January 1, 2014
The Gino Bartali Story
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Here’s a story Scott Kaufman, Federation’s CEO, likes to tell, especially as he leads first-time visitors through Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Museum in Jerusalem.
Topic
Israel & the World
January 1, 2014
Think Summer
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
To learn what opportunities are available for college students and grads, Federation’s NEXTGen CONNECT is a great place to start.
December 19, 2013
Steps to Leadership
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
An insider’s view of Federation’s work leads to a team-building trip to Israel.
September 1, 2013
Birthright: From Israel to Detroit
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
The journey continues in the”Mifgash” – the Hebrew word for “coming together” – when Israelis visit Detroit.
August 1, 2013
Building Our Israeli Family
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
If Federation’s Israeli Camper Program had a “poster” family, the Chernows would be candidates for the featured spot.
August 1, 2013
Meetings of Minds in Israel
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
A mission to build Michigan ties to Israel, organized in part by the Detroit Jewish Federation and the Michigan Business Bridge
June 1, 2013
Mission to Cuba
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
What are the chances of finding a long lost relative in Havanah? Ask Susan Cassels Kamin on a Federation Mission to Cuba.
April 1, 2013
Scenes from the Archives
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Jewish Detroit’s strength in numbers goes to Israel in more missions per year than any other Federation community in America.
March 1, 2013
Letters from Israel
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Encouraging “letter-perfect” Hebrew at Hillel, Rivka Schuchman encourages a 6th grade pen pal exchange.
February 1, 2013
Birthright Sweethearts
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
As fellow travelers, Heather Kerwin an Jeff Vieder expected to fall in love with Israel. They didn’t expect to fall in love with each other.