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Shabbat Message September 10, 2026
As Shabbat begins and we prepare to welcome Rosh Hashanah, we are given the opportunity to pause, reflect, and look toward the year ahead. There is no question that we […]
Shabbat Message September 4, 2026
Shabbat is an opportunity to pause and reflect on what matters most. As the organization entrusted with safeguarding Jewish Detroit, Federation will never equivocate when it comes to the security […]
Hebrew Word of the Month – Elul (אלול)
by Aaron Poris, Senior Associate, Israel & Overseas Ancient Babylonian Harvests, Spiritual Returns, and Messages of Love For Jews, the month before Rosh Hashanah is a time when the shofar […]
Tastes of Israel & Overseas: Moroccan-Inspired Chraime for Shabbat
by Aaron Poris, Senior Associate, Israel & Overseas Few dishes say Shabbat like Moroccan Jewish Chraime. Tender white fish is gently simmered in a rich tomato sauce infused with garlic, […]
Israeli Campers Return to Detroit for a Fun-Filled Summer
This summer, we were thrilled to welcome 127 Israeli campers to Tamarack Camps across two sessions, as part of the Elaine and Michael Serling Israeli Camper Program – one of […]
JFD Supported – JAFI Security Programming
In the aftermath of the Hamas attacks of October 7, the Swords of Iron War, and the continued demonization of Israel, Jewish communities worldwide are facing an unprecedented and rapidly […]
Ride For The Living Draws 118 Cyclists in Support of JCC Krakow
Local satellite ride honors memory, celebrates Jewish resilience and raises funds for Jewish life in Krakow, Poland On Sunday, August 16, 2026, 118 riders came together for the Jewish Federation […]
Meet Our New 2026 Shinshinim
Shinshinim are high-school graduates who choose to defer their military service for a year of service abroad. The Shinshinim bring their energy, love of Israel and unique perspectives to our […]
Retiring This Year – Beloved JFD Guide, Naomi Miller, Concludes her 25 Year Tenure
by Naomi Miller I am ending my almost 25 years with Federation in a most symbolic way. In the spring of 2002, when the idea of ICP [Israeli Camper Program] […]
Statement August 19, 2026
Yesterday, hundreds of anti-Muslim protesters gathered in Dearborn, spewing hateful, Islamophobic rhetoric and displaying Nazi symbols. The Jewish Federation of Detroit condemns both the intimidation and threats targeted at our […]