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David Glass
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The Fund for Victims of Terror: Bringing Comfort to Lives in Upheaval
A delegation of Detroiters spends time with a wounded IDF reservist at the Sheba Medical Center. Since the October 7 attacks, many of us feel more connected to Israel than ever before. From our vantage point in Detroit, we may find ourselves asking, “Am I truly making a difference for…
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Guess the Year: Women’s History Month
It’s Women’s History Month! This month honors the contributions of women in American history. Here, in the Archives, we are always celebrating the work of women in Jewish Detroit, so choosing one image was hard! Can you idenify the year of this photo? Here are some clues: So, what’s your…
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Guess the Year: Presidents’ Day Edition!
While Presidents’ Day is officially George Washington’s birthday, we’re commandeering the day to commemorate the past presidents of the Jewish Federation of Detroit. Or, one in particular, with this image featuring Henry Wineman (far right). Can you guess the year of this photo? Here are some clues: So, what’s your…
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All, Some or None? Our Israeli Staff on the Current State of the Hostage Crisis.
We are often asked “How do Israelis feel about …?” A very valid question, but it’s almost impossible to speak for 10 million Israelis, representing so many diverse groups. But we, the three Israeli staff of the Jewish Federation of Detroit living in Israel, can share how we feel at…
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Guess the Year!
January is National Braille Literacy Month, so we’re sharing a fabulous photo from the Rabbi Leo M. Franklin Archives. Can you guess the year it was taken? Here are some hints: So, what’s your guess? And the year is…1969! Natalie, who served as chair of the Sisterhood Braille Transcribing Committee,…
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Guess the Year – Campaign Edition!
Telethons are a staple of the Annual Campaign. Can you guess the year that this telethon photo was taken? Here are some hints:
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Meet the Federation Israel Team
You already know that the Jewish Federation of Detroit works every day to help bring our Jewish community and the people of Israel closer together. But did you know that three full-time Federation staff members in Israel are helping to do that work? From leading our missions, to coordinating the…
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Which Came First?
The Jewish Federation of Detroit, Camp Tamarack…two legendary organizations in the Detroit Jewish community, but which came first? Test your knowledge with these three clues and find out if you’re the ultimate Jewish Detroit history buff or if you really need to schedule a visit to the archives! And the…
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With Heartache and Hope. Our Community Shlicha Looks Back on One Year Since October 7th.
By Lior Zisser-Yogev On October 7, 2023, I was invited to Simchat Torah celebrations in one of the synagogues in our area. It was the last evening of Sukkot, after a busy few weeks of chagim, during which we hopped from synagogue to synagogue, prayed, talked, and ate—and were hosted…
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Which Came First?
Women’s Philanthropy, NEXTGen Detroit…you know them, you love them, but which came first? Test your knowledge with these three clues and find out if you’re the ultimate Federation history buff (or if you really need to schedule a visit to the archives)! And the answer is… NEXTGen Detroit! Or, Junior…
