FED FOCUS
David Glass
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When Plans Changed the Jewish Community Showed Up
How One Intern Found Purpose Through Local Jewish Connection (Photo: Aidan talking to the owner of Comsa Coffee, a vendor at the Ferry Park Summer Market) When conflict escalated in Israel earlier this summer, sixteen metro Detroit college students participating in the Jewish Federation of Detroit’s Onward Israel program were…
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Ortonville at Last: Israeli Campers Touch Down at Tamarack After Delay
After weeks of uncertainty and a closed airspace, Israeli teens arrive for a summer of healing, joy and lifelong connection. By Lior Zisser-YogevCommunity Shlicha (Israel Emissary) 23 years ago, in one unforgettable summer back in 2002, a group of Israeli teens, exhausted after a long flight, both nervous and excited,…
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Guess The Year!
It’s back to school in a matter of days, but we’re going to stay in denial a little longer! Instead of a classroom, this month we’ll be focusing on another type of class: puppetry! Specifically, the puppetry class at the Jewish Community Center. Can you guess the year? Think you…
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Guess The Year!
It’s one hot summer! But we’re going to lean into the heat and feature Camp Tamarack in this month’s Guess the Year photo. Here are some clues:
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Shabbat Message
June 27, 2025 We are living through a period of historic events and fast-changing headlines—moments that will shape the future both here and in Israel. In this time of complexity and challenge, we have every reason to feel proud and confident in the strength of our community and the future…
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Federation Statement
The Jewish Federations of North America applaud the decisive and historic action taken to dismantle Iran’s key nuclear facilities, including the critical site at Fordow. We thank President Trump and the brave women and men of the United States Armed Forces for this historic action. We could not be prouder…
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Federation Statement
Jewish Federations of North America mourn and pray for the families of Ofra Keidar, Jonathan Samerano, and Staff Sgt. Shay Levinson—each of whom was murdered or abducted during the October 7th onslaught by Hamas terrorists. Ofra Keidar, 71, was killed while out for her morning walk in Kibbutz Be’eri. Her…
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Detroit Federation’s Get There! Israel Grant Helps Teens Connect, Grow, and Lead
The Jewish Federation of Detroit’s Get There! Israel Grant is opening doors—and minds—for local teens by supporting transformative Israel experiences. This grant provides financial assistance to help young adults from 13-28 participate in immersive programs in Israel, deepening their Jewish identity and strengthening their connection to community and heritage. For…
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Reflections on Partnership Trip
The week of May 12, we had the honor of hosting our Israeli Steering Committee from the Partnership2Gether program. Over four powerful days, our partners from Israel didn’t just see Detroit—they felt it. They met our people. They walked our streets. They prayed with us, learned with us, dreamed with…
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Recipient Spotlight
We are thrilled to announce that last month, our Gertzman committee, chaired by Betsy Heuer and Michael Horowitz, met and approved 10 new grants totaling $376,700. The Abraham Gertzman Fund began in 1996 when Federation was notified by a solicitor that Mr. Gertzman had left his entire estate to the…
