We shape our community’s next generation of leaders by positively impacting the lives of Jewish teens in Metro Detroit, providing them with meaningful Judaic, social justice and leadership development programming.

• Percent of teens who feel their participation in BBYO has helped them develop skills they will use throughout their life
• 89%

• Percent of students who report being able to articulate how Judaism adds value to their lives
• 89%

• Percent of teens who feel that because of their involvement in BBYO, they feel a strong connection to Israel
• 70%

• Percent of teens who feel supported by staff and/or volunteer advisors
• 72%

• Percent of students who report that through their affiliation with BBYO, they feel close to the Jewish people – connected to a Global community of Jewish friends and the local community
• 76%

• Percent of teens who feel that attending BBYO programs makes them feel they belong somewhere
• 90%

• Percent of teens who report that BBYO participation makes them feel good about themselves (improve self-esteem)
• 90%

Many teens shared about how impactful being part of BBYO is on the teens mental health, especially through the COVID-19 pandemic. “Everything was canceled, especially at the beginning of the pandemic, and it was really nice to see that BBYO kept going. It really helped us not feel isolated, especially in a time where it was so scary, we couldn’t really see our friends or do anything normal. Like sports are gone, most of your school clubs, even school was gone. And it was nice that BBYO was still there, your friends were still there, even though it was online, to still interact with.”

“Everybody is there [at BBYO] to connect with people. Being able to connect with people from outside of your school is what makes BBYO special. And so, with the programming aspect of it, I think that the programs do bring people together. The programs bring that light into your life when during a dark time. So yeah, it kind of just makes mental health a bit better than what it used to be.”

Farber Hebrew Day School provides a challenging Judaic Studies and college preparatory program in a Modern Orthodox, Zionist environment. The school nurtures personal and intellectual growth, outstanding character, social and moral responsibility, and a strong sense of self for each student.

• Anticipated total enrollment for 2021 – 2022 school year
• 274

• Early Childhood Center (ages 12 months to 4 years)
• 73

• Elementary School (grades kindergarten – 5th grade)
• 115

• Middle School (6th – 8th grade)
• 34

• High School (9th – 12th grade)
• 52

Frankel Jewish Academy is a rigorous college preparatory high school pursuing academic excellence and Jewish literacy. We inspire students to think critically, creatively, and compassionately; to dedicate themselves to Jewish tradition, peoplehood, and the State of Israel; and to become lifelong learners and leaders. Along with rigorous academics, Frankel Jewish Academy cultivates the whole student, building critical thinking, encouraging creativity, and preparing students for a life of compassion shaped by Jewish values. Graduates emerge with the intellectual skills required to succeed at the most selective schools, as well as a deep sense of identity and purpose.

FJA received $71,392 from the JFMD’s Emergency Fund Grant. This grant was used for PPE supplies and cleaning. PPE supplies purchased included Electrostatic Sprayers/EPA solution, plexiglass guards, hand sanitizer, masks, gloves, etc. Some of the funds were spent on initial prep and deep cleaning to return to the school and continuous additional cleaning. Funds were also used for technology costs to provide all teachers with Zoom licensing and upgrades to internet speed to manage the online learning volume.

Hebrew Free Loan provides interest-free business, educational and personal loans to Jews in need.

• Percent of HFL personal loan recipients who report that the loan process was simple and efficient
• 95%

• Percent of loans performing at current repayment rate
• 53%

• Percent of personal loan recipients who report that the objective for which they applied for a loan, and received a loan, has been achieved or they are on track to achieve
• 97%

Founded in 1958, Hillel Day School delivers an outstanding general and Jewish education to Jewish children in preschool through eighth grade. Hillel inspires a passion for learning, responsibility to self and community, and devotion to Jewish living in a warm, innovative and engaging environment. Hillel is at the forefront nationally in providing a modern education within a cutting-edge facility, together with up-to-date technology, to give our students every advantage for success. Hillel’s dual curriculum educates the whole child – academically, socially, and spiritually – and graduates students who possess essential tools for success in the global world they will inherit. Hillel is a community Jewish day school that is open and welcoming to children from every Jewish affiliation.

