The Collective Annual Retreat: Visions for a Jewish Future

**Join us for The Collective Annual Retreat: Visions of a Jewish Future – A
Day of Inspiration, Connection, and Fun!**
This isn’t just another event – it’s a day to fuel your passion, connect with
like-minded professionals, and dive deep into how we can shape the future of
Jewish education and engagement. Expect an exciting mix of inspiring speakers,
hands-on workshops, and plenty of opportunities to network with the amazing
people who are making a difference in our community.
**What’s Happening:**
We’re kicking off with a keynote from **Zack Bodner** , author of _”Why Do
Jewish?”_ , followed by breakout sessions covering everything from AI in
Jewish engagement to building a sense of belonging, design thinking, modern
Israel, and more. There’s something for everyone – no matter where you are in
your career!
**When:**
**Tuesday, April 29, 2025**
**8:45 AM – 3:00 PM**
Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and desserts catered by Quality Kosher Catering.
**Who Should Come:**
This retreat is for **anyone working in Jewish education and engagement** –
whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience under your belt.
If you work directly with community members to help them “Do Jewish” (even if
you don’t identify as Jewish yourself), this is for you!
**Where: M1 Concourse, Pontiac**
**Big thanks to the William Davidson Foundation** , this event is **completely
free** for all Jewish community professionals!
**We’re all about inclusion,** so if there’s anything we can do to make this
event work better for you or anyone on your team, don’t hesitate to reach out
to **Aliza Plotkin** at **248-842-2656** or **Plotkin@Jewishdetroit.org**.
This is going to be a day full of ideas, energy, and connection – you won’t
want to miss it!
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