BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Jewish Detroit Community Calendar - ECPv6.15.11//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20260423T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260423T130000 DTSTAMP:20260506T081341 CREATED:20260305T171500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T165938Z UID:10007446-1776938400-1776949200@jewishdetroitcalendar.org SUMMARY:Volunteer to Help Make Gesher's Fundraising Event for Women's Programs a Success! DESCRIPTION:Play an important role in the success of our annual **Trade SecretsFUNdraiser\, on April 23\, 2026\,** which benefits our flagship _Women to Work_program as well as our financial education classes\, homebuyer training\, careercounseling services\, and computer classes that empower women to achievepersonal success with renewed skills and confidence\, and the ability tosupport themselves and their families. \nThis year we are excited to welcome **Kristen Gross** as our honoree andkeynote speaker. An attorney\, entrepreneur\, and nonprofit leader\, Kristen willshare the secrets to her success and inspire attendees with her life story. Inaddition to honoring Kristen\, Gesher will celebrate the many women who havesuccessfully graduated from Gesher’s workforce development classes. \n**Morning Event Assistants** \n * help with our silent auction set up and staging * pack gift bags for our guests\, and * assist with other set up tasks. \n_Shifts: 10 am to 1 pm or 11am to 2 pm_ \n**Evening Event Assistants** \n * welcome guests * staff our registration table * assist guests with their silent auction bids\, and * help prepare for the auction check out process. \n_Shift: 6 pm to 9 pm_ \n**Qualifications:** \n * Must be 18 or older * Able to lift up to 10 lbs. and stand for long periods * Having comfort with technology and apps a plus! * Criminal background check required \n**Location:** Detroit Marriott\, Troy\, 200 W Big Beaver Rd\, Troy\, MI 48084 \n**Dress:** Morning – casual\, Evening – business casual \n**Lunch and dinner provided.** \nOrganized by: Gesher Human Services \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15067 URL:https://jewishdetroitcalendar.org/event/volunteer-to-help-make-geshers-fundraising-event-for-womens-programs-a-success-2/ LOCATION:200 W Big Beaver Rd 200 W Big Beaver Rd\, Troy CATEGORIES:Adults,Career,College Students,Food Provided,Older Adults,Parking (free),Valet parking ($),Volunteering,Women,Young Adults ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jewishdetroitcalendar.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2025_Overcoming_Adversity_in_the_Workplace__1-Soe6L4.png ORGANIZER;CN="Gesher Human Services":MAILTO:employmenthelp@geshermi.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260423T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260423T140000 DTSTAMP:20260506T081341 CREATED:20260305T171500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T174438Z UID:10007445-1776942000-1776952800@jewishdetroitcalendar.org SUMMARY:Volunteer to Help Make Gesher's Fundraising Event for Women's Programs a Success! DESCRIPTION:Play an important role in the success of our annual **Trade SecretsFUNdraiser\, on April 23\, 2026\,** which benefits our flagship _Women to Work_program as well as our financial education classes\, homebuyer training\, careercounseling services\, and computer classes that empower women to achievepersonal success with renewed skills and confidence\, and the ability tosupport themselves and their families. \nThis year we are excited to welcome **Kristen Gross** as our honoree andkeynote speaker. An attorney\, entrepreneur\, and nonprofit leader\, Kristen willshare the secrets to her success and inspire attendees with her life story. Inaddition to honoring Kristen\, Gesher will celebrate the many women who havesuccessfully graduated from Gesher’s workforce development classes. \n**Morning Event Assistants** \n * help with our silent auction set up and staging * pack gift bags for our guests\, and * assist with other set up tasks. \n_Shifts: 10 am to 1 pm or 11am to 2 pm_ \n**Evening Event Assistants** \n * welcome guests * staff our registration table * assist guests with their silent auction bids\, and * help prepare for the auction check out process. \n_Shift: 6 pm to 9 pm_ \n**Qualifications:** \n * Must be 18 or older * Able to lift up to 10 lbs. and stand for long periods * Having comfort with technology and apps a plus! * Criminal background check required \n**Location:** Detroit Marriott\, Troy\, 200 W Big Beaver Rd\, Troy\, MI 48084 \n**Dress:** Morning – casual\, Evening – business casual \n**Lunch and dinner provided.** \nOrganized by: Gesher Human Services \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15067 URL:https://jewishdetroitcalendar.org/event/volunteer-to-help-make-geshers-fundraising-event-for-womens-programs-a-success/ LOCATION:200 W Big Beaver Rd 200 W Big Beaver Rd\, Troy CATEGORIES:Adults,Career,College Students,Food Provided,Older Adults,Parking (free),Valet parking ($),Volunteering,Women,Young Adults ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jewishdetroitcalendar.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2025_Overcoming_Adversity_in_the_Workplace__1-Soe6L4.png ORGANIZER;CN="Gesher Human Services":MAILTO:employmenthelp@geshermi.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260423T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260423T210000 DTSTAMP:20260506T081341 CREATED:20260305T171500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T234438Z UID:10007447-1776967200-1776978000@jewishdetroitcalendar.org SUMMARY:Volunteer to Help Make Gesher's Fundraising Event for Women's Programs a Success! DESCRIPTION:Play an important role in the success of our annual **Trade SecretsFUNdraiser\, on April 23\, 2026\,** which benefits our flagship _Women to Work_program as well as our financial education classes\, homebuyer training\, careercounseling services\, and computer classes that empower women to achievepersonal success with renewed skills and confidence\, and the ability tosupport themselves and their families. \nThis year we are excited to welcome **Kristen Gross** as our honoree andkeynote speaker. An attorney\, entrepreneur\, and nonprofit leader\, Kristen willshare the secrets to her success and inspire attendees with her life story. Inaddition to honoring Kristen\, Gesher will celebrate the many women who havesuccessfully graduated from Gesher’s workforce development classes. \n**Morning Event Assistants** \n * help with our silent auction set up and staging * pack gift bags for our guests\, and * assist with other set up tasks. \n_Shifts: 10 am to 1 pm or 11am to 2 pm_ \n**Evening Event Assistants** \n * welcome guests * staff our registration table * assist guests with their silent auction bids\, and * help prepare for the auction check out process. \n_Shift: 6 pm to 9 pm_ \n**Qualifications:** \n * Must be 18 or older * Able to lift up to 10 lbs. and stand for long periods * Having comfort with technology and apps a plus! * Criminal background check required \n**Location:** Detroit Marriott\, Troy\, 200 W Big Beaver Rd\, Troy\, MI 48084 \n**Dress:** Morning – casual\, Evening – business casual \n**Lunch and dinner provided.** \nOrganized by: Gesher Human Services \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15067 URL:https://jewishdetroitcalendar.org/event/volunteer-to-help-make-geshers-fundraising-event-for-womens-programs-a-success-3/ LOCATION:200 W Big Beaver Rd 200 W Big Beaver Rd\, Troy CATEGORIES:Adults,Career,College Students,Food Provided,Older Adults,Parking (free),Valet parking ($),Volunteering,Women,Young Adults ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jewishdetroitcalendar.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2025_Overcoming_Adversity_in_the_Workplace__1-Soe6L4.png ORGANIZER;CN="Gesher Human Services":MAILTO:employmenthelp@geshermi.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260424T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260424T210000 DTSTAMP:20260506T081341 CREATED:20260401T170046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T235938Z UID:10008451-1777053600-1777064400@jewishdetroitcalendar.org SUMMARY:EPIC StepUp: The Premiere Dinner DESCRIPTION:Please join NEXTGen Detroit’s Ben-Gurion and Herzl Societies as we welcome inShabbat and celebrate the launch of the EPIC StepUp Program at the InauguralDinner. Enjoy a cocktail hour\, family-style Friday night dinner of classicJewish favorites and our special guest comedian\, podcast host and writer EitanLevine([@eitanthegoalie](https://www.instagram.com/eitanthegoalie?igsh=MThmd3U0cmZnb3kxNA==)).This is a wonderful opportunity to meet fellow young Jewish adults who aredeeply committed to ensuring a vibrant Jewish future here in Detroit\, Israeland around the world through their support in the Federation’s AnnualCampaign. \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 StepUPprogram or have already made a BGS or Herzl Society level gift to theFederation’s 2026 Annual Campaign. \n**About EPIC StepUP** \nThe EPIC StepUp program is a pathway for welcoming and cultivating the nextgeneration of Ben-Gurion Society (BGS) donors. EPIC StepUp invitesparticipants to “step up” their giving over three years\, with a clear andachievable plan: year one: a $500 gift\, year two: a $750 gift and year three:a $1\,000 BGS-level gift to the Federation’s Annual Campaign. From the momentthey join\, EPIC StepUp participants are recognized and celebrated as BGSdonors\, with access to all BGS community experiences. **EPIC StepUp is broughtto 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 \nOrganized by: Jewish Federation NEXTGen Detroit \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15223 URL:https://jewishdetroitcalendar.org/event/epic-stepup-the-premiere-dinner/ LOCATION:The Rust Belt Market 22801 Woodward Ave\, Ferndale CATEGORIES:Young Adults ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jewishdetroitcalendar.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/26_NXG_StepUp_Dinner_960x600_Jlive-NFPccA.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation NEXTGen Detroit":MAILTO:nextgendetroit@jfmd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260426T081500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260426T110000 DTSTAMP:20260506T081341 CREATED:20260423T221451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T145937Z UID:10008522-1777191300-1777201200@jewishdetroitcalendar.org SUMMARY:Bookstock Pre-Sale Event DESCRIPTION:Bookstock 2026 Pre-Sale Event \nBook lovers and collectors—this is your moment. Get in early at the Bookstock2026 Pre-Sale Event and score the best books and media before they’re gone. Bethe first to enter our 2026 sale. \nBookstock Used Book & Media Sale is a community service project through whichdonations of books and media continue to provide enjoyment and knowledge.Proceeds from the sale support education and literacy projects in the Detroitmetropolitan area and beyond. \nPLEASE NOTE: \nTickets are transferrable\, but they are NOT refundable. \nEach person attending the Pre-Sale Event must have their own ticket. \nOrganized by: Bookstock Michigan \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/10069 URL:https://jewishdetroitcalendar.org/event/bookstock-pre-sale-event/ LOCATION:Laurel Park Place 37700 Six Mile Rd\, Livonia CATEGORIES:Adults,College Students,Items for sale,Older Adults,Parents,Teens,Young Adults ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jewishdetroitcalendar.