NEXTGen Detroit
The hub of a young, vibrant Jewish Detroit.
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NEXTGen Detroit is your first stop for all things young and Jewish in Detroit. We’re here to help native Detroiters and newcomers find meaning and build relationships in all facets of life, from professional and spiritual to cultural and communal.
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Who is a NEXTGen Detroiter?
Great Question.
The NEXTGen Detroit community is made up of 21 to 45-year-olds in all stages of young adult. So whether you’re a recent grad, a parent, a CEO, single, married, here for good or just passing through, we have something for you in Jewish Detroit. And if we don’t have it, we’ll happily help you find it.
Here’s what we’ve got going on…
Birthright Israel
How Detroiters do Israel! Anyone who’s ever gone on a Birthright Israel trip will tell you, it’s the experience of a lifetime. A free trip to Israel, traveling from the south to the north, seeing all the iconic sites and hidden gems. You ride a camel, sleep in a Bedouin tent, climb Masada, swim in the Dead Sea, touch the Western Wall, walk the stone streets of Jerusalem, explore the mystic city of Tzfat and eat all the hummus your heart desires. Ten, non-stop days in the Holy Land on a bus full of your peers has all the makings of an incredible adventure — but our Detroit Community trips offer some special extras that transform ten days of travel into years of memories.
Click here to register .
For more information contact Nikki Baron at 248-203-1485 or baron@jfmd.org
Let’s Get Social
Think of NEXTGen Detroit as that really outgoing friend who is always thinking of cool things to do and introducing you to awesome people. Check out our upcoming events here.
Jewish Experiences
Our culture is full of traditions and holidays, rich history, diversity and really good food — and we’re celebrating it with Shabbat dinners, holiday events, learning opportunities and more.
Keeping it Professional
Seasoned pro or just starting out? We’ve got career-building ops for everyone. From our top-tier networking series to our on-staff employment specialist, we’re ready to help you make your next big move.
Community Leadership
If you’re looking to make your mark on Jewish Detroit, we’ve got a number of ways for you to stretch your leadership wings. Join a committee, serve on our Board of Directors or get in on one of our leadership development programs.
NEXTGen Detroit Pride
We’re making a welcoming gateway into the Jewish community for LGBTQA young adults looking for connection and a supportive atmosphere to explore everything Jewish Detroit has to offer.
NEXTGen Detroit Volunteers
Meet like-minded people who also love lending a hand at a variety of volunteer opportunities we organize throughout the year.
Interfaith Couples
This group welcomes, embraces and educates interfaith couples and their families. Programs offered every 2 to 3 months don’t explicitly teach how to “be Jewish” but rather support and encourage families as they explore how to “do Jewish.”
Upcoming Events
NEXTGen Detroit NEXTWork ft. Josh Luber of StockX Register or Learn More
NEXTGen Detroit Making Macrame Workshop at Urbanrest Brewery Register or Learn More
NEXTGen Detroit 6th Annual Seeds, Snacks and Six Packs Register or Learn More
Lauren Rubin Associate Director, NEXTGen Detroit
lrubin@jfmd.org 248-233-4243
Nikki Baron NEXTGen Detroit Israel Experience Associate
baron@jfmd.org 248-203-1485