Father Daughter Team

Meet the Rubenfires, Detroit Activists and Founders of Project Healthy Community

Conrad and Lynda Giles

Power Couple, Named JCRC Activist Awardees

The very definition of activists, in their 38 years of marriage, the Giles have been true partners – champions of health, education and charitable causes – serving as leaders and community-builders with the Jewish Federation, a focal point of much of their work on both the local and national levels.

Rachel Klegon

Rachel Klegon: On Green Living Science

Some call it the Ghetto Louvre of Detroit. Reclaimed from an illegal dumping ground behind the former Lincoln plant on the edge of Midtown, the Lincoln Street Art and Sculpture Park is a must-see today. Make a vow to visit.

The Jewish Fund Teen Board

The Jewish Fund Teen Board

Imagine creating a whole new take on giving back to the community. Suppose someone gave you $50,000 and said, “Take this money and use it to make our community a better place.” What would YOU do?

Marcy Feldman

Activist of the Year (and Forever)

Honored for her can-do, must-do spirit, Marcy Feldman is named the recipient of JCRC’s 2015 Activist Award.

Echo Teens

Earth-Bound and Eco-Friendly

Students at Temple Emanu-El are now learning to reap the benefits of recycling.

Masha Shumatskaya fled Donetsk, Ukraine, in June 2014. (photo credit: JTA/Uriel Heilman)

Jewish Activism is Alive in Ukraine

When the daily shelling began to be too much to bear, Masha packed up her belongings and left her hometown.

Imerman Cakes

Imerman Cake Company

This is a story about hope, courage, inspiration, patience and cake batter. A lot of cake batter.

JFS

JFS and JVS Honored

JFS and JVS were listed among the four finalists in Crain’s Detroit “Best Managed Non-Profit Competition” for 2014.