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David Glass
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Family Fun, Tamarack-Style
Parents, grandparents, alumni and friends—don’t let the kids have all the fun! Tamarack Camps isn’t just for the young—it’s for everyone who loves the magic of camp. Whether you’re introducing a future camper to overnight camp, spending quality time with family or reconnecting with old friends, family camps and alumni programs offer…
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Can You Guess the Year? Passover Edition!
This month, we are celebrating Passover. And what goes hand-in-hand with Passover? A seder, of course! Along with observing the holiday with family and friends, many organizations host their own seder, just like the one seen in the photograph. Can you guess the year? Here are some hints: Think you…
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Zikaron and Atzmaut : Two Days of Remembrance
By Lior Zisser-YogevCommunity Shlicha (Israel Emissary) For Israelis, Yom HaZikaron is not just a date on the calendar, it’s a day that immerses all Israelis in the never-ending experience of memory—that bereaved families endure every single day. It’s a day that sanctifies and perpetuates our collective memory. And this day,…
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2024 by the Numbers
More people than ever are turning to our content to learn about Israel, Judaism, and the Jewish people. Our podcast channels continued to dominate the charts with content on Israel, Judaism, and Jewish history and culture. UED continues to grow exponentially, increasing its footprint and impact on the Jewish educational…
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Masa Israel Journey: Transformative Gap Year Programs in Israel
After a week in Israel touring many gap year programs with Masa Israel, I can say that there is an option for everyone to experience Israel before college. Masa Israel Journey offers a diverse array of gap year opportunities, helping young adults explore Israel while gaining valuable skills and experiences.…
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Shinshinim Spotlight
Ori HermanHometown: Tel Adashim Hobbies: Reading, Hiking and Baking Why did you decide to come to Detroit?I wanted to do this “Shnat Sherut” and volunteer in a Jewish community outside of Israel since I believe the connection between Israeli Jews and diaspora Jews is so important. I came to Detroit…
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IOAC Mission to Israel
In the beginning of March, the Israel & Overseas Allocations Committee visited Israel for the first time since the outbreak of the war. The purpose of this trip was to visit current and potential Detroit funded programs, to meet with the people of Israel and, of course, to bear witness…
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Jewish Agency, local and American donors establish new fund to support northern Israeli businesses
New relief initiative will provide low-interest loans particularly in the tourism-related sector, with the Jewish Agency covering most of the costs of default loans By Judith Sudilovsky December 30, 2024 The Jewish Agency has joined forces with Israeli and American donors to establish a new relief fund for small businesses…
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Israel & Overseas: A Word from our Director
The past year has not been easy for our staff, lay leaders, community members and most especially, our Israeli friends and family. We are grateful that due to the incredible support of this community, we have been able to make a difference in many lives through our Israel Emergency Fund.…
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Happily Jewish After
What you should know about BBYO You know the drill. Your Bar/Bat/B’nai Mitzvah is over (Mazel Tov btw) and you stand at a crossroads. Go this way and you continue with your organized Jewish journey. Go that way, and you don’t. No Monday night school, no Madrichim volunteering, “no thank…