• Percent of parents who are very happy with how responsive Hillel is to concerns about their child’s progress in school
• 81%

• Percent of Hillel’s K-8 students who receive some level of financial aid, at a cost of approximately $3.2 million
• 60%

• Percent of students who learned in-person in the 2020-21 academic year
• 90%

• Percent of students who learned remotely in the 2020-21 academic year
• 10%

Hillel of Metropolitan Detroit serves college students on six local college campuses with a diverse array of cultural, social and religious programming. Headquartered on the campus of Wayne State University, HMD serves students at Lawrence Technological University, Oakland Community College, Oakland University, University of Detroit Mercy, University of Michigan – Dearborn and Wayne State University.

• Number of hours of program staff 1:1 interaction with students
• Over 400

• Number of events during the 2020-2021 academic year
• 115

• Number of Jewish student event participants
• 926

• Number of total participants
• 1,402

Israel Education

• Number of Israel Fellowship particpants who reported the program deepened their knowledge about Israel
• 90%

• Percent of Israel Fellowship participants who report the program increased their confidence discussing Israel with other students
• 100%

Leadership

• Percent of HMD’s student leaders who believe that HMD’s training helped them develop their leadership skills
• 91%

• Percent who agreed that they see a connection between Judaism and leadership
• 100%

• Percent of students who say they feel more comfortable taking on leadership roles in the future
• 91%

• Percent of students who say they plan to stay involved with the Jewish community after graduation
• 100%

Judaism Program (J-Talk)

• Percent of participants who report J-Talk deepened their understanding of Judaism
• 90%

• Percent of participants who disclosed that J-Talk made Judaism more relevant in their lives
• 90%

Jewish Community Center supports Jewish unity, ensures Jewish continuity and enriches Jewish life while conveying the importance of well-being within the Jewish and general communities and the people of Israel. The JCC offers programming for families, children, teens and adults.

• Percent of Jbaby alumni who said the prenatal program helped them for meaningful connections, build relationships, and find community
• 98.3%

• Percent of local families who report that participating in Jfamily programs or reading PJ Library books sparked conversations or inspired Jewish practices such as lighting shabbat candles or making challah
• 85%

Note that most departments were not conducting any programming for the first 6 months of the COVID-19 pandemic, the summer camp did not run in 2020, and the fitness center closed.

JCRC/AJD organizes five interfaith and intercultural councils including the Coalition for Black and Jewish Unity, Muslim Jewish Advisory Council, Detroit Interfaith Immigration Coalition, Michigan Interfaith Uyghur Coalition, and the Chaldean Jewish Coalition.

• Number of broadcast interviews in which JCRC/AJC is included as a source or we contributed to a story
• 60

• Percent of of participants that had a meaningful experience at a JCRC/AJC event
• 90%

• Percent engaged out of the total universe of local media members who cover our work
• 98%

• Percentage of people who attend Israel education or advocacy programs who leave with an enhanced understanding of the situation in Israel or a more complete picture of Israel
• 75%

• Total attendance at interfaith and intergroup events
• 2,000

• Percent of event attendees* who agree that as a result of the program, they gained a deeper understanding the diversity that exists in the State of Israel
• 100%

• Percent of event attendees* who agree that as a result of the program, they are now more interested in learning about the experiences of Jews of diverse ethnic backgrounds in the Metro Detroit community
• 100%

*Survey results from Israel Independence and the Great Ethiopian Exodus: The Richness of Diversity in the Jewish State, held on April 21, 2021 with over 40 attendees

Jewish Family Service provides a wide range of social services to community members of all ages and backgrounds. Each year, JFS assists approximately 12,000 individuals with case management, mental health and counseling services, healthcare navigation, emergency assistance, Holocaust Survivor and older adult services, volunteer programming and much more.

• Total clients served
• 3,000

• Percent of clients who are satisfied with the service they are receiving at JFS
• 96%

• Percent of clients who report counseling is helpful to improve their quality of life and well-being
• 91%

• Number of individuals served through Kosher Meals on Wheels (in partnership with NCJW)
• 250

• Number of individuals served through Behavioral Health Services
• 644

• Number of households served through Family Support Services
• 624

• Number of total rides through transportation services (including meal delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic)
• 24,000

Nearly 1,000 residents annually across A. Alfred Taubman Campus in Oak Park and Eugene & Marcia Applebaum Jewish Community Campus in West Bloomfield (including independent apartments and assisted living residences.)

