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127 Israeli Campers, One Life-Changing Summer
Another Season with the Elaine & Michael Serling Israeli Camper Program Comes to a Close There’s a particular kind of quiet that settles over camp on the last day of […]
Before the Investment: The Quiet Work of Planning Behind a Vibrant Jewish Community
By Aliza Plotkin, Associate Director, Planning & Agency Relations This past June, I had the privilege of participating in a parent panel for staff at Tamarack Camps. During the conversation, a young counselor from […]
Still Smiling with Bernie Smilovitz
For nearly four decades, Bernie Smilovitz brought humor, heart and his unmistakable personality to WDIV Channel 4, making sports feel welcoming to everyone. In this episode of FedRadioDetroit, Bernie joins […]
Joy over Oy: A Message from Steve Ingber
Over the past several months, I have had many people ask me some version of the same question: What can I do right now? In a time that feels so […]
Shabbat Message August 7, 2026
Shabbat approaches at the end of a long and consequential week. In Michigan, we have experienced political discourse that has turned issues of Jewish safety and Jewish self-determination in Israel […]
Statement on 2026 Michigan Primary Results
Yesterday, voters cast their ballots in primary races across the state. Today, we look to the winners of those elections to demonstrate how they would lead in the offices they […]
The Best Day: Rabbi Joseph H. Krakoff on Finding Joy, Resilience and Hope
Book launch. Thursday, August 27. At The J. For more than two decades, Rabbi Joseph H. Krakoff has helped people and families navigate some of life’s most tender and difficult […]
Listening, Learning and Belonging in Jewish Detroit
What the Jews of Color Initiative sparked What does it take to build a Jewish community where everyone feels they belong? For two days this June, Detroit set out to […]
JFD Supported – Excerpts From ICAR Collective’s June Newsletter
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 […]
Hebrew Word of the Month – Kapara (כפרה)
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 […]