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Federation Statement June 10, 2026
The Jewish Federation of Detroit applauds the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Michigan, the FBI, and state and local law enforcement for the investigation leading to the […]
Federation Statement June 7, 2026
Iran’s latest wave of missile attacks has once again disrupted daily life in our Partnership Region in the Central Galilee and across Israel. Families are hearing the now-familiar sound of […]
What Makes Us Proud to Be Jewish Americans
One-sentence reflections from Jewish Detroiters. May is Jewish American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the rich history, values and contributions of Jewish Americans. In that spirit, we asked Jewish […]
Learning to Lead, Together
A student leadership initiative grounded in understanding and allyship. The Coalition for Black and Jewish Unity Leadership Academy brings together high school students from metro Detroit’s Black and Jewish communities for a semester-long […]
The Collective: One Community in Action
Supporting the people shaping Jewish Detroit. On April 28th, more than 200 Jewish education and engagement professionals from 64 organizations came together for The Collective Annual Retreat—a day of learning, […]
Shabbat Message: Staying Safe, Staying Proud
Who would have thought that in 2026, we’d be asking ourselves the question: Is it safe to be Jewish in today’s world? But here we are. Antisemitism has touched every […]
JFD Statement May 3, 2026
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 […]
JFD Statement April 29, 2026
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 […]
Step in Front of the Camera for Some Photo Fun!
Snapshot of History Makes YOU the Star of the Show Mark your calendars for Sunday, April 26, 2026, and get camera-ready! The Joan Meyers Jampel Center for Michigan Jewish Heritage […]
Nancy Glen: Leading with Listening, Serving with Heart
As she concludes her term as Women’s Philanthropy (WP) President at the Jewish Federation of Detroit, Nancy Glen reflects on a leadership journey defined by listening, meaningful relationships and a […]
