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David Glass
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SNAP Decision: When Essential Benefits Stopped, the Community Stepped in to Help
Mid-November brought unsettling news: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits were to be paused due to the government shutdown. For many in our community, that moment marked the beginning of uncertainty, fear and a question no one should ever have to ask: Will we have enough to eat? Federation—together with…
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8 Things That Bring Me Joy in Jewish Detroit
By Becky MaisterFederation Associate Director of Community Development Marketing When asked to write a list of “8 Things That Bring Me Joy in Jewish Detroit” I had two thoughts 1) Only eight? But I get it, Chanukah-themed… And 2) I’m going to name names. So, while this may not be the all-inclusive…
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Guess The Year!
We’re happy we’re playing “Guess the Year” rather than “Guess the correct spelling of Chanukah!”
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GivingTuesday: A Look Back, A Step Forward
From Humble Beginnings to Record-Breaking Impact: How GivingTuesday Grew in Our Community Every year, on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, something extraordinary happens. Across the globe, millions of people pause the holiday shopping frenzy and turn their attention to giving back. This is GivingTuesday—a day dedicated to generosity, community and making…
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Guess The Year!
If you love peanut butter as much as we do, then you’re going to love November – it’s National Peanut Butter Lovers Month!
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The Jewish Working Women’s Network, Where Community Turns into Connections
Since 2012, the Jewish Working Women’s Network (JWWN)—a program of Federation’s Women’s Philanthropy—has been bringing together Jewish women across metro Detroit to connect, learn and grow. With nearly 3,000 members, JWWN offers everything from professional development opportunities to business networking, including its popular “Pure Networking” events. We sat down with…
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Guess The Year!
In honor of all things archives, each clue in this month’s Guess the Year will have an archival connection. See how well you know the Archives (and Jewish Detroit!) history!
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Safeguarding Jewish Detroit
JCSI’s Ongoing Role in Community Protection Every day, Jewish Detroiters come together in synagogues, schools and community spaces. Today, when antisemitism and threats against Jewish communities are rising at alarming rates—security is more important than ever. That’s why the Federation supported Jewish Community Security, Inc. (JCSI) exists: to ensure Jewish…
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Marking 2 Years Since the October Seventh Tragedy
Transitioning From Sorrow to Song By Lior Zisser-Yogev, Community Shlicha (Israeli Emissary) Two years since that morning, when all of Israel woke up to the sound of sirens and explosions, running to shelters, glued to the news and consumed with fear for their loved ones in the south. Two years…
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Guess The Year!
September is National Sewing Month. While the art of sewing dates back to 25,000 B.C.E(!), it was well into the 19th century when sewing societies gained popularity. Here in Detroit, the Self-Help Circle was a Jewish aid organization that put sewing at its center. Founded by Sarah Krolik in 1889,…
