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Photo IS:RAEL. A 2024-2025 Abraham Gertzman Fund Supported Program
By Jennifer Levine, Senior Director, Israel & Overseas Department Annually, the Gertzman Committee (a sub-committee of Federation’s Israel & Overseas Allocations Committee), meets in the spring to review, discuss and […]
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This is the story of Kibbutz Gevim.
Kibbutz Gevim, established in 1947 near the Gaza border, is a vibrant community with a rich history and diverse population. With agriculture as its mainstay, Gevim is a testament to […]
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About HaGal Sheli
Meet Omer and Yaron, two friends for the past twelve years.
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Menashe’s Story
Menashe Ram faced the heart-wrenching loss of his son, Omri, during the NOVA Festival on October 7th. Amid his grief, Menashe met with the solidarity mission from Detroit, sharing Omri’s […]
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Introducing the Elaine and Michael Serling Israeli Camper Program
By Jennifer Levine, Senior Director of Federation’s Israel & Overseas Department Federation’s Israeli Camper Program began in 2002, in response to the terror attacks in Israel which resulted in the cancellation of […]
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Passover 2024 / 5784 – This night is very different to other nights..
By Naomi Miller On the evening of April 22, an estimated 98% of Jewish Israelis will participate in a Passover Seder. Based on a recent survey, 83% of Israelis feel […]
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The Shinshinim Corner, March 2024
Three weeks ago, my journey led me to Israel for a significant mission: selecting the Detroit 2024-2025 ShinShinim alongside my esteemed colleagues. Each trip to Israel holds its own anticipation […]
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Shabbat Message
Steve Ingber, CEO February 16, 2024 On Monday night, almost a thousand participants gathered for our annual Women’s Philanthropy Signature event. What could bring out so many women on an […]
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Shabbat Message
from Michael Berger, President of the United Jewish Foundation January 5, 2024 Just a few weeks ago, I had the honor of joining a delegation of 18 Detroit community leaders […]
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A Short, Impactful Project TEN-Uganda Experience
A delegation of 10 women volunteered for a few days with The Jewish Agency’s Project TEN center in Uganda on a meaningful trip organized by the United Jewish Federation. In […]
