Subsidized tickets are
available for $20 per person
and include art materials,
instruction from the artists
and snacks. Register: jlive.
app/events/4596. We
never want cost to be a
barrier to participation;
reach out to Erica (erica@
meetyouatthewell.org) for
financial assistance.
SUMMER KICKOFF
2-3:30 PM, MAY 21
At Drake Sports Park in
West Bloomfield. Organized
by Camp Young Judaea
Midwest. Open to the
Jewish community in
Detroit/Ann Arbor. Sweet
treats to kickoff summer
2023.
SPRING PLAY
4 PM, MAY 21
NCJW|MI presents The
Vagina Monologues at
Temple Shir Shalom in
West Bloomfield. A timeless
episodic play that explores
various controversial
topics through the eyes of
women of different ages,
races, sexualities and other
differences. Purchase
tickets or a playbook ad at
ncjwmi.org.
YOUTH THEATRE
4 PM, MAY 21
Alice and the New
Wonderful at Detroit Film
Theater, 5200 Woodward,
Detroit. After unforgettable
adventures in wonderland,
Alice, a 12-year-old Black
girl, struggles to reintegrate
into the real world. As she
grapples with feelings of
alienation from her family
and friends, she sets off to
find a new wonderland in
her city. World premiere.
The play, by Idris Goodwin,
features music and
performances by the young
artists of the Mosaic Youth
Theatre of Detroit. For
tickets and information:
Mosaic Youth Theatre of
Detroit at their website.
MUSIC EVENT
8 PM, MAY 23
Leah Marlene will perform
at The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann
Arbor. She is a songwriter,
artist and producer. Free.
Donations accepted for
Food Gatherers.
TEA, TALK & TORAH
2-3 pm, MAY 24
At Temple Shir Shalom in
West Bloomfield. Gather
with the rabbis for tea, treats
and a brief study of the
day’s Torah text. No charge
for members. $10/session
for guests of Shir Shalom.
Info: 248-737-8700.
CAREGIVER SUPPORT
1:30-2:30 PM, MAY 25
Virtual caregiver support
group for individuals who
are care partners for
those living with cognitive
changes including various
types of dementia. Contact
Dorothy Moon, Brown Adult
Day Program social worker,
for Zoom link and more
information: 248-233-4392,
dmoon@geshermi.org.
SHAVUOT STUDY
8:30 PM, MAY 25
B’nai Israel Synagogue of
West Bloomfield will be
celebrating the receiving
of the Torah and invite
members of the community
to join us at any or all
our planned events. The
theme this year is “Tradition
and Change.” There will
be speakers, snacks and
coffee available throughout
the night. Sunrise services
begin at 5 am on Friday,
May 26.
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MAY 18 • 2023 | 99
Michigan Region BBYO Elects
New Regional Boards
Michigan Region hosted its
final convention of the year
April 21-23, at Camp Maas.
Teens from Metro Detroit,
Ann Arbor and Windsor,
Canada, gathered to close
out the programming year
with the annual Spring
Convention.
This event featured special
guests including Dancing
with the Stars’ Alan Bersten,
teen-created and teen-led
programming, and the elec-
tion of Michigan Region
BBYO’s 99th and 79th
Regional Boards.
For rising teen leaders,
regional board elections were
a highlight. The next group
of leaders were elected to
bring Michigan Region to
new heights. The 12-per-
son board will represent
the region as teens work to
expand BBYO in their home
cities.
Eden Smith was elected
as the 79th regional teen
president and will be serving
alongside Gabe Sugarman,
the 99th regional teen presi-
dent. In the role of president,
Eden and Gabe will be guid-
ing the new regional boards
and their chapter counter-
parts to strengthen their
BBYO communities further.
Mia Brand and Ethan
Simon will be serving as
the region’s 79th and 99th
teen vice presidents of pro-
gramming. Mia and Ethan
will work together to elevate
regional and chapter pro-
gramming over the next year.
The 79th and 99th teen
vice presidents of member-
ship are Hailey Serlin and
Zachary Elbinger. These
Regional Board members
will be tackling recruitment,
retention, and education for
Michigan Region over the
next year.
Sara Cohon and Ryan
Rubin will be serving as the
79th and 99th teen vice pres-
idents of communication. In
this role, Sara and Ryan will
be handling regional social
media, governance and glo-
balization.
Talia Begres and Jonah
Miller were elected as the
Region’s 79th and 99th teen
vice presidents of Jewish
enrichment. These leaders
connect Jewish heritage and
community service into
regional and chapter pro-
gramming.