It’s back to school in a matter of days, but we’re going to stay in denial a little longer! Instead of a classroom, this month we’ll be focusing on another type of class: puppetry! Specifically, the puppetry class at the Jewish Community Center. Can you guess the year?
- They are in the JCC at Woodward and Holbrook.
- The Committee of 21, comprised of Jewish community members, was started this year, leading to the formation of the Jewish Community Council and the building of the Jewish Home for the Aged.
- The Social Security Act was signed into law by PresidentFranklin D. Roosevelt.
Think you know the year? Make your best guess and see the answer at the bottom of the page!
This was a decade of ups and downs. While there were struggles for many people, the Detroit Jewish community rose to meet the needs, and added services and organizations that could provide assistance and lessen the burden.
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And the answer is… 1935!
Image: Jewish Community Center Photograph Collection, FEDJCC.7.3, Leonard N. Simons Jewish Community Archives.
