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As Israel continues to live through uncertainty, security threats, reserve duty, displacement and the daily strain of prolonged crisis, the emotional toll on children and families is becoming harder to […]

by Aaron Poris, Senior Associate, Israel & Overseas From Ancient Atonement to Modern Israeli Affection Just about anyone who has spent time in Israel has heard this word. Grandmothers say it […]

Beginning in January of this year, Aaron Poris joined the Jewish Federation of Detroit as Senior Associate in the Israel & Overseas Department. His portfolio centers around overseeing JFD Missions abroad, educational and internship programs like “Get There” and “Onward” and planning annual community events […]

What if your next chapter looked like this: a private room in an Israeli community, real relationships with real neighbors, and volunteer work that really matters—not as a tourist, but […]

by Leayah | Shinshinit 2025-2026 As an Israeli Shinshinit spending a year in Detroit, I recently had the opportunity to participate in a Jewish Federation trip to Washington, D.C., with […]

What happens when a group of young Israelis spends a year living, working, and growing inside the Detroit Jewish community? Something meaningful — for everyone. Below, this year's Shinshinim and several of their host organizations reflect on the connections built, the moments that mattered, and the lasting impressions left on both sides of the Atlantic.

By Lior Zisser-Yogev, Shlicha, Jewish Federation of Detroit When I first arrived in Michigan in July 2002, I was amazed by the incredible nature and serenity of the woods of […]

by Aaron Poris, Senior Associate, Israel & Overseas Growing up, some of my fondest memories are of my grandmother’s incredible cooking in Israel… the delicious colors and incredible smells that […]