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. 

Compiled by Sy Manello/Editorial 
Assistant. Send items at least 14 
days in advance to calendar@the-
jewishnews.com.

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.