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2024 by the Numbers
More people than ever are turning to our content to learn about Israel, Judaism, and the Jewish people. Our podcast channels continued to dominate the charts with content on Israel, Judaism, and Jewish history and culture. UED continues to grow exponentially, increasing its footprint and impact on the Jewish educational…
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Masa Israel Journey: Transformative Gap Year Programs in Israel
After a week in Israel touring many gap year programs with Masa Israel, I can say that there is an option for everyone to experience Israel before college. Masa Israel Journey offers a diverse array of gap year opportunities, helping young adults explore Israel while gaining valuable skills and experiences.…
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Shinshinim Spotlight
Ori HermanHometown: Tel Adashim Hobbies: Reading, Hiking and Baking Why did you decide to come to Detroit?I wanted to do this “Shnat Sherut” and volunteer in a Jewish community outside of Israel since I believe the connection between Israeli Jews and diaspora Jews is so important. I came to Detroit…
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IOAC Mission to Israel
In the beginning of March, the Israel & Overseas Allocations Committee visited Israel for the first time since the outbreak of the war. The purpose of this trip was to visit current and potential Detroit funded programs, to meet with the people of Israel and, of course, to bear witness…
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Jewish Agency, local and American donors establish new fund to support northern Israeli businesses
New relief initiative will provide low-interest loans particularly in the tourism-related sector, with the Jewish Agency covering most of the costs of default loans By Judith Sudilovsky December 30, 2024 The Jewish Agency has joined forces with Israeli and American donors to establish a new relief fund for small businesses…
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Israel & Overseas: A Word from our Director
The past year has not been easy for our staff, lay leaders, community members and most especially, our Israeli friends and family. We are grateful that due to the incredible support of this community, we have been able to make a difference in many lives through our Israel Emergency Fund.…
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Meet the Federation Israel Team
You already know that the Jewish Federation of Detroit works every day to help bring our Jewish community and the people of Israel closer together. But did you know that three full-time Federation staff members in Israel are helping to do that work? From leading our missions, to coordinating the…
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Greetings From Your New Shinshinim
Hi everyone, we are the new Shinshinim (young Israeli emissaries), Shira, Ori, Nisan, Ofir and Shahar. Before we share with you the reasons we chose to be Shinshinim and why it’s important to us, we wanted you to get to know us a little better. Shira My name is Shira,…
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Mazel Tov to Gerald S. Cook. JSL 8 Over 80 Award Recipient.
Gerald S. Cook We are so grateful to Gerald “Jerry” Cook and his wife Barbara for their continued support of the Ben Teitel Incentive Grant that helps teens travel to Israel through Federation’s GetThere! Israel Travel Grants program. Now, Jewish Senior Life (JSL) is recognizing Jerry for his commitment to…
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Did You Know?
By Jennifer Levine, Senior Director, Israel & Overseas Department A complaint, (or maybe frustration is a better word), I often hear from our very dedicated and extremely passionate lay leaders is that the general public is not aware of the good work that Federation dollars do in Israel. People don’t…