• Number of annual attendees of Brown Jewish Community Adult Day Program
• 92

• Number of meals servied in FY 2021
• 224,000

• Number of interactions through the Jewish Chaplaincy and Outreach Program, including telephone calls and visits to older adults living in 80 secular nursing homes and Assisted Living environments
• 36,000

• Number of Holocaust survivors served
• 220

JVS is a human services organization with four main locations in Metropolitan Detroit that helps people realize life’s potential through a variety of programs to maximize their self-sufficiency. The agency provides counseling, training, support services and comprehensive programs to older adults, at-risk youth, individuals with disabilities, unemployed workers, and people who are economically disadvantaged.

• Number of job seekers who were unemployed, underemployed, transitioning careers or seeking a new career path who were supported by JVS in securing new employment
• 951

• Number of individuals who received financial counseling or financial education
• 1,075

• Number of resumes created for job seekers
• 4,312

• Number of individuals who participated in seminars or workshops to improve their employability
• 10,771

• Percent of Brown Center participants’ families who reported a positive effect on their loved one’s personal wellbeing, leading to increase independence for those living with dementia
• 89%

• Percent of Supports Coordination participants who were satisfied with services
• 97%

• Percent of care partners who reported an improved quality of life as a result of JVS’s Senior Services supporting their senior family member to continue to live at home
• 89%

Quotes from clients

Michigan State University Hillel continues to build dynamic Jewish life on the Michigan State University campus and also creates programming and opportunities for Jewish students through its Hillel Campus Alliance of Michigan (HCAM) program at Central Michigan, Eastern Michigan, Western Michigan, Grand Valley State, Northern Michigan, Michigan Tech, Saginaw Valley State, Albion, Alma and Kalamazoo Colleges.

• Number of unduplicated MSU Hillel students engaged in an event or personal interaction in the 20201-2021 academic year
• 1,423

• Number of MSU Hillel programs and initiative provided to students in the 2020-2021 academic year
• 201

• Number of 1:1 interactions between Jewish MSU Hillel studens and Hillel staff
• 9,612

• Number of meals to go provided for Shabbat dinners and monthly brunches
• 3,024

• Number of students participating in virtual fellowships
• 219

MSU Hillel

• Percent of MSU Hillel students who report they have at least one Hillel staff member they feel comfortable engaging with
• 98%

• Percent of of Jewish MSU Hillel students who report that Hillel has helped them stay connected to community during the pandemic
• 88%

• Percent of Jewish MSU Hillel studnets who report that Hillel has added value to their academic year during a pandemic
• 91%

• Percent of Jewish MSU Hillel students who report a better college experience as a result of their involvement with Hillel
• 97%

Tamarack Camps, established by the Fresh Air Society, builds a vibrant community by providing enriching Jewish camping experiences for children and families, respectful of financial ability.

• Number of campers in the summer of 2021
• 917

• Number of camp social workers
• 5

University of Michigan Hillel is the second largest student organization at the University of Michigan, housing more student-run programs than any other group except for the University Activities Center. The organization facilitates more than 60 student groups representing a diverse spectrum of approaches to Jewish life and incubating the next generation of leadership of the American Jewish community.

• Percent of respondents who report that they have at least one Hillel staff member they feel comfortable engaging with
• 83%

• Percent of respondents who report that they have at least one student leader they feel comfortable engaging with
• 89%

• Percent of respondents who report feeling connected to the Jewish community as a result of their participation in Hillel programming
• 91%

• Percent of respondents who report that they learned something new about Jewish life as a result of participating in Hillel programming
• 83%

• Percent of respondents who report that Hillel has contributed positively to their growth as a leader
• 100%

Yeshiva Beth Yehudah continues to produce thousands of students who are proud to be Jewish and form much of the core of our vibrant Jewish Detroit. We are creating the future leaders and members of our community by teaching our students love of Torah, love of Eretz Yisrael, and deep appreciation for the values of a Torah way of life.

• Percent of Boys School Students who graduate
• 100%

• Percent of Boys School Students who go on to higher education
• 98%

Yeshiva Gedolah educates the next generation of Jewish leaders in our community through a strong curriculum steeped in Jewish learning and tradition.

• Graduation rate
• 100%

• Number of students enrolled in Boys High School
• 110

Yeshivas Darchei Torah provides a stellar Jewish and secular education for hundreds of preschool through high school students. Our community-wide Helping Hand program, Big Brother/Little Brother, Big Sister/Little Sister, elderly visitations, fall clean up, and charity benefits are just a few examples of how we inculcate in our children the obligation and privilege of being a part of our wonderful community.

• Number of preschool students
• 114

• Number of students grades 1 – 8
• 334

• Number of high school girl students
• 54

• Number of students enrolled across preschool through high school
• 504