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a more summer feel. But had to 
quickly change locations due to 
the weather. 
“Those who registered for the 
event were notified, and we were 
still able to give it a chill summer 
vibe in our building. We have a large 
garage door we were able to open, and 
people could still enjoy the outdoor feel 
with good food and music.” 
For all Partners Detroit events, Gross says, while 
socializing and community is important, they always implement some-
thing with depth.
“We share an idea of Judaism that people can think about and take 
home with them. On top of that, especially post-COVID, pushing yourself 
to get up and get out is crucial,” he said. 
“Everyone’s gotten used to locking themselves up. I think in some ways 
we still are struggling a 
little bit. Pushing your-
self to meet other people 
and having a sense of 
community with a good 
group of people who 
are happy to see you is 
important in hopes to 
expand our Jewish jour-
ney together.” 

To see all the events Partners 

Detroit Jewish Young 

Professionals has coming up, 

visit partnersdetroit.org.

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artners Detroit Jewish Young Professionals hosted a Jews, 
Brews and BBQ summer event at its Platform 18 space in 
Royal Oak on Sunday, June 26.
“We had a great turnout of more than 20 people gathering 
for an evening of BBQuisine, craft brews and some big 
Jewish ideas,” said Rabbi Noam Gross.
Gross, who’s also the director of Partners 
Professional Division, says they were running 
summer series like this before the pandem-
ic and originally planned on hosting it at 
Belle Isle in Detroit, in hopes of giving it 

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LEFT: Partners Detroit educator Erin Stiebel 
shares Jewish ideas with the group. 

BELOW: Young professionals Danielle Levine, 
Sarah Timlin, George Timlin, Noam Haddad, 
Isaac Wolf and Rabbi Noam Gross grab a bite 
to eat.

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Taylor Chimoff, Lily Lerner, 
Meredith Kay, Ricki Feuereisen, 
Alyssa Katz and Danielle 
Brickner are all smiles as they 
gather for Partners Detroit 
Jews, Brews and 
BBQ event.

Ricki Feuereisen, Taylor Chimoff, 
Danielle Brickner, Lily Lerner and 
Meredith Kay enjoy a 
BBQ style meal.

Phil Ring, Isaac Wolf, Yosef Bronsteyn and Sam 
Shrago have a good conversation after a 
delicious meal.

Alyssa Katz, Danielle Levine, Noam 
Haddad, Sarah Timlin and George Timlin 
schmooze while grabbing a bite to eat.

