May 1, 2016
Called to Serve
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Last year, they were students carrying book bags. This year, they are Israeli soldiers carrying the responsibility of defending our Jewish State.
Topic
Israel & the World
May 1, 2016
So You Think You Know Hummus?
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Light years away from the stuff that comes in store-bought tubs where you dip baby carrots, hummus in Israel is a butter-cream-like staple on the table. According to chef Michael… Continue reading So You Think You Know Hummus?
March 17, 2016
Federation’s Mission Control
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Her title is Federation’s Director of Missions and Exchanges, but her role is so much more. Master planner, travel agent, tour guide and host, Naomi Miller Rockowitz serves Jewish Detroit as our eyes and ears, our guide on the ground and the face of Federation in Israel.
February 29, 2016
Nurse Nancy Schneider: Hospice Hero
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Here’s a story of an incredible journey, a loving family and a nurse on a mission far beyond the call of the most vigilant of hospice caregivers.
January 29, 2016
Travels on a Federation Mission
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Why go to Israel? Ask anyone who has been to Israel on a mission, a Birthright trip or a fact-finding exchange organized by the Detroit Federation. Most will tell you that their experience was eye-opening, inspiring – even life-changing.
January 4, 2016
An Israeli Officer & a Gentleman
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Meet Shimon Gal Levy, 30, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Naval Captain and Harvard grad with a Master’s in Public Policy. Self-starter, team builder, entrepreneur and connoisseur of Detroit Happy Hours. Currently on tour of duty in service to the community as Federation’s Senior Strategic Advisor and a Principal “ingredient” of Detroit’s venture group, Secret Sauce Capital.
January 4, 2016
The Israel Ride
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Billed as “the ride of a lifetime,” the Israel Ride delivers as promised. According to Andrea (Andy) Roisman, a veteran traveler to Israel and the sole Detroit rider on the 7-day cycling tour this past October, pedaling 250 miles through the desert from Jerusalem to Eilat was a transformative Israel experience.
October 15, 2015
Honored Community Builder
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Meet Nancy Grosfeld, past President of Federation, current Chair of the Centennial Fund to secure Jewish Detroit’s future; recipient of Federation’s foremost honor, the 2015 Fred M. Butzel Award in recognition of her exceptional contribution to the health, education and well-being of the community through volunteer leadership and philanthropy.
September 30, 2015
“Let’s Send More Kids to Israel”
Jewish Federation of Metro Detroit
With the goal to send more teens to Israel, Federation, congregations and Tamarack Camps are now working in partnership to launch Teen Mission 2016.
July 1, 2015
Havdalah in Havana
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Forget the cigars. For 12 Detroiters, Cuba’s vibrant Jewish community will forever be what they remember about their trip.