BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Jewish Detroit Community Calendar - ECPv6.15.11//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Jewish Detroit Community Calendar X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://jewishdetroitcalendar.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Jewish Detroit Community Calendar REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T100000 DTSTAMP:20260416T205057 CREATED:20260311T160129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T224440Z UID:10007465-1776328200-1776333600@jewishdetroitcalendar.org SUMMARY:Gesher Volunteer Coffee Klatch DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to our next Gesher Human Services **Volunteer Coffee Klatch!** \nWe are “brewing up” many new ways for you to get involved and help providehope and opportunity for people at work\, at home\, and in the community. \n**The main ingredient is you!** \nWhether you’re passionate about the arts\, inclusion\, behavioral health\, orcareer advancement\, Gesher has a way for you to strengthen our community byhelping individuals build more stable lives. \n**Date:** Thursday\, April 16\, 2026 \n**Time:** 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. \n**Location:** Chez Pierre et Genevieve French Bakery\, 6525 Telegraph Rd\,Bloomfield Hills\, MI 48301 \n**Your first cup is on us!** \nDrop by any time and learn more about how to share your time and talents withus and our program participants. You’ll also have an opportunity to askquestions of our volunteer and engagement coordinator\, Mark Osborne\, aboutvolunteering with Gesher. \n**Everyone is welcome\, so bring friend if you would like!** \nFor questions\, please email Mark Osborne at[mosborne@geshermi.org](https://mailto:mosborne@geshermi.org). \nOrganized by: Gesher Human Services \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15136 URL:https://jewishdetroitcalendar.org/event/gesher-volunteer-coffee-klatch-4/ LOCATION:6525 Telegraph Rd 6525 Telegraph Rd\, Bloomfield Hills CATEGORIES:Adults,Coffee,College Students,Disability & Inclusion,Older Adults,Parents,Volunteering,Young Adults ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jewishdetroitcalendar.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Coffee_Klatch_Jlive_Header-OBOZqj.png ORGANIZER;CN="Gesher Human Services":MAILTO:employmenthelp@geshermi.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T120000 DTSTAMP:20260416T205057 CREATED:20260203T140020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T140020Z UID:10007155-1776337200-1776340800@jewishdetroitcalendar.org SUMMARY:Strengthening Minds Together*: Classes for caregivers and their loved ones with dementia DESCRIPTION:Living with a loved one on the dementia journey can make us wonder about our own cognitive health. Mind University’s proven cognitive training classes are fun\, interactive and translate to real-world results. While you take time to sharpen your mind\, your loved one will be engaged in a class just right for them. \nClasses target and challenge six critical cognitive functions with increasing speed and difficulty as sessions progress. \nMondays and Thursdays starting March 2 at 11am \nClasses run for 12 weeks and are held at The J. \nInterested? Contact 248.788.MIND or MindU@jfsdetroit.org. \n  \n*A program of Jewish Family Service’s Caring Connections Neighborhood Hub URL:https://jewishdetroitcalendar.org/event/strengthening-minds-together-classes-for-caregivers-and-their-loved-ones-with-dementia/2026-04-16/ LOCATION:The J\, 6600 West Maple Road\, West Bloomfield\, MI\, 48323\, United States CATEGORIES:Active Aging,Caregiving,Health & Wellness,Mental Health,Older Adults,Senior ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jewishdetroitcalendar.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Hub-Mind-U-Classes-March-2026-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T140000 DTSTAMP:20260416T205057 CREATED:20260324T161033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T161033Z UID:10007925-1776344400-1776348000@jewishdetroitcalendar.org SUMMARY:Are you a man caring for a loved one? DESCRIPTION:Caregiving brings unique challenges. This support group is designed specifically for men navigating these responsibilities. \nJoin this 6-week group where you’ll meet with other men facing similar situations\, share what works\, and get the support that you need. You will learn practical skills to help you in your caregiving journey. This group will provide: \n• Connection with other men who understand and share your experience \n• Discussion of challenges specific to men in caregiving roles \n• Information about available resources and services \n• Support to reduce stress and prevent isolation \nThursdays from 1-2pm \nStarting April 16\, 2026 \nSession Dates: April 16\, 23\, 30\, May 7\, 14\, 21 \nJewish Family Service  |  6555 West Maple Road\, West Bloomfield \nFacilitated by Jewish Family Service social worker Kyle Neely\, LMSW\, CAADC \nTo register\, or for questions\, contact Beth Seelbach at 248.592.2655 or bseelbach@jfsdetroit.org URL:https://jewishdetroitcalendar.org/event/are-you-a-man-caring-for-a-loved-one/2026-04-16/ LOCATION:Jewish Family Service\, 25900 Greenfield Road\, Suite 405\, Oak Park\, MI\, 48237\, United States CATEGORIES:Caregiving,Counseling & Support,Men's Events,Mental Health ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jewishdetroitcalendar.