September 1, 2014
From Here to Maternity
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Modeled after Taglit-Birthright Israel, the concept was born of a bold vision: to bring Israel home and inspire Jewish continuity in every day family life.
Topic
Israel & the World
September 1, 2014
Honored Community Leaders
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Meet Dr. Richard and Sally Krugel, celebrating 50 years of marriage. Lifelong activists, partners in extraordinary community service. Frequent fliers to Israel. Gracious hosts to new Detroiters. Joyous grandparents of six.
July 1, 2014
Welcoming Eviatar and Liraz to Jewish Detroit
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
It must be besherit (meant to be). The close circles of friends that have brought Eviatar Baksis and Liraz Cohen back to Michigan are far too numerous to be coincidence.
May 1, 2014
Lacrosse: A Win-Win Sport for Israel
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
It’s a whole new game. With the goal to engage young Jews from all over the world, the Israel Lacrosse Association (ILA), organized just three years ago, has proven to be a startup with remarkable speed.
May 1, 2014
Partnership 2Gether
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Talk about Israel in Jewish Detroit an the conversation easily turns to personal experiences and unforgettable moments.
May 1, 2014
Yom HaZikaron
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Only a breath separates Israel’s somber Remembrance Day for fallen soldiers and the joyous celebration of Independence Day.
April 1, 2014
The Power of Detroit Community Birthright
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
On a Detroit Community Birthright trip, Jordan Barpal finds his place in Israel.
March 1, 2014
NEXTGen World Traveler
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Meet Kelli Saperstein, age 34. Wealth advisor. Community builder. U. of M. alumna; Board Member – Federation’s NEXTGen, Women’s Philanthropy and Jewish Family Service; JDC Mission Leader; Fast runner, going the distance.
February 1, 2014
Federation’s Sweethearts: Meant for Each Other
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Better than JDate? Maybe. For every summer at Tamarack, Detroit mission to Israel, Shabbat dinner at Hillel, NEXTGen Epic event, “graduating” class of interns at a Jewish agency. . . there’s a budding romance.
January 1, 2014
From the Archives
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Perusing photos. . .thousands of phots in the Jewish Community Archives. Here are a few just for fun.