Family Fun, Tamarack-Style
Parents, grandparents, alumni and friends—don’t let the kids have all the fun! Tamarack Camps isn’t just for the young—it’s for everyone who loves the magic of camp. Whether you’re introducing a future […] | READ MORE
SNAP Decision: When Essential Benefits Stopped, the Community Stepped in to Help
Mid-November brought unsettling news: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits were to be paused due to the government shutdown. For many in our community, that moment marked the beginning of […] | READ MORE
2025 End of Year Tax Planning Information
This summer’s passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) brings several tax changes that may impact year-end planning. As you consider your charitable giving for the remainder of […] | READ MORE
8 Things That Bring Me Joy in Jewish Detroit
By Becky MaisterFederation Associate Director of Community Development Marketing When asked to write a list of “8 Things That Bring Me Joy in Jewish Detroit” I had two thoughts 1) Only eight? […] | READ MORE
Guess The Year!
We’re happy we’re playing “Guess the Year” rather than “Guess the correct spelling of Chanukah!” | READ MORE
Light Against Darkness: A Special Chanukah Message
We are horrified, outraged, and heartbroken by the terrorist assault at a Chanukah celebration in Sydney, Australia, in which at least eleven Jewish attendees were brutally murdered. Our hearts ache […] | READ MORE
GivingTuesday: A Look Back, A Step Forward
From Humble Beginnings to Record-Breaking Impact: How GivingTuesday Grew in Our Community Every year, on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, something extraordinary happens. Across the globe, millions of people pause the […] | READ MORE
Guess The Year!
If you love peanut butter as much as we do, then you’re going to love November – it’s National Peanut Butter Lovers Month! | READ MORE
Shabbat Message 10.31.2025
Standing Together Through Challenging Times Many of you have heard that the ongoing government shutdown may soon affect SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits. As of November 1, SNAP benefits […] | READ MORE
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Jewish Federation of Detroit Presents
An Evening with Eli Sharabi: A Story of Resilience and Hope
Join us for an inspiring evening with Israeli writer and former hostage, Eli Sharabi. Freed on February 8, 2025 after 491 harrowing days in Hamas captivity, Eli has transformed his […]
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