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Mens-Support-Group-Social-April-2026-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Beth Seelbach":MAILTO:bseelbach@jfsdetroit.org GEO:42.4801927;-83.2009178 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Jewish Family Service 25900 Greenfield Road Suite 405 Oak Park MI 48237 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=25900 Greenfield Road\, Suite 405:geo:-83.2009178,42.4801927 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T153000 DTSTAMP:20260416T205057 CREATED:20260324T161031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T161032Z UID:10007866-1776349800-1776353400@jewishdetroitcalendar.org SUMMARY:Family Caregiver Support Group DESCRIPTION:Taking care of a loved one can be challenging. Jewish Family Service wants to help. \n  \nYou are invited to join a supportive network of people who understand the challenges and rewards of caregiving in our Family Caregiver Support Group. This weekly group will provide a welcoming\, judgement-free place to connect\, share experiences and help one another through the stresses of caregiving. \nTopics may include: \n• Avoiding isolation and loneliness \n• Reducing stress and low mood \n• Preventing caregiver burnout \n• Learning about helpful resources \n• Boosting caregiver confidence \n• Planning for the future \nThursdays from 2:30-3:30 pm \n6 sessions starting on Thursday\, April 16 and continuing on April 30\, May 7\, 14\, 21\, 28 \n Jewish Family Service  |  6555 West Maple Road\, West Bloomfield \nTo register\, email familycaregiversupport@jfsdetroit.org \n  \nQuestions? Contact Beth Seelbach\, facilitator and JFS Family Caregiver Support Program Coordinator\, at 248.763.6350 or bseelbach@jfsdetroit.org. URL:https://jewishdetroitcalendar.org/event/__trashed/2026-04-16/ LOCATION:Jewish Family Service\, 25900 Greenfield Road\, Suite 405\, Oak Park\, MI\, 48237\, United States CATEGORIES:Caregiving,Health & Wellness,Mental Health,Senior ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jewishdetroitcalendar.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Caregiver-Support-Group-Social-April-2026-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Beth Seelbach":MAILTO:bseelbach@jfsdetroit.org GEO:42.4801927;-83.2009178 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Jewish Family Service 25900 Greenfield Road Suite 405 Oak Park MI 48237 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=25900 Greenfield Road\, Suite 405:geo:-83.2009178,42.4801927 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T193000 DTSTAMP:20260416T205057 CREATED:20260311T191624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T224452Z UID:10007467-1776360600-1776367800@jewishdetroitcalendar.org SUMMARY:Startup Nation Teens DESCRIPTION:**Build. Create. Innovate.** \n**Israel Inspired Innovation Lab for Jewish High Schoolers (Grades 9–11).** \nDiscover how Israel became the Startup Nation through hands‑on sessions\, realstartup stories and guest speakers—including leaders from top Israeli techcompanies. \n * Meet innovators & explore Israeli startups * Work in teams to build your own startup idea * Identify a problem → design a solution → pitch your concept * Learn creative thinking\, teamwork & problem‑solving skills colleges value * Facilitator: **Oded Benyamini** (Detroit Shinshin and alum of Middle Eastern Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow) \n**Save Your Spot. Limited to 20 people.** \n$40 for all four sessions. (4th session date TBD.) \nPizza dinners provided (kosher). \nOrganized by: Jewish Federation Israel and Overseas \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14473 URL:https://jewishdetroitcalendar.org/event/startup-nation-teens-5/ LOCATION:Temple Israel 5725 Walnut Lake Rd\, Bloomfield Hills CATEGORIES:Teens ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jewishdetroitcalendar.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/26_IO_StartupNationTeens_960x600_JLive-1NNBWn.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation Israel and Overseas":MAILTO:leket@jfmd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T210000 DTSTAMP:20260416T205057 CREATED:20250916T202205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T150301Z UID:10006228-1776362400-1776373200@jewishdetroitcalendar.org SUMMARY:BBYO Annual Event DESCRIPTION:BBYO Annual Honoree Event honoring Gail & Steve Elkus URL:https://jewishdetroitcalendar.org/event/bbyo-annual-event/ LOCATION:The Mint At Michigan First Conference Center 27000 Evergreen Rd\, Lathrup Village CATEGORIES:Adults ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jewishdetroitcalendar.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Elkus-Event-Email.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T205057 CREATED:20260401T154521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T224452Z UID:10008450-1776364200-1776371400@jewishdetroitcalendar.org 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!Grab a friend or come solo and make some new pals. Register in advance for $10and your first drink is on us! This month\, we’re heading to Sidecar Slider Barin 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 Borenstein \nJacob B Gordon \nMatthew Luckoff \nOrganized by: Jewish Federation NEXTGen Detroit \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15361 URL:https://jewishdetroitcalendar.org/event/lchaim-detroit-at-sidecar-slider-bar-in-birmingham/ LOCATION:Sidecar Slider Bar – Birmingham 117 Willits St\, Birmingham\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Young Adults ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jewishdetroitcalendar.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/26_NXG_LChaimDetroit_DigitalBanners_960x600_JLive_copy_2-unu4J8.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation NEXTGen Detroit":MAILTO:nextgendetroit@jfmd.org GEO:52.4813678;-1.8980725 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR