Detroit Jewish Film Festival: Technion 10 Squared
2025-06-29 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Detroit) | The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd,
Documentary / Israel / English and Hebrew with English subtitles / 77 minutes
The story of this institution’s hundred years on Mount Carmel provides a
fascinating prism through which to describe the history of the State of
Israel.
Exclusive film screening followed by a conversation with Scott Leemaster,
Chairman of the Technion Board of Governors and former National President of
ATS, and Larry Jackier, ATS lay leader and Detroit native.

American Technion Society will be hosting a reception before the film!
Please arrive by 3:00 PM to enjoy light bites and beverages and connect with
fellow attendees before the screening begins.
Please note: Former Technion President Peretz Lavie, who was previously
scheduled to attend this event, is no longer able to do so because of the
security situation in Israel.
Presented by The Lenore Marwil Detroit Jewish Film Festival
Platinum Film Sponsor: American Technion Society;
Gold Film Sponsor: SAJE;
Silver Film Sponsor: The Cis Maisel Center for Judaic Studies and
Community Engagement, Oakland University
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/11192

Making Sense Of The Headlines In A Tumultuous Time with Rebecca Starr
2025-09-11 12:00 - 13:15, 2025-10-30 12:00 - 13:15, 2025-11-13 12:00 - 13:15, 2025-12-04 12:00 - 13:15 | Jewish Federation of Detroit 6735 Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Hills
MAKING SENSE OF THE HEADLINES IN A TUMULTUOUS TIME with REBECCA STARR
In-Person I Max M. Fisher Federation Building
THURSDAYS, NOON – 1:15 PM
MONTHLY: Sep. 11, Oct. 30, Nov. 13; Dec. 4
We are living in a time of information overload with a never ending new cycle.
Current events connected to Israel and the Jewish world more broadly are
important to discern and analyze
in real time while also making the time to process them for deeper
understanding. This class will look at current headlines and offer
participants an opportunity to discuss their implications.
Tuition: $80
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12232

Layers Of Time: Israeli Archaeology And History with Dr. Michael Pytlik
2025-10-21 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-10-28 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-11-04 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-11-11 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-11-18 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-12-02 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-12-09 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-12-16 13:00 - 14:30
LAYERS OF TIME: ISRAELI ARCHAEOLOGY AND HISTORY with DR. MICHAEL PYTLIK
ZOOM
TUESDAYS, 1 – 2:30 PM
Oct. 21, 28; Nov. 4, 11, 18; Dec. 2, 9, 16
Join archaeologist Mike Pytlik for an ALL-NEW engaging class exploring the
latest archaeological discoveries in Israel! This series will delve into
groundbreaking findings, highlighting the region’s rich
history and cultural heritage. Participants will be introduced to recent
excavations, ancient artifacts and significant historical sites that have been
uncovered, offering insights into the lives of past civilizations. We also
will explore various viewpoints on ancient Jewish history that may not be
directly linked to any specific archaeology but are important knowledge. Don’t
miss out on this brand-new curriculum!
Tuition: $195
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/12215
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Little Explorers: Discovering Israel
2026-01-11 15:30 - 17:00 | The J – Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield
Discover Israel with your youngest explorers!
Join JFamily, Federation’s Israel and Overseas and our community Shinshinim
for an exciting trip to Tel Aviv! Learn about all the hidden gems of this
amazing city through play stations, crafts and songs. Kid friendly snacks will
be provided.
$18 per family. Space is limited.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13847
