LMSW: Psychotherapist & Hospital Social Worker\, Berlin Therapy\nPLLC \nCarly Pickel\, CFP\, CPFA\, CSRIC: Vice President\, Wealth Management Advisor \nMichelle A. Rubin\, Attorney: Partner\, Taft Law \n$10 per person. Dinner will be provided.\nThis event is intended for young adults ages 21 to 39. \nThank you to our event chairs: Daniel Cohen\, Jeremy Rosenberg and Alana Silver \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15313
URL:https://jewishdetroit.org/event/preparing-for-the-unexpected-a-conversation-with-the-pros-about-life-planning/
LOCATION:Platform18 116 E 7th St\, Royal Oak
CATEGORIES:NEXTGen Detroit,Young Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation NEXTGen Detroit":MAILTO:nextgendetroit@jfmd.org
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