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Community-Wide Israel Solidarity Event

July 21, 2014 | Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit

The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit announces a community-wide Israel Solidarity Event this coming Wednesday, July 23, 7:30 PM at Congregation Shaarey Zedek in Southfield. Federation, the Jewish Community Relations Council, the Michigan Board of … Continue →

Federation Announces Israel Emergency Fund

July 11, 2014 | Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit

Our Israeli brothers and sisters need our support now.
Your Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit, collaborating with the Jewish Federations of North America, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, the Jewish Agency for Israel, etc. and the Israeli government, is declaring a necessary ISRAEL EMERGENCY FUNDimmediately to provide the nation with critical financial assistance.
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Apply now for Berman Jewish Family Education (JFE) Grants

July 3, 2014 | Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit

The Jewish Family Education Project of Metropolitan Detroit is proud to be celebrating 14 years in 2014! Although this is an amazing achievement as we have seen Jewish Family Education programs dwindle around the country, … Continue →

Jane Sherman and Louise Paktor Launch New Scholarship Fund for Youth Village Alumni

July 1, 2014 | Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit

At its recent Board of Governors meetings in Jerusalem, The Jewish Agency honored Jane Sherman, member of the Board, and Louise Paktor, head of the Jaeger Foundation and long-time leader in Keren Heyesod, for their generous decision to fund a major new scholarship fund, which will enable alumni of Jewish Agency Youth Villages to attend pre-army academies (“mechinot”), vocational training, or universities. The Jewish Agency’s Sarah Bronson reports. Continue →

A Taste of Melton: Free Sample Classes August 12 and August 14

June 25, 2014 | Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit

Federation’s Alliance for Jewish Education is holding Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning, “A Taste of Melton” informational sessions. Here’s your opportunity to learn more about the program that has enriched the lives of more than 1,000 Jewish adult learners in Metropolitan Detroit. Continue →

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