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The Fund for Victims of Terror: Bringing Comfort to Lives in Upheaval 

A delegation of Detroiters spends time with a wounded IDF reservist at the Sheba Medical Center. Since the October 7 attacks, many of us feel more connected to Israel than […] | READ MORE

BBYO
Community Spotlight

Happily Jewish After

What you should know about BBYO  You know the drill. Your Bar/Bat/B’nai Mitzvah is over (Mazel Tov btw) and you stand at a crossroads. Go this way and you continue […] | READ MORE

From The Archives

Guess the Year: Women’s History Month 

It’s Women’s History Month! This month honors the contributions of women in American history. Here, in the Archives, we are always celebrating the work of women in Jewish Detroit, so […] | READ MORE

From The Archives

Guess the Year: Presidents’ Day Edition!

While Presidents’ Day is officially George Washington’s birthday, we’re commandeering the day to commemorate the past presidents of the Jewish Federation of Detroit. Or, one in particular, with this image […] | READ MORE

Federation In Action

The Surge: What is it and what does it mean for Jewish Detroit? 

The numbers say it all:  In the Jewish Federation’s 2023 fiscal year, we tracked a total of 14,423 registrations to our events and programs. A year later, the number was […] | READ MORE

Marcia Tanzman
Community Spotlight

With a Song in Her Heart

Living, learning and loving life at 98 through Jewish Senior Life They’ve never met. But the famous Jewish composer George Gershwin must have had Marcia Tanzman in mind when he […] | READ MORE

News From Israel & Overseas

All, Some or None? Our Israeli Staff on the Current State of the Hostage Crisis.

We are often asked “How do Israelis feel about …?”  A very valid question, but it’s almost impossible to speak for 10 million Israelis, representing so many diverse groups. But […] | READ MORE

Briefings & Statements

Community Briefing

Statement on the Release of Three Israeli Hostages Just a few days ago, we greeted news of the potential release of the hostages in Gaza with cautious optimism. Today, we […] | READ MORE

From The Archives

Guess the Year!

January is National Braille Literacy Month, so we’re sharing a fabulous photo from the Rabbi Leo M. Franklin Archives. Can you guess the year it was taken? Here are some […] | READ MORE

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Jewish Federation NEXTGen Detroit Presents

Entrée 2025: Your Seat at the Table

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Jewish Federation Affinities Presents

A Tasting and Tour at The Whiskey Factory

Wednesday, April 2
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Pins and Pints

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Jewish Federation Working Women’s Network Presents

Level UP Your Career: Stand Out & Get Hired!

Thursday, April 3
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Jewish Federation Women’s Philanthropy Presents

Prepping for Passover with Friends at JARC

Sunday, April 6
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Entrée 2025: Your Seat at the Table

Tuesday, April 8
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Jewish Federation Affinities Presents

A Tequila Tasting and Dinner with The Loop

Thursday, April 10
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Jewish Federation Working Women’s Network Presents

Level UP Your Career: Stand Out & Get Hired!

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Level UP Your Career: Stand Out & Get Hired!

Monday, April 21
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Yom HaZikaron: Israel’s Memorial Day

Tuesday, April 29
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