Briefings & Statements

The Jewish Federation of Detroit condemns the actions of a University of Michigan faculty member who broke protocol to use the Spring Commencement—a celebratory event intended to honor students’ achievements—as a platform to deliver a political statement against Israel.   These remarks were deeply insensitive […]

On Tuesday evening, shocking and offensive stickers—including one stating “(F**K) Zionism” and another depicting an assault weapon—were displayed at a Birmingham School District elementary school cultural night. At a time […]

By Steven Ingber, CEO of the Jewish Federation of DetroitThis story ran in the Detroit Free Press, March 22, 2026 March 12, 2026, is a day our community will always remember.   At […]

No community should have to plan for the unthinkable—and yet that is exactly what we have been made to do. For years, we have seen the shadow of antisemitism rising […]

Click here to watch the video. Yesterday’s assault on Temple Israel and specifically, its preschool, has left us all shaken to the core. This was a terrifying act of violence […]

Today, our community was shaken by a horrifying act of violence at Temple Israel—a place that should always be a sanctuary for Jewish learning, prayer, and connection. It was a […]

After three days of conflict, we are watching developments in the Middle East with both hope and concern. We hold hope that this moment could help bring about a new […]

We pray for the success of the joint United States–Israel mission in Iran and for the safety of the courageous service members of the United States Armed Forces and the […]

A Message from Steven Ingber, Federation CEO Earlier this week, the body of Sgt. Ran Gvili was returned to Israel. He was the last of the hostages to come home […]

This summer’s passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) brings several tax changes that may impact year-end planning. As you consider your charitable giving for the remainder of […]