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  • Which Came First?

    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 […]

  • October 7 Community Commemoration

    October 7 Community Commemoration

    On the one-year anniversary of the October 7th terrorist attacks, over 3,000 members of the Detroit Jewish Community gathered for an evening of hope and unity hosted by the Michigan Board of Rabbis.

  • With Heartache and Hope. Our Community Shlicha Looks Back on One Year Since October 7th.

    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 […]

  • Which Came First?

    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 […]

  • The Power of “No”

    The Power of “No”

    Nothing motivates Jason Raznick quite like being told he can’t. The co-founder and Executive Chairman of Benzinga sits down with Sam Dubin and Beverly Liss to share how he takes […]

  • Staying Safe on College Campuses

    Staying Safe on College Campuses

    Should I take Bio-Chem as a Freshman? Is this Mason or Abbot? Where’s the Hillel building?  School is back in session and with it comes a barrage of questions for […]

  • Guess the Year!

    Guess the Year!

    Can you guess the year that this photo was taken? Here are some hints: And the year is…1951! Meir was no stranger to Detroit. She visited the city several times […]

  • Live and Learn

    Live and Learn

    When we look back at our lives, many of us relish our days in college if we were lucky enough to enjoy that special educational experience. Even if we weren’t […]

  • Guess the Year!

    Guess the Year!

    Can you guess the year that this photo was taken? Here are some hints: And the answer is… 1977! This Junior Division Telethon Institute took place on February 11, 1977 […]

  • Influencer Inspiration: An Evening with Lizzy Savetsky

    Influencer Inspiration: An Evening with Lizzy Savetsky

    She speaks to nearly 380,000 followers around the world on Instagram every day, but on June 20, social media influencer, Israel advocate, and proud Jewish wife and mother Lizzy Savetsky […]