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Your_paragraph_text_1-pVQ86W.png ORGANIZER;CN="Bookstock Michigan":MAILTO:beverlyekp@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260426T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260426T120000 DTSTAMP:20260506T081341 CREATED:20260205T015948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T155937Z UID:10007172-1777197600-1777204800@jewishdetroitcalendar.org SUMMARY:Adat Shalom Men's Club Softball League 2026 DESCRIPTION:Adat Shalom Men’s Club is looking for men 18 and older to play softball thiscoming season in the Men’s Club Inter-congregational Softball League. \nSunday mornings – 20 Game season & playoffs. \nThe season begins in April and goes through early August. \nMost game days will have double header. \nThe final schedule will be emailed to players. \nOrganized by: Adat Shalom Men’s Club\, Adat Shalom Synagogue \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14494 URL:https://jewishdetroitcalendar.org/event/adat-shalom-mens-club-softball-league-2026/ LOCATION:Adat Shalom Synagogue 29901 Middlebelt Rd\, Farmington Hills CATEGORIES:Adults,Sports & Fitness,Young Adults ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jewishdetroitcalendar.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/mens_clubs_softball_2024_500_x_300_px_960_x_600_px-jYrUJW.tmp_.png ORGANIZER;CN="Adat Shalom Men's Club":MAILTO:support@jlive.app END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260426T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260426T150000 DTSTAMP:20260506T081341 CREATED:20260304T145955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T184437Z UID:10007373-1777208400-1777215600@jewishdetroitcalendar.org SUMMARY:The Art of Torah DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Bec as she shares her journey to becoming a Torah scribe\, as wellas what goes into writing and maintaining a Torah scroll\, both practically andspiritually. \nWe will take a look at some of our own Torah scrolls\, have a chance to holdscribing tools\, witness Rabbi Bec cut and use a quill\, and participate in awriting workshop to get a feel for the letters in written form. No matter yourexperience with writing or creative expression\, this workshop will open upTorah in a new dimension. \nAdvance registration at[www.cbahm.org/event/artoftorah042626](https://www.cbahm.org/event/artoftorah042626)is required. This workshop is for teens and adults. \nOrganized by: Congregation Beth Ahm \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15036 URL:https://jewishdetroitcalendar.org/event/the-art-of-torah/ LOCATION:Congregation Beth Ahm 5075 W Maple Rd\,\, West Maple Road 5075\, Michigan\, 48322\, United States CATEGORIES:Adults,College Students,Jewish Learning,Older Adults,Teens,Young Adults ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jewishdetroitcalendar.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/richman_adult-xW1mFq.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth Ahm":MAILTO:dgoodman@cbahm.org GEO:42.5430206;-83.3255164 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Congregation Beth Ahm 5075 W Maple Rd West Maple Road 5075 Michigan 48322 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=West Maple Road 5075:geo:-83.3255164,42.5430206 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260429T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260429T193000 DTSTAMP:20260506T081341 CREATED:20260410T011604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T231438Z UID:10008467-1777485600-1777491000@jewishdetroitcalendar.org 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 showingup for work\, there’s planning for the future — and it’s not all intuitive.That’s why we’ve invited several professionals together to help us get startedon some of the trickier parts of planning for the years ahead. We’ll betalking about everything from wills and guardianship to insurance andinvestments\, even end of life wishes. We’ll also tackle the difficult topic ofcaring for older adults\, be it your parents or grandparents\, and what role youcan play in ensuring their wishes are respected and everything is in order.These topics apply to many ages and stages of life. Our goal is to have youleave with more insight and resources to help you make big decisions and setyou and your family up for success. \nThe pros on our panel will include: \nAbigail Berlin\, LMSW: Psychotherapist & Hospital Social Worker\, Berlin TherapyPLLC \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 \nOrganized by: Jewish Federation NEXTGen Detroit \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15313 URL:https://jewishdetroitcalendar.org/event/preparing-for-the-unexpected-a-conversation-with-the-pros-about-life-planning/ LOCATION:Platform18 116 E 7th St\, Royal Oak CATEGORIES:Young Adults ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jewishdetroitcalendar.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/26_NXG_LifePlanning_Digi_bans960x600_JLive_copy_7-xSL2gv.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation NEXTGen Detroit":MAILTO:nextgendetroit@jfmd.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR