# Event Details

- **Event Name**: EPIC StepUp: The Premiere Dinner
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Please join NEXTGen Detroit’s Ben-Gurion and Herzl Societies as we welcome in Shabbat and celebrate the launch of the EPIC StepUp Program at the Inaugural Dinner. Enjoy a cocktail hour, family-style Friday night dinner of classic Jewish favorites and our special guest comedian, podcast host and writer Eitan Levine (@eitanthegoalie). This is a wonderful opportunity to meet fellow young Jewish adults who are deeply committed to ensuring a vibrant Jewish future here in Detroit, Israel and around the world through their support in the Federation’s Annual Campaign. 

6 – 7 PM: Cocktail Hour | Explore the Market | Meet & Greet with Eitan Levine 
7 – 9 PM: Dinner and Program  

Dietary laws observed. 
Snappy casual attire suggested.  
RSVP at https://jlive.app/events/15223

This event is intended for households who have committed to the EPIC StepUP program or have already made a BGS or Herzl Society level gift to the Federation’s 2026 Annual Campaign. 

About EPIC StepUp:
The EPIC StepUp program is a pathway for welcoming and cultivating the next generation of Ben-Gurion Society (BGS) donors. EPIC StepUp invites participants to “step up” their giving over three years, with a clear and achievable plan: year one: a $500 gift, year two: a $750 gift and year three: a $1,000 BGS-level gift to the Federation’s Annual Campaign. From the moment they join, EPIC StepUp participants are recognized and celebrated as BGS donors, with access to all BGS community experiences. EPIC StepUp is brought to the community by Sue and Alan J. Kaufman & Family. 

Thank you to Our Leadership 
Event Chairs: 
Alec Cherrin 
Natalie Gordon 
Molly Moss 
Jonah Newman
Gage Wakula

NEXTGen Detroit President 
Andrew Luckoff 

NEXTGen Detroit President Elect 
Abigail Epstein 

NEXTGen Detroit Immediate Past President 
Spencer Lucker 

NEXTGen Detroit Campaign VPs 
Erica Dovitz, Nicole MacWilliams, Andrew Moss and Blair Thoenes 

 BGS Co-Chairs  
Jacob R. Gordon and Taylor Weintraub

Thank you to Our Sponsors

Presenter
The Sue and Alan J. Kaufman & Family
Burns & Wilcox
Kaufman Financial Group

Leader
AJM Packaging

Advocate
Erin & Jonathan Modiano
LARC Properties

Friend
Civic Companies
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ferndale/epic-stepup-the-premiere-dinner/200029935783727
- **Event Categories**: Meetups, Art, literary-art, comedy, Entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Ferndale
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The Rust Belt Market
- **lat**: 42.460931578969
- **long**: -83.135467952198
- **full address**: The Rust Belt Market, 22801 Woodward Ave,Ferndale, Michigan, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is EPIC StepUp: The Premiere Dinner being held?
  - **A:** EPIC StepUp: The Premiere Dinner takes place on Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 pm at The Rust Belt Market, 22801 Woodward Ave,Ferndale, Michigan, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing EPIC StepUp: The Premiere Dinner?
  - **A:** EPIC StepUp: The Premiere Dinner is organized by NEXTGen Detroit.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** EPIC StepUp: The Premiere Dinner is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ferndale, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If EPIC StepUp: The Premiere Dinner sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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