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David Glass
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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 Detroiters what makes them proud to be Jewish Americans. “I’m proud to be a Jewish American because being Jewish represents…
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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 program of learning, dialogue and leadership development. Through monthly sessions, students explore the histories of both communities, examine the impact of racism and antisemitism, and build…
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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, relationship-building and shared commitment to strengthening Jewish life across Metro Detroit. The energy in the room reflected something that has been…
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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 is hosting Snapshot of History, an interactive photography exhibit at Temple Beth El. The event is open-house style, open from…
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A Broadway Salute to our Greatest Generation!
Jewish Senior Life is Searching for Honorees 95 and Up. There’s a special kind of wisdom that comes from living through nearly a century of history, building families, careers and community and passing Jewish tradition from generation to generation. This June, Jewish Detroit will once again come together to honor those…
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Guess Who!
Let’s play a game of Guess Who! Do you recognize the woman in the middle?
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Finding Purpose After the Attack
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 Michigan’s largest Jewish congregation, a vehicle rammed into the building while dozens of staff members and clergy were at work…
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Detroit Connections in Boca Raton. Coffee, Conversation and Community.
You can take the Detroiter out of Michigan, but you can’t take the Michigan out of the Detroiter. For generations, Jewish Detroiters have carried their sense of community wherever life takes them. No matter the miles, the memories and traditions travel too. This February, Federation is bringing that familiar spirit…
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Spreading Warmth on Mitzvah Day
With temperatures hovering (way) below freezing lately, we thought it might be a good time to share some of the warmth spread by Jewish Detroit last month. This past Christmas, our Community Relations Department held its annual Mitzvah Day. Volunteers fanned out across Detroit—preparing meals, delivering gifts, visiting seniors and supporting other nonprofits so…
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Guess Who!
Let’s play a game of Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner! Do you recognize the handsome guy seated next to Max Fisher?
