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Guess the Year!
Can you guess the year that this photo was taken? Here are some hints: And the year is…1951! Meir was no stranger to Detroit. She visited the city several times […]
Live and Learn
When we look back at our lives, many of us relish our days in college if we were lucky enough to enjoy that special educational experience. Even if we weren’t […]
Guess the Year!
Can you guess the year that this photo was taken? Here are some hints: And the answer is… 1977! This Junior Division Telethon Institute took place on February 11, 1977 […]
Israel Emergency Campaign Update. Detroit Stands with Israel.
More than 10 months have passed since October 7, the most devastating and tragic date in Israel’s 75-year history. Since then, Jewish communities worldwide have responded with a historic outpouring […]
Influencer Inspiration: An Evening with Lizzy Savetsky
She speaks to nearly 380,000 followers around the world on Instagram every day, but on June 20, social media influencer, Israel advocate, and proud Jewish wife and mother Lizzy Savetsky […]
So You Think You Know…Leonard N. Simons
Max M. Fisher, Paul Zuckerman, Leonard N. Simons, Louis Berry “I take the things I do seriously, but I do not take myself seriously.” It’s no surprise that it takes […]
Making College A Reality
While in his last year of college, Jon Berman was looking with concern at the balance in his college fund. “I was fortunate to grow up in a family that […]
Pedaling With Purpose
It’s a perfect Sunday morning in Ferndale. With bicycles in tow, riders from all over Jewish Detroit gather at Ferndale High to begin a ride unlike any other. Because this […]
Shinshinim Goodbye Letter
We can’t believe we’re writing it, but the year is almost over. Coming here without knowing what to expect was exciting, and scary, but now we can say it was […]
That’s A Wrap: The 2024 Annual Campaign Finishes Strong
The Jewish Federation of Detroit is thrilled to announce the successful conclusion of its 2024 Annual Campaign, raising an all-time high financial achievement from over 10,000 donors. The Campaign ended […]
